3. This is Miriam Raftery with the East County magazine show i k n s j $89.00 f.m. Discount so recording at our studio in East County today we have the latest news on the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey plus information on some local emergency services departments that have sent crews to help in rescue and relief efforts following the worst natural disaster in u.s. History here in San Diego County we're seeing extreme weather of another sort a triple digit heat wave slated to continue into the Labor Day weekend s.t.g. Any is asking us all to conserve power and the National Weather Service has issued a warning about the extreme heat which is impacting not only desert mountain in the communities but even coastal once we'll have some tips for you on how to stay cool on today's show well also have news on how the Grossmont health care district has stepped forward to help homeless families at a local shelter in East County and then we'll tell you about some more help for the homeless just approved by alcohol and city council in La Mesa here why the council will be reconsidering its vote on the controversial little flower Haven apartment project plus learn about a stand against hate led by the president of gross Mark college in the wake of violence at Charlottesville out in Lakeside here how residents efforts to reduce crime and improve safety at a local skate park are having results then from public news service here why questions are being raised about reliability of our nation's power grid on the 2nd half of our show today our newsmaker interviews are with Nancy Ryan and Suellen Treadwell they're with the Interfaith Council of La Mesa and they'll be talking about a Peace Day celebration on September 17th at Aztec park in Lamaze said as part of the United Nations International Day of Peace than on Destination East County if you're looking for relief from some of that heavy duty news well. Tell you about some amazing events coming up across east county including fun things like grape stops powwows a deep pit barbecue October casts art shows and more so stay tuned for today's edition of the east county magazine radio show where east county matters. Rescue personnel from the San Diego region including East County are heading to Texas where hurricane Harvey a Category 4 hurricane since reclassified as a tropical storm has dumped the heaviest rainfall ever recorded on the u.s. Mainland 50 inches or more in places Accu Weather is calling this the 1000 year flood or the worst in a millennium much of Houston Texas is submerged beneath a swath of floodwaters 50 miles wide so much rainfall that the National Weather Service had to add new color coding to its maps at least 40 people have died including a family of 4 and a law enforcement officer an estimated $1700000.00 people have evacuated in Texas and Louisiana as the storm continues its destructive path with many people still awaiting rescue trapped amid rising waters a levee south of Houston in Brazoria County has broken and a chemical plant in Houston has exploded President Donald Trump visited Texas earlier this week and has issued an emergency declaration throughout the hurricane impacted region heart and fire and rescue which serves alcohol mace and lemon grove announced on Facebook that several of its firefighters have gone to Texas as part of California Task Force 8 rescue dog handlers from San Diego Chula Vista Fire departments are also just batched there the National Guard has been deployed but rescuers are so overwhelmed in Texas that the Federal Emergency Management Agency or Fema is asking volunteers to also help in the desperate efforts to save people trapped in rising floodwaters a.b.c. News reports large churches mosques and other. Just centers have opened their doors to evacuees the Houston Astrodome has packed in nearly double its capacity taking in over 9000 people in need according to c.b.s. For some survivors relocated to Houston from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina the new storm's damage is deja vu of a nightmare they've endured before Accu Weather predicts that hurricane Harvey is on track to be the costliest natural disaster in u.s. History with an estimated 160000000000 dollars price tag that's more than damage from hurricanes Katrina and Sandy combined parts of Houston could remain uninhabitable for months with homes left standing in contaminated water and mold amid hot humid conditions the city of Houston has established a hurricane hearty Relief Fund or donations to help victims of the natural disaster many national organizations are also raising funds to help people and animals left homeless by the storm including the Red Cross the Salvation Army and the Humane Society the Mexican government even as President Trump renews call for a border wall has sent relief crews to Houston to assist people in need and bring relief supplies this is the 3rd 500 year storm or worse to hit the Houston area in recent years climate scientists are warning about the link between a rise in dangerous storms such as Hurricane Harvey and climate change however the trumpet ministration has ordered federal agencies not to even mention the words climate change has said it will pull out of the Paris climate change accord and has failed to take any steps to reduce climate change with growing bills for the devastation caused by more and more massive storms that strategy could be viewed as fiscally short sided akin to helping crime victims while ignoring a growing crime rate and its Causes report in court east county magazine on k n s j this is Miriam Raftery. With triple digit heat continuing into the Labor Day weekend the county has more than 115 air conditioned cooling centers that you can find at cool Zones dot org or by calling 211 even a few hours spent on air conditioning can help your body stay cooler do not rely on electric fans for cooling if temperatures exceed 90 degrees to avoid heat related problems health officials recommend the following stay in an air conditioned area during the hottest hours of the day wear light loose fitting clothing drink plenty of water avoid alcohol and sugary drinks and don't wait until you are thirsty take cool showers never leave a child elderly person or pet unattended in a car keeping