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HISTORY TO COME ALIVE AT LEWIS & CLARK BOOK PRESENTATION SEPT. 12
Printer-friendly version September 11, 2009 (Rancho San Diego)–James Thomas, author of Corp of Discovery: Lewis & Clark will be at the Heritage of the Americas Museum for a presentation and book signing on Saturday, September 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Garbed in period costume, the author will make a presentation about his book and the historic Lewis & Clark
COMPETITORS STILL SOUGHT FOR S.D. SENIOR OLYMPIC BALLROOM COMPETITION SEPT. 13 IN EL CAJON: “WHERE YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO BE A CHAMPION”
Printer-friendly version September 11, 2009 (El Cajon/Rancho San Diego)—If you’re over 50, now you can put on your dancing shoes–and be a good sport! Going for the gold, competitors in the San Diego Senior Olympics this year will waltz into Cottonwood Golf Club in Rancho San Diego on September 13th to dance the night away in the Senior Olympic Game Competition.
WOW! 2 NATIVE AMERICAN POW-WOWS TO DRAW THOUSANDS TO EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 3, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – Thousands of tribal members from across the United States as well as many local participants and spectators are expected to flock to the Barona and Syucan reservations in East County during the first two weekends in September. Native American dancers, drummers and bird singers compete for
RAMONA AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE & FLY-INS
Printer-friendly version September 11, 2009 (Ramona)–Tne Ramona Airport hosts its annual open house on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features tours of the airport, Cal-Fire Air Attack Base, and control tower. Also on display are the Sheriff’s Copter 10 and Mercy Air helicopters, along with other aircraft including World War II-era Classic Warbirds.
IT’S OFFICIAL: MOTHER GOOSE PARADE IS SAVED!
Printer-friendly version September 6, 2009 (El Cajon) – Organizers of the Mother Goose Parade have voted to save East County’s most cherished holiday tradition, after an outpouring of community do nations raised enough to cover a significant portion of the costs, East County Magazine has learned. “The parade will be scaled down to reduce costs,” Monica Zech, spokesperson for the City
FRIENDS OF EAST COUNTY ARTS CELEBRATES 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH GALA SEPT. 18
Printer-friendly version25 Years and $500,000 Given to the Arts… September 6, 2009 (El Cajon, CA)–Friends of East County Arts, Inc. will celebrate 25 years of giving to the performing and visual arts in the Greater East County with a spectacular Gala on September 18, 2009 at the Admiral Baker Clubhouse, located just off Friar’s Road at 2400 Admiral Baker
SEPTEMBER FESTIVALS OF THE MONTH: STOMP, PLUCK & SWING IN EAST COUNTY!
Printer-friendly version September 4, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)—This Labor Day weekend marks the beginning of a fun-filled month of festivals and other fantastic events in San Diego’s East County. Here’s our guide to the year’s most diverse array yet of unique and mostly free or low –cost activities. Start by rocking out to the season’s last Concerts
TELLING YOUR STORIES: MEDIA ARTS CENTER LAUNCHES NEW FILM-MAKING PROJECT FOR AREA RESIDENTS
Printer-friendly version By Takayuki Higuchi September 3, 2009 (San Diego)–Imagine going to any San Diego County library and asking for help to create a video to tell your own story. Now you can do just that—thanks to a new project launched by Media Arts Center San Diego. The group will send a videographer out to create a short video, provide
2 ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS GET KIDS INVOLVED IN KEEPING AREA CLEAN & GREEN
Printer-friendly version “Sustain La Mesa” Environmental Festival – Sept. 12 Coastal Cleanup Day at Lake Murray – Sept. 19 By Kristin Hobbs Kjaero If young people are our future, then the environment will ultimately be in their hands. Two events in East County this month provide perfect opportunities for families to spend quality time together, and for community
BOOK REVIEW: FIRE, CHAPARRAL, AND SURVIVAL IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Printer-friendly version by Richard W. Halsey Second Edition, Revised and Updated Sunbelt Publications, San Diego. 2008. 232 pages, illustrated, color plates. Reviewed by Walter Hall “The Viejas fire in ’01, the Galivan fire in ’02, and then again during the Cedar fire in ’03. It’s always the same damn thing.” — A weary incident commander back on
CELEBRATE EAST COUNTY!” DISCOVER OUR AREA’S BEST-KEPT SECRETS SAT. AUG. 29
Printer-friendly version Discounts for pre-reservation–RSVP now! WIN PRIZES: A pirate for your next party, Padres tickets, private wine-tasting party & more! Like fine wine, the most festive event of the year just keeps getting better! Besides wine-tasting, gourmet foods, live music, art show, and book signings by East County authors , a museum tour and a scavenger hunt through one of
A Requiem for Reading?
