La Mesa events

ART, MUSIC AND MORE AT 11TH ANNUAL HEART OF MT. HELIX AUGUST 11 



Source: Mt. Helix Park Foundation

July 12, 2018 (La Mesa) - Tickets are on sale now for the 11th annual heART of Mt. Helix. You’re invited to come and experience local art, music and cuisine at Mt. Helix Park’s popular celebration/fundraiser held at one of East County’s most extraordinary venues. 

  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          COME TO THE CABARET:  JUNE 17 AT SAN PASQUAL WINERY TASTING ROOM IN LA MESA
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


By Miriam Raftery


June 11, 2018 (La Mesa) – What good is sitting alone in your room? As the song goes, come to the cabaret this Sunday, June 17 at San Pasqual Winery’s tasting room in the La Mesa downtown village. This night of story and song in the winery’s intimate back room will feature four talented singers Roylee York, Tim Moore, Amy Rubinate and Ron Snyder on piano, organized by Los Angeles producer Clifford Bell. 


The 6 p.m. show has a $15 cover charge plus two items minimum (beverages and light snacks are available).


For tickets, visit https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3476298.




  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          HEARTLAND FIRE & RESCUE HOSTS PANCAKE BREAKFAST & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING JUNE 10 IN LA MESA
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


East County News Service


May 29, 2018 (La Mesa) – On Sunday, June 10, Heartland firefighters of La Mesa will present a pancake breakfast fundraiser at La Mesa Fire Station 11, 8034 Allison Avenue. The event, suitable for all ages, will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.




  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          ART IN THE PARK JUNE 10 IN LA MESA
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


East County News Service


May 29, 2018 (La Mesa) - The Foothills Art Association invites everyone to enjoy “Art in the Park” an art show and sale at MacArthur Park in La Mesa on Sunday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Many local artists will be displaying and selling their artwork during a festive day in La Mesa’s newest community park. See the art, listen to the music, bring a picnic lunch, and enjoy a family day at MacArthur Park.  




  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          OASIS AT GROSSMONT CENTER HOSTS SPECIAL FREE PROGRAM ON GROSSMONT HOSPITAL HISTORY BOOK
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


 


East County News Service


	May 28, 2018 (La Mesa) – San Diego Oasis, a nonprofit that promotes successful aging throughout San Diego County for anyone over age 50, will host author and local historian Jim Newland for a special presentation discussing a new book on the history of Grossmont Hospital from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 31, at the Oasis Lifelong Learning Center at the Grossmont Center mall, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa. The public is invited to attend this free presentation. For more information, call (619) 881-6262 or visit www.sandiegooasis.org.


 




  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          KIWANIS CLUB OF LA MESA PRESENTS A MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER JUNE 3 
        

          

    
  
  

  




 


Source: Kiwanis Club of La Mesa


May 25, 2018 (La Mesa) --  Come solve a murder!  The Kiwanis Club of La Mesa presents its 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on Sunday, June 3 beginning at 6 p.m. with a three-course dinner interspersed by live performances of “Boats, Bodies & Betrayal,” an original script.  




  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          EAT YOUR “HEART OUT” AT THE TASTE OF LA MESA JUNE 11TH: TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
        

          

    
  
  

  







 


East County News Service


May 6, 2018 (La Mesa) - The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce announces that the 10th annual “Taste of La Mesa” will be held on Monday, June 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the La Mesa Community Center (4975 Memorial Drive) in La Mesa.  The event features samples of foods, wines, and beers from dozens of local restaurants, wineries and breweries.




  


      
  
  






  
        

              

          LA MESA FLAG DAY PARADE JUNE 2 
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


East County News Service


May 1, 2018 (La Mesa) - The City of La Mesa will present a Salute to Old Glory at its annual Flag Day parade on Saturday, June 2nd down La Mesa Boulevard in the La Mesa downtown village.


Pre-parade entertainment includes performances by local middle school bands at 9 a.m., with the parade rolling out at 10 a.m.  This year’s grand marshal will local historian and author Jim Newland.


There will also be a free ice cream social after the parade at La Mesa Blvd. and 4th Street to round out a day of patriotic celebration.




  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          JOIN EAST COUNTY DINING CLUB JANUARY 25 FOR A RUSSIAN-UKRANIAN FEAST AT VILLAGE HOUSE KALINA
        

          

    
  
  

  


 












 


January 7, 2018 (La Mesa) --You’re invited to a Russian and Ukrainian feast with our East County Dining Club on Thursday, January 25th  at 6:30 p.m. at Village House Kalina (8302 Parkway Drive, La Mesa). As always, we’ll have prizes galore! Proceeds benefit East County Magazine and our wildfire/emergency alerts.


 Join us on our culinary adventure to the land of hearty and flavorful fare  – food that nourished the creative powers of Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky,  Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Pasternak, Cossack dancers and the Bolshoi Ballet.  Da!


