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SNOW DAY AT LINDO LAKES DECEMBER 6
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery November 20, 2024 (Lakeside) — Even sunny San Diego can get snow with the assistance of modern technology. You’re invited to Snow Day at

LAKESIDE ARTIST WINS BEST OF THEME AWARD
Printer-friendly versionSource: San Diego Watercolor Society Photo: “Got My Eye On You” by Dottie Thompson. Watercolor, 18 x 24”. Image courtesy of San Diego Watercolor Society November 19, 2024 (Lakeside) – Dottie

LEMON GROVE TOASTS TO HOLIDAYS WITH BONFIRE DECEMBER 6
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 13, 2024 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove invites you to the city’s annual community bonfire on Friday, December 6 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

PRISON DOCUMENTARY COULD SWEEP SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL CIRCUIT
Printer-friendly versionBy Michael Howard Photo: Dr. Paul and Lori Sutton at the San Diego Film Awards. Photo courtesy of Paul Sutton November 11, 2024 (San Diego) – A retired

WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH FREE CELEBRATION NOV. 9
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery November 7, 2024 (Rancho San Diego, CA) – The Water Conservation Garden is hosting a free 25th anniversary celebration this Saturday, November 9, from

FIND THE PERFECT GIFT AT MISSION TRAILS HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE NOV. 9
Printer-friendly versionSource: Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation November 5, 2024 (San Diego) – It’s that time of year again: time to find the perfect gift for that special someone. You

FIND THE PERFECT GIFT AT MISSION TRAILS HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE NOV. 9
Printer-friendly versionSource: Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation November 5, 2024 (San Diego) – It’s that time of year again: time to find the perfect gift for that special someone. You

SAN DIEGO REGIONAL EAST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 113TH ANNUAL EAST COUNTY HONORS AWARDS GALA NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
Printer-friendly versionSource: East County Chamber of Commerce November 1, 2024 (El Cajon) – The San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 East County

SAN DIEGO REGIONAL EAST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 113TH ANNUAL EAST COUNTY HONORS AWARDS GALA NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
Printer-friendly versionSource: East County Chamber of Commerce November 1, 2024 (El Cajon) – The San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 East County

BORREGO SPRINGS FILM INSTITUTE PRESENTS CASABLANCA AND MORE FREE SCREENINGS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 27, 2024 (Borrego Springs) – The Borrego Springs Film Institute is offering a series of free film showings at the Borrego Springs Performing
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Down to the Bone: A Missing Family’s Murder and the Elusive Quest for Justice
Printer-friendly version Book by Caitlin Rother Review by Paul Levikow December 2, 2025 (San Diego) – San Diego-based New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother takes on the mysterious disappearance

East County Magazine’s “Feasting and Merrymaking” holiday party December 7
Printer-friendly version December 1, 2025 (La Mesa) – ‘Tis the season to be jolly—so East County Magazine is hosting a “feasting and merrymaking” holiday party this Sunday, December 7

Destination East County: Dreamy December events to remember
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Listen to an audio version of this story. November 30, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – ‘Tis the season to be jolly—and there’s plenty

Artists from St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center to show off skills
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Nov. 28, 2025 (El Cajon) — The holiday spirit is already brightening up downtown El Cajon, with St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center and its Sophie’s

Operation Masquerade: A Rent Beacham Mystery
Printer-friendly versionNovel by Larry M. Edwards Reviewed by Pennell Paugh November 28, 2025 (San Diego) — Larry Edwards, a San Diego resident, has written another Rent Beacham mystery. San Diego

New City Sinfonia and Downbeat Big Band swing into the holidays with Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Nov. 25, 2025 (El Cajon) — The sounds of the holiday season will get a swinging upgrade next month, as the New City Sinfonia

Dawn Hough Sebaugh’s “Wear Art, Live Art” fashion show at Wieghorst Museum features modern art styles with Western vibe
Printer-friendly versionThe show featured clothing created from paintings, illustrating the power of art in fashion Story and photos by Heidi Hope November 23, 2025 (El Cajon) — Boots and

Poway OnStage brings holiday cheer with ugly seasonal sweater soirée plus a chance to give back
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Nov. 19, 2025 (Poway) — Sweater weather is upon us, and ugly sweaters are about to take a fashionable, functional turn on center stage

Lemon Grove’s Community Bonfire to light up the night Dec. 5
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 17, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – The city of Lemon Grove will host its 29th annual community bonfire on Friday, December 5 from 4:30 to

Lamplighters Theatre presents ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Nov. 29 – Dec. 14
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 17, 2025 (La Mesa) — “‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.”