Bloodmobile visits
The San Diego Blood Bank bloodmobile will accept blood
donations at an open to the public blood drives at various
local spots in the coming months.
The bloodmobile will be hosted Mountain Empire Jr. Sr.
High School, 3305 Buckman Springs Rd., Pine Valley, 91962,
Monday, Sept. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The blood
drive will be held in the Gym.
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.
Deep pit
barbecue
ALPINE — The Alpine Bert Fuller VFW Post #9578, at 844
Tavern Road, is hosting its Annual Deep Pit Barbecue on
Saturday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m.
This event is open to the public. Advance ticket
donation $10, tickets the day of the barbecue $12. Call
445-6040 for tickets.
There will be live music and great food. Also at 3 p.m.
The Post and The Ladies Auxiliary will be having a special
fundraising live auction.
Concert on the
grass
ALPINE — A free concert will take place Saturday, Sept.
20, from 4 to 7 p.m., at JK Corral, 2442-2530 Alpine Blvd.
Celebrate with free Jazz/Rock music provided by Rusty
Blues Band. For more information see
http://intranet.alpinechamber.com.
Coffee with
constituents
ALPINE — County Supervisor Dianne Jacob will be in
Alpine for a “Coffee with Constituents” on Thursday, Sept.
25, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the Alpine Inn, 2225 Alpine
Blvd, Alpine.
If you have any ideas, problems or concerns regarding
County government, or if your friends, family or neighbors
have any concerns, this is a perfect opportunity. All
residents are invited to attend.
British Isle tour
ALPINE — Connoisseurs Tours and Anglican Heritage Tours
present Father Frank and June Pannitti’s British Isle Tour
on Sept. 25 – Oct. 8. The trip will be a journey through
Ireland, Scotland and England.
For more information contact Father Frank and June Pannitti
at 722-6464 or see http://intranet.alpinechamber.com.
Kiwanis
installation
ALPINE — On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Alpine Kiwanis will
install and honor this year’s president, Dan Foster, the
retiring president, Richard Higgins, and the other club
officers at a dinner and dance at the Alpine Community
Center.
The event will start with a no-host social time at 5:30
p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature
a patriotic theme and the dress is business.
Tickets are $35 each and are only available pre-sale,
from Dave at 445-0532. The Alpine Community Center is
located at 1830 Alpine Blvd.
Wildfire
preparation assistance
ALPINE — Greater Alpine Fire Safe Council are hosting a
series of Free Community Chipper days throughout Alpine.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, Viejas Properties is hosting a
chipping day in eastern Alpine at 5221 Willows Rd. All of
these events will begin at 8 a.m. and chipping will cease at
1 p.m. promptly. On chipper days, residents are invited to
call 244-6093 for estimated wait times.
Participants must show proof of Alpine area residency
and are responsible for transporting materials to the
chipping site. Dumping in advance is not allowed, and
materials must be free of dirt, rocks, construction debris
and other trash. No brush from businesses or professional
landscapers will be accepted.
U.S. Forest Service Descanso District Fire Management
Officer Acree Shreme urges Alpine residents to take
advantage of this program. For more information about the
chipping program, please contact Wende Cornelius at 733-5579
or visit
www.greateralpinefsc.org.
Campo candidate
forum
CAMPO — The Mountain Empire Resource Information
Taskforce (MERIT) will host a candidate forum at the
Mountain Empire Community Center, at 976 Sheridan Road in
Campo, on Monday, Sept. 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The public will have the opportunity to question the
candidates for Campo Lake/Morena Planning Group on the
issues that interest ressidents. Refreshments will be served
and questions will be submitted to the candidates.
For more information, please call MERIT President,
Sheryl Bush-Carmody at 471-6035.
Viejas Days
Parade
ALPINE — The Alpine Viejas Days Parade and band review
will take place along Alpine Boulevard on Saturday, Oct. 4,
beginning at 9 a.m. The Alpine Stagecoach Lions invite you
to join the parade.
For more information and application see
http://intranet.alpinechamber.com.