pets cool in hot weather avoid unnecessary hard work or activities outside during the hottest part of the day if you're going to hike go early or late in the day and bring plenty of water avoid unnecessary sun exposure and wear a wide brim hat if you need to be in the sun at home avoid using the oven to cook an extremely high body temperature of 103 or higher dizziness not confusion and headache are signs of heat stroke or exhaustion if someone shows these signs call 911 and begin cooling the person by moving them to a shaded area cooling them with a fan or spraying them with cool water elderly people children and people with chronic medical conditions are more prone to heat stress so please check on your neighbors and family members also please be extremely cautious about activities that could spark a wildfire during these hot dry conditions don't use lawnmowers or power equipment never pull your vehicle over in dry grass and make sure cigarette butts are properly extinguished and if you see a fire start call 911 immediately. Reporting for East County magazine this is Valerie Watts. This is east county magazines people power profoundly local people making a positive difference in our community and our world. This is Jean carpenter with a people power report from east county magazine on a m.s.j. The network for social justice the Grossmont health care district has awarded a $20000.00 grant to the east county Transitional Living Center and own to provide transportation to medical and dental appointments along with prescription pick up for some of the 400 men women and children at the facility the organization provides temporary shelter to homeless and low income individuals and families also serving those needing recovery from drug or alcohol addiction and abusive relationships Harold Brown who runs east county Transitional Living Center says transportation services are critical for families who don't have a vehicle or money to pay for gas he adds some of our clients require multiple visits to treat a certain condition we believe that establishing regular care with a doctor and dentist can be significant towards our programs goals of restoring lives he hopes such care will improve people's health and avoid chronic illness as well as reducing emergency room visits and ambulance trips gross months grant funds will be used to buy a van to replace an aging car that's been used for 70 trips a month on average Michael Emerson president of the Grossman health care district says we are proud to support the east county Transitional Living Center and their efforts to provide compassion hope and a new life for East County residents facing personal hardships and challenges our goal in the assisting with their transportation will be to help provide hope and a hand up to homeless families and individuals and restore families to homeless and help moms dads and children heal. Elcom own city council recently approved several budget items to address homelessness as well as approving a partnership agreement with the alcohol and collaborative. The Council unanimously approved $3550.00 per mobile app to help the homeless find service providers $10000.00 for a homeless reunification program to reunite 20 homeless people in Elko home and 2000 dollars for anti panhandling signs the proposals were part of a package on homelessness proposed by the East County Regional Task Force on the homeless councilman Ben clashes said I feel like we should call this the alcohol task force because we are paying more of the money Eric Lund the task force head who coordinated much of the efforts to make this project a reality assured Kalash in the council that he would be seeking additional funding from La Mesa lemon grove and Santee as well as the county month amended it as the 1st city to step up and put forward a commitment that is meaningful he will use confidence that other cities in the county will also step up to do their part he think the city community groups and volunteers who help the task force with its work. In September and October alcohol is expected to approve grants to help crisis house find housing promise individuals back in June Council approved a series of strategies task to address homelessness including anti pan handling access to homeless services increased housing opportunities for the homeless kenneling pets for the homeless as needed and collaborating with the community and the region regarding homelessness monies were allocated towards all of these I also knew is a reunification program to reunite 20 of alcoholics homeless with their families alcohol and is also working with the task force and meeting with San Diego State University professors who are committing to have the students study the issue of homelessness in East County and develop proposals to alleviate the issue the council majority also voted to approve $70000.00 for emergency housing of homeless women and children at the east county Transitional Living Center which also helps people overcome addiction councilmen Kalash staying on this measure councilman Gary Kendrick told these towns magazine I call this a tough love approach people that want to stop their destructive lifestyle and be helped can be helped people that want to continue their destructive lifestyle and break the law will be dealt with appropriately Councilman Steve Goebel commended the city for its 2 pronged approach with the Transitional Living Center person and the crisis house housing navigator for others the city council has expressed its commitment to plant $80000.00 in housing assistance tied to the housing navigator crisis House staff will bring forward grants agreements in September and October pre-crisis house councilman Goble and Lund both met with the county to seek help the county has agreed to provide funding for the seriously mentally ill praying at the city's funds for others who situations are less dire global concludes I think the taxpayers should be aware that we're spending the money very wisely and it test pilot situation with a lot of partners at hand and that's what makes this a great program that I think is becoming a thought leader throughout the. County Now organizers hope other east county cities will participate out the 100000 more that all the other east county 3 combine