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Exploring the lives of East County's Tribal Community

VIEJAS BOWL WELCOMES NEW MANAGER, ANNOUNCES EMPHASIS ON FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT

 

February 28, 2012  (Alpine) -- Viejas Bowl, located at the Viejas Outlets in Alpine, California, is pleased to welcome their new manager – La Mesa native, T. Hagedorn. A former All-American on the powerhouse Wichita State bowling team, Trevor brings a wealth of bowling and bowling operations experience to the position.

 


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POW-WOW AT SDSU MARCH 17 RECALLS ANCIENT KUMEYAAY TRADITIONS

February 18, 2012 (San Diego) -- The 41st annual American Indian Pow-Wow will be held on March 17 at San Diego State University.

This free event, which is open to the public, is sponsored by the San Diego State Alumni Association, Viejas Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, and the SDSU President's Leadership Fund.

Gourd dancing begins at 11 a.m. with a grand procession at 12 noon at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center.


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ATTENTION FOOD LOVERS: “APHRODESIAC DINNER” COOKED UP BY SYCUAN’S CHEF

 

Plus win an “Ultimate Romance Package” vacation in Sycuan’s Facebook Contest

February 10, 2012 (El Cajon)-- Sycuan Golf and Tennis Resort, is putting on a unique Aphrodisiac themed Valentine's Day dinner, created by Executive Chef Augie Saucedo (formerly of the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club).


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CALIFORNIA TRIBAL BUSINESS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS FOR 2012

 February 3, 2012  (Sacramento) --The California Tribal Business Alliance (CTBA) has announced the group’s new officers for 2012. 

CHAIRWOMAN - Leslie Lohse, Treasurer of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California.
VICE-CHAIRMAN - Robert Smith, Chairman of the Pala Band of Luiseño Indians.
SECRETARY-TREASURER - Margie Mejia, Chairwoman of the Lytton Rancheria of California.

 


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SYCUAN GAINS SUPPORT OF SUPERVISORS TO EXPAND RESERVATION

By Miriam Raftery

January 13, 2012 (El Cajon )—The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation has moved a step closer to its goal of tripling the size of its one-square-mile reservation along the Sweetwater River in Dehesa.


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$250,000 GOLDEN TICKET DRAWN AT BARONA: SAN DIEGO WOMAN TAKES HOME CASINO'S LARGEST GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY IN HISTORY

Dec. 28, 2011 (Lakeside) - One lucky San Diegan's life was forever changed on Dec. 23 with the drawing of Barona Resort & Casino's largest, guaranteed grand finale prize in its history: The Golden Ticket Giveaway. Ending 2011 on an exciting note, Mary T. of San Diego was thrilled to learn that her Golden Ticket was the winning ticket drawn out of 53 daily winners over the 53 day promotion.


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VIEJAS CASINO TEAM MEMBERS AND GUESTS DONATE OVER 3,000 TOYS FOR LOCAL SALVATION ARMY


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STARS VIE TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY AT VIEJAS CELEBRITY SLOT TOURNAMENT MONDAY NOV. 28

November 25, 2011 (Alpine) -- Gretchen Rossi of Bravo's hit reality series "The Real Housewives of Orange County" will join 11 other local celebrities at Viejas Casino on Monday, November 28 in a Celebrity Slot Tournament at Viejas Casino.  100 percent of the winnings from the tournament, which begins at 10:30 a.m., will be donated to the local Salvation Army.


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VIEJAS CASINO WILL HOST CELEBRITY SLOT TOURNAMENT TO PROFIT LOCAL SALVATION ARMY NOV. 28


November 20, 2011 (Alpine) -- Viejas Casino will host a Celebrity Slot Tournament on Monday, November 28 at 10:30 a.m. with 100% of the winnings donated to the local Salvation Army. 


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NEW EXHIBITION SHOWCASES MUSICAL TRADITIONS AND TALENTS ON THE BARONA INDIAN RESERVATION; OPENS NOVEMBER 19


November 16, 2011 (Lakeside)--On November 19, the Barona Cultural Center & Museum will open “Rock of Ages: Contemporary Music Traditions on the Barona Reservation” -- an exhibition that will showcase today’s native culture of singer-songwriters, rock bands, country-western players and other popular music, reservation-style.
 

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COOL! ICE SHOW NOV. 11, OUTDOOR ICE RINK OPEN FOR HOLIDAY SEASON AT VIEJAS OUTLET CENTER

Tree-lighting and ice show extravaganza  light up the night tonight

November 11, 2011 (Alpine) -- Skate into the holidays on Southern California’s largest outdoor ice rink, now open at Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine. The  nearly 10,000-square-foot rink, one of our region’s most popular winter playgrounds, will remain open through Jan. 8, 2012.


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NATIVE AMERICA FLUTE PERFORMERS AND DANCERS PERFORM NOV. 13 DURING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

By Millicent Arko
 
November 8, 2011 (San Diego) The San Diego Native American Flute Circle will perform a two-hour concert in the Mission Trails Amphitheater, Saturday, November 13, beginning at 1:00 p.m.  In addition the Soaring Eagles Native American Dance Troop will exhibit its artistry at the event, which is free and open to the public.
 