Printer-friendly version by Craig S. Maxwell The memorial service for my grandfather, Vernon Wahrenbrock, was sparsely attended; the inevitable consequence, I suppose, of his having lived nearly a century. All his friends and much of his family were gone. We, his survivors, were there of course. And so were a few of the folks he’d come to know at
CELEBRATE EAST COUNTY! AUG. 29 BENEFIT FOR EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE
Printer-friendly version DISCOVER OUR REGION’S BEST KEPT SECRETS! August 7, 2009 (Rancho San Diego) – East County Magazine invites you to savor the best of East County wines, food, music, arts and literature. Join us on Saturday, August 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. for an evening of festivities at Heritage of the Americas Museum, Cuyamaca College in El Cajon’s Rancho San Diego. Find
BOOK REVIEW: HOWARD DEAN’S PRESCRIPTION FOR REAL HEALTHCARE REFORM: HOW WE CAN ACHIEVE AFFORDABLE MEDICAL CARE FOR EVERY AMERICAN AND MAKE OUR JOBS SAFER
Printer-friendly version By Howard Dean, M.D. Chelsea Green Publishing Reviewed by Miriam Raftery The free market just doesn’t work in medicine. You can’t be an informed consumer. I never saw someone with severe chest pain jump off the table and say, Doctor, I’m going to the cheaper guy down the street.” — Howard Dean. M.D. , on a
LEAVE NO MAN BEHIND: THE SAGA OF COMBAT SEARCH AND RESCUE
Printer-friendly version George Galdorisi and Thomas Phillips. Minneapolis, Zenith Press. 2008. 642 pages. Reviewed by Walter Hall August 15, 2009 (San Diego)–This is a remarkable and opportune book. San Diego-based authors George Galdorisi and Thomas Phillips – both with significant operational experience in multiple theaters – are not poets. But they have given their narrative an epic quality.
DIVE-IN MOVIE: SHARK TAIL!
Printer-friendly version August 13, 2009 (San Diego) — Bring your rafts for the pool or beach chairs for the deck, then head on over to the Allied Gardens Pool for a "dive-in" movie this Saturday night, August 14th. Showtime for a viewing of Shark Tail starts at 7:45 p.m. To view a trailer of Shark Tail, a Dreamworks movie suitable for
HEART OF MT. HELIX AUG 15
Printer-friendly version July 12, 2009 (Mt. Helix) — Tickets are now on sale for the second annual HeART of Mt. Helix, a festive summer event from 5:30 pm – 10 pm at Mt. Helix Park, atop the mountain. Local restaurants will be serving signature appetizers. The event also features a "Hometown Heroes" program, music and dancing to the Mar Dels
ALL THAT JAZZ: CHRIS KLICH
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Takayuki Higuchi In this exclusive interview, Chris Klich shares his insights and inspirations with East County Magazine. A native San Diegan and music instructor at Grossmont College, he has been performing professionally for 26 years, including appearances in East County with his Chris Klich Jazz Quintet. He has toured across America and around the
ALPINE BUSINESSMAN’S CHAIN SAW CARVES OUT NEW CAREER
Printer-friendly version Photos by Miriam Raftery and Marilyn Lukinich August 8, 2009 (Alpine)–A little boredom turned into a roaring artistic success for ex-logger James Lukinich of Alpine. Using a chain saw, the owner of the White Wolf Tree Service now coaxes charming designs out of wood. Fanciful birds, appealing bears, clever alligators and other creations quickly take shape. Making the first cut