to help the homeless included councilman Kendrick and he called on the other cities to participate he putting free Scouting magazine from alcohol this is Jonathan Katz Grossmont college is President Dr Nabila bukas all lead an impromptu visual on campus last week to address the tragedy in Charlottesville where white supremacists and people affiliated with new Naziism marched through the streets armed with guns and torches Another see sympathizer plowed into a crowd of counter protesters killing a young woman and injuring 19 others at the Virginia event on August 21st President Abu Ghazala sent an e-mail to students and faculty of Bozeman college concerning as the e-mail reads the acts of hatred and violence in Charlottesville Virginia and the vacillating response of our nation's president to ferocious fear mongering from within our country. He invited all to join in a visual declaration of concern and a silent moment of solidarity President Trump in a combative exchange with reporters at Trump Tower in Manhattan earlier said he thinks there is blame on both sides he insisted that not all the people in the March were near na seas or white supremacists there has been criticism from many that Trump's comments blamed both sides equally and that he should have denounced the actions from white supremacist and neo nazis more so than the counter protesters but in response to concern from news networks Trump tweeted that the reports were fake news it is a rare occurrence for Grossman college's president to address the school on the spur of the moment but he said he felt that wickedness should not be ignored regardless of its source or worse endorsed. A crowd of about 200 to 300 people turned out including students professors and faculty there were no counter protesters present one political science professor let his class out early so that students could join in participating formed a circle locking hands and arms to express their unity and solidarity against the violence and Trump's responses cross monk with the editor Vinnie love of city reflects it was truly a moving scene to see a crowd of such diverse backgrounds police and cultures not caring whose hand then grad gather in a fight against atrocities while doing so in such a peaceful manner a moment of silence passed to reflect on the loss of life huge addictions in Charlottesville and the distraught minds of those facing racial persecution across the globe Cheers clapping and hugging commenced as the silence ended then the entire Grossman college women's basketball team erupted into a chant which students joined in taking a stand against the hatred and bigotry in Charlottesville asked by the Grossman group and why he held the serve money president other Ghazala replied Today's message was that even though our silence because there were no speeches of formal statements we were raising our voices collectively to object to the radicalization and the hatred and fear mongering being utilized that we are seeing around the country. The campus president added that a place of higher education all voices should be encouraged to speak with debate among different views appropriate have done respectfully and with reason while protecting students' rights to state their beliefs without fear or oppression president other Ghazala said he then also sent a message that nobody is alone at ing it emphasizes Grossman college and the girls month queer Maka College District and on the tradition of higher education to support our students and communities reporting on his county magazine for k n s j This is John fist year. You're listening to k s j 89 point one f.m. Descanso the network for social justice this is Valerie watts with a report from Le Mesa facing a threat of legal action on September 12th the mesa city council will reconsider its vote on a proposed apartment complex at the former Little Flower Haven convent site on University Ave The council will also consider eliminating the city's design review board due to questions that arose over 2 city employees as voting members plus a landscape architect who sperm previously worked on another project by the little flower Haven developer the project stalled when council deadlocked $2.00 to $2.00 on August 8th but on August 14th an attorney representing a developer Pathfinder silver Mesa sent a letter threatening to file a lawsuit that could be quote very costly for the city's voters and taxpayers and quote unless Council reverses course and approves the recommendation of the design review board to authorize the controversial development within 10 days of Council's earlier rejection The project aims to address a shortage of affordable housing in Lamaze a county wide San Diego's region is one of the police deportable housing markets in the nation but the little flower Haven project has drawn strong opposition from neighbors who have testified at the meeting and posted concerns in the next door online forum about negative impacts on parking in their community the developer seeks to take advantage of a state law requiring a waiver of parking space requirements in exchange for dedicating 10 percent of the project's units for fordable housing but neighbors say their older homes have mostly single car garages and they have to park 2nd vehicles on the street residents fear that the shortfall of $67.00 spaces fewer than the city would normally require could lead to renters taking street parking needed by existing residents and their guests project backers have suggested that such fears are over . Blown since the project is close to public transit and some renters might not own vehicles at the last city council meeting councilman Cullen parent requires himself due to having a residence here the property Mayor Eric a status and Councilman Bill Baber voted against the project while council members Christine l e c o and Guy McWhirter voted for it councilman Baber said he voted no based on concerns that 2 city staffers were on the design review board which he viewed as a conflict however the city attorney has since concluded that there was nothing illegal about the board's composition the letter from the developer's attorney says that argument lacks merit and notes that the council has ratified over 20 decisions by the design review board since 