Mountain Empire
Homemakers hosts bag sale
CAMPO — The Mountain Empire Homemakers announces its
famous “Bag Sale,” to be held Sept. 7 and 9, 14 and 16.
Fill your bag for only $3, sale is limited to selected
items.
The Homemakers Thrift Shop is located in Campo on
Sheridan Road across from the Community Center and Sheriff
Office.
Freedom Walk will
remember 9-11 victims and honor military members
SAN DIEGO — On Monday, Sept. 11, the fifth anniversary
of the September 11 attacks, Operation Homefront will join
groups across America to host an America Supports You Freedom
Walk. The two-mile Freedom Walk will begin at the Veteran’s
Museum and proceed through Balboa Park.
After a, opening ceremony at 9 a.m., walking will be
continuous from 9:15 a.m. until 1 p.m. allowing walkers to
join at their convenience. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at
2115 Park Blvd.
Everyone is welcome to participate in this free event.
The first Freedom Walk was held last year including family
members of victims, politicians and thousands of citizens from
around the country.
For more information about the walk one may contact
Beth Steinke at 846-6491 or
sd@operationhomefront.net.
JMMS DC trip
filling up quickly
ALPINE — On Thursday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 pm at the Alpine
Elementary School auditorium, a registration meeting and
presentation will be held by Holt Travel & Tours to share
information with Joan Mac Queen eighth grade students and
parents about next year’s annual educational East Coast tour.
The historical and educational destinations on this
8-day trip are historic Virginia, Washington, D.C., the Amish
Country, and New York City. Fund raising opportunities will
also be discussed.
The trip will take place during Spring Break on March
31 through April 1.
Space is limited on this trip and is on a first come
basis. To reserve your spot now, call 445-9193 or visit Holt
Travel & Tours at 2241 W. Victoria Drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
weekdays. Registration with deposits will also be taken after
the information meeting. If you have any questions about this
meeting or the trip, please contact Holt Travel & Tours or
email inquiries to
info@holttravel.com.
VFW goes Hog Wild
CAMPO — The famous Hog Wild celebration return on
Saturday, Sept. 30, hosted by the Mountain Empire VFW.
Gates open at noon and food will be served at 2 p.m.
Cost for members and children is $5, and for non-members $8.
Active military members with ID will get in for free.
Live music will be provided by Blue Dawg from 1 to 5
p.m.
For more information of to find about reserving a booth
at the event, one may call Bob 478-2744 or Gloria 478-9212.
Second annual
Alpine Art Festival coming in September
ALPINE — The second annual Alpine Art Festival will be
held Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Alpine Community Center, from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you are interested in participating in the festival
in any capacity, please check online at
www.alpinecyna.org,
e-mail
alpinecyna@cox.net, or call Stephanie Wells at
445-0020.
Third annual
Between the Stripes fund raiser
ALPINE — Lions, Tigers and Bears will hold its third
annual Between the Stripes fund raiser on Oct. 14 from 1 to 5
p.m. at the big cat rescue.
The event will feature News 8’s Larry Himmel as the
Emcee, live entertainment, door and raffle prizes and a chance
to visit with the cats.
The meal will be catered at this year’s event so RSVPs
are requested by Oct. 7. For more information once may check
online at
www.lionstigersandbears.org, or call 659-8078. |
MECAC screens Suzuki
Speaks
PINE VALLEY — The Mountain Empire Creative Arts Council
will host an evening of film and discussion, with a free movie
screening of Suzuki Speaks on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.
World-renowned scientist Dr. David Suzuki addresses the
universe, and the environment in this film. Depending on
interest, MECAC is considering a screening series of films to
raise global awareness.
The screening will take place at the Pine Valley
Community Clubhouse. Light refreshments will be served. For
more information one may contact Susanne Barrett at 473-0085.
Community read-in
at Joan Mac Queen
ALPINE — Joan Mac Queen Middle School will host a
community read-in on Thursday, Sept.14, at 6 p.m.
The read-in started in the December following the Cedar
fire as an event to bring the community back together
following that disaster. JMMS has held the event every year
since. Donna Pardue, the librarian at JMMS is coordinating.
For more information one may contact Pardue at
445-3245.
Cancer benefit
held at Cottage
ALPINE — The Cottage on the Boulevard will host a
Leukemia benefit on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the shop, 2363 Alpine
Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Everything at the cottage will be discounted 25 percent
throughout the day. A gift basket raffle and all tips from the
event will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of San
Diego. Tickets for the raffle are on sale until the 17th.
For more information or to purchase raffle tickets, one
may call 659-9811.
Historic
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, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24, from 2 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.
Alpine Viejas
Days will fill four weekends
ALPINE — The Alpine Viejas Days’ celebrations begin
Friday Sept. 29 with A Taste of Alpine and continue the
following four weekends.
Community gatherings for various events, such as the
Southern California Center for Youth, Nature, Arts’ second
annual Art Festival Sept. 30 at the Alpine Community Center;
Alpine Kiwanis’ Chili Cook-off, and Alpine Stagecoach Lions’
Viejas Days’ Parade Oct. 7; the Alpine Arts Association’s
Healing, Art and Global (HAG) Festival Oct. 14; and the
dedication of Historical Old Highway 80 on Oct. 21.
For more information, one may call the Alpine Chamber
of Commerce at 445-2722, or visit the web site,
http://alpinechamber.com.
Alpine Kiwanis to
host chili cook-off
ALPINE — The Kiwanis Club of Alpine will host its Fifth
Annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. at the Alpine Community Center following the Viejas Day
Parade.
The event will include music, beer, wine, soft drinks,
water, food sales, children’s entertainment, and of course
chili.
Pre-registration of chili cookers can be made by
calling Jim at 890-2283. Application deadline is Sept. 9, and
proceeds will benefit the Alpine Community Center.
Alpine Viejas
Days Parade coming in October
ALPINE — The Alpine Stagecoach Lions seek participants
for the Alpine Viejas Days Parade 10 a.m., Sat., Oct.7.
Deadline for participants to enter is Sept. 20, and
Aug. 25 for feature story in the parade booklet.
For further information, one may contact the Alpine
chamber at 445-2722.
HAG fest coming
in October
ALPINE — The Alpine Artists Association is presenting
the Healing, Arts, and Global Music Fest, on Oct. 14, at the
life-flight arena at the Tavern Road exit.
Volunteers are welcome and vendors with eco-friendly
policies are invited to apply. Art made from recycled
materials will be featured in a free exhibit gallery space at
the fest.
Artists, musicians and sponsors are asked to contact
Joyce Mowat at
jmow3@juno.com or Nina Gould at 445-5245 for further
information. |
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