ALFA Bookstore news
ALPINE — The Friends of the Library Bookstore, at 2554
Alpine Blvd., will go on Winter Hours beginning Nov.1. It
will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Each week they feature some books on 1/2 price and our end
of the Month 1/2 price sale is Nov. 28 and 29.
November weekly features include: Week of 18-22 Hard back
Mysteries, Week of25-29 Romance.
Viejas rink open this weekend
ALPINE — Viejas Outlet Center officially kicks-off the
holiday season this weekend, Nov. 13, with the opening of
Southern California’s largest ice rink and holiday tree
lighting.
Viejas Outlet Center is home to the largest outdoor ice
skating rink in Southern California again this holiday
season. The rink will be open to the public Nov. 14 through
Jan. 3. For $12, skaters will enjoy 90 minutes of skating,
which includes skate rental (military discounts available).
Check www.viejasoutletcenter.com for specific dates and
times.
The beginning of the holiday season would not be complete
without a holiday tree lighting, held this Friday, Nov. 13.
The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. in the Outlet Center
Park area and will feature a live, choreographed ice show
culminating with the lighting of the 87-foot holiday tree
and a visit from Santa Claus. All performances are free and
open to the public.
For more information, visit www.viejasoutletcenter.com,
www.viejasbowl.com or call 659-2070.
Thanksgiving in Song
ALPINE — A free community concert will be given on Sunday
evening, Nov. 15 by Alpine musicians. Adult and youth
choirs, vocal soloists and instrumentalists will
participate.
The concert will be held at the Alpine Community Church,
2225 W. Victoria Drive, starting at 7 p.m., with a reception
to follow. Greg Gibson, Brianna Thornton and Brennan
Thornton will be guest soloists. Sylvia Hartman, a
well-known Alpine musician, will also perform. The guest
conductor for the evening will be Tim Lutz, a choral
conductor and adjudicator from Placentia, California.
Appropriate to the season, a free-will Thanksgiving offering
will be taken and given to the Alpine Community Center to be
dispensed, as needed, to benefit people in the Alpine area.
Everyone is welcome. For more information call Joan
Waterworth at 659-3946.
Silpada Boutique Party
ALPINE — The Alpine Lions Club is hosting a Silpada Boutique
Party fundraiser to benefit the local group.
Silpada is .925 Sterling Silver and Semi-Precious Stone Fine
Jewelry. All the fun will be happening on Saturday, Nov. 21
from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Alpine Inn, 2223 Alpine Blvd.
The hostess is Mary Rynearson. Please RSVP to 733-0698.
Alpine Christmas
ALPINE — The 14th Annual Alpine Village Christmas Parade of
Lights & Snow Festival will take place Friday, Dec. 11,
beginning at 6:30 p.m. Santa will be riding down Alpine
Boulevard for the 14th annual Alpine Village Christmas
Parade of Lights. Everyone is invited to join Santa in the
Parade of Lights. The only requirement is your entry be
decorated with lights.
Immediately following the parade, Santa and his helpers will
light the Alpine Community Christmas Tree and join in a
holiday sing-a-long. Free playing on snow mountain for the
young at heart!
Call the Chamber for more information at 445-2722. To
register for the parade check online at
www.AlpineChamber.com. Deadline for parade entries is
Dec.10. |
Alpine Eagles Lacrosse
registration
ALPINE — Alpine Eagles Lacrosse is now holding registration
for the 2010 season on line.
Boys and girls in grades 5-8 are welcome to play. The
Lacrosse season goes from February to May. Practice and all
home games are played at Joan Mac Queen Middle School. The
cost is $200 for early registration before Nov. 15 and $225
after that date.
For more information on this exciting sport log onto
www.AlpineEaglesLAX.com.
Mtn. Empire Republican women’s meeting
ALPINE — Mt. Empire Republican Women will meet for lunch
Monday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Descanso Junction
Restaurant, 8306 Highway 79, Descanso.
The public is invited to attend. You may contact Marilyn
Kruso at 454-0532 for further information.
Marching band extravaganza
SPRING VALLEY — The Grossmont Union High School District
Marching Band and Color Guard Field Show Extravaganza will
take place Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at Monte Vista High
School Stadium, 3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd., Spring
Valley.
The event will feature performances by all GUHSD highschools
and will star the SDSU Marching Aztec Band.
Admission: $8 at the gate. Children up through fifth grade
free. Middle school students 6, 7, 8 grades free with school
ID or letter from band director. Parents expected to
accompany children.
CPR Certification
ALPINE — Would you know what to do if your child stopped
breathing or someone you love had a heart attack? Renee’s
Uptown Salon will be hosting this class for the community on
Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 2710 Alpine Blvd.
Class covers adult, child, and infant CPR as well as the
Heimlich Maneuver and drowning.
Adults $45, children 9 yrs to 17 years $30. Space is
limited. To register please call Save-A-Heart at 445-4569.
ACC Winter
tennis classes
ALPINE — “Stay fit all year round” is the mantra for the
winter tennis season at the Alpine Community Center.
Classes begin Dec. 2 offered to all age groups and player
ability levels. After school programs for youth players will
be available as well as morning and evening sessions for
adults.
Teaching Professional, Rene Toscano will schedule special
classes for high school student athletes who wish to prepare
for the upcoming Grossmont High School League season.
For registration and information, call Rene’ Toscano at
722-1669 or e-mail retoscano@yahoo.com.
Holiday trail ride
PINE VALLEY — Horse of the Sun will host a Holiday Trail
Ride to benefit rescue horses on Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. at 28271
Old Hwy. 80, Pine Valley.
The cost is $30 and will include trail ride and brunch
served after the ride, $15 for brunch only. Raffle tickets
will be sold for great prizes, and there will be a silent
auction full of wonderful items such as joint supplements,
equine artwork, restaurant gift certificates, wine, home
decor, tack, grooming products and so much more.
If you have items to donate for the event or would like more
information call Audrey Reynolds at 247-7237 or e-mail
Audreyd1@cox.net. www.savinghorsesinc.com
Holiday home tour
ALPINE — The Alpine Woman’s Club will hold its Fifth Annual
“Christmas in Alpine” on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.
Visitors will have an opportunity to stroll through five
stunning country estates, plus three historic buildings,
including the Alpine Museum buildings and the Town Hall.
There will be a $500 opportunity drawing and other raffle
items.
Tickets for the tour are $25 per ticket. To order please
mail a check to the Alpine Woman’s Club P.O. Box 231,
Alpine, CA 91903. Tickets can also be purchased the day of
the event at the Woman’s Club 2156 Alpine Blvd. Proceeds
benefit the preservation of the historic Town Hall.
For further information please call Michelle Albee 722-1032. |
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