Concerts in the Park
ALPINE — The Alpine Community Center’s annual Concerts in
the Park series began on May 31. These free community
concerts begin at 5 p.m. each Sunday evening.
This year’s schedule is as follows: July 5 — Good Mojo (high
energy dance rock).
Tuesday in the park
ALPINE —Viejas Outlet Center is proud to announce “Tuesdays
in the Park” featuring the 2009 Movies in the Park Season
with free, family-friendly movies, and Market in the Park,
Alpine’s first farmers market.
Every Tuesday through Aug. 11, the center will feature free
Movies in the Park. Movies will begin at sundown each week.
Also on Tuesdays, Viejas is proud to bring the first farmers
market to Alpine, Market in the Park. Every Tuesday through
Aug. 25, the Market in the Park will feature fresh produce,
plants and specialty items from local vendors from 3:30-7:30
p.m.
Movie schedule is as follows: July 7 – IGOR, July 14 –
Madagascar 2 Escape Africa, July 21 – Hotel for Dogs, July
28 – Surf’s Up, Aug. 4 – The Ant Bully, Aug. 11 – Harry
Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
The Farmers Market and movies are free and open to the
public. Blankets are allowed, but no alcohol or pets
permitted.
12th annual July 4th parade
ALPINE — All residents of Alpine are invited to the 12th
annual Crown Hills July 4th Parade, to be held Saturday,
July 4 beginning at 10 a.m. The parade is hosted by the
homeowners of Crown Hills and assisted by the Kiwanis Club
of Alpine.
This year, children are invited to decorate themselves,
their bikes, wagons or pets and enter the parade. Staging
begins at 9 a.m. Parking for parade spectators is along
Victoria Park Terrace only.
Anyone wishing to participate in the parade, please contact
Hilde at 659-8708 or hildehinch@cox.net.
East County Tea Party
EL CAJON — A special East County Tea party will take place
this Saturday, July 4 in El Cajon. The event will take place
from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Renette Park, 935 Emerald Ave.
in El Cajon.
Special guests for the event include Hon. Chuck Devore, U.S.
Senate Candidate, Hon. Joel Anderson, State Assemblyman,
Hon. Bill Wells, El Cajon City Councilman, Jell Olson,
Candidate for Assessor/Recorder, and Rick Amato, The Rick
Amato Show KCBQ AM 1170.
Are you “taxed enough already?” Concerned about future tax
increases? Join your fellow East County residents to send a
reminder to elected officials that they work for you.
For more information e-mail ccteaparty@gmail.com or call
Barry at 659-9326
DTSC community meeting
EL CAJON — The Department of Toxic Substances Control
invites the public to an open house and community meeting on
Tuesday, July 7, to discuss the issue and plan regarding
cleanup activities of toxic substances at Granite Hills High
School.
The open house will begin at 5 p.m. and the community
meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m., in the Granite Hills High
School Theater, 17819 East Madison Ave., El Cajon.
The draft RAW and other related project documents for this
school site are available for review and public comment at
the El Cjaon Branch Library, as well as online at
www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov. The DTSC will make a final
decision on the draft RAW after all public comments have
been reviewed and considered.
Please submit written comments in the enclosed postage paid
envelope postmarked by July 20, 2009; or by e-mail before
the deadline date no later than 5 p.m. to: Yvette LaDuke,
Public Participation Specialist, 9211 Oakdale Avenue,
Chatsworth, CA 91311, or e-mail to yladuke@dtsc.ca.gov.
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Alpine Library events
ALPINE — The local Alpine library branch offers many
different activities for people of all ages.
Recurring Events: Preschool/ Toddler Story Time: Wednesdays,
10:30 a.m. (Spanish/English bilingual story time 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays).
Children’s Craft – Second Saturdays, 1-3 p.m., supplies
provided
Children’s Coloring Table – every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30
p.m.
Teen Craft – Fourth Thursday, 3-5 p.m.
Adult Book Discussion – Third Saturdays, 10 a.m.
Adult Knitting Circle – Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. (We welcome
those that crochet, too!).
Special Events for July: The Summer Reading Program is in
full swing at the Alpine Library. The program ends on
Friday, July 31, so if you have not already signed up,
please stop in the library to sign up or sign up online at
SDCL.org.
We are offering a special Henna Tattoo program for teens on
Thursday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Parental permission is required.
For adults the library offers a free workshop on digital
photography Saturday, July 11, at 1 p.m. Please bring your
digital camera. No need to pre-register.
For school-age children there will be a special art program
with Sharon Clifton at 2 p.m. All supplies are provided.
Please join us and allow your creativity to blossom.
DC Kids fundraiser
ALPINE — Come support the DC Kids 2010 8th grade East Coast
Educational Tour through a community barbecue and car wash
fundraiser on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
the Alpine Albertsons.
Music will be provided by East County’s My 107.9 FM. Many
local vendors will have booths to help support the kids:
Silpada; Mary Kay; Park Lane Jewelry; Party Lite, Eco-Chic
reusable bags; Putting Green game, Snow cones, churros,
popcorn, and more. A special “thank you” to Albertson’s for
donating their space.
Pine Valley Days
PINE VALLEY — The 39th Annual Pine Valley Day is just around
the corner, so make sure you mark your calendars for July
25.
Be sure to start off the day with breakfast burritos at the
Pine Valley Clubhouse from 7 to 9 a.m. The parade begins at
9 a.m. and makes its way along Historic Old Highway 80.
Following the parade, mosey-on-down to the Pine Valley
County Park. Here you will find craft vendors, food, and
fun. We’ve also rounded-up two of San Diego County’s hottest
bands, Southbound Jonny and The HonkyTonk Kings. And what
would Pine Valley Day be without the famous deep pit
barbecue dinner cooked to perfection and served to you by
the Mountain Empire Men’s Club?
For the latest updates, please check back at
www.PineValleyDay.com.
ACRES meeting
ALPINE — The Alpine Chamber Real Estate Services (ACRES)
committee of the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce
will host a public real estate meeting with guest speaker
Gary H. London, nationally known strategic consultant and
real estate economist, to discuss the real estate market and
its future.
The event will be held Thursday, July 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.,
at Chase Bank, 1271 Tavern Rd., Alpine. The cost is free.
To RSVP or for more information, Alpine Mountain Empire
Chamber of Commerce, 445-2722;
www.alpinechamber.com.
VFW Luau
ALPINE — The Alpine VFW’s Ladies Auxiliary is hosting its
annual Hawaiian Luau on Saturday, July 25, at 1 p.m. at the
post 844 Tavern Road, Alpine.
Proceeds from the event to benefit the many Auxiliary
Projects for Veterans, their families and the community.
Music will be presented by Ricky Z.
Tickets by donation are $10, available in the canteen,
tickets at the door $12.
For more information please contact Nancy Williams at
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