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.
Vacancy on the
Descanso Water board of directors
DESCANSO — Effective Oct. 17, 2006, a vacancy has
occurred for the Board of Directors of the Descanso Community
Water District. The Board will consider appointment at the
group’s regular meeting on Friday, Dec. 1 at 9 a.m. in the
Descanso Town Hall.
Interested persons, who reside in the district, have
experience and time to commit to the board may contact Felipe
Gonzalez at 409-7751 or e-mail
felipe.Gonzalez@amwater.com.
Seniors can take advantage of
food distribution
BACK COUNTRY — Seniors living in the Back Country who
are 60 years of age of older can take advantage of a free food
service program, which delivers 40-pound boxes of food to
local specific points in the area.
Residents are currently trying to get the word out and
collect information about senior in the area who would like to
receive a food box. The current pick-up point in the
Campo/Lake Morena area is at Lake Morena Village.
For more information of to sign up to receive free
food, one may call Chris Harris at 478-2385.
CTN looking for local content
SAN DIEGO — The County is accepting applications for grants
that encourage non-profit and educational institutions to
produce quality and timely half-hour video productions. Five
$10,000 grants will be awarded through the Local Government
Programming Video Grant Program, and finished videos will be
aired on CTN, Cox channel 19, and Time Warner Channel 22.
Applications can be obtained at
www.ctn.org, by calling
595-4680, e-mailing
Jacquelyn
Collins or mailing Cable Franchise Administrator,
County of San Diego, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 208, San
Diego, CA, 92101.
Learn to dance at the community
center
ALPINE — The Learn to Dance Series held at the Alpine
Community Center continues on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 10
p.m.
With instruction by Luis Sumaya participants will learn
dances featuring east and west coast swing. General admission
is $10, $8 for seniors.
The community center is located at 1830 Alpine Blvd.
For more information one may contact the ACC at 445-7330.
Community center hosts second
annual fall tennis classic
ALPINE — The Alpine Community Center will be hosting
the Second Annual ACC Fall Tennis Classic on the weekend of
Nov. 18 and 19. The tournament will be adult mixed doubles
competition for experienced players. There will be trophies
for winners and some door prizes.
The entry fee is 16 dollars per player, and the
deadline to register is Nov. 13. The public is invited to
watch and cheer on their favorite players for free.
For information call Rene Toscano at 722- 1669 or e-mail at
retoscano@yahoo.com.
Mountain Empire Garden Club hosts
native plant sampler
LAKE MORENA — The Mountain Empire Garden Club will hold
a native plant sampler for Thanksgiving on Sunday, Nov. 19,
from 2 to 4 p.m. in Lake Morena.
Participants should prepare a dish made from a selected native
plant that grows in their own back yard.
For more information and for directions, contact Cheryl
Lenz at 766-9211.
November events at Fantastic
Ceramics
ALPINE — On Nov. 19, Fantastic Ceramics will have paint
for humanity, allowing customers to bring in one
non-perishable food item and receive a free 6-by-6-inch tile
frame back. Nov. 22 will be half off all Fall themed pottery.
Nov. 23 the gallery will be closed for Thanksgiving and
Nov. 24 the holiday hours begin, opening 9 a.m. every day
except Fridays and Sundays until Dec. 23.
For information call the store at 445-7200.
Log Jammin’ in Peutz Valley
PEUTZ VALLEY — During October many of the dead oak
trees were cut along the Puetz Valley road right of way and
stockpiled in the valley for the residents to use. On Nov. 19
from 11 a.m. till dark, Peutz Valley residents and people from
the Alpine Revitalization effort are invited to make use of
the log pile for furnishings, sculptures.
There will be assistance and equipment to help load
trucks, however safety equipment and tools are not provided.
Some items from the event will be donated to the Alpine Town
Center as part of the Alpine Revitalization effort. There is
also a mound of mulch available for the taking, and there will
be plenty of small firewood sized pieces.
For the less crafty, after dark there will be potluck
dinner and a classic holiday film starting at 5:30 p.m.
The event will take place at Joe and Rita Sterling’s place at
1646 Peutz Valley Road. For information call the Sterlings at
659-1234.
Community potluck in Pine Valley
PINE VALLEY — Tuesday, Nov. 28, there will be a
community potluck at the Pine Valley community center from 6
p.m. to 9 p.m. All mountain area residents are invited to
bring finger foods and enjoy crafts, music by violinist and
composer Bryan Butler carols and warm fellowship.
