Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime and 3:00 p.m., After School Art
Thursday, February 09, 2012, 9:40 p.m., Baby Storytime and 3:00 p.m., Tween & Teen Wii Fun & Games.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 p.m. Crafts with the Purple Lady.
ALFA (Library Friends) Bookstore News: February, is featuring COOKBOOKS - and paperback ROMANCES. We have a beautiful collection AGATHA CHRISTIE in 48 leatherette volumes and the 49th is her autobiography. Also there is a 5 volume set of SCI FI'S Douglas Adam's "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series.A wonderful collection of CIVIL WAR HISTORY and WESTERN novels including many hard to find "pulp fiction" Westerns. There are also 20 volumes of 1950's young adult literature, plus many of the newest "HOT" fiction. Located at 2554 Alpine Blvd. Open Wed.-Sun. 10: AM to 4: PM.

SIHC monthly meetings

Southern Indian Health Council Community Healthy Families Dinner and Crafts, Parent Education Night, Elder & Youth Luncheon's monthly meetings. Call Eleanor Miller at 445-1188x182 or Jennifer Ceballos at 445-1188x409. Visit www.sihc.org for their calendar of events.

Death by Chocolate, Feb. 11th

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Death by Chocolate, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Alpine and the Alpine Community Center. Valentine's Day Celebration. Dancing to music by "IDEAS" and sampling of chocolate desserts. Call Dave at 619-445-0532 or Sue at 619-445-7330. Get the flyer here

Successful Aging Expo, Feb. 11th

Saturday & Sunday, February 11th & 12th, 2012, 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. San Diego Union Tribune's Successful Aging Expo at Town & Country Resort & Convention Center.

Chamber's Business Networking Breakfast, Feb. 14th

Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:15 - 9:00 a.m. Chamber's Business Networking Breakfast "Hot Topics". The cost is $15.00 per person. Topic: Eight Signs of Terrorism by Speaker Ron Quinlan. RSVP to Chamber.Kelly@att.net.

Albertsons 5th Community Fair. Feb. 18th

Saturday, February 18, 2011, 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. Albertson's celebrates it's 5th Community Fair. Free vendor spaces are available. Must provide your own table/chairs/canopy. RSVP to Kelly at Chamber.Kelly@att.net or 619-445-2722. Get the vendor space application here.

Victorian Valentine Boutique, Feb. 11th - 19th

February 11th - 14th, 2012, 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Descanso Mercantile's Victorian Valentine Boutique. Call 619-659-9206.

Alpine Historical Society potluck, Feb. 19th

Sunday, February 19, 2012, 1:00 p.m. Alpine Historical Society's quarterly potluck meeting at the Alpine Woman's Club, 2156 Alpine Blvd. Call Carol Morrison at 619-445-2544 or email info@alpinehistory.org.

Spring Job Fair, Feb. 24th

Friday, February 24, 2012, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. Congressman Duncan Hunter's Spring Job Fair at the Poway Community Center. Call Andrea Jones at 619-448-5201.

Campo Trail Ride, Feb. 25th

Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:00 a.m. Campo Trail Ride. Camp Lockett and Equestrian Facility (CLEEF) is holding a trail ride fundraiser. Contact Gene at 619-405-3544 or Wally at 619-964-5805 for more information and to register. Get the flyer here

Kiwanis Club of Alpine's Invitational Games, Mar. 10th

Saturday, March 10, 2012, 9:00 - 1:00 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Alpine's Invitational Games at West Hills School. Taking the place of Special Olympics Day. Will be a division wide event. www.alpinekiwanis.net

St. Patrick's Day Dinner Party, Mar. 17th

Friday, March 16, 2012, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. St. Patrick's Day Dinner Party at the Alpine Community Center. Tickets sold prior to the event. Call Sue at 619-445-7330.Get the flyer here

Alpine Creek Town Center's Craft Fair, Mar. 17th

Saturday, March 17, 2012 & Sunday, March 18, 2012, 9:00 - 4:00 p.m., Alpine Creek Town Center's Craft Fair. Vendor/crafter spaces available. Benefiting the ACES Foundation, non-profit organization that supports the El Cajon Animal Shelter. Call Jackie for information at 619-561-3277.

Kiwanis Club of Alpine's Blood Drive, Mar. 24th

Saturday, March 24, 2012, 8:00 - 1:00 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Alpine's Blood Drive at the Alpine Woman's Club Visit www.alpinekiwanis.net.

Chefs Fire up the Iron Horse, Mar. 24th

Saturday, March 24, 2012, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Campo Railroad Museum presents their annual "Chefs Fire up the Iron Horse". Call 619-465-7776 or www.PSRM.org for tickets.

Kiwanis Club of Alpine's Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Mar. 31st

Saturday, March 31, 2012, 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club of Alpine's Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at Alpine Elementary School. Visit www.alpinekiwanis.net.

Lions Tigers and Bears Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Apr. 7th

Saturday, April 07, 2012, Lions Tigers and Bears Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Visit www.lionstigersandbears.org for more information.

Kiwanis Club of Alpine's Easter Pancake Breakfast, Apr. 8th

Sunday, April 08, 2012, 7:00 - 12:00 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Alpine's Easter Pancake Breakfast at Alpine Elementary School. Visit www.alpinekiwanis.net.

I Love A Clean Alpine in April 14th

I Love A Clean Alpine" at the Albertsons parking lot. Electronic recycling, document shredding, tire recycling and more. Vendor spaces available, call Kelly for more information. Get the vendor form here

14th Annual Morning Glory Brunch, Apr. 14th

Saturday, April 14, 2012, 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. 14th Annual Morning Glory Brunch at St. Madeleine Sophie's Center Organic Garden, To buy frogs or tickets, www.stmsc.org/events or contact Jeff Redondo at 619-442-5129, ext. 115 or jredondo@stmsc.org.

Lions Tigers and Bears Annual "Wild in the Country, May 12th

Saturday, May 12, 2012, Lions Tigers and Bears Annual "Wild in the Country". Visit www.lionstigersandbears.org

Mountain Empire Business Association's Annual Roundup, May 12th

Saturday, May 12, 2012, Mountain Empire Business Association's Annual Roundup at Eagles Wings Ranch. Visit www.mtneba.org for more information.

10th Annual Run to the Hills, May 19th

Saturday, May 19, 2012, 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. 10th Annual Run to the Hills in Pine Valley, presented by the Monday Nite Car Club. Call George 619-440-6168 or Dave 619-460-4945.

Turn in unwanted Prescription Drugs

Turn in unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs at the Alpine Sheriff’s Station, 2751 Alpine Blvd., Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alpine Station has installed a secure collection drop-box. Also available is the Home Sharps Disposal Box.

Get in the New Directory

Reserve your space today for the new Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce Business Directory 2011 – 2013. The directory serves the communities of Alpine, Boulevard, Lake Morena, Campo, Descanso, Harbison Canyon, Pine Valley & Guatay. The directory is mailed to all business and residences in these areas. The directory is available at the Chamber throughout the year. Contact Kelly@alpinechamber.sdcoxmail.com or download the forms here.