70th annual Deep Pit
Barbecue
DESCANSO — Our Lady of Light Catholic Church in
Descanso will hold its 70th Annual Deep Pit Barbecue on
Sunday, Sept. 2, of the Labor Day weekend.
Parishioners will gather the night before and burn
several cords of oak in a giant pit lined with fire brick
and bury 1,600 pounds of seasoned beef under the coals. It
will be remove the next day to be enjoyed by hundreds of
people.
Entertainment provided by the Sundance Band . There
will also be games for the kids, craft booths, home made
pies, a rummage sale, and a raffle. Grand prize drawing will
be $1,000 in cash.
Adult Dinners just $8, and Children $5. From I-8 exit
Japatul exit (Hwy. 79/Julian) head north from off ramp, to
Riverside Drive left on Riverside for about half a mile.
Living History
Day at Mt. Laguna
MT. LAGUNA — The Laguna Mountain Visitors Center is
sponsoring a Living History Day at the Red-tailed Roost
Volunteer headquarters, past the 22.5-mile marker on Sunrise
Highway, during Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1 and 2.
The event will feature continuous historical
presentations starting on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., and Sunday
at 10 a.m. Free Admission, donations are accepted.
For more information please call Laguna Mountain
Visitors Center at 473-8547 or the Cleveland National Forest
in Alpine at 445-6235.
Barona Pow-wow
BARONA — The 37th Annual Barona Pow-wow will be held on
Friday, Aug. 31 through Sunday, Sept. 2. The Annual Barona
Powwow is the largest celebration of Native American culture
and one can find something for everyone during this event,
including delicious food, exciting dance contests and arts
and crafts displays.
For more information please call Jordan Cole at
236-8397.
18th Annual
Sycuan Pow-wow
EL CAJON — Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians will be
hosting its Traditional Gathering and 18th Annual Pow-Wow on
Sept. 7-9.
There will be up prizes, a Men’s Bird Dance for all
ages, Women’s Bird Dance, and Hand Drum Contest, as well as
Indian Arts & Crafts, Indian Food, and a Flag Ceremony will
be on Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m.
Camping and water are available, call 445-7776 for more
information.
8th grade trip
meeting
ALPINE — On Thursday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 pm at the
Alpine Elementary School auditorium, an
information/registration meeting including a slide show
presentation will be held for Joan Mac Queen eighth-grade
students and parents regarding next year’s Annual
Educational East Coast Tour.
This eight-day trip will take place during Spring
Break, March 15 through 22, 2008. Deposits of $150 will be
accepted by check or credit card after the Sept. 13
presentation to reserve a spot on the trip. Because good
citizenship is important on this trip, students’ most recent
JMMS Report Card will be required in order to register a
student.
If you have any questions about this meeting or the
trip or cannot attend the meeting, please contact David Holt
at Holt Travel & Tours at 445-9193, or stop in at 2241 W.
Victoria Drive between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays or e-mail
any questions to
info@HoltTravel.com.
Coffee with
Constituents
ALPINE — On Friday, Sept. 14, Second District
Supervisor Dianne Jacob is inviting members of the community
to “Coffee with Constituents,” at the Bread Basket, to give
an update on county issues and to “hear any ideas, problems
or concerns” regarding county government.
If you would like to hear about the direction we are
heading in East County and/or would like your concern heard,
put this date on your calendar and stop by at 8:30 a.m. to
the Bread Basket, at 1347 Tavern Road.
Kiwanis
community swap meet
PINE VALLEY — The Mountain Empire Kiwanis Club will be
hosting a community swap meet on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 7
a.m. to noon at Mountain Empire High School, 3291 Buckman
Springs Road, in front of the main building.
This is an opportunity to make money while cleaning out
your barns and storage areas. Single vender spaces are $20
each, with set-up beginning at 6 a.m. Food will be available
from 8 a.m. to noon.
For more information or to reserve a space one may call
Dudley Mills at 478-5787.
Campo gears up
to go Hog Wild
CAMPO — Campo Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2080 is
gearing up for is annual Hog Wild festivities scheduled for
Oct. 13. Watch for coming announcements.