OBSERVATORY DONATED TO JULIAN HIGH:; DEDICATION AUG. 18 , JULIAN STARFEST AUG. 20-23
Printer-friendly version August 7, 2009 (Julian, CA)–(Julian, CA) “Eagle Observatory” will be dedicated at Julian High School at 5 p.m. on August 18, 2009. The astronomical observatory, funded through donations and built by volunteers, will be officially “opened” for observing and “first light”. Named “Eagle” for Julian High School’s mascot, the donated observatory is the result of tremendous collaboration that
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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
OKTOBERFEST IN EL CAJON: TWO WEEKENDS OF FUN SEPT. 27-29 and OCT. 4-6
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 1, 2024 (El Cajon) -The German American Societies of San Diego invites you to two full weekends of authentic German celebrations with Oktoberfest in El Cajon. The festivities will be held at 1017 S Mollison in El Cajon the last weekend in September and again the first weekend in October on Fridays, Saturdays and
OKTOBERFEST IN EL CAJON: TWO WEEKENDS OF FUN SEPT. 27-29 and OCT. 4-6
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service September 1, 2024 (El Cajon) -The German American Societies of San Diego invites you to two full weekends of authentic German celebrations with Oktoberfest in El Cajon. The festivities will be held at 1017 S Mollison in El Cajon the last weekend in September and again the first weekend in October on Fridays, Saturdays and
MIXER AND RIBBON CUTTING AT PARKWAY BOWL & THE BOARDWALK
Printer-friendly versionBy Jonathan Goetz Photo (bumper cars) courtesy: boardwalk-parkway.com September 24, 2024 (El Cajon) — Join the business community to welcome one of La Mesa’s newest Chamber of Commerce members, Parkway Bowl & Boardwalk to y/our business community. To celebrate this fact, a mixer and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Wednesday, October 2nd between the hours of 5:30
MIXER AND RIBBON CUTTING AT PARKWAY BOWL & THE BOARDWALK
Printer-friendly versionBy Jonathan Goetz Photo (bumper cars) courtesy: boardwalk-parkway.com September 24, 2024 (El Cajon) — Join the business community to welcome one of La Mesa’s newest Chamber of Commerce members, Parkway Bowl & Boardwalk to y/our business community. To celebrate this fact, a mixer and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Wednesday, October 2nd between the hours of 5:30
HALLOWEEN-THEMED MOVIES AND MORE AT JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS HOTEL
Printer-friendly version By Jonathan Goetz and Miriam Raftery September 24, 2024 (Jacumba) – You’re invited to dive into Halloween themed nostalgia all next month at the Jacumba Hot Spring’s Hotel’s ritual mineral springs pool. Thursdays in October are magical evenings of classic, scary movies under the stars. The lineup features Frankenstein on Oct. 3 and Beetlejuice Oct. 10.
HALLOWEEN-THEMED MOVIES AND MORE AT JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS HOTEL
Printer-friendly version By Jonathan Goetz and Miriam Raftery September 24, 2024 (Jacumba) – You’re invited to dive into Halloween themed nostalgia all next month at the Jacumba Hot Spring’s Hotel’s ritual mineral springs pool. Thursdays in October are magical evenings of classic, scary movies under the stars. The lineup features Frankenstein on Oct. 3 and Beetlejuice Oct. 10.
