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.
Teen Youth group
ALPINE — Christ the King Episcopal Church hosts a new teen
youth group. The next meeting is Thursday, Nov. 6. Monthly
meetings are held on the first Thursday at 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
the church, 1460 Midway Drive, in the social hall. Dinner is
included.
There is no fee, however, bring your aluminum cans for the
recycling program or a canned good for the Christmas food
basket if you would like. Topics and activities feature
career exploration, character, community stewardship,
leadership opportunities, field trips, movies, and
discussion in a Christian-centered environment.
For more information call 445-8968 or visit
www.ChristTheKingAlpine.org.
Concert on the grass
ALPINE — The J K Corral located at 2442-2530 Alpine Blvd. is
presenting a Free Concert in the Grass on Saturday, Nov. 8
from 4-8 p.m.
Enjoy the shopping and dining at the J K Corral while you
enjoy the tunes of Blues Wizard provided free of charge.
Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to relax on the
grass and enjoy the outdoor venue.
For information call (800) 816-1760.
Viejas Pow Wow
ALPINE —The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is proud to host
the first annual Pow Wow honoring Native American Veterans.
On Nov. 8 and 9, the Viejas Tribe welcomes native dancers,
singers and drummers from around the country to join them in
honoring those that have so bravely fought for our freedom.
Throughout the weekend, visitors are welcome on the
Reservation to enjoy a special tribute ceremony, Native
American veteran speakers, Kumeyaay Bird Singers, American
Indian arts and crafts, food vendors and more. The event
will begin at 11 a.m. each day and will be held at the
Viejas Recreation Center. The event is free and open to the
public.
Veterans honored
CAMPO — A special ceremony to honor local veterans, Native
American veterans, and Medal of Honor winner, John W. Finn
is to be held Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in
the front portico at the Golden Acorn Casino, located at
1800 Golden Acorn Way, Campo.
Campo tribal chairwoman Monique LaChappa will be Mistress of
Ceremonies and Nick Elliott of the Manzanita tribe will
introduce Indian veterans with an opening blessing and
shooting of the ritual rifle. Representatives of the VFW
will play “Taps” and provide the Three Volley Salute. John
W. Finn, hero of the infamous Pearl Harbor attack, will be
present to deliver his comments for the occasion.
Golden Acorn Casino will offer food specials and other
freebies to veterans and active military. Everyone is
invited as the community unites to thank those who were and
are true and faithful patriots.
Blood bank at Granite Hills
EL CAJON —The San Diego Blood Bank will accept blood
donations at an open to the public blood drive hosted by
Granite Hills High School, 1719 E Madison Ave., El Cajon,
92019, Thursday, November 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The blood drive will be held in the Gym.
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.
For donor requirements or to make an appointment, call the
San Diego Blood Bank at 1-800-4MY-SDBB or visit
www.sandiegobloodbank.org.
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. The selected young woman
will also receive recognition in the local papers. The
selected honoree’s application will be submitted to the
district for further opportunities to be recognized.
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. |
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
ALPINE — The Alpine Library Friends Bookstore will now sell
all paperback romance novels for 25 cents each or 5 for a
$1. We are receiving so many great donations of newer books
that we need to make more shelf space for them.
Remember, all books are a real bargain at your ALFA store –
most ranging from $1 to $3. The Children’s area is full of
great new donations as well as books for Halloween.
The bookstore is located at 2554 Alpine Blvd and is open
Wednesday through Sunday. All proceeds support your Public
Library. 619 722-1277.
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
email
terri_b_tall@yahoo.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.
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. There are 3,310
communities that are currently a Tree City and Alpine will
soon be one.
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 Wed. Nov 19 at 5:30pm
at the Alpine Chamber office 2707 Alpine Blvd. They are
starting to organize Alpine’s Arbor Day Celebration and are
looking for people to help out with planning the
festivities.
Alpine’s Arbor Day Celebration is scheduled for Sat April
25th at the Town Hall. For further information please call
Carlette Anderson at 445-5716 or e-mail
carletteanderson@aol.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 names of the top three prize winners in
each of nine regions will be announced at a special
Washington, DC Awards Gala in the spring of 2009. 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. |
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