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: June 21 — Midilin
Brother’s Band (Classic rock from the last 50 years), June
28 — The Legends (rock and roll, Motown, and Doo-wop revue);
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, beginning June 23, 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: June 23 – Indian Jones and the
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, June 30 – The Tale of
Despereaux, 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.
Luau, barbecue, duck race
ALPINE — A $10 rubber duck could win the $500 grand prize at
the 3rd Annual Luau at the Ranch, Great Duck Race and
Barbecue Rib Cook Off on Saturday, June 20, in Alpine!
The evening of fun to raise money for classroom needs in the
Alpine Union School District is open to the public. The
school benefit will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the historic
Campbell Creek Ranch at 3535 Alpine Blvd.
Presented by the nonprofit Alpine Chamber Community
Foundation of the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of
Commerce, donations of $40 per reservation are partially tax
deductible.
Entry includes five rib-tasting tickets with all the
fixings, relaxing entertainment and ranch tours.
Anyone who buys a racing duck for $10 is eligible for the
big prize if the duck floats first across the finish line.
Winners don’t have to be present.
To reserve seats, sponsor the event, enter the duck race or
to get more information, call the Chamber at 445-2722, visit
www.alpinechamber.com, or go to the Chamber office at 2707
Alpine Blvd.
Free community
chipping
ALPINE — The Greater Alpine Fire Safe Council is hosting a
free community chipping day on Saturday, June 27 from 7:30
a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5221 Willows Road in Alpine.
Some restrictions apply: First come, first served; no
dumping before or after event; proof of Alpine residency
required; 8-inch maximum limb diameter; on site registration
is required.
Get more information and a registration form at www.
greateralpinefsc.org.
Nature photography
BOULEVARD — Sacred Rocks Reserve is offering a one-day photo
“safari” workshop with award winning photographer, Lori
Brookes.
Lori returned to school after 13 years in finance and
banking to get her Fine Arts Degree at the age of 40. She
has since won awards, been published and had her first
gallery showing.
The event will be held on Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Guests are welcome to attend for a day visit or to stay
overnight or camp for the entire weekend.
For more information check online at
www.sacredrocksreserve.com or call 766-4480.
Wildfire workshop
ALPINE — Do you have wildfire concerns about your area of
Alpine? If you do, please come to a brainstorming session as
the Alpine Public Safety Committee works to update Alpine’s
Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
This is a one-night only commitment, although if you find
yourself compelled to work with GAFSC further, we’d gladly
accept help.
The meeting is Tuesday, June 30 from 6-8 p.m. at Alpine Fire
Station, 1364 Tavern Rd.
If you’d like to see the current Community Wildfire
Protection Plan that we’ll be working to update, log onto
Greater Alpine Fire Safe Council’s website:
www.greateralpinefsc.org. |
Geocaching with Dad
BOULEVARD — Sacred Rocks Reserve will host a Geocaching With
Dad Treasure Hunt and Beginning GPS Navigation Training
Course for sons, daughters and dads of all ages, on
Saturday, June 20. The Treasure Hunt will be held from 9
a.m. until noon. The Beginning GPS Navigation Training
Course (recommended for beginners) will be held at 8:30 am
on the same day, right before the hunt begins. Horseshoe
Tournament will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
Sacred Rocks Reserve and RV Park is located at 1331 Shasta
Way, Boulevard, CA, 91905.
Geocaching Treasure Hunt is $5 for “Daytripper” Geocachers,
plus site fees for tent and RV campers. Participants must
bring their own GPS Receiver or iPhone. Discounted site
fees, two nights for the price of one, available this event
weekend only. At 5 p.m.
RSVP with the number of people in your group to sacredrocks@gmail.com
or call 766-4480.
I Sing America
PINE VALLEY — Mountain Empire Creative Arts Council invites
you to be part of the celebration of America’s journey
through history. The public is welcome to join this
remarkable Readers Theater production: I Sing America, The
sage of our Nation.
The performance will take place Friday, June 26, from 7 to 9
p.m. at the Pine Valley Clubhouse. Refreshments will be
served.
For more information contact Dianne Holly at holly@theaterdance.ucsb.edu
or 473-8760, or Judith Dupree at adlib_pv@sbcglobal.net or
473-8683.
Relay for life
talent contest
ALPINE — The relay for life begins Saturday, June 27.
Organizers are looking for anyone with any talent; singing,
dancing, magic, or whatever it is to come out and perform.
The talent contest will start at 10 p.m.
If you are under 18 years old we would love for you to come
out, but you have to be accompanied by an adult.
If you are interested in entering this talent show please
contact Charlene Brown and register your talent. You can
contact her by phone at 820-8646.
Historical Society open
ALPINE — The Alpine Historical Society Museum will be open
to the public on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 from
2 to 4 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to tour two historic homes plus
an old school house. Learn all about Alpine’s history from
knowledgeable docents. Both houses are owned by the Alpine
Historical Society.
The museum is located at 2116 Tavern Road. Just follow the
signs to the Museum. For further information please call
Carol Morrison 619-445-2544.
VBS at ACC
ALPINE — Children ages 5-12 are invited to Vacation Bible
School at Alpine Community Church, 2225 West Victoria Dr.
The Prayer Safari adventure will be Sunday, June 28 through
Thursday, July 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Contact Lisa at 659-0846 to reserve your place at this free
event. Space is limited.
VBS at Christ the King
ALPINE — Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Christ the King
Episcopal Church will take place Wednesday, July 1 to
Friday, July 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with snack lunch
included.
The theme this year is “Growing in God’s Garden”. Children
will enjoy learning about “seeds of faith” while sharing in
crafts, games, and a fun outdoor garden project. Call and
register today: 723-0309.
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. |
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