Descanso library fund
raiser
DESCANSO—Friends of the Descanso Library announce a
fund raiser 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.
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.
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. 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.
Shadow Hills Fall Festival
ALPINE — Shadow Hills Elementary School will be hosting
its annual Fall Festival on Friday Oct. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m.
There will be many vendor and activity booths set up,
including games and goodies for all ages. Everyone is
invited to attend.
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., discussing 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.
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.
Annual Autumn Fest
ALPINE — “Circle The Wagons” is the theme of the Alpine
Community Church’s Annual AutumnFest. The Wild West themed
extravaganza will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Alpine
Community Church.
This is a fun evening of dinner, dancing, auctions and
opportunity drawings. Tickets are only $40 per person and
tables for 8-10 may be reserved.
Historical society field
trip
The Alpine Historical Society is going on a field trip
on Oct. 28 and everyone is welcome to come.
Experience the Harvest Fair at the Antique Gas and
Steam Engine Museum in Vista, see an old fashioned threshing
bee, a tractor parade and gas and steam engine
demonstrations. In addition, a tour of the historic Rancho
Guajome Adobe house and grounds will be available.
Meet at the Alpine Woman’s Club at 10 a.m. or meet the
group in Vista at 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., at 11:15 a.m. For
more information, one may call Don Tarr at 659-1378. |
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 445-5730.
ACC Halloween party
ALPINE – Witches and goblins, horrible space aliens and
lovely fairy princesses will be visiting Alpine early this
year because the Halloween Party at the Alpine Community
Church in Fuller Hall is set for Oct. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m.
A potluck dinner first will be followed by a costume
parade with prizes, Halloween games, music, family fun and
fellowship. The party is for every one from infants to
parents, to grand parents, and all their friends and
neighbors. Just bring a dish to share, and don’t forget to
dress up.
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 board members. 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
re-enactments of trials as a hobby.
Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP 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 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.
For more information, contact Wende Cornelius at
733-5579.
GUHSD career and college
fair
EL CAJON — The Grossmont Union High School District
will host its fourth annual “Got Plans?” Career and College
Fair for 9 to 12th grade students and parents on Tuesday,
Oct. 23, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Valhalla High School.
Admissions representatives from over 60 post secondary
institutions will be on hand. Attendees may participate in
up to three half-hour workshops that review options to
students after high school.
Admission is free and this event is open to the public.
Valhalla is located at 1725 Hillsdale Road in El Cajon. For
more information, call 644-8000 or log on to
www.guhsd.net.
High School meeting
ALPINE — The Grossmont Union High School District will
be preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to assess
the environmental effects of construction and operation of a
new high school in the Alpine area.
A Public Scoping Meeting will be held at the Alpine
Community Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd., on Tuesday, Oct. 30,
beginning at 6:30 p.m. to give the public an opportunity to
receive more information on the proposed project alternative
sites, and to provide comments and suggestions on the scope
of the EIR.
Senior Health Fairs
ALPINE — ECAN and Community Partners will be holding
two Senior Health Fairs. In Alpine, the fair will be held on
Oct. 30, at the Alpine Community Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd.,
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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. |
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