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.
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.
Cowboy Barbecue
ALPINE — A Cowboy barbecue and square dance will be held at
the Anglican Paradise Ranch, 2301 So. Grade Rd. This is
Christ our Saviour’s second annual event., to be held on
Saturday, Oct. 18., starting at 2:30 p.m.
The barbecue dinner will begin at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 per
Adult & $5 for children 6-12. Tickets are on sale now and
must be purchased or reserved in advance by calling our
church office at 722-1575.
Barbecue championship
ALPINE — The Viejas Outlet Center is proud to host the 4th
annual “Smokin’ in the Park” Barbecue Championship, with an
expanded venue and added entertainment this year.
This year the event has expanded to include a micro brew
tasting, kids play area, street vendors and a live
entertainment stage. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 along Willows Road and is free and
open to the public.
Sample plates will be sold at the Viejas Charity booth for
$6, with all proceeds going to Rady Children’s Hospital San
Diego.
In addition to the competition, the event features live
entertainment from noon – 7 p.m., with a live concert from
national country music artist Crystal Shawanda at 5:30 p.m.
and the culmination of the Highway 80 car run at 3 p.m.
For more information on the event visit www.shopviejas.com
or call 659-2070.
Italian feast
ALPINE — This year the Alpine Historical Society will
present a play along with their fabulous Italian Dinner
Feast on Sunday, Oct. 19.
The title of the play is “Alpine’s Mister Arnold.” It is
about Alpine’s benefactor Mr. Benjamin Arnold. The play will
be performed by students from Shadow Hills Elementary
School.
Following the play you can treat yourself to a delicious
Italian dinner including hot Italian dishes, garlic bread,
salad, luscious deserts and a drink. The cost is only $8 for
adults and $5 for children.
It will be held at the Town Hall 2156 Alpine Blvd. The Play
will start at 5 p.m. followed by the Italian Dinner at 6
p.m.
If you plan to attend please R.S.V.P. to Carol Morrison at
445-2544 or send an e-mail to info@alpinehistory.org.
Alpine Woman’s
Club luncheon
ALPINE — Since the Alpine Woman’s Club first started in
1914, membership has been by invitation only. For the first
time in the Club’s history they are opening their October
luncheon to the ladies of Alpine and the surrounding areas.
The luncheon is free for guests and will be held on Tuesday,
Oct. 21 at 12 p.m. at the Historic Town Hall, 2156 Alpine
Blvd. The program that day will be presented by renowned
Psychic Reader Laura Zibalese.
You can make your reservation by calling either Gretchen
Calabrese at 445-0577 or Barbara Hendrix at 659-0423.
10th Annual Evening With the Elected Representatives
ALPINE—The 10th Annual Evening With the Elected
Representatives will take place Thursday, Oct. 23, from 6 –
9 p.m. at the Viejas DreamCatcher Lounge.
Join your elected representatives for a lively evening
discussing important topics. For more information, call
Kelly or RSVP Kelly@alpinechamber.sdcoxmail.com.
Native plant sale
ALPINE — The Back Country Land Trust will hold its annual
plant sale on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Joan Mac Queen Middle
School, 2001 Tavern Road.
Due to popular demand we will be featuring a “Plant Talk”
with Don Hohimer at 8:30 a.m., the sale will begin at 9 a.m.
Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase drought tolerant,
water saving native plants. For more info on natives visit
www.californianativeplants.com. |
Annual English tea
ALPINE — Christ the King Episcopal Church will host its
annual English Tea on Saturday Oct. 18, at 1:30 p.m. at 1460
Midway Dr. Alpine, CA 91901.
Don’t miss this enjoyable afternoon tea served in a lovely
courtyard setting, accented with a water fountain, along
with the soothing sounds of harpist Sylvia Lorraine Hartman.
Wear your favorite fancy hat for a chance to win a prize,
along with other prize opportunities.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and are just $15, for
tea, petite sandwiches, and an assortment of scrumptious
deserts.
