Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Vintage Christmas Greetings!




Julian Events: Winter 2010

Every Sunday except January 10 (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados   – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857 more info...
Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com
Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 12 p.m., 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857 more info...
Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com
The Julian Art Gallery, Quarterly Fine Art Exhibit, Local and Greater San Diego Artists, 2229 Main Street, Julian CA 92036, 760.765.1551
www.thejulianartgallery.com
February 5: Bailey BBQ Live Music  8 p.m. – Corner of Main & A Street, (760) 765-3757
February: Town Hall Crafters Craft Show – 9a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall
February 19: Bailey BBQ Live Music   8 p.m. – Corner of Main & A Street, (760) 765-3757
February 26: Bailey BBQ Live Music  8 p.m. – Corner of Main & A Street, (760) 765-3757
March 2011

Daffodils in bloom / Desert Wildflowers in bloom
Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857 more info...
Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com
Friday & Saturday Evenings: Jeremy's on the Hill presents live piano music –  (760) 765-1587
The Julian Art Gallery, Quarterly Fine Art Exhibit, Local and Greater San Diego Artists, 2229 Main Street, Julian CA 92036, 760.765.1551
www.thejulianartgallery.com
March  -May : Town Hall Crafters Craft Show – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall
March 20-21:  Tour of Borrego – Road rides of 22, 40, 62, & 80 miles – Wild flowers and great riding  – R&B Bicycle Club (760) 765-2200 www.julianactive.com
March 26-27: Daffodil Show  "Daffodil Lovers" Come celebrate Spring with the Flower of Hope– Julian Town Hall 2129 Main Street and The Blue Heron Garden Shop, 2116 Third St. – Saturday, March 26, 12 to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 27, noon to 5 p.m. – Bring all daffodils for display & judging Friday March 25, noon to 4 p.m. names and questions about daffodils answered by National Daffodil Society experts.
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Lilacs in Bloom
Every Sunday (weather permitting): Julian Doves & Desperados  – historic comedy skits at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. – stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli. For information call Krisie at (760) 765-1857  more info...
Friday & Saturday Evenings: Santa Ysabel Casino Live Music – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., country, blues and classic rock bands – (760) 787-0909, 25575 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel www.santaysabelcasino.com
The Julian Art Gallery, Quarterly Fine Art Exhibit, Local and Greater San Diego Artists, 2229 Main Street, Julian CA 92036, 760.765.1551
www.thejulianartgallery.com
Every Sunday (rain or shine): Julian Certified Farmers' Market -- fresh and local organic produce, nuts, eggs and specialty foods including salsa, tamales, sambusa, kettle corn and fresh baked breads from the Julian Bakery.  Live music some weekends.  Farmers' Market takes place from 11am to 4 pm at 4470 Hwy. 78, at the Wynola Farms Marketplace, 3 miles West of Main St.  For more information visit us online at www.wynolafarms.com
April: Easter Brunch and Specials – Jeremy's on the Hill –  reservations (760) 765-1587
April 24: Easter Egg Hunt behind Bailey's BBQ 9 a.m. – Free for all ages – Children under 4 have their own egg hunt area – B.Y.O.B. (bring your own basket)
April 14-17: Julian Family Fiddle Camp – Camp Cedar Glen – The first of what I hope will be an annual fiddle camp.  Web site provides adequate description.  www.familyfiddlecamp.com
April 16-30: Town Hall Crafters Craft Show – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Town Hall
April 24:Easter Brunch at the Pine Hills Lodge, Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00 am! Please call for reservations - 760-765-1100, www.pinehillslodge.com
April: A Taste of Julian – 1 to 4 p.m. – $20 person for map, ticket, event card and recipe booklet – (760) 765-4758
April 29: St. Elizabeth Catholic Church – BUNCO!! – $20 per person – Door open at 6:30 p.m. , Bunco starts at 7 p.m. – Julian Town Hall 2129 Main Street, Julian, CA 92036 – For Reservations and Questions call Rose Mary at (760) 765-4853
April: Julian MTB Death March – How Much can you endure?  For the avid Mountain Biker – R&B Bicycle Club (760) 765-2200 www.julianactive.com
April: An Early California and Gold Rush Camp at Julian Mining Company It's a great new place with lots of camping land in the country in a small gold rush setting with a working sluice and panning.  There is even a small wooded area with a grinding rock for native California impressions – 4444 Highway 78 Wynola, (951) 313-0166

Friday, December 3, 2010

A Different Kind of Hike!

