Kiwanis raises money
with recycling
ALPINE — The Kiwanis Club of Alpine is helping the
Ronald McDonald House of San Diego to raise money through a
recycling program. There are two methods which the club is
employing; collecting pull-tabs from aluminum cans, and
collecting Hotels and Motels bar soap and
shampoo/conditioners.
The money is used to help occupants of the House who
have sons and daughters in the The Rady Children’s Hospital
that are suffering from cancer and other diseases. The soap
and shampoo are also distributed to the occupants to help
them with their daily needs.
If you can help please contact Kiwanian Dick Rabell at
445-5712, or you can drop off any donations at The Alpine
Sun office at 2144 Alpine Blvd.
18th Annual
Sycuan Pow-wow
EL CAJON — Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians will be
hosting its Traditional Gathering and 18th Annual Pow-Wow on
Sept. 7-9.
There will be up prizes, a Men’s Bird Dance for all
ages, Women’s Bird Dance, and Hand Drum Contest, as well as
Indian Arts & Crafts, Indian Food, and a Flag Ceremony will
be on Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m.
Camping and water are available, call 445-7776 for more
information.
Local blood
drives
The San Diego bloodmobile will be accepting blood
donations at various spots in the coming weeks.
An open to the public blood drive hosted by Wal-Mart,
13487 Camino Canada, El Cajon, on Saturday, Sept. 8, from
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The bloodmobile will be parked in the
parking lot.
Another open to the public blood drive hosted by
Granite Hills High School, 1719 E Madison Ave., El Cajon,
Wednesday, September 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The
blood drive will be held in the gym.
Another open to the public blood drive hosted by Viejas
Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine, Thursday, Sept. 13, from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The blood drive will be held at
DreamCatcher at Viejas.
Anyone who is at least 17 years old, in good health and
weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to give blood. A
good meal is recommended prior to donation.
For donor requirements or to make an appointment, call
the San Diego Blood Bank at 1-800-4MY-SDBB or visit
www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
Coffee with
Constituents
ALPINE — On Friday, Sept. 14, Second District
Supervisor Dianne Jacob is inviting members of the community
to “Coffee with Constituents,” at the Bread Basket, to give
an update on county issues and to “hear any ideas, problems
or concerns” regarding county government.
If you would like to hear about the direction we are
heading in East County and/or would like your concern heard,
put this date on your calendar and stop by at 8:30 a.m. to
the Bread Basket, at 1347 Tavern Road.
Back to school
night
CAMPO — Mountain Health and Community Services is
hosting a Back to School Family Night and distributing back
to school supplies for our rural families on Friday, Sept.
14 at the Mountain Empire Community Center. If more supplies
are received than needed, the remainder will be distributed
between the Mountain Empire School sites and the Alpine
Unified School District.
Baskets for donations are located in the offices at
Alpine Family Medicine and Mountain Empire Family Medicine.
Money or gift card donations are also appreciated and will
be used to purchase needed supplies.
If you have any questions you can contact Carol Lewis,
Outreach Representative at 847-7801 or at
clewis@mtnhealth.org.
VFW deep pit
barbecue
ALPINE — The Alpine VFW Post #9578, 844 Tavern Road, is
having its annual Deep Pit BBQ, beef, pork and turkey on
Sept. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. Live music and a live auction to
benefit The Fisher House.
The event is open to the public. Advance tickets
donation $8, and tickets at the door day of the barbecue are
$10. For tickets call 445-6040.
Cowboy barbecue
coming up
ALPINE — A Cowboy Barbecue sponsored by Christ our
Saviour Anglican Church, will take place Saturday Sept. 22
from 5 to 8 p.m.
Located at the Anglican Paradise Ranch at 2301 South
Grade Road, Alpine. Entertainment will be provided by
“Trails & Rails” featuring Emmy Award Winner; Walt Richards.
Tickets for sale now, $15 for Adults, $5 ages 6-12, age 5
and under free. For tickets call 722-1575.
The great train
robbery in Campo
CAMPO — Come out and enjoy a little of the Wild West as
it used to be. The Great Train Robbery and Dinner Theater:
“Death rides the Stage” featuring the Back Country Players
will be at the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo on
Oct. 13. The train departs promptly at 4 p.m. on Saturday
afternoon.
