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This Weekend - Warbird Expo at Gillespie Field! Bring the family and see classic aircraft, classic cars and more! •
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Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Location: Gillespie Field, west ramp, on N. Marshall Avenue
Warbirds, classic aircraft, classic and historic vehicles, WWII memorabilia and collectibles, from books, toys and more! Admission is $5 for adults, 12-17 $3, kids under 12 are free. Hosted by the Commemorative Air Force. For more information, visit www.ag1caf.org. Applications Are Now Being Accepted for the Miss El Cajon Pageant! Would you like to be the next Miss El Cajon? Pageant officials are now accepting applications for the 2019 Miss El Cajon pageant. An orientation will be held this coming Saturday, April 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the 360 Events Room at Parkway Plaza near Macy’s. Young ladies ages 13-27 may apply for the competition. There is also an all-new non-competitive Princess program for ages 6 – 12, taking place. Participants must reside in the City of El Cajon, or attend school in El Cajon. There is no talent or swimsuit competition. Representatives are also being selected for Rancho San Diego and Jamul, six titles and awards including a Parkway Plaza Ambassador. Apply today by visiting www.misselcajonpageants.com, at the bottom of the opening page you’ll find where to submit your name. Taking part in this pageant is an excellent opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills, make lasting friendships, represent your City and promote volunteerism! El Cajon Rotary Rock & Roll Fun Fundraiser The Rotary Club of El Cajon invites you to their annual fundraiser titled “Rock n’ Roll!” •
Date: Saturday, April 13
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Time: 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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Location: El Cajon Elks Lodge, 1400 E. Washington Avenue Enjoy a delicious dinner and live music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, a live and silent auction! Tickets
are $60 per person, $20 for children under 12. Every dollar raised supports programs in the community and Rotary International’s effort to eradicate polio. For reservations and more information, visit www. elcajonrotary.org or call (619) 977-6497. April 17 - October 30 - Cajon Classic Car Shows - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., 200 block of E. Main Street. Free to attend. Expect street closures for the April 17 opening day of the car show! For details, visit www. downtownelcajon.com. This event column is courtesy of Monica Zech, Public Information Officer for the City of El Cajon (619) 441-1737 or mzech@cityofelcajon.us.
California Senator Brian Jones Tours Baker Electric Home Energy SAN DIEGO, CA — April 2 — Baker Electric Home Energy, a leading San Diego company specializing in advanced solar systems, home batteries as well as heating and air conditioning services and smart home solutios, hosted State Senator Brian Jones (Republican, Santee) on Friday, March 22. The Senator’s visit was intended to gain a greater understanding of solar and home battery technology as well as renewable energy’s impact on the San Diego job market and economy. Following President Mike Teresso’s presentation describing Baker’s 80 years of history, market and portfolio of products and services, Senator Jones was given a tour of the Escondido offices and extensive warehouse. Baker, ranked #1 in market share in the Southern California service area, has installed over 10,000 residential solar systems. Senator Jones learned about the strategy behind Baker’s impressive growth, their diversification and their upcoming April 2019 move to a new facility intended to house their growing workforce. At the conclusion of the tour Senator Jones said, “Baker’s impressive operations, 223 employees and growing market share have made them one of the most significant local, family-owned businesses in North County. Their solar and home battery systems are helping homeowners in San Diego, western Riverside and southern Orange Counties save on their electricity costs and chart their energy independence.” “We were honored to share the Baker success story and our company operations with Senator Jones. He has a clear appreciation for the importance of renewable energy to Southern California homeowners and its growing significance to our local job market and the state’s economy,” commented Teresso. Information on all of Baker Electric Home Energy’s products and services can be found at https://BakerHomeEnergy.com.
