East County Magazine
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A COMMUNITY DEDICATION FOR ALPINE’S VETERANS WALL OF HONOR MAY 30
April 26, 2011 (Alpine) –“Mission Honored: A Dream Achieved” is the theme on May 30, 2011, when the Veterans Wall of Honor Committee hosts a community celebration to dedicate a wall of honor for local veterans. The mobilization, fund-raising and awareness campaign began in earnest 18 months ago at the joint initiative of the Alpine Community Center and the
IT’S HOW WE LIVE! FESTIVAL MAKES HEALTH FUN
County’s Family Day in the Park Set for Spring Valley Park on April 30; Family Fun Walk added to list of activities April 25, 2011 (Spring Valley) — Families are invited to stretch their legs in a day of fitness and fun at the sixth-annual It’s How We Live! Family Day in the Park health festival from 9:30 a.m. to
OPEN MIKE NIGHT AT THE SPACE BAR INTERNET CAFÉ APRIL 28 IN LA MESA
April 28, 2011 (La Mesa) – You’re invited to express yourself in public through the spoken word, poetry, song or dance at the Space Bar Internet Café at 7454 University Avenue in La Mesa tonight from 7:30-10:00 p.m. The event, hosted by Jim Moreno, will feature author, poet and musician Lalo Velasco, recipient of a California Arts Council Grant.
LOVE IN BLOOM: LAVENDER FIELDS OPEN TO PUBLIC APRIL 29
April 24, 2011 (Valley Center) – Visiting season begins April 29 at at Keys Creek Lavender Farm in Valley Center. Fragrant and beautiful, more than two dozen types of certified organic lavender bloom on the farm, which also features a gift shop, walking tours, classes, distillation demonstrations, speakers and tips for cooking with lavender herbs. The farm is open to visitors on Fridays,
QUILTS FOR JAPAN FROM LEMON GROVE SOROPTIMISTS
April 23, 2011 (Lemon Grove)—Soroptimist International of Lemon Grove recently created and shipped four handmade quilts to their sister club, Soroptimist International of Yamaguchi, which will auction the quilts on May 8 at a special bazaar. Proceeds will benefit displaced victims of the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear radiation disaster in Japan which have left over a half
WILL POWER REPORT: STOLEN SOCIAL SECURITY
Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power April 21, 2011 (San Diego)–The Republican House majority, which has been spending trillions on worthless wars, has suddenly decided that the government is spending too much. But instead of declaring victory and bring the U.S. Army home to watch the Mexican border, the Republicans have decided to cut Medicare and Social
NO INVITATION TO THE ROYAL WEDDING? NO PROBLEM!
VIEJAS ROLLS OUT RED CARPET FOR GUESTS AT A ROYAL TEA Wedding cake, visits from royal family look-alikes and replay of historic wedding on TV April 22, 2011 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino vows to treat everyone like royalty as the world celebrates the historic wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29. The public is invited to a Royal Tea (and coffee) from 3-5 p.m.
HOP TO IT: EASTER ACTIVITIES IN EAST COUNTY
By Jeremy Los April 21, 2011 (San Diego’s East County)–Spring is in the air, the grass is green, the birds are chirping and Easter Sunday is right around the corner. This weekend provides ample opportunities to bask in the wonderful spring weather while enjoying a multitude of holiday activities for the whole family including Easter egg hunts, Easter
JAMMIN’ IN THE PARK: SPRING HARP FEST APRIL 23 HELPS BRING BLUES MUSIC TO OUR SCHOOLS
April 22, 2011 (La Mesa) — Oh Yeah! Once again, blues musicians will be jamming at the 12th annual Spring Harp Fest. Bring sunscreen, lawn chairs and friends to Harry Griffen Park (near the Amaya Street Trolley Station and Grossmont High School) in La Mesa for this fun, FREE concert on Saturday, April 23 from 12 noon to 7 p.m.
FRONTIER COMES ALIVE AT MANZINITA HIGH MOUNTAIN RENDEZVOUS APRIL 28-MAY 8
April 22, 2011 (Santa Ysabel) –Visit a pre-1840 North American fun trade encampment and see history come alive at the Manzinita High Mountain Rendezvous. The event also showcases frontier skills such as fire starting, tomahawk, and shooting with rifle, pistol, shotgun, smoothbore and primitive bow. These events and more will take place at the Santa Ysabel Ranch, where tipis and
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A COMMUNITY DEDICATION FOR ALPINE’S VETERANS WALL OF HONOR MAY 30
April 26, 2011 (Alpine) –“Mission Honored: A Dream Achieved” is the theme on May 30, 2011, when the Veterans Wall of Honor Committee hosts a community celebration to dedicate
IT’S HOW WE LIVE! FESTIVAL MAKES HEALTH FUN
County’s Family Day in the Park Set for Spring Valley Park on April 30; Family Fun Walk added to list of activities April 25, 2011 (Spring Valley) — Families are
OPEN MIKE NIGHT AT THE SPACE BAR INTERNET CAFÉ APRIL 28 IN LA MESA
April 28, 2011 (La Mesa) – You’re invited to express yourself in public through the spoken word, poetry, song or dance at the Space Bar Internet Café at 7454
LOVE IN BLOOM: LAVENDER FIELDS OPEN TO PUBLIC APRIL 29
April 24, 2011 (Valley Center) – Visiting season begins April 29 at at Keys Creek Lavender Farm in Valley Center. Fragrant and beautiful, more than two dozen types of certified organic
QUILTS FOR JAPAN FROM LEMON GROVE SOROPTIMISTS
April 23, 2011 (Lemon Grove)—Soroptimist International of Lemon Grove recently created and shipped four handmade quilts to their sister club, Soroptimist International of Yamaguchi, which will auction the
WILL POWER REPORT: STOLEN SOCIAL SECURITY
Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power April 21, 2011 (San Diego)–The Republican House majority, which has been spending trillions on worthless wars, has suddenly decided that the
NO INVITATION TO THE ROYAL WEDDING? NO PROBLEM!
VIEJAS ROLLS OUT RED CARPET FOR GUESTS AT A ROYAL TEA Wedding cake, visits from royal family look-alikes and replay of historic wedding on TV April 22, 2011 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino vows to treat everyone like
HOP TO IT: EASTER ACTIVITIES IN EAST COUNTY
By Jeremy Los April 21, 2011 (San Diego’s East County)–Spring is in the air, the grass is green, the birds are chirping and Easter Sunday is right around
JAMMIN’ IN THE PARK: SPRING HARP FEST APRIL 23 HELPS BRING BLUES MUSIC TO OUR SCHOOLS
April 22, 2011 (La Mesa) — Oh Yeah! Once again, blues musicians will be jamming at the 12th annual Spring Harp Fest. Bring sunscreen, lawn chairs and friends
FRONTIER COMES ALIVE AT MANZINITA HIGH MOUNTAIN RENDEZVOUS APRIL 28-MAY 8
April 22, 2011 (Santa Ysabel) –Visit a pre-1840 North American fun trade encampment and see history come alive at the Manzinita High Mountain Rendezvous. The event also showcases frontier skills
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