Financial
Literacy Class
DESCANSO—_Jacqueline Penhos, Financial Literacy
Educator will be speaking at the Descanso Branch of the San
Diego County Library on Saturday, May 8, at 10:00 AM. She
will be helping you to survive these current economic times.
The topics discussed will be: "When Income Decreases, But
Bills Don't" and "Keeping Debt Under Control".
Scholarship
ALPINE—The Alpine Woman’s Club Scholarship,
Preservation and Education Foundation will offer four $1,000
scholarships to deserving high school seniors who reside in
Alpine. Scholarship applications are available at the
following locations; your high school, see your counselor,
The Alpine Chamber of Commerce, The Community Center, The
Alpine Library, Albertsons, Daniels, or you can visit our
website: info@alpinewomansclub.org.
Applications are due by May 31, 2010. Pick up one today. For
further information, call 445-5274, or 659-0050.
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.
Hatha Yoga Classes
ALPINE—Weekly Hatha Yoga classes on Sundays @ 5:30 pm,
Boulder Oaks Park. If you are interested in unraveling those
kinks
and want more information , please contact Connie Nash at
619 445-YOGA (9642)
Free Senior Yoga Class in Alpine
ALPINE— Join us every Monday, starting on May 10 @ 2
p.m. at the Alpine Mobile Home Estates Clubhouse, 2400
Alpine Blvd. Bring a yoga mat and a large beach towel if
youy have one. No yaga experience necessary. Come every week
or just stop by and try a class. Class taught by certified
Silver Age Yoga instructor. Any questions contact: Connie at
445-YOGA (9642) Or you can visit: www.silverageyoga.org
We need a Tree Service Contractor
PINE VALLEY—Pine Valley Fire Safe Council seeks
Licensed, Bonded, Tree Service Contractor for removal of
sixty-four dead and dying trees in Pine Valley and Guatay.
Qualified contractors should contact Story Vogel at (619)
473-0166 by May 15th for RFP package.
Sunrise Powerlink Community Council meetings
Alpine, Monday, May 10, 2010, Time: 6:00 p.m.,
Location: Alpine Woman's Club, 2156 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA
91901
City of San Diego, Wednesday, May 12, 2010, Time: 6:00
p.m., Location: Scripps Ranch Recreation Center, 11454 Blue
Cypress Drive, San Diego, CA
Boulevard, Tuesday, May 18, 2010, Time: 6:00 p.m., Location:
Sacred Rocks RV Park, 1331 Shasta Way, Boulevard, CA
Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
ALPINE—Reserve your space today for the new Alpine
Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce Business Directory 2011
– 2013. The directory serves the communities of Alpine,
Boulevard, Lake Morena, Campo, Descanso, Harbison Canyon,
Pine Valley & Guatay. The directory is mailed to all
business and residences in these areas. The directory is
available at the Chamber throughout the year. Contact Kelly@alpinechamber.sdcoxmail.com
or see http://www.alpinechamber.com for all the forms.
Miss Alpine Pageant
ALPINE—Monday, May 10, 2010, 6:00 P.M. 42nd Annual Miss
Alpine/Teen Miss Alpine Pageant and Miss Mountain
Empire/Teen Miss Mountain Empire Pageant will be held at
Viejas Casino DreamCatcher Showroom. For more information,
contact Billie Sangster at 619-390-0061. Ages are teens
13-16 and young ladies ages 17-21.
Health Fair
ALPINE—Saturday, May 15, 2010, 10:00 – 2:00 P.M. The
Mountain Health & Community Services “Ready, Set, Grown”,
Children’s Health Fair in Alpine.
Wild in the country
ALPINE—Saturday, May 15, 2010, 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Lions,
Tigers & Bear’s annual “Wild In The Country”. For more
information contact 619-659-8078.
Viejas Concerts
ALPINE—The DreamCatcher at Viejas Casino, SoCal's
premier intimate music venue, has announced an exciting
concert lineup featuring an eclectic line up, from Country
to Jazz and Rock to R&B.
The DreamCatcher at Viejas Casino seats approximately
700 people and provides southern Californian's a unique
opportunity to catch well-established music superstars, as
well as rising stars, in an up-close and personal setting.
Once again this year, $1 from every ticket sold will go to
the Alpine School District's music and math programs.
