EAST COUNTY HAPPENINGS

Upcoming meetings City councils

El Cajon, 7 p.m. Tuesday; La Mesa, 6 p.m. Tuesday; Santee, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday

El Cajon mayor to perform fundraising show

El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells and friends host and perform at a fundraiser at 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at The Magnolia for the East County Transitional Living Center. Tickets for the live musical performances will include a silent auction and painting demonstration. VIP and sponsorship packages will include a meet-n-greet pre-party at 6 p.m. with Mayor Wells and VIP seating. Tickets start at $22.50. Visit www.magnoliasandiego.com. For sponsorship and large groups, contact Alexisfrost@me.com. East County Transitional Living Center provides housing, education, work therapy, life skills, and professional services to help families by breaking destructive cycles. The center plans to expand its Emergency Shelter Program to help homeless families with children to come into the program. Visit www.ectlc.org.

County panel holding redistricting hearing

San Diego County’s Independent Redistricting Commission is holding a virtual and in-person public hearing on redistricting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday 8/26 at the Ronald Reagan Community Center, 195 E Douglas Ave., El Cajon, to hear from District 2 residents. The goal is to ensure that people are fairly represented when drawing district lines. Those who live in other supervisorial districts are also welcome. To participate by Zoom, visit https://bit.ly/3b1es2t.

Issa’s office will host free online cybersecurity webinar

The office of Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50) will host a free online cybersecurity webinar for small business owners and organization leaders from 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday. The chief of cybersecurity for the western United States from national Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will speak and answer questions. Register for this virtual session at https:// bit.ly/37rgpqi. The webinar is part of an ongoing series provided by Issa to residents of the 50th Congressional District. For notifications of other events, register at https://issa.house.gov/ contact/newsletter-subscribe.

Tickets on sale for La Mesa Chamber ‘Taste’ event

The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual “Taste of San Diego — East” event takes place from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 30 at the newly renovated Town & Country Hotel, 500 Hotel Circle North, Mission Valley. The event has outgrown the La Mesa Community Center, where it was held for the first 10 years. For details and to buy tickets, visit www.taste.lamesachamber.com.

La Mesa seeks members for Library Task Force

La Mesa is looking for seven members for its Library Task Force. Members will research options to expand La Mesa’s branch of the San Diego County Library to better fit the city’s size and needs. The task force will recommend action to the City Council. Find applications at www.cityoflamesa.us/250/boards-commissions, or at the city clerk’s office, 8130 Allison Ave. Application deadline is 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17.

Public Defender looking for ‘remarkable teens’

The San Diego County Public Defender is seeking the community’s help for this year’s third annual installment of the “25 Most Remarkable Teens in San Diego” program. The program highlights youths ages 13-19 and celebrates them for positive accomplishments and showcases the ways they contribute to their community. All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition. Find the nomination form and list of award categories at https:// bit.ly/3xaqtys. Nominations must be submitted by Sept. 21. Email forms to connie.howard@sdcounty.ca.gov or mail to Connie Howard, San Diego County Public Defender Youth Council, 451 A St., Suite 1480, San Diego, CA 92101.

Local students graduate

Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y.: Eric Mann of El Cajon, Bachelor of Science degree in communication management and design.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Ark.: Ali Alsadi of Lakeside, Doctor of Philosophy degree in engineering science and systems.

Stanislaus State University, Turlock, Calif.: Lelia Clay of El Cajon, Bachelor of Arts in psychology, magna cum laude; Haley Crittenden of La Mesa, Bachelor of Science in exercise science.

Blood drives

The San Diego Blood Bank is hosting these blood drives. Donors will receive a limited edition Marvel Black Widow T-shirt and Comiccon retro pins (while supplies last, sizes subject to availability):

• 1-7 p.m. Thursday, Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa

• 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, IDEA Center High School, 1600 Cuyamaca St., El Cajon

• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 29, Skyline Church, 9455 Los Coches Road, Lakeside Appointment and photo ID required. Call (800) 469-7322 or visit Sandiegobloodbank.org.

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