Alpine History Days
     ALPINE-Come and celebrate the 10th Annual Alpine History Days on Saturday, June 5th from 11am to 2pm at the Museums, 2116 Tavern Road Alpine 91901. There will be something for everyone. Tour the two pioneer houses, listen to the East County Retired Teacher's Chorus sing and see the display of the working beehive. This is also the time when the 3rd grade essay contest winners receive their awards for their essays about Alpine history.
     A delicious lunch will be served of homemade chili, salad, garlic bread, drinks and ice cream sundaes. Cost is only $8 for adults and $5 for children. There will also be a 50/50 raffle where you can win half of what is collected. This is a great opportunity to learn more about historic Alpine, get together with old friends and meet some new ones. This event is a fundraiser for the Alpine Historical Society to help maintain their historic buildings and create Heritage Park for the community. All donations are tax deductible.
     For further information please email to info@alpinehistory.org or call Carol Morrison 619-445-2544

Western Heritage Days in El Cajon
     EL CAJON- On June 5th please join us to celebrate Western Heritage Days at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum. This event is free for the whole family, featuring: Western art, artisans & craftmakers, Vendors, Blacksmiths, Mountain Men, Native American Dancers, Western re-enactments. Food & Drinks, Country music, Juried art show with Women Artists of the West Western Heritage Days.

Intermediate Grant Writing Workshop
     ALPINE-Alpine Ranch Creative Health & Ecological Solutions (A.R.C.H.E.S.), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization is proud to offer the Intermediate Grant Writing Class, a carefully tailored workshop designed to enhance your grant writing skills with John Drew, Ph.D., Saturday, June 5, 2010, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Alpine Ranch 450 Summerhill Ct., Alpine, CA, $60 per person Includes workshop book, materials, and a delicious vegetarian lunch.
     As a non-profit executive and consultant, John Drew has raised over $6.5 million. For more information on John Drew, visit his website:   http://www.speakermatch.com/keynotespeakers/144447596.htm. To register:
     Mail this information: Name, Organization, Email address, Phone number, along with a $60 check (payable to A.R.C.H.E.S.) to: Alpine Ranch, 450 Summerhill Court, Alpine, CA 91901
Confirmation and directions to Alpine Ranch will be sent upon the receipt of registration and check. Questions? Contact cass.crain.arches@gmail.com

Bowling for Helmets Fundraiser
     ALPINE-June 5 at Viejas Bowl at the Viejas Outlet Center Alpine Pop Warner is raising funds to purchase new, safer, state-of-the-art helmets for kids in the Alpine Pop Warner Football League. This fundraiser will be used as a template for other Pop Warner leagues. Football helmet construction and technology hasn't changed in generations - until now. The new helmets are custom-fitted and contain little "air bag" -type cushions throughout the inside layer. Much safer protection from head injury, which has become a major issue in both professional and amateur football.
Bowling for Helmets fundraiser at Viejas Bowl from 2pm to 5:30pm on Saturday, June 5, 2010, Individual, team, or corporate bowlers are welcome. Tickets and Sponsorships available at different levels. Includes bowling, shoes, food & soft drinks,
raffle drawings

Eleanor Ramrath Garner is coming to Alpine
     ALPINE- Saturday, June 5 at 1 p.m., Eleanor Ramrath Garner, who is the author of award winning young adult memoir Eleanor's Story: An American Girl in Hitler's Germany will be at the Alpine Library.
     This book (available for check-out at the Alpine Library, while supplies last!) is the compelling story of an American teenager caught up in the daily struggles of surviving World War II in Berlin. Readers will learn what it was like to live under a totalitarian regime without freedom of speech and the press, where fear ruled every aspect of life. The story takes us through bombings, evacuations, the final battle for Berlin, and the terrors of Soviet occupation. Above all the reader will learn the sustaining values of love and family, the gift of friendship, the celebration of traditions in the midst of a collapsing world, and the realization that even in the darkest times the heart can still dance, that hope never really dies.
     Eleanor will speak about her experiences writing the book, and copies will be available for book-signing. The Alpine Friends of the Library Association (ALFA) will provide refreshments.
 

