Visit ‘Art
in its Natural Habitat’
ALPINE — The Alpine Artists
Association will hold an art show, from now through July 2
at the Alpine Library Friends Association bookstore in the
Alpine Creek Shopping Center.
The show, entitled Artists in
Wright's Field; Art in its Natural Habitat, will showcase
art inspired by the beauty of Wright's Field, with
paintings, poetry, and photographs.
Interested artists and art
aficionados may contact Nina Avery 445-3254 for show
details.
Mind,
Body, Soul health fair is June 17
ALPINE — The first annual Mind,
Body and Soul Health Fair will be held Saturday, June 17
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wild West Athletic Club
parking lot, 2710 Alpine Blvd.
Sponsorship and vendor booth rental
space is available starting at $25.
For more information one may
contact the club at 823-9579.
Crown
Hills holds 4th of July parade
ALPINE — Patriotism and small
town community spirit will be the theme of Alpine’s 9th
Annual Independence Day Parade, hosted by the homeowners of
Crown Hills with help from the Alpine Kiwanis Club.
The family-friendly event will kick
off at noon with the flyover of four German biplanes and
include colorful floats, equestrian units, llamas, ponies,
antique cars and motorcycles, a monster truck and live
music.
All children are encouraged to
decorate themselves, their dogs, bikes, skateboards or even
their parents. An adult must accompany each group of kids.
Red, white and blue costumes are always a welcome addition.
The parade travels along Gentian Way and Victoria Park
Terrace. Those marching in the festivities must arrive at 11
a.m. for staging. Parking will be on Victoria Park Terrace
only.
Please RSVP to Shirley Green at
659-0562, if you would like to participate or learn more
about the event.
Chamber
of commerce hosts 'Evening With Your Elected
Representatives'
ALPINE — Join your local elected
representatives for a lively evening discussion of important
hot topics affecting Alpine and the Back Country. Bring your
questions, enjoy dinner and take advantage of the
opportunity to meet friends, neighbors and government
officials in an informative community event.
The Alpine Chamber of Commerce’s
8th Annual Evening With Your Elected Representatives will be
held on July 26 at 6 p.m. in the Viejas Dreamcatcher Lounge.
Among the big names expected to attend are Assemblyman Jay
LaSuer, AUSD President Mary Wiggins, GUHSD President Jim
Kelly, Padre Dam board member Joel Anderson, Sheriff Bill
Kolender, Supervisor Dianne Jacob and Congressman Duncan
Hunter.
For reservations, one may obtain an
RSVP card from the Alpine Chamber of Commerce. For further
information, one may call 445-2722.
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Learn
to line dance for fitness
ALPINE — For those struggling
with the newest abdominal roller, protein shake or crash
diet, consider a simple, fun and healthy alternative.
Believe it or not, country line dancing in the park is the
latest fad in exercise.
The Alpine Community Center offers
an outdoor fitness class every Saturday morning. Each
session runs from 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. and costs $7.
For more information, please call
445-7330.
Alpine
Revitalization meeting coming up
ALPINE — The next meeting of
Supervisor Dianne Jacob’s Alpine Revitalization Steering
Committee will be held June 23, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the
Crown Hill clubhouse.
All revitalization sub-committees
should meet prior to the June 23 meeting to prepare updates
to the community matrix. Return changes to Sharon Ford no
later than June 12, sharon.ford@sdcounty.ca.gov.
The Crown Hills clubhouse is at
1821 Victoria Park Terrace.
Campo
Stomp band just starting up
CAMPO — Campo Music is offering
the opportunity for those interested to be part of a new
musical group. Patterned after the group Stomp, participants
of any age and any experience level will learn unique
musical styles and instruments.
Joining is free of charge, children
under the age of 8 are required to have a parent or guardian
present.
For more information one may
contact Lynn at 478-5479, 933-3755, or check online at
www.campo-music.com.
CFR
holds pancake breakfast
CAMPO — Campo Fire and Rescue
Auxiliary will hold a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m.,
Tuesday, July 4 at the CFR fire station on Jeb Stuart Road.
The meal will cost $4 for adults and $3 for children and
will include all-you-can-eat pancakes, two sausage patties
and juice and coffee.
The morning will include a tour of
the station and an opportunity to meet the firefighters who
volunteer for the community.
Proceeds will benefit the fire
department.
Calling
poets, authors and journalists
ALPINE — The Alpine
Writer’s Guild is in the process of organizing a writing
group for teens. If you are a local teenager and have an
interest in writing, please contact Lillian Fisher at
445-5537.
36th
annual Pine Valley Days scheduled
PINE VALLEY — The 36th annual
Pine Valley Days will take place July 28, 29 and 30 in Pine
Valley, hosted by the Mountain Empire Men’s Club.
The three-day event begins with a
deep pit barbecue at the Pine Valley Park. The barbecue cost
is $7 per adult and $4 for each child under 12.
Saturday, July 29 begins with the
biggest parade in East County. The parade starts at 9 a.m.
and includes more than 60 entries.
For more information, one may
contact Corinne at 473-9002.
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