Sign recycling
SAN DIEGO —As one of the most closely watched political
seasons winds to an end, Waste Management would like to
remind residents that most political signs placed in yards
and on fencing throughout the city are recyclable, as are
official voters pamphlets and other materials and mailings
received about the election.
Signs and placards made out of paper, cardboard, or
plastic are recyclable. The metal stakes and stands are also
recyclable, although they must be separated from the sign
before being placed in the recycling cart. Most banners are
not recyclable and belong in the trash if they cannot be
re-used.
For more information on recycling, please contact
Jennifer Andrews, Waste Management, at 890-4698 or
jandrews@wm.com.
Care package day
ALPINE — The Sgt. Joseph W. Perry Memorial Corporation is
going to be having a care package day in Alpine.
Participants will be packaging at least 187 boxes for the
Christmas mailing for the deployed troops that the group
supports.
The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m.
to noon at Joan Mac Queen Middle School, 2001 Tavern Rd. All
items will be provided. Please do not bring additional items
for packing. Organizers are asking for a donation of $10 per
family to help with mailing costs (each box costs $10 to
mail).
Please RSVP to
sgtperrycorp@cox.net
if you would like to participate.
End of year party
PINE VALLEY — Alpine Mountaineer Pop Warner Football league
will be hosting an end of year league party at the Pine
Valley Community Park on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 11:30 a.m. –
4:30 p.m.
The event will feature a trophy ceremony, lots of food
and fun for ALL ages, a Rock Wall, Bounce House and Bungee
Jumping, and caricature artist John Wismont.
There will be a $2 park admission fee per car ( This is
a parking fee only) there is NO CHARGE to attend the party.
All players, cheerleaders, parents and families are invited
to attend.
A Question of Power screenings
ALPINE — Two local screenings of “A Question of Power,” a
documentary about the Sunrise Powerlink, will be held in
coming weeks for residents who will likely be affected by
the huge transmission line.
On Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Boulevard
Community Center, 39919 Highway 94 (corner of Ribbonwood
Road and Old Hwy 80); as well as Friday, Nov. 21, at the
Alpine Community Center, 7 p.m. residents can watch the
film, a one hour documentary presenting analysis and
comments on the impact of the Sunrise Powerlink project on
the Back Country and East County. The California Public
Utilities Commission may vote on the powerlink as early as
Dec. 4.
“A Question of Power” is Produced by Donna Tisdale,
President of Backcountry Against Dumps (BAD) and Chair of
the Boulevard Planning Group.
Census office opening
DESCANSO — Early local Census Office Opening in San Diego.
The Census Bureau will be testing for Clerical and Field
Positions on Nov. 20, 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.
Urban survival workshop
ALPINE — On Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
the Alpine Chamber of Commerce hosts a free Urban Survival
Workshop at Joan Mac Queen Middle School. Be prepared for
any disaster.
See
http://intranet.alpinechamber.com for more
information.
Alpine Ecumenical Thanksgiving
ALPINE — On Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. pastors and
members of the Alpine Churches will gather together to offer
their thanks. This year’s service will be held at Bethel
Christian Assembly, 1929 Arnold Way at Tavern Road. The
Alpine Christian Ministerial Association organizes the
service where we can come together as a community of faith
and thank God.
The Christian pastors of Alpine invite you to come and
offer your thanks.
ACC winter tennis classes
ALPINE — The Alpine Community Center (ACC) will offer
winter tennis classes starting Dec. 1. According to Teaching
Pro, Rene’ Toscano, this years’ theme is “stay cool and
fit!”
Youth tennis classes will be offered in the afternoons
for both beginners and advanced students. Also, a special
training program will be conducted for high school student
athletes aspiring to compete in the upcoming Grossmont High
School league season.
For registration and information, call Rene’ Toscano
722-1669 or e-mail
retoscano@yahoo.com. |
ALFA bookstore
ALPINE —November already? Finances may be tight, so think
about Holiday Shopping at the ALFA Bookstore. Like-new books
coming in daily, many 2008 edition mysteries have just
arrived; and we also have a great selection of children’s
books.
Prices rarely over $3 a book. The bookstore is located
at 2554 Alpine Blvd and is open Wednesday through Sunday.
All proceeds support your Public Library. 619 722-1277.
Teen program
DESCANSO — The Teen Program at the Descanso Library is
hosting Mary Dolan on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. for a
presentation on song writing.
Teens will be invited to co-write the lyrics of a song
and will receive a CD recording of it.
The Descanso Library is located at 9545 River Drive in
Descanso. Call 445-5279 for more information.
Skate night
ALPINE — On Friday, Nov. 14, from 3 – 10 p.m. Viejas Outlet
Center is opening its outdoor skating rink. Viejas invites
all Alpine residents to come and ice skate for FREE.
For more information, see
http://intranet.alpinechamber.com or contact the
Management Office at 659-2073.
Holiday toy drive
ALPINE — The Alpine Fire Department will be accepting
unwrapped items for the annual Holiday toy drive beginning
the week of Nov. 17, up until Dec. 20.
The barrel will be in the lobby of the Fire Station at
1364 Tavern Road.
Fire prep meeting
ALPINE — SDG&E will be hosting two community meetings in the
East County to educate residents about fire preparation.
Learn more about SDG&E’s fire preparedness efforts and share
your thoughts about this program. Also, get information from
the American Red Cross, 2-1-1 and others on how to prepare
for a wildfire emergency.
Meetings will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 8
p.m. at the Alpine Community Center, a well as Wednesday,
Nov. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mtn. Empire Sr. High School.
For more information, call SDG&E at (800) 411-7343, or
visit
www.sdge.com/fireprep.
Tree County East
ALPINE — Things are well on their way to making Alpine a
Tree County. A Tree County is sponsored by the Arbor Day
Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and
the National Association of State Foresters.
Because Alpine is unincorporated it will become a Tree
County not a Tree City. It will be part of San Diego County.
What this means is that Alpine along with other
unincorporated cities will get together and be known as Tree
County East. Some of the other communities that are
interested in becoming a Tree County are Julian, Pine
Valley, Lakeside, Spring Valley and several others.
If you are interested in learning more please plan to
attend their next meeting. It will be held on Wednesday,
Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Alpine Chamber office, 2707
Alpine Blvd.
Alpine’s Arbor Day Celebration is scheduled for
Saturday, April 25 at the Town Hall. For further information
please call Carlette Anderson at 445-5716 or e-mail
carletteanderson@aol.com.
Museums open Thanksgiving
weekend
ALPINE — The Alpine Historical Society Museum will be open
to the public on Saturday, Nov. 29 and Sunday, Nov. 30, from
2 to 4 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to go back in time and
learn more about Historic Alpine from several knowledgeable
docents. The two historic buildings are owned and operated
by the Alpine Historical Society. They 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.
For further information please call Carol Morrison
445-2544.
Soroptimist volunteers
ALPINE — Are you a young woman age 14-17 who volunteers in
your community or school? Soroptimist International of
Alpine wants to honor you for your volunteer action. We are
looking for young women to apply for our Violet Richardson
Award.
The Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women who
make the community and the world a better place through
volunteer efforts.
All applicants and their parents will be honored at a
reception. One selected honoree will earn $100 for her own
personal use and an additional $100 will be given to the
charity of her choice in her honor.
Interested? See the counseling office at your high
school for the application and information pamphlet or
Contact Susan Manis Violet Richardson Award Program
Chairperson 445-2398 or
s.manis@cox.net. Deadline for Applications is Dec.
1.
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. |
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