The Right Direction:  8 Steps To Make A Difference In The World

1. Everything - people, places, and situations - has something to say. Really listening, without interrupting or letting your attention wander, is the simplest way to learn and understand the needs of other people and of the world.


2. Volunteer your time or donate your money to a cause that touches your heart. Read to an elderly patient or buy new books for a veterans' home. Work at a soup kitchen or send a gift of food. No matter how big or small, your contribution will positively affect many people.


3. Embrace nature and beautify the world for others. To lift people's spirit, keep your garden bright, or plant and maintain flowers in a public area. Plant and donate a tree in somebody's name in your local park. As a gift to wild animals, make your yard animal friendly with dense hedges and by using natural pesticides.


4. Your energy affects others so choose to be a beacon of light. Project goodness, happiness, and peace outward through your home, neighborhood, country, and, finally the world. The effects are felt for thousands of miles.


5. Smile and the world smiles with you. When you catch a stranger's eye, flash a bright smile, even if you aren't feeling quite that happy. Your stranger may be confused, but their day (and yours) will be brighter.


6. Animals feel a lack of love as acutely as humans. Adopt a pet from your local shelter rather than purchasing one from a pet store. If your life can't include a pet, spend an afternoon volunteering at the animal shelter giving the animals some much-needed love.


7. Help improve someone's self-esteem or simply show them you care. Give a compliment, send a friendly letter, or tell someone you were thinking about them. Make an effort to keep in touch with long-time acquaintances and to develop new friendships.


8. Be a role model. Rather than asking others to alter themselves, change your own outlook and behavior. A role model can be a source of inspiration, hope, and self-respect. Or actively take on the responsibilities of a role model and reach out to children in need of guidance or an adult in need of a friend.

Fun Stuff to do when it's not so hot: Hike Cedar Falls.

Hike Cedar Falls to enjoy a romantic hike through the hills of Eastern San Diego. Be rewarded with waterfalls cascading into a pool below. Swim in the pool beneath the falls. The 100 foot high Cedar Falls is located southwest of Julian. You can make a day of it and stop for apple pie in Julian after your hike.

The best time to hike to Cedar Falls is in the spring or fall when the falls will be at their peak and it's not too hot. There is a swimming hole at the bottom of the falls where you can enjoy a swim, if you are a polar bear!

This can be a beautiful hike. Cedar Creek is a tributary of the San Diego River. There are a number of small falls in the area with Cedar Falls being the largest. Black oak, cedar, and cottonwood trees are common in the area. Bird watchers can spot local birds.



Directions from the town of Julian: Drive two miles west on Hwys. 78/79. Turn left on Pine Hills Road. Continue 1.5 miles. Bear right onto Eagle Peak Road. Continue 1.4 miles. Bear right to stay on Eagle Peak Road. Continue another 8.2 miles to the signed trailhead for the California Riding and Hiking Trail. This last 8 miles will be partly paved and partly dirt road. The trailhead is at the end of the road with a sign that says "Saddleback Trail".

You will need to get an Adventure Pass parking permit from the U.S. Forest Service because this hike is on National forest land.

Precautions: You do need to be in good shape for this trip. The hike to Cedar Falls is 4.5 miles roundtrip and takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete. Wear sunscreen, a hat, and bring plenty of water. 3 quarts of water per person is recommended during warm weather. The trip to the falls is downhill, which means the return trip is uphill. It is dangerous to climb on the rocks around the falls. Jumping or diving into the pools is prohibited.