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.
Easter Egg Hunt
ALPINE—Sunday, April 04, 2010, 7:00 – 12:00 P.M.
Kiwanis of Alpine 56th Annual Easter Pancake Breakfast at
Alpine Elementary School. Tickets on sale at the Chamber,
JB Real Estate, Alpine True Value Hardware & Postal Annex.
For more information see
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.
Back Country Boot Camp
ALPINE—New 5 week session starting April 5th! New
Clients come try a free class the week of 3/29 at the 5:30
a.m. class before the next session begins. See our website
for details, www.backcountrybootcamp.com or call 997-9376
for more information.
East County Chamber of Commerce’s Power Breakfast
LA MESA—The Grossmont College Student Center, located
on the eastern side of the campus, will be the site of the
next East County Chamber of Commerce’s Power Breakfast,
starting at 7:15 a.m., Friday, April 9. Would you like to
attend as our guest? Lemmee know. GC President Sunny Cooke
will talk about the latest happening at the college. Also,
Laura McDonald, San Diego Gas & Electric Co. project
manager, will discuss the utility’s Sunrise Powerlink
project.
Hot Topics
ALPINE—Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 7:15 – 9:00 A.M.
Business Networking Breakfast “Hot Topics”. The Breakfast
will be held at Applebee’s Restaurant, 107 Fletcher Parkway,
El Cajon. The speaker will be Risa Baron, SDG&E Smart Meter
Program. The cost is $15.00 per person. $20.00 at the door.
RSVP to Kelly@alpinechamber.sdcoxmail.com.
Back Country Revitalization Youth & Community Services
CAMPO—Judi Shaplin, CEO Mountain Health & Community
Services, would like to invite you to attend the Back
Country Revitalization Youth & Community Services Meeting.
It will be on Friday, April 9th at 1pm at the Mountain
Empire Community Center located at 976 Sheridan Road, Campo,
CA 91906. Please RSVP to jeanab@mtnhealth.org by April 2,
2010. This meeting is open to anyone so please feel free to
forward this invitation to anyone you may know who might be
interested in attending. The Community Center does have
lunch available at noon, the cost is $6.00 (under 60 years
of age) and $3.00 (for those over 60 years of age). Please
be sure to call ahead and reserve lunch to either Shannon
Reed or Diana Cox (619-478-2384).
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.
After 5:00 Business Networker
ALPINE—Wednesday, April 07, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Complimentary “After 5:00 Business Networker” at the Alpine
Blvd Self Storage, 1849 Alpine Blvd., Alpine. Refreshments
will be served. RSVP to Kelly@alpinechamber.sdcoxmail.com.
2nd Annual Events Proves That There’s More to Julian Than
Apples
JULIAN— Every year, thousands of people flock to Julian
for its delicious apple pie varieties but there are a number
of unique restaurants that offer such gourmet delights as
Halibut Florentine, St. Louis Pork Ribs, Wood-Fired Pizza,
French pastries, Lobster Bisque with Sherry and they’ll be
featured at the second annual Taste of Julian event on
Saturday, April 10th from 1pm to 4pm. Taste of Julian is a
self-guided culinary tour to explore the one-of-a-kind
restaurants throughout Julian and its surrounding area.
Tickets are limited, cost $20 per person and will be
available online at www.julianmerchants.org through Paypal.
There will be 50 tickets available on a first-come,
first-serve basis at Town Hall the day of the event.
“Your ticket is your passport to come up to Julian and sample
menu specialties from more than 10 of our favorite
locations,” explains Tracy Turner, president of the Julian
Merchants Association which is sponsoring the event.
“Although you’ll be able to sample our famous apple pie,
you’ll see that there’s a lot more in Julian to whet your
appetite.”
Participants will pick up colored wristbands to easily identify
them along with a map of participating restaurants upon
check-in at Town Hall on April 10th. The self-guided tour
allows participants to visit participating restaurants at
their own pace, in any order they choose within the
specified time frame, and enjoy the unique atmosphere each
restaurant has to offer. While you’re sampling the local
cuisine, be sure to learn more about Julian’s rich history,
browse through its charming shops, and enjoy its old
fashioned atmosphere. Participating merchants will also
offer special discounts for Taste of Julian participants.
Visit www.julianevents.org for details.
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.
Help Us Build a Library
April flowers are here and so are some wonderful
Gardening books at the bookstore. The weekly 1/2 price
specials for April are as follows: Travel books 4/7-11; Hard
back fiction 4/14-18; Home Improvement 4/21-25; and
Business/Financial 4/28-5/2. Our end of the month sale
occurs on 4/24 and 25. We will be closed on Sat. 4/3 and
Sun.4/4 for Easer. Come for book bargains at 2554 Alpine
Blvd.
Earth Day
ALPINE—Join us in celebrating “Earth Day” on April 24,
2010, with our “I Love A Clean Alpine” event and street
banner program. Decorate Alpine Boulevard & Tavern Road
from March til August 2010. Call or email Kelly@alpinechamber.sdcoxmail.com
for more information.
