Queen of Angels Church presents Summerfest
     ALPINE — The Queen of Angels Church will hold its the seventh annual Summerfest, beginning on Friday, June 3 at 5 p.m. 
     Activities will include a silent auction and spaghetti dinner. Karaoke will be open to all from 7:30 until 9:30. Friday’s event concludes at 10 p.m.
     On Saturday, the fun begins at 3 p.m. with a silent auction. Outdoor Mass will be held in the parking lot at 4:00, and a prime rib and chicken dinner will be served from 5:30 until 7:30. After that, guests may dance under the stars to the Queen of Angels’ DJ, and the event closes at 10:30.
     For event information, one may contact Jim Easterling at Queen of Angels Church, 445-2145.

Alpine Chorale prepares for 2005 Spring Concert
     ALPINE — The Alpine Chorale invites its friends and neighbors to attend its Annual Spring Concert at 2 p.m., on Sunday, June 5, at Boulder Oaks Elementary School.
     Refreshments will be served.

Essay winner to be announced during History Days
     ALPINE — Prize winners in the Alpine Historical Society's essay contest for third graders will be invited to ride on the society's float in the Viejas Days Parade this September. They'll also win cash prizes and certificates and the three top winners will read their essays aloud for the History Days Celebration on June 4 at the museum. All the winners will be treated to free ice cream sundaes as an extra reward.
     The essay committee from the society, headed by Don Tarr, expects to be reading 200 essays during the next week as it chooses the winners.
     “We contacted the third grade classes in all three elementary schools,” he said. “They are the ones studying Alpine history. The teachers were all very cooperative and are using the essays as regular class assignments.”
     Alpine History Days is set for June 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. the prizes will be awarded at 12:30 p.m. on the back steps of the Beaty House section of the museum at 2116 Tavern Road. A chili/salad lunch topped off with ice cream sundaes will be available for purchase. The museum will be featuring a special exhibit honoring the late Bea La Force.

Classic Cruise car show returns to El Cajon
     EL CAJON — The El Cajon Community Development Corporation will host the Cajon Classic Cruise from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday from May 18 to Sept. 28. 
     The Cajon Classic Cruise features more than 500 classic, custom and hot rod cars valued at more than $10 million. The free weekly event is centered on East Main Street at Prescott Promenade, just east of the Main and Magnolia intersection downtown El Cajon.
     A series of show events are planned, including an Independence Day celebration on June 29; a Salute to the American Hot Dog on July 20; National Night Out on Aug. 3; a VIP Parade on Aug. 24, and a special Halloween Car Show on Oct. 26. Raffle tickets will be sold every Wednesday for a fully restored 1952-1956 Chevron Short Tohkeim 39 gas pump to be given away at the Sept. 28 show.

New writers’ group to meet
     ALPINE — A new writer’s group is forming and will meet each Thursday at 1 p.m. in the recreation center of the Creekside Meadows Apartments, 1750 Arnold Way.
     Participation is free and activities will include discussion, support and critique of members’ poems, prose, plays, books, brochures, biographies, or biblical stories.
     For further information, one may call Grace Nichols at 445-2779.

Homemakers offer best deals in town
     CAMPO — The new Mountain Empire Homemakers thrift store, located at 987 Sheridan Rd. across from the Campo Senior Center, is regularly open Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Homemakers use thrift shop proceeds to fund scholarships for local students and donate to other community programs.
     For further information, one may call Sue Fallgren at 478-2149. 

Chapel of the Hills to host camp out
     Chapel of the Hills Church will host a camp out from 2 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 3-5 at the Wooded Hills Group Camp. The area offers great hiking, pine and oak trees and mountain bike trails. The trip offers a variety of activities, meals, and music around the campfire. The cost is $35 per site.
     For more information, including directions and what to bring, contact Chapel of the Hills Church.

Spirit choir accepting new members
     ALPINE — Alpine children between the ages of six and 13 are invited to join the Spirit Choir. 
     Directed by Joanne Ginkel, with husband Ludwig Ginkel as production manager, the youngsters meet every Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the Alpine Community Church. There they learn lively new fun songs and rehearse older ones. 
     The choir sings about once a month and on special holiday occasions during the church’s worship service. Contact Ginkel at 445 8480 for more information.

Kindergarten enrollment is underway
     ALPINE — Enrollment for kindergarten 2005-06 began April 11. Enrollment packets are available at Creekside Early Learning Center and at all Alpine elementary schools, the Alpine Union School District office, Viejas Indian School, and Joan MacQueen Middle School.
Children born on or before Dec. 2, 2000 are eligible to attend kindergarten. 
     To register your child for kindergarten, you must provide a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate, a physical dated after April 2, 2005, up-to-date immunization records, and current proof of residence such as an electric bill, propane bill, water bill or tax bill.
     Please call CELC at 659-8250 for further information. 
The Creekside Early Learning Center office is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Soccer sign-ups getting underway
     ALPINE — AYSO Alpine Region 295 invites all girls and boys from ages four through 18 years old to sign up for the coming soccer season. 
     The remaining sign-up dates are: Tuesday, May 31 at Boulder Oaks Elementary from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 4 at Alpine Elementary School from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
     Registration for this season will close July 1 and the fee is $85 with multiple player discounts offered to families registering more than one player. The fee includes 16 weeks of soccer, full uniforms, individual and team pictures, an action-packed yearbook and, best of all, no fund raising is required. 
     A parent or guardian must be present at registration and should provide the name and telephone numbers for their insurance carrier, doctor and a contact in case of emergency. A birth certificate is required if your child did not play last year.
     For further information, one may call 445-AYSO.

East County NRA meets in Alpine
     ALPINE – The East County NRA is now holding meetings in Alpine at the Bread Basket restaurant. Regular meetings will now be held the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
     At the last meeting the group was entertained by retired Fish and Game representative Bob Turner with a slide show of American Mountain lions.
     The chapter would like to extend an invitation to NRA members and people who would like to become members. Bob Maupin at Hi Pass sports will accept applications from new members and those wishing to become active in the NRA.

American Cancer Society hosts Relay for Life
     EL CAJON — The American Cancer Society will host the Relay for Life in East County on June 25 and 26 at Granite Hills High School, 1719 E. Madison Ave., in El Cajon.
     The relay is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people take turns running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one member on the track at all times. This year’s event will run from 10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
     Every year, Relay for Life brings together millions of people to raise money to help prevent cancer, save lives and diminish suffering from the disease. People can participate by joining a team, sponsoring a team, or just cheering the walkers on.
     More information can be found on the website, or locally by contacting Kathy Woodland by phone at 579-1389, or e-mail Liz Berle, publicity coordinator, or phone 606-1917.