Viejas Entertainment
ALPINE – The Viejas Concerts in the Park kicks off its ninth
season with 19 concert dates and an array of artist booked
April through October at the intimate outdoor venue at the
Viejas Outlet Center. Beginning this year, $1 from each
ticket sold will go to support music programs in Alpine
elementary and middle schools keeping the art of music
available to students.
Collections for Radys Children’s Hospital
To all travelers. If any of you are collectors of the
complimentary sample soaps and shampoos at hotels and
motels, and are able to donate to a great cause, Ronald
McDonald House, next the Radys Children’s’ Hospital is
always in need of these as donations.
Ronald McDonald House houses families who have critically
ill children in Radys 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, earmarked for Dick Rabell, for Ronald
McDonald House.
Host Families Wanted
Cultural Homestay International is seeking host families for
a group of exchange students from China during a portion of
the Olympics (July 15th — August 12th). If you want to host,
but can’t host the entire time, we can split time between
two families. Volunteer host families provide friendship,
room and board (including in home meals). Sharing a room
with a sibling is OK! All kinds of families make great host
families.
These are high school exchange students who will have school
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students attend
ESL classes in the mornings and cultural education tours in
the afternoons. We are also taking these students to
Disneyland and Universal Studios to experience American
theme parks.
For additional information, please call: Danica James,
Teacher Coordinator Cultural Homestay International at
339-0906.
Summer Tutor Program
Summer Tutor Program to be offered at Christ the King
Episcopal Church beginning in July. Subject areas included
are reading, writing, math, and Spanish. Help your child
retain academic skills and prepare for the next school year.
Flexible schedules and small groups are available. This is
an affordable volunteer program and is open to all students
pre-K to 4th grade.
A $2 donation is requested per session to offset supply
costs. Call Terri to register today at (619) 723-0309, space
is limited. Christ the King is located at 1460 Midway Dr. in
Alpine. Find us on the web at www.ChristTheKingAlpine.org
Canyonfolk Concert: The Grams
We wanted to remind you that we still have some room for
"The Grams", http://myspace.com/TheGramsMusic http://theGrams.net
Saturday, June 14,http://theGrams.net 8pm. $15.00. This will
be an outdoor show. This will be a great show and you will
not help but want to stand up and wiggle your ears and let
your feet dance!
Please bring your own chairs. For this show we will accept
walk ups as well and the price will be $20.00 the day of the
show. So if at the last minute you would like to come to
this show feel free to come on by. We encourage people to
bring their children and any child under the age of ten is
free, and up to 13 is $5.00 is 5.00 and 14 and above is
$15.00.
The doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8 p.m. We
will have a dinner/dessert potluck buffet and we will be
providing Pulled Pork, bottled water, coffee, tea, some wine
and beer. Any contributions to the potluck and or the beer
and wine kitty are greatly appreciated but not mandatory.
Soroptimist International of Alpine
Soroptimist International of Alpine seeking Professional
Business Women
The Alpine Chapter of Soroptimist International is having an
open membership, this year, to help them celebrate 30 years
in Alpine. They are looking for women who are presently
working in their career, and retired professional women who
live in East County. The Alpine Chapter serves the
communities of Flynn Springs, Blossom Valley, Lakeside,
Crest, Guatay, Descanso, Pine Valley, Boulevard, Campo, Lake
Morena, Potrero, Jamacha, Jamul, Rancho San Diego and all
other areas in and around Alpine.
Soroptimist International is a worldwide organization for
women in management, those who are self- employed and
professionals. They currently have over 90,000 members in
more than 3,000 clubs in 126 countries and territories.
Soroptimists are women who use the special expertise and
management skills developed in their working life to advance
the status of women and children to make the world a better
place. Membership offers the opportunity to work with
like-minded women throughout the world for human rights for
all, equality, development and peace.
If you would like to attend a meeting to see if this is
where you would like to share your talents you can call Dr.
Dana Goodrich at 619-722-1950. They meet at the at the Bread
Basket Restaurant 1347 Tavern Road, Alpine on the 1st and
3rd Tuesday of every month at 6pm or the 2nd and 4th Tuesday
to 12pm.