SAVING MYLES: AN AWARD-WINNING THRILLER
Printer-friendly version Novel by Carl Vonderau Reviewed by Pennell Paugh September 24, 2024 (San Diego) – Award-winning San Diego mystery/thriller author Carl Vonderau’s critically acclaimed novel, Saving Myles, weaves a gripping tale of a couple who encounter intrigue and danger as they race to save their drug-addicted son from kidnappers south of the border. Wade, a La Jolla banker, and
SAVING MYLES: AN AWARD-WINNING THRILLER
Printer-friendly version Novel by Carl Vonderau Reviewed by Pennell Paugh September 24, 2024 (San Diego) – Award-winning San Diego mystery/thriller author Carl Vonderau’s critically acclaimed novel, Saving Myles, weaves a gripping tale of a couple who encounter intrigue and danger as they race to save their drug-addicted son from kidnappers south of the border. Wade, a La Jolla banker, and
POWER POINT: A BOOK OF POEMS
Printer-friendly versionBook by Jane Muschenetz Reviewed by Pennell Paugh September 23, 2024 (San Diego)—In Power Point, local poet Jane Muschenetz, invites her readers to treat women better, awaken to our inner energy and potential, take a stern look at our nation’s priorities, and demands we stop gun violence by running for office. She then calls on us to
POWER POINT: A BOOK OF POEMS
Printer-friendly versionBook by Jane Muschenetz Reviewed by Pennell Paugh September 23, 2024 (San Diego)—In Power Point, local poet Jane Muschenetz, invites her readers to treat women better, awaken to our inner energy and potential, take a stern look at our nation’s priorities, and demands we stop gun violence by running for office. She then calls on us to
ETERNAMENTE: A DIA DE LOS MUERTOS SPECTACULAR SHOW OCT. 6 IN POWAY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service September 23, 2024 (Poway) — Poway OnStage invites you to Eternamente: Dia de los Muertos Spectacular on October 6 at 2:00 p.m. This celebration of life features lively music, dance, beautiful costumes, and a virtual altar to pay tribute to the departed. There will also be a meet and greet with the cast after the show in the
ETERNAMENTE: A DIA DE LOS MUERTOS SPECTACULAR SHOW OCT. 6 IN POWAY
Printer-friendly version East County News Service September 23, 2024 (Poway) — Poway OnStage invites you to Eternamente: Dia de los Muertos Spectacular on October 6 at 2:00 p.m. This celebration of life features lively music, dance, beautiful costumes, and a virtual altar to pay tribute to the departed. There will also be a meet and greet with the cast after the show in the
SIT-N-FIT IS BACK
Printer-friendly versionWednesdays 11 a.m. Julian Library By Jonathan Goetz September 23, 2024 (Julian) — Join Matt Kraemer from Alpine Physical Therapy & Wellness Center, Inc., Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon at Julian Library for a chair exercise program incorporating stretching, resistance, and balance activities. Sit-N-Fit is back! Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at:
SIT-N-FIT IS BACK
Printer-friendly versionWednesdays 11 a.m. Julian Library By Jonathan Goetz September 23, 2024 (Julian) — Join Matt Kraemer from Alpine Physical Therapy & Wellness Center, Inc., Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon at Julian Library for a chair exercise program incorporating stretching, resistance, and balance activities. Sit-N-Fit is back! Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at:
WYNONNA JUDD AT THE MAGNOLIA WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2
Printer-friendly versionBy Jonathan Goetz Photo: Wynonna Judd with guitar, courtesy event organizers September 23, 2024 (El Cajon) — Wynonna Judd brings her “Back to Wy” tour to east county, Wednesday, October 2nd. Get ready for a a rare opportunity to see one of country music’s most iconic voices live in concert at The Magnolia San Diego with some
WYNONNA JUDD AT THE MAGNOLIA WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2
Printer-friendly versionBy Jonathan Goetz Photo: Wynonna Judd with guitar, courtesy event organizers September 23, 2024 (El Cajon) — Wynonna Judd brings her “Back to Wy” tour to east county, Wednesday, October 2nd. Get ready for a a rare opportunity to see one of country music’s most iconic voices live in concert at The Magnolia San Diego with some
LA MESA OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATES ITS 51ST YEAR OCTOBER 4-6
Printer-friendly version East County News Service September 8 ,2024 (La Mesa)– From Friday, October 4, to Sunday, October 6, the quaint streets of La Mesa Village will transform into the largest German celebration in San Diego. This free event takes place Friday, October 4, 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday, October 6, 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
LA MESA OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATES ITS 51ST YEAR OCTOBER 4-6
Printer-friendly version East County News Service September 8 ,2024 (La Mesa)– From Friday, October 4, to Sunday, October 6, the quaint streets of La Mesa Village will transform into the largest German celebration in San Diego. This free event takes place Friday, October 4, 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday, October 6, 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
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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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