7th Annual
Chili Festival
ALPINE — The Alpine Kiwanis will host the 7th Annual
Chili Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at the Alpine Community Center Park, following the Viejas
Day Parade.
For a $10 admission visitors can sample the chilis,
enjoy live music by the Ideals, visit the adults-only, cash
only Beer Garden area, examine the Motor Bike and Car Show,
and partake in food, drinks, and fun for the kids. This
early fall event is a great way to spend time after the
parade.
Organizers are looking for Chili cookers (limited
space), $20 entree fee. Call Jim at 890-2283 or Don at
672-4269 for application or more information. Entrees for
cooking are limited so apply early for a chance to have an
award-winning chili recipe. Also sponsors, call Sue at
Alpine Community Center 445-7330 for more event information.
All proceeds go to benefit the Alpine Community Center
and the services they provide in the community. Buy your
tickets early and you will get $12 worth of tasting coupons
for the cost of $10. Come out, bring your family and friends
and have some fun.
River
Cruise information night
ALPINE—Holt Travel & Tours will host a Viking River
Cruise Information Night on Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m., at 2241 W.
Victoria Drive, Alpine.
In celebration of their 20th Anniversary in business
next year, Holt Travel is offering special pricing on an
8-day Romantic Danube River cruise, which Linda and David
Holt will personally escort, on the beautiful “Viking
Europe” sailing on Sept. 20, 2009, departing from Nuremberg,
Germany with ports of call in Kelheim, Regensburg, Passau,
Linz, Melk, Vienna, and ending in Budapest. You an also join
the Holt’s for an optional pre-cruise package in Prague and
post-cruise package in Budapest.
Visit HoltTravel.com for
more information. Please RSVP by Sept. 18 to 445-9193 or
e-mail
info@HoltTravel.com for this special River Cruise
Information Night. Free drawings for prizes will be held and
light refreshments served.
Campo goes Hog
Wild
CAMPO — It’s Hog Wild time again in Campo, so mark your
calendar. Saturday Oct. 11, Campo’s VFW Auxiliary will host,
once again, a fun filled day for the public.
All are invited. Proceeds will go to various veterans
charities, including the National Home for Children that
provides long and short term residency to children and
grandchildren of VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members.
This year Hog Wild features live music from “Blue Dawg”
from 1-5 p.m., a deep pit barbecue with a host of side
dishes from noon to 6 p.m., bake sale, silent auction,
raffles, liquid refreshment, including beer and soft drinks.
Cost for members and kids under 12 is $5, non members
and guests $8. Active military with identification are free.
For more information contact Gloria at 478-2853 or Jane at
478-5417.
Horsecamp Expo
ANZA BORREGO — The Winchester Widows will be having
their inaugural Horsecamp Expo at the beautiful Butterfield
Ranch Resort in the Anza-Borrego Desert, on Oct. 11.
There will be a poker ride, vendors, swimming pool, a
catered BBQ and dance. Camping space is available, with or
without hook-ups. There are also cabins and horse corrals
available to rent. Prices start at $45 per rig for the
weekend, which includes dry camping, one barbecue ticket and
poker hand. Extra tickets are reasonably priced.
For more information call 997-4376 or 478-1184, or
visit
www.butterfieldresort.com to reserve a space now for a
fun filled weekend.
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.
Call Carol Lewis at 445-6200 ext. 165 or e-mail at clewis@mtnhealth.org
for more information or to reserve a booth.
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.
The purpose of the club is to preserve and maintain the
Town Hall, which was built in 1899, to promote a spirit of
community cooperation and to engage in all manner of
charitable, social, educational and recreational endeavors
conducive to the public welfare. If you are interested in
learning more about the club, this would be an excellent
opportunity to join them for lunch. Space is limited.
You can make your reservation by calling either
Gretchen Calabrese at 445-0577 or Barbara Hendrix at
659-0423.
Thanksgiving in
song
ALPINE — Thanksgiving in Song, a community music
program, is inviting all Alpine vocalists to participate in
the combined choir created by eight local churches. They
will present the holiday concert on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the
Alpine Community Church.
