Bike Coalition brings two-wheeled carnival to school parking lot

Honey Festival coming up this Saturday, March 11

Source: Alpine Chamber of Commerce

Photos by Kathy Foster Photography for the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce

March 7, 2017 (Alpine) -- The first Queen Bee Tea was a honey of a show on March 5 in Alpine.  Almost 100 guests attended the Honey Festival kick-off event, turning the Alpine Community Center at 1830 Alpine Blvd. into a hive of chatter, fanciful bee bonnets, fashion show, free photo booth, opportunity drawings, contests and special vendors. 

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March 4, 2017 (Borrego Springs) - The Colorado Desert Archaeology Society (CDAS), in conjunction with the Anza-Borrego Foundation, will be holding its 14th annual Archaeology Weekend event at the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park ’s Visitor Center in Borrego Springs, California on March 25-26, 2017. 

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March 3, 2017 (San Diego) - The film lineup has been announced for the 2017 San Diego Latino Film Festival.  #SDLFF 2017 is excited to present a variety of genres and movies coming from over 20 countries within Latin America, Mexico, U.S.A., and Spain.

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March 2, 2017 (El Cajon) - Are you raising a grandchild or young relative?  Join the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency for the annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Symposium at Meridian Baptist Church in El Cajon on March 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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February 28, 2017 (Rancho San Diego) - The Water Conservation Garden invites the public to its second annual Water-Wise Home Garden Tour on March 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour will highlight five beautiful gardens featuring a wide variety of colorful and low water usage plants. The gardens emphasize plants from semi-arid regions of the world including Australia, New Zealand, Southwestern U.S. and South Africa.

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March 1, 2017 (Borrego Springs) -- Once in a blue moon our deserts get big winter rains and explode into an extraordinary spring bloom. Join the Water Conservation Garden's Director of Horticulture, Clayton Tschudy, for a wildflower tour of the Anza-Borrego State Park on Saturday, March 4.

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February 28, 2017 (San Diego) - Join the Women's Museum of California as they screen films that will educate and inspire future generations about the experiences and contributions of women through the art of film.

By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson

Diva discovered in La Mesa

February 27, 2017 (La Mesa) -- Lenelle Wylie of La Mesa is a diva--in the best sense of the word. This diva can sing, dance, and act. In Wylie’s case, the meaning of diva would also include high school biology teacher, winning coach, wife, and mother to pre-teens.

By Miriam Raftery

February 26, 2017 (Alpine) – Alpnie was once known as the honey production capital of the world.  Now here’s the buzz:  On Saturday, March 11 from 10 to 4, Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce will present the first annual Honey Festival to celebrate the region’s sweet success.

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February 24, 2017 (San Diego) -- Get ready to GO by BIKE! Register for Bike to Work Day 2017 and join thousands of commuters throughout the San Diego region as we GO by BIKE on Thursday, May 18.

When you register for Bike to Work Day, you can stop by one of 100 pit stops throughout San Diego County on Thursday, May 18 to pick up a FREE t-shirt, snacks, and encouragement. Pit stops will be open from 6 to 9 a.m. and locations will be listed on the Bike Month web page in early May.

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February 23, 2017 (Santee) – The Santee Garden Club announces upcoming meetings,  an “All About Worms” vermicomposting workshop, and a plant sale.

The club meetings at the Santee Library (9225 Carlton Hills Blvd., #17) on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

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February 23, 2017 (Jacumba) – On Saturday,  February 25^th, the Jacumba Hikers and Walkers will hike to the top of Mt. Tule.  With an elevation of 4,647 feet, Mt. Tule has spectacular views of Carrizo Gorge and McCain Valley. 

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February 22, 2017 (San Diego's East County) - This week’s Destination East County includes black history celebrations in Spring Valley and Cuyamaca College.

Plus, we’ll tell you about coming attractions including Jungle Book for Kids, concerts, carnival rides, a daffodil show, open house at a camel dairy, a healthcare fair and a stargazing party.

So scroll down for all of these events and many more!

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February 19, 2017 (Julian) – You’re invited to celebrate spring with the flower of hope at the 13^th annual Julian Daffodil Show.  The beautiful blooms can be viewed on March 4 and 5 at the historic town hall (2129 Main St.) in downtown Julian.