Western luau and barbecue dinner
     DESCANSO — Chapel of the Hills will host a Western Luau on Sunday, Aug. 7 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at 25153 Viejas Blvd.
     Participants will spend the afternoon under the shady oaks in Descanso eating succulent Hawaiian style pork with all the fixings. Cost for adults is $7.50, $3.50 for children, or $18 for the family.
     For further information, one may call Chapel of the Hills at 445-4603.

Local farmers, artisans sought for Alpine Farmer’s Market
     ALPINE — The Alpine Farmer’s Market is looking for local residents who grow their own crops or livestock and have a little surplus to sell at the Farmer’s Market Cooperative in Alpine.
     The market is also looking for local artists and musicians.
     For more information, one may contact 445-5249.

Women’s Club rummage sale
     ALPINE — The Alpine Woman’s Club will hold a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, July 29 and 30. The sale will be held in the parking lot and in the clubhouse, located at 2156 Alpine Blvd. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
     Proceeds from the sale will be used to provide scholarships to local students next June. Throughout the years, fund raising projects such as this rummage sale have allowed the club to provide scholarships totaling over $66,000 to more than 146 students. Last month, six scholarships for $1,000 each were given to outstanding Alpine high school seniors.

Transit officials holding meetings regarding busing cuts
     The Metropolitan Transit System will be conducting community meeting in East County and rural areas to present and seek feedback on options to adjust rural bus transit services. 
     MTS rural bus services have the highest subsidy per passendger of any MTS service. The purpose of this effort is to adjust service and fare levels to improve the effectiveness, reduce overall subsidies, and increase the cost efficiency of rural services.
Routes to be considered for adjustment include routes 867, 888, 889, 891, 892 and 894.
     The locations, dates and times for these meetings are as follows:
     Monday Aug. 8, 3:30 p.m. at the Mtn. Empire Community Center, 976 Sheridan Road, Campo.
     Wednesday, Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m. at the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane, Ramona.
     Thursday, Aug. 11, 12:30 p.m. at the Borrego Water District, 806 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs.
     Monday, Aug. 15, 4:30 p.m. at R. Reagan Community Room, 195 E. Douglas Ave., El Cajon.
     For more information on proposed adjustments one may contact Brandon Farley at 595-4920 or via e-mail at Brandon.Farley@sdmts.com or visit www.sdcommute.com.

Kiwanis Club to host chili cook-off
     ALPINE — The Alpine Kiwanis Club will host its Fourth Annual Chili Cook-off at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Alpine Community Center Park.
     The event will include live music by Hillbilly Noise, entertainment for children, a beer and wine garden, and food sales.
     Proceeds will go to benefit the community center and pre-registration is required.
     For further information and to register to compete, one may call Jim at 890-2283.

Monday Night Car Club show
     PINE VALLEY — Third Run to the Hills presented by The Monday Night Car Club will take place Saturday Aug. 20. Pre-registration is 2-3 p.m., street closed and car show 3-7 p.m.
     Cost is $10 per car pre register now for event t-shirt, raffle ticket and dash plaque to first 200 entries by July 15. Proceeds to benefit scholarship programs, the Mountain Empire Men's Club/MNCC Christmas Drive Trophies and 50/50 raffle.
     Open to all cars and motorcycles. For more information one may call 985-9594 or check out Monday Nite Car Club.

VFW to hold Swap Meet
     CAMPO — The Campo VFW Post 2080 will hold a Swap Meet Aug.13. Tables are for rent at $5 for vendors.
     Hot dogs, drinks and a bake sale will be available from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jane at 478-5916 or Gloria at 478-2853.

Between the Stripes fundraiser for big cats
     ALPINE — The second annual Between the Stripes fundraiser for Lions, Tigers and Bears will take place Oct. 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. Participants will be able to take part in live and silent auction, various activities and of course eat alongside the big cats.
     Money from the event will go to raise funds for a new exercise enclosure. More than $150,000 is needed to pay for the chain link alone to build the 250 by 150 foot enclosure.
     Tickets for Between the Stripes are only available in advance and numbers are limited. Adults are $75 and children under 12 can get in for $25.
     For more information, to become a member, or to buy tickets please call 659-8078 or check online at www.lionstigersandbears.org.

Project C.A.R.E. helps those who live alone
     Project C.A.R.E. may be able to help those who live alone or those concerned about a senior who lives alone.
     This is a community program that involves community service agencies and local businesses in providing services to any senior or disabled person. Programs include RUOK, Postal Alert, Gatekeeper, Vial of Life, YANA (You Are Not Alone), Safe Return and more. These free programs help maintain people in their homes. 
     For more information, call 740-4214.