2015 including another project with a density bonus for which the council reduced parking requirements the mayor air oppose state has told the San Diego Union Tribune that he now believes the council action was unlawful suggesting he is likely to change his vote councilwoman Eliseo told east county magazine in an e-mail that council has no choice but to approve the project and that there's no legal precedent to win a lawsuit which is why she initially voted for the project despite concerns over its possible impacts might the city see changes at the state level for the future since other developers may seek similar waivers for more affordable housing projects under the density bonus program councilwoman Elisir says Bill Baber is our League of Cities representative and I'm confident he will be sharing this experience at their annual conference which is coming up. Neighbors of the project meanwhile are expressing anger in the next door forum with their resentment largely directed at the state legislature perched high in the hands of local government to protect parking availability in their neighborhoods one frustrated resident wrote If you are an individual you are bound by the rules set by the local government if you are a developer you don't have to abide by the rules you have friends in high places who make things easier for you another poster suggested residents consult a lawyer of their own to determine whether any of the Eagle challenges might be filed by community members impacted by the state mandated law reconsideration of the little flower Haven project as well as the future of the design review board will be heard by the lim a sick ounce will on September 12th at 4 pm in the city council chambers this is Rebecca Williamson reporting from Lakeside Linda Lake skate park and Lakeside has been a source of community pride since it opened in 2014 but for the last few months sheriff's deputies and county parks staff have been asked to keep a closer watch there due to increased concerns over alcohol and drug use some parents say they no longer take their children there because of bad examples and potential risk but others support the popular facility that took 20 years to get built saying it still offers many positive outlets for all ages the skate park draws an average of $100.00 visitors a day according to the County Parks and Recreation and is the result of a large donation from the Tony Hawk as well as private contributions including coins collected in jars at local convenience stores supervisor Diane Jacob toadies kind of magazine this k. Park has been a huge success and is a tremendous asset for the community adding I was pleased that we were able to get state legislation passed so the park could accommodate bikes Hooters and will chairs but she added that any type of illegal activity at the park isn't acceptable and should be immediately. Ported to the sheriff's department sheriff's records show calls over the last year and a half to the skate park included drug and alcohol abuse assault battery vandalism or runaways and shooting in a car or dwelling the dead it did not show a recent increase in problems or calls however Lieutenant Brian Nevins who oversees the lakeside sheriff's substation says that after a video was posted on social media showing a resident confronting some skate park users his staff met with park managers and added extra patrols but he said part of the issue is that the loitering is done outside of the skate park where many of the rules like smoking don't apply the videographer was billiard tease an avid birdwatcher at the park or cheese told each kind of magazine that he confronted the young people when he went to pick up his grandson in to look at bricks he had placed in a memorial wall for his late son he said he wasn't able to get to the wall because of several pot smoking young people who harassed him when he asked them to stop he says he's been verbally harassed since then by about 10 kids and hasn't returned since he has asked for a meeting with county parks Ortiz said it is not the kids that are at fault we all drop the ball when no one is watching the kids some of whom are doing drugs at the park or in vehicles outside the park he asked for more patrols and by deputies greater vigilance by park staff and help from parents to talk to their kids in order to reel in the attitude of the skate park back in check like it was when it 1st opened Terry burg ice running a Friends of the skate park who co-chaired the committee to get the skate park rolling has repeatedly asked Facebook commenters not to judge the kids but to help with positive solutions she told us I love the skate park I love the volume of recreation that a park receives from ages 3 to 5. The 5 she loves having kids show her new tricks and as they grow up sharing their successes getting jobs or being admitted to college and she adds There's nothing better than seen the friendships form plus the fact that they aren't on their phones and that they are working our differences and celebrating successes together a social media some residents have posted that Linda Lake Park had problems long before the skate park opened and that young kids are the least of the problems in a place where some adults use crystal methamphetamine in homeless people live in cars other residents question why this escape park was placed in that area given this history the answer accessibility it's next to an elementary school in the heart of Lakeside county parks public outreach manager Jessica guy's lawyer told us that staff members are working with law enforcement to reduce problems patrolling the park several times daily but they also rely on park users to report problems or call law enforcement if needed the tenant haven't said his team's extra patrols have made a difference anyone who notices illegal or suspicious activity at or near the park is urged to call the sheriff's non-emergency line 858-565-5200. The u.s. Department of Energy has released its study of the electric grids reliability but some environmental groups claim it isn't worth the paper it's printed on the study concludes that cheap natural gas is the main reason for the declines of coal and nuclear power but according to Kim's mass now quit the environmental law firm Earth