Volunteers needed
PINE VALLEY — Horse of the Sun Equestrian Facility, 12
minutes east of Alpine, is in need of immediate volunteers
to help with their Horses Heal Hearts and Team Esteem
Programs. Assistance is needed with horse care and support,
working with children in specialized equine character and
esteem education programs.
For more information about program positions and application
processes, please call Stephanie Parisi at 473-8151 or visit
us on the web at www.horseofthesun.com.
Little League sponsors
MTN. EMPIRE — Mountain Empire Little League (MELL) is a
non-profit Little League Baseball organization that provides
an exciting youth baseball experience for players 4 to 15
years of age. To continue to provide a fun and encouraging
environment for our youth, MELL requires a tremendous amount
of support from our local community.
MELL is currently seeking financial sponsors. There are
various Sponsor Plan Options to provide financial support,
along with the benefits that come with that support.
Dedicated community sponsors is vital to the success of the
league by generating the income needed to continue field
improvements, purchase uniforms/equipment, registration
grants for need-based families and educational training
clinics for coaches, managers, umpires, and players.
The Spring 2009 season officially begins in February and
continues through June, with post-season tournaments
continuing through August.
Please contact 916-9416 or our President Mark Aragon at
473-0103.
ALFA Bookstore
ALPINE —Don’t forget your Valentine on the 14th. We have
great gift books. All non-fiction books will be 1/2 price
from Wednesday, Feb. 18 through Sunday, Feb. 22. You will
certainly find many to fire your interest and imagination at
the ALFA Bookstore at 2554 Alpine Blvd.
Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. through Sunday.
The volunteers at the bookstore want to thank all of you
that have supported us this year.
Kiwanis community service
ALPINE — Kiwanis International has been serving the world
for over 93 years. Our Alpine Kiwanis Club has been serving
the Community of Alpine for 58 years.
We have sponsored our Local Boy Scout Troop 100 for over 50
years plus sponsoring over 40 Community Service Project’s
yearly.
With 131 members, the Alpine Kiwanis Club, is the 3rd
largest Club in the California/Hawaii/Nevada District of
Kiwanis International.
Get on the Band Wagon of Community Service by joining the
Alpine Kiwanis Club. The more members we have, the better
service we can provide our Community. We meet every Saturday
at 7 a.m. at the Alpine Elementary School.
Call Joe Brunold at 445-2827 for more information or go to
http://alpinekiwanis.com/public/index.aspx.
Alpine pageantry
ALPINE — Alpine’s pageants are coming up for girls of all
ages.
The Little Miss and Junior Miss Alpine Pageant, for girls
ages 6 to 12 years old, will be held on March 14 at 6 p.m.
at Alpine Elementary School. Please register by Feb. 10.
The 41st Miss and Teen Alpine Pageant, for ladies ages 13 to
21 years old, will be held on Monday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at
the Viejas Casino. An orientation night will be held March
17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alpine Community Center.
For more information please contact Mrs. Billie Sangster at
390-0061 or via e-mail at scholarshipusa@cox.net.
Valentine Celebration
ALPINE — The Alpine Kiwanis and the Alpine Community Center
will host a Valentines Day Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 14,
at the center, 1830 Alpine Blvd.
Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. and Prime Rib or Chicken
dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by
The Ideals. Cost is $35 per person.
Canyonfolk concerts
ALPINE — Canyonfolks House concerts will host its first
concert of the season on Saturday, Feb. 14. It's Valentines
Day and all music lovers will loose their hearts to San
Diego's own Nathan Welden.
There is a suggested donation of $15. There will be a
dinner/dessert potluck buffet, so please bring a dish. The
hosts will provide bottled water, coffee and tea.
More information about Welden can be found at http://nathanwelden.com,
or contact Canyonfolk at canyonfolk@cox.net or online at
www.canyonfolkhouseconcerts.com.
Tree Town USA
ALPINE — Alpine has a new organization called Alpine Tree
Town USA. This group is dedicated to the continued greening
of Alpine using native trees and wants your help.
The first event sponsored by Alpine Tree Town USA will be an
Arbor Day celebration on April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
held at the Alpine Women's Club. There will be children's
programs, speakers, vendors and information on greening the
environment. If there are any vendors of natural arts and
crafts, green technology and /or materials, native trees or
environmental materials, please contact Gretchen Calabrese
at 445-0577 for possible inclusion in the event. Anyone
interested in becoming a speaker at the event should contact
Carlette Anderson at carletteanderson@aol.com.
The next meeting of Alpine Tree Town USA is on Wednesday,
Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Alpine Chamber Office, 2707
Alpine Blvd. Anyone interested in learning more about the
group or wishes to become involved, is urged to attend. For
further information please email Vikki Coffey at vcoffey@cox.net.
Alpine Evening Aglow
ALPINE — On Friday, Feb. 20, Dewayne Williams, counselor and
teacher with "His Dwelling Place" will be the Aglow speaker.
