Alpine historic buildings open
     ALPINE — Three historic buildings will be open for viewing this Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Alpine, offered by the Alpine Historical Society and the Alpine Woman's Club.
     The Alpine Historical Society offers two 1890's houses for viewing — the Captain Adam Beaty house and the Dr. Sophronia Nichols house, both located at 2116 Tavern Rd. A display on the life and works of Beatrice La Force can now be seen. Call Carol Morrison at 445-2544 for more information.
     The third historic building open for visitors is Alpine's original Town Hall, circa 1899, at 2156 Alpine Blvd., now home to the Alpine Woman's Club. This building has a hand-dug basement, and a nostalgic collection of pictures and memorabilia. Call Joan Waterworth at 659-3946 for more information.

Relay for life holds information meeting
     ALPINE — The American Cancer Society’s 2006 Alpine Relay For Life, Aug. 19-20, will hold an information meeting on Monday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alpine Community Center.
     At the meeting groups, participating groups from Alpine and the Back Country will be forming teams, and learning about online donations and the relay schedule. Relay For Life is the largest, non-profit fundraising event in the world, reaching 4,200 communities across the country, and raising more than $300 million this year for cancer research, treatment, education and patient services.
     For information about the Relay for Life, one may contact Carol Lewis at 445-6321 or clewis10@aol.com.

Farm bureau offers scholarships
     SAN DIEGO COUNTY — The San Diego County Farm Bureau’s Scholarship Program is offering scholarships to college and college-bound students who are residents of San Diego County and pursuing a degree in agriculture or a closely related field. Applicants are not required to be Farm Bureau members and the application deadline is April 14.
     The San Diego County Farm Bureau scholarship application is available to established students as well as entering freshmen at two- or four-year colleges or universities. Scholarship recipients will be selected primarily on academic achievement, career goals, and a commitment to study agriculture. Secondary criteria include extracurricular activities, financial need and written expression.
     Applications and recommendation forms are available from the Farm Bureau office or can be downloaded from its web site at www.sdfarmbureau.org, where applicants can also download information about many more agriculture-related scholarship programs also accepting applications. Completed applications for San Diego County Farm Bureau scholarships must be received in the Farm Bureau office at 1670 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido no later than 5 p.m. Friday, April 14.

BCLT has sunset walk in Wright’s Field
     ALPINE — The Back Country Land Trust is offering a sunset walk in Wright’s Field on Sunday, April 2, beginning at 6 p.m. 
     BCLT board member and Cuyamaca College Geography Professor Michael Wangler will be on hand to speak during the walk. Enjoy the preserve’s natural beauty, unique history, and spring sprouts as the sun sets over this scenic native grassland.
Meet in the Joan MacQueen Middle School parking lot at 2001 Tavern Road. The walk is free for all those interested in taking part. This is a great opportunity to take photos for the Wright’s Field 2006 Photo Contest.

Campo-Lake Morena roundup
     CAMPO — The Campo-Lake Morena roundup will take place Saturday, April 8 at DDD Ranch on Lake Morena Boulevard in Campo.
     Admission is $5 per person at the gate. Events during the day include all-day gymkhana, wild cow milking, ranch roping, bull riding, a mountain man encampment, an 1800s gunfight featuring the Hole-In-The-Wall Gang, and vendor booths and exhibits.
     For more information one may contact Mike Young at 478-2147 or Martin Mendoza at 742-1050.

Knights of Columbus host luau
     ALPINE — The Knights of Columbus will hold a Taste of the Islands Luau at the Alpine Community Center on Saturday, June 3, from 6 to 11 p.m. For more information one may contact Larry Galm at 445-5750.

Kiwanis holds child safety event at community center
     ALPINE — On Saturday, June 3, the child safety event will be held at the Alpine Community Center’s Parking lot, 1830 Alpine Blvd., in Alpine. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
     Eight professional trained staff members from the San Diego Safe Kids Coalition will be on hand to inspect and/or install your child's car seat. The Sponsors are asking the Public to come to our Event and your child’s car seat inspected or installed and help reduc incorrectly installed seats.
     Kiwanians will also be on hand at the location with their Child I.D. Kit Program. The San Diego Sheriff’s Department Crime Prevention Specialist Paula Dickenson will also be on hand to offer other safety tips.
     For more information one may contact the event chairman, Jim Cate at 890-2283.