Summit for Disaster Recovery
SAN DIEGO — Six months later, your voice is needed. The
Summit for Disaster Recovery is seeking solutions and
collaborating for the greatest good. This forum is seeking
input on evacuation centers, first responders and other
service providers, the responsibility of media reporting,
recovery facilitators, medical services and animal services.
If interested one can register on-line at
SanDiegoFireSummit.com
Grossmont College’s School of Nursing
Grossmont College’s School of Nursing, established in 1967,
is looking to make contact with more than 4,000 previous
graduates who will be invited to attend a 40th anniversary
alumni reunion reception, as well as participate in the
pinning ceremony for the school’s 2008 graduating class.
Both events will be held starting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday,
June 4, at the college’s Student Center, 8800 Grossmont
College Dr., in El Cajon. Graduates from the past four
decades can RSVP to attend the celebrations by sending an
e-mail to grossmont.nursing@gcccd.edu, or by phoning (619)
644-7300.
ACC announces Summer Tennis Camp
The Alpine Community Center (ACC) will hold “tennis is hot!”
youth summer camp June 16 through 20. The five-day camp will
be taught by local teaching professional, Rene Toscano, and
assistant instructors.
Camp is intended to introduce players to basic stroke
techniques along with fun games and prizes. Morning sessions
will be offered according to age group and player skill
levels.
Regular summer classes for all age groups begin June 9,
including intensive training for high school student
athletes.
For registration and information, call Rene’ Toscano (619)
722-1669 or e-mail: retoscano@yahoo.com
Shirley Jones
SYCUAN—Sycuan Casino is proud to present a summer evening
with the Academy Award winning performer, Shirley Jones, on
Saturday, June 14, 2008, at 8 P.M. in our Showcase Theatre.
Shirley incorporates her many talents as a singer and actor
to enthrall and delight her audiences, always leaving them
wanting more.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 16, 2008, for $35. Tickets
for all shows may be purchased at the Sycuan Casino Box
Office, by phone at 619-659-3380 or online at
www.playsycuan.com. Guests must be at least 18 years of age
to enter the Casino, restaurants and theatre.
Crown Hills 11th Annual 4th of July Parade
On Friday, July 4th, all residents of Alpine are invited to
enjoy the 11th Annual crown Hills July 4th Parade, and help
us celebrate the wonderful freedoms we have in this country.
The parade is hosted by homeowners of Crown Hills and
assisted by the Kiwanis Club of Alpine. It begins at 10:00
a.m., with staging beginning at 9:00 a.m. we will enjoy
entries such as floats, horses, llamas, Scout groups antique
cars, antique motorcycles, drum line, music, lots of
decorated kids on bikes or scooters, and much more. Kids
from every school in Alpine are encouraged to march in the
parade, or just to come and watch it with their families.
Those who wish to watch the parade may enter Crown Hills at
Gentian Way and Victoria Park Terrace prior to 10:00 a.m.
Parking will be available on Victoria Park Terrace only.
Guest may find a place to sit anywhere along Columbine Drive
and north Larkspur Drive; we would recommend that they bring
their own chair for their comfort.
Anyone wishing to participate in the parade, or have any
questions, please contact Shirley at 659-0562, or e-mail her
at garfsgirl@cox.net.
Mountain Empire Creative Arts Council
MT. EMPIRE—Announcing an opportunity for Mt. Empire artists
and artisans to join us in our MECAC Pine Valley Day booth.
P.V. Days has been held the last Saturday in July for many
years. Crafters come from all over Southern CA and beyond to
show and sell their work on Saturday, July 26.
We have space at Pine Valley County Park for several artists
and fine artisans. We want you to be seen and appreciated.
If you are a committed artist or fine-crafts person who
lives in the greater Mountain Empire Community, we invite
you to submit a sample of your work to the MECAC Board to
join us in displaying/selling work at the annual Pine Valley
Day crafters’ area at the Pine Valley County Park.
Send photos of your art, as an attachment, to <adlib_pv@sbcglobal.net>,
or mail to the following address: Judith Dupree, P.O. Box
365, Pine Valley, CA 91962. Deadline: July 8. Details later.
It’s great fun for one and all!
