Children’s choir
ALPINE — A new children’s choir is forming in Alpine,
held every Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal
Church, 1460 Midway Drive.
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.
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.
Meet the Superintendent
ALPINE — The Alpine Chamber of Commerce is hosting
"Meet Mr. Collins,” the new superintendent of the Grossmont
High School District, on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. at the
Palo Verde Lake Clubhouse; 3750 Via Cielo Azul, Alpine.
If you would like to attend please RSVP to
pat@alpinechamber.-sdcoxmail.com.
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.
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 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.
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. |
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,
holiday tree lighting, the return of the Ice Princess
nightly performance and super holiday savings at all retail
stores.
For the first year ever, Viejas Outlet Center is proud
to announce they are 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 skate rental. The hours of the rink
are Monday to Friday 4 – 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
and Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
For the avid shopper, 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
the Outlet Center 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. in the Concerts in the Park area and will
feature a live ice show culminating with the lighting of the
holiday tree by Fox 6 anchor, and Alpine resident, Marc
Bailey and a visit from Santa Claus.
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.
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.
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.
Granny’s Fall Harvest
DESCANSO — Granville Museum will be hosting “Granny’s
Fall Harvest” on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m., at 24019 Japatul Valley Rd., Descanso.
There will be antiques, farm equipment, engines,
tractors, a free ice cream social. You are welcome to show
your talent and bring your own arts and crafts. See the past
come alive while you enjoy touring a Mountain Man cabin.
Admission, primitive camping and parking are free. For
more information please call 955-0037.
Firestorm 2007 benefit
concert
ALPINE — Canyonfolk House Concerts will host a concert
on Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Alpine
Community Center Park to raise money for the fire victims.
The Canyonfolk hosts lost their home in the 2003 Cedar Fire
and know what many of the people from the current fires will
be facing for the next several years.
Several performers have already been booked for the
show. Tickets for the show will be $25, and all funds will
go to the Harbison Canyon chapter of Lions International to
be used for local fire victims.
For more information one may call 659-5753 or check
online at
canyonfolk@cox.net. |
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