EAST COUNTY HAPPENINGS

exhibitors and opportunities to show off your pup, such as an agility course and off-leash tennis ball chase. There will also be contests for largest and smallest dogs, and best trick, as well as Arfs & Crafts. Bring an item for the Shelter Donation Drive and be entered to win a gift basket. Items needed include leashes, collars and harnesses in all sizes, and unopened food and toys. Microchipping and licensing will be provided by the San Diego Humane Society. Cash and card accepted. Microchipping fee is $10; pet licensing price will vary. Copy of rabies certificate required. Dog license tag will be free with licensing and will be shipped to you. Visit santeespecialevents.com.

E.C. residents asked to take plaza survey

The city of El Cajon is working with San Diego State University for ideas on how to use the space at Parkway Plaza. Members of the El Cajon community are being asked to take a brief survey to help give ideas and priorities for the site. Find the survey at bit.ly/3egxzyq.

Free bokashi composting workshop

The Pine Valley library branch hosts “Free Backyard Composting and Bokashi Basics,” a free workshop by the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Learn the basics of traditional composting and about bokashi, a fermentation method that allows composting of all food waste, including meat, dairy and liquids. Register and find details at bit.ly/3gbqall. The library is at 28804 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley.

‘Peep Show,’ ‘Chick Day,’ coming up

Hawthorne Country Store in Santee hosts its annual free spring Chick Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 10845 Woodside Ave. The event will offer more than 100 varieties of baby poultry and provides an opportunity for families to learn about raising chickens at home. There will also be a Peep Show from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. The $50 charge for that event covers two adults age 21-plus. There will be hors d’oeuvres, beverages and entertainment. The Peep Show gives customers the first pick of rare, exotic and the best egg-laying breeds. This event sells out every year and is only available for ticket purchasers. For details and to buy Peep Show tickets, email Heather@hawthornecountrystore.com, call (760) 746-7816, or visit Hawthornecountrystore.com or their Facebook Events Page.

La Mesa seeks help planning facilities

La Mesa is seeking input from residents to help plan future park, recreation and library facilities and programming. Survey results will help set priorities to improve parks and open spaces, recreation, and library services. The city is working with ETC Institute to administer the survey. Responses will remain confidential and are treated anony

mously. Take the survey at bit.ly/3kurs1v.

The San Diego Blood Bank hosts these opportunities to donate blood:

• Grossmont College, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon, 500 Quad

• Jamul Casino, 1:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, 14145 Campo Road, Jamul, Training Room 1

• Skyline Church, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 12, 9455 Los Coches Road, Lakeside Appointments are honored first and walk-ins are welcome. Photo ID required. Call (800) 400-8251 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.

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