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Julian Junior Theater makes debut with ‘Annie Jr.’ April 24-26
East County News Service March 19, 2026 (Julian) — In another month, the sun will be coming out for youths in the San Diego County’s…
Final chord at Hooley’s with Evans Academy Extravaganza March 20
Photo courtesy Facebook By Karen Pearlman March 19, 2026 (La Mesa) — For nearly two decades, the dark wood and stone hearth of Hooley’s Public…
‘Americans and the Holocaust’ exhibition coming to Grossmont College
East County News Service March 19, 2026 (El Cajon) — The Grossmont College Library was selected as one of only 50 libraries across the United…
Irish Secrets and Lies by Debbie Wastling
Book by Debbie Wastling Reviewed by Pennell Paugh March 18, 2026 (San Diego) – Irish Secrets and Lies by Southern California author Debbie Wastling is…
La Mesa Conversations to host panel on immigration enforcement and local response
East County News Service March 18, 2026 (La Mesa) — As the national conversation surrounding immigration enforcement continues to intensify, local community leaders are working…
Santee’s Bunny Trail March 28 includes dragon dancers and egg-citing activities
By Miriam Raftery March 17, 2026 (Santee) — Get ready for fire-breathing fun at Santee’s Bunny Trail, including dragon dancers performing from White Dragon Martial…
Inaugural Wellness 5K to fund expansion for Native Boys & Girls Club
East County News Service March 16, 2026 (East County) — The Boys & Girls Club of Kumeyaay Nation Wellness will host its inaugural Wellness 5K…
Sanctified in Swing: A benefit for Lemon Grove Arts Collective on March 28
East County News Service March 16, 2026 (East County) — An evening of music, storytelling and community will be the draw in La Mesa later…
‘I’m Adopted’ by Cynthia R. Gould is the cat’s meow
Reviewed by Pennell Paugh March 16, 2026 (San Diego County) — San Diego author Cynthia R. Gould has released her second chidren’s book, and second…
Alejandro Escovedo to headline Adams Avenue Unplugged Saturday, April 25
Source: Adams Avenue Business March 16, 2026 (San Diego) – Adams Avenue Unplugged will take place on Saturday, April 25th, 12 noon to 12 midnight,…
Donate to help pets in need at Alpine Pet Food and Supply Drive April 4
East County News Service March 14, 2026 (Alpine) – Dog and cat food, treats, grooming supplies, new pet toys, feeding bowls, beds, blankets, crates/carriers, leashes,…
Cognitive behavioral therapy: healing through poetry
CBT Self-Therapy Poetry: A Right Brain Approach to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT Self-Therapy Poetry: A Right-Brain Approach to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Books by Dharlene…
Ethan Talks to Animals: Eat Your Food Fussy Filo
Book by Nico Waters Reviewed by Pennell Paugh March 12, 2026 (San Diego) — San Diegan Nico Waters has written a series of children’s books….
Ethan Talks to Animals: Eat Your Food Fussy Filo
Book by Nico Waters Reviewed by Pennell Paugh March 12, 2026 (San Diego) — San Diegan Nico Waters has written a series of children’s books….
German Cabaret returns to El Cajon with ‘No Train to Anywhere’
East County News Service March 12, 2026 (El Cajon) — The German Theater Group San Diego has announced its 2026 production, a German-language cabaret titled…
German Cabaret returns to El Cajon with ‘No Train to Anywhere’
East County News Service March 12, 2026 (El Cajon) — The German Theater Group San Diego has announced its 2026 production, a German-language cabaret titled…
County lighting Administration Center in support of Sydney attack victims; Menorah lighting set for Dec. 22
Printer-friendly version Photo courtesy San Diego County East County News Services Dec. 17, 2025 (San Diego County) — Behind the support of San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson from District 2, the County of San Diego will illuminate its County Administration Center in blue and white tonight, Dec. 17. The illumination in blue and white across from San Diego
Spring Into El Cajon on April 18 celebrates Arbor Day and arrival of spring
East County New Service Image by Satheesh Sankaran from Pixabay March 6, 2026 (El Cajon) – The City of El Cajon invites community members and…
SDSU hosts pow wow April 11
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (San Diego) — SDSU will host its 54th annual pow wow on Saturday, April 11 starting at 11…
Nature Day on Mt. Helix March 14: Butterflies, plants galore and more
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (Mt. Helix) – You’re invited to celebrate Nature Day at the Mt. Helix Park, where Earth Day is…
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HEARTLAND COIN CLUB HOSTS COIN SHOW IN SANTEE OCT. 26
Printer-friendly version By East County News Service October 16, 2024 (Santee) – At the Heartland Coin Club Coin Show, you and your family can immerse yourselves in the world of numismatics. Whether you are a budding collector or a seasoned enthusiast, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore a diverse range of U.S. and foreign coins, antique coins, and currency.