Call 445-3419 for more information or visit us on the web at
www.ChristTheKingAlpine.org.
Waste collection
CAMPO — On Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be a
household hazardous, electronic and universal waste
collection event at the County of San Diego Campo Road
Station located at 970 Forrest Gate Road in Campo.
Materials to be collected may include household cleaners,
solvents, paint products, automotive fluids, pool chemicals
pesticides, used oil, aerosols, batteries, fluorescent
lights, television and computer monitors and sharps (needles
and lancets). They will not be accepting business waste,
tires, explosives or radioactive materials.
If you have any questions, please call Rebecca Lafreniere at
(858) 694-2232.
Halloween party
ALPINE — Calling all dads and moms, doting grandparents,
aunts and uncles, and good neighbor friends: You are all
invited to a potluck dinner and Halloween Party on Oct. 18
from 5 to 7 p.m. in Fuller Hall at the Alpine Community
Church.
Get dressed up in your craziest Halloween outfit or come as
you are and enjoy the costume parade, lots of games and
spooky fun for the youngsters plus friendly fellowship for
the adults.
Just bring your favorite potluck dish to share, like a
casserole, salad or dessert. Drinks will be provided along
with the usual Halloween candy.
16th annual Vaquero Days
DESCANSO —This year’s Vaquero Days, to be held on Oct. 18
and 19 pays tribute to the early Californios through music,
cowboy poetry, horsemanship demonstrations, and competition.
Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Alpine
Amigos 4H horse project, Mountain Empire 4H, Mountain Empire
Future Farmers of America (FFA), Los Californios Heritage
Association college scholarship fund, Granville Museum, and
the Descanso Town Hall Association. These organizations
strive to make a positive difference in the lives of young
people by teaching leadership, citizenship, and life skills.
Over 30 vendors will be present offering unique western art,
clothing, gifts, and tack and saddlery. Authentic western
style barbecue will also be available.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday,
rain or shine. Admission for adults is $10, or $15 for both
days. Children are free with parents. Vaquero Days is held
at Granny Martin’s ranch 24019 Japatul Valley Rd., Descanso.
For more information www.vaquerodays.org.
A night of dancing
ALPINE — Come and dance the night away on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.
at the Alpine Community Center. Music performed by the band
Good Mojo, along with appetizers and a no host bar.
Tickets are on sale now for $15 per person or $25 per
couple, it will be $20 per person at the door on the night
of the event. For more information please call 445-7330.
4th annual arts festival
ALPINE — The 4th Annual East County Performing Arts and Fall
Festival is fast approaching, scheduled for Saturday, Oct.
25, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Alpine Community Center Park.
The theme of this year’s festival is “Performing Arts,” so
we invite your students or group to perform at this exciting
community Festival.
There will be several free activities throughout the day,
including a pinewood race car derby, with participants
painting and racing their own 8-inch race car along a 32
foot track, free art activities, prizes, food, music,
dancers, dramatic presentations, and fun for all.
ALFA Bookstore
Are you tired of politics and financial woes? Now is a good
time to escape into a good book. The End of the Month Half
Price Sale at the ALFA Bookstore runs Saturday and Sunday,
October 25 and 26 th. The Bookstore is located at 2554
Alpine Blvd. Open Wed. through Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Used books — like new. Come
find a bargain.
Descanso antique sale
DESCANSO — The mountain Empires Collectors Club will present
the 28th annual Descanso Antique Sale. It will be held on
Nov. 1 and 2, Saturday and Sunday, at the historic Descanso
town hall, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days. Admission will
be free to all.
Throughout the year, members of the century old Descanso
community have gathered antiques and collectibles for this
huge event. Additional items continue to pour in, right up
until the doors open to the public on Saturday morning, so
don’t miss out on this really unique event!
For further information, contact show chairman Jim Baird,
P.O. Box 106, Descanso, Ca. 91916, or e-mail him at
jimmtiques@aol.com for a show flyer with directions to the
event. |
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