Happy First Birthday this weekend to For the Love Gift Boutique in Alpine!
Owner Kelly Boykin is celÂebrating today through Sunday, Sept. 30, with a huge Customer Appreciation Sale at her unique, affordable shop at 2530 Alpine Blvd., Ste. E, next to Janet’s MonÂtana Café.
The store is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday -Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
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Deep pit BBQ beef, pork and turkey with all the side dishes?
It must be the Annual Deep Pit BBQ on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Alpine VFW Bert Fuller Post 9578, 9578, 844 Tavern Road in Alpine!
Open to the public, the vets are also presenting drawings, auctions, prizes and more startÂing at 1 p.m. The Rockhounds band will play from 3-7 p.m. All proceeds go to veterans’ organiÂzations.
Tax-deductible tickets are $15 in advance at the post or by phone or $20 at the door. Children 6 and under are free. Please bring your favorite desÂsert! (Photo courtesy of VFW) and politicians around the world.
Discover more about Eltinge on Sunday, Oct. 21, after the AlÂpine Historical Society’s potluck lunch and general meeting at the Alpine Woman’s Club, 2156 Alpine Blvd.Bring a potluck item for lunch at 1 p.m. or arrive at 1:45 p.m. to hear guest speaker and historic archaeologist Susan D. Walter talk about Eltinge.
Seating is limited. Call (619) 885- 8063 or e-mail info@alpinÂehistory.org to RSVP.
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Glowing holiday lights will signal the approach of the 23rd Annual Alpine Village ChristÂmas Parade of Lights & Snow Festival! The Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce presÂents the big event, which draws crowds from around San Diego County to the foothills commuÂnity. This year the night parade and free snow festival with real snow will be on Friday, Dec. 7.
Parade, vendor and holiday lighting contest applications are online at www.alpinechamÂber.com, by email at lorib@alpinÂechamber.com Call (619) 445-2722 for details.
