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, March 25, to present themselves as a candidate.
For more information please contact APG chairman Greg Fox at
GregRFoxJr@aol.com.
Alpine Academy Star Party
ALPINE—Everyone is invited to see the wonders of the sky at
the JCS-Alpine Academy Star Party, on Friday March 19
located at 1832 Alpine Blvd., next to the Alpine Community
Center.
The San Diego Astronomy Association will visit with a
collection of large, high- powered telescopes, which will be
available to look through. These experienced and
knowledgeable astronomers will be on-hand to explain what we
are seeing and answer questions. This is a free event.
Please call 445-1525 for more information.
Alpine Woman’s Club membership drive
ALPINE—The Alpine Woman’s Club was established in 1914 and
was originally known as the Ladies Aid Society. This
nostalgic club has met every month for the past 96 years.
Membership has always been by invitation only. However this
year, for the first time in the club's history, they are
opening membership to women who live in Alpine and the
surrounding areas including El Cajon, Flynn Springs, Blossom
Valley, Crest, Descanso, Pine Valley, Boulevard, Lake
Moreno, Campo, etc. who are interested in the preservation
of the historic Town Hall as well as the scholarship program
for local students.
They meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 12 p.m. at
the Town Hall 2156 Alpine Blvd. If you are interested in
attending their complimentary luncheon please call Barbara
Hendrix at 659-0423, to reserve your place. Seating is
limited.
Alpine Sheriff’s Station Open House
ALPINE—Everyone is welcome to come the Alpine Sheriff’s
Station Open House on Saturday, March 20, 2010,beginning at
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. located at 2751 Alpine Blvd.
There will be Law Enforcement displays, Sheriff’s Recruiting
Reserves, Explorer Program, Senior Volunteers, and a
Sheriff’s Canine Unit Demonstration.
There will be fingerprinting for kids and much more. For
more information please contact Paula Dickenson at 659-2608.
Easter Egg Hunt in Campo
CAMPO—The VFW’s Easter Egg Hunt and Bicycle rodeo will be
held on March 27. For more information call 478-9212.
ALFA news: Help us Build a New Library
ALPINE—March Madness begins this month, and the bookstore
has a great selection of sports books –All paperback novels
will be 1/2 off from 3/10 – 3/14; all history books will be
1/2 off from 3/17 – 3/21; and all religious books 1/2 off
from 3/24 – 3/28. Our end of the month 1/2 off sale is 3/27
and 28. All profits go to the Library fund.
Shop at 2554 Alpine Blvd. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday
to Sunday.
Income tax prep
ALPINE — The Alpine Community Center is hosting a free
income tax preparation class for senior citizens, low-income
citizens and the disabled on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
the center, 1830 Alpine Blvd.
Call for reservations at 445-1022.
Bunco
ALPINE—The Alpine Lions Club is hosting a "Bunco" event on
Friday March 26, 2010 6pm at the Alpine Woman's Club located
at 2156 Alpine Blvd. to benefit longtime resident Alice
Villa.
Alice is a Charter Member of the Alpine Lions Club and has
received the honor of Lion of the Year several times and in
2002 Lion of the Decade. In 2005 she was named Honorary
Mayor of Alpine. She was a familiar face for 36 years at the
Alpine Pharmacy. A lot of people know Alice, she's a quiet
person who has gives alot to the community. Alice has
Thrombocytopenia, an immune deficiency disorder.
Thrombocytopeniacan cause abnormal bleeding.
Ticket costs are $20.00 which includes Bunco fun and the
opportunity to win the quilt. To purchase a ticket to the
event please contact Club President, Mary Rynearson at
619-733-0698. We look forward to seeing you on March 26th!
ACC tennis
ALPINE — Spring into action with tennis classes offered at
the ACC beginning in March.
ACC teaching pro, Rene Toscano will provide a large variety
of classes fitting all age groups and player ability levels.
After school youth classes, as well as adult morning and
evening classes will headline a majority of classes.
High School student athletes are encouraged to take
advantage of specialized training classes intended to
prepare players to improve tennis skills and game strategies
necessary to compete at a higher level.
For information, contact Rene Toscano at 722-1669 or e-mail
retoscano@yahoo.com.
Library scholarship
DESCANSO — The Friends of the Descanso Library is awarding
its second annual $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior
who lives in Descanso 91916 zip code area.
