East County Community Times May 2, 2019

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Realtors Trade Group Honored for Helping East County Homeless Population The Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors (PSAR), a real estate trade group for San Diego-area realtors, recently presented a $5,000 check to the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce Foundation to help pay for a website featuring resources to assist homeless people in the East County.

The El Cajon City Council at its April 23 meeting hosted a check presentation ceremony recognizing the PSAR grant to the East County Chamber of Commerce.

PSAR was honored for funding the creation of www.ECAssist.org, a one-stop online resource offering information on services based on either location or need. At the website, people looking for food resources can go to a column on the left and find links to pantries in various East County locations.

Another click leads to phone numbers for various hotlines to medical care and shelters.

“I’m very proud of our Association’s efforts to assist in finding solutions to reduce homelessness,” said Robert Calloway, 2019 PSAR president. “This website is an excellent resource that will help the homeless and near homeless in the East County.”

Also attending the presentation from PSAR were: Kay LeMenager, realtor and chair of the Communications and Marketing Committee chair, East County Homeless Task Force; Tracy Morgan Hollingworth, PSAR government affairs director.

Representing the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce at the presentation was Joe Mackey, interim CEO. Also attending the presentation were: Anna Marie Piconi Snyder, consulting project director, East County Homeless Task Force; Carol Lewis, coordinator, El Cajon Collaborative.

“It’s very rewarding to be part of the Homeless Task Force,” said LeMenager. “Our group discovered that helpful information was not organized and accessible to our homeless population. That’s when the idea of a homeless resources website came together.”

“Access to information and communications powered by technology is nearly universal in today’s world,” said Hollingworth. “The presentation at the El Cajon City Council meeting demonstrated how important organizations such as PSAR can make significant contributions to our community.”

Since its founding in November 2016, the East County Homeless Task Force has been working collaboratively as a grass roots effort involving more than 300 East County community leaders to develop solutions to reduce homelessness in the East County communities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley and Alpine.

The Task Force’s organizational structure has 10 “solution groups.” Officials said the Access to Services Solutions group and the Communications and Marketing Committee group worked together to create a website offering ways a homeless person could get help in the East County and provide a way for the public to contribute to those solutions.

Studies have confirmed that a majority of people experiencing homeless have cell phones providing access to the Internet. One study said that 70 percent of homeless patients visiting emergency departments had cell phones. Another study conducted by researchers Melody Kim, Melissa Cameron and Alex Fung found that 8 out of 11 homeless people in San Diego County had cell phones and the other two were seeking replacements.

It’s estimated that East County has more than 1,000 homeless residents, according to a 2018 study, called the Point In Time Count, conducted by the San Diego Regional Task Force on the Homeless, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The $5,000 from the realtors group went to the East County Chamber Foundation, the Chamber’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation. The presentation at the El Cajon City Council meeting was scheduled for the month of April in recognition of Fair Housing Month, as declared by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In 2018, the Fair Housing Act celebrated its 50th anniversary.

The act is designed to protect Americans from discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of housing based on color, race, national origin, religion, sex and disability.

Santee Citizen Receives Proclamation for Service to the City Santee – Wednesday, April 24 – Charlie Plavi received a proclamation from Vice Mayor, Stephen Houlihan, at the regular meeting of the Santee City Council. Charlie is a phenomenal volunteer for the City of Santee Recreation Department. He can be seen at most of the Santee special events and summer concerts. He was recently recognized as an award recipient for his exceptional volunteer work in Santee from the California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS). Congratulations, Charlie Plavi!

El Cajon City Council Meeting Special Presentation El Cajon – Tuesday, April 23 - Two students were honored at the El Cajon City Council meeting by the City of El Cajon Youth Coalition as “Youth of the Year” - a middle school and high school student were chosen. Congratulations to the Middle School Student of the Year is Jodi Isidro from Emerald Middle School and Sandrien Mekany from Valhalla High School.

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On The Cover Leadership East County- Join the “Best Class of 2020” Leadership East County is now accepting applications for the “best class” of 2020. Class will start late August 2019. Past alumni include business leaders from Santee Lakes, Grossmont Healthcare District, Noah Homes, El Cajon Police Department, Heartland Fire, Waste Management and more! If you want to contribute to East County, experience behind the scenes tours of different industries, and meet like-minded leaders, this program is for you. Any questions please contact Steve Lachman at stevel@eastcountychamber.org

El Cajon - Saturday April 27 – The 18th Morning Glory Brunch was held at the Garden & Aquatic Center of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC). CEO, Debra Emerson was there to welcome guests.

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For the second year in a row, the Grossmont College Career Education and Workforce Development Division is sponsoring an Apprenticeship Fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in the Main Quad.