Justice the final version of the report waters down key conclusions about the role of environmental regulations seen in an earlier draft and it as recommendations to ease permits for coal power plants and to safety requirements for nuclear power and change how customers pay for power from older less efficient plants those are the findings that we see in the that we are packed up and they're finding that we didn't leave the original version the coal and nuclear energy industries say the report confirms that the power they generate is critical to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid puts Masnick points out what she calls a glaring omission The report mentions extreme weather but leaves out any mention of climate change you can't really talk about the long term reliability and the of the created without taking into account that the climate is changing and that we really need to have responses that are putting on more and more clean energy she adds that ignoring climate change will make the electric grid more vulnerable to the next superstorm Sandy that left millions without electricity when energy secretary Rick Perry called for the study in April and Vajra metal groups feared it would ignore science and recommend bail outs of the coal and nuclear industries Spasiuk notes that the final version falls short of that instead they've found a lot of ways to try to move towards a more subtle shift that would compensate some of the base load in a way that's just not warranted She adds that many states have taken their own lead in developing and implementing clean energy plans to provide power that is reliable and affordable for public news service I'm Andrea Sears This is Kay. 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Discount so the network for social justice recording at our studio in East County and today my very special guests are Nancy Ryan and Sue Ellen Treadwell they are with the Interfaith Council of La Mesa and they're here to talk about a very special event together for peace which is coming up on September 17th and it's all part of the United Nations International Day of Peace Welcome to the show thank you for having us thank you so can you tell us exactly where and when the mesas International Day of Peace a band has going to be held I know the United Nations event is actually on September 21st and yours is on September 17th go ahead and fill us in on the details yes it's going to be in Aztec part from the 3 to 5 pm in the afternoon and for people who don't know where that is it's on Morocco Dr and myself 7945 Morocco. Thank you at 3 o'clock risk going to be noncompetitive games and music and table displays from organizations that are working for peace if people have a chance to mental and find out ideas and learn more about how other people are working to put into practice how to build peace the program begins at 345 and that will have speakers from the different faith traditions for example Christianity Hinduism Buddhism Islam Judaism and Native American and others and they will offer their inspiration for peace what inspires them and also ideas on how to put that into practice they will also ask for some ideas from the audience ahead of time suit will be more of a participation all about how to build peace how we can work together for peace that's very important to today's time certainly Can you explain to us how the International Day of Peace got started to how many years is a spin going on internationally and how many years in the Mesa internationally the u.n. The United Nations has declared a day of peace for probably over 50 years and we the Interfaith Council may said decided that we would like to make it more regional to Mesa but all actually also Saudi Eagle County so we wait 4 years ago started a day of peace usually on a Sunday and this year it's the Sunday before the actual un declared day of pace and what we're hoping to do this year is to really make it a week of peace so the awareness were hoping to for the awareness to come forward from these various faith traditions represented and to have at least the awareness and. Of a nation for people to think about ways that they individually can create peace in their communities and also internationally with the theme together for peace respect safety and dignity for all that is the fim as suggested by the Un We are hoping that there will be a sense of unity among all those present of course but also among the different faiths traditions showing in a way that we are all working for peace and that there are ways that this can happen so that is one of the reasons that we have representation from a variety of faith traditions Yes And I understand that you have about 20 different peace organizations that are going to be represented as well is that correct right those for the most part are going is ations within San Diego County who work for peace either directly or indirectly ways that we can create peace by being good humanitarians and in in a variety of ways so we'll have that literature from each of those groups available and they will have tables and we hope that people will come and become better informed about ways within our own community as in San Diego Mesa that it is possible to work toward peace That's certainly so important in today's era I think we just look at the news headlines this week as we're taping this here in late August we've heard the president President Trump come out and basically call for an increase in troops in Afghanistan certainly we've got a lot of turmoil over there in Syria and throughout the Middle East terrorist attacks around the world and now here on our home front our own soil we've just seen these hate groups coalescing in Charlottesville Virginia and the violence when a fan rammed a crowd but I think on a hopeful note. What we've seen in the last week is groups that were opposed to that coming together and $40000.00 of them marched in Boston and they outnumbered the hate group members which only had less than $200.00 I understand and the news that just has just broken is that the hate groups were planning $67.00 more rallies and in $23.00 states around the us and apparently in the face of all this opposition from the peace activists they backed off and they canceled the law and so