BYOS: Bring your own stand
Space will be a consideration, so we ask for your thoughtful
consideration. We will parcel out space equally, as
possible. You must be on site much of the day and must be
prepared to remove whatever you bring with you by 5:00.
Bring a cash box if you plan on selling. Hope to hear from
you. We look forward to sharing space with you! |
Bug Nite!
Come and join us on Saturday June 14, for our Black Light
Bug Night at Wright’s Field — 8:30 p.m.
Once it gets dark, the outdoors come alive! Join San Diego
entomologist Michael Klein in Wright’s Field after dark,
where we’ll catch, identify, and release back into the wild,
many of Alpine’s night-tie inhabitants. Please bring a
flashlight and wear appropriate footwear to walk one-quarter
mile into Wright’s Field. This was a popular event last
year, with adults enjoying it as much as children. Please
meet in front of Joan McQueen Middle School, 2001 Tavern
Road.
Italian Night: Dinner and Entertainment
ALPINE—On Saturday, June 14, at 5:30 p.m., Christ the King
Episcopal Church will be hosting an Italian Night Dinner
with entertainment. 1460 Midway Dr., Alpine. For more
information, please visit http//intranet.alpinechamber.com.
Christ our Savior Anglican Church
Two important events at Christ our Savior Anglican Church
Saturday June 21, 9 a.m.: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and open
house, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and business
leaders in our community.
We invite visitors and the press. It is a great opportunity
to view our unique place of worship and the Anglican
Paradise Ranch.
Sunday, June 22, after the 9 AM service: We will have our
annual Parish Family Picnic on the church grounds. We will
have a BBQ with assorted side dishes prepared by our own
members. Drinks will be available so bring young and old.
It’s a great
opportunity to visit some of your friends and neighbors.
There will be no charge for this event.
This event is sponsored by St. Mary and Martha's Guild.
There will be plenty of food, fun and games for all ages.
Let's make this a great day of friendship and fun for all.
For further information and directions please call,
619-722-1575.
Del Mar Fair
Thursday, June 19, 2008, 10:00 – 5:00 P.M. Alpine Chamber of
Commerce Day at the Del Mar Fair. For more information,
please email: Kelly@alpinechamber.sdcoxmail. com.
Alpine / Mt. Empire Republican Women, Federated
ALPINE— Alpine/Mt. Empire Republican Women, Federated will
hold its regular meeting Monday, June 16th in the Club House
in the Mobile Home Park, 2400 Alpine Blvd.
Coffee and refreshments will be served at 10:30 a.m. The
business meeting is at 11:00 a.m. Bobbi Brink, founder of
the exotic Big Cat rescue facility “Lions, Tigers, and
Bears” will talk and show slides of the only such center in
San Diego. The public is welcome.
Members are encouraged to bring items for the Ronald
McDonald House. (The club goes dark in July and August.) For
more information, contact Muriel Pappin 749-1993.
Free College Planning Workshop
“Get thousands of dollars for your child’s college
education!” A free workshop on getting thousands of dollars
for your child’s college education will be hosted at the
Lakeside Community Center, 9841 Vine Street, Lakeside CA
92040 on Thursday, July 26 at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The speaker will be Michelle Mai, well-known college
planning expert. She will be discussing such topics as how
to send your kids to the school of the their dreams without
going broke; how to triple your eligibility for aid; how to
find scholarships and grants you’ve never even heard of. And
most importantly, the increasing prevalence of college
scholarships scams and how to avoid being taking advantage
of.
The San Diego Blood Bank Bloodmobile visits Cuyamaca College
The San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will accept blood
donations at an open to the public blood drive hosted by
Cuyamaca College, 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon,
92019, Monday, June 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The
bloodmobile will be parked near Grand Lawn.
The San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will accept blood
donations at an open to the public blood drive hosted by
Albertsons, 2899 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, 92019, Monday, June
30, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The bloodmobile will be
parked in the parking lot.
Participants will have the opportunity to join the San Diego
Blood Bank’s new Donor Difference program, which includes
access to an online store for donors and the ability to
track cholesterol, pulse, and blood pressure after each
donation.
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.