ALPINE KIWANIS HOST EASTER BREAKFAST SUNDAY, APRIL 21 Alpine – Alpine Kiwanis will host its 65th Annual Easter Breakfast on Sunday, April 21, from 7 to 11:30 am, at the Alpine Elementary School, 1850 Alpine Boulevard, in Alpine. Youngsters can dye eggs, decorate cookies, hunt for plastic eggs filled with rewards and hang out with the Easter Bunny. You’re invited to hop on over to enjoy pancakes, sausage, eggs and more—all while benefitting local charities and events sponsored by Kiwanis. The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is a major sponsor of this event and has a long tradition of sharing with the community as well as their brothers and sisters in Baja Norte. Their sponsorship of this Kiwanis event as well as others demonstrates that commitment to our community. Tickets are available for a $6 donation for adults and $3 for children 12 and younger. For more information, go to www.alpinekiwanis.org. Alpine Kiwanis President Bob Soto said the annual Easter morning community tradition was started in 1954 by Carmelo Manuele, who was then the club’s president. Manuele joined the new foothills Kiwanis club in 1951, 13 days after it started. Always busy, the Kiwanis Club of Alpine is the third largest one in the California-Nevada-Hawaii Kiwanis district. Its 100+ members are known for their dedicated community service.
About Baker Electric Home Energy Built on 80 years of electrical contracting expertise, San Diegobased Baker Electric Home Energy has provided home energy solutions to more than 10,000 customers throughout Southern California. Known for exemplary customer services and business ethics, Baker Home Energy designs, engineers and installs solar power systems and home batteries for residences across Southern California. Additionally, the company provides full heating and air conditioning services and smart home solutions. The company is a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating and has been the winner or finalist of the BBB Torch Award for Ethics in the 100-499 employee category four consecutive years (2014 - 2018). In addition, Baker has received the 2017 BBB’s coveted International Torch Award in 2017. Baker has also been ranked by the San Diego Business Journal as its No. 31 Fastest-Growing Private Company and has earned Angie’s List Super Service Award four times (2013–2016).
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Lemon Grove - May 11– Lemon Grove Lions Club, the nonprofit organization devoted to Service and Volunteering, is hosting Salsa y Salsa Fiesta on May 11 at 6pm-9pm at Monte Vista Village Auditorium, 2211 Massachusetts Ave, Lemon Grove. The cost of admission is $20 in advance/$25 at the door and all proceeds will go toward Lions Club Service Projects and support our Lemon Grove Little League. The event will feature Salsa Tasting and Contest, Salsa Dancing, plus Delicious Mexican Food, Music & Prizes. Tickets go on sale on April 1 and can be reserved or by calling or emailing Ken Burke 619469-7350, KEB91945@gmail
Jamul – Friday, April 5 was the monthly East County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Breakfast. The event was held at Jamul Casino. A buffet breakfast was served. Table top Sponsors included: Home of Guiding Hands, Parkway Plaza, Rotary Club of El Cajon, and Screenmobile of El Cajon. Cover: Jay Renard Cover design: Jay Renard / The East Community Times On the cover: Kaylyn Gonzalis Waste Management
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East County Chamber April First Friday Breakfast Jamul – Friday, April 5 was the monthly East County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Breakfast. The event was held at Jamul Casino. A buffet breakfast was served. Table top Sponsors included: Home of Guiding Hands, Parkway Plaza, Rotary Club of El Cajon, and Screenmobile of El Cajon. The Bobbi Pearson, Oak Tree Escrows, Inc. cash draw of $200 was won by Noah Homes of Spring Valley. Photos by Jay Renard/Community Times
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SDG&E Energy Saving Forum El Cajon – Thursday, April 4 – East County Chamber of Commerce held a Lunch & Learn Forum presented by Arnie Garcia, Residential, Business, and Customer Outreach representative from San Diego Gas &Electric. Buffet lunch was provided by Buckboard’s BBQ in El Cajon. The program included energy saving programs and services geared towards small business customers. Topics included: available pricing plans, including Standard Plan, Time of Use (TOU), and Time of Use Plus (TOUAP). Other topics discussed: online energy management; energy efficiency; financing programs; energy management; and energy rebates. Photos by Jay Renard/Community Times
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Campaign Kickoff for John Minto for Mayor 2020 Santee – Thursday, April 4 was the Campaign Kickoff for John Minto for Mayor 2020 The reception was to meet and support Mayor John Minto as he kicks off his 2020 re-election campaign for mayor. Event Hosts Daniel Buksa, Austin Cameron, John and Mimi Chen, Jeff O’Connor, Michael and Barbara Grant, Bob and Ailen Lloyd, Daryl and Tammy Priest, Dean and Erika Velasco. John Wainio, Kyle Whissel, Photos by Jay Renard/Community Times
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