they're going to go online and hold an online event instead but they won't be marching through the streets of America carrying torches and Nazi swastikas and chanting racist slogans denigrating blacks Jews and other minorities do you believe that kind of shows the power of people coming together and speaking out for peace definitely I think that that's really what we're working for not only with a day like this but also in it having that motivation to consider that peace is a value and that it's important it's so important to work toward the elimination of prejudice and bigotry and all of the things that get in the way of human beings living together in peace Yeah really when we look around the world so many of these things are motivated by bigotry or hate or religious beliefs such as Islamic extremists notably ISIS in Miriam you mentioned Islamic It seems there are so many who feel that that religion is one that is not for peace and at the exact opposite is true if one really looks into what is believed in that religion and that's why we always try to have a representative as with Christian. Religions some of these hate groups that we're seeing you know I've seen them interviewed and they're they're using a very twisted version of the Bible to justify the hate and yet certainly all Christians would not want to be judged by this you know extremist sect out here that very racist and violent give us an idea how many people have turned out in the past couple of years at your event in La Mesa the past few years about 100 turned out so we're expecting perhaps 120 people see what happened very good and you were always ended I understand the kind of a circle of peace it's true we have the song at the and let there be peace on earth and everyone sing that old together and this year we are going to make peace chain we sing the song all together that sounds very empowering and very inspiring What else can people expect if they come either family activities children's activities at this event. Well as mentioned be do have the games and music at the beginning and we're also expecting to have a cultural presentations with music and dance from Africa and India very interesting what else would you like our listeners to know about the event itself that we haven't already mentioned I think really what we want to say is all are welcome we really hope that everyone who lives in the city of La Mesa certainly have an error in San Diego County we're advertising it all throughout the county feel comfortable in coming no matter what their current beliefs are their faith traditions that it is a way to get together as a community and to celebrate what is a like about us very good and as far as the Interfaith Council of La Mesa can you tell us what that's all about and how people can get involved yes the Interfaith Council of La Mesa started in 2012 and it started because that the mayor at that time our Madrid wanted to have a group that would council basically that would represent each of the faith traditions that are represented in La Mesa which at that time I believe were about 40 and so we started meeting on a monthly basis and one of the original goals was that we get to know each other with the belief that the more we know about each other and respect of faith traditions the more likely we are to work together and that has actually happened in the newer faith traditions I mean newer chill Mesa have come in and we still meet once a month and this is this event the International they have peace in La Mesa is one of our major events but we also are involved with providing food. For homeless students in Lamaze and other activities or 3 needs that come up we are here to meet the needs of the community and watch every way we can so it's a variety it's flexible changes but we are trying to be responsible we would like to increase our membership and anyone who represents any humanitarian not only just faith tradition necessarily We would like to welcome to the Interfaith Council of La Mesa a very good and this news if you want to find out more about the Interfaith Council of La Mesa or the International Day of Peace There's a website and that is interfaith Le Mesa dot org listeners if you just tuned in we've been speaking with Nancy Ryan and Sue Ellen Treadwell from the Interfaith Council of La Mesa and they've been talking about together for peace which is part of the United Nations International Day of Peace and the big event they've got coming up right here in Mesa on September 17th at Aztec park at 3 pm Is there anything else that you would like our listeners to know I'll let you have the final word today that we haven't already mentioned I just like to add that peace is something concrete and practical that is built as we reach out to our fellow man in positive ways and build bridges it's not a vague and pious hope but it's something that we can do and a lot of us already are doing but this is just an encouragement to hopefully make it more common more part of our everyday life and also that the International Day of Peace getting back to the United Nations celebration involves millions of people all around the world to participate in activities and events and concerts and festivals so this is not just the locally fair and it is far from that is international event and it's. It's consoling and enlightening to know that there are people all over the world that are encouraged to look toward peace as a way to solve some of the issues in our world today especially that of war yes is such an important issue in today's times perhaps more than ever so I really want to thank both of you for coming on our show today and speaking out about the International Day of Peace coming up here in La Mesa listeners once again if you would like to join in at the together for peace the International Day of Peace events in the mesa on September 17th at Aztec park that's from 3 o'clock to 5 o'clock pm and you can find out more at the Interfaith Le Mesa dot org website I really want to thank both of you for joining us today on the east county magazine show on k n s j the network for Social Justice thank you thank you Mary and we thank you for the opportunity to publicize this event and to encourage people to work toward peace this is k s j a 9 point one