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.
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.
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.
Essay contest
High school students nationwide are invited to participate
in the 2008-2009 “Being an American” Essay Contest, which
explores the rights and responsibilities of American
citizenship. The contest offers cash prizes totaling more
than $189,000 to both students and their teachers. Top prize
winners and their teachers also receive all-expenses paid
trips to the nation’s capital.
To participate, students are asked to share their thoughts
on American citizenship by answering the following question:
“What civic value do you believe is most essential to being
an American?” The first place winners in each region, and
their sponsoring teachers, will receive $5,000 cash awards;
second place winners $2,500 and third place winners $1,250.
Eligible students are in grades 9-12 who are U.S. citizens
or legal residents and are either attending public, private,
religious, or charter schools, being home-schooled, or
participating in a GED or correspondence school program but
are no older than 19 years of age.
Deadline for submission is Dec. 1. Check
www.BeingAnAmerican.org for more information.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 until January 2009. |
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