Artists from St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center to show off skills
East 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 Gallery again central to the vibe. Next month, St. Madeleine Sophie’s is inviting the community to meet and discover the creative talents of some of […]
Stylish fundraising
The fashion show enriches lives of disabled students from St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center By Heidi Hope Photos by Heidi Hope and Miriam Raftery August 7, 2025 (San Diego) – Haute with Heart, a fashion show themed “London Calling,” evoked English fancy style while supporting students with disabilities and pivotal programs at St. […]
ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER TO HOST BON JOUR COUTURE FASHION SHOW AUGUST 17
East County News Service August 27, 2024 (San Diego) – St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its 46th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show on Saturday, August 17th, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in Downtown […]
ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER TO HOST BON JOUR COUTURE FASHION SHOW AUGUST 17
East County News Service August 27, 2024 (San Diego) – St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its 46th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show on Saturday, August 17th, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in Downtown […]
ALLEY CAT ART WALK RETURNS AFTER PANDEMIC, WITH CHANGES
By Christianne McCormick September 25, 2022 (El Cajon) — The Alley Cat Art Walk was held on Friday, September 16, in El Cajon’s Arts District and featured many artists who represented East County in all its diversity. This art show is a family friendly free community event that has been running for 11 years, […]
ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER TO HOST 21ST ANNUAL MORNING GLORY BRUNCH ON APRIL 30TH
Source: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center April 24, 2022 (El Cajon) – St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with developmental disabilities, will hold its 21st Morning Glory Brunch on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The brunch will be hosted at SMSC’s Garden and Aquatics Center, located […]
ST. MADELEINE’S SWING WITH SANTA GOLF TOURNAMENT TEES OFF NOV. 5
East County News Service October 21, 2021 (El Cajon) — St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential, will host its 8th Annual “Swing with Santa” Golf Tournament in memory of Don Parent on Friday, November 5. Guests are invited to join SMSC […]
THE CONRAD PREBYS FOUNDATION AWARDS $25,000 TO ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER
Source: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Photo: Artist Kristin McKenney shares her woven bookmark with other artists at one of the evening Art Social hour classes. Kristen used a cardboard loom kit from the Galley to make her brother-in-law this bookmark. April 1, 2021 (El Cajon) — St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization […]
MORNING GLORY BRUNCH FROG RACE GOES VIRTUAL TO BENEFIT ST. MADELEINE SOPHIE’S CENTER ON APRIL 17
East County News Service March 15, 2021 (El Cajon) — St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC) will host its signature Morning Glory Brunch Frog Race virtually this year. The Virtual Morning Glory Brunch Frog Race will take place on Saturday, April 17, 2021 and will be celebrating the event’s 20th anniversary. All proceeds benefit St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, which educates and […]
DON PARENT, LONGTIME SDG&E SPOKESMAN, DIES OF CANCER
East County News Service Updated with funeral and memorial information added. May 27, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – Donald “Don” Parent, long-time Public Affairs Manager for SDG&E and an active participant in many local business and community organizations, died May 25 after a three-year battle with prostate cancer. “Everyone who knew Don loved […]