Chaparral reunion
ALPINE — To all
you Chaparral Dust Devils that graduated in 1983 from
Chaparral, before it became Joan Mac Queen Middle School,
it’s time for a 25 year, 8th Grade Reunion.
Eric Hartell is organizing, and trying to contact every
student from the graduating class to attend a class reunion
on July 28, at the Palo Verde Lake Club House. This will be
a catered event for the class of 1981-82.
For more information please contact Eric at 443-4648.
Support your local business
ALPINE — The
Alpine Chamber of Commerce is presenting a Jamboree for
Alpine Businesses. This is your opportunity to showcase your
business, and participate in progressive networking, on
Monday, July 23.
The event will be a business-hop around town, with
various activities at each location.
The public is invited. To participate and for more
information please contact Kelly at the Alpine Chamber of
Commerce at 445-2722.
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 or
visit
www.alpineartistsassociation.com.
Support group for cancer patients, caregivers
ALPINE — This year nearly 12,000 San Diego County
residents will be diagnosed with 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.
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., on the third Wednesday of the month, 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.
MECAC summer
youth program
PINE VALLEY — The Mountain Empire Creative Arts Council
presents “A Taste of Art” this summer in Pine Valley and
Campo/Lake Morena.
The summer youth program is for children K – 8th grades
and will be held on Tuesdays, July 17, 24, 31, from 1 – 3:30
p.m.
Classes will be held concurrently at the Pine Valley
Clubhouse and the Lake Morena Campground Pavilion. The
program will offer classes in Creative Writing, Music,
Visual Arts, and Woodworking and will cost $3 per class or
$10 for all 4 classes. Limited scholarships will be
available.
Pre-registration is required. Please contact Margo
Kreger at 478-5790 for classes at Lake Morena or Susanne
Barrett at 473-0085 for classes in Pine Valley.
Third Annual
Alpine Art Festival
ALPINE — The Southern California Center for Youth,
Nature and the Arts will host the third annual Alpine Artist
Festival on Saturday, July 28, at 9 a.m. at the Alpine
Community Center.
The event will feature artists’ booths, local dance
groups, a community talent show, a comedy magician, a giant
slide, pony rides and a petting zoo, and other surprises.
If you would like to take part in this year’s art
festival, or for more information check online at
www.alpinecyna.org.
Historic Highway 80 fundraiser
EL CAJON —
“T-Birds, Tail Fins & Car Hops,” this is both the title and
the theme for the big party from 6 to 9 p.m. on July 12, at
The San Diego Collection, 7215 El Cajon Blvd. The event is a
fundraiser for the Historic Highway 80 so the site for the
party is a perfect choice. It’s a museum and resort
featuring antique cars, many from the era of the 50s, the
same time period when old 80 was still in use.
The party features an Italian dinner with wine and
three auctions with Dave Scott from KUSI as the auctioneer
and emcee. There will also be light entertainment, music
from the 50’s and opportunities to stroll through the museum
and admire the ancient cars on display.
Tickets for the evening are $25. Proceeds will go to
the Historic Highway 80 Corporation, which uses the money to
help promote interest in the route and the towns along it.
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.
For more information, talk to a Kiwanian, or attend the
group’s Alpine Kiwanis Club breakfast, at 7 a.m. on July 28,
at Alpine Elementary School. |
Movies in the park
ALPINE —Bring
the family to Viejas Outlet Center Park for a fun-filled
summer evening. Every Tuesday from July 17 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: July 24: Racing
Stripes, July 31: Happy Feet, Aug. 7: Bring it On!, Aug. 14:
Madagascar, Aug. 21, Charlotte’s Web, and Aug. 28: Shrek.
Tony Robbins is coming to town
ALPINE — The
Anthony Robbins Company is unleashing the Power Within at a
workshop scheduled for July 16, at the Alpine Community
Center at 11:30 a.m. This workshop, presented by Tamara
Bunte, a Peak Performance Strategist and National Speaker,
will be providing strategies on communication skills and
physiology used by the world’s top achievers to attain
success and fulfillment.
Join this informational and invigorating workshop
session that will inspire the power within. For further
information please contact Kelly at the Alpine Camber of
Commerce at 445-2722.
CDF conducting fire abatement inspections
ALPINE — The California Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection engine crews will be
randomly inspecting structures in their jurisdiction for
violation of state and local fire laws.
In rural areas the law requires that brush be cleared
at least 100 feet around all structures. Proper clearing
around homes and buildings would save most of the homes lost
in wildfires.
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.
Summer tennis
classes at ACC
ALPINE — The Alpine Community Center (ACC) will be
holding summer tennis classes, ending July 31.
Classes for all age groups and player abilities will be
taught by certified teaching professional, Rene Toscano.
Special classes will be offered to teen athletes interested
in competing in high school interscholastic tennis teams.
For registration and information, contact Rene Toscano
at 722-1669 or via e-mail at
retoscano@yahoo.com.
Descanso
library summer activities
DESCANSO — Come and join the Descanso Library for a lot
of fun summer activities that have been scheduled.
The Summer Reading Program is about to start.
The summer reading finale is scheduled for July 26, at
6 p.m. Henna Tattoos will be presented by Natasha Papausek
on Aug. 4, at 11 a.m. and a Shrinky Dink Teen Craft is
scheduled for Aug. 16 at 6 p.m.
Blues concert
at Viejas
ALPINE — Local musicians Chet and The Committee, will
be playing Live Blues, Swing, Boogie, and Rock, at a concert
on Sunday, July 15, at Viejas Center Concerts in the Park,
from 4 to 7 p.m.
No cover, all ages welcome. Bring a picnic with a
blanket and a friend and enjoy the music.
For more information one may e-mail
BluShouter@aol.com
with any questions.
Concerts in the Park series
ALPINE — Come and join us for our Summer Concerts in
the Park, held at the Alpine Park. Food will be prepared and
sold by members of Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus and Queen of
Angels, unless otherwise noted.
The concerts and available menus are as follows: On
July 15: The Pine Creek Posse will be playing Western,
Rockabilly, and Light Rock. Hot dogs, Hamburgers and Chips
will be available by Lift High The Cross Church.
On July 22: The 145th Street Deluxe Blues Band,
Lasagna, meatball, Salad and Rolls will be served for $6.
July 29: The Corvettes will be playing Doo Wop and Motown,
BBQ Chicken Teriyaki, rice Pilaf, Salad, and Rolls will be
$6.
Football fundraiser
ALPINE — Alpine Mountaineers Pop Warner is hosting a
Football Fest Fundraiser at Viejas Outlet Center, on July
17, from 5 to 7 p.m. Come and join in for some family fun,
and stay for a free movie at the New Viejas Movies in the
Park starting at 7 p.m.
There will be great food, a Dunk Tank, a DJ, Face
Painting, Jumper plus games to play and more! Food and Game
tickets will be sold at the event.
Avalanche Ranch
ALPINE — Alpine Christian Fellowship will be hosting
the Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School, from July 23 to
27, from 9 a.m. to noon.
You can register online at
www.acffamily.com.
Alpine Christian Fellowship is located at 9590 Chocolate
Summit Drive. For more information one may call 561-4777. |
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