Fourth annual Santee Bluegrass Festival was a big hit

The sun sets over the 2013 Santee Bluegrass Festival

On Saturday, September 14, over 1000 people took part in the fourth annual Santee Bluegrass Festival. This event, which began as the Santee Wine and Bluegrass Festival, but has since expanded the offerings with local craft beers and plenty of food, helps to raise money for recreation services in Santee. It was a fun evening of music, food, wine and beer, and community. Box Canyon and The Tail Draggers provided the bluegrass and over two dozen wineries and breweries brought out samples. Over a dozen restaurants and caterers provided the food for the evening. For more about the festival, read my article in Santee Examiner.

Santee Coffee Corner celebrates grand opening of second location

Duane and Suzie Parks cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of their second Coffee Corner location.

The popular Coffee Corner has opened up a second location in Santee Town Center near Home Depot and Chuze Fitness. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday morning, September 6, 2013, to celebrate. On hand were member of the Santee City Council, Santee Chamber of Commerce and representatives from the offices of U.S. Representative Duncan Hunter, State Senator Joel Anderson and State Assemblyman Brian Jones.

For more detail, read my article on Santee Examiner.