East County Magazine
COMMUNITY LEADERS FLOCK TO ATTEND EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE’S VIP HOLIDAY PARTY
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery, Editor Education leaders at ECM’s holiday party (left to right): Henri Migala, executive dean, Cuyamaca College, Alan Ridley, Student Services Specialist, Cuyamaca College, Mary Kay Rosinski,
FOUNDER OF STONEY’S KIDS HONORED DURING EAST COUNTY TOY & FOOD DRIVE EVENT AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Stoney Stone and his Wife. Photo Credit: Leon Thompson December 10, 2008 (Alpine) — Community members from throughout East County gathered at the Viejas Dreamcatcher Lounge
HOLIDAY TEA TRADITION BREAKS NEW GROUND FOR FRIENDS OF EAST COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery December 11, 2008 (El Cajon) — This year’s holiday tea, sponsored by Friends of East County Arts, Inc. served up something new along with the traditional
Cuyamaca College dedicates Wendell Cutting Center in honor of East County humanitarian
Printer-friendly version From left: nephew L.G. Wayne Cutting; Cuyamaca Interim President Cristina Chiriboga; brothers Larry and Wayne Cutting; sister Ruth Anne Cutting; GCCCD Governing Board Trustee Deanna Weeks; TRUSTEE Bill
MAKING MIRACLES HAPPEN: CHALLENGE CENTER TAKES THE “DIS” OUT OF DISABILITES
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Miriam Raftery; videos by Leon Thompson and Rob Constantine. December 21, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) — “When I first had my stroke, I
La Mesa Rotary Gives Donation to CHIP’s Organization
Printer-friendly version (left to right) Lynn Hamilton, current La Mesa Rotary President, Joel Tzinberg and Glenn Kellogg. December 10, 2008 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Rotary Club donated $500.00
WATER FOR CHILDREN AFRICA PRESENTS THE 12TH AFRICAN TRADE AND BUSINESS CONFERENCE NOV. 22
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery November 17, 2008 (San Diego) — The twelfth Annual Africa Trade and Business Conference sponsored by Water For Children Africa will be held November 21-23, 2008.
EAST COUNTY FAMILY YMCA `URBAN BRANDING’ A SUCCESS RAISING FUNDS TO HELP YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
Printer-friendly versionHundreds of East County residents and YMCA members attended event, which raised $176,000 Halle Aiken serves food to Branding guest, Phil Conard. Picture taken by Brian Blue. November 1,
HUNDREDS FLOCK TO ELKS OKTOBERFEST
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery October 20, 2008 (El Cajon) – Over 800 people flocked to an Oktoberfest celebration hosted by El Cajon’s Elks Lodge 1812, a tradition that dates back
FUNDRAISER TO HELP HOME OF THE GUIDING HANDS OCT. 12: CARE FACILITY FOR DISABLED FORCED TO BORROW $1.25 MILLION DOLLARS DUE TO STATE BUDGET GAP
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery October 6, 2008 (El Cajon) – A wine-tasting event to benefit Home of the Guiding Hands (HGH) will be held Sunday, October 12th at Mangia Bene
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HAUTE WITH HEART 2009: FASHION EXTRAVANZA FOR ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER AUG. 22
Printer-friendly version August 17, 2009 (El Cajon) – Whether your fashion tastes are classic, sophisticated, or trendy, you’ll find plenty to savor at St. Madeleine Sophie Center’s Haute with
STONEY’S KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY AUG. 27
Printer-friendly version August 17, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – The public is invited to join Stoney’s Kids in putting another candle on their birthday cake to celebrate East County
A ROARING WILD NIGHT AT LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Joel Ryerson July 31, 2009 (Alpine)–"Look how close you are!" exclaimed Lynn Hopewell, a guest of the overnight event at Lions, Tigers, and Bears
EAST COUNTY RESIDENT ORGANIZES DRIVE TO SEND CARE PACKAGES TO AMERICAN SOLDIERS SERVING IN COMBAT ZONES
Printer-friendly version By Marisa Kezirian July 26, 2009 —East County resident Roberta Mattice has begun a heartfelt program to provide care packages for American troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
BYSTANDERS ASSIST VICTIM OF ROLLOVER CRASH, SAVE LIFE OF ELDERLY DRIVER TRAPPED IN WATER FLOW
Printer-friendly version July 26, 2009 (El Cajon) – A vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed crashed in the 600 block of South Mollison Avenue in El Cajon Friday
SAN DIEGO SENIOR WOMEN’S BASEKTBALL TEAMS GO FOR FIFTH GOLD MEDAL; ORGANIZERS HOPE TO START SENIOR LEAGUE IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Linda Cord, SWBA Player, NSWBA Chief Operations Officer July 24, 2009 (San Diego)–Have you ever heard of a basketball team with women players over 50 years
VIGIL COMMEMORATES ASSAULT ON GAY ACTIVIST IN LEMON GROVE, COMMUNITY LEADERS CALL FOR TOLERANCE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 28, 2009 (Lemon Grove) – Gay rights supporters from throughout San Diego County held a candlelight vigil Friday in Lemon Grove, denouncing the
WRANGLING RATTLESNAKES: A TRUE TALE FROM EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly versionBy Sandra Millers Younger Editor’s note: We’re so inspired by this reader’s “unrattled” attitude over a common backcountry fear that we’d like to make “Tales from East County
CRISIS PROGRAM SEEKS MORE VOLUNTEERS, 2 TRAININGS PLANNED
Printer-friendly versionJune 17, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)– Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) of San Diego County, Inc., is a non-profit organization that partners with emergency responders to assist citizens in
OFF AND RUNNING! WINNERS OF LA MESA SOAP BOX DERBY WILL BE SENT TO NATIONAL RACE IN AKRON
Printer-friendly versionTwo East County youngsters, winners of the Drew Ford/Kiwanis Club of La Mesa 7th Annual Soap Box Derby on May 16, will compete in the All-American National Soap Box
La Mesa Chamber bringing cheer to homebound seniors
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Servie Nov. 23, 2025 (La Mesa) – The spirit of giving is starting already in East County with the launch of the La Mesa Chamber
Hygiene for Humanity drive brings care, compassion to those in need
Printer-friendly versionFrontwave Foundation, Credit Union volunteers build more than 7,000 kits, raised more than $7,200 to support local shelters and outreach programs East County News Service Nov. 21,
The holiday season is back and so is Toys for Tots at five county airports
Printer-friendly versionBy Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office November 20, 2025 (San Diego) – The Holiday Season is here again. Santa is getting ready to ho-ho-ho and bring