ITALIAN NIGHT is back!
     ALPINE-Sat. Jun. 12th @ 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and must be purchased in advance, adults $15, children 12 & under $5. The event is hosted by Christ the King Episcopal Church at 1460 Midway Drive in Alpine. This is a fun filled evening for the whole family that includes complete dinner with beverage & dessert, live musical entertainment, door prizes, bounce house/slide for kids & more. Featured talent includes Music Director Sylvia Lorraine Hartman, Soprano along with guest artists Joe Pechota, Baritone, Karen Donahue, Soprano and The Choir of Christ the King. CALL TODAY! (619)445-3419. www.christthekingalpine.org

 

6th Annual Novelty Dog Show
     ALPINE-Attention all dog lovers! The Alpine Stagecoach Lions Club presents the 6th Annual Novelty Dog Show at10:00am, Saturday, June 5th, 2010 at the Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine, Ca.
     Canines of all shapes and sizes will be given a howling reception as they compete for the illustrious “Top Dog” title. “You never know - your dog could win top prize” says Alisa Keener an avid dog lover and volunteer. She adds, “At the same time you'll be having fun and helping to raise money for a worthy cause.” Show sponsored by the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians.
Great family friendly dog show for canines and humans alike. Dog devotees can watch the pooches being judged in classes such as “Least Trained Dog” and “Waggiest Tail”. 1st place class winners compete for prize money of $50.00 and “Top Dog” title.
     Free spectator admission. Dog show entry fees are $6 per class or $20 for 4 classes. Ribbons & gifts awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class.
     Grab the kids, grandma and of course the dog and come join us at the 6th Annual Novelty Dog Show on Saturday, June 6th, 2010 at the Viejas Outlet Center, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine, Ca. 91901.
     For more information visit: http://www.alpinelions.org or call (619) 200-0675.
Vendor spaces for $25 still available.

Community Forum on the 12th High School
     ALPINE-You are cordially invited to the Community Forum on the New 12th GUHSD High School on Tuesday, June 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m at the Alpine Community Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd. Please join us for this important and highly anticipated community meeting to learn more about the new 21st century high school planned for the Alpine area.

Feel Better and Live Longer
     ALPINE-Have you ever wondered what simple steps you can incorporate into your life to feel better, look better and improve you health? Join certified Health Counselor Jean Swann for an informative free presentation this month entitled “Feel Better and Live Longer. . .Everyday Habits for Health and Longevity”. Jean will be speaking Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 7 p.m. at Curves Alpine, 2741 Alpine Boulevard, Suite 102, Alpine, CA 91901. Space is limited. RSVP today by calling 249-0623 to reserve your seat. Discount coupons for all health services will be available to those who attend.

Fashion Show
     ALPINE-Fashion Show and Luncheon presented by the Alpine Community Church Guild on June 12th at 12 noon in Fuller Hall---2225 W. Victoria Drive. Ladies fashions from BonWorth in Viejas Outlet and also teen fashions. Luncheon to be served by Agosta's Catering. Doorprize and drawings. Tickets $15 and $12 for children under age 12. Reservations needed--call Alpine Community Church 445-2110 or Norine Shaw 445-3651.

Recital
     Piano students of local piano and organ instructor David Bruce will give their 27th-annual Spring Recital at Hal Rollins' First Baptist Church of Alpien (Arnold Way and Tavern Rd.) at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 13.
     Performers scheduled to perform are:
Abigail Boek: Kite in the Sky, The Juggler, Home on the Range, This Bubble
Luke Boek: Rain Rain, Old MacDonald, Yankee Doodle, Bone Sweet Bone, The Bell Tower
Noah Boek: Dance of the Irish, Tchaikovsky's March Slav
Sierra Boek: Through The Eyes of Love from “Ice Castles”
Sierra & Noah boek: Duet “Canon in D” by Pachelbel
Timmy Caurthers: Boxcar Rumble, Carefree Waltz, The Duke of York, Boom! Boom!
Trinity Caruthers: The Dragon, The Wren and The Swan, The Hot Dog Stand
Kayla Pappalardo: New Orleans Celebration, Jumpin' Jazz Cat, Pumpkin Boobie
Rachael Scherbaum: Bastien's Mini Sonata in G
Ryan Scherbaum: Clemmenti's Sonatina No. 10 in G, Op. 38, No. 1
Sarah Scherbaum: A Riddle, The Circus, Submarine, Bingo
Starla Toto: The Star-Spangled Banner, Amaryllis, To a Wild Rose; and Fiz composted by Starla Toto herself.