The DreamCatcher concert schedule is as follows (tickets on
sale now unless otherwise noted):
Saturday, May 15: Lisa Lisa with Klymaxx and Debbie Deb
Thursday, June 10: Country legend Merle Haggard (On sale
April 30th)
Friday, June 11: Chick Corea Freedom Band with Kenny
Garrett, Christian McBride, Roy Haynes
Saturday, June 12: The Temptations
Friday, July 9: Boyz II Men
Saturday, July 10: Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show
(On sale April 30th)
Friday, August 13: George Benson
Sunday, August 15: Los Lonely Boys
Friday, August 27: Asia
Friday, October 8: Keith Sweat
Thursday, October 21: Taj Mahal | Vieux Farka Toure
Tickets to all concerts can be purchased at the V Shop
inside the east entrance to the Viejas Casino, or online at
http://viejas.frontgatetickets.com/index.php. Must be 21 and
present a valid I.D.
Depression Screening Event
ALPINE—In an effort to promote Mental Health Month,
Health & Human Services East Region will be hosting a series
of free depression screening events throughout the month of
May. Trained mental health volunteers will host display
booths and administer depression screening tools to adults
18 years and older at 4 sites around East Region. In Alpine,
our event will be held:
May 18 2010, 1:00pm-3:00pm: Depression Screening Event,
Alpine Family Medicine Adult & Pediatric Clinic, 1620 Alpine
Boulevard Ste. 109, Alpine, 91901
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.
Help Us Build a Library
ALPINE—Remember Moms this week-end as well as the many
new Grads with a wonderful gift, of a book. Half Price
Specials for May: Stichery and Handicraft books 5/ 5 - 5/9;
Music, TV and Movie books 5/12 - 5/16; All video tapes 5/19
- 5/23; Biographies 5/26- 30. Don't forget our end of the
Month Sale 5/29 and 30. See you at 2554 Alpine Blvd., Wed.-
Sun. 10 to 4.
Harbison Canyon Lion Student Scholarship
Harbison Canyon Students age 16-22 years
interested in applying for one of two Harbison Canyon Lions
$500.00 Scholarship can call Mary Manning at 619-445-5044.
Application are due June 1, 2010, 8pm and require an essay,
written faculty reference and summary of Students
volunteerism.
4th Annual Ultimate Music Challenge
VIEJAS—It’s southern California’s biggest cover band
smack-down, as Viejas Casino hosts the 4th annual Ultimate
Music Challenge.
Thirty-nine of the area’s best cover bands will compete at
Viejas Casino’s DreamCatcher Lounge every Sunday night
through June 20th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Up to five bands will perform each Sunday, with the winning
bands advancing to the Semifinals, then to the Championship
on June 20th.
The winning cover band takes home $25,000, second place
earns $10,000 and 3rd place pays $5,000. A panel of
distinguished judges will score each band’s performance in
the categories of Showmanship, Musical Ability and Audience
Response.
For more information, including dates, times and
participating cover bands, visit
http://www.ultimatemusicchallenge.com/dates.html
Exercise Classes
ALPINE—NEW! Zumba Classes at the Alpine Community
Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd. Great Exercise, lots of Fun. $5.00
per class each Wednesday at 10:30
Call for info 445-7330 and/or to sign up. See Zumba.com for
info about the class.
Friday Fun Nights
CAMPO—Fun, Free Family Events offered by the
Mountain Empire Community Center, 976 Sheridan Rd., Campo,
CA. For more information please contact Carol Lewis at
445-6200, ext: 165.
We really need some more volunteer’s to help out at our next
Family Night which is on April 30th from 6-8pm. If you are
able to volunteer we request that you are at the community
center at 5pm and assist with clean up until about 9pm.
Christy’s Toy Outlet
ALPINE —Sunday, May 02, 2010, 11:00 – 12:00 P.M. Ribbon
Cutting for Christy’s Toy Outlet at the Viejas Outlet
Center, 5005 Willows Road, Ste. 216. If you plan on
attending, please RSVP to Kelly@alpinechamber.sdcoxmail.com.
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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!
Hot Topics
ALPINE— Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 7:15 – 9:00 A.M.
Business Networking Breakfast “Hot Topics”. The Breakfast
will be held at The Vine Restaurant, 2502 Alpine Blvd. The
speaker will be United States Border Patrol. The cost is
$15.00 per person. $20.00 at the door. RSVP to Kelly@alpinechamber.sdcoxmail.com.
El Capitan High School Science Building Ribbon Cutting
ALPINE— Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:00 p.m. begins
with a dedication and then Ribbon cutting Ceremony followed
by a tour of the new facilities. Music will be performed by
El Capitan Jazz Band. Parking is available in the large
entrance lot.