The music chosen for the event is interdenominational
in feeling and very enjoyable according to the two well
known local musicians, Sylvia Hartman and Joan Waterworth,
who are organizing the event. Tim Lutz, an experienced choir
director from Orange County, will be the guest conductor.
Rehearsals have already begun with singers offered a
choice of Tuesday evenings from 7 to 7:45 p.m. at the
Community Church or most Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Christ the
King Church. It is not necessary for singers to attend every
rehearsal between now and Nov. 2.
A children’s choir will also perform a rousing
arrangement of “This Little Light of Mine.” A string quartet
and a harp will accompany one of the choir numbers.
Singers interested in participating in this fun event
are urged to call either Hartman at 445-8942 or Waterworth
at 659-3946 for more information about rehearsals. |
Campo/Lake Morena community
planning
CAMPO — The Campo/Lake Morena Planning Group has
established a new Ad-hoc Subcommittee to develop a new
Community Plan for their area. This Community Plan will
become a part of the new General Plan Update that San Diego
County has been working on for several years.
The Subcommittee will be meeting once a week in August
and September on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Lake Morena
Community Church, located at 29765 Oak Dr. in Lake Morena.
The meetings are open to the public. Other meetings will be
scheduled later. An Agenda is posted locally at the Campo
Post office, Cameron Corners Market, La Posta Diner and the
Lake Morena Market at least 72 hours before the scheduled
meeting.
ALFA bookstore
ALPINE — The Alpine Library Friends Bookstore has
recently received several donations of like-new books, which
are perfect for summer reading on your vacation, or
staycation. They include hard-back mysteries, New York Times
bestseller list soft-backs, and several current biographies,
as well as children’s books and videos for the whole family
to share.
ALFA bookstore will be holding a half price sale on all
regularly priced books on Saturday. Sept. 27 and Sunday,
Sept. 28.
The bookstore, located at 2554 Alpine Blvd. is open
Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and
Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come find a bargain and
support your local library.
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.
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.
Free smoke alarms for
seniors
The Burn Institute, community volunteers and members of
the Fire Service will take part in a collaborative effort to
install lifesaving smoke alarms for qualified San Diego
County seniors on Saturdays during the month of September.
Burn Institute staff will join with a dedicated team
community volunteers to install free smoke alarms in the
homes of local seniors. Seniors residing within San Diego
County who are 65 years or older, own their own home and do
not have a working smoke alarm qualify for this free
life-saving program.
This program is available to seniors year-round. To
schedule an appointment, contact Gwen Lammers at the Burn
Institute (858) 541-2277, Ext. 15, or e-mail
glammers@burninstitute.org.
Evening of art
DESCANSO — The Mountain Empire Creative Arts Council
presents a special evening of art, to be held Saturday,
Sept. 27 at 4:30 p.m., at the home of Dr. Donald & Marcia
Adema of Descanso.
The event will include the unveiling of a 1,500-piece
Tiffany-inspired stained glass window designed and created
by pine Valley artist Keith Barrett. Wine and hors d'oeuvres
will be served, and live classical music will be featured.
Semi-formal attire is appropriate.
For reservations and directions please contact Susanne
Barrett at 473-0085 or
Booklovingbunch@aol.com. Deadline for reservations is
Sept. 15.
National Alpaca Farm Day
ALPINE — The second Annual National Alpaca Farm Day is
fast approaching. Please stop by on Sept. 27 and 28, at one
of the East County Ranches that are participating in the
event, in Alpine, Crest, Descanso, Dehesa Valley and Jamul.
All ranches raise and breed alpacas for their fleece, which
is used to create fine garments and accessories.
For more information, please call 659-5782 or visit the
East County Alpaca Breeders website at
www.members.cox.net/ecabsd for a map and directions to
the ranches.
Museum tours
ALPINE — The Alpine Museum will be open to the public
on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday the 28th from 2 to 4 p.m.
