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.
Alpine winemakers
ALPINE — Home winemakers of Alpine: Are you interested in
starting a club of local home winemakers? Or, did you always
want to learn how to make wine or grow grapes?
An interest list is now forming, share knowledge, resources,
and experience, make new friends, plan tasting events, etc.
No experience necessary.
If you would like to be part of the group and have monthly
or bi-monthly meetings please contact Terri 445-8968 or
e-mail terri_b_tall@yahoo.com.
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.
Have a place for Christmas
ALPINE — Christmas is a day when most of us are surrounded
by family. But what about those who don’t “have a place for
Christmas?” In Alpine we have the Christmas Day Community
Dinner held at the Alpine Community Center (December 25th).
We’d love to have you come and be part of our Community
Family — there’s room at this inn. We even have some
volunteers to pick from folks of our Alpine community!
You can come and be part of our Family event. We’ll be
setting tables at 11:00am; Singing Christmas Carols at
11:30am; Dinner at Noon. There is no charge for the dinner
because its about being together with others to celebrate
the Gift of Christmas.
The Alpine Community Center is providing a room for our
Dinner. www.FreeTeenGuitarClass.com will be helping with
carol singing. Boy Scout troop 105 will be helping to serve
and clear tables. Albertsons donated the turkeys. And Alpine
Anglican Church of the Blessed Trinity is cooking and
providing the rest of the meal. Yes, it’s our community
family pitching in to make Christmas Day a special day so
everyone can “have a place for Christmas.”
If you’d like to take part in Christmas Dinner, please give
us a call so we can set a place for you. If you’d like to
help out we’d love to have you join in; whether it’s
greeting folks as they come in; helping with tables, food,
or singing. Whether nine months or 90 years we want you to
“have a place for Christmas.”
Please call 619-722-1772 (Alpine Anglican Church) to make a
reservation or signup at the Alpine Community Center desk
(1830 Alpine Blvd).
The Christmas Day Community Dinner is sponsored as a
community service by Alpine Anglican Church of the Blessed
Trinity (www.AlpineAnglican.com) which meets 8:30am Sundays
at Alpine Elementary. Father Keith Acker is the pastor and
also teaches guitar for www.FreeTeenGuitarClass.com.
SDSU open university program
SAN DIEGO — Have you ever thought about attending courses at
San Diego State University, but didn’t want to go through
the process of being formally admitted?
SDSU classes are open to the public through the College of
Extended Studies Open University program, which allows
individuals to enroll in courses (on a space available
basis) without formal admission to the university.
Participants can take classes to finish a degree, for career
advancement, or for personal enrichment. Classes start
January 22. To receive a free information packet or for more
information about Open University, call 265-SDSU or visit
www.neverstoplearning.net/open.asp. Certain restrictions
apply.
SDSU’s College of Extended Studies reaches out to the
greater San Diego community with a wide variety of lifelong
learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career
advancement courses are offered in many areas of management,
leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment
courses range from astronomy to web design. Additionally,
the College offers over 35 certificate programs, online
courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register
or for more information, call (619) 265-SDSU or log on to
www.neverstoplearning.net. |
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.
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 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 — The ALFA bookstore will close on Christmas Eve Day
at 1 p.m. and will be closed on the 25th and the 26th. The
New Year’s hours will also be the same – closed on New
Year’s Eve at 1 p.m. and opening again on Jan. 3.
Books make a great last minute gift — we have lovely
children’s books, antique books, and best sellers. A gift
for your loved one is also a gift for your community. ALFA
Bookstore, 2554 Alpine Blvd. — Wednesday through Sunday 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
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 goal is to introduce
women to shooting sports and provide them with the
opportunity to meet other women interested in learning how
to safely and effectively use a firearm. All women are
welcome to these outings.
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.
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. The winner will have their name included in her
book with the dinosaur’s name. The winner will also receive
a signed copy of her book plus a gift certificate to Boomers
Amusement Center in El Cajon. 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?
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. |
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