There will be live music by Blue Dawg, food, drinks,
raffles, a bake sale, and much more. In the meantime don’t
forget their first Friday Rib dinners, and third Saturday
Steak Fry — profits always for a worthy cause. |
Local growers wanted
ALPINE — Residents with local fruit and nut filled
trees, or naturally-raised vegetables, fruits and herbs, who
would like to sell their produce, are invited to call
445-5249. Please leave a message if no answer.
Alpine Amigos
looking for members
ALPINE — Are you between the ages of 5 and 19? Would
you love to learn more about farm animals and crafts? Come
see what 4-H is all about.
General Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first
Tuesday of every month at the Alpine Community Center.
For more information call Linda at 445-8610 or Charla
at 445-4249. First meeting of the new year is Tuesday, Sept.
4. Everyone is welcome.
Alpine artists
needed
ALPINE — Three events featuring local artists are
coming up. Artists, musicians and poets needed for three
events.
Painting Contest: Want to see your art as you drive
down the boulevard? If the answer is yes, call us.
Performers and sellers needed for large multi-performance
event in October.
Contact
alpineartists@gmail.com for more information and/or
visit
www.alpineartistsassociation.com.
Kiwanis raises
money with recycling
ALPINE — The Kiwanis Club of Alpine is helping the
Ronald McDonald House of San Diego to raise money through a
recycling program. There are two methods which the club is
employing; collecting pull-tabs from aluminum cans, and
collecting Hotels and Motels bar soap and
shampoo/conditioners.
The money is used to help occupants of the House who
have sons and daughters in the The Rady Children’s Hospital
that are suffering from cancer and other diseases. The soap
and shampoo are also distributed to the occupants to help
them with their daily needs.
The Kiwanis Club of Alpine has so far collected 75
pounds of the pull-tabs.
If you can help please contact Kiwanian Dick Rabell at
445-5712, or you can drop off any donations at The Alpine
Sun office at 2144 Alpine Blvd.
Local blood
drives
The San Diego bloodmobile will be accepting blood
donations at various spots in the coming weeks.
An open to the public blood drive hosted by Wal-Mart,
13487 Camino Canada, El Cajon, on Saturday, Sept. 8, from
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The bloodmobile will be parked in the
parking lot.
Another open to the public blood drive hosted by
Granite Hills High School, 1719 E Madison Ave., El Cajon,
Wednesday, September 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The
blood drive will be held in the gym.
Another open to the public blood drive hosted by Viejas
Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine, Thursday, Sept. 13, from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The blood drive will be held at
DreamCatcher at Viejas.
Anyone who is at least 17 years old, in good health and
weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to give blood. A
good meal is recommended prior to donation.
For donor requirements or to make an appointment, call
the San Diego Blood Bank at 1-800-4MY-SDBB or visit
www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Alpine youth
theater needs actors
ALPINE — Alpine Youth Theater needs actors for 16 parts
for the three-act, comedy/farce Boarding House Reach. Actors
between the ages of 12-18 are needed for the production.
Auditions begin on Sunday, Sept. 9, between 4-6 p.m. at
Christ Our Savior Anglican Church.
For more information please call 579-1902 ahead of
time. The comedy will be performed for the general public in
January 2008 at the Alpine Women’s Club. Everyone is welcome
to audition.
The great train
robbery in Campo
CAMPO — Come out and enjoy a little of the Wild West as
it used to be. The Great Train Robbery and Dinner Theater:
“Death rides the Stage” featuring the Back Country Players
will be at the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo on
Oct. 13. The train departs promptly at 4 p.m. on Saturday
afternoon.
Be prepared to guard your belongings and loved ones as
you face “The Hole in the Wall Gang.” A sit down dinner will
be served at the Railroad Museum following the Train ride.
Tickets are $50 each and group tables for ten are
available for $500. There will be a no-host bar for adults
only. All proceeds benefit the Campo/Lake Morena Community.
For more information please contact Randy Lenac at 478-5403.
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. |
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