Generous car buffs encounter chili reception

At first glance, the Oct. 19 fund­raiser organized by Kiwanis might appear to be two different events: a chili cookoff held at the Alpine...

Decorate and extend the life of your carved pumpkin

It’s time to select and decorate pumpkins for your Hal­loween display. Get family and friends involved in a trip to the pumpkin farm and...

Halloween costumes that should be popular this year

Many of the costumes people will covet this year involve the movie and television charac­ters that have entertained the masses in the months leading...

Experiment with Halloween bark

Festive Halloween treats can be easily concocted with a little imagination. Crafting a home­made chocolate and candy bark is one way to incorporate many...

Connecting with faith

Reading scripture can be an integral part of participating in one’s religion and bringing a faithful community together. Scripture is an essential com­ponent of...

All the best will attend Best of Alpine and Back Country...

The Alpine Sun is hosting its inaugural red-carpet Best of Alpine and the Back Country party on Thursday, August 1 from 6-8pm at the...

Library a magic place during summer

Magician John Abrams entertains crowds all over California, but recently he chose to perform magic tricks involving exotic animals for young children seated criss-cross...

No reservation about best pickled preservation

The San Diego County Fair’s Home and Hobby exhibit included a Preserved Foods and Liqueurs contest in which Alpine’s Kathleen Downs obtained the Best...

It’s a grand barbecue

Eight minutes away from Alpine, on Olde Highway 80, in the former Flinn Springs Inn site, is a relatively new barbecue restaurant—Grand Ole BBQ. Grand...

Father’s Day event is no ‘phonus balonas’

The Alpine Historical Society is hosting a Father’s Day potluck and presentation at the Alpine Woman’s Club June 16 with stories and anecdotes from...