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DREAM RIDER: BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS NOW HAVE UNIQUE REHAB OPTION

  One-of-a-kind equine-assisted rehab sessions provided by women for women By Shirley Clukey   July 25, 2010 (Alpine) — “This is too beautiful, too simple, too good not to share with others,” said Catherine Hand, founder and director of Dream Rider, at a recent training of volunteers. Dream Rider is an equine-assisted rehabilitation program for breast cancer survivors.   Don’t

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WEDDING RESOURCES GUIDE

 East County Magazine’s Guide to vendors for your perfect wedding   Note: See our full "Weddings in East County" section with lots more info on getting hitched in East County at this link:  http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/taxonomy/term/3941 May 2010 (San Diego's East County) — Is the simple task of choosing wedding cutlery with your betrothed establishing a basis for irreconcilable differences? Planning a wedding can be a nerve-racking

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BEST OF MIDDLE EAST COUNTY: GARDEN FRESH GRILL & SMOOTHIE

    GARDEN FRESH GRILL & SMOOTHIE 6165 El Cajon Blvd., Suite F, San Diego 92115 (corner of College Ave. and El Cajon Blvd.) (619)287-2373 www.gardenfreshsd.com     Review by the East County Eater     July 23, 2010 (San Diego) – If you’re looking to savor a Middle East feast without leaving San Diego County, stop by Garden Fresh Grill & Smoothie. As

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IMMIGRATION ISSUE POLARIZES PUBLIC IN CALIFORNIA

  Hunter introduces bill to block federal lawsuit against Arizona; local activists head to Arizona for mass protest Obama administration audits thousands of companies to force them to drop undocumented immigrant workers   By Miriam Raftery   July 23, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) –Local opponents and supporters of Arizona’s new immigration law are taking actions ranging from protests to

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MUSIC, MAGIC, & MORE AT SUMMER MUSIC & CULTURE FESTIVAL AUGUST 8

    July 20, 2010 (Rancho San Diego) – Where can you see a snake charmer and fire dancers, sample foods from around the world, savor music and dancing by top performers, enjoy beer and wine gardens, find face-painting for kids and a mesmerizing magic show—all free? Rancho San Diego-Jamul Chamber of Commerce invites you to the first-ever Summer Music

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THE HIDDEN GARDENS OF MT. HELIX

  Part 1: English Tudor’s country gardens are fit for royalty   By Miriam Raftery July 19, 2010 (Mt. Helix) – Ever wonder what lies behind those gated estates on Mt. Helix? Each spring, Grossmont-Mt. Helix Improvement Association (GMIA) hosts an art and garden tour open to members only, showcasing amazingly elaborate landscapes (as well as works by local artists).   Some

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SPECIAL MISSION: BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

    By Miriam Raftery July 19, 2010 (San Diego) – A procession of around 100 visitors accompanied by their pets lined up yesterday morning outside the San Diego Mission de Alcala. The faithful and the curious turned out for the Blessing of Animals, a tradition started by St. Francis of Assisi in the 1200s.   The custom was practiced in San

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COMEDY CLUB ACT OPENS TO FULL HOUSE IN LA MESA

  Fun Continues Tonight at Gio’s with more headliner comics   By Miriam Raftery   July 18, 2010 (La Mesa) – Brew-Ha-Ha’s first weekly comedy show upstairs at Gio Bistro and Wine Bar in La Mesa opened to a sold-out crowd last Sunday night. The act proved a rollicking success—artfully blending universally funny jokes with some East County-oriented punch lines.   Brew Ha Ha is

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SHOWTIME! OUTDOOR MOVIES DEBUT AT COUNTY PARKS

  July 17, 2010 (San Diego) – Looking for some summertime family fun? San Diego County has announced “Movies in the Park” at parks and pools countywide. Grab your beach chairs, beat the heat, and head out to a park near you—including numerous locations in East County. In San Diego’s eastern regions, locations include Lemon Grove’s Recreation Center, Lindo Park

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WEDDING RESOURCES GUIDE

 East County Magazine’s Guide to vendors for your perfect wedding   Note: See our full "Weddings in East County" section with lots more info on getting hitched in East County at

IMMIGRATION ISSUE POLARIZES PUBLIC IN CALIFORNIA

  Hunter introduces bill to block federal lawsuit against Arizona; local activists head to Arizona for mass protest Obama administration audits thousands of companies to force them to drop undocumented

THE HIDDEN GARDENS OF MT. HELIX

  Part 1: English Tudor’s country gardens are fit for royalty   By Miriam Raftery July 19, 2010 (Mt. Helix) – Ever wonder what lies behind those gated estates on Mt.

SPECIAL MISSION: BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

    By Miriam Raftery July 19, 2010 (San Diego) – A procession of around 100 visitors accompanied by their pets lined up yesterday morning outside the San Diego Mission de

Thanks to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support.

Our Guide to Live Entertainment venues