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.
History in the making at Old 80 dedication
ALPINE — The Alpine Women’s Club is hosting the dedication of
the Historic California Old Highway 80 at 10 a.m. on Oct. 21.
Special activities will be held surrounding designation of
segments of U.S. Highway 80 for significance and importance in
the development of California.
A community picture will be taken in front of the Woman’s Club
at 11 a.m. to memorialize the event. T-shirts with the
official Historic U.S. Highway Route 80 logo are available now
and are encouraged to be worn in the picture. All pre-ordered
shirts will be available at the Alpine Chamber on Oct. 2.
For information or to order a shirt, one may call 445-2722.
Christ the King holds annual English Tea
ALPINE — This year’s annual English Tea, hosted by Christ the
King Episcopal Church, will take place Saturday, Oct. 21 at
the church, 1460 Midway Dr.
Tickets for the tea are $15 and include tea, sandwiches,
scones, and entertainment provided by harpist, Sylvia Lorraine
Hartman, and Flautist, Melissa Hartman.
Space is limited. For more information one may contact
659-0050.
Senior health fair coming to Alpine
ALPINE — On Thursday, Oct. 26, The Alpine Community Center
will host a senior health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There
will be free health screenings. Information, senior and
community services, home care services, volunteer
opportunities, free giveaways and also flu shots for seniors
and high-risk adults. A two-dollar donation is requested for
the flu shots.
For information contact Jerry Barber at 445-9140 or e-mail
mtnjerry39@yahoo.com.
Costume contest at Viejas
ALPINE — There will be a free Halloween Costume Contest at
Viejas Outlet Center on Oct. 28, 2 to 4 p.m. The contest is
ages 14 and under and registration begins at 1:30 p.m. Entries
are free and 100 dollar gift certificates will be given to
winners of each age group.
For information go to www.shopviejas.com or call the casino at
445-5400.
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.
AUSD PTA sponsoring workshops
ALPINE — The Alpine School District’s PTA are sponsoring a
series of workshops for parents presented by the Becker
Institute, Inc., and are designed to address youth and adult
attitudes for development of self-reliant, responsible youths.
Pre-registration is required and is limited. The price is $80
per couple and $50 per individual and registration is
available at AES, SHES, BOES, CELC, and JMMS school offices.
The PTA is arranging on site childcare.
The two remaining classes will be presented at the Boulder
Oaks Elementary School Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 19, and
26, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Shadow Hills Fall Festival coming up
ALPINE — This year’s annual Fall Festival at Shadow Hills
Elementary School will take place on Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 to
9 p.m.
Shadow Hills is located at 8770 Harbison Canyon Rd. For more
information one may contact 445-2977.
Historical buildings open for viewing
ALPINE — The Alpine Town Hall and the Alpine Historical
Society’s two historic buildings will be open to the public on
Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Town Hall, owned and operated by 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 both located at 2116
Tavern Road. Just follow the signs to the Museum.
MOM’s club holding Diaper Drive
ALPINE — Through Nov. 1, the MOMS Club of Alpine and Mountain
Empire is conducting a Diaper Drive to benefit infants who are
victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse. They are seeking
un-opened packages of ointments and wipes along with diapers.
Opened packages of unused diapers are all right also and can
be turned in at Scrapbook Sensation (2249 Alpine Blvd.),
California Band & Trust (2250 Alpine Blvd.) and the Library.
For information on the MOMS organization or the drive contact
Shannon Crowell, Administrative Vice President at 990-2681 or
Jennifer Doucet, President at 665-7287. |
Poll workers
needed for November election
SAN DIEGO — Poll workers are needed for Election Day. Workers
are paid $75 to $150 depending upon their type of assignment
and additional $15 for bilingual speakers in Filipino, Spanish
or Vietnamese. You can also receive compensation for hosting a
polling place. For information call (858) 565-5800.
Temporary election workers are also needed to sort, inspect
and assemble supplies, answer phones and enter data. For
information call (858) 694-3426.
You can also become a student poll worker by contacting your
government teacher or school official and ask to be nominated.
If your school is not participating in the project, ask your
teacher to contact the Registrar of Voters office to discuss
participation. You must be at least 16 years of age and have a
GPA of 2.5.
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.
14th annual Vaquero Days coming up
DESCANSO — The 14th annual Vaquero Days will be held at
Merrigan Ranch 25077 Viejas Blvd., on Oct. 21 and 22. The
event pays tribute to early Californians with music, poetry
and competitions.
Visitors will enjoy people in period dress and various vendors
offering everything from art to a western style barbecue.
Although there is something for everyone, the emphasis will be
on youth and proceeds will be given to the Alpine Amigos 4-H
Club and the Mountain Empire Future Farmers of America.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Adult
admission is $10, children and parking are free. For
information visit www.vaquerodays.org.
Senate candidate hosts western round-up
ALPINE — There will be an Alpine Western Round-up to benefit
Mark Hanson, a candidate for 36th State Senate District. Mark
will be there to talk about his plans for developing new
industries and small businesses, there will be door prizes, a
silent auction and cowboy cuisine in a beautiful Alpine
setting. It will be hosted at 3 p.m. at 1781 Dewitt Estates
Road in Alpine on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Donations will be accepted, and guests are asked to RSVP by
Oct. 19. For information or to RSVP call 722-6475.
9th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
SAN DIEGO — The ninth annual Making Strides Against Breast
Cancer American Cancer Society’s 4.5 mile walk through Balboa
Park on Sunday Oct. 22. The walk is non-competitive; family
oriented and includes a scenic portion of route 163.
Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. at the corner of Sith and
Laurel and the walk begins at 8:30 a.m.
There is no registration fee but walkers are encouraged to
raise pledges of at least $100. The money raised could bring
help and hope to the nearly 2,000 San Diego women who will
receive a breast cancer diagnosis in the coming year.
For additional information and/or Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer registration forms, please call 682-7445 or log
on to the ACS Web site at www.cancer.org/stridesonline.
Non-walkers can make donations on-line.
Campo candidate open for meet and greet
CAMPO — Denise Morse, Candidate for the Lake Morena/Campo
Planning Group invites all residents to discuss our
community’s issues each Sunday in October from 2 to 4 p.m., at
33402 Highway 94 in Campo.
There will be refreshments for visitors.
Curves honors breast cancer awareness month
ALPINE — October is breast cancer awareness month and Curves
for Women is offering zero enrollment fees for clients, Oct.
16 to 21, with the proof of a mammogram.
Please call 659-5100 for more information or to make an
appointment.
GUHSD to host career night
EL CAJON — The Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) is
hosting its third annual “Got Plans?” Career and College Fair
for 9-12th grade students and parents on Tuesday, Oct. 24,
from 6 to 9 p.m. at Valhalla High School.
Admissions representatives from over 60 public and private
universities, community colleges, vocational schools, and the
military will be on hand. Attendees may attend up to three
half-hour workshops that discuss options available to students
after high school. Some sessions will be offered in Spanish.
Admission is free and this event is open to the public.
Valhalla is located at 1725 Hillsdale Road in El Cajon. For
more information, call 619.644.8000 or log on to
www.guhsd.net.
BCLT holding native plant sale
ALPINE — The Back Country Land Trust will host the 10th annual
California native plant sale on Saturday, Oct. 28 beginning at
10 a.m. at Joan Mac Queen Middle School Parking lot, 2001
Tavern Road, Alpine.
The event is first come, first served — cash or check only.
Call the BCLT office at 722-6281 for more information. |
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