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.
French exchange students
ALPINE — Visit France this summer without leaving home
by hosting a French exchange student from July 5 to 25.
Learn about another culture and language without
leaving home. Broaden your children’s perspectives on the
world. See your community through the eyes of someone new.
Looking for families to open their hearts and homes to
these students. During the three weeks, the students will
participate in scheduled excursions. Your part includes
providing a bed to sleep, food to eat and a place in your
family for three weeks.
I am confident; it is an experience you will be happy
that your family participated in. If you are interested or
have questions, please contact Linda Heck at 445-5789 or
compasslinda@gmail.com
Rib dinners in Campo
CAMPO — This Friday, March 5, the Campo VFW will begin
it’s famous Rib dinners. Cost is $8, plus desserts. The VFW
is located on Sheridan Road in Campo.
The VFW’s Easter Egg Hunt and Bicycle rodeo will be
held on March 27. For more information call 478-9212.
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.
Albertsons community fair
ALPINE — There’s a new date for Albertsons 3rd Annual
Community Fair in Alpine! Originally planned for Feb. 20, an
incoming heavy rain storm prompted rescheduling of the free
day of activities and attractions to Saturday, March 13.
Albertsons and the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of
Commerce sponsor the fun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Alpine Albertsons parking lot at 2955 Alpine Blvd.
It’s a great opportunity for people, businesses and
organizations to get to know what is available in Alpine and
the Mountain Empire.
Call the Chamber at 445-2722 to place your name on the
vendor waiting list or for more information.
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. |
ALFA news
ALPINE — March Madness begins this month, and the
bookstore has a great selection of sports books – all will
be 1/2 off the week of 3/3 – 3/7. 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.
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.
Craft show
ALPINE — Alpine Country Gifts and Crafts show will be
presenting its 16th annual Spring “Home Town Event” Craft
Show.
Hours are March 4, Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m., March 5
and 6, Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and March
7, Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Historic Alpine
Women’s Club 2156 Alpine Blvd.
Thirty juried crafters with unbelievable top quality
crafts will be stocking daily.
Goals workshop
ALPINE — A 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.
Participants will learn 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 emotion.
For more information, and to register contact Dr.
Hershey at 222-5299.
Grand opening
ALPINE — The Alpine Community Centers’ “Thrifty
Threads” Resale Store has moved into a new location, The Old
FireHouse.
Come join the grand opening event at 1834 Alpine Blvd.
on March 6, at 10:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served.
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. |
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