Alpine light parade and snow festival
ALPINE — Twinkling holiday lights will brighten the
13th Annual Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights & Snow
Festival this Friday evening, Dec. 12, in the East County
foothills.
Santa Claus leads the glowing Alpine parade that
assembles at 6 p.m. on Victoria Drive at Alpine Boulevard.
Traffic will be closed on Alpine Boulevard at the same time.
The gleaming procession of floats, vehicles and other
entries, all decorated with holiday lights, steps off at 6
p.m. The march ends at the free Snow Festival at the Alpine
Community Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd.
The annual parade and snow festival are presented by
the Alpine & Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce and its
businesses with the help of sponsors.
This year’s sponsors include the Viejas Band of
Kumeyaay Indians, the San Diego Gas & Electric Co., the San
Diego Ice Co., and the Kiwanis Club of Alpine.
Children can sled down the Mountain of Snow, play in a
snow area, ride a train and chat with Santa, all free, at
the Snow Festival.
There also will be a holiday sing-along. Hot meals and
drinks as well as treats will be sold. Visitors should
arrive early to get parking before 6 p.m. Be ready for
wonderful cool to cold weather that’s perfect for the
holidays.
Holiday toy drive
ALPINE — The Alpine Fire Department will be accepting
unwrapped items for the annual Holiday toy drive until Dec.
20.
The barrel will be in the lobby of the Fire Station at
1364 Tavern Road.
Usborne book sale
ALPINE — Pat Vacio will be hosting an open house at her
home 722 Camino Scarpitta on Monday, Dec. 15 from 1 to 8
p.m. for a last minute Usborne book sale.
Shop if you want for Usborne Books, give to U.S. Marine
“Toys for Tots.”
Wine and Cheese will be served from 6-8 p.m. and
chocolate refreshments will be served all day. There will
also be free gift wrapping by Alpine Girl Scout Troop.
Call Pat at 445-8810 for more information.
Bloodmobile visit
ALPINE — The San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will
accept blood donations at an open to the public blood drive
hosted by Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Rd., Alpine, 91901,
Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bloodmobile
will be parked in the DreamCatcher parking lot 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.
Community carol sing
ALPINE — You are invited to an Alpine Christmas! The
3rd Annual Community Carol Sing will happen on Dec. 24, at 5
p.m. at the Alpine Woman’s Club. Refreshments will be
served. Admission is free, sponsored by Grace Fellowship.
For more information please call: 464-2100, or
www.grace-fellowship-pca.org.
Name the Dinosaur contest
ALPINE — Did you know there is a dinosaur in Alpine? In
1962 an amusement park was built in downtown Alpine called
Dinosaur Land. The park closed after only two years but the
dinosaurs remained. As time went on the dinosaurs
deteriorated. The only reason this one dinosaur is still
around is because it was restored by local resident, Adrian
Kruso along with his brothers and their friend Effrum.
Carlette Anderson is writing a book about the history
of Alpine for children titled, “My Alpine.” She is using
this photo for the front cover and would like to have a name
for this dinosaur. The contest is open to anyone 12 years
and younger.
Deadline is Jan. 17. Be sure to include your name, age,
address and telephone number. Please e-mail to
myalpinehistory@aol.com or mail it to 2451 Night Star Ct.
Alpine, 91901. If you have any photos of Dinosaur Land would
you be so kind and let Carlette Anderson and the Alpine
Historical Society know about them? |
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. Rady’s is also collecting pull-tabs from soda and
beer cans, to be recycled for money.
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.
Got an old car you want to get rid of? It must have an
engine, although doesn’t need to be in running order.
Contact Dick Rabell at 445-5712 to make arrangements to have
your vehicle picked up and donated. Will be auctioned off
and you will be notified.
Back Country Bootcamp
ALPINE — Back Country Boot Camp is taking registration
for the first 2009 six-week session. Co-ed and Ladies only
sessions are available.
Boot camp will begin on Jan. 5, 2009 and will continue
through Feb. 13. Meet your New Years resolution by signing
on or before Jan. 5, and get one class free. Bring a friend
and get another class free. Free stability ball upon
registration while supplies last.
Get these kinds of results from your 2,3, or 5 day a
week boot camp.
Visit www.backcountrybootcamp.com for more information or to
register today.
Census positions
DESCANSO — Early local Census Office Opening in San
Diego. The Census Bureau will be testing for Clerical and
Field Positions on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. and
Tuesday, Jan 13 at 1 p.m, at the Descanso Library for
opening positions. The bureau is now hiring office clerks
and field staff, with salaries beginning at $11.25 an hour
to $17 an hour.
A written exam and U.S. citizenship is required. For
more information, please visit www.census.gov/losangeles.
RSVP for test date at (866) 861-2010.
ALFA bookstore
ALPINE — A book and craft sale is coming up on Sunday,
Dec. 14. There will be antique books on sale as well as the
regular hard and paperbacks. The crafts sale will include
pottery, mosaic picture frames, turned wooden items, and
fabric gifts. ALFA is a non-profit organization with all
proceeds going to the Library.
Winter hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday to
Sunday at 2554 Alpine Blvd.
Open house
ALPINE — The Alpine Historical Society Museum will be
open to the public on Saturday, Dec. 27 and Sunday, Dec. 28
from 2 to 4 p.m.
The museums are decorated for Christmas. This is a
great opportunity to see beautiful hand made decorations and
learn about how Christmas was celebrated in the nineteenth
century. Also learn about Historic Alpine from several
knowledgeable docents.
The two historic buildings are the Dr. Sophronia
Nichol’s House built in 1896 and the Capt Adam Beaty house
built in 1899. They are both located at 2116 Tavern Road.
Just follow the signs to the Museum.
Women’s shooting day
ALPINE — The National Association’s Women on Target
program, the NRA Members Council of Greater San Diego, and
Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club are sponsoring a Pistol, Rifle
and Shotgun Shooting Clinic in Alpine.
The clinic will be held at the Lemon Grove Rod and Gun
Club, 16232 Sequan Truck Trail, Alpine, CA on Jan, 11, April
5, July 12, and Oct. 11 from 1—5 p.m. The total cost of this
clinic is $25, all necessary equipment will be included.
For more information, please speak to Dexter: (760)
789-5332, or (760) 644-2013. Or you can e-mail Dexter at
DexterHaight@cox.net. |
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