Kiwanis holds Youth Olympics Jan. 21
     ALPINE — The Kiwanis Club of Alpine will hold its annual Youth Olympics on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Alpine Elementary School.
     Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. Magician Amazing Dana will perform at 10:30 a.m. aand medal presentations will be made from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
     The 12 events available include, basketball dribble, basketball free throw, long jump, rope skipping, pull-ups, soccer ball dribble, softball throw, bicycle gymkhana, sit ups and 20, 40 and 60 meter races.
      In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28. For more information one may contact the Kiwanis club at www.AlpineKiwanis.org.

Eltinge is topic at Historical Society lunch
     The Alpine Historical Society will host a potluch luncheon at 1 p.m., and special program  Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Alpine Woman's Club, 2156 Alpine Blvd.
     Speaker, Susan Walter, will discuss the life of female impersonator and Alpine resident, Julian Eltinge (1881-1941). Susan has discovered many in depth stories about his life that she will share. The silent film, Madame Behave, starring Julian Eltinge will be shown.
     Interested parties are asked to RSVP Carol Morrison at 445-2544 or get on the list at www.alpinehistory@cox.net.

Mountain Health to host blood drive
      Mountain Health will host a blood drive at Alpine Family Medicine, 1620 Alpine Blvd., at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  on Thursday, March 2.
     Donors may sign-up by contacting Stephanie Ross at 445-6200, ext.166.

Time to register for Miss Alpine pageant
     ALPINE — An orientation meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25,  for girls between the ages of 14 and 24, who are interested in competing in the 2006 Miss Alpine and Miss Teen Alpine pageants.
     The orientation will be held at the Alpine Community Center and application packets may be picked up there now, until the event.
     The pageant itself will be held at the Dreamcatcher Lounge in the Viejas Casino and Turf club on March 13.
     For further information, one may call Theresa Osborn at 445-3685.

Granite Hills surfers hold fund-raiser
     EL CAJON — The Granite Hills High School Surf Club will hold its annual awards banquet and silent auction fund-raiser on Feb. 2.
      The Granite Hills surfers are not a school sponsored club, due to lack of funding, and rely solely on the annual silent auction to bring in the money necessary to keep the program going. Money raised will help the team buy surfing-related items.
     For further information,  one may contact Sandi Steeber, silent auction committee member, at 445-5202.

Generator celebration planned
     CAMPO — Mountain Health and Community Services will hold an unveiling ceremony at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, to celebrate acquisition of its new generator.
     The generator will power its Campo health care center in the event of a disaster and the party will be held at the facility, located at 31115 Highway 94
     Interested parties may RSVP with Kristie Coronado at 455-6200, ext.160.