ACC holds spaghetti dinner and bingo
     ALPINE — The Alpine Community Center will hold a spaghetti dinner and bingo night on April 14 from 4 to 9 p.m.
     Spaghetti dinner includes salad, spaghetti, garlic bread, dessert, and one ticket for a free drink. Cost for adults is $7, seniors, $5 and children under 12, $3. Bingo cards will be sold at the door for $1 each.
     Tickets for this event are being sold in advance. For more information one may contact ACC at 445-7330.

Kiwanis holds annual Easter breakfast
     ALPINE — The Kiwanis Club of Alpine will hold its 52nd Annual Carmelo Manuele Easter Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 16, from 7 a.m. to noon. 
Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice, coffee and milk, and the Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos. 
     The annual event is held at the Alpine Elementary School Auditorium located at 1850 Alpine Blvd. Tickets are $5 donations for adults and $2 for children, 12 years and under.
     Tickets may be purchased at Alpine True Value Hardware, The Alpine Chamber of Commerce, from any Kiwanian or at the door.

Committee to discuss new high school
     ALPINE — The Alpine High School Citizens Committee will meet Monday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Alpine Community Center.
     Grossmont Union High School District superintendent Terry Ryan and other district trustees will be on hand at the meeting to update the public on the search for a school site in Alpine and answer questions from attendees.
     All Alpine residents are encouraged to attend. For more information about the committee or the upcoming meeting, one may call Terri King at 445-8968 or e-mail George Barnett at BigG88882@cox.net.

Woman's Club holds Garden Fest
     ALPINE — The Alpine Woman's Club will host the third annual Town Hall Garden Fest on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 2156 Alpine Blvd.
     There will be plants, natives and cuttings available for purchase as well as crafts presented by Alpine Country Gifts and Crafts.

Free dental sealants and fluoride varnish
     SPRING VALLEY — The Grossmont Health District will be providing free dental sealants and fluoride varnish for children up to age 18 with no dental resources. The event will be held Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grossmont Spring Valley Family Health Center, 8788 Jamacha Road.
     Each child will receive one service, wither sealants or varnish, and a parent or guardian must accompany each participant.
     For more information or to make an appointment one may call 692-8858.

Back Country residents invited to dispose of hazardous waste
     ALPINE – There will be a hazardous waste disposal day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 29, at Bethel Assembly Church, 1929 Arnold Way, in Alpine. 
     Anyone who lives in the unincorporated area is welcome to bring up to five computer monitors, 15 gallons of hazardous liquid, or 125 pounds per household. For further information, one may visit the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health.

Kiwanis Club participates in walk for MS
     SAN DIEGO — The Kiwanis Club of Alpine is sending a team, the Alpine Trailblazers, down to the Embarcadero on Sunday, April 30 to participate in the 2006 MS Walk. Walkers have their choice of taking a 5K or 10K stroll along the San Diego Bay while raising money to help those who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis. 
     The Alpine Trailblazers are looking for additional team members or those who would like to pledge them with a donation. If you would like to walk or sponsor this team please call team captain, Jan Herold at 445-5255.

Vintage Alpine wine event coming in May
     ALPINE — The 16th Annual Vintage Alpine event will be held May 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Summers Past Farm located at 15602 Olde Highway 80 in Flynn Springs. The Kiwanis Club of Alpine is hosting the annual fund raising event for the children of East County.
     The afternoon will include a silent auction plus raffle items. Several well known local and San Diego restaurants, as well as local, California, and foreign wineries will be in attendance.
     Tickets may be purchased online at www.alpinekiwains.org/vintagealpine or by calling 749-1145, or from any Alpine Kiwanis member. Tickets are $40 currently, $45 after April 1, and $50 at the door. Reserve your tickets now.