Mom’s group has prayer retreat
     PINE VALLEY — Women of all ages and seasons of life will gather from March 31 to April 2 for the Pacific Regional Retreat for Moms in Touch, a prayer ministry that meets and prays regularly for children and schools. The theme for the retreat, which will be held at Pine Valley Bible Conference Center, is “Growing a Heart for Prayer.” 
     Founder Fern Nichols will be the featured speaker, breakout workshops will be given by leaders in Moms in Touch.
     For more information or to make a reservation, one may contact Sue Mooney at (626) 963-4700 or go the Moms in Touch web site at www.momsintouch.org.

Alpine Roadrunners’ sign-ups continue
     EAST COUNTY — Sign-ups for the Alpine Roadrunner track and field program will take place Saturday, March 25, from 12 to 4 p.m., at the Alpine Elementary Auditorium.
     The Alpine Roadrunners will be the birth of U.S.A. track and field to the East County/ Alpine area. 
     Ages four to 15 are welcome to sign up. Required documents for sign-up are, a physical (no more than one year old), a birth certificate, and medical insurance. Cost is $180 per athlete.
     For more information, one may contact Alpine league president, Kinya Lewis at 726-2501, or at kinyalewis@sbcglobal.net.

Bethel Assembly hosts dinner theater
     ALPINE — Bethel Christian Assembly located at 1929 Arnold Way, will be having a mystery dinner theater on March 31. Dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m. The show is, The Show Stopping Nun Nabber.
     In the play, soon following the first act, actors begin to turn up missing. This mystery dinner theater is filled with laughs, turns, twists, and a great dinner and dessert.
     The cost for tickets is $10 pre-sell, and $11 at the door. Seating is limited, so please make sure to get your tickets soon.
     For more information, or to purchase tickets, one may contact 445-5508.

MOMS club reschedules rummage sale
     EL CAJON — The MOMS Club of Alpine and Mountain Empire will hold its annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 1, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Los Coches Wal-Mart Parking Lot, 13487 Camino Canada, El Cajon.
     The sale features bargains on all types of maternity, baby and children's clothing, toys and gear. All funds generated by this event will be given to local charities benefiting women and children. The group is a local chapter of the nonprofit International MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club.

VFW gears up for Easter
     CAMPO — The annual Campo VFW Post 2080 Bicycle Rodeo and Easter Egg Hunt will take place April 9.
     Egg Hunt, Bike Rodeo, food and prizes for the kids. Watch for details coming soon.

Kiwanis holds annual Easter breakfast
     ALPINE — The Kiwanis Club of Alpine will hold their 52nd Annual Carmelo Manuele Easter Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 16, from 7 a.m. to noon. 
    Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice, coffee and milk, and the Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos. The Annual Event is held at the Alpine Elementary School Auditorium located at 1850 Alpine Blvd. Tickets are $5 donations for adults and $2 for children, 12 years and under.
     Tickets may be purchased at Alpine True Value Hardware, The Alpine Chamber of Commerce, from any Kiwanian or at the door.

Committee to discuss new high school
     ALPINE — The Alpine High School Citizens Committee will meet Monday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Alpine Community Center.
     Grossmont Union High School District superintendent Terry Ryan and other district trustees will be on hand at the meeting to update the public on the search for a school site in Alpine and answer questions from attendees.
     All Alpine residents are encouraged to attend. For more information about the committee or the upcoming meeting, one may call Terri King at 445-8968 or e-mail George Barnett at BigG88882@cox.net.

Bethel invites children to Fiesta
     ALPINE — Bethel Christian Assembly invites all children ages three to 12, to a Fiesta, where c hildren are fired up about Jesus.
     Fiesta is an exciting way for kids to learn more about Jesus’ love, and the children will have fun doing Bible learning activities, singing songs, playing team building games, nibble Maraca Munchies and take on a daily challenge to let Jesus grow in their homes.
     Fiesta begins on April 10 and continues through April 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Bethel Christian Assembly, 1929 Arnold Way 
     For more information or to pre-register your children please call 445-5508.

Kiwanis Club of Alpine participates in walk for multiple sclerosis
     SAN DIEGO — The Kiwanis Club of Alpine is sending a team, the Alpine Trailblazers, down to the Embarcadero on Sunday, April 30 to participate in the 2006 MS Walk. Walkers have their choice of taking a 5K or 10K stroll along the San Diego Bay while raising money to help those who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis. 
     The Alpine Trailblazers are looking for additional team members or those who would like to pledge them with a donation. If you would like to walk or sponsor this team please call team captain, Jan Herold at 445-5255.