Parade of Lights
ALPINE — The 12th Annual Alpine Village Christmas
Parade of Lights & Snow Festival, that was cancelled last
week due to rain, has been rescheduled for Friday, Dec. 14.
The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m., rolling down Alpine
Boulevard. Everyone is invited to join Santa in the Parade
of Lights. Alpine Boulevard will be closed to vehicle
traffic beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Immediately following the Parade Santa and his helpers
will light the Alpine Community Christmas Tree and join in a
holiday sing-a-long at the Alpine Community Center. Then
stay for the greatest mountain of snow. Sledding for the
young at heart and the runs are free.
Traditions of Christmas
EL CAJON — This annual Radio City Music Hall-inspired
show expertly produced and presented by the Christian
Community Theatre, has literally become a “tradition” in the
East County since 1993.
The musical runs through Dec. 23 at the East County
Performing Arts Center (ECPAC), 210 E. Main St. in El Cajon.
For more information or ticket reservations, call 588-0206,
1-800-969-1929, or visit
www.cctcyt.org.
War and the American soldier
ALPINE — Local musician Rod Galloway Jr. will perform a
musical documentary about war and the American soldiers at
the Bert Fuller VFW Post 9578, on Saturday, Dec. 29
beginning at 5 p.m.
This free acoustic concert is open to the public. The
Bert Fuller post is located at 844 Tavern Road in Alpine.
Ice skating at Viejas
Nothing says old-fashioned Christmas nostalgia like
this seasonal activity. Through Jan. 1, 2008, enjoy skating
at the ice rink at Viejas Outlet Center. Weather permitting.
Call 659-2070 or visit
www.shopviejas.com.
Alpine girls softball
registration
ALPINE — The Alpine Girls Softball Association will be
holding registration for next season on Thursday, Jan. 3,
2008, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m.
All registrations will be held at Boulder Oaks
Elementary School.
Tryouts will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12. Please check
the AGSA website for time slots,
eteamz.active.com/alpineasa/. If you have any
questions please contact Laura Galeazzi at 405-0638.
East County Health Fair
ALPINE — The Alpine Chamber of Commerce Health
Committee is seeking talented artists with creative minds
for an Art Contest that focuses on health and healthy
choices.
Elementary, middle and sr. high school students and
adults are asked to submit original artwork for review for
use in an upcoming Wellness Fair, t-shirt logo, and Medical
and Wellness Provider Pamphlets and Directories. Artwork can
be in acrylic, watercolor, crayon, charcoal, colored pencil,
photography, collage, or fabric.
Awards for winning entries will be given at the “Art of
Living Healthy” Wellness Fair on Jan. 26, 2008. Entries will
be judged for their representation of the “living healthy”
theme.
Please deliver all artwork to the Alpine Chamber of
Commerce at 2707 Alpine Blvd by Dec. 30.
For more information, please contact
nina@alpinechamber.sdcoxmail.com or telephone
445-2722. |
East County Toy Drive
The Salvation Army has already kicked off its annual
East County Toy & Food Drive, so don’t forget to donate to
the signature red kettles outside many local businesses this
year.
On Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m.-noon, join dozens of
East County firefighters, police officers and emergency
personnel as they parade in toy-adorned vehicles from the
Douglas Street station to the Target store on Fletcher
Parkway.
Christmas camp
ALPINE — A Winter Wonderful Opportunity will be offered
Saturday, Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the form of our
annual Christmas Camp.
Lunch will be provided and the curriculum will include:
Creativity with Craft Activities, Christmas Carols,
Storytelling, the “Reason for the Season”, Performing Arts
Activities, and fun Games and New Friends. There is no fee,
but donations are accepted. This is recommended for children
aged 5 to 10.This program is provided by the Youth Ministry
of Christ the King Episcopal Church, 1460 Midway Drive.
For more information please call Terri King at
445-8968.
A meal fit for kings
ALPINE —The Alpine Ministerial Association will host a
Christmas dinner for seniors in Alpine, on Dec. 25, at noon.
Christmas dinner for East county seniors will be offered at
the Alpine Community Center.
Charlie Howell will be supervising ELF this year, and
the cooking will be done by Marty Bagniewski and Doug
Birrell. This is a wonderful opportunity for seniors,
widows, widowers, single people, and folks who would like to
share this Christmas with someone to enjoy the holiday.
Reservations are required. For more information, please
call 445-7330.
Alpine photo club meetings
ALPINE — The Alpine Photography Club will be holding
its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at
the Alpine Community Center. Please bring any interesting
photos of your Christmas or interesting photos you have
taken over the holiday period.
The club meets the first and third Tuesday of each
month. Anyone who is interested in photography with or
without a camera is welcome to attend and contribute.
For more information about the club please contact
George Miller 445-9167 or e-mail at
mgeor5@cox.net, or
check online at the club’s new website
www.alpinephotoclub.com.
Sunrise Powerlink EIR hearings
MTN. EMPIRE — Two hearings to be held at Mountain
Empire High School will discuss the Environmental Impact
Report for the proposed SDG&E Sunrise Powerlink Project.
Sunrise Powerlink Environmental Impact Report Workshops
will be held on Thursday, Jan. 31, (one workshop in the
afternoon and one workshop in the evening), times to be
announced. The EIR workshops will be an opportunity to
become informed about what is being proposed and how it will
affect your quality of life.
An Administrative Law Judge Public Participation
Hearing will be held on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008 (one session
in the evening), time to be announced. This will be an
opportunity for residents to go on legal record with their
comments.
Each Back Country planning group is looking for
volunteers to help review the EIR prior to the workshops so
that we will be better prepared for the workshops. Please
contact Denise Morse at 889-9033 if you would like to
volunteer. |
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