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.
Rummage sale this
weekend
ALPINE — Christ the King Episcopal Church, located at
1460 Midway Dr. in Alpine, will be holding a Rummage Sale this
Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come
and see all the bargains.
Donations are also now being accepted. The drop off
schedule is on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon,
or one may call 659-0050 for an appointment.
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.
CPR and first aid
class
ALPINE — The Alpine Chamber of Commerce will be hosting
a Save-A-Heart CPR and First Aid certification class on
Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Alpine Woman’s
Club, 2156 Alpine Blvd.
The course includes adult, child, infant, two person
CPR, Heimlich Maneuver, drowning and Basic First Aid
procedures for $60 per person. Children 10 to 16 years old
only $30 per person. Discounts are offered to Alpine Chamber
of Commerce Members.
To register please call 445-4569. Chamber Members call
445-2722.
Waste collection
event
ALPINE — Bethel Christian Assembly will be holding a
waste collection event this Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m., at the church, 1929 Arnold Way.
Household, hazardous, electronic and universal waster
will be excepted. Residents may bring up to 15 gallons, or 125
pounds or waste per vehicle. Please no business waste,
ammunition, explosive or radioactive material, large
appliances or medical waste.
Republican
women’s meeting
ALPINE — Mountain Empire Republican Women Federated
will hold its regular meeting on Monday, May 21, in the Club
House at the Alpine Mobile Home Park, 2400 Alpine Blvd.
The speaker will be Matthew Magorien, representing Joel
Anderson, our Assemblyman. He will discuss bills A4 and A221
as well as other bills in Sacramento. There will be a question
and answer period after his discussion.
Social is at 10:30 a.m., followed by the business
meeting at 11 a.m. The public is welcome. For information, one
may contact President Muriel Pappin at 749-1993
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.
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. |
BCLT events coming up
ALPINE — The Back Country Land Trust will be hosting
several events in the coming months.
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
www.alpinelibraryfriends.org.
Blood bank visits
The San Diego Blood Bank will accept blood donations at
an open to the 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.
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.
Alpine History
Day
ALPINE — The Alpine History Day Celebration will be
held on Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alpine
Historical Society Museum, located at 2116 Tavern Road.
This year’s exhibit is “The History of Bee Keeping in
Alpine.” There will be lots of information about early
Alpine’s lucrative beekeeping industry along with a display of
many beekeeping artifacts. Also, one can learn about the
pioneer beekeeper in the area, John Harbison and see a replica
of the Harbison Hive with was patented in 1859.
Homemade chili, salad, bread, drink and ice cream sundaes will
be served for lunch for only $7.00 for adults, and 3.00 for
children.
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.
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.
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. |
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