Community meeting
BOULEVARD — A community meeting will take place Thursday,
Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Boulevard Community Center to
discuss plans for wind turbine construction on public lands
in McCain Valley.
Hundreds of 400-500 feet tall Industrial wind turbines are
being planned on public lands in McCain Valley by Iberdrola
Renewables, a foreign corporation. Come and tell them what
you think. The Sunrise Powerlink is part of this very bad
deal.
For more information contact Donna Tisdale at 766-4170 or
e-mail her at donnatisdale@hughes.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.
Little league registration
ALPINE — Alpine Little League will be holding early signups
this Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shadow Hills
Elementary School on Harbison Canyon Road. Please bring
three proofs of residence and birth certificates. The cost
for early registration is $110.
Another signup event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on
Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Christmas Potluck
DESCANSO – The Descanso Town Hall Association announces the
traditional Christmas Potluck, to be held on Saturday, Dec.
6. This has been a Descanso community event for more than
100 years.
Social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
The inimitable Peter Bradley will deliver his wonderful
rendition of “The Night Before Christmas,” and then Santa
joins the festivities.
Bring your own dinner service, your own beverage, and a dish
to pass. Coffee and punch will be provided. We always have a
full house so, the big kids and the little kids always have
a fun evening.
Come have dinner with your town.
Harbison Canyon Lions Christmas Party
ALPINE — The Harbison Canyon Lion would like to invite you
to their Community Christmas Party, Dec. 6, 3-6 pm at the
Old Ironsides County Park, at 326 Harbison Canyon Road. It
is a dessert Pot Luck with all enjoying goodies and hot
beverages.
Santa arrives at 3 p.m., with gifts and pictures for the
children. The Alpine Chorale will be performing at 4 p.m.
For more information contact Mary Manning at 445-5044.
Holiday home tour
ALPINE — The Alpine Woman’s Club will hold its Fourth
Christmas in Alpine Holiday Home Tour on Sunday, Dec. 7 from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Participants will have an opportunity to stroll through five
stunning country estates, a 1930’s barn, now used as a
church, plus three historic buildings, including the Alpine
Museum and the Town Hall.
Pre-ticket sales for the tour are only $20. After Nov. 25
they will be $25. You can purchase tickets at the Alpine
Woman’s Club 2156 Alpine Blvd on Saturdays, Nov. 22nd, Nov.
29 and Dec.6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You can also order tickets by mailing a check to the Alpine
Woman’s Club P.O. Box 231 Alpine CA 91903. Proceeds benefit
the Alpine Woman’s Club Scholarship, Preservation and
Education Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 corporation. Donations are
tax deductible as allowed by law.
For further information please call Carla 445-5716 ext 11.
Party and toy drive
ALPINE — Stoney and Rob’s Annual Holiday Party Toy Drive &
Auctions is coming up on Dec. 10, 6 – 9 p.m. at the
Dreamcatcher Lounge at Viejas. The Price of Admission is $15
or $5 plus a gift for a child Ages 10-14. Hors d’oeurves
will be served while live and silent auctions and much more
is happening to benefit the East County Toy and Food Drive.
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.
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.
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. |
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.
MHCS Holidays
CAMPO — Mountain Health & Community Services, Inc. is
sponsoring “Tis the Season to be Healthy” holiday parties on
Saturday, Dec. 6 at Jacumba Highland
Senior Center, 44681 Old Hwy. 80, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
and at Mountain Empire
Community Center, 976 Sheridan Rd., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
There will be free gifts from Santa’s Toyshop, photos with
Santa, a carol sing-along and prizes. Please bring a wrapped
toy or a canned good to add to the Holiday Basket Program to
help ensure a holiday meal for underprivileged families in
the Mountain Empire communities.
For more information or to volunteer to help, please call
Carol Lewis 445-6200 x 165
Frosty’s Christmas
ALPINE — The Alpine Community Center’s Frosty Christmas
presents Breakfast with Santa. This event is sponsored by
the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians on Saturday Dec. 6, from
8 – 11 a.m. Tickets are $12, on sale at the Alpine Community
Center.
There will be a buffet style breakfast starting at 8 a.m,
featuring pancakes, sausage and eggs, served by Joe Agosta
from the Knights of Columbus. Tickets include a picture and
gift from Santa, a decorate your own cookie activity along
with arts and crafts. There will be prizes, centerpieces,
silent auction items and opportunity drawings.
Reservations are required, there will be no tickets at the
door. Call now: 445-7330.
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.
Alpine Christmas Festival
ALPINE — The Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights &
Snow Festival is Dec. 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Alpine Boulevard will be closed to vehicle traffic at 6 p.m.
and the parade steps of at 6:30 p.m., culminating at the
Alpine Community Center for the snow festival and community
gathering. There will be a hill of snow for sledding, as
well as a spot to play in the icy white stuff. There will
also be food and vendor booths open serving hot drinks and
goodies.
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.
This is a wonderful two-fold gift when you buy a book or a
small craft item for a loved one. Winter hours are from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday at 2554 Alpine Blvd.
Community carol sing
ALPINE — You are invited to an Alpine Christmas! The 3rd
Annual Community Carol Sing will happen on December 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.
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. |
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