Be prepared to guard your belongings and loved ones as
you face “The Hole in the Wall Gang.” A sit down dinner will
be served at the Railroad Museum following the Train ride.
Tickets are $50 each and group tables for ten are
available for $500. There will be a no-host bar for adults
only. All proceeds benefit the Campo/Lake Morena Community.
For more information please contact Randy Lenac at 478-5403.
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Alpine youth theater
needs actors
ALPINE — Alpine Youth Theater needs actors for 16 parts
for the three-act, comedy/farce Boarding House Reach. Actors
between the ages of 12-18 are needed for the production.
Auditions begin on Sunday, Sept. 9, between 4-6 p.m. at
Christ Our Savior Anglican Church.
For more information please call 579-1902 ahead of
time. The comedy will be performed for the general public in
January 2008 at the Alpine Women’s Club. Everyone is welcome
to audition.
Lavender focus
of CHIRP meeting
ALPINE — CHIRP Garden Club will host a program by a
noted author and herbalist at their upcoming meeting, set
for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at Alpine Community Church’s Fuller
Hall, 2225 Victoria Drive.
Karen England, past president of Vista Garden Club and
a current board member of the International Herb
Association, will talk about one of the most beloved herbs
of all times — lavender. Various herbal products will also
be available for purchase after the program.
The public is invited to attend the meeting, and there
is no charge. For more information, please contact CHIRP at
445-8352.
Teen guitar
lessons
ALPINE — Free guitar lessons for teenagers are being
offered to Middle and High School students. A new Beginner
Class starts Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 3:30pm. Classes are held
at the Alpine Community Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd.
The class is offered by
FreeTeenGuitarClass.com
as a service to the youth of Alpine sponsored by
AlpineAnglican.com and
the Alpine Community Center.
The class size is limited to 10 students, so reservations
are required. Please call 722-1772 or e-mail
FrKeithA@AlpineAnglican.com.
8th grade trip
meeting
ALPINE — ALPINE - On Thursday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 pm at
the Alpine Elementary School auditorium, an
information/registration meeting will be held for Joan Mac
Queen eighth-grade students and parents regarding next
year’s Annual Educational East Coast Tour.
This eight-day trip will take place during Spring
Break, March 15 through 22, 2008. Students and parent
chaperones will see history brought alive in places such as
Jamestown Settlement, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, and
Thomas Jefferson’s home at Monticello as well as the
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., Arlington
National Cemetery, and New York City.
Payments will be accepted after the presentation to
reserve a spot on the trip. Because good citizenship is
important on this trip, students’ most recent JMMS Report
Card will be required in order to register a student.
If you have any questions about this meeting or the
trip or cannot attend the meeting, please contact David Holt
at Holt Travel & Tours at 445-9193 or e-mail any questions
to
info@HoltTravel.com.
Kiwanis swap
meet
PINE VALLEY — The Mountain Empire Kiwanis Club will be
hosting a community swap meet on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 7
a.m. to noon at Mountain Empire High School, 3291 Buckman
Springs Road, in front of the main building.
Single vender spaces are $20 each, with set-up
beginning at 6 a.m. Food will be available from 8 a.m. to
noon.
For more information or to reserve a space one may call
Dudley Mills at 478-5787.
Calling all
photographers
ALPINE — A meeting will be taking place on Tuesday,
Sept. 18 at 7 p.m., at the Alpine Community Center, for all
local photo enthusiasts.
This photo club meeting will be chance for avid picture
takers to talk about techniques and styles, learn about
using photoshop programs for photo editing, and show off
their work. The photo club is open to all ages, with or
without a camera.
For more information one may contact George Miller at
445-9167 or via e-mail at
mgeor5@cox.net.
Tack and yard
sale
PINE VALLEY — Horse of The Sun equestrian facility in
Pine Valley will be hosting a community barn, tack and yard
sale on Sept. 22 and 23, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For information and directions please call 473-8151 or
see horseofthesun.com.
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.
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.
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. First meeting of the new year is Tuesday, Sept.
4. Everyone is welcome.
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. |
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