Quiz Kids is back
ALPINE — The Quiz Kids Radio Program returns for
another season. Lite 107.9 FM was doing the “Quiz Kids”
radio show long before “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
Join us this year and be a part of the fun.
This year the program is expanding the student
contestants from the regular 5th, 6th, and 7th grades to
include the 8th graders as well. Teams will be made up a
school against school, class against class or in some cases
two teams competing against each other from both classes. At
the end of the series in May, we will select one team that
has appeared during this broadcast schedule to compete
against their parents.
Please contact Chuck Taylor, who will be hosting this
program, at Lite 107.9 FM for more information at
teefertaylor@yahoo.com.
Volunteers needed for
clearing
ALPINE — Greater Alpine Fire Safe Council has a project
planned for this Saturday, Nov. 3. From 8 a.m. until about 4
p.m. volunteers and USFS hand crews are going to work
together to create defensible space on a demonstration home
that borders the Cleveland National Forest.
The GAFSC original volunteer team has their hands full
working on fire recovery projects. Without your help, this
project is at risk. GAFSC is looking for 10 to 12
able-bodied folks who would be willing to drag brush in
exchange for a delicious barbecued lunch. You don't have to
work the entire timeframe, and you needn't come up with the
whole gang to be helpful.
If you can provide any assistance, please call Wende
Cornelius at 733-5579.
New fences in Wright’s
Field
ALPINE — Have you noticed the fence posts on Wright’s Field?
No need for alarm.
The Back Country Land Trust in partnership with SANDAG
(the San Diego Association of Governments) are enclosing the
preserve in hopes that it will minimize illegal off-road
activity and dumping this winter.
Gates will allow pedestrian and equestrian access, so
that you may continue to enjoy Wright’s Field.
BCLT native plant sale
ALPINE — Back Country Land Trust will be holding its
11th annual native plant sale on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Joan
Mac Queen Middle School beginning at 10 a.m.
Prior to the sale there will be a native plant talk,
beginning at 9:15 a.m., featuring Don Hohimer, former BCLT
board member whose native plant garden was featured in this
year’s CHIRP Garden Tour. He will discuss water-saving,
beauty and wildlife attributes of native plants.
Arrive early, as this is a ‘First Come, First Served’
event, with many plants selling out quickly.
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.
Alpine Aglow is back
ALPINE — Aglow is back. This international organization
celebrating its 40th anniversary has returned to our
beautiful mountain community. Speakers from all over the
world come to touch the hearts of the people.
Please join us on the third Friday of every month at
6:30 p.m., at 1929 Arnold Way, Alpine, (the corner of Tavern
Road and Arnold Way). This program is open to adult men and
women.
For more information, call Anna Lavigne at 445-5335 or
Carol Michaels at 334-2637.
Calling poets, authors and
journalists
ALPINE — The Alpine Writer’s Guild is in the process of
organizing a writing group for teens. If you are a local
teenager and have an interest in writing, please contact
Lillian Fisher at 445-5537. |
Birds-of-prey featured at
CHIRP meeting
ALPINE — Live birds-of-prey will be special guests at the
upcoming meeting of CHIRP Garden Club, set for 6:30 p.m.,
Nov. 5, at Alpine Community Church’s Fuller Hall, 2225
Victoria Drive.
Nancy Conney, of Sky Hunters Raptor Education and
Rehabilitation, will bring several of her education birds
for attendees to witness up-close, while she discusses these
magnificent creatures and how they relate to our gardens and
our lives.
The public is invited to attend the meeting, and there
is no charge. For additional information, please contact
CHIRP at 619-445-8352.
Senior Health Fair
ALPINE — ECAN and Community Partners will be holding a
Senior Health Fair in Pine Valley the fair will be held on
Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine Valley
Club House, 28890 Old Hwy. 80.
Flue Shots will be available for $16, and those with
medicare not handled by an HMO will be free. Please contact
Jerry Barber at 445-9140 for more information.
Nature walk at Wright’s
Field
ALPINE — Wildlife biologist Michael Klein will be hosting a
nature walk in Wright’s Field on Saturday, Nov. 10 beginning
at 9 a.m.
Hikers will learn about the interesting interactions of
plants and animals found there and how some of them survive
during these very dry years.
Meet in the front parking lot of Joan Mac Queen Middle
School. Please bring sunscreen and water.
25th anniversary
celebration
ALPINE — Good Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will be
holding its 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner on Sunday,
Nov. 18. The public is invited to join in this special
celebration in Fuller Hall at 12 p.m., directly following
worship service.
Good Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is located
in the facilities of Alpine Community Church 2225 West
Victoria Drive in Alpine. For more information please call
the Church office at 445-0220.
Second annual MECAC Holiday
Faire
PINE VALLEY — The
Mountain Empire Creative Arts Council invited all artists to
the second annual MECAC Holiday Faire, on Tuesday, Nov. 27,
from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pine Valley Club House.
This is a chance for all artists who are in the MECAC
network to sell or show their artwork.
Maximum of 20 artists, with six spaces reserved for
artists who just want to show and not sell. Spaces are 4’ X
4’ for $10. If you need more space please purchase two
spaces. Tables are included in the space fee.
All proceeds from the space fees and drawing go towards
supporting MECAC activities including our Summer Youth Art
Program. MECAC is a 501 c3, non-profit organization.
Please sign up by Nov. 15. Call Susanne Barrett at 473-0085.
Third annual fall tennis
classic
ALPINE — The Alpine Community Center will host the
third annual Fall Tennis Classic. The adult doubles event
will be held Nov. 30 through Dec. 2.
The competition format will be Ladies, and
Mixed-doubles. The deadline to register is Nov. 23. The
public is invited to watch and support their favorite team
free of charge.
For details and registration, players may call Rene
Toscano at 722-1669 or e-mail
retoscano@yahoo.com.
Local growers wanted
ALPINE — Residents with local fruit and nut filled
trees, or naturally-raised vegetables, fruits and herbs, who
would like to sell their produce, are invited to call
445-5249. Please leave a message if no answer.
Alpine Amigos looking for
members
ALPINE — Are you between the ages of 5 and 19? Would
you love to learn more about farm animals and crafts? Come
see what 4-H is all about.
General Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first
Tuesday of every month at the Alpine Community Center.
For more information call Linda at 445-8610 or Charla
at 445-4249. |
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