Artists, register for display space by Nov. 20. It will
be a $5 donation for setup. For information contact Susanne
Barrett at 473-0085 or e-mail at
Booklovingbunch@aol.com.
Santa Claus is coming to town
ALPINE — Santa arrives in Alpine on Friday, Dec. 1 at
6:30 p.m., riding down Alpine Boulevard for the 11th annual
Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Light.
Everyone is invited to be in the parade, the only
requirement is that your entry be decorated with lights.
Lighted costumes bikes, small trucks, golf carts, lawn
tractors, etcetera are encouraged.
Participants will meet at the Alpine Women’s Club
parking lot at 6 p.m. The parade will step off at 6:30 p.m.
and march down Alpine Boulevard to Alpine Elementary School.
Following the parade everyone is invited to join in the
lighting of the community Christmas trees and a community
sing-along, and of course the snow run.
For more information please call the Alpine Chamber of
Commerce at 445-2722.
Campo family nights
CAMPO — The Mountain Empire Collaborative is sponsoring Campo
Family Night at the Mountain Empire Community Center from 6 to
8:30 p.m. Attendees will have a chance to meet their
neighbors, have dinner, see a movie, play games, crafts and
much more. They will be on Fridays, Dec. 1, Jan. 26, Feb. 23,
March 30, April 27 and June 1.
Any information can be obtained at
www.mtnempirecollaborative.net.
AGSA enrollment coming up
ALPINE — Alpine Girls Softball will be enrolling on Dec. 9, 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boulder Oaks Elementary School for the early
bird special of $70. There will also be registration on Jan.
4, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Jan. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boulder
Oaks for $80.
Try-outs will be Saturday, Jan. 13, at Joan Mac Queen
Middle School. There will be a late registration after Jan.
20, to be announced for $125. For ages six years and under,
the registration fee is only $35.
Remember to bring your birth certificate with you.
Girls ages 5 to 16 are welcome to join. For further
information go to
eteamz.active.com/alpineasa/ or call 277-0501. |
The 10th annual Gift Bag Drive begins
ALPINE — The 10th annual Gift Drive is now underway,
looking for donations of clothes, food and children’s goods.
Brown bags are being distributed around town for residents to
fill with non-perishable food items, disposable diapers, kid’s
videos, blankets, backpacks, clothes, toys and art supplies.
Over 9,000 bags are given away to over 26 churches and
outreach centers and have brokered thousands of dollars in
donations to community organizations helping the hungry,
assisting military families and needy children.
For pick up call Jeff Campbell prior to Dec. 15, at
445-3322. For more information visit
www.GiftBagDrive.com.
Local 4-H looking for more Amigos
ALPINE — The Alpine Amigos 4-H is looking for interested youth
between the ages of five and 19 to join the club.
Would you love to learn more about farm animals and
crafts? Come see what 4-H is all about. General Meetings are
held the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Alpine
Community Center.
For more information call Linda at 445-8610 or Charla
at 445-4249.
Voice of democracy essay contest
ALPINE — The VFW is having a VFW Voice of Democracy Contest,
for a grand prize of a $30,000 scholarship along with many
others. Contestants are to write a 3 to 5 minute national
patriotic speech expressing their interpretation of freedom’s
challenge. The competition is open to ninth through 12th
graders.
To enter, or for information contact the Alpine VFW at
445- 8740.
Good Shepherd will hold
church-wide rummage sale
ALPINE — Good
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will be holding its
annual rummage sale on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at the church barn located on the corner of Tavern Road and
Oak Haven.
There will lots of household items, clothing, toys and
miscellaneous furniture for sale through the day.
Fall crafts show
ALPINE — The Alpine Arts and Crafts Association will be
hosting Fall Craft Shows at the Alpine community center on
Nov. 18 and 19.
The event will feature everything from hand painted
country items, hand blown glass, to crochet garments.
For information go to
www.geocities.com/alpine_arts_and_crafts/ or e-mail at
alpine_arts_ and_crafts@yahoo.com.
ALFA book signing
ALPINE — Alpine Library Friends Association is having a
book signing featuring a longtime Alpine resident Catherine
Hand and her book The Green Beach. The reception will take
place in the ALFA Bookstore located in the Alpine Creek
Shopping Center on Saturday, Nov. 18, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
There will be a free wine and cheese reception as well
as socialization time with the author and open discussion of
the book. Attendees are encouraged to read the book before
hand, and it is now available at the ALFA Bookstore.