Dewayne's strengths and passion are to minister one-on-one
to couples and individuals to overcome fears and obstacles
in their lives. This night will be a revelation to many in
understanding where their issues originate. For more
information go to hisdwellingplace.com.
Alpine Aglow meets the third Friday of every month at 7 p.m.
Meetings are held at Bethel Christian Church, 1929 Arnold
Way. For more info call 445-5300, alpineaglow@sbcglobal.net.
To learn more about this worldwide organization go to
www.aglow.org.
Spring tennis class
ALPINE — Get ready to “Spring into Tennis” starting March 9,
at the Alpine Community Center. (ACC) Tennis classes for all
age groups and player ability levels will again be featured
according to Teaching Pro, Rene’ Toscano.
There will be afternoon classes for youth players, as well
as morning and evening classes for adults. Group lessons are
very popular so early registration is encouraged.
Rene Toscano will offer special classes for aspiring high
school athletes interested in competing in the Grossmont
High School tennis leagues.
For more information, call Rene Toscano at 722-1669 or
e-mail retoscano@yahoo.com
Vendors and crafters sought
ALPINE — Vendors are invited to submit an application to
sell their wares at the upcoming Sage & Songbirds Festival,
set for May 2-3 in Alpine. The cutoff for application is
March 15.
The 12th annual event, which takes place at the main
entrance at Viejas Outlet Center, attracts thousands of
visitors.
Vendor space is limited.
The two-day event, which features the release of live
butterflies, attracts visitors from throughout southern
California and other areas.
A tour of private home gardens is also held in conjunction
with the Festival.
For additional vendor information, please contact Christine
Vargas at 445-4489 or visit www.chirp.org.
Frontiersman class
EL CAJON — Gage Skinner, long- time Pine Valley resident,
mountain man re-enactor, and lecturer for the Grossmont
Coyamaca College district, will be presenting a two hour
class on the American Frontiersmen (1825-1840), as they
pursued wild honey and “ bee trees” in the Western
wilderness.
Skinner’s talk is based on his recently published research
in the Rocky Mountain for trade, journal, museum of the
mountain man, pinedale, Wyoming. Skinner has previously
given talks to the Alpine Historical Society, and in 2008
donated vintage beekeeping items for display in our local
museum. The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25.
Contact Oasis at 574-0674 for additional information. |
Collections for Rady’s Children’s
Hospital
ALPINE — Alpine residents have continued to respond to
requests for soaps and shampoo for the Ronald McDonald
house. They now have plenty of soap and shampoo. They could
use toothbrushes, men's and woman's white socks and
hairbrushes, and under garments. Ronald McDonald House, next
to the Rady’s Children’s Hospital is always in need of these
donations. Rady’s is also collecting pull-tabs from soda and
beer cans, to be recycled for money.
Ronald McDonald House houses families who have critically
ill children in Rady’s Children’s Hospital.
Alpine resident and Kiwanian, Dick Rabell began an effort
last year, collecting and donating these items to Ronald
McDonald House and they are very happy with Alpine’s
collection efforts. Items can be bagged and dropped off at
The Alpine Sun office.
Got an old car you want to get rid of? It must have an
engine, although doesn’t need to be in running order.
Contact Dick Rabell at 445-5712 to make arrangements to have
your vehicle picked up and donated. Will be auctioned off
and you will be notified.
Descanso Garden Club
DESCANSO — During last February and early March, the
Descanso Garden Club invited you to enjoy its displays of
blooming daffodils.
The Descanso Garden Club meets the second Thursday of each
month at 4 p.m. Many of our meetings feature guest speakers
and visitors are always welcome.
To view the schedule of activities and guest speakers,
please visit our website at descansogardenclub.org.
Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance
ALPINE — The Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance (or special
uncle, brother, grandfather or friend) will be held on
Friday, Feb. 13, at the Alpine Community Center from 6 to 8
p.m.
There will be a live DJ, dancing, games, refreshment,
raffles, and a gift for each special girl. Come early and
have a Free Portrait taken with your sweetheart! Only $30
for both Father & Daughter, additional guests (daughters)
ages 6-13 years old $10.00 each.
This event is a sell-out each year — please respond ASAP —
limited to first 125 couples! Reservations are needed.
Tickets available at the Alpine Community Center 1830 Alpine
Blvd., or call 390-0061.
Kiwanis honors local law enforcement
ALPINE — On Saturday, Feb. 14, the Kiwanis Club of Alpine
will law enforcement officers for their service to our local
community. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department,
California Highway Patrol, and United States Border Patrol
will be recognized.
The Alpine Kiwanis Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
recognizes the above departments choices as law enforcement
Deputy, Officer and Agent of year. Each recipient will
receive a resolution from the California State Assembly.
The Alpine Kiwanis breakfast meeting will be held at the
Alpine Elementary School, 1850 Alpine Blvd., starting at 7
a.m. This meeting will be open to guests who want to be
present to honor our local law enforcement officers.
