Mtn. Empire Republican Women
ALPINE — At the next Mtn. Empire Republican Women meeting
will feature a representative from the Alpine Fire
Department, who will talk about Fire Safety.
The luncheon meeting will be held Monday, May 18 at 11 a.m.
at Donato’s Restaurant, 2654 Alpine Blvd, Alpine.
Mtn. Empire Republican Women welcomes guests and members
from Alpine, Descanso, Pine Valley, Boulevard, Campo and
surrounding areas. For more information, please call Marilyn
Kruso 454-0532 or (760) 789-9016.
Essay Contest Dinner
ALPINE — The Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce will
host the 7th Annual Essay Contest Winners Dinner, presented
by the Education Committee, on Wednesday, May 20 at the
Alpine Community Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd.
Alpine students, kindergarten through eighth grade, who
wrote the best “Letter to President Obama” essays will be
honored. The annual fundraiser to provide classroom programs
and equipment not covered by Alpine school budgets is open
to the public.
Price for adults is $25; children under 15, $10. For more
information contact the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of
Commerce, 445-2722
Albertson’s Rummage Sale
ALPINE — A community rummage sale and car wash will be held
on Saturday May 23 at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Albertson’s
parking lot.
Get two spaces for $10: One to park and the other to display
your items. There is limited space so please see Customer
Service to reserve your spot.
There are three ways to participate, 1) drop off small items
at the Relay for Life area before 8 a.m., 2) Reserve a space
and keep all the money you raise, 3) Reserve a space on the
Relay for Life side and donate all the money to Alpine’s
Relay for Life.
Please bring your own tables and chairs. All monies raised
for space rentals will benefit The American Cancer Society’s
Relay for Life.
Great Train Robbery
CAMPO — The Mountain Empire Business Association presents
the Great Train Robbery, full dress rehearsal, at the
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo.
The train departs promptly at 4 p.m., on Sunday, May 24.
Guard your belongings and loved ones. Be prepared to face
“The Hole In The Wall Gang”.
Tickets are $15 per adult and $7.50 for children 5-15.
The Great Train Robbery and Pit Barbeque is completely sold
out on June 13, but you can still come relive the old west
in Historic Campo. For tickets and further information go
directly to the PSRM.org website and click on tickets or
call Randy Lenac for ticket at 478-5403. All proceeds
benefit the Campo/Lake Morena Community.
Relay for Life contest
ALPINE — Enter the “Show us your hope, Alpine” contest and
display your entry during the week of May 25 to 30.
Everyone is encouraged to participate. We are asking that
everyone place a purple ribbon on their mail box, around a
tree in their yard, or on their car. Be creative and show us
what Hope looks like to you!
Winner will be selected by Alpine’s cancer survivors,
caregivers, and families at the relay for Life of Alpine
Survivor Luncheon on May 30. Relay For Life of Alpine on
June 27-28.
If you or someone you know is a cancer survivor, please
contact Dolores Hamilton at deeserena@cox.net to receive an
invitation to the luncheon. To enter your display just fill
an application form at Postal Annex+ in the Alpine Creek
Center, 1347 Tavern Road entry fee is $10 donation to the
relay for life of Alpine. All entries must be submitted
before close of business on Friday, May 29. Voting will be
held on May 30 at the Survivor Luncheon at 1460 Midway Dr.,
Alpine.
Woman’s Club scholarship
ALPINE — Each year, the Alpine Woman’s Club gives away
scholarships to deserving Alpine seniors. This year they
will give three $1,000 scholarships to deserving students.
Scholarships are awarded to students who meet the following
criteria: They must reside in the Alpine community; they
must have a well-developed sense of community participation
and/or have been diligently applying themselves in the
employment area.
Applications for scholarships must be received by May 31 in
order to be considered for the award ceremony on June 16.
This deadline cannot be extended. You may obtain a Word
document to facilitate completion of the application by
sending an e-mail to info@alpinewomansclub.org
To date the Alpine Woman’s Club has given away more than 175
scholarships starting in 1950, totaling more than $80,000.
Should you have questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact the Foundation at 445-5247 or Margaret Smith
659-0050. |
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.
Descanso Library events
DESCANSO — On Thursday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m. the Descanso
Library will present “Job Interview Techniques” with Cindy
Burnham. Cindy is a former human resources executive and job
trainer. She will be discussing the do’s and don’ts of
interviewing for a job.
Kids, bring your bikes to the Descanso Library Friday, May
15 at 3:30 p.m.
The County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a Bike
Rodeo. Children will ride their bikes through a special
course and learn about bike safety.
In celebration of Older American Month, the Descanso Library
will be presenting live music by Sheri and Roy. There will
also be a table set up with lots of information and
give-a-ways for seniors and the disabled, such as health
insurance, medicare, long term care and much more.
Jerry Barber, Senior Advocate for the East County, will be
giving blood pressure screenings as well. Join us on
Saturday, May 23, at 11 a.m.
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.
Kiwanis 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.
Meeting with Reps
CAMPO — In light of the severe economic problems facing our
nation and state, H.O.P.E. of the Mountain Empire is hosting
a meet and greet with Senator Ducheny (Sen. Budget
Committee) and Assemblywoman Mary Salas on Saturday, May 30.
The informal meeting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at 31310
Hwy 94, Campo (Star Ranch main house).
Come meet and talk with your State Representatives and hear
what they have to say about issues that affect our local
communities. Locally grown Gloriosa wine and cheese will be
served.
Please RSVP to Randy Lenac 478-5403.
Dedication ceremony
ALPINE — The Alpine Kiwanis Club will host a dedication
ceremony on May 30 to honor members Reverend Frank Pannitti
and Don Cockayne, whose names will be added to The Memorial
of Distinguished Kiwanians from Alpine who have passed away.
The ceremony, at the Kiwanis Memorial Gazebo, located at the
Alpine Woman’s Club at 9 a.m. The Reverend Chuck Carder who
is a member of The Alpine Kiwanis Club will offer the
benediction and say a few words. |
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