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.
Mountaineers Pop
Warner football and cheer
ALPINE — This is the third year for the Alpine
Mountaineers and the season promises to be lots of fun.
Practices for players and cheer squads begin on Aug. 1, so
there is no conflict with Girls Softball or Little League.
The Alpine Mountaineers are still accepting applications
on a limited basis for players and cheerleaders. The league
has some players on a waiting list and with a few more
applications they will be able to field additional teams.
More cheerleaders are needed; especially girls age 5
through 9 years of age. Regular sign ups are over but you can
contact Chuck Taylor at 251-6998 for individual sign-ups.
Final sign-ups must be done as soon as possible as players and
cheerleaders must be measured, and uniforms and equipment must
be ordered.
CHIRP Garden Club
meeting
ALPINE — CHIRP Garden Club will learn about good bugs at
its upcoming meeting on May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Alpine Community
Church’s Fuller Hall, 2225 Victoria Drive.
Jack Shoultz will present a PowerPoint program about
beneficial insects, bugs and companion plants. Jack is a
highly sought-after rose expert, specializing in organic
methods for gardening.
The public is invited to attend the meeting, and there is
no charge. For additional information, please contact CHIRP
Habitat Hut at 445-7675.
Christian Youth
Theater opens in Alpine
ALPINE — The Christian Youth Theater is following a
Broadway tradition of taking a new show out of town for a
trial run before the official opening. CYT has chosen the
Alpine Community Church for the trail run of its latest
production “America Pop.” The show will be presented Saturday
May 12 at 11 a.m., and features songs from the American Pop
charts of the last five decades.
This touring group, called San Diego Kids, includes
youngsters from 11 to 18, boys and girls who just love to sing
and dance.
The production is a special event sponsored by the Guild
as a Mother’s Day Treat for the entire family. Afterwards the
entire audience is invited to enjoy a buffet lunch in Fuller
Hall and meet the cast members.
Tickets are available by calling the church office,
445-2110, for $5, children under 6 free. Those who attended
the Feb. 10 show will receive complimentary tickets courtesy
of the Guild. The church is located at 2225 West Victoria
Drive.
Mad Hatter Tea
Party coming soon
ALPINE — Soroptimist International of Alpine will host
its annual Mad Hatter Tea Party on May 19, from noon to 3
p.m., at Fuller Hall.
Donna Feeney, owner of Donna Maria’s Tea Time will
provide the tea and food for the event. Centerpieces will be
designed and donated for auction by supporters.
Everyone attending the party is encouraged to wear an
outrageous hat and enter the “Mad Hatter Outrageous Hat
Contest.” Contestants can enter their creations in three
categories: Most beautiful, most fun and most original theme.
Cash prizes and gifts will be awarded the winners.
Cost for the Mad Hatter Tea is $35 per person. Proceeds
from the tea party benefit the various women and girls’
charities SIA supports. For more information, or to make
reservations, one may call 659-1410 or e-mail
sewmama334@cox.net.
Mountain Empire
Wellness Fair
PINE VALLEY — The Mountain Empire High School Wellness
Fair will take place on Thursday, May 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at
the school.
This family event features fitness and health info,
games, activities, a rock climbing wall, Astro Jump and much
more.
Participants will also have the opportunity to take part
in an energy-efficient light bulb exchange. Exchange your old
75-watt or higher incandescent light bulbs for free, new
energy-efficient models (limit five). While supplies last.
Mountain Empire High School is located at 3305 Buckman
Springs Road, Pine Valley. For more information one may call
668-3758.
Third annual
novelty dog show coming in June
ALPINE — The third annual Novelty Dog Show to take place
Saturday, June 2, at Tom C. Dyke Park, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Registration begins at 8 a.m.
Entry fees are $6 per class or $20 for four classes with
Ribbons and gifts awarded to first, second, and third place in
each class. Free admission to spectators.
Proceeds from the show go toward sponsoring service dogs
for San Diego people with disabilities.
For more information check online at
www.alpinelions.org
or call 722-6400. |
BCLT spring events coming up
ALPINE — The Back Country Land Trust will be hosting
several events in the coming months.