Applications may be picked up at the San Diego County
Library, Descanso Branch, 9545 River Drive, Descanso,
beginning March 8. Application deadline is April 24.
Parent workshop
ALPINE — Cara Day-McKellar, Mother/Author/Educator/Life
Coach, shares her acclaimed parenting philosophy and
strategies during a “Happy Kids” Parenting Workshop, held
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lander Hall,
Kensington Community Church, 4773 Marlborough Drive, San
Diego.
Cost is $125 per couple (includes lunch). Childcare
available. Open to the Public. Pre-registration required at
www.caradaymckellar.com. Contact 445-4144 or e-mail
daymckellarprep@live.com.
Community Sale
ALPINE — Christ the King Episcopal Church is hosting its
annual community sale on Saturday, March 20, 8 a.m. to 12
p.m. Rain or shine.
Christ the King Episcopal Church is located at 1460 Midway
Drive, Alpine. Spaces are $10 and must be reserved in
advance, call 723-0309 or visit www.ChristTheKingAlpine.org.
Luke Barbour Scholarship
DESCANSO—Win a $1,000 scholarship and save your parents some
money. . . The Luke Barbour Scholarship applications are now
available inside Perkins Store and the Descanso Library.
$1,000 in scholarship funds will be awarded to a graduating
senior with a “B” average who is a resident of Descanso
and/or the son/daughter of a Town Hall member.
The competition will consist of a 500 word essay and oral
interview. Deadline for the essay is April 2nd, and the
interview date is April 18th. The scholarship is good for
beauty school, vocational school, or any accredited junior
college, college, or university.
Get on board and get inspired. Any questions? Call Shane or
Diana Shea at 619-445-2482. The 16th annual Luke Barbour
scholarship offering is now underway, sponsored by the
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ALFA Sponsors an Evening with Author Richard Carrico
ALPINE—On Thursday, March25th at 6:30 PM at the Alpine
Library, Richard Carrico will be speaking about his book
“Strangers in a Stolen Land”. After the talk there will be a
book signing and refreshments will be served.
Richard Carrico is a principal in the firm Recuerdos
Research and a lecturer in the Department of American Indian
Studies at San Diego State University and at Cuyamaca
Community College. He has an M. A. in History from the
University of San Diego and B. A. degrees in History and
Anthropology from San Diego State University. While at SDSU,
Richard served as the field director for large-scale
archaeological excavations at the Bancroft Ranch House in
Spring Valley and the Presidio of San Diego above Old Town.
He resides in Ramona, California with his wife where he
raises wine grapes and makes wine under the Rockhill
Vineyard label.
Easter Egg Geo-Caching
BOULEVARD—Sacred Rocks Reserve and RV Park, located in the
mountains just 60 miles east of San Diego, is offering a
Geo-Caching Easter Egg Treasure Hunt for families of all
ages on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 10 am to 4 pm. At 9
am, a refresher GPS Navigation course will also be offered.
The "Easter Egg" Treasure Hunt on the 163 acre property will
give participants a chance to enjoy the early spring bloom
with their families while seeking six geo-caches using their
own GPS receiver. (Car GPS receivers will not work). Prizes
will be given. A hot dog roast and campfire will be included
at the conclusion of the event at approximately 5 pm. Cost
is $8 per person and includes use of the park's facilities
for the day. A special 25% discount is being offered for
military families for tent and RV camping site fees that
weekend. RSVP: Reservations are recommended;
RSVP with the number of people in your group to: sacredrocks@gmail.com
or call: 619-766-4480.
Free Harbison Canyon Lions Egg Hunt and Scholarship Fund
Raiser
EL CAJON—Come join the Harbison Canyon Lions, Sat. 4/3 12:00
pm for a free egg hunt. at Old Ironsides County Park, 326
Harbison Canyon Rd. Baskets, quilts, crafts, Silent Auction,
etc will be for sale to fund the Clubs 5th Annual student
scholarships. For information or to donate or help, call
Mary Manning, 619-445-5044
Alpine Community Church Annual Rummage Sale
ALPINE–Huge rummage sale, April 23 and 24 at 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. at the Alpine Community Church, 2225 W. Victoria Drive.
This is an annual event, and this year it’s larger than
ever. We will have adult and children’s clothing, household
items, appliances, linens, jewelry, toys, sporting goods,
tools, furniture and more. For more information please call
445-4218.