Alpine Revitalization Steering Committee
     ALPINE-This is a second reminder of the upcoming Alpine Revitalization Steering Committee meeting to be held Friday, June 25, 2010. This is the time to schedule your individual sub-committee meetings and prepare your updates to the matrix attached using the Track Changes option on your computer.      Changes "must" be submitted directly onto the matrix. If you have no updates I would greatly appreciate notification of that as soon as possible. The meeting location will be at the: Crown Hills Club House,1821 Victoria Park Terrace, Alpine, CA, 2:30- 4:30 pm

Attention Coin Collectors:
     SAN DIEGO- The International Coin & Stap Collectos Society presents its second Coin, Currency, Jewelry and Stap Expo in San Diego, CA. The Expo features top-quality local and Southwestern dealers exhibiting. Free appraisels available during the entire show. Show Hours are: Friday, June 18: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m, Saturday, June 19: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 20: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Handler Hotel & Resort, 950 Hotel Circle North (at the Junction I-8 and Sr 163) For more information contact: Israel Bick 818-997-6496 or email: iibick@sbcglobal.net

10th Annual Cajon Classic Cruise Opens Wednesday, June 30
     ALPINE-The 2010 Cajon Classic Cruise, Southern California's largest weekly classic car show, commences Wednesday, June 30, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Main Street in the heart of historic Downtown El Cajon. Admission is free to the Cajon Classic Cruise car show, featuring more than 500 classic, custom and hot rod cars and motorcycles valued at more than $10 million in a street festival setting every Wednesday evening through September 29. Two special post-season car shows will be held, including the Halloween Trunk or Treat show on October 27, and the Parade of Lights Holiday show on December 8.

Goodwill
     New Drop-off location with on-duty attendent is located in the upper Viejas Outlet Center parking lot, and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

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. Fishing has been excellent although it takes a hardy soul to put up with the cold and wind.
     There is a decontamination wash down required for all private boats and motors before a launch. Also, float tubes and waders must be washed down before using the Lake. There is a fee for the wash down.
     We still have the free fishing classes every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. You can meet Ranger Charlie at the Launch Ramp.
For further information or to make reservations for condos, cabins or camping, please call 877-581-9904.

Volunteers needed
     PINE VALLEY - Horse of the Sun Equestrian Facility, 12 minutes east of Alpine, is in need of immediate volunteers to help with their Horses Heal Hearts and Team Esteem Programs. Assistance is needed with horse care and support, working with children in specialized equine character and esteem education programs.
For more information about program positions and application processes, please call Stephanie Parisi at 473-8151 or visit us on the web at www.horseofthesun.com.

Kiwanis community service
     ALPINE - Kiwanis International has been serving the world for over 93 years. Our Alpine Kiwanis Club has been serving the Community of Alpine for 58 years.
We have sponsored our Local Boy Scout Troop 100 for over 50 years plus sponsoring over 40 Community Service Project's yearly.
     With 131 members, the Alpine Kiwanis Club, is the 3rd largest Club in the California/Hawaii/Nevada District of Kiwanis International.
     Get on the Band Wagon of Community Service by joining the  Alpine Kiwanis Club. The more members we have, the better service we can provide our Community. We meet every Saturday at 7 a.m. at the Alpine Elementary School.
     Call Joe Brunold at 445-2827 for more information or go to http://alpinekiwanis.com/public/index.aspx.

Collections for Rady's Children's Hospital
     ALPINE - Alpine residents have continued to respond to requests for soaps and shampoo for the Ronald McDonald house. They now have plenty of soap and shampoo. They could use toothbrushes, men's and woman's white socks and hairbrushes, and under garments. Ronald McDonald House, next to the Rady's Children's Hospital is always in need of these donations. Rady's is also collecting pull-tabs from soda and beer cans, to be recycled for money.
     Ronald McDonald House houses families who have critically ill  children in Rady's Children's Hospital.
     Kiwanis began an effort last year, collecting and donating these items to Ronald McDonald House and they are very happy with Alpine's collection efforts. Items can be bagged and dropped off at The Alpine Sun office.
     Got an old car you want to get rid of? It must have an engine, although doesn't need to be in running order. Contact Dick Rabell at 445-5712 to make arrangements to have your vehicle picked up and donated. Will be auctioned off and you will be notified.