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Join WiLDCOAST and UPAC on June 4th for National Trails Day
On June 4th 2011 WiLDCOAST will be hosting a river cleanup in the Tijuana River Valley regional park.
The Tijuana River Valley Regional Park is home to two dozen sensitive species. This park offers more than 1,800 acres of diverse habitats that enhance visitors’ experiences — from dense riparian forests along the Tijuana River to coastal maritime sage scrub on top of Spooner’s Mesa.
Experience the Business Revolution that is changing the trajectory of businesses in San Diego every first Thursday of the month.
Here, at the San Diego South Chamber of Commerce we’re not messing around. We that we only focus on the things that help businesses grow. Guests leave with more than a business card and a memorable evening. San Diego South Chamber of Commerce programs provide business owners with applicable, real-time, business development.
In Eastlake Little League Minor A Play, the top seeded Yankees and #2 seeded Pirates advanced to the semi-finals brackets with wins in their respective brackets.
Recently, the City of Chula Vista became the first local government in Southern California to adopt a standalone, comprehensive climate adaptation plan. The plan, approved by the Chula Vista City Council, will implement 11 strategies to reduce the community’s vulnerability to climate change.
Local business owner and Resource Conservation Commissioner, Sassan Rahimzadeh, said, These strategies are the outcome of a consensus building process between many different stakeholder groups. They will really help the City be better prepared for the future and will improve our community’s quality of life in the near term.
A fight in front of a Chula Vista convenience store early Friday morning led to one man injured possibly from a machete attack and another man in custody.
A Chula Vista Police Department Captain says it’s not uncommon to get prank 911 calls from kids. However, a recent call didn’t come from a kid and took up critical resources and shutdown a community.
“A Night to Remember” is a Prom for students with special needs that will be held on Friday, May 6th.
This incredible event will be hosted at EastLake Church. The Honored Guests of the evening will attend Prom–free of charge– and will have students from EastLake Church’s high school group serve as their hosts for the event. Each Honored Guest will be provided, again at no cost, a tuxedo or prom dress, hair-style and make-up, corsage and boutonnieres, a limo ride, a walk down the red carpet (complete with paparazzi), a night of dancing, food and a gift bag. The goal of the event is to honor, love and celebrate students that sometimes feel marginalized. Our ‘Honored Guests’ will be the stars of the night!
In this exclusive interview, Eastlaketimes.com interviews Eastlake’s Doctor Bruce Bell, D.C., Qualified Medical Evaluator, American Academy of Spine Physicians & Director of the South Coast Spine Center in Otay Ranch Village.
The Chula Vista Recreation Department will be offering a one-day archery workshop, aimed for children ages 8-17, at Paseo Del Rey Park, 750 Paseo Del Rey in Chula Vista.
Children’s Physicians Medical Group (CPMG) will be hosting a meet and greet and a night of fun for kids and parents at the EastLake Tavern + Bowl at 881 Showroom Place in Chula Vista, CA from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday, February 24th.
Five Weeks of Relationship Rehab to Kick Off on February 12 and 13
EastLake Church is inviting couples to rehab starting on February 12 and 13, when the church will kick off a five week teaching series called “Relationship Rehab”. The series will focus on identifying the common obstacles that stand in the way of healthy relationships and address the specific steps that can be taken to move from dysfunction to health.
Most City of Chula Vista offices will be closed for the holidays beginning Dec. 24 and continuing through the week between Christmas and New Year’s. All offices will reopen on Jan.3. The City will observe the following service schedules between Dec. 24 and Jan. 3:
New American Food, Fresh From Southern California’s Organic Farms (Jacketed hardcover, full color, 208 pages; $32.95; November 2010) by San Diego chef Jeff Rossman, owner of Terra Restaurant in Hillcrest.
FROM TERRA’S TABLE focuses on cooking seasonally with the incredible agricultural bounty — the many wonderful fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other produce —that thrives in Southern California. The book also profiles some of the area’s best organic farms, including Be Wise Ranch, Suzie’s, Sun Grown, Sage Mountain, Blue Heron, Tierra Miguel, Stehly, and Cunningham Organic Farm. Every recipe features both wine and beer pairings (created in collaboration with Karl Strauss Brewery) and some great regional wineries, including Fallbrook, Milagro, Hart, Orfila, and South Coast Winery.
