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July 25, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) -- This week’s Destination East County includes Pine Valley Days, outdoor concerts, a murder mystery theatre in Julian and a 40th birthday party for the city of Lemon Grove.
Plus, we’ll have a preview of coming attractions including concerts in the park, a Sip of Julian, the Heart of Mt. Helix, a star party campout at Oakoasis, a dive-in movie and ice skating at Kroc Center, the Chippendales at Sycuan, the Ramona Country Fair, and Laurel and Hardy comedy clips in Spring Valley.
So scroll down for all of these events and many more!
THIS WEEK
PINE VALLEY DAYS JULY 28-29
This weekend, one of East County’s most iconic small town celebrations, Pine Valley Days, takes place. This annual tradition begins on Friday July 28th with a deep pit barbecue and live music by Barbwire. Then on Saturday July 29th, the Pine Valley Days parade rolls through the town of Pine Valley, followed by a day of fun festivities in the Pine Valley Park including kids’ activities, arts and crafts, vendors, live music, food and a horseshoe tournament.
For details, check the Pine Valley Days 2017 page on Facebook. (https://www.facebook.com/events/1896274133973684/)
CONCERT AT THE LAKES JULY 29
Santee Lakes will host a concert at the Lakes on Saturday evening July 29 from 5 to 10 p.m. Two bands will perform – The Long Run plus Dog and Butterfly for this summer’s eve event. For tickets and details, you can visit www.SanteeLakes.com.
EL CAJON DINNER AND A CONCERT SERIES FRIDAY NIGHTS
El Cajon offers its summer concerts on Friday nights all summer long. The next few shows include, the Fabulous Pelicans playing classic rock on July 28, tropical rock with Stars on the Water August 4, and modern country music by Patrick Trampus on August 11. For details, visit www.DowntownElCajon.com.
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE JULY 28-29 AT JULIAN TOWN HALL
The Julian Triangle Club invites you to help solve a hilarious crime at a murder mystery theater set for Friday, July 28th and Saturday, July 29th from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the historic Julian town hall. Dinner will be catered by Jeremy’s On the Hill.
A well-seasoned County Fair opens under a cloud as a real estate tycoon plots to buy it out and close it down. This riles the locals who love the fair, especially the pig races – which are being targeted by protesters. Add in female country singers who will stop at nothing to claw past each other to get to the top, plus some romancin’ and you have the stage set for shenanigans…and murder!
The table that gives the best correct answer of “whodunit?” before the killer is revealed will walk away with a stellar Prize Basket.
Cost is $35. For tickets or details, contact the Julian Triangle Club at (760) 525-5137 or email juliantriangleclub@gmail.com. You can also learn more at www.JulianCA.com.
THE WAITS LIVE MUSIC IN LA MESA JULY 29
San Pasqual Winery Tasting Room in downtown La Mesa invites you to enjoy live music by the Waits on Saturday night, July 29th from 7 to 10 p.m. This acoustic duo performs a unique blend of folk, bluegrass, country, classic rock and more in the winery’s intimidate back room. Wines by the glass, cheeses, crackers and deserts are available for purchase. For details, visit www.SanPasqualWinery.com.
POMERADO JAZZ QUINTET AT MISSION TRAILS JULY 30
The Pomerado Brass Quintet will perform a (free) concert at Mission Trails Regional Park on Sunday, July 30th at 3 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheatre. The brass quintet’s repertoire includes classical, marches, jazz, ragtime, Dixieland, and Broadway musical selections.
For more information, you can visit the Mission Trails Regional Park website at MTRP.org.
LEMON GROVE’S 40th BIRTHDAY PARTY AUGUST 1
Lemon Grove is celebrating its 40th birthday party with a year-long series of festivities – starting with a birthday party on Tuesday, August 1st at 6 p.m. at the Community Center (3146 School Lane). Two of the city’s original city council members, Dale Bailey and Jack Doherty, will speak along with others who labored to bring about the birth of the city.
You can also see historical photos from the Lemon Grove Historical Society, savor goodies from the Lemon Grove Bakery, and see a video of local residents sharing vivid memories of the past 40 years of cityhood. Residents are also encouraged to make their own one minute videos and send memories to post on the city’s website for posterity – plus share photos taken at the city’s giant lemon.
NOW FOR A PREVIEW OF COMING ATTRACTIONS
LEMON GROVE CONCERTS IN THE PARK THURSDAY NIGHTS
Lemon Grove’s summer concerts in the park series continues each Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Berry Street Park (7071 Mount Vernon) in Lemon Grove.