This restaurant seats only 38 people so we expect to sell out; early RSVPs are recommended.


We must receive your RSVP no later Jan. 24, along with choice of entree (see list below) since these special dishes take time to prepare!


  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          FUN, FOOD AND PRIZES AT LA MESA CHAMBER'S SUMMER BASH BUSINESS EXPO AUGUST 17
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


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August 16, 2017 (La Mesa) – The public is invited to join members of the business community to view the goods and services they provide, mix and mingle on Thursday, August 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the La Mesa Community Center (4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa.). You can also taste foods from many local restaurants and win over40 door prizes from participating vendors.


  


      
  
  






  
        

              

          INTERFAITH COUNCIL HOSTS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE IN LA MESA SEPT. 25
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


East County News Service


Photo:   Last year’s International Peace  Day in La Mesa drew a crowd.


September 17, 2016  (La Mesa)--The Interfaith Council of La Mesa is celebrating it's 3rd annual International Day of Peace in La Mesa on Sept. 25 at 3:30 p.m. in Aztec Park (7945 Morocco Drive) as part of a global effort.  All are welcome at the event, which aims to bring awareness to “the need to promote peace, unity and good will in both local and global communities.”  (View flyer)


	


  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          AROUND MT. HELIX:  AUTHOR/HISTORIAN JAMES NEWLAND SPEAKS SEPT. 17 
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


East County News Service


	September 16, 2016 (La Mesa) -- Local author and La Mesa Historical Society President James Newland will make a presentation based on his book "Around Mt. Helix" at the La Mesa branch of the county library (8047 Allison Ave.) in La Mesa on Saturday, September 17 at 10:30 a.m.


	


  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          43RD ANNUAL LA MESA OKTOBERFEST SEPT. 30 - OCT. 2
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


East County News Service


August 19, 2016 (La Mesa) - You're invited to the largest Oktoberfest celebration west of the Mississippi:  La Mesa Oktoberfest from September 30 to October 2, 2016.


	The free event is spread out over nearly six blocks in La Mesa Village and features hundreds of exhibitors, family friendly activities, German food, music, dancing, outfits, games and of course, beer.


  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          LA MESA ARTIST EXHIBITS LANDMARKS IN WATERCOLORS AT LA MESA HEALTH LIBRARY
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


East County News Service


 


August 9, 2016 (La Mesa) –  The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, a consumer health library at 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, is now hosting its Summer Art Exhibit featuring 19 watercolor paintings by award-winning artist Marilyn Hadley Hallam of La Mesa. The show runs through September 30. The exhibit features paintings of San Diego and Southern California landmarks, as well as landscapes.




  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          HEALTH CARE LIBRARY IN LA MESA WILL DISCUSS PREVENTIVE CARE WITH ACUPUNCTURE 
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


East County News Service


 


August 8, 2016 (La Mesa) – The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, will host “Preventive Care with Acupuncture,” a free presentation about how acupuncture can treat a variety of health issues, from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24. The program is part of the library’s Wellness Wednesday series, normally held on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Advance RSVP is not necessary. 




  


      
  
  






  
        

              

          LA MESA TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING AUG. 3 ON COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY PROGRAM; ALTERNATIVE TO SDG&E
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


East County News Service


	July 28, 2016 (La Mesa) – Should La Mesa give its residents an option to purchase power through a  community choice energy program (also known as community choice aggregation) instead of from SDG&E?


  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          GIRLS NIGHT OUT - THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB JULY 8 - AUGUST 7, 2016 AT LAMPLIGHTERS
        

          

    
  
  

  






















 


By Kathy Carpenter




Associate/Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatreereviews.com




July 27, 2016 (La Mesa) - Remember the good times you've enjoyed with your girlfriends over the years? The Dixie Swim Club is the story of five friends who won a championship swim meet together in college. They bonded together and meet every year on the Outer Banks off the coast of North Carolina at the same rental beach cottage. Best friends stay together no matter what.


  


      
  
  






  
        

              

          LET YOUR DAUGHTER BE A PRINCESS THIS SUMMER - BEUATY AND THE BEAST JULY 9-16, 2016
        

          

    
  
  

  










 


Young Actor's Theatre Presents Beauty and the Beast July 7 - 16th, 2016




By Kathy Carpenter




Associate/ Youth Reviewer www.sdtheatre.com




July 9, 2016 (La Mesa) - Did you ever want to be a Disney princess as a little girl? According to Isbella Lenhoff's bio, when she was four, she believed she was Princess Belle. Many years later, Isabella is the perfect Belle. I've been watching her act for several years now and this was her best role. She is a true star with an amazing voice.


  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          BUTLER’S COFFEE HOUSE GRAND OPENING IN SPRING VALLEY JUNE 25TH
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


East County News Service


June 23, 2016 (Casa de Oro) -- On Saturday June 25th, Butler’s Coffee House invites you to celebrate their grand opening. The event includes coffee, food, and live music. The ribbon cutting will start at 10:30 a.m. and includes a flag ceremony at 11:00 a.m.