COUNTY OFFERS FREE PROGRAMS TO PREVENT FOOD WASTE, COMPOST WITH WORMS, AND COMPOST AT FARMS AND RANCHES
Printer-friendly version By East County News Service October 9, 2024 (San Diego) — The County of San Diego is offering free webinars in November to help live and grow sustainably, in partnership with Solana Center and the Water Conservation Garden. Food scraps produce harmful greenhouse gases in a landfill and little to none in a compost pile. Preventing
COUNTY OFFERS FREE PROGRAMS TO PREVENT FOOD WASTE, COMPOST WITH WORMS, AND COMPOST AT FARMS AND RANCHES
Printer-friendly version By East County News Service October 9, 2024 (San Diego) — The County of San Diego is offering free webinars in November to help live and grow sustainably, in partnership with Solana Center and the Water Conservation Garden. Food scraps produce harmful greenhouse gases in a landfill and little to none in a compost pile. Preventing
COUNTY OFFERS FREE PROGRAMS TO PREVENT FOOD WASTE, COMPOST WITH WORMS, AND COMPOST AT FARMS AND RANCHES
Printer-friendly version By East County News Service October 9, 2024 (San Diego) — The County of San Diego is offering free webinars in November to help live and grow sustainably, in partnership with Solana Center and the Water Conservation Garden. Food scraps produce harmful greenhouse gases in a landfill and little to none in a compost pile. Preventing
SPOOKEASY OCT. 26 TO BENEFIT ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version By: East County News Service October 6, 2024 (El Cajon) – St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center in El Cajon invites you to flashback to the 80s at a Spookeasy event on Saturday, October 26 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. This night of nostalgia and eerie delights includes a costume contest, dancing to live music by Betamaxx, an epic
SPOOKEASY OCT. 26 TO BENEFIT ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version By: East County News Service October 6, 2024 (El Cajon) – St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center in El Cajon invites you to flashback to the 80s at a Spookeasy event on Saturday, October 26 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. This night of nostalgia and eerie delights includes a costume contest, dancing to live music by Betamaxx, an epic
SPOOKEASY OCT. 26 TO BENEFIT ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER IN EL CAJON
Printer-friendly version By: East County News Service October 6, 2024 (El Cajon) – St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center in El Cajon invites you to flashback to the 80s at a Spookeasy event on Saturday, October 26 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. This night of nostalgia and eerie delights includes a costume contest, dancing to live music by Betamaxx, an epic
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: HAUNTING OCTOBER OUTINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — There are some outrageous October outings in East County this year, including Oktoberfests in La Mesa and El Cajon, an autumn jubilee in Wynola Hauntfest on Main and a Haunted Circus in El Cajon, a Haunted Forest at Banner Ranch near Julian, Rolling Pumpkins at Parkway
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: HAUNTING OCTOBER OUTINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 1, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — There are some outrageous October outings in East County this year, including Oktoberfests in La Mesa and El Cajon, an autumn jubilee in Wynola Hauntfest on Main and a Haunted Circus in El Cajon, a Haunted Forest at Banner Ranch near Julian, Rolling Pumpkins at Parkway
PAELLA PARTY FEAST OCTOBER 20 BENEFITS EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE AND OUR WILDFIRE ALERTS
Printer-friendly version Reserve space now at early bird rates—seating is limited! You’re invited to a Spanish paella feast and fundraiser on Sunday evening, October 20 catered by Paella Valenciana at a private Mt. Helix home to benefit East County Magazine and our East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts! RSVP by Oct. 5 for early bird rates for this fun
PAELLA PARTY FEAST OCTOBER 20 BENEFITS EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE AND OUR WILDFIRE ALERTS
Printer-friendly version Reserve space now at early bird rates—seating is limited! You’re invited to a Spanish paella feast and fundraiser on Sunday evening, October 20 catered by Paella Valenciana at a private Mt. Helix home to benefit East County Magazine and our East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts! RSVP by Oct. 5 for early bird rates for this fun
PAELLA PARTY FEAST OCTOBER 20 BENEFITS EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE AND OUR WILDFIRE ALERTS
Printer-friendly version Reserve space now at early bird rates—seating is limited! You’re invited to a Spanish paella feast and fundraiser on Sunday evening, October 20 catered by Paella Valenciana at a private Mt. Helix home to benefit East County Magazine and our East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts! RSVP by Oct. 5 for early bird rates for this fun