May 11: Stargazing Night at Wright’s Field — Join BCLT
and Astronomer Brian Jennings at 8:30 p.m. for a stargazing
night near Wright’s Field, which will include exciting views
of Saturn and the rising moon, on the courts in back of Joan
Mac Queen Middle School for the second year in a row. Children
and families encouraged. Joan Mac Queen Middle School is
located at 2001 Tavern Road.
June 2: National Trails Day work party — Join BCLT at 8
a.m. for a Trails Day work party in Wright’s Field. Adopt or
work on a section of trail to improve its safety for trail
users. Water, refreshments will be provided. Please wear work
boots and bring appropriate work gloves for heavy trail work.
Please also wear sunscreen and bring a hat. This is a great
opportunity for teens to receive community service credit.
June 23: “Black Light Bug Night” at Wright’s Field —
Join BCLT and entomologist Michael Klein at 8:30 p.m. for a
“black light bug night” to identify insects that live in the
preserve. Children and families encouraged, as well as kids at
heart.
For more information contact BCLT at 722-6281 or check
online at www.bclt.org.
ALFA closing sale
ALPINE — The ALFA Bookstore will be closing its present
location on Saturday, June 2, and is seeking to relocate.
Starting May 15, many paperbacks will be on sale outside the
front door. More than 20,000 books, DVDs and videos will be
available.
ALFA hours and days are, Tuesday through Sunday – 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m., and is located in the Alpine Creek Town Center
across from the Bread Basket Restaurant. All proceeds go
towards supporting the Alpine Library with new books and
continuing to increase ALFA’s capital fund-raising account for
a new Alpine Library.
For further information, please go to their web site at
alpinelibraryfriends.org.
Blood bank visits
The San Diego Blood Bank will accept blood donations at
an open to the public blood drive hosted by Granite Hills High
School, 1719 E Madison Ave., El Cajon, on Wednesday, May 16,
from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the
wrestling room.
A public blood drive hosted by Southern Indian Health
Clinic, 8 Crestwood Road, Boulevard, will also be held on
Saturday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bloodmobile will
be in the parking lot.
Anyone who is at least 17 years old, in good health and
weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to give blood. A
good meal is recommended prior to donation.
For donor requirements or to make an appointment, call
the San Diego Blood Bank at 1-800-4MY-SDBB or visit
www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Mountain Empire
art contest
MOUNTAIN EMPIRE —The Mountain Empire Creative Arts
Council (MECAC) is organizing an Art Contest for students K-6
who live within the Mountain Empire School District. The
contest is open to all K-6 children who live within the school
district, including alternative and home-schooled children.
The contest theme is: “Living Well and Healthfully” and
includes categories for Written, Visual Arts,
Multi-dimensional Art, and Fabric Arts. One entry per child.
Prizes will be given for first, second and third in each
category.
Art entries can be dropped off at the high school during
the week of May 7 or turned into the student’s teacher at the
elementary school. Please contact Margo Kreger at 478-5790 for
specific size and content of each category.
Woman’s Club will
award scholarships
ALPINE – The Alpine Woman’s Club, through the Alpine
Woman’s Club Scholarship, Preservation and Education
Foundation, will award five $1,000 scholarships to deserving
students in June of this year. In order to be considered for a
scholarship, an application must be received no later than May
30.
Applications are available at the Alpine Chamber of
Commerce Office, the Alpine Community Center, the Alpine
Library, Washington Mutual, California First Bank and the
Bread Basket Restaurant. Applications may also be obtained by
visiting the Alpine Woman’s Club web site,
www.members.cox.net/alpinewomansclub, or by sending a
request via e-mail to
alpinewomansclub@cox.net.
Recipients of the awards will be invited to attend the
Alpine Woman’s Club Scholarship Award Presentation on June 21.
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.
Wild in the
Country fund raiser
ALPINE — Lions, Tigers and Bears, the only exotic Big Cat
rescue facility in San Diego county, will hold its first “Wild
in the Country” fund raiser on Saturday, June 9, from 1 to 5
p.m.
The event will include entertainment, live/silent
auctions, a barbecue feast, live music, line dancing lessons;
and for the kids — pony rides, llama walks, and our famous
petting corral. Plus the opportunity to see all the big cats
up close; guests may even get a chance to feed a big cat.
Tickets for this catered event are $80 for adults and $20
for children 12 and under, and must be purchased in advance.
For more information one may call 659-8078 or visit
www.lionstigersandbears.org. |
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