Brain injuries affect more than 11,000 local families each year; local foundation “struggling” for funds to continue helping patients and families, including wounded veterans

August 26, 2011 (San Diego)--"When a person suffers a traumatic brain injury, it’s like a bomb explodes in the middle of the family," a release from San Diego Brain Injury Foundation observes. "Everyone is thrown into an emotional crisis and immersed in a medical emergency. Their lives are changed forever." 

August 23, 2011 (San Diego County) -- The San Diego County Gourd Patch is presenting the 2011, 2nd annual GOURDSTOCK FESTIVAL on August 26th (for setup and classes), 27-28 (for Festival & classes)  from 9:00a.m. until 5:00 p.m.The festival will take place at Bates Nut Farm, which is located at 15954 Woods Valley Road in Valley Center,  California 92082.

August 22, 2011 (San Diego) – Water for Children Africa, a nonprofit founded by El Cajon resident Vickie Butcher to bring safe clean water to rural villages in Africa, will host its annual Music Festival and Eco Fair on Saturday, September 24 from 9 a.m. to sunset at San Diego City College near Balboa Park.

August 19, 2011 (Warner Springs)--Get out your Hawaiian clothes and get ready for a feast.  Warner Springs Ranch resort will be holding a Luau on Saturday August 20, 2011.  A traditional roasted pig with plenty of other island favorites will be served. Entertainment will be a one-hour Polynesian Dance Troupe with audience participation and a dazzling fire dancer to top the evening off.

August 18, 2011 (Laguna) – How did people live on Laguna Mountain more than a century ago? Find out September 3 and 4, when the Laguna Mountain Volunteer Association celebrates its 25th annual living history celebration.

 
 
August 11, 2011 (Viejas) --Are you a vendor looking for a wild venue?  Monarch Mania, set for Sunday, Sept. 18 at Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine, is for you!  Last year's Monarch Mania event drew thousands of visitors, eager to witness the release of hundreds of magnificent Monarch butterflies and take part in other Festival activities, along with shopping for unique arts and crafts from event vendors. 

August 4, 2011 (Alpine) -- Gary Spivey, internationally acclaimed psychic, medium and predictor of future events, will appear August 6 in the DreamCatcher at Viejas Casino. 

July 7, 2011 (Alpine) -- During the months of July and August, Alpine Community Centers Concerts will present the following  concert events on Sunday summer eves from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.:

July 27, 2011 (Jacumba)—Choosing what to wear won’t be an issue for attendees at Nudestock, a three-day rock ‘n’ roll festival at De Anza Springs Resort in Jacumba July 29-31.

July 22, 2011 (San Diego) – NBC headliner Danny Villalpando from Latino Laugh Festival will star in a comedy show presented by Brew Ha Ha on Sunday, July 24 at 7 p.m. in the Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd. Comedians Chet Sewel, Diane Jean, and Chris Clobber will also perform.

“This is our newest venue and it seats 134 so we have lots of room for you to bring a large party!” says Diane Jean. “Let us know so we can save you a section.”

July 21, 2011 (San Diego) -- Renowned local storytellers Mary Holma and Cynthia Griffin will be spinning Native American Folklore Tales In The Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center Theater with their program "Whispers In The Wind"on July 24 from 3-4 p.m.

Juggler/comedian David Lucas joins lineup July 17 at Moxie Theater