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: FALL FESTIVALS AND OCTOBER OUTINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 19, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Fall brings festivities galore! There are some awesome autumn events coming up across East County in late September and October, including the new Taste of the College Area, Oktoberfests in La Mesa and El Cajon, Hauntfest on Main and a Haunted Circus in El Cajon, Rolling
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: FALL FESTIVALS AND OCTOBER OUTINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 19, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Fall brings festivities galore! There are some awesome autumn events coming up across East County in late September and October, including the new Taste of the College Area, Oktoberfests in La Mesa and El Cajon, Hauntfest on Main and a Haunted Circus in El Cajon, Rolling
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: FALL FESTIVALS AND OCTOBER OUTINGS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 19, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Fall brings festivities galore! There are some awesome autumn events coming up across East County in late September and October, including the new Taste of the College Area, Oktoberfests in La Mesa and El Cajon, Hauntfest on Main and a Haunted Circus in El Cajon, Rolling
STEP INTO THE PAST AT LA MESA HISTORIC HOMES TOUR NOV. 2
Printer-friendly version By Lindsay Elias September 27, 2024 (La Mesa) — On Saturday, November 2, the La Mesa History Center will hold its 18th annual Home Tour: “Peaks of Preservation”. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour will showcase homes in Grossmont/ Mt Helix. During the pre-sale, La Mesa History Center
STEP INTO THE PAST AT LA MESA HISTORIC HOMES TOUR NOV. 2
Printer-friendly version By Lindsay Elias September 27, 2024 (La Mesa) — On Saturday, November 2, the La Mesa History Center will hold its 18th annual Home Tour: “Peaks of Preservation”. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour will showcase homes in Grossmont/ Mt Helix. During the pre-sale, La Mesa History Center
STEP INTO THE PAST AT LA MESA HISTORIC HOMES TOUR NOV. 2
Printer-friendly version By Lindsay Elias September 27, 2024 (La Mesa) — On Saturday, November 2, the La Mesa History Center will hold its 18th annual Home Tour: “Peaks of Preservation”. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour will showcase homes in Grossmont/ Mt Helix. During the pre-sale, La Mesa History Center
JACUMBA ART HOSTS SHOWING OF LINDA CHURCHILL PAINTINGS OCT. 18
Printer-friendly version East County News Service September 30, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Jacumba Art gallery at 44608 Old Highway 80 in Jacumba Hot Springs, will host an exhibit of new paintings by talented local artist Linda Churchill. You’re invited to view this special exhibit on Friday, October 18 at 3 p.m. Churchill, owner of Muralizing, specializes in landscapes and
JACUMBA ART HOSTS SHOWING OF LINDA CHURCHILL PAINTINGS OCT. 18
Printer-friendly version East County News Service September 30, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – Jacumba Art gallery at 44608 Old Highway 80 in Jacumba Hot Springs, will host an exhibit of new paintings by talented local artist Linda Churchill. You’re invited to view this special exhibit on Friday, October 18 at 3 p.m. Churchill, owner of Muralizing, specializes in landscapes and
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Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa’s arrival at Parkway Plaza on November 21
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 11, 2025 (El Cajon) — Parkway Plaza will light up the night with its beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa’s Arrival to kick off the
Racing turkeys stampede at Oasis Camel Dairy in Ramona
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 9, 2025 (Ramona) – This is not a turkey trot. The Wild West Turkey Stampede returns November 15, 28, 29 and 30 at the
BalletCenter Studios bringing a twist on a holiday classic
Printer-friendly version“Clara & the Nutcracker Soldier” Comes to the Joan B. Kroc Theatre East County News Service Nov. 8, 2025 (San Diego) — A fresh take on the
Christmas with the wild animals at Lions Tigers & Bears
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Nov. 18, 2025 (Alpine) — Lions Tigers & Bears, San Diego County’s lone accredited animal sanctuary is getting ready for the winter holidays. The
Marinelli Brothers Circus brings big top shows to El Cajon Nov. 12 – Dec. 5
Printer-friendly version East County News Service November 6, 2025 (El Cajon) – A brand new circus is coming to San Diego’s East County. The Marinelli Brothers Circus brings its
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