More than 35 apprenticeships and employers are registered to participate. Connect and learn more about apprenticeship programs in trades including electrical, masonry, plumbing, construction, carpentry, roofers and ironworkers.

Other industries and employers are also represented, including the state Department of Rehabilitation, the county Registrar of Voters, insurance brokers, childcare and early education. The Apprenticeship Fair is free and open to the public.

Student-run Coyote Music Festival Always a Howling Good Time Some of the region’s top young musical talents converge May 4 at Cuyamaca College when the 11th Annual Coyote Music Festival returns to the Rancho San Diego campus’ Grand Lawn. The free, family-friendly festival features groups with styles ranging from dream pop to alternative folk and rhythm and blues playing on two stages from noon to 4 p.m. Food trucks and vendors will be on hand, too.

The entirely student-run event culminates a semester-long Music Industry Seminar class that covers everything involved in staging a music festival, including marketing, promotions, production, booking, staging, and sound engineering. Cuyamaca College is the only community college in the county offering a transfer program that combines music with marketing and production.

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Alpine - April 23 – Join us for the Water Wise & Butterflies Festival, Plant Sale and Butterfly Release on Saturday, May 4.

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Additionally, Barons Market Alpine and Alpine Creek Town Center will host a LIVE butterfly release of Painted Ladies and Monarchs, also on Saturday, May 4. The release is also FREE for attendees and will happen right at noon, in front of Barons Market, 1347 Tavern Road, Alpine, and Monarch Host Plants will be available for purchase.

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T o learn more about Vintage Alpine and the Kiwanis Club of Alpine, visit www.VintageAlpine.org. No one under 21 will be admitted.

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St. Madeliene Sophie’s Center 18th Annual Morning Glory Brunch El Cajon - Saturday April 27 – The 18th Morning Glory Brunch was held at the Garden & Aquatic Center of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC). CEO, Debra Emerson was there to welcome guests. VIP guests were on hand for unveiling of the new Serenity Garden, donated

by The Alexander and Eva Nemeth Foundation.

The afternoon included a butterfly release, bites, beverage tastings, live music on multiple stages, art demonstrations, floral creations, boutique shopping, auctions, cooking demonstration

by Chef Josef Felts of Green Dragon Tavern & Museum, and the signature Frog Race. Models walked through the event wearing a preview of fashions for SMSC’s 42nd Haute with Heart Fashion Show. Chris Hinman was Honorary Chairman and Steve Hamann was Master of Ceremonies.

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Lakeside Rodeo

Lakeside Western Days Parade

Lakeside – Saturday, April 27 - The Lakeside Rodeo held 5 performances at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds over the weekend of April 26-28. Don Jesser was the Rodeo Announcer and Kevin Higley was the Rodeo Clown & Barrelman. The featured stock contractor was Western Rodeo Company led by Ted Groene. Lakeside’s Professional Rodeo included seven events: bareback riding (8 second ride); tie down roping; saddle bronc riding (8 second ride), bull riding (8 second ride), steer wrestling, team roping, and barrel racing. 2019 Mis Rodeo Lakeside, Renee Winter and 2019 Junior Mis Rodeo Lakeside, Vianette Garcia were on hand for the event.

Lakeside – Saturday, April 27 - The 54th Annual Lakeside Western Days Parade began at the corner of Woodside Avenue and Wintergardens,Blvd., down Maine Avenue to the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds. It had floats, bands, equestrian groups, Color Guard and Drill Teams, cars, clowns, local personalities, and local dignitaries. The event was Sponsored by the Lakeside Chamber of Commerce, Williams & Sons Masonry, Inc., KRC Rock, Inc., Lloyd’s Collision Center, Lakeside Union School District, Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy. Payton’s Hardware, and Southland Envelope Company, Inc.

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Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival at Cuyamaca College El Cajon – Saturday, April 24 - Cuyamaca College, The Water Conservation Garden, and the Heritage of the Americas Museum held their 26th Annual Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival, It included butterfly releases, Butterfly Pavilion tours, kids activities & craft vendors, landscape design consultations, garden tours, story time with Ms. Metamorphosis, Pollinator Party with Ms. Smarty-Plants, landscape and gardens plants sale, food trucks, vendors, educational exhibits, docent-led museum tours, fine arts show, and animal encounter.

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Senator Brian Jones Hosted Town Hall Meeting in Lemon Grove Lemon Grove – Thursday, April 25 – California Senator Brian Jones, hosted a Town Hall Meeting for the public in Lemon Grove. Over 100 constituents attended the event at Lemon Blossom Hall. Refreshments were courtesy of Lemon Grove Bakery and Dunkin’ Donuts.

Lemon Grove Mayor, Racquel Vasquez was in attendance along with many other local elected officials. At the end of the meeting, Senator Jones had Lori Brown, his State Constituent Services Representative available to speak with individuals regarding any personal California issues.

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