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, July10, 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.
Historical society tours
ALPINE — The Alpine Town Hall and The Alpine Historical
Society buildings will be open to the public on Saturday, June
23, and Sunday, June 24, from 2 to 4 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to go back in time and learn
more about Historic Alpine from several knowledgeable docents.
The Town Hall, owned and operated by the Alpine Woman’s Club,
was built in 1899 and is located at 2156 Alpine Blvd. The two
historic buildings owned and operated by the Alpine Historical
Society are the Dr. Sophronia Nichol’s House built in 1896 and
the Capt Adam Beaty house built in 1899. They are both located
at 2116 Tavern Road. Just follow the signs to the Museum.
10th annual Crown Hills parade
ALPINE — On Wednesday, July 4, Crown Hills will celebrate
its 10th annual Independence Day Parade.
The parade, which rolls through Crown Hills on Victoria
Park Terrace and Gentian Way, will begin at noon, with a
fly-over of antique bi-planes.
The parade will be broadcast by Alpine’s own radio
station, Lite 107.9 FM, thanks to the sponsorship of Kathie
Pelletier of Prudential California Realty. Free ice cream
cones will be given to children under 16, compliments of V.I.P.
World of Alpine.
Those who wish to watch the parade are invited to arrive
prior to noon. Parking is available along Victoria Park
Terrace only. Any questions about the parade can be directed
to Shirley at 659-0562.
Summer youth program
ALPINE — Christ The King Episcopal Church will be holding
its summer youth program beginning on July 1 and runs through
Aug. 18.
Events will include crafts, games, fun and friends,
weekly on Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. for children ages 10 to 13.
The program is provided free from Christ The King Episcopal
Church, located at 1460 Midway Dr.
For more information one may call Terri at 723-0309 or
check online at
www.ChristTheKingAlpine.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. |
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, beginning the week of June 18,
and 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.
Vacation Bible
school
ALPINE — The Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Bethel
Christian Assembly in Alpine is preparing for a VBS water park
adventure in a program called Make a Splash with Jesus.
It will be a week of fun and activities for children
between the ages of 3 and 12. The twisting and turning will
run from 6 to 8:15 p.m., June 18 to 22 at Bethel Christian
Assembly, 1929 Arnold Way.
To sign up visit a pre-registration event on Saturday,
June 2, from 10 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot at 1929
Arnold Way. For more information one may call Michelle
Hamilton at 445-5508.
Stroller strides
at Viejas
ALPINE — Stroller Strides, a fitness class for moms to
participate in with their babies, is currently holding classes
at the Alpine Community Park, Monday to Friday at 8:30 a.m. On
June 30, the class will also be starting at Viejas Outlet
Center, at 9 a.m. in front of the fountain.
This is an opportunity for busy moms to get out and
exercise with their children. For more information one may
check online at
www.strollerstrides.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. On June 30,
Movie under the stars will be showing, bring a pot luck item
and join us for a great movie. On June 29, Forensics
specialist Debbie De Roma form the Ruben H. Fleet Science
Center will teach how to lift fingerprints, perform
chromatography, identify fibers and more.
Throughout the summer, there will also be plenty of
programs to keep your teens busy. On June 28, a movie night
will be hosted at the library, refreshments will be served.
DNA decoded is another presentation especially for teens,
presented by Debbie De Roma from the Ruben H. Fleet Science
Center. 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.
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: July 1:
Working Cowboy Band will be playing traditional Country music,
with Carne and Pollo Asada, Rice, Beans, Tortillas and Salad.
On July 8: The Marine Corp Band will play with
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fresh Sweet Corn and Potato Salad,
available.
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 Pinting,
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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