Harvest craft festival
ALPINE — Alpine Country Gifts and Crafts 14th Harvest
Festival will be held at the Alpine Women's Club Thursday,
Oct. 11 thru Sunday, Oct. 14.
The show will be open Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7
p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Handcrafted items will be stocked daily from 30
crafters. Alpine Women's Club is located at 2156 Alpine
Blvd.
Descanso library fund raiser
DESCANSO—Friends of the Descanso Library announce a
fundraiser for the library expansion project. Tickets are
now available for a raffle and silent auction at the
Descanso Library for $1 each or 6 for $5. Please go to the
Descanso library and see the items donated for the raffle,
such as the handmade quilts that are hanging on display in
the library as well as the silent auction which include: An
outstanding pastel painting by the local artist, Phebe
Burnham, and a watercolor painting by Sand Diego Artist Drew
Bandish.
The Lottery Drawing and Silent Auction bid items are to
be awarded on Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. in the Descanso Library
Community Room. It is not required to be present Oct. 20 to
claim you Lottery items or Silent Auction award.
Class of 1957 Mountain Empire
reunion
PINE VALLEY — A class reunion will be held Saturday, Oct.
13, for all Mountain Empire graduates from 1957, at the Pine
Valley Park, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to bring picnic lunches and drinks
and visit with old friends.
For more information please call Pat Griffin at
440-6168, or e-mail
patg710@hotmail.com or
pgriffin710@cox.net.
Campo gears up to go Hog Wild
CAMPO — Campo Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2080 is gearing
up for is annual Hog Wild festivities scheduled for Oct. 13.
Watch for coming announcements.
There will be live music by Blue Dawg, food, drinks,
raffles, a bake sale, and much more. In the meantime don't
forget their first Friday Rib dinners, and third Saturday
Steak Fry — profits always for a worthy cause.
Cancer support group formed
ALPINE — This year nearly 12,000 San Diego County residents
will be diagnosed with some type of 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., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 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.
Historical society annual
Italian dinner
ALPINE — The Alpine Historical Society will hold its annual
Italian Feast on Sunday, Oct. 21, at 5 p.m. at the Alpine
Woman’s Club, 2156 Alpine Blvd. Members, their guests and
others interested in the history of Alpine are invited to
attend.
The event will start off with an Italian dinner
prepared by the Board members of the Society. Pasta dishes,
bread, salad, beverages and dessert will be served for $5
per person.
Following the dinner, the Honorable William J. Howatt,
Jr., retired judge, will present a reenactment of the famous
Alpine Ranch murder trial. Judge Howatt performs historical
reenactments of trials as a hobby.
Everyone is welcome — join us for dinner or come just
for the speaker. Please R.S.V.P. to Carol Morrison at
445-2544 or
info@alpinehistory.org.
Free disaster survival workshop
ALPINE — The Greater Alpine Fire Safe Council is presenting
“Ready or Not: An Urban Survival Workshop” Tuesday, Oct. 23
at 7 p.m. in the Joan Mac Queen Middle School gymnasium.
Presenters Susan Conniry and Tom Beasley will talk
about how to survive during the first hours and days after a
disaster that paralyzes emergency response workers. Topics
covered include controlling panic, the importance of shelter
(even in Southern California), creating drinkable water, and
alternative food sources.
While Alpine will not likely suffer a Hurricane Katrina
of its own, a catastrophic wildfire or earthquake could
easily require you to think on your feet. This free training
will prove a valuable tool for any emergency situation.
For more information, contact Wende Cornelius at
733-5579. |
Hiking in Wright’s Field
ALPINE — The next Alpine Planning Group Trails Subcommittee
hike will be held on Oct. 18 at 4 p.m., beginning at the
entrance to Wright’s Field at South Grade Road and Calle De
Compadres, which is just north of the entrance to Pala Verde
Ranch.
