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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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