The Chula Vista Police Officers’ Association (CVPOA) along with Peter Donohue, PhD in Economics and expert in government finances, will release the findings of an independent study of the City of Chula Vista’s overall financial condition to the media and to the public during a press conference, followed shortly by a public forum.
In this video, Eastlake’s Dr. Abraham Broudy discusses why he chose to practice pediatrics in Eastlake and what makes his practice in Eastlake special.
Children’s Physicians Medical Group, Dr. Broudy’s medical group is San Diego’s Largest Pediatric-Only Medical Group. There are over 10 locations throughout Chula Vista area.
Chula Vista’s Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) will honor past members in a special brick laying ceremony on Wednesday, December 15. The event begins at 12 noon at the South BayFamily YMCA,1201 Paseo Magda.
Former members include Robert Hunter, Richard Trovadoand George Valentine. Family and friends of deceased members will be in attendance for the dedication.
The City’s Senior Volunteer Patrol program boasts more than 60 members who are committedto being the “eyes and ears” of the Chula Vista Police Department. SVP members enforce handicapped parking regulations, provide fingerprinting for children, document graffiti, conduct vacation home security checks and assist with traffic control—and more! They are the ultimate community volunteers.
For more information on Chula Vista’s SVP, please contact Leo Banales, Professional Standards Unit Officer, at (619) 409-3898.
The Chula Vista Nature Center could be another victim of the city’s severe budget cuts next year, but officials said the cuts might be a positive thing.
The Nature Center, situated in the heart of the Sweetwater Marsh on Chula Vista’s western side, has been through this before. Last year, the city cut almost all of the funding for the center — a total of $800,000.
The U.S. Men’s National Team will be relocating its base of operations under the direction of men’s head coach Tim McLaren to the U.S. Olympic Training Center – Chula Vista (California) effective March 14, 2011, USRowing announced on Wednesday.
The City of Chula Vista is celebrating some recent “green” accomplishments through the use of its federal Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds. The City received $1,974,300 in EECBG funds as part of the federal stimulus package to help reduce energy use and carbon emissions from municipal facilities and throughout the community.
CVPOA sends letter to PTAs asking for Support for School Resource Officers Program, which faces Chopping Block along with 33 Officers, 44 Sworn Positions
The Chula Vista Police Officer’s Association (CVPOA) is taking their concerns to the parents and teachers in Chula Vista schools, specifically the PTAs, in the form of a letter and is asking for their support and assistance.
Residency & Age Verification this Saturday
Saturday, December 4th
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Complete the Spring Registration process by having your player’s Residency and Age documents verified. Join us this Saturday, December 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Santa Claus has announced that he and his wife, Mrs. Claus, will be visiting South Bay Fish & Grill on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be hosting the Ultimate Holiday Brunch buffet, which features an omelet bar, made-to-order hash station, apple-stuffed French toast, assorted fruits and pastries, and waffles topped with whipped cream and strawberries.
The Titans of Eastlake (Chula Vista) are undefeated – the top-ranked team in the CIF-San Diego Section with eyes of earning a bid to the California State Bowl Games at the Home Depot Center in Carson next month.
Police are investigating the burglary of a Chula Vista police officer’s home late Monday night.According to police, the incident happened shortly after 10 p.m. at a home in southeast Chula Vista.The early morning watch commander told 10News the unidentified officer came home Monday night to find some items, such as his television originally placed upstairs, in the kitchen. Police believe the burglars’ work was interrupted when the officer returned home.
12/8/20106:30 – 8:00 PM PST
* Bike Maintenance Basics | Cycling
* Join an introductory class designed to help you take care of your bike!
* Location: Chula Vista REI
* Free
In the United States a vehicle is stolen an average of every 21 minutes. Not only does auto theft cost the victim time and money, but it costs society, because it drives insurance premiums up and many times stolen vehicles are used to commit other crimes.
Registration for Spring 2011 has arrived and we are very excited to announce that we are implementing online registration this year!
Below you will find important highlights, but you will want to be sure to visit the website for the link to online registration, additional forms and complete registration details.
In celebration of the upcoming Holiday Season and to unveil our new Business Directory, Eastlaketimes.com is offering FREE Advertising for a limited time.
Now until November 29th, you can list your business for FREE with our new Business Directory.
Otay Ranch Town Center will host an LED Holiday Lighting Exchange sponsored by San Diego Gas & Electric and the City of Chula Vista. The public is invited to bring up to three strands of old Christmas tree lights and exchange them for three new energy saving holiday LED light strands.
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