Fund Raiser at Filippi’s

This Tuesday, November 10, Filippi’s Pizza Grotto is holding a fund raiser to help a young lady who was seriously injured in an auto accident. Local on-air personality Clint August will host the evening and Simply Spa’s Thomas Hootman will back him up. The event runs from 6:00-9:00 pm, and a portion of the buffet [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Mother Goose Parade Fundraiser Planned

According to the Mother Goose Parade Association, there will be a parade this year - although somewhat smaller than last year’s.  There will be no big name stars, but there will still be local groups, marching bands, and floats.  Honestly, maybe this is for the best, as the parade had been gradually getting more “Hollywood” in [...]

Fire Preparedness

Temperatures are up, humidity is down, and several parts of the state are already in flames. Here is a message from First District County Supervisor, Greg Fox
Prepare for Wildfires
 With temperatures soaring this week and conditions remaining very dry, firefighters throughout the region are on high alert and are preparing for the possibility of wildfires. All [...]