HIGHWAYS OPEN, FIRES 100% CONTAINED IN CAMPO AND RANCHO BERNARDO; FIREFIGHTERS STILL BATTLE JULIET BLAZE
Printer-friendly versionOctober 14, 2008, 11:00 p.m. — All major highways in San Diego County are open tonight. The Juliet Fire, which burned 3,980 acres in the Oceanside area after spreading from Camp Pendleton, is now 60% contained and evacuation orders in Fallbrook have been lifted. The Shockey Fire in Campo is 100% contained after burning 200 acres. A small fire in Rancho Bernardo has also been extinguished. A red flag alert for high fire danger remains in effect through 10 p.m. Wednesday night. Printer-friendly version
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION Oct. 19 for 6th EL CAJON INVITATIONAL ART EXHIBIT
Printer-friendly version By Jolene Crowley Sisters III by Sammy Pasto (El Cajon) – The public is invited to a free artists’ reception hosted by the St. Clair Gallery in East County Business Center on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 3-6 p.m. Nearly 200 pieces of art in all fine art categories will be displayed, including photography by 22 San Diego artists, about 70 percent of whom are East County residents. St. Clair’s Gallery was the brain child of gallery Director Howard Bagley, himself an artist and photographer, and past-president of the Carlsbad/Oceanside Art League. “Our objective,” he says, “is to enhance the presence of fine art in the community, provide a venue for seasoned and emerging artists, offer art as a catalyst for bringing the people of the community together, and allowing sales opportunities for artists.” Another Beginning by Terry Hecker So far, it’s been quite a success. Since January, the East County Business Center has exhibited six shows. Those who lease space in the building are treated to a new display of work every six weeks by a gaggle of artists who are invited to display up to six pieces representative of their current body of work. In addition to the tenants occupying the center, another 300-400 clients and guests pass through the building each month providing further exposure for the work. Half-way through each exhibit, an artists’ reception is held such as the one this Sunday afternoon. Plus, private receptions for service clubs, networking groups and charitable organizations are scheduled in the gallery. A measurement of the success is the 32 two pieces, totaling nearly $12,000, that have been sold to date. Lake Mary Morning by Dan McGeorge Artists’ work in the main hallway for the current show that runs through Nov. 7 include Gale Vavra, Ron Lingren, Judi Sim, Jackie Hanson, Terry Hecker, Jeffrey Brosbe, Jack Jordan, Sandra Hayen, Dot Renshaw, Yumi, Gloria Chadwick, Diane Burch, Linda Renner, Paul Bentley, Brandie Moon, Liz Abeyta, Nell Bartlett, Cindy Hedgecock, Sammy Pasto, Charlavan Hart, Dan McGeorge and George Kaerth. A new show with as many as 50 artists will be exhibited Nov. 11-Jan. 9 with a reception on Dec. 9. The St. Clair Gallery in the East County Business Center is located at 270 East Douglas Ave., El Cajon. It is open from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and until 4:30 p.m. on Friday. For more information, contact Howard Bagley, 619-448-2816, or go to www.eastcountybizcenter.com or www.stclairgallery.com. Jolene Crowley is a life-long East County resident who spent a decade at The Tribune (which later merged with the San Diego Union), another decade in several local public relations firms, and now operates Crowley Communications, a boutique communications consulting firm specializing in media relations. She is currently studying graphic design at Cuyamaca College and plans to add design services to her client roster in the near future. Printer-friendly version