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February 24, 2005

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Historic buildings open this weekend
     ALPINE – Three historic buildings will be open for viewing this weekend, Feb. 26 and Feb. 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Alpine. This opportunity is being provided by the Alpine Historical Society and the Alpine Woman’s Club, 2156 Alpine Blvd. The Alpine Historical Society museum is located at 2116 Tavern Road.
     The Alpine Woman’s Club will hold its monthly open house. This building is the original Alpine Town Hall, built in the 1890’s. 
     For further information about the Alpine Woman’s Club, call Joan Waterworth at 659-3946.
     The museum is also open for individuals or groups upon request. For further information one may call Carol Morrison at 445-2544.

Cemetery Association meets Monday
     ALPINE — The Alpine Cemetery Association will hold its annual general meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 28, at the Alpine Community Center.
Anyone within the Alpine Union or Mountain Empire Unified school district boundaries is eligible to purchase plots in the cemetery and any who automatically become members of the association and may help elect the board of directors.
     For further information, one may call President Betty Noble at 445-5206.

VFW Ladies Auxiliary announces upcoming events
     ALPINE – The Alpine VFW Ladies Auxiliary will hold a meeting on Mar. 5 at 9 a.m. with a follow up meeting to be held Mar. 12 at 11 a.m.
     On Thursday, Mar. 17 the Ladies Auxiliary will host a corned beef and cabbage dinner. The cost is a $5 donation and doors open at 3 p.m. On Saturday, Mar. 19, beginning at 10 a.m., will be the Rough Riders 4th annual Veterans Benefit dinner. The event will feature musical entertainment and dinner.
     Saturday, Mar. 26 will be the day for the 26th Poppy Drive at Daniel’s Market located in Alpine Creek Shopping Center. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
     Karaoke night at the VFW is every Friday evening and burgers are served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday.

Disney Quiz Night to aid kindergarteners
     ALPINE – The PTA for Creekside Early Learning Center at Alpine’s All Kindergarten school is sponsoring “Disney Quiz Night” on Friday, Mar. 11. Disney Quiz Night will entertain about 300 people and raise money to support the non-profit organization’s plan to buy kindergartner new playground equipment.
     Contributions are also welcomed from businesses and corporations, including items that can be used in the silent auction. Donors will be recognized in the program, and those who donate over $200 will be prominently featured in the program.
     For further information, one may call Brenda Holmes at 445-9264.

Historical society holds potluck lunch
     ALPINE – The Alpine Historical Society invites the community to a potluck luncheon this Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Alpine Mobile Home Estates Clubhouse, 2400 Alpine Blvd. Lunch will begin at 1 p.m. and guest Betty McMillen, Vice President of the Lakeside Historical Society and a three time Past President, will speak at 2 p.m.
     McMillen will discuss the history of Alpine and Lakeside and the restoration of their historic district. A 30-minute video will be shown.
     Bring a friend and enjoy some historical enlightenment on East County History. For more information, call Carol Morrison at 445-2544.

Home and Garden Spring show scheduled
     ALPINE – The Alpine Country Gifts and Crafts presents its 11th annual Home and Garden Spring Show, Mar. 3-6 at the Alpine Woman’s Club.
     The event will feature exclusive and unique items added daily from more than 30 dealers. Hours are Thursday 4 to 7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Woman’s Club is located at 2156 Alpine Blvd.

Bloodmobile to visit Viejas
     VIEJAS – The San Diego Blood Bank Bloodmobile will accept blood donations at a public blood drive hosted by Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Mar. 4. The drive will be held in the DreamCatcher room at Viejas.
    All donors will be awarded a limited edition “every drop counts” T-shirt, a voucher for a free car wash, a voucher for a free haircut, and other rewards.
    For further information, one may call the San Diego Blood Bank at 1-800-4MY-SDBB or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.

VFW to host annual Easter egg hunt
     CAMPO – The Campo VFW will hold its annual community Easter egg hunt, Saturday, Mar. 13, at noon. Following the Easter egg hunt a bicycle rodeo will be held at 1 p.m.
     There will be lots of food available for a nominal fee. Hot dogs, soda, coffee, nachos, and will include an Auxiliary Bake Sale for your sweet tooth.
     You may become a member of the VFW and the ladies auxiliary if you, your spouse, or immediate member of your family has served in a foreign war.

Boulder Oaks to host Western Days
     ALPINE – The Boulder Oaks Elementary School PTA is hosting Western Days Carnival for the youth of Alpine on Friday, Apr. 15. The evening will include games, a rock wall, a cakewalk, good music, great food and a silent auction.
     The program will raise money for the 460 students at the school. Local businesses are encouraged to help by donating goods or services.
     For more information, one may call PTA President Carrie Schimke at 445-8676, or e-mail her at boespta@yahoo.com.
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