Holiday trail ride
PINE VALLEY — Horse of the Sun will host a Holiday Trail
Ride to benefit rescue horses on Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. at 28271
Old Hwy. 80, Pine Valley.
The cost is $30 and will include trail ride and brunch
served after the ride, $15 for brunch only. Raffle tickets
will be sold for great prizes, and there will be a silent
auction full of wonderful items such as joint supplements,
equine artwork, restaurant gift certificates, wine, home
decor, tack, grooming products and so much more.
If you have items to donate for the event or would like more
information call Audrey Reynolds at 247-7237 or e-mail
Audreyd1@cox.net. www.savinghorsesinc.com.
AGSA sign-up
ALPINE — Alpine Girls recreational softball is having
registration sign-up on Dec. 5 and 6, at Boulder Oaks
Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 6 years and under
are only $20, 8U through 14U are $105 ($125 after Dec. 6).
Any questions please contact Cathy Lindblad at 659-9487.
Breakfast with Santa
ALPINE — On Saturday, Dec. 5, from 8 – 11 a.m., breakfast
with Santa will be served at the Alpine Community Center.
There will be breakfast, photos with Santa, door prizes,
goodie bags and auction items. Children participate in a
craft project and decorate their own cookie.
For more information contact the Alpine Community Center at
445-7330. Donations are needed.
Holiday home tour
ALPINE — The Alpine Woman’s Club will hold its Fifth Annual
“Christmas in Alpine” on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.
Visitors will have an opportunity to stroll through five
stunning country estates, plus three historic buildings,
including the Alpine Museum buildings and the Town Hall.
There will be a $500 opportunity drawing and other raffle
items.
Tickets for the tour are $25 per ticket. To order please
mail a check to the Alpine Woman’s Club P.O. Box 231,
Alpine, CA 91903. Tickets can also be purchased the day of
the event at the Woman’s Club 2156 Alpine Blvd. Proceeds
benefit the preservation of the historic Town Hall.
For further information please call Michelle Albee 722-1032.
Assemblyman open house
EL CAJON — Assemblyman Joel Anderson will host a holiday
open house at his district office in El Cajon on Tuesday,
Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.
The event will be an opportunity for constituents of the
77th Assembly district to meet their elected official who
represents them in Sacramento and to join him in celebration
of the holiday season.
In addition to hors’ doeurves and refreshments which the
Assemblyman’s family will personally provide, attendees will
have the opportunity to have their photo taken with the
Assemblyman, as well as meet other local elected officials
in attendance.
For more information about the event or to RSVP your family,
please call Assemblyman Anderson’s district office at
441-2322 or check online at www.assembly.ca.gov/anderson. |
LTB holiday party
ALPINE — On Saturday, Dec. 5, from 1-5 p.m., LTB's annual
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza will showcase arts, crafts,
jewelry, clothing, kitchenware, wine tastings and food
offerings from San Diego merchants and home-crafters.
In addition, LTB is sponsoring a food drive to support the
San Diego Food Bank's Holiday Food Drive and will be
collecting non-perishable and non-glass goods. Everyone who
brings a contribution will receive one free opportunity
drawing ticket to win a "Wild Nights" Camp-Over at LTB for
two people, a value of $400.
Lions Tigers & Bears is open to all its members and their
guests. Entry to the fair is $25 for adults and $15 for
children under 12, and for the first time ever, guests will
receive an annual membership with paid admission.
For tickets or more information, including a complete list
of vendors, visit www.lionstigersandbears.org or call
659-8078.
Christmas potluck
DESCANSO — Descanso Town Hall Association’s is hosting its
Annual Christmas potluck on Saturday, Dec. 5.
This opportunity to have dinner with your town begins with a
social hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Alan Sawyer will
deliver the blessing. The inimitable Peter Bradley will give
his rendition of “The Night Before Christmas,” followed by a
specially booked appearance of Santa himself.
Please bring your own dinner service and a dish to pass.
BYOB. The Christmas potluck is Descanso’s time of
togetherness as we welcome a Joyous Holiday Season.
Christmas Party
ALPINE — The Harbison Canyon Lions are hosting a free
Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 2-5 p.m. at Old
Ironside Park, 326 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Santa will have gifts and pictures. Come enjoy Victorian
Musical Entertainment, Pot Luck desserts and beverages.
For more information contact Mary Manning at 445-5044.
MHCS holiday parties
BACK COUNTRY — On Saturday, Dec. 5, the Mountain Health &
Community Services, Inc. will be having Holiday Parties at
the Jacumba Highland Senior Center, 9 a.m. to noon and at
the Mountain Empire Community Center, 5 to 8 p.m.
For more information call Carol Lewis at 445-6200 or
www.alpinechamber.com. Donations are needed.
Alpine Christmas
ALPINE — The 14th Annual Alpine Village Christmas Parade of
Lights & Snow Festival will take place Friday, Dec. 11,
beginning at 6:30 p.m. Santa will be riding down Alpine
Boulevard for the 14th annual Alpine Village Christmas
Parade of Lights. Everyone is invited to join Santa in the
Parade of Lights. The only requirement is your entry be
decorated with lights.
Immediately following the parade, Santa and his helpers will
light the Alpine Community Christmas Tree and join in a
holiday sing-a-long. Free playing on snow for the young at
heart!
Call the Chamber for more information at 445-2722. To
register for the parade check online at
www.AlpineChamber.com. Deadline for parade entries is Dec.
10. |
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