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.
Mountain Empire Republican Women
ALPINE—Mt. Empire Republican Women, serving Alpine,
Descanso, Pine Valley, Boulevard, Campo and surrounding
areas, invites you to attend their next meeting at 11 A.M.
on April 19th, in the Clubhouse of Alpine Mobile Estates
located at 2400 Alpine Blvd, Alpine. For further information
or to RSVP, please call Marilyn Kruso (619) 454-0532
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.
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, 619-445-5044
Resume Clinic
LA MESA—Grossmont College Career Center Presents a Free
Workshop: Resume Clinic: Get Your Foot in the Door!
Presented By: Nancy Davis. Learn How to Target Your Resume,
11:00am – 12:15pm, Thursday, April 15, 2010 For more
information please contact: Susan Esparza/Student Services
Assistant/619-644-7697.
Student Development Services Supervisor,
Master Career Counselor, Registered Professional Career
Counselor, & Registered Professional Counselor.
Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club to Host NRA Day
ALPINE—Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club will host a NRA Day
Family Shooting Sports Camp at their facility on April 18th
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Alpine, California. This free
event is open to the public for people over the age of six.
This goal of this event is to introduce families to a
variety of shooting sports and outdoor activities in a
supervised and enjoyable environment. The day's activities
will include a gun safety course, hunter safety trail,
wildlife identification, and K-9 demonstration by the local
Sheriff's Department. Participants will also have the chance
to shoot air rifles, .22 pistols, rifles, shotguns, and can
learn about reloading ammunition.
Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club will also be introducing
attendees to various NRA programs including Women On
Target(r) and Boy Scout Merit Badge programs. NRA gun safety
mascot Eddie Eagle will also be at the clubhouse and
playground to help children learn about the Eddie Eagle
GunSafe(r) Program.
Each participant will receive a comprehensive gun
safety lesson, free lunch, and bottled water. The first 200
children will also receive a free t-shirt. Please do not
bring firearms or ammunition as these will be provided by
Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club.
For more information on NRA Day, contact Amanda Millward,
Shooting Sports Camp Coordinator at (703) 267-1591 or visit
www.nrahq.org/education/shootingcamp.asp. To learn more
about this event, contact Dexter Haight at (760) 644-2013 or
nra2010shootingcamp@hotmail.com.
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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.
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.
Goals workshop
ALPINE—Emotional Freedom Technique Introduction with
Dr. Laura Hershey DC at the Recreation Room of the Alpine
Mobile Home Estates at 2400 Alpine Blvd. Come and join us on
April 24th from 9 a.m. to noon 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 emotions. Procrastination, organization, food
issues are all examples of worthy goals, so bring your own
personal goal what ever it is. The cost is $15 cash or
check. For more information, and to register: Contact Dr.
Hershey at 222-5299 or you can log onto
www.EFTcertified.comA 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.
For more information, and to register contact Dr. Hershey at
222-5299.
Free Legal Clinic April 30, 2010
EL CAJON—The Foothills Bar Association in
partnership with the San Diego county Public Law Library
will present a free legal clinic on Friday, April 30th from
10 a.m. —3 p.m. Volunteer lawyers will provide general legal
advice and referrals only and will not provide on-going
representation. This is a public service een and will be
held on a walk-in basis at the law library: 250 East Main
Street, El Cajon. For more information contact the library
at: 441-4451.
Free Lions Vision and Diabetic Screening
EL CAJON—Free glaucoma testing, reading glasses, blood
pressure and diabetic screening, Sat. 4/3, 12-PM, 326
Harbison Canyon Road. Old Ironside County Park. Information,
donation, Mary Manning 619-445-5044.
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!
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.
20th Annual Vintage Alpine
ALPINE—Mark your calendars for the 20th Annual Vintage
Alpine, a wine experience in the country! This year’s event
will take place on May 2nd, beginning at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Reserve your tickets now! Before March 31, tickets will be
$40., between April 1 and May 1, tickets will be $45., and
$50 on the day of the event. For more information contact
Art Armagost at 971-5215, or Richard Higgins at 672-3861.
Lake Morena 4th Annual Round-Up
CAMPO—Saturday, May 01, 2010, Campo - Lake Morena 4th Annual
Round - Up at Eagles Wings Ranch, 1850 Lake Morena Dr.
Presented by the Mountain Empire Business Association and
the Chamber. Gates open at 7:00 A.M., opening ceremonies at
9:00 A.M. Vendors, food, ranch branding competition, ranch
horse challenge, gymkhana, gunfight competition, petting
corral, pony rides and more. For information Call Patty
Lawrence 619-478-2327 or email patty@mtneba.org Reserve your
booth now!
Deadline for Non-Food Booths are April 15, 2010
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.
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Mountain Empire Men’s Club
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.
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.
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.
Contact Dick Rabell at 445-5712 to make arrangements to
have your vehicle picked up and donated. Will be auctioned
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