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.
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 9-12 graders.
To enter, or for information contact the Alpine VFW at
445- 8740.
Fall crafts show
coming up
ALPINE — The Alpine Arts and Crafts Association will be
hosting Fall Craft Shows at the Alpine community center on
November 18th and 19th. The event will feature everything from
hand painted country items, hand blown glass, to crochet
garments.
For information go to http://www.geocities.com/alpine_arts_and_crafts/
or e-mail at
alpine_arts_and_crafts@yahoo.com.
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.mtnempire
collaborative.net. |
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@sdcounty.ca.gov or
mailing Cable Franchise Administrator, County of San Diego,
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 208, San Diego CA 92101.
ACC hosting fall
festival
ALPINE— “Get’em while they’re hot!” The tickets for Fall
Fantasy, this year’s version of Autumn Fest, the annual gala
staged by the Alpine Community Church, are ready and waiting
for you.
The 2006 version is set for Nov. 11 at the Alpine
Community Center from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. featuring a
catered diner, dancing to DJ Extraordinaire Frank Fiorito,
both a live and silent auction and fun for everyone.
Tickets, at $40 a person, can be reserved at the church
office by calling 445-2110.
ACC 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.
Annual
antique sale this weekend in Descanso
DESCANSO — The Mountain Empire’s Collectors Club will
be hosting the 24th annual Descanso Antique sale on November
4th and 5th at historic Descanso town hall. Throughout the
year community members gather antiques such at refinished
furniture, memorabilia, mining items from Julian, small
country primitives and so much more. The show is from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. and admission is free to all.
For information contact Jim Baird at
jimmtiques@aol.com. |
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