Viejas holiday tree lighting
ALPINE — Viejas Outlet center will kick off the
holidays with two events on Nov. 18 and 19.
The lighting of San Diego’s largest holiday tree will
take place at 6 p.m. and will feature a performance of
children from the Kumeyaay Youth Leadership Alliance, along
with Mr. And Mrs. Claus. In addition Viejas Outlet Center will
host the Baja Kumeyaay Native American Art and Culture
demonstrations and sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 18 and
19 in the center’s park, near the holiday tree.
Republican Women Federated
meeting
ALPINE — Alpine/Mountain Empire Republican Women
Federated will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday,
Nov. 20 in the Club House at the Alpine Mobile Home Park, 2400
Alpine Blvd.
The program will be “Operation Apron.” Aprons are
signed in various colors of Sharpie pens with written
messages, long or short, to the troops to lift their morale.
They are distributed by the Chaplain Corps in Iraq.
Refreshments start at 10:30 a.m., business meeting at
11 a.m. The public is welcome. For more information one may
contact Muriel Pappin at 749-1993.
Multi-congregation thanksgiving
dinner
ALPINE — The Christians of Alpine are coming together
to give thanks to God for the blessings he has given. The
service will be Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Alpine Community
Church and will include readings from the Holy Scripture,
music, prayers of thanksgiving and a homily by Pastor Tom.
A collection will be taken to help cover food costs for
the annual Christmas Dinner at the community center on
Christmas Day. For information contact Father Keith Acker at
722-6535 or e-mail
him.
Norwegian Bell Ringers in Pine
Valley
PINE VALLEY — Saturday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m., the Pine
Valley community clubhouse will host the annual Norwegian Bell
Ringers concert, sponsored by the Pine Valley Improvement
Club. There will be refreshments following the performance.
Historic building tours
ALPINE — The Alpine Town Hall and the Alpine Historical
Society’s two historic buildings will be open Saturday, Nov.
25 and Sunday, Nov. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Alpine Woman’s Club was built in 1899 and is
located at 2156 Alpine Blvd. The Dr. Sophronia Nichol’s house
was built in 1896 and the Capt. Adam Beaty house was built in
1899. They are located at 2116 Tavern Road. This is a great
opportunity to come and explore the history of Alpine.
ACC hosts breakfast with Santa
ALPINE — The Alpine Community Center will again host
Breakfast with Santa, on Saturday Dec. 2.
Due to popularity of the event, this year there will
two sittings to accommodate everyone. Breakfast with Santa
will start at 8 a.m., with pancakes, sausage and eggs; and
Lunch with Santa will begin at 12:30 p.m., with hot dogs,
hamburgers and chips. Food will be cook by the Alpine Knights
of Columbus.
Ticket prices are $10, which includes the price of the
meal, a picture with Santa, a gift from Santa, and lots of
activities. Tickets are on sale at the community center, 1830
Alpine Blvd., and reservations are required, no tickets at the
door. This event sells out quickly, contact the ACC at
445-7330.
Woman’s Club hosts third annual
Christmas in Alpine
ALPINE — The Alpine Woman’s Club presents their third
annual Christmas in Alpine event on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Ticket holders will be able to visit a
beautifully holiday decorated English Tudor, lake house,
Spanish mission and more. This self-guided tour begins at the
Alpine Woman’s Club, and will feature a unique boutique,
refreshments and opportunity prizes.
Tickets can be purchased for $25, Thursdays beginning
Nov. 16 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. or on the day of the event
starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Alpine Woman’s Club
Scholarship, Preservation and Education Foundation.
For further information please call 445-4024.
Year-round cruises
SAN DIEGO — Carnival Cruises will launch a year-round
cruise schedule with four and five day voyages to Mexico. The
2,052 passenger fun ship, Elation will depart on Thursdays for
four-day cruises and Mondays and Saturdays for five day
cruises. The Elation will also operate six day Mexico cruises
and a 15 day Panama Canal Cruise.
Featured ports include Cabo San Lucas, La Paz and
Ensenada.
Additional information and reservations, contact Holt
Travel & Tours today at 445-9193 or e-mail
dholt@HoltTravel.com. |
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