EAST COUNTY HAPPENINGS

Upcoming meetings City councils

Lemon Grove, 6 p.m. Tuesday School boards

Grossmont Union High School District, 6 p.m. Thursday; La Mesa-spring Valley School District, 6 p.m.

Tuesday; Santee School District, 7 p.m. Tuesday

Public forums on district signage

The La Mesa Village Association is reaching out to the residents and businesses in La Mesa to discuss the Downtown La Mesa Village District Sign. The association is hosting several community forums to get public input on the proposed design. Visit www.lamesavillageassociation.org. The schedule for remaining community forums:

• 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday, Kroc Center (Gymnasium), 6845 University Ave., San Diego

• 6 p.m. Thursday, La Mesa Police Dept. Community Room, 8085 University Ave. • 10 a.m. Nov. 6, La Mesa Park Appreciation Day, 4900 Memorial Drive, La Mesa

‘Salute to Heroes’ set for Oct. 13

The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce announces its 13th annual “Salute to Local Heroes,” which will incorporate the theme “Hooray for Our Heroes.” The event takes place from 5:30-8:45 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Sycuan Casino Resort’s Wachena Ballroom, 5469 Casino Way in El Cajon. The night also will install the board of directors, and includes a silent auction and raffle. This year, two people from Sharp Grossmont Hospital will be honored, as well as men and women from the La Mesa Police Department, paramedics, Heartland Fire and the Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol. They are chosen for exhibiting acts of courage, dedication, bravery, compassion, and community service. The event is open to the public with single ticket price of $95, two tickets for $170 and a table of eight for $640.Tickets available at www.salute.lamesachamber.com or call Mary England, (619) 251-7730.

‘Into the Woods’ at Grossmont College

Grossmont College’s Stagehouse Theatre, which has not held in-person performances for more than 18 months because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has reopened to live audiences with “Into the Woods.” Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, with tickets from $10 to $16. All guests must show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the show to enter the theater. Masks are required. Because social distancing will be in effect, tickets will be limited. “Into the Woods” is a fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. Tickets can be ordered by phone only at (619) 644-7235. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday.