JULIAN ART GUILD OPEN STUDIOS & GALLERIES TOUR NOV. 21-22
Printer-friendly version November 15, 2009 (Julian) – On November 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., artists and artisans from the Julian Arts Guild invites the public to in an open studios and galleries tour. What better way to do some early holiday shopping and enjoy the beautiful backroads and byways near the historic gold mining town of Julian? Artists’ studios and galleries in Julian and Warner Springs are located all over – on main streets, in the hills and valleys, down Banner Grade and in Wynola, in barns, houses and outbuildings. Many are picturesque but hard to find; most are closed to the public except for one weekend a year–the annual Julian Arts Guild Open Studio Tour. Rain or shine, fifteen artists and four galleries will be open to visitors, providing a unique opportunity to see artists in their work environment. Most of the artists will have works available for purchase. The media will include paintings, art quilts, pottery, glass sculpture, jewelry, handmade cards and more. Many artists offer smaller items at very affordable prices in addition to more expensive works, resulting in a choice of unusual and original Christmas gifts at all price levels. Maps cost $10.00. Proceeds go to cover costs and support activities of the Julian Art Guild which include workshops and programs, most of which are open to the public. Maps can be purchased from participating artists and the following sites in Julian and Wynola: Mountain Beadworks, Wynola Junction Antiques and Wynola Pizza in Wynola-The Julian Chamber of Commerce, Falcon Gallery, Julian Art Gallery and Yesteryears in Julian The studio locations both in and out of town, will be well marked with signs. For more information, please go to www.julianartsguild.org. Printer-friendly version
MEMORIAL SERVICE SATURDAY AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE FOR KYRSTIN GEMAR, STAR SOFTBALL PLAYER WHO DROWNED IN A POND IN N. DAKOTA
Printer-friendly version November 13, 2009 (El Cajon) — — A public memorial service for former Grossmont College softball player Kyrstin Gemar, 22, will be held at on Saturday morning, November 14, 2009 11 a.m. at Grossmont College, 8800 Grossmont College Dr., El Cajon. The public memorial service will be held at the college’s Main Quad area, where graduation ceremonies are traditionally held. The family expects more than 500 people to attend. Gemar played on the Grossmont College softball team in 2006 and 2007 (team captain, MVP, consecutive conference championships) before transferring to Dickinson State University in Dickinson, North Dakota. She and two friends from the Dickinson softball team drowned November 3 when a Jeep Cherokee plunged into a pond in Dickinson. The other drowning victims were Afton Williamson, 20, of Lake Elsinore and Ashley Neufeld, 21, of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. They are believed to have gone out for an evening of stargazing when they inadvertently drove into the pond in the darkness. The tragedy made headline news across the nation. Gemar, a business major at Dickinson and DSU’s designated hitter/third baseman, had ten homeruns and a .475 batting average in her last season. She was described by Jim Spiller, athletic director for Grossmont College, as someone teammates looked up to, according to CNN. “She could lift them up with just a smile,” he said. She joined the team at Dickinison on full scholarship after recovering from a rotator cuff injury, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. At Grossmont, she helped lead her team to two Pacific Coast Conference championships. She also played for Clairemont High School. The memorial service is expected to last for approximately one hour. Following the memorial service, internment will be held at El Camino Memorial Park in Sorrento Valley. All costs for this service are being covered by private funds and from family and friends of Krystin Gemar. She is survived by her parents, Lenny and Claire Gemar, of Clairemont. Editor’s note: An earlier version of the story had an incorrect photo of Kyrstin Gemar. We deeply regret this error. . Printer-friendly version
REOPENING EL CAJON TRANSIT CENTER TO SAVE MTS $400,000 AND BRING NEW REVENUES, JOBS
Printer-friendly version November 14, 2009 (El Cajon) – Originally slated for demolition, the newly renovated San Diego Metropolitan Transit System’s El Cajon Transit Center was reopened Wednesday. Renovated by BriceHouse Kobey, LCC, a partnership of two San Diego-based companies, The Kobey Corporation and BriceHouse Starboard, the revamped Transit Center and will include a full-service convenience store. The “A-Mart” outlet will be owned and operated by El Cajon resident Ramzi Murad. Benefits of the $300,000 renovation – at no costs to local taxpayers – include: Total savings $300,000 estimated that was estimated to demolish the structure $114,000 in maintenance and management costs over the next five years. Total revenue/job creation 15 new jobs Future new revenue source for MTS Additionally, BriceHouse Kobey is opening MTS StationShops at the 5th Avenue Trolley Station on C Street in downtown and at the Fashion Valley Transit Center. Printer-friendly version