October 2015 La Mesa Blog Posts (15)

The Grossmont Healthcare District’s Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa, will host a free program on “Finding the Right Words for Better Health” from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The program is part of the library’s Wellness Wednesday series, normally held on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

The speaker on Oct. 28 will be Kathy Quinn, director, Herrick Community Health Care Library. In recognition of October as Health…

THE TABLE:  UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST OF LA MESA

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PIE IN THE SKY – A MAMA’S KITCHEN* FUNDRAISER

It’s time to think Thanksgiving…time to let Mama bake the pies!  She’s making apple, pecan, Dutch apple and pumpkin.

Mama’s Pie in the Sky Bake Sale Has Started…

Man Killed Wife Days Before Killing Self

LA MESA -- An elderly La Mesa man apparently beat and smothered his wife before using prescription medicine days later to end his own life.

In its final report on the two deaths, police said that on Wednesday, October 14 officers responded to a residence in the 6900 block of Wyoming Avenue in La Mesa and found a deceased man and woman in the home. This case has…

Community Honors A Lost Friend Sunday

LA MESA, Calif. – As her friends and colleagues reminisce on life lost too early to cancer, Brenda Faye Stidum’s smile lit up every room that she entered at Waterford Terrace in La Mesa. In 2013, at the young age of 52, Brenda succumbed to cancer but not…

Dogs Like Howl-o-ween Too!

LA MESA -- There will be some scary-looking dogs at Canine Corners Dog Park in La Mesa’s Harry Griffen Regional Park from 11 am to 3 pm this Saturday, October 24. Also other dogs dressed as clowns and…

LA MESA -- The talent search is on. The San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB) is inviting talented singers and musicians to submit a video of their original song and win an opportunity to perform in front of several thousand people at the Chargers Drive XXXVII on Tuesday, Nov. 24.

 Deadline for submission of videos is Monday

, Nov. 2. Any style or genre of music is welcomed. Both individuals and groups can submit. Videos (no longer than six minutes in length) can be…

East County Chamber Announces WILL Winners

LA MESA -- The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce recently honored eight women with Women in Leadership Luncheon (WILL) awards.

Honorees included: Mara Fortin, Nothing Bundt Cakes; Carey Guthrie, Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors; Molly Nocon, Noah Homes; Erica Pinto, Jamul Indian Village;…

Deaths May Have Been Murder-Suicide

LA MESA -- The La Mesa Police Department announced today that the suspicious deaths of two elderly residents is now being investigated as a possible murder suicide.

Police said that Wednesday officers responded to a residence in the 6900 block of Wyoming Avenue in La Mesa and found a deceased man and woman in the home. The scene was originally described only as…

Police Probe Suspicious Deaths In La Mesa

LA MESA -- La Mesa police are investigating the suspicious deaths of two elderly people in a Wyoming Avenue home.

Police said in a press release that on Wednesday at 9:39 a.m. the La Mesa Police Department responded to a residence in the 6900…

La Mesa Downtown Streetscape Project

The city installed new sidewalk dining areas as part of the streetscape project.

During the city council meeting last night, Public Works Director Greg Humora detailed…

Experience the luminous singing and expressive keyboard work of Debbie Neigher, one of San Francisco’s most promising singer-songwriters.  Known for her dream-like ballads as well as jazz-infused vocals and triumphant pop anthems, Debbie will, between 7:30 and 9:30pm on October 7, 2015, join with Galway born singer-guitarist Keith Mullins, and award-winning* musical…

Community Blessing of Animals

Balls to fetch…

Toys to chase…

Oils to bless and anoint for healing…

Ribbon bows to tie to collars…

Photos to cherish…

Celebrating the importance of animals in our lives, The Table:  United Church of Christ of La Mesa and Animal Blessings, which provides support services for caretakers and animals, invite you to participate in a Community Blessing of Animals on Saturday, October 10, 2015, between 10:00am…

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) in San Diego will raise money for programs and services for people living with diabetes at its Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, a fundraising walk on Sunday morning, Oct. 18, at NTC Park at Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Road, San Diego.

One of the ADA’s East County programs to receive support from Step Out will be Camp Wana Kura, a summer day-camp held at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve for children with diabetes.

Other…

Experience the luminous singing and expressive keyboard work of Debbie Neigher, one of San Francisco’s most promising singer-songwriters.  Known for her dream-like ballads as well as jazz-infused vocals and triumphant pop anthems, Debbie will, between 7:30 and 9:30pm on October 7, 2015, join with Galway born singer-guitarist Keith Mullins, and award-winning*…

Tips For Better La Mesa Living

LA MESA -- The City of La Mesa has published its monthly newsletter, a collection of tips on city living and a list of events coming for the month ahead. …