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 Aglow
ALPINE—Alpine Aglow welcomes Judy Ross on March 26,
2010, Cloud Nine Worship Center of Spring Valley, CA is
known for teaching the gospel through life experience.
Pastors John and Judy Ross have ministered these lessons in
various ways at the church over 34 years. We look forward to
see you on Friday. For more information please call Anna at
445-5300.
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.
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 hotdog 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: 766-4480.
Good Friday Service
ALPINE—A 6:00pm.Good Friday Service will be conducted by
Grace Fellowship Presbyterian Church at their "Barn" meeting
place--2301 South Grade Road. The brief service will consist
of hymns and Scripture readings on the suffering of Christ.
The question of who killed Jesus and why call it "good "
Friday will also be addressed. For more information
call 619-464-2100.
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.
Archery in Alpine
ALPINE—Do you enjoy archery? The Lemon Grove Rod and Gun
Club hosts 28 3D targets every 2nd Saturday of the month,
beginning at 7 a.m. The cost to participate is $15 for
adults, $10 for children 11-17. Children under $10 are free.
For more information, please contact Mark Jungers at
318-2112.
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. Alot 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
733-0698. We look forward to seeing you on March 26th!
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The Alpine Woman's Club annual Plant sale
ALPINE—The Alpine Woman's Club presents their annual
Plant sale on: Saturday, April 24, at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at
Alpine Womans Club, 2156 Alpine Blvd.,
The Alpine Tree Town USA will also participate. This is the
same day as the "I Love a Clean Alpine". We invite you to
come out...and enjoy a day with your fellow community
members in beautifying Alpine.
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.
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
Descanso Town Hall Association.
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.
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, 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.
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