f.m. Descanso for any public interest news from our region the east county magazine show airs Mondays and Fridays on can s.j. From 5 o'clock to 6 o'clock pm you can listen live at 89 point one f.m. Or on line at k n s j dot org You can also listen anywhere by downloading the tune in application for your smart phone for details visit to New and dot com. Good. Luck and the destination east county with your hosts Rebecca Williamson and Jonathan gets bringing you the top festivals events and attractions across the east county each week. This week's destination is County includes the Julian gravestone Verona powwow discount the deep pit barbecue in the Julian arts. Plus we'll have a preview of coming attractions including October fest. Sin Lamaze and Elka home the Ramona grapes stomp Alley Cat our walk this acquired powwow Julian apple festival Apple teatime the hot new dance show bamboozled a twilight tasting at the trails and International Day of Peace and love Mesa Julien's music festival a reception with artist Jack Jordan Lakeside River Park Conservancy as once in a blue moon gala the Laguna mountain rendezvous kids care passed in Lakeside and more so stay tuned for all of these events and many more the 47th Annual Verona powwow will be held September 1st through the 3rd at the Barone a reservation powwow grounds in Lakeside Native American dancers from across the United States will compete for prizes and the public is welcome to attend you can also shop for Native American arts crafts jewelry items and more plus sample food such as Indian tribe red tacos or details visit Verona powwow on pace book you're invited to stomp grapes and drink wine at the main Gainey winery host of the 21st Annual Julian grape stomp fest this September 2nd from 11 am until 6 pm this unique event invites you to immerse yourself in the old world Italian experience tasting wines from 10 local wineries humming to Italian tunes by Roman holiday trying your hand and actually of all eaten in shopping this year are flocking redemonstrate and has been added to the list of attractions where you can watch these regal birds to be really enter into the festive spirit attendees are encouraged to dress as I Love Lucy over their favorite Italian character where else can you experience the unforgettable feeling of grapes squishing between your bare toes tickets are available at Julian great soundtrack come savor the flavors of slow cooked barbecue be at the scandals 80. Annual deep pit barbecue on September 3rd from 11 am to 5 pm at Our Lady of light Catholic Church in addition to delicious food you can enjoy boot scootin country western music by Smith and Western crafts vendors kids' games and prize drawings for more information visit East County magazines festivals and events section then click on the Descanso days image the Julian Arts Guild will hold its fall art show on September 2nd 3rd and 4th from 10 am to 5 pm at the Julian town hall this event showcases the works of talented Julian artist art works displayed will include weaving ceramics Gort painting and drawing in mixed media for more information you can visit Julian arts kill dot org Now for a preview of coming attractions works by Jack Jordan a distinguished Alcott artist an art teacher Grossmont college and former art director of the evening Tribune will be displayed at the all of we chorused museum in alcohol and from September 9th to the 28th with a reception on September 9th from 5 37 pm this is a benefit event to honor Jordan and raise funds for the aging artist medical expenses Jordan's works have been featured in national magazines such as South with arts and arts West he was also chosen printk Lucian in the book contemporary Western artist many aspiring artists will recall learning to paint with help from how to paint the old west written in illustrated by Jack Jordan his works have been shown in many galleries and United States and Mexico his life like portraits have included famous historical figures from Native American chiefs to front tears men and military heroes his landscapes and seascapes bring to life scenes from nature in the American West for more information on the jack Jordan art show and reception you can visit the Corps Museum dot org This acquired band. Of the Cooney I nation will host its 28th annual power on September 8th 9th and 10 at the Sequoia reservations powwow grounds next to this Ikhwan casino this 3 day tribal gathering attracts participants from across the nation and is open to the public sequence powwow features traditional Native American dances and drum contests bird singing and dancing competitions pee on games authentic Indian cuisine and more. You can find scheduling details at this Ikhwan powwow Facebook page the 1st annual Ramona gravestone to sector September 9th from 12 noon to 5 pm at the Ramona outdoor community center pavilion to celebrate the harvest this fun family event will operate attendees the opportunity just squished grapes between their toes in great stumping challenges with prizes awarded to the best stoppers attendees can also taste award winning wine from local wineries and check out food arts and crafts and children events the Ramona grip stop is being presented by the Ramona rotary club through a mono senior center and the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association proceeds will benefit education and support services provided by these organizations you can get tickets that Ramon a great stump dot com Q one is clubs in East County are combining their efforts to raise funds for their youth scholarships and community sponsorships by presenting Twilight tasting at the trails from 6 to 9 pm on Saturday September 9th the event which will feature crack beers and wines from local breweries and wineries as well as a pariah t. Of tasty foods from local restaurants will be in the mission trails regional park visitor center an opportunity dry will also be held for tickets you can call Q one is 619-212-9132 if you have voted to the alley cat Art Walk On September 15th from 5 pm to 10 pm guests can enjoy an evening of our While visiting local galleries also savory food and drinks plus live bluegrass and jazz music in the alley between Korea Avenue and East Main Street in downtown alcohol arts and crafts vendors will