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.
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 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 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.
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 web site at
www.greateralpinefsc.org.
Women’s Wellness Fair
ALPINE — On Tuesday, June 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. there
will be a Women’s Wellness Fair and Mammogram Day presented
by Mountain Health & Community Services, Inc., at 1620
Alpine Blvd., Ste. 110.
Services include mammogram, clinical breast exam, breast
health education and health screenings. For more
information, please call Carol Lewis at 445-6200 ext. 165.
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.
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. |
Back Country Boot Camp
ALPINE — New classes and times are being offered for the
6-week boot camp. Classes are held at the Alpine Community
Center at 5:30 a.m. for co-ed or 7 a.m. for women only.
For more information check online at
www.backcountrybootcamp.com or call 997-9376.
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 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, 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 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.
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
ALPINE — The Alpine 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.
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.
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 Cajon 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.
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. |
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