The lineup includes the Bill Magee Blues Band on August 3rd, West of 5 playing rock from the 70s through today on August 10, and the Bayou Brothers with Cajun and zydeco music of New Orleans on August 17.
Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic or have a barbecue in the park for these community concerts, but alcohol is not allowed.
SANTEE SUMMER CONCERTS THURSDAYS
Santee’s summer concert series is held each Thursday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Town Center Community Park East (550 Park Center Drive).
On August 3, Three Chord Justice will play “Boot Scootin’ Country.” August 10 is “Wingstock” night featuring a beer garden, foods from Wings and Things, and music from the summer of 1969. On August 17, Upstream will perform Caribbean and reggae music. Santee’s summer concert season ends on August 24, with variety music by the Mighty Untouchables.
SIP OF JULIAN AUG. 5
The Julian Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual Sip of Julian on Saturday, August 5th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sip features growers and producers of hard cider, wine, craft beer, showing that Julian has much more to savor beyond apple pies.
This event is a fundraising benefit for Julian’s Annual Country Christmas and Tree Lighting Celebration. For more information, you can visit www.VisitJulian.com.
HEART OF MT. HELIX AUG. 12
The 10th annual HeART of Mt. Helix on August 12th from 5 to 10 p.m. will feature live art demonstrations and art auctions, music on two stages, a juried art show, succulent plant sale, and tastings from top local restaurants atop Mt. Helix.
The cherished “party on the hill” attracts around 500 guests annually, with funds benefitting the Mt. Helix Park Foundation for upkeep of the amphitheatre and park facilities.
For tickets and the line-up of this year’s entertainers, artists, restaurants and other participants, visit mthelixpark.org and click on the Heart of Mt. Helix link.
STAR PARTY IN LAKESIDE AUGUST 12
You’re invited to join county park staff and the San Diego Astronomy Association for an evening of stargazing and a family campout at Oakoasis campground in Lakeside on August 12th. The fun starts with a sunset hike from 7 to 9 p.m. to search for bats and scorpions, followed by an evening of stargazing, campfire songs, storytelling, and s’mores.
(Evening activities are free; campsite spaces are $24 for overnight stays). For reservations and information, you can call (858) 563-3600.
DIVE-IN MOVIE AT KROC CENTER AUGUST 16
What better way to cool off on a hot summer night than at a dive-in movie in the swimming pool at Kroc Center? You can chill out in the pool on August 16 starting at 7 p.m. and watch Moana, a Disney movie with showtime at dusk. For details visit www.sd.kroccenter.org.
ICE SKATING AT KROC CENTER ALL SUMMER LONG
Here’s another cool way to beat the heat. The Kroc Center also offers public ice skating sessions each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 to 5 :30 p.m., Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. all summer long.
Skate rentals are available. Kroc Center is located at 6737 University Avenue, just west of 70th street. For rates and details, visit www.sd.kroccenter.org.
CHIPPENDALES AUGUST 19 AT SYCUAN
Listen up ladies – the Chippendales will be onstage with their all-male revealing review at Sycuan’s Live and Up Close Theatre in El Cajon on August 19 at 7 p.m. and again at 10 p.m. How much will they dare to bare? For tickets and details, you can visit www.Sycuan.com.
RAMONA COUNTRY FAIR AUGUST 24-27
The annual Ramona Country Fair will be held August 24-27 at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center (421 Aqua Lane, Ramona).
Crafts, carnival rides, contests, vendors, live entertainment, fair food and lots of fun are highlights of this event. A Western show and the 2nd Ramona motorcycle rally are also being held this year.
The fair is open Thursday and Friday evening, August 24 and 25 and all day on Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27. For full hours and details, visit https://www.facebook.com/RamonaCountryFair/
SAPS AT SEA PRESENT LAUREL AND HARDY FILMS AUGUST 26
Thelma, Stan & Ollie will be the theme at the next gathering of the Saps at Sea, the Laurel & Hardy Sons of the Desert association in San Diego, on August 26th at 7 p.m. at Trinity Church (3902 Kenwood Drive) in Spring Valley.
The event highlights works of Thelma Todd. This bubbly blonde was not only a highly-respected actress and comedian, but a long time favorite of the Saps featured in several hilarious comedy clips that will be shown.
That’s all for this week!
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We’ll be back next week with more festivals, events and attractions in San Diego’s East County!
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