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san diego county events: Welcome home the Little League World Champions on September 4! - 08/30/09 08:32 PM
The Park View All-Stars, from right here in Chula Vista, rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat Taiwan 6-3, to win the Little League World Series.
The last time a San Diego County team won the Little League World Series was in 1961 when El Cajon/La Mesa Northern won the whole enchilada.
There will be a welcome home rally on September 4 in Chula Vista with the team making its appearance on a fire truck at the F Street station and traveling to the Memorial Park and Bowl.
The rally is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. and will feature marching bands and … (11 comments)

san diego county events: Seventh Annual Olaf Wieghorst Western Heritage Days in El Cajon - 05/30/09 06:14 PM
The Seventh Annual Olaf Wieghorst Western Heritage days takes place in downtown El Cajon on Rea Avenue on Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7. Hours are 10-6 on Saturday, and 11-5 on Sunday.
Sponsored by the Olaf Wieghorst Museum Foundation, the festival features live western music, Olaf's Cantina, food, entertainment, artists, a Mountain Man encampment, Buffalo Soldiers, Native American Indian village and dancers, cowboy poets, blacksmiths, Old West re-enactments, crafts, story tellers, and more.
Olaf Wieghorst sketched and painted hundreds of pieces of work portraying the nineteenth century American West, exhibiting an affinity for the cowboys, the Native American Indians, and the … (6 comments)

san diego county events: "Cajon Classic Cruise" car show on Wednesdays in downtown El Cajon - 05/30/09 05:51 PM
It's time to rev the engines for the summer "Cajon Classic Cruise" car shows that take place on Wednesdays in downtown El Cajon from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is free, and each week features a different theme.
Each Wednesday night brings about 10,000 people to downtown El Cajon for music by Dr. DJ and All Around Mobile Music, weekly tropies, and prize drawings. The Cajon Classic Cruise features hundreds of classic, custom, and hot rod cars as well as "Bike Row" motorcycles in a street festival setting.
Be a winner and support the Cajon Classic Cruise by entering several exciting … (4 comments)

san diego county events: "Concerts on the Green" on Fridays in downtown El Cajon - 05/30/09 05:32 PM
Summer means "Concerts on the Green" in downtown El Cajon at the Prescott Promenade, Main Street between Magnolia Avenue and Claydelle Avenue.
Shows are on Fridays starting at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m.
Now in its ninth year, "Concerts on the Green" is sponsored by the El Cajon Development Corporation. Concerts are free, but bench seating is limited, so bring your own chair or blanket.
Food and drinks are allowed, but you can also enjoy the concert and dinner at several restaurants surrounding the park that have outdoor patio seating.
This year's concerts:
June 5 - The Corvettes (doo … (4 comments)

san diego county events: "Summer Healthcare Saturday" coming up June 13 in La Mesa - 05/30/09 05:09 PM
Summer Healthcare Saturday, East San Diego County's largest health fair, will be held on June 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Grossmont Center in La Mesa. Admission is free.
Summer Healthcare Saturday is sponsored by the Grossmont Healthcare District and the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce. Along with business booths exhibiting the latest in medical technologies and health information, attendees can talk to the region's top health professionals.
Booths will be set up throughout Grossmont Center. To get an application for your business, association, or health care provider, call the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce … (4 comments)

san diego county events: Tourist season: Balboa Park - 05/24/09 08:45 PM
San Diego has many seasons (drought, rain, mudslide, fire, etc.), but one of the most important to us is Tourist Season.
Tourist Season begins Memorial Day weekend and ends Labor Day weekend, and it is the time when the population of the County seems like it tripled from three million to nine million, with the extra six million clogging the freeways, the beaches, and Balboa Park.
Many of our Tourist Season visitors come from Arizona, and we have a propensity to call them Zonies and to joke that during Tourist Season, the population of Phoenix falls to just one person who … (9 comments)

san diego county events: Bike and pedestrian bridge opens over Lake Hodges - 05/24/09 04:14 PM
One of the nice things about working from a home office is the opportunity to go out for a walk whenever I want, without a boss wondering where I'm going or asking co-workers where I am.
Couple that with many areas of San Diego County being bike and pedestrian friendly, and it makes for a nice and healthy career.
There is one area up in North County that has been notoriously unfriendly for pedestrians and bicyclists, and that's the area where Interstate 15 goes over Lake Hodges. For pedestrians and bicyclists, it was either a very long detour around the lake, … (4 comments)

