Music of Azerbaijan By Grossmont Symphony Orhestra & Master Chorale
Saturday March 10, 2012 Grossmont Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale performed Music of Azerbaijan at North Park Theater.
East County Chamber First Friday Breakfast March 2012
East County Chamber First Friday Breakfast March 2012
Miss Lakeside Scholarship Pageant
Photos by Rob Riingen The 50th Anniversary of the Miss Lakeside Scholarship Pageant was held on March 3rd at the Lakeside Community Center. The event featured many queens from the past 50 years. This years title holders are- Erica Cordes- Miss Lakeside, Rebecca Sullivan- 1st Princess, Celeste Frandsen- 2nd Princess, Paige Lott- Teen Miss Lakeside, [...]
Miss Santee La Mesa Pageant – 2012
Photos by Jay Renard Friday March 2nd was the Miss La Mesa and Miss Santee Pageants presented by the City of La Mesa, the City of Santee, Grossmont Center, La Mesa Chamber of Commerce and the Santee Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at the Sonrise Community Church in Santee. Miss Santee Maria Maes, [...]
Helix Charter High School Performing Arts Complex Groundbreaking
Photos by Jay Renard Wednesday February 29th was the groundbreaking for the Helix Charter High School Performing Arts Center. The 34,000 square foot center is scheduled to be complete in May 2013 and will seat 410 people. The complex contains a dance studio, digital music labs, band room, choral room, scene shop, costume shop, recital [...]
Santee Schools Art Show – 2012
Photos by Jay Renard Thuesday February 28th was the third annual Santee School District Foundation Art Show and Auction. The show was at the Santee Boys and Girls Club from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The show featured framed original student art, a silent auction of both local and student art, and a live auction [...]
Odie Goward Selected as El Cajon Citizen of the Year
February 27, 2012 Odie Goward was recognized by local political and business leaders as El Cajon’s Citizen of the Year. The annual event is sponsored by the East County Chamber of Commerce.
San Diego River Park Foundation Cleanup – Santee
Photos by Jay Renard Saturday February 25th, nearly 80 volunteers from the San Diego River Park Foundation’s Clean and Green Team and the Friends of Santee’s River Park met to remove trash and debris from the river habitat in Santee at Cottonwood Avenue and Chubb Lane near Town Center Park. The event started at 9:00 [...]
La Mesa Chamber Casino Royale
The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce hosted the 4th Annual Casino Royale on Thursday Feb 23rd at the Town and Country Hotel.
Grossmont College Receives Proclaimation from Santee City Council
Photos by Jay RenardWednesday February 22nd, the Santee City Council presented Grossmont College a proclamation for its support of the East County community. Accepting the proclamation was Dr. Sunita Cooke, Grossmont Community College’s President and Ernest Ewin Executive Director of Development Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges. Santee Mayor Randy Voepel made the presentation.This year [...]
NFL Play 60 at Santee Cajon Park School
Photos by Jay Renard Thursday, February 16th was the NFL Play 60 Challenge day at Santee’s Cajon Park School. The American Heart Association, San Diego Chargers, and the Santee School District are bringing this program to all students in grades 6 through 8. More than 2,200 students from the district’s 9 middle schools.There were 6 [...]
Lakeside’s Got Talent
The Lakeside Highway Lions Club and San Diego Gas and Electric presented “Lakeside’s Got Talent” on Saturday February 18th, 2012. The event featured local talent competing throughout the day to earn a spot in the finals and a chance to claim bragging rights and a portion of the $1,000 in prize money. First prize from [...]
Home of Guiding Hands holds Walk and Fun Run
SANTEE — The 2nd Annual Randy Jones 5K for Independence held on Saturday, February 18 at Santee Lakes raised over $21,000. All proceeds went directly towards the programs and services Home of Guiding Hands provides to over 800 San Diegans with developmental disabilities. Over 400 children and adults attended the event to show their support. [...]
City of La Mesa Celebrates Century of Smiles
By Jay Renard Saturday, February 18, 2012 The festivities started at 7:00 am on the 2nd story of the Grossmont ShoppingCenter parking structure. Food and beverages were availble. Hundreds of La Mesans socialized on the parking structure enjoying a sunny San Diegan day. At 8:00 am, staff volunteers started placing people on the outlined “100” [...]
Grossmont College Valentine’s Day Sweethearts Dessert Reception Celebration
February 10, 2012 Grossmont College hosted a dessert reception and celebration for couples who met at Grossmont College.
Santee Sportsplex Girls Fast Pitch Softball
Photos by Jay RenardLast Saturday and Sunday (2/11 & 2/12) Santee Sportsdplex hosted Triple Crown Sports Girls Fastpitch Softball. Teams from Southern California and Arizona competed in Santee. This is the 3rd year of the event.
Congresswoman Susan Davis hears small business concerns at Grove Pastry Shop in Lemon Grove.
Monday February 13, 2012 Congresswoman Susan Davis visited with Grove Pastry Shop owner Teresa Johnson on Monday February 13, 2012 to listen to her concerns about the unintended consequences of rules and regulations effecting small businesses. Lemon Grove Councilwoman Mary England was also on hand to listen to the issues facing small business owners. England [...]
Santee Chamber of Commerce’s Award Night Celebration at Barona Resort and Casino
Photos by Jay Renard Friday February 10th was the Santee Chamber of Commerce’s Award Night Celebration at Barona Resort and Casino. The evening began with a no host bar. At 7:00, Master of Ceremonies, Steve Hamann began the program with a welcome and live auction. Dinner was then served. Dana Sass, Community Relations Manager for [...]
Rob and Claudia Rowsell Recognized for Service by Senator Joel Anderson
Tuesday February 7, 2012 – Jennifer Hardin presented certificates of outstanding service to Rob and Claudia Roswsell on behalf of California State Senator Joel Anderson. Jennifer thanked Rob and Claudia for their tireless work in the community and for always maintaining a positive outlook even when surrounded by negative circumstances. Jennifer said that Rob is [...]
East County Chamber Gala 2012
February 4, 2012 – he East County Chamber of Commerce held their annual gala at the U.S Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego. More than 350 attended the sold out event. Outstanding individuals and businesses were recognized.
Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges Students Serve Community
February 4, 2012 – tudents from Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges volunteered their time to wash vans for Home of Guiding Hands in El Cajon.
Secrets of Success Shared at East County Chamber First Friday Breakfast
The East County Chamber of Commerce held their monthly First Friday Breakfast. Networking expert Rhonda Sher shared secrets of networking success with those in attendance.
Chinese New Celebration at El Cajon Valley High School
Thursday February, 2012 El Cajon Valley High School was honored as a partner with the Confucius Institute School of Language and SDSU. This partnership supports the Chinese program at ECVH. Professional dancers and musicians from China entertained students and faculty of El Cajon Valley High School. Part of this celebration includes a plaque ceremony as [...]