  


      
  
  





  
        

              

           MUSIC NIGHTS IN NOVEMBER: SAN PASQUAL WINERY IN LA MESA
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


East County News Service


October 18, 2015 (La Mesa) – The San Pasqual Winery Tasting Room at 8364 La Mesa Blvd. in La Mesa announces a series of music nights in November featuring talented artists performing Spanish and classical guitar, blues, folk, bluegrass, country, classic rock, jazz with a Latin twist and more.  Admission is free; wine, cheese, crackers and dessert are available for purchase in this intimate back-room setting.  Scroll down for details on each concert, and for more information, visit www.sanpasqualwinery.com


  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          LA MESA MAY ACTIVITIES
        

          

    
  
  

  
By Kristin Kjaero


April 30, 2015 (La Mesa) – With all the activities available this month, there has to be something for everyone here.


Events range from star gazing party on Mt. Helix to a free boot camp, s SANDAG public workshops on regional growth plans through 2050, what is arguable the community's most popular event, the La Mesa Flag Day Parade (if you're not in it, you're probably watching it)... and oh, so much more.


  


      
  
  





  
        

              

           PARTY WITH THE PRESS--OUR "FUN" RAISING EVENT FOR EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE  AT NEXT DOOR WINE & CRAFT BREW BAR
        

          

    
  
  

  


PARTY WITH THE PRESS!


Yes we still have space available -- so come on out and "Party with the Press" & benefit East County Magazine's nonprofit community media:


Sunday, October 26 from 4-7 p.m.  at Next Door Wine & Craft Beer Bar


7235 El Cajon Blvd.in San Diego  (just east of La Mesa; take I-8 to 70th, left on El Cajon Blvd.)


Includes wine tasting & craft beer tasting, a fabulous feast, lots of prizes, & fun galore!  


 Details below. Cheers!


  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          KEEPING PERSPECTIVE:  O’DUNN FINE ART PLANS GRAND REOPENING JUNE 27
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


 


 


 


 


By Miriam Raftery


Photo, right: La Jolla Cove, by W. Jason Situ


June 25, 2014 (La Mesa)— When an out-of-control truck smashed through the picture window of her gallery on La Mesa Boulevard back on June 2, artist Shannon O’Dunn kept it all in perspective.


Now she’s hosting a grand reopening at O’Dunn Fine Art, 8325 La Mesa Boulevard, inviting the community to share in champaign, chocolates, live music, and some fine new works of art that she has acquired since the unexpected closure. The event will be held on Friday, June 27 from 5 to 8 p.m.  “Come celebrate a new chapter in fine art for East County,” says O’Dunn. “We would love to see you here!"


  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          SILENT FILMS TAKE THE SILVER SCREEN IN LA MESA ON JANUARY 11
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


January 2, 2014 (La Mesa) –The Flying A Studio once produced silent movies from its studio in La Mesa, filming on location across East County.


On January 11, the La Mesa Historical Society in partnership with the Theatre Organ Society of San Diego presents an original, locally-produced 1911 Allan Dwan directed Flying A one-reeler silent movie, "The Ranchman's Nerve" along with Douglas Fairbanks in his swashbuckling silent farewell from 1929 "The Iron Mask." Showtime begins at 7 p.m.


  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          “YOU MISSED” COMEDY COMES TO LA MESA & KNSJ ON SUNDAY NIGHTS
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


East County welcomes “You Missed”, a new comedy program starring Diane Jean, Al Gavi, Chris Clobber, Young Lucas, and Charlie the Yellow Bird. 


“You Missed” is packed with humor, lots of strange stories from around the world, political perspectives from the right, left and people that just don’t give a damn.


“You Missed” is recording live  at the Space Bar in La Mesa on Sunday Nights from 6-7PM.  The show will air on KNSJ  89.1 Community Radio, Networking for social justice, Friday-Sunday at 4PM streaming worldwide on www.KNSJ.org. “You Missed” Pod Cast coming soon.


  


      
  
  





  
        

              

          MT. HELIX WINE GROWERS HOSTS MEET & GREET OCT. 20
        

          

    
  
  

  


 


September 14, 2013 (Mt. Helix ) – If you own a winery or vineyard, or want to learn more about becoming a wine maker or growing grapes, you’re invited to the second annual Mt. Helix Wine Growers “Meet and Greet” on Sunday, October 20 from 2 to 5 pm.


“This is a casual event to give fellow vine growers and wine making enthusiast an opportunity to meet one another and share experiences. Also, several experts will be there to speak with anyone who has questions regarding growing grapes or maintaining a vineyard,” said Stephanie Young, founder of the organization.  “All are welcome to attend regardless if they currently have a vineyard or are interested in planting a few vines in the future.”


  


      
  
  



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