Spring events from the Alpine
Kiwanis
ALPINE — Each spring the Alpine Kiwanis sponsor three events
that raise over $40,000 for youth projects in the Alpine
community, and Children's Hospital.
The next event is the 2008 Alpine Challenge bike ride on
Saturday, April 25. The ride includes 25 mile novice routes
and up to a 72 mile event that goes from Viejas Outlet
Center to Pine Valley and back. You may register and get
more information at www.AlpineChallenge.com.
The third event is the 18th Annual Vintage Alpine wine
tasting and food event on Sunday, May 3, at Summers Past
Farms at 15602 Olde Highway 80 in East County. Tickets can
be reserved early by going to the Alpine Kiwanis web site
and click on Vintage Alpine.
Open House
ALPINE — The Alpine Historical Society Museum will be open
to the public on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26
from 2 to 4 p.m.
There are many events going on in town on April 25. While
you are out and about this is a great opportunity to tour
the museum buildings.
Both historic houses are owned by the Alpine Historical
Society.They are located at 2116 Tavern Road. Just follow
the signs to the Museum.
For further information please call Carol Morrison 445-2544
Pronasa at JMMS
ALPINE — Joan Mac Queen Middle School presents a parent and
teacher drug awareness presentation by PRONASA on Tuesday,
April 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.
This free event will be held at JMMS, 2001 Tavern Road. For
more information call JMMS at 445-3245, check online at
www.pronasa.org or call (858) 493-0392.
Student art exhibition
EL CAJON — GUHSD art students are hosting the 23rd annual
Creative Visions student art exhibition.
The event officially kicks off with an awards ceremony on
Friday, May 1, at 5:30 p.m. Students will receive cash
awards for artwork.
The exhibit will be held at Westfield Shoppingtown — Parkway
Plaza, in front of JC Penny, 329 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon.
For further information, please contact Catherine Martin
644-8082.
Western Days Carnival
ALPINE — Boulder Oaks Elementary School is hosting its
annual Western Days Carnival on Friday, May 8 from 5 to 8:30
p.m., at the school.
There will be food, game booths, a silent auction, cake
walk, opportunity drawings, rock wall, quad pod jumper,
music, entertainment, and more.
Merry Mad Hatter Tea
ALPINE — The delightful “Annual Mad Hatter Tea — I’m Late,
I’m Late for a Very Important Date” will be fun for everyone
on Saturday, May 9, in Alpine.
Presented by Soroptimist International of Alpine, the
celebration of the merry “Alice in Wonderland” tea party
raises money to help women and girls in need. The partying
begins at 11:30 a.m. at Fuller Hall to the rear of the
Alpine Community Church at 2225 W. Victoria Drive in Alpine.
The festivities will be over by 3 p.m.
Ticket price is $40 per person. To reserve seats, call
972-5096 or e-mail simplybarbara18@yahoo.com.
Descanso garden club
DESCANSO —The descanso garden club’s annual plant sale will
take place at the Descanso library on May 16 from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m.
Offered for sale will be plants that thrive in Descanso and
in nearby communities. There will also be free lectures and
demonstrations on various gardening subjects such as
composting, tree planting, and container gardening.
Additional information about the sale can be obtained from
the club’s web site descansogardenclub.org. Proceeds will
benefit the club’s educational and community service
programs. |
Gigantic rummage sale
ALPINE—Don’t miss the Gigantic Rummage Sale at the Alpine
Community Church April 24 and 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both
days. It’s your chance to get some really nice, scarcely
used things and at great bargains, too.
The counters, racks and parking lot will be full to
overflowing with furniture, adult and children’s clothes,
baby needs, garden and sports equipment, jewelry, linens,
shoes, housewares, collectibles and more.
Earth Day East
ALPINE — There are a host of activities taking place
throughout town on Saturday, April 25, for Alpine’s Earth
Day celebration. Events will be taking place all day. There
will be activities for the whole family.
Park the car and stroll down Alpine Boulevard. See artists,
listen to music, learn new things, get advice on how to beat
the recession, make new friends.
Events include: Solar-oven building and baking
demonstration. 12 p.m. Bring empty Pringles can. UV testing
and defenses, Electromagnetic defense strategies, Save the
rainforest and more — at the Triangle between Alpine
Boulevard and Arnold Way. All Day. Art Exhibits and music
All Day.
I Love a Clean Alpine — Stroll and tidy through the
Boulevard. Meet 8:30 a.m. at the Triangle.
Tree Town USA—celebrating trees, growing trees, sculpting
with trees, arborists, lectures at the Alpine Woman’s Club.
Native Plant Sale at the Alpine Woman’s Club.
Battery Recycling at the Alpine Library. Save a Tree; Borrow
or Share a Book.
Specialized Recycling — broken/unwanted electronics and
cell-phones, clean, used clothing, plastic bags,
glass/plastic bottle/aluminum, free document shredding all
at Albertson’s Parking lot!
Would you like to be a sustainable or green vendor at Earth
Days East? Call Nina at 445-5249.
One-year anniversary celebration
ALPINE — The Friends of the Library Bookstore at 2554 Alpine
Blvd. will celebrate their first anniversary at this site on
April 24, 25, and 26, with reduced prices on books, raffle
prizes, and refreshments. Please come and celebrate with us
and help support your Public Library.
Springtime with the Vintners
ALPINE — Meet your local San Diego County wine makers in
person and taste their wines on Saturday, April 25 from 1 to
4 p.m. at The Vine, 2502 Alpine Blvd.
Cost is $15, and tickets are on sale at The Vine. Includes
wine tasting and appetizers. For more information check
online at
www.visitthevine.net.
Photo San Diego
EL CAJON — The Grossmont College Photo Club will host “Photo
San Diego,” an event featuring buying, swapping and selling
of used and new photo equipment, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Saturday, May 9, at the college’s Digital Arts Building,
near Parking Lot #1.
The event is open to the public. Admission is free. Local
residents are invited to bring their old photo equipment to
swap or sell.
For more information on “Photo San Diego,” call 644-7277, or
visit www.grossmont.edu/photography. Grossmont College is
located at 8800 Grossmont College Dr., in El Cajon. For
driving directions and a campus map, visit www.grossmont.edu.
Spring gathering
ALPINE — Southern Indian Health Council, Inc. is hosting the
third annual Spring Gathering at its facility 4058 Willows
Rd. on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This free event is to help raise public awareness for the
need of foster parents and supervised visitation centers.
For general questions and booth information call 445-1188 or
659-3139.
Kids’ health fair
ALPINE — Alpine Family Medicine (Mountain Health & Community
Services) will host Kids’ Health Fair on Saturday, May 16,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alpine Regional Center located
at 1620 Alpine Blvd.
The event is free of charge and will feature health
screenings, games and prizes, music, face painting, arts and
crafts, and an opportunity to meet with pediatrician, Dr.
Shannon Cheffet. Children of all ages are invited. |
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