East County Magazine
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EL CAJON AND RANCHO SAN DIEGO AMBASSADORS CROWNED
March 25, 2011 (El Cajon)–At the Cuyamaca College Performing Arts Center this week, the 2011 Ambassadors for El Cajon and Rancho San Diego were chosen. Miss El Cajon for 2011 is Savana Kalfayan, 18, a Valhalla High School student. Miss Teen El Cajon is Katie Hudgins, 16, a student at Grossmont High School. Natalie Potesan, 20, a Grossmont
CHEFS FIRE UP THE IRON HORSE AT CAMPO RAILWAY MUSEUM FOR 50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: FOOD & WINETASTING APRIL 2
March 25, 2011 (Campo) – The Chefs de Cuisine Association of San Diego and The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum are both celebrating their fifty-year anniversaries in 2011. In recognition of their decades of service to their communities, a gala gourmet food and wine tasting event will be hosted at the historic Museum in Campo on Saturday, April 2 from 12-5
HUZZAH! ESCONDIDO RENAISSANCE FAIRE APRIL 2-3 AND APRIL 9-10
March 24, 2011 (Escondido) – Enter the Faire to at Felicita Park, Escondido, where ye will mingle with inhabitants of the "Village of Falconbridge.” There, the Age of Chivalry will be recreated amid an idyllic forested setting. Travel back to a distant place in time to share memories and glories of the reign of Her Majesty, Elizabeth I. Visitors
CLIMBING THE WALLS: SHERIFF’S SEARCH & RESCUE VOLUNTEERS LEARN RAPPELING SKILLS
March 25, 2011 (San Diego) – Many San Diegans are unaware that the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit is an all-volunteer unit. To learn skills needed for rescuing people who may become trapped in rugged terrain, 25 volunteers are undergoing training this weekend by rappelling down the side of a 70-foot-high tower at Stu Segall Productions in Kearny
CHEERS! BLUE DOOR WINERY, JULIAN’S NEWEST VINTNER, HOSTS GRAND OPENING PARTY SATURDAY, MARCH 26
Winemaker moves operations from San Marcos, opens tasting room in East County By Miriam Raftery March 24, 2011 (Julian) – Marc Hashagen isn’t your typical winemaker. A firm believer in giving things a go even when the odds seem long, he began making wines with a friend back in 2006 because “we love wine,” he recalled. Born in
MORNING GLORY JAZZ BRUNCH AND FROG RACE APRIL 16 TO BENEFIT ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER
20% of funds for developmentally disabled adults will be cut under the Governor’s budget March 24, 2011 – Cash prizes totaling $10,000 will be given away to three winners in the 6th annual St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Frog Race, which will be held April 16 during the Morning Glory Jazz Brunch at St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center. Early
ANNIVERSARY EVENT MARCH 24 AT O’DUNN FINE ART
March 24, 2011 (La Mesa) — To celebrate two years in business, proprietor Shannon O’Dunn has announced her gallery will host an all-day event featuring special savings on Thursday, March 24, 2011. All are welcome. Three California fine artists have recently joined with O’Dunn Fine Art for representation, furthering the gallery’s role and reputation as an attractive venue and
STEP BACK IN TIME AT LA MESA ANTIQUE STREET FAIRE MARCH 27
March 24, 2011 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Village Merchants Association invites you to step back in time this Sunday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the La Mesa Antique Street Faire. Once a year, La Mesa Boulevard is closed and antique dealers from far and wide set out their wares. Reminiscent of an old fashioned
LA MESA WOMAN CROWNED MISS SAN DIEGO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN
SAN DIEGO, CA – On Saturday, March 19, the Miss San Diego Pageant and Scholarship Association held the 2011 Miss San Diego Pageant at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Thirty-five talented women ages 13-24 participated in a program that has been a San Diego tradition since the late 1920’s. Over $4,000.00 in scholarships were awarded. Danamarie McNicoll
“WIZARD OF WATERCOLOR” CHUCK MCPHERSON SOLO ART SHOW OPENS MARCH 25 AT MAIN STREET 5 GALLERY
By Abigail Migala March 23, 2011 (El Cajon) — Main Street 5 Gallery (www.mainstreet5gallery.com) is presenting a solo show by award-winning watercolorist Chuck McPherson. The opening reception will take place on Friday, March 25 from 5 to 9 p.m., when you can come meet the artist, see some of his artwork and enjoy refreshments in a fun, lively
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EL CAJON AND RANCHO SAN DIEGO AMBASSADORS CROWNED
March 25, 2011 (El Cajon)–At the Cuyamaca College Performing Arts Center this week, the 2011 Ambassadors for El Cajon and Rancho San Diego were chosen. Miss El Cajon
CHEFS FIRE UP THE IRON HORSE AT CAMPO RAILWAY MUSEUM FOR 50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: FOOD & WINETASTING APRIL 2
March 25, 2011 (Campo) – The Chefs de Cuisine Association of San Diego and The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum are both celebrating their fifty-year anniversaries in 2011. In recognition of
HUZZAH! ESCONDIDO RENAISSANCE FAIRE APRIL 2-3 AND APRIL 9-10
March 24, 2011 (Escondido) – Enter the Faire to at Felicita Park, Escondido, where ye will mingle with inhabitants of the "Village of Falconbridge.” There, the Age of Chivalry
CLIMBING THE WALLS: SHERIFF’S SEARCH & RESCUE VOLUNTEERS LEARN RAPPELING SKILLS
March 25, 2011 (San Diego) – Many San Diegans are unaware that the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit is an all-volunteer unit. To learn skills needed for rescuing
CHEERS! BLUE DOOR WINERY, JULIAN’S NEWEST VINTNER, HOSTS GRAND OPENING PARTY SATURDAY, MARCH 26
Winemaker moves operations from San Marcos, opens tasting room in East County By Miriam Raftery March 24, 2011 (Julian) – Marc Hashagen isn’t your typical winemaker. A firm believer
MORNING GLORY JAZZ BRUNCH AND FROG RACE APRIL 16 TO BENEFIT ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER
20% of funds for developmentally disabled adults will be cut under the Governor’s budget March 24, 2011 – Cash prizes totaling $10,000 will be given away to three
ANNIVERSARY EVENT MARCH 24 AT O’DUNN FINE ART
March 24, 2011 (La Mesa) — To celebrate two years in business, proprietor Shannon O’Dunn has announced her gallery will host an all-day event featuring special savings on Thursday,
STEP BACK IN TIME AT LA MESA ANTIQUE STREET FAIRE MARCH 27
March 24, 2011 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Village Merchants Association invites you to step back in time this Sunday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
LA MESA WOMAN CROWNED MISS SAN DIEGO’S OUTSTANDING TEEN
SAN DIEGO, CA – On Saturday, March 19, the Miss San Diego Pageant and Scholarship Association held the 2011 Miss San Diego Pageant at the Poway Center for the Performing
“WIZARD OF WATERCOLOR” CHUCK MCPHERSON SOLO ART SHOW OPENS MARCH 25 AT MAIN STREET 5 GALLERY
By Abigail Migala March 23, 2011 (El Cajon) — Main Street 5 Gallery (www.mainstreet5gallery.com) is presenting a solo show by award-winning watercolorist Chuck McPherson. The opening reception will
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