EAST COUNTY HAPPENINGS Holiday Craft Fair seeks crafters

Taste of Santee opens Thursday

The Santee Chamber of Commerce hosts the 33rd annual “Taste of Santee” from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Pathways Community Church, 9626 Carlton Hills Blvd. Food and beverage offerings from local restaurants and shops. This tradition brings the community together to help Santee businesses give back to residents in need. Tickets are $15 for chamber members, $20 nonmembers. Register at https://bit.ly/30vkbul.

Lakeside Christmas event is Saturday

The Lakeside Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Spirit of Christmas event from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday on Maine Avenue in historic downtown Lakeside. This free community event is supported by the Barona Band of Mission Indians, Barona Resort & Casino, and Skyline Church. The evening will feature live performances from the Lakeside Union School District, a tree lighting and children’s activities. Youngsters can drop off letters to Santa in the special North Pole mailbox (enclose a self-addressed stamped return envelope). The mailbox will be in the Lakeside Historical Society courtyard on Maine Avenue until Dec. 24. Visit www.lakesidechamber.org; call (619) 561-1031.

‘Holiday in the Village’ set for Saturday The La Mesa Village Association hosts its sixth annual “Holiday in the Village” from

noon-9 p.m. Saturday on La Mesa Boulevard, between Spring and Fourth streets. Carnival games, carolers, craft vendor stands and food and drinks from local favorites. Fire pits with live entertainment on the La Mesa Lumber Stage. Visit http://www.lamesavillageassociation.org/events/ holiday-in-the-village.aspx.

The Mt. Miguel High School Foundation is looking for crafters for its Holiday Craft Fair, scheduled to take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 18 at 8585 Blossom Lane, Spring Valley. Funds raised from the craft sale help the foundation support school activities and scholarships. For information and how to sign up, contact Joanne Burke at (619) 4697350 or email Mtmiguelalumni@gmail.com.

La Mesa holds disposal event Saturday

La Mesa hosts a free household hazardous waste disposal for residents by appointment only from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Household hazardous waste includes all batteries, fluorescent bulbs, electronics, paints, solvents, cleaners, chemicals, used motor oil and antifreeze, medical sharps (syringes), pool and garden products, and propane. Limit of 15 gallons, 125 pounds, or five monitors/tvs. For appointment, call (619) 2875696, ext. 4270 or email lmhhw@edcodisposal.com.

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