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DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: MOTHER’S DAY EVENTS, HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS, FOOD AND WINE FESTS AND MORE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 3, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Late springtime in East County is blossoming with unique events including Campo Days, Santee’s Street Fair and
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: MOTHER’S DAY EVENTS, HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS, FOOD AND WINE FESTS AND MORE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 3, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Late springtime in East County is blossoming with unique events including Campo Days, Santee’s Street Fair and
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: MOTHER’S DAY EVENTS, HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS, FOOD AND WINE FESTS AND MORE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 3, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Late springtime in East County is blossoming with unique events including Campo Days, Santee’s Street Fair and
CHIEF’S CORNER: APRIL IS STRESS AWARENESS MONTH
Printer-friendly versionFrom Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna Need Some Stress Release? April 25, 2024 (San Diego) — April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to
CHIEF’S CORNER: APRIL IS STRESS AWARENESS MONTH
Printer-friendly versionFrom Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna Need Some Stress Release? April 25, 2024 (San Diego) — April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: LATE APRIL AND MERRY MAY EVENTS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery April 24, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Late springtime in East County is blossoming with unique events including a lilac festival in Julian, Lakeside’s
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: LATE APRIL AND MERRY MAY EVENTS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery April 24, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Late springtime in East County is blossoming with unique events including a lilac festival in Julian, Lakeside’s
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: TRAUMATIC EVENTS CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies April 9, 2024 (San Diego) — On January 22, 2024, floods displaced more than a thousand
ADVANCING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: TRAUMATIC EVENTS CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
Printer-friendly versionBy David R. Shorey, East County Program Director, Institute for Public Strategies April 9, 2024 (San Diego) — On January 22, 2024, floods displaced more than a thousand
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: AWE-INSPIRING APRIL EVENTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery April 7, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) — Late April brings some awesome events to East County, including Daffodil Days in
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GOOD MONEY: RETIREMENT PLANNING OPPORTUNITIES & CHANGES FOR 2009-2010
Printer-friendly versionGood Money: Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing RETIREMENT PLANNING OPPORTUNITIES & CHANGES for 2009-2010 By: Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit Financial Group
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “PRECIOUS” AGGRESSIVELY BLEAK BUT VERY REWARDING
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty December 5, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) — Precious (Gabourey Sidibe) is one of the most strong-willed characters I have seen in a long time. She’s pregnant,
FREEBIE ALERT! FREE RINGTONES FROM NATURE
Printer-friendly version December 3, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–eNature’s ringtones are a way to bring a unique ring tone to your phone. There are many free ring tones available from elk
DOLLAR WISE DIVA: SAVE MONEY ON GIFT GIVING FOR THE HOLIDAYS: BE CREATIVE AND CLEVER
Printer-friendly version! Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! By Nancy and Dawn Clement December 3, 2009 (San Diego’s
FREEBIE ALERT! DONATE YOUR LONG HAIR AND RECEIVE A FREE HAIRCUT
Printer-friendly version November 25, 2009 (El Cajon) –La Dolce Belladonna, located in Fletcher Hills, is proud to be a participant in the Locks of Love Program as an approved hair
DOLLAR- WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY! BRAVE THE CROWDS AND SHOP ON BLACK FRIDAY
Printer-friendly versionShare creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! By Nancy and Dawn Clement November 26, 2009 (San
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: FREE & LOW-COST ENTERTAINMENT YEAR ROUND
Printer-friendly version Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! By Nancy and Dawn Clement November 23, 2009 (San
MEDICAL MARIJUANA: DOES SAN DIEGO HAVE A SHERIFF ARPAIO?
Printer-friendly version LEFT HOOK COLUMN By Walter Davis Eugene Davidovich is a Navy veteran. His service connected health issues resulted in his doctor authorizing medical marijuana. Now, he faces four felony charges
SIMPLE WISDOM: THANKSGIVING TIP
Printer-friendly version Do you have an easier time giving than receiving? At Thanksgiving attention typically turns to turkey (or tofu) and gratitude. Paradoxically, giving thanks spotlights your ability to receive.
CRAFTING WITH MARY: QUICK & EASY THANKSGIVING DECORATIONS
Printer-friendly version By Mary Genser Thanksgiving Day Is not So far away— There’ll be cloudy skies, Apple and pumpkin pies— And lots of turkey to eat. Also every
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Lemon Grove Forward Club announces annual Sock Drive for November
Printer-friendly versionSource: Lemon Grove Forward Club November 4, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Forward Club is kicking off its annual sock drive, “Socktober,” a tradition that has made a