The Education Essay
ALPINE—Thursday, May 13, 2010, 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. The
Education Essay Contest Winners Dinner at the Alpine
Community Center. Please join us in recognizing the student
winners of the Alpine Union School District.
Ace Hardware Grand Opening
ALPINE—Friday, May 14, 2010, 11:00 – 12:00 P.M. Ribbon
Cutting/Grand Opening for Alpine Ace Hardware, 1347 Tavern
Road, Ste. 4 & 5, Alpine. If you plan on attending, please
RSVP to Kelly@alpinechamber.sdcoxmail.com.
The Descanso Garden Club’s annual plant sale
DESCANSO—The Descanso Garden Club’s annual plant sale
will take place at the Descanso Town Hall on Saturday, May
15th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Offered for sale will be
plants – both usual and unusual -- that thrive in Descanso
and in nearby communities. In addition to plants, there will
be garden art and garden related items for sale. Additional
information about the sale can be obtained from the Descanso
Garden Club’s website:
http://descansogardenclub.org/.
In addition to plants grown in Descanso and donated by
club members, there will be plants and garden products
offered for sale by commercial vendors and plant nurseries.
The Descanso Garden Club’s Project Daffodil booth will have
photos and information available about its various plantings
within the community.
The Descanso Town Hall is located at 24536 Viejas Grade
Road in Descanso. (From Highway 79, turn north onto
Riverside Road at Descanso Junction. Turn west onto Viejas
Grade Road in front of Perkins Store. The Town Hall is
located about a quarter mile ahead and on the right.)
Proceeds from the sale will help to fund the Descanso Garden
Club’s educational presentations and community service
programs such as “Project Daffodil”.
For more information please contact: Judy Inskeep
(619) 445-3823 or Pat Beheim (619) 445-7439 .
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.
Bridal Bazaar
ALPINE—On May 15th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the East county
Secret Venue for Weddings, Receptions, or any Special Event!
We’re letting the secret out! Come see what we have to
offer. Entry is $10 per person, a $2. off coupon can be foun
on the website: www.alpinecommunitycenter.com. Admission
includes: A wine tasting, weding gown fashion show, ballroom
dance instruction, door prizes and raffle prizes.
Mt. Empire Republican Women
ALPINE—Mt. Empire Republican Women, serving Alpine,
Descanso, Pine Valley, Boulevard, Campo and surrounding
areas, cordially invites you to attend our next membership
luncheon at 11:00 A.M. on May 17th in the Clubhouse of
Alpine Mobile Estates located at 2400 Alpine Blvd, Alpine
91901. For further information or to RSVP, please call
Marilyn Kruso (619) 454-0532.
Mountain Empire Men’s Club (MEMC) News
PINE VALLEY—Pine Valley has plenty of horses, but May
22th Old Highway 80 will be lined with chrome horses. The
MEMC is teaming up again this year with the Monday Night Car
Club and their friends for a day of custom cars, street
rods, classics and more at the Run to the Hills Car Show 8.
If you would like to show your car, sponsor a trophy or be a
vendor, contact George (619-440-6168 or Dave (619-449-3159)
from the Monday Nite Car Club or any MEMC member. Proceeds
from this event will benefit youth programs including the
Mountain Empire Men’s Club Scholarship Fund and the Monday
Nite Car Club Christmas Toy Drive for military families.
We are also busy planning for the 40th Annual Pine
Valley Days. We will be returning the BBQ dinner to Friday
night this year on July 30th, with the parade on Saturday,
July 31st. We’ll have more information soon. To keep up to
date, visit the website at www.PineValleyDays.com. If you
would like to help be a part of this year’s event, please
contact us at mountainempiremc@hotmail.com
For further information on events and how you can help
support the MEMC please visit our website at
www.MountainEmpireMensClub.org.
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.
STEEL CANYON GRADUATION CEREMONY
Commuters can expect heavy traffic on June 3rd, at Campo
Road/Highway 94 starting around 4:30 PM and again following
the ceremony at approximately 7:30 PM. Stadium gates will
open about 4:30 PM. Arrive early, parking at SCHS is
limited. Free shuttle bus service to and from the event is
available and located at Skyline Church, 11330 Campo Road,
La Mesa (please do not contact the church regarding the
graduation event). SCHS's phone number is 619-660-3500.
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
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.
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.
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.
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