ALFA bookstore holiday hours
ALPINE — The ALFA Bookstore will be closed on Nov. 27 and
28, Thanksgiving day and Friday. It will be open on Saturday
and Sunday, Nov. 29 and 30 for the End of the Month Sale.
Beginning Dec. 3, the bookstore will close at 4 p.m. every
day for the winter months. See you soon in our cozy store.
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. Call 722-1277 for more
information.
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.
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.
Viejas ice rink and tree-lighting
ALPINE — Viejas Outlet Center officially kicks-off the
holiday season this weekend with the opening of the Viejas
Outlet Center ice rink, holiday tree lighting, and the
return of the Legend of the Ice Princess.
The Viejas Outlet Center rink will be open to the public
through Jan. 4. For $12, skaters will enjoy 90 minutes of
skating, which includes skate rental (military discounts
available). The rink will be open nightly until 10 p.m. and
will open at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Log
onto www.shopviejas.com for specific hours of operation.
On Saturday, Nov. 22 Viejas presents its holiday tree
lighting. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. in the Outlet
Center Park area and will feature a live, choreographed ice
show, the lighting of the 87-foot tree and a visit from
Santa Claus.
The night concludes with the first public performance of the
Legend of the Ice Princess at 7:30 p.m. in the Show Court.
All performances are free and open to the public.
Field show
extravaganza
EL CAJON — The Grossmont Union High School District will
hold a Marching Band and Color Guard Field Show Extravaganza
at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Valhalla High School
Stadium.
The event will feature performances from local high schools.
Tickets are $7 for adults, free for children 10 and under.
For more information contact Event Coordinator Brian Neilson
at brianneilson@bonitaphysicaltherapy.com.
Alpine Thanksgiving
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.
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.
Interested? See the counseling office at your high school
for the application and information pamphlet or Contact
Susan Manis at 445-2398 or s.manis@cox.net. Deadline for
Applications is Dec. 1.
Alpine Christmas Festival
ALPINE — The Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights &
Snow Festival is Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your spot in
the Christmas songbook and wish your clients and customers
happy holidays. The Christmas songbook will be distributed
in local businesses and at the parade.
Help spread holiday cheer on Alpine Boulevard and Tavern
Road by sponsoring a street banner. The street banners
promote the Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights & Snow
Festival. The Holiday banners will decorate the streets from
November 2008 til January 2009. |
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.
Long’s Drugs grand opening
ALPINE — The new Alpine Long’s Drugs, located at Creekside
Center, will host a Grand Opening this Friday, Nov. 21, at 7
a.m. There will be a promotion from 4 – 8 p.m. There will
also be a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 22, at
noon.
Book Fair
ALPINE — Joan Mac Queen Middle School will host its
Scholastic Book Fair beginning Friday. Nov. 21, which is
also Shadow-A-Student day at JMMS in the library.
The book fair will continue when students return from
Thanksgiving vacation. The fair will open on Nov.21 and
reopen again when school resumes on Dec.1. Hours are Monday,
Dec. 1 – Friday, Dec. 5 from 7:15 a.m. — 3 p.m.)
Remember to sign-in at the office if you would like to visit
the book fair.
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.
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 both located at
2116 Tavern Road. Just follow the signs to the Museum.
For further information please call Carol Morrison 445-2544.
ACC winter
tennis classes
ALPINE — The Alpine Community Center (ACC) will offer winter
tennis classes starting Dec. 1.
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.
Regular winter tennis clinics for adults will be held during
weekdays. Players may select either morning or evening
classes.
For registration and information, call Rene’ Toscano
722-1669 or e-mail
retoscano@yahoo.com.
Harbison Canyon Lions Christmas Party
ALPINE — The Harbison Canyon Lion would like to invite you
to their Community Christmas Party, Dec. 6, 3-6 p.m. at the
Old Ironsides County Park, at 326 Harbison Canyon Road.
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 Christmas in
Alpine 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.
For further information please call Carla 445-5716 ext 11. |
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