Stargazers invited
to Wright’s Field
ALPINE — The Back Country Land Trust will sponsor a Stargazing
Nite on Friday, June 30, from 8 to 10 p.m. Brian Jennings, an
Alpine resident and San Diego Astronomy Association member,
will lead a night of stargazing next to Wright's Field.
We will view the setting moon's craters and other exciting
constellations through telescopes including one that's 8-feet
long with a 17-inch lens. Don’t forget to bring a flashlight!
Meet in front of Joan McQueen Middle School, 2001 Tavern Road.
Business classes offered through ACC
ALPINE — The Alpine Chamber of Commerce and the Professional
Development Academy through the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community
College District are offering complete training in just a few
three-hour sessions. The classes will help improve service and
increase business skills. Training will take place locally and
is tuition-free.
Each Frontline Session includes tips on getting organized,
business communications and cultural awareness.
For further information, one may call the chamber at 445-2722.
Sunday Art Walks run all summer long
ALPINE — The Alpine Artists Association will be having its
first in a series of monthly Art Walks the first weekend of
July. This event allows art aficionados to leisurely view
beautiful artwork and meet with artists.
The first Art Walk will be held at the Women’s Club located at
2156 Alpine Boulevard on July 2. Hours for viewing and
purchasing art will be from 10 a.m. to 1p.m.
The group features fine art and artists from in and around the
Alpine area. Artist spaces are available. Please call
Christina Avery at 445-3254 for more information, or email
Joyce Mowat at jmow3@juno.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.
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 takes place in Crown hills 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.
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Wildlife Survey
Training for Crestridge
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Tracking Team is offering free
training to volunteers interested in assisting with wildlife
monitoring at Crestridge Ecological Reserve.
Learn to recognize tracks of native mammal species, and join
an experienced tracker on wildlife surveys. Training will take
place on July 15 from 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Los
Penasquitos Canyon Preserve Ranch House.
Please call (760) 715-4102, or visit www.sdtt.org for more
information.
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.
Meet 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. For reservations, one may
obtain an RSVP card from the Alpine Chamber of Commerce. For
further information, one may call 445-2722.
ALFA half-price day held each Wednesday
ALPINE — Wednesdays will be great deal days at the Alpine
Library Friends Bookstore. Most items will be half-off! The
used bookstore regularly has low prices, but from now on every
Wednesday means slashed prices and smiling faces.
“We've received so many book donations that we need to turn
the inventory over faster,” said Jill Sing, a bookstore
volunteer. “We also hope to stay open later on Wednesdays…so
all those returning from work can benefit from our half price
reductions.”
The bookstore, located in the Alpine Creek Town Center, is
open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers are always welcome!
Contact the Alpine Library Friends at the bookstore, by phone
at 722-1277 or online at www.alpinelibraryfriends.org.
Line dancing class offered each Saturday
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. |
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