Controlled burns held at Lake Jennings
     LAKE JENNINGS — A series of controlled burns are currently taking place at Lake Jennings.
     They will continue over the next several weeks, as allowed by the CDF, to remove cut brush and debris around the lake as a fire prevention measure.

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, and to purchase tickets, one may contact Larry Galm at 445-5750.

County to gather input on Camp Lockett
     CAMPO — The San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation will host a meeting to get public input on plans to develop portions of the old Camp Lockett military base in Campo.
     The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 1, in the community center building at 976 Sheridan Rd., Campo.
     For further information, one may call Patrick McDonough at (858) 495-5162.

Country line dancing class at ACC
     ALPINE — The Alpine Community Center will host a country line dancing exercise class every Saturday beginning June 3, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the park stage at 1830 Alpine Blvd.
     Cost for participants is $7 per class. For more information one may contact 445-7330.

Kiwanis child safety event is June 3
     ALPINE — On Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Alpine Kiwanis Child Safety Event will be held in the Alpine Community Center parking lot, 1830 Alpine Blvd., in Alpine.
     Professionally trained staff members from the San Diego Safe Kids Coalition will inspect and/or install your child's car seat. Child safety advocates say that in 96.7 percent of the San Diego County children’s car seats are installed incorrectly.
     Kiwanians will also be on hand at the location with their Child I.D. Kit Program. Fingerprinting and photographing your child will be free. San Diego Sheriff’s Department Crime Prevention Specialist Paula Dickenson will also be on hand to offer other safety tips.
     For further information, one may contact the Event Chairman, Jim Cate at 890-2283.

Workshop teaches your dog
to help you avoid rattlesnakes
     Quail Unlimited will host a “Snake Break Your Dog” workshop on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4.
     A professional dog trainer will use live, but harmless, rattlesnakes to teach dogs to recognize the sight, sound and smell of rattlesnakes. Patrick Callaghan Enterprises will conduct the workshop to teach dogs how to alert owners of rattlesnakes and avoidance training.
     The cost for the weekend workshop is $70 and proceeds benefit Quail Unlimited, a nonprofit organization. Reservations are required.
     For more information or for reservations one may call 669-3739, or check online at www.SDQU.org.

Celebrate Father’s Day with Italian buffet
     ALPINE — Christ The King Episcopal Church will hold an Italian night on Saturday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m.
     Tickets for the dinner are $15, which includes an Italian buffet dinner including beverage and desert. Kids get in for free. There will also be live entertainment, door prizes and an auction.
     For more information one may call 445-8968.

First annual Alpine Mind,
Body, and Soul health fair is coming
     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 853-9579.

36th annual Pine Valley Days 
scheduled for end of July
     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 from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by dancing to the tunes of Project X. The barbecue cost is $7 per adult and $4 for each child under 12.
     Saturday the 29th starts out with the biggest parade in East County, which starts at 9 a.m. and includes more than 60 entries rolling along Old Highway 80. After the parade there will be an arts and crafts extravaganza in the parking lot of Mountain Market and behind the Community Clubhouse.
     For more information one may contact Corinne at 473-9002. Please contact Dick Dupree at 473-8683 for more information on the arts and crafts booths. Please contact Greg Reynolds at 473-8707 if you are interested in serving food at a booth. Please contact Jerry Miller at 473- 9514 or Greg Reynolds to volunteer.

Alpine historic buildings open for viewing
     ALPINE — Three historic buildings will be open for viewing Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Alpine. The opportunity to view these buildings is provided 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 new exhibit about historic Highway 80 is now on display. For further information, one may call Carol Morrison at 445-2544.
     The third historic building 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.

Take part in ‘Art in its Natural Habitat’
     ALPINE — Painters, photographers and writers are invited to memorialize Alpine’s beauty as part of “Art in its Natural Habitat,” at Wright’s Field, on Sunday, May 28.
     Plein Aire painting is encouraged between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bring your own supplies. Photographs are best taken at sunrise or right before sunset. Wright's Field is right behind Joan Mac Queen Middle School at 2001 Tavern Road.
     All photographs, paintings, haiku and poetry from Art in its Natural Habitat/Plein Aire Experience, will be on display at the ALFA bookstore, and the Creek Shopping Center from June 16 to July 2. Artists and family will be honored with an artists reception.
     For more information, one may call 445-5249 or 445-3254.

Memorial bench to be dedicated to Noble
     ALPINE — Friends, family and co-workers will join together on Memorial Day, May 29 at 11 a.m. to honor the late Elizabeth “Betty” Noble and to dedicate a carved-stone park bench placed near the flag pole in the veterans’ memorial area of the Alpine Cemetery.
     The dedication ceremony will be part of the annual Memorial Day service at the cemetery, presented by the American Legion and The Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Sgt. Major Noble was one of the first women in the country to enlist in the United States Marines in 1943 during World War II.
     After her death on June 3, 2005, in Hilton Head, N. C., where she had been playing golf in a marine tournament, many memorial gifts were sent to the Alpine Historical Society and the Alpine Woman's Club, organizations in which she was an active member.
     Following the ceremony, all the guests are invited to the VFW club house, 2495 Victoria Drive, for a reception and lunch.

Novelty Dog Show coming up
     ALPINE —The second annual Alpine Novelty Dog Show will take place June 3, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Tom C. Dyke Park, adjacent to the Tavern Road on-ramp.
This years event will include 16 different classes for participants including , Best Six Legs, The Dog That Ate New York, and Cutest Dog.
     Organizers are currently looking for sponsors to help pay for the event. For more information or to be a sponsor one may contact Becky Kirkwood at 445-6201 or beckybardoo@yahoo.com.

Local schools participate in essay contest
     ALPINE — The Alpine Historical Society is conducting its third annual essay contest during the month of May.
     All local third grade teachers were invited to participate and include the essay contest as a part of their local history unit of study. Entries must relate to one of three topics: Life in Alpine 100 years ago (an imaginary letter to someone who lives in another part of the country), my favorite historical person in Alpine, my favorite historical place in Alpine.
     Certificates and cash prizes will be given to the top three winners in each topic category.
     For more information, one may contact Don Tarr at 659-1378 or send an e-mail to alpinehistory@cox.net.

Alpine Church presents SoulVoice
     ALPINE — On Saturday evening, June 3, four soulful women will lift hearts and spirits through song, at the Alpine Church of Spiritual Living.
     SoulVoice is a women’s a capella quartet begun by Val Cooper in October 2004. The quartet consists of Val Cooper, Susie Hall, Claudia Previn Stasny and Trish Marr. 
     Tickets are $15, and the concert begins at 7 p.m., at the Alpine Women’s Club, 2156 Alpine Blvd. Tickets are available from the Alpine Church of Spiritual Living, SoulVoice members, or at the door.
     For more information , or to purchase tickets, one may contact the church at 445-6459 or visit www.alpinechurch.com.

Bloodmobile to visit Alpine Elementary
     ALPINE — The San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will accept blood donations at an open to the public blood drive sponsored by The Alpine Kiwanis at Alpine Elementary School, 1850 Alpine Blvd., on Saturday, June 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
     All donors at this drive will be awarded a specially designed San Diego Blood Bank T-shirt; a voucher for a free oil change, courtesy of Evans Tire and Service Centers; a free 5 x 7 Photo Enlargement with any “In store” processing courtesy of Longs Drugs; a voucher for 50 percent off Longs Brand items; and a voucher for a free car wash, courtesy of Genie Car Wash.
     For more information or to make an appointment, one may call the San Diego Blood Bank at 1-800-4MY-SDBB or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.