have displays and products for sale and guest can win prizes proceeds benefit St Madaline Sophie's Center which assists developmentally disabled adults for more information you can visit s t m s c data. The Julian music festival celebrates the end of summer on September 16th at the men Guinea winery in Julian from $1.00 to 7 pm the festival features Americana pop rock Latin jazz Adult Contemporary Folk Celtic music and more tickets are required and are available at Julien music festival dot com Let's start River Park Conservancy will present its 11th Annual once in a blue moon gala and auction at the river valley equestrian center on the evening of September 16th here invited to help on our partners in conservation and raise funds for science programs for kids this year's event includes dinner and auction and exhibition polo match you can learn more about the lakeside River Park insurgency and get tickets for once in a blue moon by clicking the Events tab at Lakeside River Park or the Lemon Grove Lions Club is hosting a salsa the salsa Fiesta on September 16th from $6.00 to 9 pm to raise money to buy new bleachers for the Lemon Grove little league the event will be held at the Monte Vista auditorium in lemon grove there will be salsa tasting and salsa dancing as well as a taco cart drinks raffle and silent auction prizes lemon grove mayor pro tem Jennifer Mendoza says the bleachers have safety concerns adding lemon grove is one of the poorest communities in San Diego our Little League has been here for some 50 years and is showing its age so our Lion's Club adopted it as our project per ticket or to enter your salsa in the tasting contest you can contact Jennifer Berman dos Algy at G.-Mail dot com That's Jennifer Mendosa l.g. As in lemon grow at G.-Mail dot com The interface Council of the Mason invites the public to join millions of people around the world participate in activities to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace on September 17th the amazing event will be have starting at 3 pm an Aztec park and the mesa. Our program will feature speakers from various faiths and traditions as well as music over 20 peace promoting organizations will be presented bring a chair or a blanket to sit on as you brace piece with people around the world for more information you can visit interface the mesa dot org. If you love apples the Julian Apple Days Festival on September 23rd and 24th is the place to be located at Mende Guinea winery in historic Julian the event features Julian's famous apple pie gold panning demonstrations a falconry performance live music and dancing and antique tractor display children's games and activities of beer and wine garden food and merchandise vendors contests and more this festival harkens back to the early 1900 when Julian won a prestigious award from apple growers association and began a fall Apple they best of all the town now has a 2 month long Apple days celebration culminating with the apple festival and the coronation of Mr and Mrs Apple days you can learn more at visit Julian dot com and click on the calendar of events to find details on the Applebee's festival and many more Paul best of it is the day start to shorten and the mountain air turns nippy our thoughts drift to warm drinks apples and Julian Now you can indulge this season with an apple famed tea at Julian t. And cottage charts prince of temper 21st through 25th they're offering an apple theme menu highlight in the Julian specialty tucked away a block from the busy main street in a historical home their specialty features Hungary an apple soup Apple themed finger sandwiches scones an apple butter an apple dessert and of course fine teas vegetarian and good free options are available with advance notice settings are at 11 30 am 1 pm and 2 30 pm for a menu on reservations you can visit Jillian t.v. Dot com kids dance company the claim children's dance troupe based in La Mesa presents bamboozled at the San Diego Performing Arts Center on September 22nd and 23rd at 7 pm bamboozled is a celebration of love and all it encompasses from sorrow and acceptance to family. And human friendship the show's numbers range from a celebration of Elton John's works to the Psalms for the children of Syria also including a fast paced dance titled Tunisia and knights and shimmy Sam and upbeat tap number that just may have you dancing in your seats for tickets to bamboozle you can visit visionary Dance Theater dot org. Celebrated his 44th year the popular Lamaze October fast will run from Friday September 29th through Sunday October 1st bringing 3 days of Proust to her cheer in addition July German music and other entertainment many vendors and crafts You can also enjoy a beer garden servant of German and craft beers Plus new this year craft cocktails for more information you can visit Lamaze October passed out or the German American Club of San Diego hosts its annual October passed at its headquarters in Elko home over 2 weekends September 29th through October perced and again October 6th through the 8th you can feast on authentic German fare from roast ox on a spit to German pancakes sauerkraut and brought worst the German band flown in from Bavaria will perform German music ranging from Pocas and Watts's to beer drinking songs you'll also find vendors selling a variety of crafts for details you can visit German Club San Diego dot org step back in time to refer trading and colonial camp for the 797840 is that the lagoon or mountain rendezvous on October 13th through the 22nd at the magic way Scout reservation and send to ease about you can see demonstrations of survival skills such as cooking archery tomahawk throwing black powder shooting until making from our information you can visit the good a mountain rendezvous page on Facebook Grossmont health care district presents kids care passed on Saturday October 14th from 9 am to 1 pm at the Lakeside rodeo grounds this event will offer potentially life saving health care screenings as well as dental and vision screenings at no cost flu shots blood pressure and cholesterol checks health information plus fun activities such as pony rides and a rock climbing wall for details visit kids care pass dot org That's all for this week. 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