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, 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 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.
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 www.PineValleyDays.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
993-7936.
Historical society luncheon
ALPINE — The Alpine Historical Society invites the community
to their Pot Luck Luncheon and to hear award winning local
journalist Jack Innis. Bring whatever dish you like.
The luncheon will be held at the Alpine Woman’s Club, 2156
Alpine Blvd on Sunday, Aug. 16. Lunch starts at 1 p.m. and
speaker begins at 2 p.m. This is a great time to meet new
and interesting people and to hear all about Mr. Innis’s
book, San Diego Legends.”
Jack Innis has made an extensive study of the wonderful and
often-times quirky history of San Diego. His book brings
together for the first time the extraordinary accounts of
famous and infamous people, places, and events in San
Diego’s past. He has the stories behind the news stories.
Innis is a long-time surfer, fisherman, and boating
enthusiast, he is the local media relations representative
of the International Game Fish Association and formerly
editor of the San Diego Log.
For further information please call Carol Morrison 445-2544. |
Western Luau
DESCANSO — Chapel of the Hills will host its annual Western
Luau, deep pit barbecue dinner and Hawaiian-style pork on
Sunday, Aug. 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the church,
25153 Viejas Blvd.
The event will include door prizes, a chance to win a free
trip to Hawaii and entertainment including live island
dancers and singers.
Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children
12 and under, drink and dessert included. Family tickets are
$25 (includes two adults and children).
For more information contact the church at 445-3617.
Anniversary weekend celebration
CAMPO — Golden Acorn Casino is planning a fabulous 8th
anniversary weekend celebration at the Casino on Aug. 14-16.
Beginning Friday, Aug. 14, at noon and lasting until 7 p.m.,
they will be holding another Fair – Farmer’s Market on the
north parking lot. The Fair will last three days, Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday and the charge will be $35 for all
three days. Kiddie Carnival rides will be offered at the
same location. Also on the 14, there will be Comedy Night in
the Casino, beginning at 8 p.m., featuring several new and
exciting comedy acts.
Saturday, Aug. 15, the Fair – Farmer’s Market will continue,
beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting until 7 p.m. with fireworks
beginning at 9 p.m. There will also be bands playing in the
Casino. Carnival rides continue.
Sunday, Aug. 16 will feature another band in the Casino and
the last day of the Fair-Farmer’s Market and the carnival
rides. If you wish to become a vendor at the Fair, please
call Diana Shea at 938-6018 and request a packet.
32nd annual Descanso blood drive
DESCANSO — The 32nd annual Descanso Blood Drive will be held
Sunday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Descanso Town
Hall, 24536 Viejas Grade Road.
Interested residents can register online at
www.sandiegobloodbank.org. Click on appointments and provide
the sponsor code: DESC, or call Mollie Jacques to register
at 445-5390.
Alpine Garden Club pot luck
ALPINE — After a three-year hiatus the Alpine Garden Club
will hold its first meeting on Saturday. Aug. 1 at 10 a.m.
at the home of Peter Swoboda, 840 Midway Drive, Alpine. It
will be a Pot Luck luncheon and anyone interested in meeting
people who love to garden, as well as learning about local
flowers, plants and trees are welcome to attend.
The Alpine Garden Cub was started on July 8, 1994 and at one
time had over 35 members. Due to illness and the passing of
several members it disbanded. However, Peter Swoboda would
like to re-start this casual and informative group.
This club has no president, no secretary and no treasurer.
There are no minutes and no fund raising activities. It is
just a group of gardening enthusiasts who get together once
a month to share clippings, seeds and information about
local horticulture.
For further information please call Peter at 806-3657. |
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