Please feel free to bring your children. This is a
great opportunity to go back in time and learn more about
historic Alpine from several knowledgeable docents. The two
historic buildings owned and operated by the Alpine
Historical Society 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 445-2544.
Between the Stripes
ALPINE — Lions, Tigers & Bears invites you to become a
part of the lives of the rescued big cats. This year’s
Between the Stripes fundraiser is themed Denim and Diamonds
and will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 5 p.m.
This will be a catered event. There will be live and
silent auctions, lots of fun, educational events, a band and
entertainment. Proceeds from Between the Stripes 2008 will
help to get one step closer to our dream of Tiger Trails
play area and will also help cover operating expenses, and
allow us to continue to improve and provide educational
opportunities.
For more information, please call 659-8078, or visit
www.lionstigersandbears.org.
Canyonfolk concert
ALPINE — Canyonfolk house concerts presents Singer
Songwriter Sarah Petite on Saturday, Oct. 4, and the
suggested donation is $15. This will be an inside show.
The doors open at 7 p.m. for the Dinner/Dessert Potluck
Buffet and the Show will begin at 8 p.m. We will provide a
main course and contributions to the buffet are always
welcomed but not mandatory. We also provide bottled water,
coffee, tea, as well as some beer and wine. As always we
truly do appreciate when others bring some beer or wine to
share with all.
For more information check online at
www.canyonfolkhouseconcerts.com or e-mail
canyonfolk@cox.net.
Charity Golf Tournament
EL CAJON —Sycuan will host its 18th Annual Charity Golf
Tournament on Oct. 9 at the Sycuan Resort, 3007 Dehesa Road,
El Cajon.
The rates are $450 for one player, $1,700 for a
foursome, and $2,000 for corporate. Drinks and lunch will be
available all throughout the two courses. Registration is at
9:30 a.m., shotgun start is at 11:45 a.m. and
Cocktails/dinner and silent auction will be held at 5 p.m.
Proceeds will benefit 100 years YWCA San Diego County and
Becky’s House.
The 15th annual Fire
Department open house
ALPINE — On Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
at 1364 Tavern Road, Alpine, the Alpine Firefighters are
presenting fun for the entire family at their annual open
house. There will be fire and rescue demonstrations, public
safety information, child I.D. and fingerprinting as well as
prizes! There is also a huge raffle for 2 kids bikes donated
by Wal Mart. Refreshments will be available courtesy of
Daniel’s Market.
21st Mountain Empire
Reunion picnic
PINE VALLEY — Mountain Empire alumni will celebrate the
Class of 1958's Golden Years at a class reunion on Saturday
Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pine Valley Community
Park.
All alumni are invited to bring their families, a
picnic lunch and drinks.
Please send any address changes, or e-mail addresses to
Pat Wolin Griffin, 710 Mahogany Drive, El Cajon, CA 92010,
phone 440-6168, or e-mail
patg710@hotmail.com
or Pgriffin710@cox.net.
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.
Campo Harvest Festival
CAMPO — Mountain Health will host a harvest festival on
Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sign up to be included in our Harvest Festival and join
in the festivities. We are looking for crafters, businesses,
health agencies, local growers, food vendors and
entertainers to participate in this event.
The Southern Pacific Railroad Museum will be offering
one-hour rides with free pumpkins and the Motor Transport
Museum will be open for viewing. Amateur photographers are
encouraged to submit their photos for our Campo Photo
Contest.
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.
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. Also, since this special event
will occur on the last Saturday before Halloween, we are
including a costume parade and contest for anyone who would
like to dress up in the spirit of Halloween.
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.
CYNA is also proud to debut a "Calendar Art Contest"
for students in grades K - 12 this year. The theme for this
calendar is "Alpine's History and Natural Heritage," and we
hope to have some great cash prizes for 12 first place
winners. Each student should create two-dimensional, 8.5" x
11" artwork, by Oct. 3, for the month that corresponds to
their grade level. For example, first grade would make a
January theme; second graders will create a February theme,
etc.
Prizes will be awarded on the stage at the Art Festival
at 4 p.m.
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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