ALFA membership month
ALPINE — October is ALFA Membership Month. Memberships in
ALFA costs $10 a year. By joining in October, you receive
three extra months of membership for 2010 plus a free
Bookstore bag.
ALFA is a non-profit organization supporting the Alpine
Public Library. Join by coming into the Bookstore at 2554
Alpine Blvd
Special October sales: Week of Oct. 21 – 25 — 1/2 price on
all Diet and Cook books. Week of Oct. 28 – 31 — 1/2 price on
all Art and Craft books. End of the Month 1/2 Price Sale –
Friday, Oct. 30, and Sat. Oct. 31.
Miracle Mile of Quarters Golf Tournament
EL CAJON — The Alpine Kiwanis are hosting their 20th annual
Golf Tournament and dinner on Friday, Oct. 23. This event is
held on the beautiful grounds of the Sycuan Resort golf
course in El Cajon.
In the evening, visitors can stay and enjoy a banquet dinner
with fellow Alpine Kiwanian and San Diego Padres announcer
Mark Grant and his friends as they conduct a lively sports
memorabilia auction and raffle drawing.
For more information about the tournament or membership,
please call Curly Collier at 461-4275 or e-mail at
CurlyCollier@cox.net. Reservations, sponsorships or
donations can be sent to Alpine Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box
704 Alpine Calif. 91903.
Old West Harvest Fest
BOULEVARD — Every October, Sacred Rocks Reserve hosts the
Old West Harvest Fest, open to the public. This year’s event
will take place Friday to Suday Oct. 23-25.
Everyone from near and far, Southern California to out of
state, camper or local resident, is invited to kick up their
heels and celebrate the bounty of autumn at our beautiful
nature reserve.
The reserve is located at 1331 Shasta Way Boulevard CA
91905. For more information check online at
www.sacredrocksreserve.com.
Shadow Hills
Fall Festival
ALPINE — Shadow Hills Elementary School will host its annual
Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Local troops, clubs, and youth groups are invited to
participate and fund raise for their groups. The Shadow
Hills PTA Fall Festival is open to the public, we have
multiple game booths, food booths, silent auction items,
music by DJ Dave, Cake Walk, photos and Haunted Trail.
The PTA is in need of baked goods for the cake walk (cakes,
brownies, cookies, etc.) All auction items are donated by
San Diego and local businesses. We are still seeking
sponsors to help fund lighting, music, trash pick up, and
all expenses associated with this program. All proceeds go
back to the SHES classrooms, club or youth groups
participating.
For all inquiries, contact Mary Barkley at 929-2737.
Halloween carnival
ALPINE — Alpine Elementary School’s PTA Halloween Carnival
will be held Friday, Oct. 30 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.
Alpine residents are invited to join us for a night of
family fun in a safe and festive environment. There will be
games, prizes, food and fun.
Family fun night
CAMPO — The next Mtn. Empire Family Fun Night is Friday,
Oct. 30 at the Mountain Empire Community Center, 976
Sheridan Rd. Campo.
More volunteers are needed for this event so if you are able
to help it would be very much appreciated.
Debbie Comstock is going to do the presentation on healthy
relationships and family violence. The children will be
doing Halloween oriented activities.
For more information check on line at
www.sdyouthservices.org.
Thanksgiving in Song
ALPINE — A free community concert will be given on Sunday
evening, Nov. 15, by Alpine musicians. Adult and children’s
choirs, soloists and instrumentalists will take part.
The concert will be held at the Alpine Community Church,
2225 W. Victoria Drive, starting at 7 p.m. with a reception
to follow. Childcare will be provided. |
Rummage sale
ALPINE — The Alpine Stagecoach Lions Club will be holding a
Rummage Sale on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
in the parking lot of the Alpine Chamber of Commerce located
at 2707 Alpine Blvd.
If you have items that you would like to donate to the sale,
please contact President Mary Rynearson at 733-0698 or
e-mail at MaryRyno@gmail.com.
Author talk
DESCANSO — The Descanso Branch of the San Diego County
Library will be presenting Leland Fetzer, local author on
Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m.
Mr. Fetzer is the author of several books on local history,
including “A Year in the Cuyamacas” and his newest book,
“The Cuyamacas: The Story of San Diego’s High Country,
1772-2003”.
Please join us at the library for an informative and
entertaining program.
The Descanso Library is located at 9545 River Drive. If you
need any further information, call 445-5279.
Disney Quiz Night
ALPINE — Creekside Early Learning Center will host its
annual fundraiser, the Disney Quiz Night, on Tuesday, Oct.
27 fro 5 to 8 p.m. in the Viejas Dreamcatcher Lounge.
CELC’s PTYA and staff hose this adults-only event, made
possible by many local businesses and individuals. The
evening includes hors d’oeuvres, opportunity drawings,
auctions and a fast paced competitive game of sports, music
and Disney trivia.
Seating is available and reservations are being taken now at
$25 per person or $150 for a table of eight. Proceeds
benefit CELC and its students.
For more information of to make a reservation contact
CELCpta@yahoo.com or call 659-8250.
Community meeting
ALPINE — GUHSD will host a community information meeting in
Alpine on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alpine
Elementary School auditorium.
Participants will learn more about the new high school
planned for the Lazy A site in Alpine as well as have the
opportunity to ask questions.
All Alpine residents are invited and encouraged to attend
this informational meeting.
Harvest in the park
ALPINE — The East Valley Christian Fellowship will host a
Harvest in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5-8 p.m. at
the Alpine Community Center Park.
The event will include games, food, candy, hay rides and
more. This is a totally free event. For more information
call 390-2794 or visit www.evcf.com.
Tree Town meeting
ALPINE — Alpine Tree Town will be having its next meeting on
Nov. 4, at the Chamber conference room. The group will meet
at 5:30 p.m. and all who are interested in the continued
greening of Alpine are welcome to attend.
Alpine Tree Town is attempting to start a tree program in
the schools and if anyone is interested in getting involved
in that please contact Carlette Anderson at carletteanderson@aol.com.
The aim of the program is to help children learn how to
plant and care for trees and also to appreciated them and
the role trees play in our lives and the life of the planet.
Costume contest
ALPINE — Viejas Outlet Center will host a kids and pets
Halloween costume contest on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 5005
Willows Road, Alpine.
Entry is free and its fu for the whole family. Event and
registration begin at noon, winner will be announced at 3:35
p.m.
Bingo and spaghetti
ALPINE — The Alpine Community Center presents a special
Bingo and Spaghetti fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with
all proceeds donated to senior programs. The event runs from
4 to 7 p.m. with dinner being served at 5 p.m.
Reservations are required. Cost is $10 per person, $7 for
ACC members and includes two free bingo cards. Extra cards
are $1 each.
For more information or to reserve a seat call 445-7330. |
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