Goals workshop
ALPINE—Emotional Freedom Technique Introduction with Dr.
Laura Hershey DC at the Recreation Room of the Alpine Mobile
Home Estates at 2400 Alpine Blvd. Come and join us on April
24th from 9 a.m. to noon to dispel unhelpful emotions that
are getting in the way of your personal accomplishments. EFT
is easy to learn, and the process requires no courage.
We use our fingertip to tap on the acupressure meridians of
the face and hands while focusing on the unhelpful emotions.
Procrastination, organization, food issues are all examples
of worthy goals, so bring your own personal goal what ever
it is. The cost is $15 cash or check. For more information,
and to register: Contact Dr. Hershey at 222-5299 or you can
log onto www.EFTcertified.comA workshop will be held
Saturday, March 6 at noon to help residents reach their
personal goals using the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT),
taught by Dr. Laura Hershey, DC.
The event will be held in the recreation room of the Alpine
Mobile Home Estates, 2400 Alpine Blvd. at 9 a.m. Cost is $15
per person.
For more information, and to register contact Dr. Hershey at
222-5299.
Free Lions Vision and Diabetic Screening
EL CAJON—Free glaucoma testing, reading glasses, blood
pressure and diabetic screening, Sat. 4/3, 12-PM, 326
Harbison Canyon Road. Old Ironside County Park. Information,
donation, Mary Manning 619-445-5044.
The 7th Annual Mad Hatter Tea Party
ALPINE—“A Very Merry Unbirthday Party”__The 7th Annual Mad
Hatter Tea Party and Fashion Show presented by the Alpine
Soroptimist offers a delightfully different Mother's Day
weekend event. This year's fund raiser, Saturday May 8th
from 11 to 2:30 pm, follows the traditional "Alice in
Wonderland" tea party theme with an exciting new venue in
the Oak Tree Ballroom of the Barona Valley Ranch Resort and
Casino. The extravaganza features a Fashion Show and
Accessories from Glamour Girlz Boutique, Music by Events
with Pizazz featuring Eric Lund, the Mad Hatter Hat Parade
and Contest, Gift Baskets for Silent Auction, a Money Hat
Opportunity Drawing, Tea Pot Surprises and buffet style Tea.
Reserve seats early for the women in your family by calling
Michelle Albee @ 619.722.0032 or Mikea@cox.net. Cost $50 per
person. Tables of 8 available and going fast!
Artist call
ALPINE — Calling all crafters, artists, and non-profit
organizations. The 13th Annual Alpine Sage and Songbirds
Festival for May 1-2, is now accepting applications for
booths at the Viejas Outlet Center.
Thousands attend this event yearly from all over the
southwest — this is a great opportunity to showcase your
product.
To download an application visit the web site at
www.chirp.org, or contact Christine Vargas at 445-4489.
Love a Clean Alpine?
ALPINE— Alpine Church of Spiritual Living is holding another
Clean Up Alpine Day, Sat., May 8th. Please join us! Meet us
at the Albertson's Parking Lot at 9:00 a.m., and be ready to
have a really fun day!!! Look for the happy group with the
ACSL Signs near the Recycle Station. See more about us at
www.alpinechurch.com.
4-H Amigos looking for members
ALPINE — The Alpine Amigos 4H Club is looking for new
members from the ages of 5-19.
4H is a kid's club that provides learning opportunities such
as horses, dogs, community service, archery, and judging.
4-H is looking for members and adult leaders that would be
interested in Small animals, Biking, Leather Making, Lego,
Computer, Garden, Arts and Crafts or any other fun projects
you would like to add.
The most popular program is the Horse project, which lets
children that are 9-19 years old learn how to ride a horse
in a safe, fun environment.
Come join us the first Tuesday evening of the month at 7
p.m. If you have any questions feel free to contact
Christine Dingle (Club President) at 659-9856 or Charla
Cranor (Adult Leader) at 445-4249.
Fishing at Lake Cuyamaca
CUYAMACA—The tackle shop is open every day at 6 a.m.,
closing at 4:40 p.m. You may fish until sundown. There is a
mid-week motorboat special, Monday through Thursday, $25.
for the day.
We still have the free fishing classes every Saturday
morning at 10 a.m.
For further information or to make reservations for condos,
cabins or camping, please call 877-581-9904.
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