  

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BROOKS BROTHERS OPENS FACTORY STORE AT VIEJAS OUTLETS

November 5, 2011 (Alpine) -- Viejas Outlets is proud to announce the official opening of Brooks Brothers Factory Store. The 7,200 square foot store is the 9th in California and offers a full range of Brooks Brothers fine clothing and accessories for men and women.

 

 


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DISCOVERY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES SITE HALTS CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD FOR POWERLINK IN LAKESIDE

 

ECM Special Report
 

By Miriam Raftery

Photos by Pam Wilmers, Video by Billy Ortiz

Updated October 21, 2011


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VIEJAS PRESENTS HOTEL PROPOSAL TO ALPINE RESIDENTS

By Miriam Raftery

 

September 23, 2011 (Alpine) – A proposed 150-room hotel adjacent to the Viejas Casino would be “great for our guests and great for the community,” said Viejas public affairs director Robert Scheid at last night’s Alpine Community Planning Group meeting. The $36 million project would generate 450 construction jobs and upon completion, 45 employees at the hotel, said Scheid.


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CORVETTE GIVEAWAY CAPS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT VIEJAS


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BEST BET: SYCUAN CASINO TO UNVEIL REMODELED CASINO IN CELEBRATION SEPT. 24-25


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GIVING THANKS: VIEJAS FREE FEAST FOR COMMUNITY TOOK TEAMWORK


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VIEJAS TO SERVE UP FREE MEALS TUESDAY, SEPT. 13 AT HARVEST BUFFET FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF CASINO

Tribe says “Thank You” to community

 

September 12, 2011 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino, a premier Southern California gaming, dining and entertainment destination, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary by offering the public a free meal at the award-winning Harvest Buffet. That’s a free meal – no strings attached – from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13.


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TRIBES GATHER FOR 22ND ANNUAL POW-WOW AT SYCUAN SEPT. 9-11


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TRADITIONS HONORED AT BARONA POW-WOW

 

 

September 4, 2011 (Lakeside) -- The White Tail and New Moon families, members of a southern Cheyenne tribe, have traveled all the way from Oklahoma to Lakeside to participate in the Barona Pow-Wow.  The three day event, which concludes today, draws tribal participants from across North America.


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BARONA POW-WOW SEPT. 2-4 TO OFFER $60,000 IN PRIZES FOR TRIBAL DANCERS


September 2, 2011 (Lakeside)--Tribal dancers from across the United States will compete for $60,000 in prize money at the Barona Poway. The pow-wow will be held Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 4 at the Barona Baseball Field on the Barona Indian Reservation in Lakeside. 

 

This event, which also features Native American crafts, jewelry and food vendors, is free and open to the public.


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NEW 150 ROOM HOTEL FOR VIEJAS TO BRING JOBS TO EAST COUNTY


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VIEJAS CASINO CELEBRATES 20 YEAR WINNING STREAK SEPT. 17

 

Guests to be treated to free meal at Harvest Buffet, $100,000 Bingo celebration and a Corvette giveaway


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DEHESA VALLEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL WITHDRAWS CHALLENGE TO SYCUAN LIQUOR LICENSE


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HERMAN'S HERMITS OPEN CONCERT SEASON AT SYCUAN CASINO - STARTING AUGUST 6

LIVE & UP CLOSE CONCERT SERIES TO FEATURE SURVIVOR, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, MIDTOWN MEN & MORE

August 4, 2011 (El Cajon) – This fall, Sycuan Casino will welcome famous bands, musicians and Broadway actors to its intimate Live & Up Close concert venue. Performances start August 6 with '60s favorites  Herman's Hermits and conclude November 22 with Monty Python's SPAMALOT.  


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BAD BET? TRIBAL BUSINESS ALLIANCE OPPOSES BILL TO LEGALIZE INTERNET POKER

July 12, 2011 (Sacramento) – The stakes are high.

 

SB 40, the Gambling Control Act introduced by Senator Lou Correa of Orange County, seeks to legalize intrastate Internet poker while cracking down on illegal online poker operations. Supporters say the bill would created a new source of revenues and jobs in California to ease budget deficits and high unemployment. But opponents contend it would undermine Indian tribal gaming operations and hurt tribal economic development.


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COME SEE THE VIEJAS OUTLET CENTERS LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK

 

 

July 8, 2011 (Alpine) -- Come enjoy the performers at the Viejas Outlet Centers Live Music in the Park on Saturday and Sunday nights in July. The acts range from jazz to country, to flamenco and more. The list of performances is below; for more on acts performing, check our calendar. 

  


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VIEJAS FIREFIGHTERS TRAVEL FROM ALPINE, CALIFORNIA TO ALPINE, ARIZONA--HELPING TO BATTLE HUGE WILDFIRE


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PAIPA'S BUFFET REOPENS IN NEW SPACE AT SYCUAN CASINO

 

Photos by Sami Roy Photography

June 11, 2011 (El Cajon) – Paipa’s Buffet restaurant has reopened in a new location within the Syucan Casino. The restaurant, which is entirely smoke-free, has been renovated with a new kitchen, seating for 320 people, more specialty food stations and new design elements.

 


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