Football and Cheer
Registration
ALPINE — Registration for Alpine Pop Warner Football and
cheer is scheduled for to start for the 2009 season. There
will be three dates for registration and all three will take
place at Alpine elementary School, 1850 Alpine Blvd.
The dates are May 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will
be an evening registration on May 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. For
more information please visit the web site at
www.alpinefootball.com.
Student art exhibition
EL CAJON — The Grossmont Union High School District (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. A hat parade,
silent auctions, and a 50-50-opportunity drawing highlight
the informal event.
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.
Delicious scones with curd and cream, tasty finger
sandwiches, wonderful desserts, fresh grapes and soothing
tea are included in the ticket price of $40 per person.
To reserve seats, call 972-5096 or e-mail
simplybarbara18@yahoo.com.
DC trip meeting
ALPINE — On Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at
the Alpine Elementary School auditorium, a registration
meeting and power point presentation will be held by Holt
Travel & Tours to share information with Joan Mac Queen and
other interested 8th grade students and parents about next
year’s annual educational East Coast tour.
The historical and educational destinations on this
incredible itinerary are Washington, D.C., Philadelphia,
Gettysburg, and New York City. Fundraising opportunities
will also be discussed. This 8-day trip will take place
during Spring Break on March 27 through April 3.
For more information call 445-9193 or visit Holt Travel
& Tours at 2241 W. Victoria Dr.
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.
CPR class
ALPINE —The Alpine Fire Protection District
will offer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) classes open
to the public. The first class is scheduled for Saturday May
16 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the fire station at 1364 Tavern
Road.
The course is free however there is a $5 charge for the
course completion card. Class size is limited to 20 students
please call 445-2635 to reserve a spot in the class or visit
www.alpinefire.org
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Woman’s Club scholarship
ALPINE — Each year, the Alpine Woman’s Club
gives away scholarships to deserving Alpine seniors. This
year they will give three $1,000 scholarships to deserving
students.
Applications for scholarships must be received by May
31 in order to be considered for the award ceremony on June
16. This deadline cannot be extended. You may obtain a Word
document to facilitate completion of the application by
sending an e-mail to
info@alpinewomansclub.org.
To date the Alpine Woman’s Club has given away more
than 175 scholarships starting in 1950, totaling more than
$80,000. Should you have questions or concerns, please feel
free to contact the Foundation at 445-5247 or Margaret Smith
659-0050.
18th annual Vintage Alpine
ALPINE — Each spring the Alpine Kiwanis sponsors events
that raise over $40,000 for youth projects in the Alpine
community, and Children’s Hospital.
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.
Relay for life talent contest
ALPINE — The relay for life begins Saturday,
June 27. Organizers are looking for anyone with any talent;
singing, dancing, magic, or whatever it is to come out and
perform. The talent contest will start at 10 p.m.
If you are under 18 years old we would love for you to
come out, but you have to be accompanied by an adult.
If you are interested in entering this talent show
please contact Charlene Brown and register your talent. You
can contact her by phone at 820-8646.
Wild in the Country
ALPINE —On Saturday, May 9, Lions Tigers &
Bears invites the public to get a close up look at their
93-acre Alpine ranch and the exotic Big Cats who make their
home there. It’s the biggest ever, 4th Annual Wild in the
Country Fundraiser, benefiting San Diego’s only Big Cat
Rescue.
Adults and children are welcome to come out and enjoy
the day, with catered BBQ, fun and entertainment for all.
The cost is only $80 per adult and $45 per child if
purchased before April 29. Adult tickets will be $95 if
purchased after that date.
For information and tickets, please call 619-659-8078
or visit their website at
www.lionstigersandbears.org.
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. For Transportation please call
Jonathan Sturgill at 445-1188, ext. 203.
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