APG vacancy
ALPINE — The Alpine Planning Group is looking for an
interested individual to fill one open seat on the 15-member
board. The APG is responsible for advising the county on
issues of planning and land-use in the area.
General meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every
month, 6:30 p.m. at the Alpine Community Center.
Interested individuals should attend the next APG meeting on
Thursday, Aug. 27, to present themselves as a candidate. For
more information please contact APG chairman Dana Zeno at
zenofamily@prodigy.net.
ABNA anniversary
ALPINE — The Alpine Business Networking Association will
hold its one-year anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 20 at The
Vine Wine Bar and Bistro, 2502 Alpine Blvd. Come meet your
fellow alpine business professionals and see how the ABNA
has grown during the year.
The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $20
which includes hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets. There
will be raffle drawings will be held throughout the entire
evening so be sure to get there early and bring your
business cards.
For more information call 722-7046.
Julian Starfest
JULIAN — This year’s Julian Starfest is scheduled for Aug.
20- 23. The four-day Starfest begins on Thursday, Aug. 20 at
3 p.m. To make a camping reservation of any kind, visit
JulianStarfest.com
The free public star party and telescope viewing is
Saturday, Aug. 22 beginning at sunset. Plan to arrive
between 6 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 if you want to
attend the free public star party. Telescopes will be
provided, but bring your own telescope if you have one.
Tours of the world famous Palomar Observatory are Saturday,
Aug. 22 at 9 a.m. and Noon. Seating is very limited and you
must pre-register at JulianStarfest.com. Astronomy and
science exhibits open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to
Sunset.
The Starfest is located is a large open field adjacent to
Menghini Winery. Additional Julian Starfest 2009
information, as well as a full schedule, is available at
www.JulianStarfest.com.
Wild West Show
and Bull riding
CAMPO — The Hole in the Wall Gang presents A Wild West Show
& Bull riding Day in Lake Morena on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 4
p.m.
This event is a fundraiser to benefit Horsemanship for the
Handicapped. The event will take place at El Rancho Grande
Bar & Grill Restaurant, 29804 Oak Drive, Campo.
For more information contact www.wrightselrancho.com or
call: 916-6143 Mike Young with Buckin-U-Bulls, 478-1184
David Sommerville with The Hole in the Wall Gang, or
478-9553 Benny Wright with El Rancho Grande Bar & Grill
Restaurant.
Celebrate East County
EL CAJON —The public is invited to “Celebrate East County”
on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Heritage of the
Americas Museum on the Cuyamaca College campus in Rancho San
Diego.
Early-bird rates for the event are $25 for reservations made
by Aug. 22. To RSVP, please call 698-7617 or e-mail leon@eastcountymagazine.org.
Last chance for ribs
CAMPO — On Friday, Sept. 4, the Campo VFW Post 2080 will
serve up its famous Rib dinners — the last until March 2010.
So hurry on over.
Price $8, plus delicious desserts for only $1 each. Call
478-9212 for more information and directions.
Fall tennis season
ALPINE — The Fall tennis season at the Alpine Community
Center (ACC) begins Sept. 8. Tennis lessons for all age
groups and player ability levels are planned according to
teaching professional, Rene Toscano.
After school tennis classes for youth players begin weekday
afternoons. Morning and evening tennis clinics for adults
will also be offered.
In addition to several beginner classes, Rene will offer
advanced classes for teen athletes who wish to train for the
upcoming high school tennis season.
For more information, call Rene Toscano 722-1669 or e-mail
retoscano@yahoo.com. |
LTB wine tasting
ALPINE — Lions, Tigers and Bears will host its Sunset Wine
Tasting event on Saturday, Aug. 22. Come raise a glass and
spend a relaxing summer night with the Big Cats.
The event will be held at the ranch from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Tickets are $100 per person (must be over 21), and must be
purchased in advance.
For more information contact LTB at 659-8078.
Concert in the park
ALPINE — Mountain View Bible Church will host a concert in
the park on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Alpine
Community Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd. There will be free food,
uplifting Christian music, great messages, and lot of fun.
For more information call 390-4726, or check online at
www.mychurchsandiego.com.
Travel ball tryouts
ALPINE — Tryouts will be held Aug. 23 for the 11U Travel
Ball Alpine Redhawks team.
For more information, times and location contact Joe at
lisahudnall@cox.net.
Free fish dinner
ALPINE — Christ Our Saviour Anglican Church will hold a free
fish dinner on Friday, Aug. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
church, 2301 S. Grade Road. Everyone is welcome to attend
the event, which includes free dinner, dessert and
refreshments.
For more information please call Father Chuck Carder at
579-1902 or 855-0134.
Annual Ice Cream Social
ALPINE — On Friday, Aug 28 Christ the King Episcopal Church,
1460 Midway Drive, will host its annual ice cream social at
6p.m.
Tickets are $5, kids 3 and under are free.
Build your own ice cream sundae, and for those allergic to
dairy a substitute will be available, so don’t miss the fun.
Barbecue sandwiches will be offered for $2.
For more info call 723-0309 or visit the web site at
www.christthekingalpine.org.
Chili cook-off in October
ALPINE — The Kiwanis Club of Alpine is presenting its 8th
Annual Chili Cook off Festival and 2 Annual Show and Shine
Car Show on Oct. 3.
The Event will be held at The Alpine Community Center from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The organizers of the Event are looking for Chili Cookers
and applications are being accepted now as there is limited
space. The application deadline is Sept. 1.
Please contact Don Parker at 672-4269 or Richard Higgins at
672-3861 for additional information. The proceeds from the
Cook Off and other Events directly benefit The Alpine
Community Center.
Back to school time
CAMPO — Mountain Heath & Community Services is asking for
your help to provide school supplies to the students of
rural Mountain Empire schools.
Back to School Night will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 5
p.m. at the Mountain Empire Community Center.
Drop off your donations at the Community Center or call
Carol Lewis at 847-7801 or e-mail her at clewis@mtnhealth.org.
School supplies needed include: 24 ct. crayons, Colored
pencils, Glue bottles, Washable markers, Glue sticks,
College ruled paper, Paper notebooks, 3-ring binders,
Highlighter markers, Rulers, Scissors, Watercolor paints,
Computer paper, Lined Index cards, Dictionaries, LOTS of
backpacks (for all ages).
Community job fair
EL CAJON — On Wednesday, Sept. 2, Congressman Duncan Hunter
(CA-52) will be partnering with the East County Career
Center and the Employment Development Department to host a
community job fair at the Ronald Reagan Community Center in
El Cajon. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, and
open to all interested individuals and qualified companies.
Businesses interested in participating in this event must
register in advance. For more information contact
Congressman Hunter's El Cajon office at 448-5201.
Cardiovascular health day
ALPINE — Bethel Assembly of God will be hosting a
Cardiovascular Health Day for Alpine residents on Sept. 8.
The tests are administered for a minimal cost by Life Line
Screening. The health tests include three ultrasounds of the
arteries, an EKG of the heart, and blood work up for
cholesterol, glucose and liver damage.
Appointments for the health day tests are necessary and can
be made by calling (800) 679-5192. |
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