For reservations, please call Dave Truax, chairman, at
445-1666.
Radio meet and greet
ALPINE — KRLY FM will be hosting a gala re-introduction of
the radio station in Alpine on Saturday, Feb. 14, Valentines
Day, with an on-the-air broadcast from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. from
the Albertsons parking lot in Alpine.
Rain or shine, the station will be providing pop-up tents
and propane heaters to make the event comfortable and fun.
100’s of prizes are going to be given away to those present
to celebrate our new sound, news, weather, traffic,
entertainment and sports reporting.
Prizes include flowers and candy for the ladies, face
painting and clowns for the kids, tee shirts, balloons and
games for everyone. Special guests will be dropping by the
broadcast and the Country Music Association truck,
autographed by over 100 of the top country music stars will
be on display.
Beauty Queens, cheerleaders and ambassadors will join “MY
107.9 FM in the celebration. Aside from broadcasting the
event, the station will be streaming on the web at
www.my1079.com
The Alpine Kiwanis Club will be there with their world
famous cook shack so no one will go hungry.
MY 107.9 FM invites everyone in East County to come and join
their re-birth as East County’s Radio Station.
Community Fair
ALPINE — Albertsons and the Alpine and Mountain Empire
Chamber of Commerce will host the second annual community
fair on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the
parking lot.
This free event will feature many local businesses, a NASCAR
video simulator, bike rodeo and carshow. There will also be
hot dogs and drinks on sale for $1.
For more information or to have your business attend please
contact the chamber at 445-2722.
Spacefest
SAN DIEGO — Spacefest, which attracts astronomy enthusiasts
worldwide, is being held in San Diego this year at the Town
and Country resort, from Feb. 19-22. It will be the largest
gathering of pioneer astronauts in the area, as well as some
of the most compelling, charismatic and expert astronomy
speakers on the planet.
2009 marks the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing by
Apollo 11 in 1969. 2009 is also the International Year of
Astronomy. Two of the Apollo 11 crew will attend, Dr. Buzz
Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Over two-dozen other space
luminaries will also speak.
Admission is $35 daily/$75 all weekend (in advance), or $50
daily/$95 all weekend at the door. Active military
cheerfully admitted for only $10 for the weekend. See the
website www.spacefest.info for a complete list of guests and
activities.
Writers’ workshop
PINE VALLEY — Mountain Empire Creative Arts Council (MECAC)
offers East County residents an unprecedented opportunity to
“brush up” writing skills and “brush shoulders” with one of
San Diego’s most gifted teachers and practitioners of the
art of writing — Dr. Dean Nelson, renowned founder and
director of the Department of Journalism at Point Loma
Nazarene University.
The MECAC Writers’ Workshop will be held Saturday, Feb. 21,
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pine Valley Conference Center.
The all-day workshop is for both experienced writers and
those interested in learning more about writing. We will
have an opportunity to develop our “voice” and to better
articulate our particular passions.
Cost for the workshop is $40, including lunch. For more
information please contact Susanne Barrett 473-0085 or
Booklovingbunch@aol.com.
Sidewalk sale
ALPINE — Longs Drugs, in partnership with Alpine and
Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce, will host a community
sidewalk sale on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
Alpine Creek Town Center, 1385 Tavern Road.
Scholarship contest
ALPINE — The Alpine Fire Protection District invites local
high school seniors to compete for one of five $1,000
regional scholarships to be awarded by the San Diego Chapter
of the California Special Districts Association (CSDA). A
minimum of five scholarships will be awarded and some
students may receive multiple scholarships and additional
awards such as gas cards.
The purpose of the scholarship program is to increase
knowledge and awareness of special districts and their role
in local government.
Students who compete for a scholarship will complete an
essay that demonstrates their knowledge about the purpose of
special districts. Applicants must also provide a personal
statement related to their background or goals. Additional
selection criteria includes community involvement or
volunteer service, letters of recommendation, and grade
point average.
Students may print out an application on the District’s
website www.alpinefire.org or contact Chief Paskle at
445-2635. Applications must be received at the District’s
office by 5 p.m. Friday, March 13. Eligible students must
live within the District’s service area.
Women’s shooting day
ALPINE — The National Association’s Women on Target program,
the NRA Members Council of Greater San Diego, and Lemon
Grove Rod and Gun Club are sponsoring a Pistol, Rifle and
Shotgun Shooting Clinic in Alpine. The goal is to introduce
women to shooting sports and provide them with the
opportunity to meet other women interested in learning how
to safely and effectively use a firearm. All women are
welcome to these outings.
The clinic will be held at the Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club,
16232 Sequan Truck Trail, Alpine, CA on April 5, July 12,
and Oct. 11 from 1—5 p.m. The total cost of this clinic is
$25, all necessary equipment will be included.
For more information, please speak to Dexter: (760)
789-5332, or (760) 644-2013. Or you can e-mail Dexter at
DexterHaight@cox.net. |
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