East County Magazine
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HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS: LAKESIDE’S SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS ON MAINE DEC. 4
December 3, 2010 (Lakeside) –Santa Claus is coming to town, arriving in Lakeside for the 12th annual Spirit of Christmas on Maine Avenue this Saturday, December 4th, Festivities will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., with a community tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The Lakeside Chamber of Commerce invites you and your family to visit with Santa and enjoy
RUSSIAN-THEMED SETS SHOWCASE NUTCRACKER IN POWAY
Alpine artist’s work celebrates Tchaikovsky’s homeland and her own Russian heritage December 3, 2010 (Poway)—Enchanting Russian scenes created by Alpine Artist Catherine Hand, MA, MFA frame Southern California Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker on December 4, at 1:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway. Inspired by her mother’s legacy and her own travel
SANTA TO LEAD BICYCLE TOY DRIVE TO KROC CENTER
December 2, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Santa Claus will soon be getting some exercise. Instead of riding in a sleigh drawn by reindeer, Santa will utilize pedal power as he leads over150 bicyclists in the San Diego Bicycle Club’s 23rd annual “Light up a Life” holiday toy drive on December 11th. The group will deliver canned
WHAT’S HOT? LEMON GROVE HOLIDAY BONFIRE DEC. 3
December 2, 2010 (Lemon Grove) — The City of Lemon Grove hosts its annual community holiday bonfire on December 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Civic Center Park, corner of Olive and Church Streets. Rain or shine, this free family-orientated event features live music, horse-drawn wagon rides, free refreshments, game booths, crafts, face painting, and more. In addition, the Lemon
HO, HO, SNOW! ALPINE SNOW FESTIVAL & PARADE OF LIGHTS DEC. 3
December 2, 2010 (Alpine) – Alpine Boulevard transforms into a winter wonderland on December 3, when the town hosts its annual Alpine Village Christmas celebration. Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m., riding in the 15th annual Parade of Lights. Afterwards, Santa and his helpers will light a holiday tree at the Alpine Community Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd., and join in
KIDS GO “NUTS” WITH GIFT FOR LOCAL HEROES
December 2, 2010 (Spring Valley)—Firefighters and Sheriff Deputies received a special gift on November 16. Elizabeth Swoyer, a Brownie with Troop 6107, and her brother Nathan, a Webelo Scout, stopped by San Miguel Fire Station 15 in Spring Valley to present firefighters and Sheriff’s officials with the fruits–or rather, nuts–of their their labor. Elizabeth sold an assortment of
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EAST COUNTY UNVEILS NEW YOUTH FACILITIES
December 2, 2010 (El Cajon) — A crowd of nearly 150 children, parents, community members and government leaders gathered Wednesday November 17 to celebrate completion of the new “Little Rascals Rooms” youth facility constructed at the Boys & Girls Clubs of East County (BGCEC) Clubhouse in El Cajon. The new $200,000 youth center for children aged six to seven
EL CAJON SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP DEC. 11
December 1, 2010 (El Cajon)–You’re invited to join downtown El Cajon businesses in a special neighborhood clean up day scheduled for Saturday, December 11th from 9:00 to11:00 am at Prescott Promenade in downtown El Cajon. Businesses, property owners, volunteers and residents of all ages will come together to enhance public spaces in downtown El Cajon by removing trash
COUNTY SEEKS ADOPTIVE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN
December 1, 2010 (San Diego)–On any given day, 50 to 75 foster children are waiting for permanent adoptive homes in San Diego County. A court ceremony in November celebrated the successful adoption of many foster children locally. Those are the lucky ones. Many more children remain in need of a permanent home this holiday season. San Diego Health
FBI OFFERS TIPS TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
December 1, 2010 (San Diego)–As the holidays approach, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reminds the public to use caution when making online purchases. Cyber criminals continue to create ways to steal your money and personal information. If a deal looks too good to be true, it likely is. Special Agent Darrell Foxworth with the San Diego FBI offers these tips to protect
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HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS: LAKESIDE’S SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS ON MAINE DEC. 4
December 3, 2010 (Lakeside) –Santa Claus is coming to town, arriving in Lakeside for the 12th annual Spirit of Christmas on Maine Avenue this Saturday, December 4th, Festivities will be
RUSSIAN-THEMED SETS SHOWCASE NUTCRACKER IN POWAY
Alpine artist’s work celebrates Tchaikovsky’s homeland and her own Russian heritage December 3, 2010 (Poway)—Enchanting Russian scenes created by Alpine Artist Catherine Hand, MA, MFA frame Southern California Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker
SANTA TO LEAD BICYCLE TOY DRIVE TO KROC CENTER
December 2, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Santa Claus will soon be getting some exercise. Instead of riding in a sleigh drawn by reindeer, Santa will utilize pedal
WHAT’S HOT? LEMON GROVE HOLIDAY BONFIRE DEC. 3
December 2, 2010 (Lemon Grove) — The City of Lemon Grove hosts its annual community holiday bonfire on December 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Civic Center Park, corner of Olive
HO, HO, SNOW! ALPINE SNOW FESTIVAL & PARADE OF LIGHTS DEC. 3
December 2, 2010 (Alpine) – Alpine Boulevard transforms into a winter wonderland on December 3, when the town hosts its annual Alpine Village Christmas celebration. Santa arrives at 6:30
KIDS GO “NUTS” WITH GIFT FOR LOCAL HEROES
December 2, 2010 (Spring Valley)—Firefighters and Sheriff Deputies received a special gift on November 16. Elizabeth Swoyer, a Brownie with Troop 6107, and her brother Nathan, a Webelo Scout,
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EAST COUNTY UNVEILS NEW YOUTH FACILITIES
December 2, 2010 (El Cajon) — A crowd of nearly 150 children, parents, community members and government leaders gathered Wednesday November 17 to celebrate completion of the new “Little
EL CAJON SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP DEC. 11
December 1, 2010 (El Cajon)–You’re invited to join downtown El Cajon businesses in a special neighborhood clean up day scheduled for Saturday, December 11th from 9:00 to11:00 am at
COUNTY SEEKS ADOPTIVE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN
December 1, 2010 (San Diego)–On any given day, 50 to 75 foster children are waiting for permanent adoptive homes in San Diego County. A court ceremony in November celebrated
FBI OFFERS TIPS TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
December 1, 2010 (San Diego)–As the holidays approach, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reminds the public to use caution when making online purchases. Cyber criminals continue to create ways to steal
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