Alpaca farm days
ALPINE —On Saturday, Sept. 26, 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, CA 91935; directly
across from the Jamul Post Office. There is plenty of free
parking. 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. 1, 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.
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
ALPINE — The Kiwanis Club of Alpine is presenting its 8th
Annual Chili Cook off Festival and Annual 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.
Hog Wild
CAMPO — Campo VFW Post 2080 presents its annual Hog Wild
Picnic on Saturday, Oct. 3 beginning at noon at the post 301
Sheridan Rd., Campo, off Hwy. 94.
The event features a deep pit barbecue featuring beef, pork,
chicken and turkey, along with potato salad and beans. Side
dishes are always welcome.
Members and children 12 and under $5, non-members and guests
$8. Active military with ID — FREE. Live Music by Blue Dawg
from 1-5 p.m. as well as a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and
bake sale.
GUHSD meeting
EL CAJON — Grossmont Union High School District will host a
free community event on the future of the district on
Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at Grossmont High
School’s Old Gym, 1100 Murray Drive in El Cajon.
Participants will learn more about the projects planned for
each campus, better understand school project timelines, see
imagery of the design guidelines for specialty classrooms,
find out about the District’s educational vision and program
goals, celebrate the future of Grossmont Schools.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information go to: http://proph.build-guhsd.com or
call Debbie Murray at 644-8158. |
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.
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.
Spaghetti dinner
ALPINE — The Harbison Canyon Kids Club is hosting a
spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at
Old Ironside Park Community Center, 326 Harbison Canyon
Road.
Dinner is by donation and all proceeds go to support the
Harbison Canyon aftershool program.
Camp Oliver
celebrates 60 years
DESCANSO — On Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1-4 p.m., Camp Oliver
will be celebrating 60 years of camping fun. Located in
Descanso, Camp Oliver is a non-profit residential summer
camp and retreat center.
The anniversary party will include Arts & Crafts, Archery,
participation in our Low Elements Ropes Course, Mexican food
catered by our local Descanso Junction Restaurant and is
free for the whole family.
During the event, we will also be honoring the life of Mr.
C.J. “Pat” Paderewski — the recently deceased architect and
board member of Camp Oliver.
For more information or to RSVP, please call the Camp Oliver
office at 445-5945.
CHIRP Garden Club meeting
ALPINE — Just about everything you ever wondered about
Monarch butterflies will be discussed at the upcoming
meeting of CHIRP Garden Club on Oct. 7. Meeting, to be held
at the Crown Hills Clubhouse, will begin at 6:30 p.m., and
the public is invited to attend.
Two presenters will share an abundance of information about
Monarch butterflies, including life cycle basics to
highlights of their migration.
The meeting is open to all and free of charge. For
additional information, please visit http://www.chirp.org or
phone 445-8352.
Craft and harvest
festival
ALPINE — Alpine Country Gifts and Crafts presents its 16th
anniversary craft and harvest festival on Oct. 8 through 11
at the Alpine Woman’s Club, 2156 Alpine Blvd.
Hours are: Thursday, Oct. 8 — 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9 —
9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10 — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Sunday, Oct. 11 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Campo Cougar festival
CAMPO — The Campo Cougar Club presents its October festival
on Saturday, Oct. 10 from noon to 8 p.m. at Star Ranch,
31310 Highway 94 in Campo.
Activities will include: Horse Shoe Tournament, barbecue
Cook-off, Chili Cook-off, booths, Petting Zoo, Rides,
Pumpkin patch and carving area, Costume parade and contest,
live music featuring the Pine Valley Posse, Haunted house,
Fire, police, K-9 demo.
To enter in one of the cook offs, Horse Shoe Tournament, or
to sign up for a vendor booth, or for more information
please check www.cccpto.com.
Home tour planning
ALPINE — The Alpine Woman’s Club is planning their Fifth
Annual Holiday Home Tour on Sunday, Dec. 6, if they can find
three more homes.
They are looking for volunteers to open their lovely homes
that reflect the homeowners style of decorating for the
holidays. The proceeds from this fundraiser go towards the
preservation and maintenance of the Historic Town Hall as
well providing academic scholarships for Alpine seniors.
To learn more about the Holiday Home Tour and how you can
get involved please call Carlette Anderson at 445-5716.
Thank you for your support. |
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