Entries from October 2009

October 31, 2009

Time Again for Annual Santee Pancake Breakfast

Once again the Santee Firefighters and the San Diego Sheriff’s Department are sponsoring the annual Santee Pancake Breakfast to benefit needy local families. This coming Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7, you can join our local safety providers and community members at Fire Station 4, at 8950 Cottonwood Ave. For just $4 ($3 for [...]

October 31, 2009

Upcoming Grand Openings – November 2009

Two new businesses will be celebrating Grand Openings in the first week of November. This just shows that even in the shakey economic times we’re having, there are entrepreneurs who are willing to take the big step and go for it.
The first Grand Opening celebration is Wednesday, November 4, at 4:30 pm when Aloha Pet [...]

October 29, 2009

Santee City Council Approves Cable Ski Project

According to news reports, the Santee City Council approved the proposed building of a Cable Ski course on Lake 1 of the Santee Lakes during their Wednesday, October 28, meeting. There has been a great deal of controversy surrounding this project, but as of now it is a go. However, the Council will revisit the [...]

October 26, 2009

Stampede for Boys and Girls Club

This Friday, October 30, the Boys and Girls Clubs of East County will hold its annual fund raiser at the Barona Resort & Casino. The event, dubbed Auction Stampede 2009, celebrates the memory of longtime community leader and supporter of children’s activities and events, Harold Hilliker. In keeping with the Wild West theme, the night’s festivities begin [...]

October 22, 2009

Shop for a Cure at Grossmont Center

 This Saturday, October 24, Grossmont Center and Sharp Grossmont Hospital present Power Shop for a Cure to support the hospital’s Breast Health Navigator Program. The day kicks off at 7:30 am with registration and a free breakfast at Panera Bread. At 9:00 am there is a Pre-Shop Stretch, followed by a 1 mile Wake Up [...]

October 20, 2009

Santee Chamber Presents “Business Partnerships for Progress”

This Thursday morning, October 22, the Santee Chamber of Commerce and the East County Regional Chamber of Commerce will present a free (everyone’s favorite word) information session entitled “Business Partnerships for Progress.” This event brings together representatives from some of the member companies in the two Chambers to share ideas and information on dealing with business during [...]

October 20, 2009

CYT East Presents “Bridge to Terebithia”

Ashley Fishman plays Leslie Burke and Dallas Perry is Jesse Aarons in the CYT East production of ‘Bridge to Terebithia”
This weekend Christian Youth Theater, East County, presents the musical version of “Bridge to Terebithia” at the East County Performing Arts Center (ECPAC). This is a heartwarming story of friendship, discovery, and loss with a backing of [...]

October 18, 2009

Chamber Awards Night a Winner at Barona

Friday night, October 16, the Santee Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards Night at Barona Resort and Casino. The Awards Night is the opportunity to recognize citizens and businesses that help to make Santee a special community. A big “Thank You” goes out to the folks at Barona for hosting the event as well [...]

October 16, 2009

Interest “Peaks” for October Chamber Mixer

One of the best-attended Santee Chamber of Commerce After-5 Mixers took place on Thursday, October 15, as around three dozen members and guests gathered at Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse. Maybe they were there to help support and celebrate the great efforts the Chamber makes for the local business community, or possibly for the networking and camaraderie. [...]

October 15, 2009

Santee Chamber of Commerce Events

The Santee Chamber of Commerce has several events coming up over the next week. First, the monthly After-5 Mixer is this today – Thursday, October 15 - at Pinnacle Peak Restaurant beginning at 5:30 pm. This is a great way to meet other local business people, and have some really good food as well. Pinnacle Peak is located [...]