san diego county events: Recycling and cleanup set for May 30 in downtown El Cajon - 05/24/09 02:25 PM
Need to recycle that old computer, printer, or cell phone?
Have an old computer or printer that still works but is too slow for your needs?
How about furniture, clothes, and other household items that you no longer need?
Looking for some place to do a little volunteer work to help your neighborhood?
Volunteers are needed for a neighborhood cleanup at West Palm and Millar Avenue in downtown El Cajon from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on May 30. The El Cajon Community Development Corporation will provide tools and refreshments for the project.
You can drop off electronic waste such as … (4 comments)

san diego county events: San Diego boat shows - 05/17/09 12:29 PM
The San Diego Boat Show, a San Diego Convention Center that plays to about 15,000 people during the first week of the new year, has announced that it is changing dates, locations, and operators
The National Marine Manufacturers Association recently announced that it could not continue the show due to financial difficulties in the industry.
The next San Diego Boat Show will be held January 28-31, 2010, at the Sunroad Marina on Harbor Island. Sunroad Marina will also be the show's owner and operator.
A factor in changing the dates of the show was professional football playoff games. The new dates will … (4 comments)

san diego county events: Second Annual 5K Jenny's Walk at San Diego State University May 3 - 04/30/09 04:52 PM
More than 1,500 people are expected to participate in the Second Annual 5K Jenny's Walk Sunday at the San Diego State University Aztec Center.
Money raised from the event will benefit the Friendship Circle, an organization that specializes in bringing joy, companionship, and friendship to children with special needs, as well as their families.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, but you can pre-register at their web site. If you can't participate or make it to the event, you can donate at their web site, as well.
Schedule of events:
8:00 a.m. - Registration 9:00 a.m. - Pre-walk … (4 comments)

san diego county events: 14th Annual Union-Tribune Kids Magic Mile in Balboa Park - 04/30/09 04:06 PM
The San Diego Union-Tribune has a long and distinguished history of supporting various causes throughout San Diego County. On Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, Dr. Seuss characters will be on hand for the 14th Annual Union-Tribune Kids Magic Mile, a one-mile run/walk that benefits literacy programs throughout the County.
Each participating child receives a book, a participation medal, and a T-shirt. The cost is $13 to $20 and will take place in Balboa Park, beginning at 6th Avenue and Laurel Street.
For more information, call 760-692-2900, or see their web sites at utraceforliteracy.com or inmotionevents.com.
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san diego county events: Spring garden tours in San Diego County - 03/23/09 03:03 PM
Now that spring has officially sprung throughout the nation, it's time for the annual spring garden tours throughout San Diego County.
As usually, there's a garden for everyone. You'll find deserts; golf courses; water; fruits and vegetables; trees; birds, bees, and butterflies; garden art; outdoor living; tropical; native; xeriscape; flatlands; hills and valleys; arts and crafts; and more.
Please call for information about the tours since some of them don't all high heels, some will occur even if the weather is bad, and others might cance in case of heavy rain without a refund.
If you're going on a tour, wear good walking … (2 comments)

san diego county events: Coronado Home Show, March 22, 2009 - 03/17/09 08:32 PM
This year's Coronado Home Show will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2009. Tickets are $25 and will be available the day of the tour at 1607 Sixth Street in Coronado.
Proceeds will benefit the Pacific Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of Coronado. PAWS is a nonprofit organization that adopts out homeless pets; funds a spay and neuter program; traps, neuters, and releases feral cats; and performs other animal-friendly missions. And that brings us back to a little twist on this year's Coronado Home Show.
Some of the homes this year will feature dogs as well as … (9 comments)

san diego county events: Home-related events for San Diego County, Feb. 9-15, 2009 - 02/10/09 10:20 AM
Following is a list of home-related events throughout San Diego County for the week beginning February 9, 2009.
Some events are free while others have registration fees associated with them. Some events have limited room, and occasionally events are postponed or canceled due to lack of interest, bad weather, or other problems, so call ahead to make sure the event is happening and reserve your spot.
Historical Home Tour - Annual tour of Melrose Ranch, Feb. 15, 2-4 p.m. Sponsored by Valley Center Historical Society and History Museum, 29200 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center. $25 per person. Reservations at 760-749-2993 American … (7 comments)