Hikers may want to bring water, hat, hiking stick, and
(for those interested) a bag for trash. For more information
one may contact Keli Cadenhead at 445-3955.
Creekside Quiz Night
ALPINE — Creekside Early Learning Center will host its
annual Disney Quiz Night, on Friday, Oct. 19 from 5 – 8 p.m.
in the DreamCatcher Lounge at Viejas.
CELC’s PTA and staff host this adults-only event that
is made possible by the generosity of Viejas who provides
the venue, hors d’oeuvres, and more. The evening includes
opportunity drawings, live and silent auctions and a
fast-paced competitive game of sports, music and Disney
trivia. A sampling of auction items includes: A Buick
Invitational Golf Tournament Ticket Package; Autographed
Padres Items; a 2-night Stay at the San Diego Marriott Hotel
& Marina; a Birthday Party Package at AirTime; a 3 night
stay for 2 at a La Jolla Cove Cottage; The Grove Restaurant
and Viejas Outlet Center gift cards and a Disneyland Ticket
Package and more.
Seating is available at $15 per person or $100 for a
table of eight. To order tickets and for further
information, visit
www.alpineschools.net
and click on Creekside Early Learning, Disney Quiz Night.
English tea with an Irish
flavor
ALPINE — An English Tea with an Irish Flavor will be hosted
at Christ the King Episcopal Church on Saturday, Oct. 20, at
1:30 p.m., tickets will be $15 each.
Fine tea, sandwiches, cookies and conversation will be
featured along with the talents of Harpist and Vocalist
Sylvia Lorraine Hartman.
For more information please call 659-0050.
15th annual Vaquero Days
DESCANSO — The 15th Annual Vaquero Days is scheduled for
Oct. 20 and 21, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. rain or shine, at
the Merrigan Ranch in Descanso.
Admission for adults is $10, children’s admission is
free. Camping is available in the meadow, (primitive
conditions: Self contained with porta-potties). Proceeds
benefit the Los Californios heritage Association, Alpine
Amigos 4H, Mountain Empire 4H and Mountain Empire FFA.
Alpine artists on display
ALPINE — On Saturday, Oct. 20, the Alpine Artists
Association will be filling the outdoor sculpture gardens at
Viejas Outlet Center with original artwork and music from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fine East County artists will fill the NightFire arena
with original paintings, photographs, art lesson booths,
jewelry, and glasswork. Country, ballad, blues and
percussive sounds and music will fill the Alpine skies with
spirit and joy amidst the backdrop of regal Viejas Mountain.
In addition to wonderful art and breathtaking locale,
the Old Highway 80 Celebrations will be spilling into the
Viejas Outlet Center, bringing with them, beautiful,
restored classic automobiles and memorabilia of yesteryear —
look for them near the artists at the center.
The Masters “Smoking in the Park,” Barbeque Competition
will also tempt visitors with exotic, culinary aromas and
foods, of which guests will be welcome to sample and
purchase.
BCLT native plant sale
ALPINE — Back Country Land Trust will be holding its annual
native plant sale on Saturday, Oct. 27 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.
ACC Halloween spooktacular
ALPINE — On Oct. 27, 30, and 31, the Alpine Community Center
will be hosting a haunted Halloween Event. Come see the
Spooktacular Haunted House in the Teen Center.
This is a fun event for the whole family with a wide
array of prizes and attractions. Please call for more
details 445-7330.
Silver Tea and fashion show
ALPINE — A Silver Tea and fashion show will be presented at
the Dreamcatcher Lounge at Viejas, on Oct. 20, from 11 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m.
Luncheon will be served and there will be a silent
auction for the beautiful baskets and center pieces that
decorate the tables. Come and join us to enjoy an afternoon
of entertainment. Admission tickets are $45 and all proceeds
will benefit the Alpine Community Center.
If you would like to sponsor a table or donate auction
items, please contact Joan Cunningham at 619-445-5730. |
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