ALFA bookstore
ALPINE — The Alpine Library Friends Bookstore has
recently received several donations of like-new books, which
are perfect for summer reading on your vacation, or
staycation. They include hard-back mysteries, New York Times
bestseller list soft-backs, and several current biographies,
as well as children’s books and videos for the whole family
to share.
The bookstore, located at 2554 Alpine Blvd. is open
Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and
Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come find a bargain and
support your local library.
Battery disposal
DESCANSO — Don’t know what to do with your old
household batteries? You can now recycle them at the
Descanso Library.
Please put them in a plastic bag and drop them off in
our Battery Recycle Box inside the library. Please do not
bring lithium ion batteries.
For more information call the library at 445-5279.
Back-to-school tennis programs
ALPINE — Alpine Community Center (ACC) Fall Tennis
Classes are coming up. Fall tennis classes for youth and
adult players begin after the Labor Day holiday weekend.
The youth programs are scheduled during weekday
afternoons, and adult classes with be offered for both
morning and evening sessions. Classes are offered for all
age groups and ability levels.
According to teaching professional, Rene Toscano, an
added specialty program will be offered to student athletes
aspiring to try-out for the upcoming tennis season within
the Grossmont Unified High School District league.
For registration and information, contact Rene Toscano
at 722-1669 or e-mail
retoscano@yahoo.com.
Canyonfolk concert
ALPINE — Canyonfolk House Concerts will be hosting the
comedic singing songwriting duo Berkley Hart on Saturday,
Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. Suggested donation $20.
This will be an outdoor show so bring a chair. The
doors will open at 7 p.m. for the dinner/dessert potluck
buffet. If you would like to contribute a dish it would be
greatly appreciated but not mandatory. There will be coffee,
bottled water, tea, beer, and wine.
The show will begin at 8 p.m. Make your reservations
soon for this show. For more information please e-mail
canyonfolk@cox.net
or see
www.canyonfolkhouseconcerts.com.
31st annual Descanso blood
drive
DESCANSO — The 31st annual Descanso community blood
drive will take place on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the Descanso Town Hall.
Call to schedule an appointment: Mollie Jacques at
445-5390.
Antique clothing speaker at
potluck
ALPINE — The quarterly potluck luncheon meeting of the
Alpine Historical Society will be held on Sunday, Aug. 17 at
1 p.m. at the Alpine Woman’s Club, 2156 Alpine Blvd.
Sue Wheelington will be displaying and discussing her
unique collection of antique clothing. Those of us who have
been fortunate enough to see the Wheelington home, which has
been on the Sage and Songbird Home Tour as well as the
Woman’s Club Christmas Tour, know we are in for a real
treat.
Come for the luncheon at 1 p.m. or just for the speaker
at 2 p.m. — everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to Carol
Morrison at 445-2544 or send an e-mail to
info@alpinehistory.org.
Breaking Chains Ministry
ALPINE — Steven Cass founder of Breaking Chains
Ministry will speak this month. This ministry is saving
lives, rescuing girls from 7-18 from a life of prostitution
and slavery at our back door Tijuana, Mexico.
Please join us Friday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. 1729 Arnold
Way (Bethel Christian Church). Everyone is welcome and
encouraged to bring guests. Aglow is a non-denominational
organization.
If you would like more info please call Anna at
445-5300.
Swimming lessons
EL CAJON — Grossmont Union High School District offers
swimming lessons throughout the summer.
Lessons are offered at Santana HS, El Capitan HS, Monte
Vista HS and Montgomery Middle School (across from Granite
Hills HS), charge is $20 (ages 7-17) and $30 (ages 3-5) for
two weeks of lessons.
For more information, please contact 644-8172 for more
information or go to
www.guhsd.net/depts/aquatics/.
British Isle tour
ALPINE — Connoisseurs Tours and Anglican Heritage Tours
present Father Frank and June Pannitti’s British Isle Tour
on Sept. 25 – Oct. 8. The trip will be a journey through
Ireland, Scotland and England.
For more information contact Father Frank and June
Pannitti at 722-6464 or see
http://intranet.alpinechamber.com.
Alpine’s Honorary Mayor
ALPINE—It’s election time. Time to elect Alpine’s Honorary
Mayor. Please file your intention to serve as Alpine’s
community ambassador with the Alpine Chamber Community
Foundation.
For more information, and forms, see http://intranet.
alpinechamber.com.
GHHS Class of ‘78
SAN DIEGO — The Granite Hills High School Class of 1978
will celebrate its 30-year reunion from Friday, Sept. 5,
through Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Hyatt Manchester Hotel in
San Diego.
Ticket prices are $110 per person.
The Class of ‘78 is seeking local vendors to donate
door prizes, and is also seeking contact information for
lost classmates. If you are a local merchant who would like
to donate goods or services, or if you know the whereabouts
of any 1978 Granite Hills graduates, we want to hear from
you.
Please contact Karen (Wilson) Rogers at (858) 829-9208
or Shelley (Richards) Cyganik at (760) 473-3611 or Allyson
Smith at (619) 249-2574. This reunion is also open to Class
of ‘77 and Class of ‘79 members.
ALPS Awards
ALPINE—The 14th annual Alpine Leadership Awards will
take place Thursday, Sept. 11, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Viejas
DreamCatcher Lounge.
Please nominate an individual or organization that you
feel best represents the dedication to leadership and public
service in our community. For more information and ballots
see
http://intranet.alpinechamber.com and return the
ballot to the Chamber office. |
Bingo and poker fund raiser
ALPINE — The Micah Retz Foundation presents a bingo and
poker fund raising extravaganza in Wednesday, Aug. 20, from
6 to 10 p.m. at the Viejas Dreamcatcher Lounge.