Established through the support of the San Diego County
Medical Society in 1950, the San Diego Blood Bank, a
non-profit organization, is the largest blood collection
agency in San Diego County. A member of America’s Blood
Centers, a national network of community-based blood banks,
the San Diego Blood Bank serves patients in 50 hospitals
throughout Southern California.
For donor requirements or to make an appointment, call the
San Diego Blood Bank at 1-800-4MY-SDBB or visit
www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
The Chinese Acrobats of Hebei
SYCUAN—The Chinese Acrobats of Hebei will perform their
gravity-defying stunts and incredible acrobatics in a ‘must
see’ energetic production on Friday, June 27 and Saturday,
June 28 at 8 pm and Sunday, June 29 at 4 pm in Sycuan
Casino’s intimate Showcase Theatre.
Tickets go on sale May 22, 2008, for $30 and may be
purchased in person at the Sycuan Casino Box Office, by
phone at 619-659-3380 or online at www.playsycuan.com.
Guests must be at least 18 years of age to enter the Casino,
restaurants and theatre.
Joan MacQueen & Los Coches Creek Future 8th grade parents
fundraise your way to Washington, D.C. in 2009
ALPINE—Families and businesses alike have been affected by a
slowdown in the economy and rising prices of just about
everything. These are facts and this 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 - 11.
This trip to D.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Amish
Country, and New York City comes along only one time for 8th
graders to participate with their classmates and to
experience living history and to visit some incredible
historical and famous sites.
Your kids cannot receive this kind of education in the
classroom or otherwise create the kind of memories with you
or their grandparents and classmates.
Because we feel that children should not have to miss out on
this once in a lifetime trip, we are providing many
fundraising opportunities to the students.
After registering with Holt Travel, JMMS future 8th graders
can sell See’s Candy, Carl’s Jr. Coupon books, car wash
coupons, work in the snack bar during the Little League
tournament, tell family members about the E-scrip program,
or fundraise on their own by recycling bottles and cans,
etc. Please contact Dana de la Torre at 980-6679 or dkdlt@cox.net
to apply. LCCMS future 8th graders and their parents can
earn their way to D.C. by selling Dudley’s Bread, working at
an Albertson’s BBQ tables, selling Sally Foster Wrapping
Paper, turning in inkjet cartridges for recycling, by
selling Gold C Coupon books, etc. You can contact Sue Clark
at 985-6589 or lcc2dc@gmail.com for LCCMS fundraising
information.
Regular fundraising meetings will be held for each school
group. To register for either school trip, please call Holt
Travel at 445-9193, email info@HoltTravel.com, or stop by
the office at 2241 W. Victoria Drive in Alpine.
For trip itineraries and fundraising information, please
visit our homepage at
www.HoltTravel.com.
Alpine Evening Aglow
ALPINE—Friday June 27, Rob and Barbara Stark founders of He
Lives Ministries are our guests this month. You might
recognize their regional meetings: Miracle Monday, which has
served the people for the past 7 years and the Filling
Station. Rob just returned from the revival in Lakeland,
Florida where the Todd Bentley conference is going strong.
Join us for an evening of blessings (www.helivesministries.org).
Doors open at 6:30, meeting starts at 7:00. We meet at
Bethel Christian Church, 1929 Arnold Way in Alpine. We are
in a non-denominational organization open to men, women and
youth. For more info call 445-5300 or alpineaglow@sbcglobal.net.
To learn more about this worldwide organization to
www.aglow.org.
Free Concerts in the park
ALPINE—Come and join us for our free summer concerts at the
ACC Park.
Main shows will start at 6 p.m., food and refreshments will
be on sale. *June 15th: Swamp Critters, danceable Louisiana
Style Music, *June 22nd: The Corvettes, Early years of rock
& roll,
*June 29th: The Marine Corp Band, patriotic music. Special
sponsors of the Marine band Larry Curtis and his wife Lynn
Shipman are honoring the military by hosting a small
gathering on the balcony of the community center with hors
d’oeuvres and a no host bar, $5 per person. Call 445-7330
for reservations. July 6th: Midilin Brother’s Band, classic
rock from the last 50 years, July 13th: Good Mojo, High
Energy Dance Rock, July 20th: Pine Creek Posse, Classic
Rock, Blues & Country.
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