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 from Dec. 6-23 at the East County
Performing Arts Center (ECPAC), 210 E. Main St. in El Cajon.
For more information or ticket reservations, call 588-0206,
(800) 969-1929, or visit
www.cctcyt.org.
Alpine Chorale performance
ALPINE — The Alpine Chorale will perform on Saturday
Dec. 8 at the Boulder Oaks Elementary auditorium at 2 p.m.
The public is invited to come and see this free holiday
concert.
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.
Then, 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.
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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.
Firestorm 2007 benefit
concert
ALPINE — Canyonfolk House Concerts will host a concert
on Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Alpine
Community Center Park to raise money for the fire victims.
The Canyonfolk hosts lost their home in the 2003 Cedar Fire
and know what many of the people from the current fires will
be facing for the next several years.
Several performers have already been booked for the
show including Tim Flannery, Berkley Hart, and The Grams.
All are San Diego Music Award Winners.
Tickets for the show will be $25, and all funds will go
to the Harbison Canyon chapter of Lions International to be
used for local fire victims.
For more information one may call 659-5753 or check
online at
canyonfolk@cox.net.
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.
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.
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
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