Los Coches 8th grade trip
ALPINE — While the Joan Mac Queen Middle School 2008
Washington, DC trip is completely sold out, students and
parents or grandparents wishing to participate on this trip
rather than being on a wait list, Holt Travel is offering
immediate confirm for anyone wishing the join the Los Coches
Middle School 8th grade trip which is following almost the
exact same itinerary as the JMMS trip.
Both trips are traveling during Spring Break from March
15 through 30, 2008, and will be together at the various
sites for almost the entire trip. Both groups will be lead
by David Holt, president of Holt Travel & Tours, the
organizer and tour escort for this 8th grade trip for the
past 11 years.
For registration information and to sign up, please
call Holt Travel at 445-9193 or stop in at the office at
2241 W. Victoria Drive in Alpine. Some information is also
available on-line at Holt Travel.com. Fundraising activities
are underway; it’s possible for a student to fundraise most
or all of this trip.
Evening with Elected
Representatives
ALPINE — On Thursday Oct. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., the ninth
annual Evening with the Elected Representatives will be held
at Viejas DreamCatcher Lounge.
Master of Ceremonies will be Marc Bailey, News Anchor
for Fox 6. Tickets for dinner are $75 per person and
Sponsorship tables available ($600 for a table of 8) ($800
for a table of 8, which includes sitting with an Elected
Representative, listed in the program book and signage on
the table).
For more information contact the Alpine Chamber of
Commerce at 445-2722.
Alpine/Viejas Days
ALPINE — The Annual Alpine Viejas Parade will be held
Saturday, Oct. 6 at 10:am down Alpine Boulevard.
The Alpine Stagecoach Lions Club, along with the Signature
Sponsor Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, have chosen the
150th Anniversary of the arrival of Overland Mail in San
Diego as this year’s parade theme.
Every one is welcomed to participate in the parade or come
watch. After the parade stay and vote for your Chili at the
Alpine Chili Festival.
For more information call 445-2722.
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.
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.
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. |
National Alpaca Farm Day
ALPINE — On Oct. 6, Alpaca Country Ranch in association with
other East County alpaca breeders will be joining together
to open their ranches to the public.
There will be spinning demonstrations, alpaca products for
sale, and more. Enter a drawing to win the Farm Day gift
basket, which includes alpaca products and more. One entry
per family per ranch visit.
The local Alpaca Country Ranch owned by Karen and Rich
Gribi, is located at 2909 North Victoria Drive in Alpine.
For more information check online at
www.alpacacountryranch.com, call 659-5782 or e-mail kgribi@cox.net.
6th annual Chili Cook-off
ALPINE — The Alpine Kiwanis Club is hosting the 6th annual
Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11-3 p.m. in the
park at the Alpine Community Center.
There is always lots of chili to taste and some
creatively decorated booths to check out. This is a family
friendly event.
For more information please call the Community Center
at 445-7330.
Blackwater rally and encampment
POTRERO — A Stop Blackwater Rally and Encampment in
Potrero will be held Oct 6-7. Join this Rally in Potrero and
at the gate of the proposed Blackwater West site.
Several events will be taking place all weekend
including hikes, educational sessions and music and spoken
word entertainers. Camping is available Saturday night.
For more information check online at www.prcsd.org/encampment.html
and
www.StopBlackwater.net
Descanso library fundraiser
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.
Cancer support
group formed
ALPINE — 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.
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. 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.
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.
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. |
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