East County Magazine
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BARONA HOSTS 40TH ANNUAL POW-WOW SEPT. 3-5
September 3, 2010 (Lakeside) – The public is invited to attend the 40th annual Barona PowWow. The event, which has free admission, will be held September 3-5 at the Barona Baseball Field. More than $60,000 in prize money will be awarded in Native American dance competitions. The powwow, which attracts competitors from all over North America, also features vendors
THE WILL POWER REPORT: WHAT ARE SCHOOLS FOR?
Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power September 4, 2010 (San Diego) — The goal of public education in the United States used to be a "liberal" education. That meant skill in reading and writing and arithmetic, a smattering of history and poetry, a small acquaintance with classical literature, and a free, independent, and enquiring mind. Now that ‘liberal" means
INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS SEPT. 2 IN LA MESA; ADDITIONAL MEETINGS SET AROUND COUNTY
August 31, 2010 (San Diego County) — Business and property owners interested in participating in a grant-funded program to install commercial charging units in the San Diego Region may attend one of several informational meetings. Come to one of these short meetings to learn how your business can get involved in the largest electric vehicle project in U.S. history!
RIDING THE RAILS: REDISCOVERING SAN DIEGO’S HISTORIC PAST
All aboard! Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo By Dennis Richardson August 29, 2010 (Campo) — A cool breeze whistled in our ears as the Golden State Diesel- Electric train rumbled across the Campo Creek trestle, straight toward a tunnel blasted through a mountain. Three large owls soared through the darkened tunnel as we journeyed back in time.
CHALLENGE CENTER’S 13TH ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHT PRESENTS NORM MACDONALD
August 30, 2010 (La Mesa)–Norm MacDonald, star of movies and Saturday Night Live (SNL), will take the stage at Challenge Center’s 13th Annual Comedy Night on September 11 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The event benefits the scholarship fund established by Challenge Center, a nonprofit gym in La Mesa that has achieved dramatic results helping patients with strokes, brain
ART SHOW FEATURES LOCAL LANDMARKS
August 30, 2010 (El Cajon — Hyde Art Gallery, located on Grossmont College’s campus in El Cajon, is presenting through September 16 an exhibit of 31 paintings from three different artists: Wade Cline and William Glen Crooks, both of San Diego and Suong Yangchareon of Los Angeles. The paintings feature local landmarks and sights, including famous traffic intersections
ATTENTION, SUNDAY DRIVERS! DRIVE HISTORIC HWY 94
Story and photos by Miriam Raftery August 29, 2010 (Jamul) – “This is the most unusual ribbon-cutting I’ve ever done,” Supervisor Dianne Jacob declared, moments before driving a vintage 1907 REO car through a red ribbon at yesterday’s ceremony honoring the state’s declaration of Old Highway 94 as a historic highway. The event was held at Simpson’s “Garden Town” Nursery
ALL THAT GLITTERS: JULIAN ARTS GUILD FALL ART SHOW & SALE SEPT. 3-6
August 28, 2010 (Julian) – Julian, the historic mining town in San Diego’s East County mountains, has a wealth of talented local artists. From Friday, September 3 through Monday, September 4, you can enjoy works by many artists in one location: the upstairs of Julian’s Town Hall on Main Street. Meet the artists at a reception Friday evening from 6
HIDDEN GARDENS OF MT. HELIX: ALL ABOARD! MODEL RAILROAD PROVIDES FOCAL POINT AT COLLECTOR’S HOME
Part 3 in a 5-part series on gardens featured in the 2010 Grossmont-Mt. Helix Association garden tour. August 27, 2010 (Mt. Helix) — Dick and Cynthia Jackson have made the most of seemingly every inch in the front and back yards of their modest-sized home on Bonnie Vista. A courtyard of bricks set in sand welcomes guests to this charming garden, where
KICK OFF YOUR SHOES! GRAPE STOMP AT ORFILA AUG. 28
August 26, 2010 (San Pasqual) — Orfila Vineyards in San Pasqual invites you to celebrate the fruits of their labors at its annual Grape Stomp from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, August 28. Tickets ($85 each) include dinner, wine-tasting reception with hors ‘de oeuvres, live music, tractor rides, and of course, stomping of the grapes. Reserve early, as this event sells
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BARONA HOSTS 40TH ANNUAL POW-WOW SEPT. 3-5
September 3, 2010 (Lakeside) – The public is invited to attend the 40th annual Barona PowWow. The event, which has free admission, will be held September 3-5 at the
THE WILL POWER REPORT: WHAT ARE SCHOOLS FOR?
Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power September 4, 2010 (San Diego) — The goal of public education in the United States used to be a "liberal" education. That meant
INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS SEPT. 2 IN LA MESA; ADDITIONAL MEETINGS SET AROUND COUNTY
August 31, 2010 (San Diego County) — Business and property owners interested in participating in a grant-funded program to install commercial charging units in the San Diego Region may
RIDING THE RAILS: REDISCOVERING SAN DIEGO’S HISTORIC PAST
All aboard! Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo By Dennis Richardson August 29, 2010 (Campo) — A cool breeze whistled in our ears as the Golden State Diesel- Electric
CHALLENGE CENTER’S 13TH ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHT PRESENTS NORM MACDONALD
August 30, 2010 (La Mesa)–Norm MacDonald, star of movies and Saturday Night Live (SNL), will take the stage at Challenge Center’s 13th Annual Comedy Night on September 11 at
ART SHOW FEATURES LOCAL LANDMARKS
August 30, 2010 (El Cajon — Hyde Art Gallery, located on Grossmont College’s campus in El Cajon, is presenting through September 16 an exhibit of 31 paintings from
ATTENTION, SUNDAY DRIVERS! DRIVE HISTORIC HWY 94
Story and photos by Miriam Raftery August 29, 2010 (Jamul) – “This is the most unusual ribbon-cutting I’ve ever done,” Supervisor Dianne Jacob declared, moments before driving a vintage 1907
ALL THAT GLITTERS: JULIAN ARTS GUILD FALL ART SHOW & SALE SEPT. 3-6
August 28, 2010 (Julian) – Julian, the historic mining town in San Diego’s East County mountains, has a wealth of talented local artists. From Friday, September 3 through Monday, September
HIDDEN GARDENS OF MT. HELIX: ALL ABOARD! MODEL RAILROAD PROVIDES FOCAL POINT AT COLLECTOR’S HOME
Part 3 in a 5-part series on gardens featured in the 2010 Grossmont-Mt. Helix Association garden tour. August 27, 2010 (Mt. Helix) — Dick and Cynthia Jackson have made the most of
KICK OFF YOUR SHOES! GRAPE STOMP AT ORFILA AUG. 28
August 26, 2010 (San Pasqual) — Orfila Vineyards in San Pasqual invites you to celebrate the fruits of their labors at its annual Grape Stomp from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday,
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