Harbison Lions hold Easter egg hunt
     EL CAJON — The Harbison Canyon Lions will hold an Easter Egg Hunt for local children at noon on April 15 to gather eggs and enjoy old-fashioned fun, such as an egg toss and other activities.
     There will be a silent auction to raise money to help fund two Harbison Canyon Lions scholarships of $500 each, as well as other Lions' charities.
     For further information, one may call Mary Manning at 445-5044.

Movie night to feature Titanic classic
     DESCANSO — The Descanso Library will show the 1958 film classic about the sinking of the Titanic 7 p.m., Saturday, April 15.
     Eric Beheim, local film guru, will host the event. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
     For further information, one may call Eletta Files at 733-6772.

Republican women to interview candidates
     EL CAJON — Foothills Republican Women Federated will present Steve Petruzzo, candidate for State Board of Equalization, Third District, and Mindy Fletcher, Deputy Campaign Manager for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, as speakers at its general meeting, 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 20, at the Sizzler Restaurant, 1030 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon. 
     The buffet lunch is $15.
     Please RSVP with Carolyn Stein at 460-9908.

Homemakers hold bag sale
     CAMPO — The Mountain Empire Homemakers thrift store will hold its annual bag sale the weekends of April 20 through 22 and April 27 through 29.
     Customers may visit the store, located on Sheridan Road near the community center building in Campo, and buy a full bag of goods for only $3.
     The proceeds to are used to provide scholarships for graduating seniors from Mountain Empire High School.
For further information, one may call Jane at 478-5417.

JMMS students reach out to Katrina victims
     ALPINE — Joan Mac Queen Middle School will host the Give Wings to Ocean Springs, buy one get one free, book fair, April 24 to 28 from 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school's library.
     The JMMS students are reaching out to students at Ocean Springs Middle School in Ocean Springs, Miss., whose school was affected by hurricane Katrina. The hope is, that many students will donate their “free” books to the school in Mississippi.
     Grades will have a friendly competition to see which level can donate the most books. The students will also have a table to send cards or letters to the students in Mississippi if they would like to. Help is needed in covering the shipping costs so a donation jar will be placed at the fair.
     Parents and community members are encouraged to stop by the book fair, just be sure to stop by the office and sign-in.
     For more information one may call Donna Pardue, Library Media Specialist, at 445-3245 ex.152.

Second I Love a Clean Alpine coming soon
     ALPINE — The second annual “I Love a Clean Alpine,” event will take place Saturday, April 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
     Participants will meet at the triangle in the center of town, 2157 Alpine Blvd. at 8:30 a.m. for registration and a free continental breakfast hosted by the Alpine Stagecoach Lions.
     All those interested are encouraged to bring friends, family, and neighbors to help in cleaning up Alpine.

Wellness fair to focus on lifestyle
     PINE VALLEY — Information on health, community resources and fun for the entire family will headline the first annual Mountain Empire Community Wellness Fair. Admission is free and open to the public. The event will be held at Mountain Empire High School on Thursday, May 18 from 5 to 7 p.m.
     The Wellness Fair will feature a variety of health and safety information plus games and entertainment including a rock climbing wall, Astro-jump and live music. Free healthy food snacks and drinks will be offered, as well as various health screening tests for the entire family. The Mountain Empire area Fire and Sheriff’s departments, the Southern Indian Health Council, and the Mountain Health and Community Services will man interactive booths at the event.
     Mountain Empire High School is located at 3305 Buckman Springs Road in Pine Valley. 
     For further information, participating in a booth presentation, or to become a sponsor, one may call Dr. Laurie Mitchell at 787-0002.

Second annual Novelty Dog Show
     ALPINE —The second annual Alpine Novelty Dog Show will take place June 3, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Tom C. Dyke Park, adjacent to the Tavern Road on-ramp.
     This years event will include 16 different classes for participants including , Best Six Legs, The Dog That Ate New York, and Cutest Dog.
Organizers are currently looking for sponsors to help pay for the event. For more information or to be a sponsor one may e-mail Becky Kirkwood or call her at 445-6201.