APG vacancy
ALPINE — The Alpine Planning Group is looking for an
interested individual to fill one open seat on the 15-member
board. The APG is responsible for advising the county on
issues of planning and land-use in the area.
General meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every
month, 6:30 p.m. at the Alpine Community Center.
Interested individuals should attend the next APG meeting on
Thursday, Sept. 24, to present themselves as a candidate.
For more information please contact APG chairman Dana Zeno
at zenofamily@prodigy.net.
Run for Mayor
ALPINE — Please “file” your intention to serve as Alpine’s
community ambassador with the Alpine Chamber Community
Foundation. All proceeds from all candidates campaign
contributions will be invested in Alpine youth and our
schools.
All “candidate filings” must be returned to the Alpine
Chamber of
Commerce, 2707 Alpine Blvd., Alpine CA 91901 or faxed to
445-2871, by Sept. 18. The winner will be announced on Dec.
1, at the holiday breakfast to be held at Viejas
DreamCatcher Lounge.
For more information check online at www.alpinechamber.com
or call 445-2722.
AFPD CPR class
ALPINE — The Alpine Fire Protection District will host a
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) class open to the
public. The class is scheduled for Saturday Sept. 19 from 9
a.m. – 2 p.m. at the fire station at 1364 Tavern Road.
The cost for the class is $17 and includes 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.
CPR/First Aid class
DESCANSO — There will be a CPR/First Aid Certification Class
at the Descanso Library on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m.
The Descanso Fire Safe Council will provide a continental
breakfast. You can bring your own lunch or go to one of the
local establishments during the lunch break. There is a $10
fee to cover the cost of material.
Please call the Descanso Library (445-5279) to register for
this class. The library is located at 9545 River Dr.,
Descanso.
Deep pit barbecue
ALPINE — The Alpine Bert Fuller VFW Post 9578 is hosting its
Annual Deep Pit Barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the post,
844 Tavern Road, Alpine.
The event is open to the public and features food, drinks
and music from The Kemosabe Band performing between 2 and 5
p.m. Tickets for the event can be bought in advance for $10
and at the door for $12, and all proceeds from the event go
to the Wounded Warriors Project.
For more information please contact Mark Johnson at
454-6769.
PLAY day in Alpine
ALPINE — Sunday, Sept. 20 is the first anniversary of PLAY,
Parkland for Alpine Youth.
Two Alpine businesses are joining together to help PLAY
achieve their financial goal of raising money for sports
facilities for all of Alpine. Atria Salon Professionals and
the Alpine Inn have set aside this day to set donate their
daily sales for PLAY.
The Atria Salon Professionals will be open Sunday from noon
until 5 p.m. providing hair services to children and adults.
Their hair professionals are donating their time and day off
for this event. All proceeds will be donated to PLAY. A
percentage of the Alpine Inn’s daily sales are being donated
to PLAY.
Alpine Viejas Days
ALPINE — The Alpine Viejas Days Parade will step off on
Alpine Boulevard at South Grade Road, at 2 p.m. on Sunday,
Oct. 4. This year’s parade theme is “Youth in Sports”.
There will also be a Kids & Craft Fair Albertson’s Shopping
Center, Health Fair and booths at the Alpine Triangle and
Kids Fun Alpine Elementary School. A shuttle will be
available to transport children and parents along the
various stops on Alpine Boulevard from 10:30 a.m to 5 p.m.
The Alpine Stagecoach Lions Club will also present Fred’s
Car Show as part of the Alpine Viejas Days Parade, located
behind Fred’s Old Fashioned Burgers, 2754 Alpine Blvd.
Proceeds benefit Alpine Stagecoach lions, Fighting Blindness
and deafness through Community Service.
For more information please contact Mary Rynearson at
938-9771 or Larry La Brack at 659-0486. |
Alpaca farm days
ALPINE —On Saturday, September 26th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
the East County Alpaca Breeders (ECAB) of San Diego will
welcome guests to join them for many activities including
alpacas on display, photo opportunities, spinning and fiber
arts demonstration, fiber project for kids, Alpaca
composting 101 w/free samples, and lunch-time barbecue, all
free.
The ECAB National Alpaca Farm Day event will be located at
Jamul Feed Store, 13966 Campo Rd., Jamul; directly across
from the Jamul Post Office. Each ranch will be open for
tours on Sunday, the 27. Check the web site for more
details.
To find out more about National Alpaca Farm Days with the
East County Alpaca Breeders (ECAB) of San Diego, visit
www.members.cox.net/ecabsd.
Free college workshop
ALPINE — Parents and students will receive tools to maximize
financial aid and scholarships, plus increase grades and
SAT/ACT scores for admittance leverage to colleges and
universities. Thursday, Oct. 1st, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Alpine
Community Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd. Free book for attending.
Sponsored By National College Funding Strategies.
Reservations recommended: 579-0728 or e-mail: RossandMindy@NationalCollegeFunding.net.
Banned book
discussion
EL CAJON — Grossmont College’s English Department is
inviting the public to a free discussion of banned books at
7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Griffin Gate, a meeting room
located in the Student Center on campus.
The discussion will be hosted by English instructor Joe
Medina. The event is part of this year’s Banned Books Week
(Sept. 26-Oct. 3). The annual national celebration of the
freedom to read was launched in 1982 in response to
challenges over certain books in schools, bookstores and
libraries.
For more event information, phone 644-7507. Grossmont
College is located at 8800 Grossmont College Dr., in El
Cajon. For driving directions and a campus map, visit
www.grossmont.edu.
Coffee with
constituents
ALPINE — San Diego County Board of Supervisor chairman
Dianne Jacob will be in Alpine on Friday, Oct. 2, from 8:30
to 10:30 a.m. at Alpine Bread Basket, 1347 Tavern Road.
Residents are invited to attend share any ideas, problems or
concerns regarding County government.
Between the Stripes
ALPINE — This year’s Lions, Tigers and Bears Between the
Stripes event, themed “The Mane Event,” will take place
Saturday, Oct 3 from 2 to 6 p.m.
This African safari style fundraiser, in honor of the
resident male lion Bakari, will feature a VIP Serengeti
Reception as well as an African Sumptuous Safari menu.
There will be musical entertainment provided by Ruby Summer
as well as several auction item, including an African Photo
Safari for two.
Tickets are on sale now and must be purchased in advance. To
purchase tickets go to www.lionstigersandbears.org or call
the office at 659-8078.
Chili cook-off
in October
ALPINE — The Kiwanis Club of Alpine is presenting its 8th
Annual Chili Cook off and Annual Show and Shine Car Show on
Oct. 3.
The Event will be held at The Alpine Community Center from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Please contact Don Parker at 672-4269 or Richard Higgins at
672-3861 for additional information. The proceeds from the
Cook Off and other Events directly benefit The Alpine
Community Center.
32nd annual Rose Show
LAKESIDE - The East County Rose Society will host its 32nd
annual fall Rose Show on Saturday, Oct. 3 from noon to 5
p.m. at Barona Resort & Casino Convention Center, 1932
Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside.
Admission is $5 and there is no charge to enter your roses.
Public entries are welcome from 6 to 9:45 a.m.
For more information please check online at
www.eastcountyrosesociety.com. |
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