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.
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.
Event postponed until
further notice.
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.
Event
rescheduled to
Saturday, Nov. 3.
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.
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 Center’s Annual AutumnFest. The Wild West themed
extravaganza will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28.
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.
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.
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.
Alpine artists needed
ALPINE — Three events featuring local artists are
coming up. Artists, musicians and poets needed for three
events.
Painting Contest: Want to see your art as you drive
down the boulevard? If the answer is yes, call us.
Performers and sellers needed for large multi-performance
event in October.
Contact
alpineartists@gmail.com for more information and/or
visit
www.alpineartistsassociation.com. |
East County Triathlon Club
Swim, bike, run: Duathalon, aquathon, triathlon.
Ironman, olympic distance, sprint distance — how far can you
go? Le Tigre Fitness Group, Inc. is proud to announce the
formation of an East County Triathlon Club.
The first phase of the Triathlon Club is geared towards
Pre-teens and adolescents age 10-18. The Keike Tri-Club is a
year round training program facilitated by USATriathlon
Coaches that are sanctioned by the US Olympic Committee. The
initial training program will begin in Mid-November and last
12-15 weeks culminating in a triathlon geared towards the
children and teens. TriClub will provide access to a
registered dietitian during the course of the training
program.
For more information, please contact Le Tigre Fitness
Group, Inc. at 722-1402 or via e-mail at
info@letigrefitness.com.
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.
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 and the
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.
Nature walk at Wright’s
Field
ALPINE — Wildlife biologist Michael Klein will be
hosting a nature walk in Wright’s Field on Saturday, Nov. 3
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.
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.
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.
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. |
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