The event is for adults only, ages 21 and up. Tickets
are $20 per person, and entry price includes unlimited
non-alcoholic drinks, entry to poker tournament and bingo,
with prizes for winners. Entertainment will be provided by
DJ JustOne and Magic Show. There will also be a raffle and
silent auction.
All proceeds from the event will help support Micah and
his children. On June 1, Micah a 27 year Alpine resident and
single father of three, injured himself while diving at
Cedar Creek Falls, in Ramona. He was flown to Palomar
Medical Center and was declared a quadriplegic upon
admission. He is currently undergoing extensive medical
treatment. Due to his physical, mental and spiritual
strength, he has already shown movement in the arms and has
sensation in his legs. The family is trying to raise enough
money to cover medical expenses, take care of his children,
and send him to a promising rehabilitation center. Donations
are also being accepted at any Washington Mutual bank,
benevolent account under Micah Retz.
Visit
www.micah-retz.com for updates and information.
Arts festival meeting
ALPINE — The Southern California Center For Youth
Nature & The Arts (CYNA) will host its 4th Annual East
County Art & Performing Arts Festival at the Alpine
Community Center on Oct. 25. Special focus will be on area
students’ live performances and awarding prizes for student
art in this year’s Calendar Art Contest.
The public is invited to contribute event ideas at an
organizational meeting on Aug. 21, from 6-7 p.m. at Alpine
Academy, 2549 Alpine Blvd. For more information, contact
Stephanie Wells at 729-9168 or simply attend the meeting.
Stoney’s kids birthday party
EL CAJON — The Stoney’s Kids Organization will
celebrate efforts in supporting East County youth at Sycuan
Resort on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
The community is invited to partner with Stoney’s Kids
in this fund raising effort by attending this annual
Birthday Party. No gifts or entry fee are required, just
good old cash, checks or credit cards for the fantastic live
and silent auctions!
Over 98 percent of donated funds go directly to East
County children’s programs. Your support makes a difference,
so please find a way to participate.
Donations can be mailed directly to: Stoney’s Kids c/o
Temecula Valley Bank, 345 N. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon. For
more information about this event, please call Lori Beliveau
at 441-1754.
Wildfire preparation assistance
ALPINE — Greater Alpine Fire Safe Council are hosting a
series of Free Community Chipper days throughout Alpine.
On Saturday, Aug. 24 and Saturday Sept. 27, Viejas
Properties is hosting a chipping day in eastern Alpine at
5221 Willows Rd. All of these events will begin at 8 a.m.
and chipping will cease at 1 p.m. promptly. On chipper days,
residents are invited to call 244-6093 for estimated wait
times.
Participants must show proof of Alpine area residency
and are responsible for transporting materials to the
chipping site. Dumping in advance is not allowed, and
materials must be free of dirt, rocks, construction debris
and other trash. No brush from businesses or professional
landscapers will be accepted.
U.S. Forest Service Descanso District Fire Management
Officer Acree Shreme urges Alpine residents to take
advantage of this program. For more information about the
chipping program, please contact Wende Cornelius at 733-5579
or visit
www.greateralpinefsc.org.
Collections for Rady’s
Children’s Hospital
ALPINE — Alpine residents have continued to respond to
requests for soaps and shampoo for the Ronald McDonald
house. They now have plenty of soap and shampoo. They could
use toothbrushes, men’s and woman’s white socks and
hairbrushes, and under garments. Ronald McDonald House, next
to the Rady's Children’s Hospital is always in need of these
donations.
Ronald McDonald House houses families who have
critically ill children in Rady's Children’s Hospital.
Alpine resident and Kiwanian, Dick Rabell began an
effort last year, collecting and donating these items to
Ronald McDonald House and they are very happy with Alpine’s
collection efforts. Items can be bagged and dropped off at
The Alpine Sun office.
Get started early on DC fund
raising
ALPINE — Rising prices may be affecting your decision
as to whether you can afford to send your child or be a
chaperone on Holt Travel’s educational tour taking place
over Spring Break on April 4 to 11, 2009.
This parent/grandparent-chaperoned trip includes
historical and well-renown sites in D.C., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania’s Amish Country, and New York City.
Because we feel that children should not have to miss out on
this once-in-a-lifetime trip, we are providing many fund
raising opportunities to the students.
Monthly meetings are being held to provide information
about these opportunities.
With some hard work, it’s possible for students to earn
a good portion or all of their trip cost. The convenience
payment schedule spreads payments to make it easier for
parents to budget for this trip.
Space is very limited, so sign up today. To register,
please call Holt Travel at 445-9193, e-mail
info@HoltTravel.com,
or stop by the office at 2241 W. Victoria Drive in Alpine.
For trip itinerary and fund raising information, please
visit
www.HoltTravel.com and click on the JMMS DC KIDS
2009 link.
7th Annual Chili Festival
ALPINE — The Alpine Kiwanis will host the 7th Annual
Chili Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at the Alpine Community Center Park, following the Viejas
Day Parade.
Organizers are looking for Chili cookers (limited
space), $20 entree fee. Call Jim at 890-2283 or Don at
672-4269 for application or more information. Also sponsors,
call Sue at Alpine Community Center 445-7330 for more event
information.
Benefits from the event will go to the Alpine Community
Center. Along with the chili cook off, there will be a live
band, beer garden, barbecue, motorbike and car Show, ice
cream, sodas and fun for all.
10th Annual Evening With the
Elected Representatives
ALPINE—The 10th Annual Evening With the Elected
Representatives will take place Thursday, Oct. 23, from 6 –
9 p.m. at the Viejas DreamCatcher Lounge.
Join your elected representatives for a lively evening
discussing important topics. For more information, call
Kelly or RSVP
Kelly@alpinechamber.sdcoxmail.com |
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