THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
Reception (delicious appetizers, salad, & desserts) 5 p.m.
Program with our newsmakers/speakers 6 p.m.
Plus prize drawings galore and more!
Heritage of the Americas Museum at Cuyamaca College
12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon
Speakers:
Jim Price, Pacific Southwest Railway Museum: Get a sneak preview of the railway’s Centennial Celebration coming up this fall , hear tales of the railway's colorful past and learn why it's called San Diego’s “Impossible Railway.”
Taylor O’Sullivan, Sullivan Solar: Sullivan’s project developer and NABCEP Certified Energy Practitioner will share info on the latest and greatest local solar trends including solar & storage technology, how to profit from new SDG&E time-of-use rates, and what residents can do to avoid missing out on the last year of a 30% federal tax credit.
Barry Jantz, Stop Cottonwood Sand Mine: Hear the latest updates on a controversial proposal for a sand mine on the Sweetwater River at the site of the Cottonwood Golf Course, adjacent to homes and a federal wildlife preserve, also near schools and businesses.
Historical reenactor Victor Contreras will bring to life Bonoficio Lopez, cattle “king” from the 1800s, and speak on efforts to outreach to local schools and community groups with historical reenactments as we commemorate San Diego’s 250th birthday
Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine editor /founder of East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts: Hear the latest on breaking news stories in East County, plus an update on wildfire-related news.
Prize drawings!
Prizes include gift certificates to Macy's, Lowe's Home Improvements, Target, Ralph's, Starbuck's, Giardino Italian Cucina, Sahara Middle Eastern, Hooleys Irish Pub, wine lover's gifts, books, jewelry, St. Madeleine Sophie's gift basket, and more.
Buy tickets: www. EastCountymedia.org *click the BUY NOW link above
General Admission: $16 in advance ($20 at the door)
Students: $12
Tickets (advance)
General Admission $16.00 USD
Students $12.00 USD
Reserve early – seating is limited!
Questions? (619)698-7617 or info@eastcountymedia.org
Thanks to our generous sponsors!
Sponsors: Sullivan Solar Power, Giardino Neighborhood Cucina, Crafted Greens, St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, Hooleys Irish Pub & Grill, Heritage of the Americas Museum, Pearson Brothers Winery, San Pasqual Winery, & more.
Proceeds benefit the nonprofit 501c3 East County Media (EIN# 83-1108634) to support
East Wildfire & Emergency Alerts and East County Magazine public interest reporting