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.
Community chipping day
ALPINE — Greater Alpine Fire Safe Council will host a
Community Chipping Day on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 5221 Willows
Road from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More information and a registration forms are available
at www.greateralpinefsc.org or you can call 244-6093.
If you don’t have anything to chip, please consider
helping out as a registration volunteer.
Historical Society open
ALPINE — The Alpine Historical Society Museum will be
open to the public on Saturday, Jan. 30 and Sunday, Jan. 31
from 2 to 4 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to tour two historic homes
plus an old school house. Learn all about Alpine’s history
from knowledgeable docents.
The museum is located at 2116 Tavern Road. Just follow
the signs to the Museum. For further information please call
Carol Morrison at 445-2544.
Scholarships available
ALPINE — The California Federation of Republican Women,
Southern Division, Charlotte Mousel Scholarship is awarded
to assist graduating high school seniors who demonstrate
their ability to think constructively on matters affecting
our government.
Awards in the amount of $1,200 (first place) and $800
(second place) will be based on the following: Scholastic
achievement, school activities, community involvement,
political activities, general appearance of the application,
and construction thought demonstrated in an essay.
A typewritten essay, not to exceed 1,000 words, with
your thoughts on the topic: "Why is the U.S. Constitution
unique in human history, and why should each U.S. citizen
value its contents?" should be submitted together with the
appropriate forms to: Marilyn Kruso, President, Mt. Empire
Republican Women Federated, 354 D. Street, Ramona, Calif.
92065 (760) 789-9016 cell (619) 454-0532. The content of
your essay should reflect your knowledge of the
Constitution, and what the Constitution means to you.
Please call either of the numbers above to request an
application form. Completed applications for the Charlotte
Mousel Scholarship must be received no later than Feb. 1,
2010. |
E-Waste collection
EL CAJON — The Steele Canyon High School Class of 2013
is hosting an e-waste collection drive on Saturday, Jan. 23,
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus of Steele Canyon High
School. Class members want to recycle all of your unwanted
electronics, especially cell phones, TVs, computers and
monitors, free of charge. The material collected at this
event will raise money for the Class of 2013.
In addition to accepting cell phones, computers,
monitors and televisions, mice, keyboards, record players,
VCR’s, video tapes, CD’s, DVD’s, stereo equipment, ink and
toner cartridges, video game equipment––any other kind of
electronic material will be accepted. Not accepted: All
types of lighting, household batteries, car batteries,
paint, mercury containing devices, appliances, universal
waste, and non-electronic waste.
If you are a business looking to contribute material to
this event but cannot at the listed times, please contact
our Office Receptionist to see if a route is scheduled in
your area for ‘free’ pickup!
Contact Ruben Martinez at 660-3649 or rmartinez@guhsd.net.
To learn more about Neuwaste’s recycling services and to
find out more about electronic waste, call Josh, Neuwaste’s
event coordinator, at (310) 734-6700, or e-mail him at Josh@neuwaste.com.
You can also visit the Neuwaste.com web site.
Investing 101
ALPINE — Gain basic knowledge on investing in stocks,
annuities, real estate, DRIPS, mutual funds. No Charge and
no selling.
Event will take place Jan. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the
Alpine Community Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd. For more
information and to make a reservation call 445-7330.
Cox heroes scholarships
SAN DIEGO — Cox Heroes scholarships, in denominations
of $2,500 or $10,000, are available for San Diego County
adults, military dependents and high school seniors who
dream of furthering their education.
Program details and an application can be found by
visiting www.coxkidsfoundation.org or
www.cox.com. Applications
must be postmarked by Friday, Jan. 29, and mailed to: Cox
Heroes Scholarship c/o Cox Communications, 5159 Federal
Blvd., San Diego CA 92105, Attention: Marnie Peterson. |
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