Community Corner

Movies by the Lakes and Bird Walk This Weekend

You made it to the weekend, now what? Patch found your East County weekend events happening Aug. 16-18.

School is right around the corner and there is still time to have some summer fun!

Catch a movie under the stars, learn more about the world of birds and more.

Click on the links for more info.  
 
MOVIES BY THE LAKE

  • What's Up: The film Rise of the Guardians will be shown on a big screen for kids and families to enjoy.
  • When: 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16. 
  • Where: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Pkwy., Santee.
  • Price: Free. Parking $8. 
SANTEE LAKES BIRD WALK
  • What's Up: Learn all about the birds that live at Santee Lakes. The Palomar Audubon Society will host an educational bird walk.
  • When: 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17.
  • Where: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Pkwy., Santee.
LIVE, LOCAL MUSIC BY MATT MURPHY AND 22 KINGS
  • What's Up: Come enjoy a free evening of family friendly, live entertainment as you savor your cappuccino and pastry.
  • When: Starts 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16. 
  • Where: Kaffee Meister, 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd.
  • Price: Free.
BOSTON TERRIER MEETUP
  • What's Up: If you've got a Boston Terrier, why not meet up with others that love the breed.
  • When: Starts 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. 
  • Where: Join the meetup group to see exactly where in Santee they'll meet.
  • Price: Free.

SIXTH ANNUAL HEART OF MT. HELIX
  • What's Up: heART of Mt. Helix will feature music, food, auctions, dancing, art and more. Proceeds will benefit the preservation and enhancement of Mt. Helix Park.
  • When: 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17.
  • Where: Mt. Helix Park, 4905 Mt Helix Dr., La Mesa.
  • Price: $60-$125.
CAPRICE STRINGS TRIO CONCERT
  • What's Up: The MTRP Foundation Concert Series will host the Caprice Strings Trio and dance artist Veronica Martinelli.
  • When: 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. 
  • Where: Mission Trails Regional Park, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego. 
  • Price: Free. 

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