December 15 - East County Gazette

PAGE 10 GAZETTE DECEMBER 15, 2011
— COMMUNITY EVENTS —
Through Dec. 31 St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, the
non-denominational adult day-training facility for adults with
developmental disabilities, will host the annual Wings & Snow
holiday exhibit this winter. Sophie’s Gallery artists have created a
variety of fanciful winged creatures on pizza peels (paddles) using
mosaic tiles, glass and repurposed objects in a non-traditional
celebration of the holidays. Students have also created pizza
box art and paper mache sculptures. Wings & Snow can be
viewed at both Sophie’s Gallery locations. Sophie’s Gallery at
NTC Liberty Station and Sophie’s Gallery in El Cajon. Sophie’s
Gallery in El Cajon will hold a public reception from 5 - 8 p.m.
on Dec. 16. (Hors d’oeuvres, wine and pizza courtesy of Mangia
Bene will be served), 109 Rea Avenue in Downtown El Cajon.
For more information: email sophiesgallery@stmsc.org or call
(619) 593-2205.
Dec. 15: Spanish-themed Christmas show on the fiesta de
Reyes stage at 10 a.m., performed by the students from Alpine’s
Joan Mac Queen Middle School. The seventh and eighth grade
students are in a first-year Spanish class as part of their Alpine
School District pilot program called STEM, an acronym for
Science-Technology-Engineering and Mathematics. The students
are studying Spanish in order to begin cooperative Internet-based
projects with students in South America this spring. The foreign
students are learning English and both groups will be working
on the same project, practicing both languages while learning
about science, math, engineering, history, communication and
technology. Admission to the concert is free. Fiesta de Reyes
is located at Juan and Calhoun streets, a one-block stroll from
the Old Town Trolley Station. In addition to the Casa de Reyes
restaurant and Barra Barra Saloon, the plaza boasts 19 specialty
stores. For more information call (619) 297-3100 or visit www.
FiestaDeReyes.com.
Dec. 16-18: “A Christmas Tabernacle” The true meaning
and spirit of Christmas will come alive this December with A
Christmas Tabernacle. This family-friendly Christmas event
celebrates the true Christmas season in its inaugural festival 11
a.m. to 8 p.m., at NTC Liberty Station. Daily admission ranges
from $12–$18, with multi-day passes also available. Tickets are
available at www.AChristmasTabernacle.com and at the door.
Activities for the Whole Family — A Christmas Tabernacle will
feature a wide range of activities and entertainment for family
members of all ages, including 100+ specialty-goods vendors;
a food court; a living nativity scene with actors, music and live
animals; Santa’s Village with live reindeer, a sledding snow hill, and
hands-on activities; a themed Christmas tree area with uniquely
decorated trees; and a fun zone complete with games, inflatables
and attractions. Continuous Entertainment on Two Stages. For
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Dec. 17: Hillcrest Wind Ensemble “Classical Holidays”
at Joan B. Kroc Theater 6845 University Ave. San
Diego. 45 piece band playing holiday classics with special
guest vocalist Andrea Sperling. (619) 692-2077 ext. 814
www.hillcrestwindensemble.com
Dec. 18: Car Show to support Rady Children’s Hospital.
Bring one unwrapped toy for a child to registration 9a.m. to 2
p.m. at 7-11 Los Coches Rd., 8625 Los Coches Rd., Lakeside.
Call Renee for mroe info 619-847-6992
Dec. 18: UCCLM Presents “Tapestry of Light” - A Celtic
Christmas Celebration. The Chancel Choir of the United
Church of Christ of La Mesa (UCCLM) invites you to rejoice with
them in the music of Christmas – traditional carols from the British
Isles, angelic acclamations and delicate lullabies woven together
with the scriptures and stories of the season into the wondrous
“Tapestry of Light,” a cantata by Joseph M. Martin. A Celtic consort
of flute, violin, cello, percussion and piano will accompany the vocal
ensemble. “Tapestry” will be presented at the 11 a.m. service. All
are welcome. UCCLM, an Open and Affirming Congregation, is
located at 5940 Kelton Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (619) 464-
1519, www.ucclm.org).
Dec. 24: Christmas Week Services at the United Church
of Christ of La Mesa (UCCLM) 7 p.m. Christmas Eve - Come…
Worship with us…Celebrate with us…Await the coming Babe of
Bethlehem with us…A coffee and cookies gathering will follow. 10
a.m. Christmas Day…Share the beauty and warmth of this season of
joy as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Everyone welcome! UCCLM,
an Open & Affirming Congregation, is located at 5940 Kelton
Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (619-464-1519, www.ucclm.org).
ONGOING
Wednesdays: Santee Farmer’s Market from 3 to 7 p.m. on
Mission Gorge, 10445 Mission Gorge
Tuesdays: Spring Valley Certified Farmers’ Market
will be held every Tuesday 3 to 7 p.m. Farmers’ Market
will be located at the old Spring Valley Elementary School
campus, 3845 Spring Drive, Spring Valley, 91977.Contact
Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce for more information
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Fridays: La Mesa Farmers Market 3 to 6 p.m. in Allison Ave.
parking lot, East of Spring Street.
Julian Doves & Desperados every Sunday (weather permitting)
1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.: Historic comedy skits located at the
stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market &
Deli. For more information contact Krisie at (760) 765-1857.
Triangle Club’s Old Time Melodrama every Friday, Saturday
& Sunday Friday at 7:15 p.m., Saturday at 1:15 p.m.
and 7:15 p.m., Sunday at 1:15 p.m. Town Hall. visit: www.
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Through December 31 Art exhibition: San Diego
Natural History Museum. Among Giants Widely regarded
as the premier whale photographer of the world, Flip Nicklin,
a National Geographic contributing photographer, will be
presenting images featured in his latest book, Among Giants.
For anyone who has marveled at the majesty of whales in the
wild, Among the Giants is guaranteed to be inspiring, even
moving—its unmatched images of these glorious beings an
inescapable reminder of our responsibility as stewards of the
ocean. Accompanying the photographic exhibition will be a
showing of the magnificent whale sculptures by world famous
sculptor Randy Puckett. Sponsored by Lindblad Expeditions.
For more information, visit www.sdnhm.org or call (619)
255-0210 (M–F).
Through January 2, 2012 Exhibition: Ends of the Earth:
From Polar Bears to Penguins San Diego Natural History
Museum. Discover the unique nature of the Earth’s polar regions,
the science undertaken there, and how these regions are
indicators of climate change on Earth. Visitors will relive polar
expeditions though the eyes of great explorers, learn about
the formation and size of icebergs, and conduct experiments.
Discover polar bears and penguins and the impact that global
warming is having on their icy homes in the Ice Cave Theater.
Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins is made
possible with generous funding from: Bank of America Charitable
Foundation, City of San Diego Commission for Arts and
Culture, Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation. Sempra Energy
Foundation and County of San Diego Board of Supervisors, at
the recommendation of Supervisor Ron Roberts and Supervisor
Pam Slater-Price. Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to
Penguins is a production of Science North, Sudbury, Ontario,
Canada. The supporting sponsor for this special exhibition is
Quark Expeditions. For more information, visit www.sdnhm.org
or call (619) 255-0210 (M–F).
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