Relay for Life steps off this weekend
ALPINE — Cancers survivors and supporters will be
spending 24 hours walking the track at Joan Mac Queen Middle
School this weekend for the annual Alpine Relay for Life.
The walk begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 11, with opening
ceremonies.
There will be entertainment, DJ’s, food, Karaoke,
Hawaiian dancing, volleyball, a kid’s zone, raffles and
auctions, guitar sing-a-longs, music, games, exercise
classes, dancing and lots of fun and fellowship to keep
participants going through the night.
A Survivor Lap will begin at 5 p.m., and the special
Luminaria Ceremony (candle lighting ceremony) is at 9 p.m.
If you would like to support this event you can make a
donation on-line at
www.acsevents.org/relay/ca/alpine.
Kiwanis needs a few good people
ALPINE — The Alpine Kiwanis is looking for a few good
people from town who are interested in the community, and
enjoy working with children, and who would be interested in
getting involved with the local Kiwanis.
For more information, talk to a Kiwanian, or attend the
group’s Alpine Kiwanis Club breakfast, at 7 a.m. on Aug. 11,
at Alpine Elementary School.
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. Art event
at Barnes and Noble, end of August: To demonstrate and show.
Performers and sellers needed for large multi-performance
event in October.
Contact
alpineartists@gmail.com for more information and/or
visit
www.alpineartistsassociation.com.
Alpine Aglow is back
ALPINE — AGLOW IS BACK! This international organization
celebrating its 40th anniversary has returned to our
beautiful mountain community. Speakers from all over the
world come to touch the hearts of the people.
This month, renowned author speaker and singer, Meri
Crouley will be our guest. She is currently hosting NOW IS
THE TIME, an international television program. Come and hear
what God has put on her heart to share with us.
Please join us on the third Friday of every month.
Beginning Aug.17 at 6:30 p.m., at 1929 Arnold Way, Alpine,
(the corner of Tavern Road and Arnold Way). This program is
open to adult men and women.
For more information, call Anna Lavigne at 445-5335 or
Carol Michaels at 334-2637.
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.
18th Annual Pow-wow coming up
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.
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.
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. |
Support group for Alpine cancer patients
and caregivers
ALPINE — This year nearly 12,000 San Diego County
residents will be diagnosed with some type of cancer. In
order to address their special needs and concerns, the
American Cancer Society has established a support group for
patients, survivors, caregivers and family members who live
in Alpine and nearby communities.
Meetings will continue throughout the year on the third
Wednesday of each month. A licensed marriage/family
therapist will facilitate the support group and guest
speakers are being scheduled for upcoming sessions.
Anyone who has been affected by cancer, either as a
patient or a family member, is invited to this group at 6:30
p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Alpine Community Center,
1830 Alpine Blvd. For reservations, please call the American
Cancer Society, 682-7415 or e-mail
kay.clark@cancer.org.
Descanso library summer
activities
DESCANSO — Come and join the Descanso Library for a lot
of fun summer activities that have been scheduled.
Shrinky Dink Teen Craft is scheduled for Aug. 16 at 6
p.m.
The Descanso branch library is located at 9545 River
Dr. in Descanso. Call 445-5279 for more information.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary fundraiser
ALPINE — The Alpine Bert Fuller VFW Post 9578 Ladies
Auxiliary will present their annual fundraiser on Saturday,
Aug. 18 at the post, 844 Tavern Road in Alpine.
The evening will feature a Hawaiian menu meal, music by
“Good Mojo,” and lots of fun beginning at 1 p.m. Tickets are
$10 at the door, or $8 at the canteen pre-sale. It is open
to the public.
Movies in the park
ALPINE —Bring the family to Viejas Outlet Center Park
for a fun-filled summer evening. Every Tuesday through Aug.
28, enjoy free movies on the grass from 7 – 9 p.m. Come
early for each show and don’t forget your blanket!
The movie schedule is as follows: Aug. 14: Madagascar,
Aug. 21, Charlotte’s Web, and Aug. 28: Shrek.
A day at the races with Kiwanis
CAMPO — The Mountain Empire/Campo Kiwanis is hosting a
Day at the Races in Del Mar, on Wednesday, Aug. 22.
Participants will ride by air-conditioned private bus
to Del Mar for the day. The bus leaves 1880 Lake Morena Dr.
(Flying A) at 11:15 a.m. sharp, and will return at
approximately 7 p.m. that evening.
Tickets are $25 per person, which includes the bus
ride, entrance to the track, a reserved seat and a race
program.
For more information one may call Pete Dart at
478-5129.
Artist association hosting
demos
ALPINE — Members of the Alpine Artists Association will
be speaking at Barnes and Noble, in Grossmont Center, and
participating artists will be holding demonstrations of
their fine art work. The artists group will be at the
bookstore on Aug. 25 and 26, each day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Books relating to the speakers and presenters subjects
will be highlighted and a portion of sales will be donated
by Barnes and Noble to the Alpine Artists Association.
Please mention to the cashier that your purchases are in
support of the artists, and the Alpine Artists Association.
Schedule of speakers will be posted on
www.alpineartistsassociation.com or for further
information contact Joyce Mowat at
jmow3@juno.com or
659-5112 before 5 p.m.
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.
Calling poets, authors and journalists
ALPINE — The Alpine Writer’s Guild is in the process
of organizing a writing group for teens. If you are a local
teenager and have an interest in writing, please contact
Lillian Fisher at 445-5537. |
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