Children’s choir
ALPINE — A new children’s choir is forming in Alpine,
held ever Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal
Church, 1460 Midway Dr.
Ages six and older are invited to join the choir with a
professional instructor, which will have two recitals per
year.
The cost is $25 per month donation and scholarships are
available. For more information one may call Terri at
723-0309, or check online at
www.ChristTheKingAlpine.org.
Support the troops
ALPINE — Help send support to our troops by taking part
in a Southern Chicken Fried Steak Dinner, at the Alpine
Community Center on Nov. 15.
After dinner entertainment will be provided by the
Honky Tonk Kings, and a raffle along with a 50/50 drawing.
Tickets are $15 per person with an item to send to the
troops. Tickets are available at the Alpine Community
Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd, Alpine and at the Descanso
Junction Restaurant, 8306 Hwy 79 in Descanso.
Fire fundraisers
JAMUL-DULZURA — The Jamul-Dulzura community is coming
together to raise funds to help out those who have lost
everything in the Harris Fire.Two major fundraisers are
scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17.
The first fundraiser will be held at the ball fields at
Jamul Primary/Intermediate Soccer fields, 14567 Lyons Valley
Road, Jamul. This fundraiser will be for the whole family
and will run until 5 p.m. The second fundraiser will be at
Jack Burns’ home from 5 to 11 p.m. There will be dinner,
live music and entertainment.
This event is to benefit the uninsured fire victims.
For those who cannot attend the event and want to donate
money to the victims, there is an easy way to donate by
logging on to
jamulfirehelp.org.
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. Spaces are 4’ X 4’
for $10. Tables are included in the space fee.
All proceeds from the space fees and drawing go towards
supporting MECAC activities including the Summer Youth Art
Program. MECAC is a 501 c3, non-profit organization.
Please sign up by Nov. 15. Call Susanne Barrett at
473-0085.
Blood bank donations
EL CAJON — 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,
Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The blood drive
will be held in the Gym.
Anyone who is at least 17 years old, in good health and
weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to give blood.
For donor requirements or to make an appointment, call
the San Diego Blood Bank at 1-800-4MY-SDBB or visit
www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Parade of Lights
ALPINE — Santa will be in Alpine on Friday, Nov. 30 at
6:30 p.m. riding down Alpine Boulevard for the 12th annual
Alpine Village Christmas parade of Lights. Everyone is
invited to join Santa in the Parade of Lights.
Immediately following the Parade Santa and his helpers
will light the Alpine Community Christmas Tree and join in a
holiday sing-a-long. Then stay for the greatest mountain of
snow. Sledding for the young at heart and the runs are free.
Holiday home tour
ALPINE — The Alpine Woman’s Club will hold its Third
Annual Holiday Home Tour on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m.
Visitors will have an opportunity to stroll through
four stunning country estates, a unique Guest House, plus
three historic buildings, including the Alpine Museum
buildings and the Town Hall.
Tickets for the tour are $25 and can be purchased at
the Woman’s Club, 2156 Alpine Blvd., on Saturdays, Nov. 24
and Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Dec. 2 starting at
10 a.m. You can also order tickets by mailing a check to
Alpine Woman’s Club P.O. Box 231, Alpine, CA 91903.
All profits from this event will go towards their
Scholarship program and for the maintenance of the Town
Hall. |
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.
Ramona resident will talk
about Holocaust
JULIAN — On Sunday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m., the Julian
Branch of the San Diego County Library, 1850 Highway 78,
Julian, will host Ramona resident Erwin Levy, who will
present a talk entitled, “Eyewitness to the Holocaust.”
In June 1939 at age 15 Levy escaped Germany as part of
the Kindertransport to England and later served in the U.S.
Army in Europe from 1944-48. He will share his personal
account of the period leading up to the Holocaust and the
war to defeat to Nazis.
Following the talk, the afternoon program features San
Diego’s Alexander Gourevitch, who has delighted audiences
this year at several County libraries. Classically trained
in Russia, Alexander Gourevitch is one of the world’s top
klezmer clarinetists.
For more information one may call (760) 765-0370.
Alpine Churches gather to
give thanks
ALPINE — All Alpine residents are invited to join the
community in giving thanks. The ecumenical Thanksgiving
worship will be led by the Alpine Ministerial Association on
Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at Queen of Angels Church,
2569 W. Victoria Dr.
Music will be provided by
www.FreeTeenGuitarClass.com and there will be
refreshments with your neighbors following the service. For
more information one may call 722-1772.
Winter wonderland at Viejas
ALPINE — Viejas Outlet Center officially kicks-off the
holiday season Thanksgiving weekend with Midnight Madness
shopping, the first-ever public ice skating rink in Alpine,
and holiday tree lighting.
Viejas Outlet Center is bringing the first public ice
skating rink to Alpine this holiday season. The ice rink
will be open to the public beginning Friday, Nov. 23 through
Sunday, Jan. 13. For $10, skaters will enjoy an hour and a
half of skating, which includes rental. The hours are Monday
to Friday 4 – 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Viejas Outlet Center stores will again open their doors
at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 23 for the Midnight Madness
Sale. As an added bonus, those who visit will be able to ice
skate free from midnight to 6 a.m.
On Saturday, Nov. 24 Viejas Outlet Center presents the
biggest and best holiday tree lighting. The festivities will
begin at 6 p.m.
Historic buildings open
house
ALPINE — The Alpine Town Hall will be open to the
public on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Alpine
Historical Society buildings will be open to the public on
Saturday, Nov. 24 and Sunday, Nov. 25 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 is located at 2156 Alpine Blvd. The
two historic buildings are both located at 2116 Tavern Road.
Just follow the signs to the Museum.
Toy Land Christmas
ALPINE — The Alpine Community Center will present a Toy
Land Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 1. Santa will be on hand
for breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., and lunch from 12:30 to 3
p.m. at the center, 1830 Alpine Blvd.
Tickets are $12 for children and adults, or a table of
ten is $110. Reservations are required and no tickets will
be available at the door.
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 deadline to register is Nov. 23. For details and
registration, players may call Rene Toscano at 722-1669 or
e-mail
retoscano@yahoo.com.
Photographers wanted
ALPINE — The Alpine photographers group invites all
enthusiasts or amateurs to attend monthly photography
meetings held once a month on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
at the Alpine Community Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd. The next
meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 4. |
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