Books at Bargain Prices
DESCANSO—Like to buy used books at bargain prices? Come in
and browse our selection of paperback and hadcover books.
The Friends of the Descanso Library Book Sale is every
Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., located in
the book room behind the Descanso Library. For more
information call the library at 445-5279.
Jewelry making class: The Descanso Library will be
presenting three jewelry-making classes by Mountain
Beadworks in Julian. The first class will be on Saturdays at
10 a.m. The schedule is May 9 and July 18.
For more information or to register for classes please call
the Descanso library branch at 445-5179. There is limited
space.
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.
Alpine Pop Warner registration
ALPINE — Registration for Alpine Pop Warner Football and
cheer is scheduled for to start for the 2009 season. There
will be three dates for registration and all three will take
place at Alpine elementary School, 1850 Alpine Blvd.
The dates are May 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be an
evening registration on May 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. For more
information please visit the web site at
www.alpinefootball.com.
Wild in the Country
ALPINE —On Saturday, May 9, Lions Tigers & Bears invites the
public to get a close up look at their 93-acre Alpine ranch
and the exotic Big Cats who make their home there. It’s the
biggest ever, 4th Annual Wild in the Country Fundraiser,
benefiting San Diego’s only Big Cat Rescue.
Adults and children are welcome to come out and enjoy the
day, with catered BBQ, fun and entertainment for all. The
cost is only $80 per adult and $45 per child if purchased
before April 29. Adult tickets will be $95 if purchased
after that date.
For information and tickets, please call 619-659-8078 or
visit their website at www.lionstigersandbears.org.
Photo San Diego
EL CAJON — The Grossmont College Photo Club will host “Photo
San Diego,” an event featuring buying, swapping and selling
of used and new photo equipment, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Saturday, May 9, at the college’s Digital Arts Building,
near Parking Lot #1.
The event is open to the public. Admission is free. Local
residents are invited to bring their old photo equipment to
swap or sell.
For more information on “Photo San Diego,” call 644-7277, or
visit www.grossmont.edu/photography. Grossmont College is
located at 8800 Grossmont College Dr., in El Cajon. For
driving directions and a campus map, visit www.grossmont.edu.
DC trip meeting
ALPINE — On Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alpine
Elementary School auditorium, a registration meeting and
power point presentation will be held by Holt Travel & Tours
to share information with Joan Mac Queen and other
interested 8th grade students and parents about next year’s
annual educational East Coast tour.
The historical and educational destinations on this
incredible itinerary are Washington, D.C., Philadelphia,
Gettysburg, and New York City. Fundraising opportunities
will also be discussed. This 8-day trip will take place
during Spring Break on March 27 through April 3.
For more information call 445-9193 or visit Holt Travel &
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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 email to info@alpinewomansclub.org
Please feel free to contact the Foundation at 445-5247 or
Margaret Smith 659-0050.
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.
Western Days Carnival
ALPINE — Boulder Oaks Elementary School is hosting its
annual Western Days Carnival on Friday, May 8 from 5 to 8:30
p.m., at the school.
There will be food, game booths, a silent auction, cake
walk, opportunity drawings, rock wall, quad pod jumper,
music, entertainment… and more.
Merry Mad Hatter Tea
ALPINE — The delightful “Annual Mad Hatter Tea — I’m Late,
I’m Late for a Very Important Date” will be fun for everyone
on Saturday, May 9, in Alpine.
Presented by Soroptimist International of Alpine, the
celebration of the merry “Alice in Wonderland” tea party
raises money to help women and girls in need. A hat parade,
silent auctions, and a 50-50-opportunity drawing highlight
the informal event.
The partying begins at 11:30 a.m. at Fuller Hall to the rear
of the Alpine Community Church at 2225 W. Victoria Drive in
Alpine. The festivities will be over by 3 p.m.
To reserve seats, call 972-5096 or e-mail
simply-barbara18@yahoo.com.
Kids’ health fair
ALPINE — Alpine Family Medicine (Mountain Health & Community
Services) will host Kids’ Health Fair on Saturday, May 16,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alpine Regional Center located
at 1620 Alpine Blvd.
The event is free of charge and will feature health
screenings, games and prizes, music, face painting, arts and
crafts, and an opportunity to meet with pediatrician, Dr.
Shannon Cheffet. Children of all ages are invited.
CPR class
ALPINE —The Alpine Fire Protection District will offer
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) classes open to the
public. The first class is scheduled for Saturday May 16
from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the fire station at 1364 Tavern
Road.
The course is free however there is a $5 charge for the
course completion card. Class size is limited to 20 students
please call 445-2635 to reserve a spot in the class or visit
www.alpinefire.org for more information.
Spring gathering
ALPINE — Southern Indian Health Council, Inc. is hosting the
third annual Spring Gathering at its facility 4058 Willows
Rd. on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This free event is to help raise public awareness for the
need of foster parents and supervised visitation centers.
For general questions and booth information call 445-1188 or
659-3139. For Transportation please call Jonathan Sturgill
at 445-1188, ext. 203.
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