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.
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.
Fishin’ in the Pines
LAKE CUYAMACA — The 10th annual Fishin’ in the Pines, free
kids derby will be held at Lake Cuyamaca on Saturday, Sept.
27.
The event will feature various age divisions, with weigh-ins
and prizes awarded.
Fishing begins at 6 a.m. and registration is at 8 a.m. All
fish must be weighed-in by 12:45 p.m.
There will be music, fun, a free lunch and prizes for all
young anglers. For more information check online at
www.CuyamacaKidsDerby.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.
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.
Family dance
ALPINE — Experience the first-ever community dance at the
Moonlit Rotunda at Viejas Outlet Center on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Classy Tunes: Live and Deejay-Spun, family portraits by King
Photography, dancing to Swing, Cha-Cha, Fox Trot, Free-Style
and more. Live singing by Hillary Bertran-Harris, and
Catered by the French Gourmet.
Cost is $25 (Ages 16 and up) and $15 (Ages 4 - 15). 3 and
under free
Information and tickets at 737-6281.
Superintendent visit
ALPINE — GUHSD Superintendent Robert Collins is coming to
Alpine for a Town Hall Meeting held at Alpine Elementary
School Multipurpose Auditorium, 1850 Alpine Blvd., on
Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Have all your questions answered, about the Alpine Area High
School, Prop H, Proposition U, and the GUHSD Strategic Plan.
River Cruise info 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.
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.
ACRES town hall
ALPINE — A free to the public Alpine Chamber Real Estate
Services (ACRES) town hall meeting will take place Oct. 9
from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., at Bethel Assembly Church, 1929
Arnold Way, Alpine.
Ask questions of a panel of real estate professionals and
receive your quarterly updated market report
For more information call 445-2807.
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.
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. |
Chipping Day
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.
For more information about the chipping program, please
contact Wende Cornelius at 733-5579 or visit
www.greateralpinefsc.org.
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 web site 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.
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.
Alpine Boulevard from the Willows Road Ramp to Tavern Road
will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon for 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.
ROC for relief
LAKESIDE — A special concert will help to raise money for
local fire victims and celebrate local heroes. The event
will take place at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds on Saturday,
Oct. 4 from noon till 10 p.m.
For more information check online at www.rocsd.net.
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.
Proceeds from Between the Stripes 2008 will 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.
AFD 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. |
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