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September Julian Events
Library Pre-School Programs
"Bi-lingual Story Hour and Craft" has changed to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, and the "Coloring Table" will continue to take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Julian Library.
Craft Show
The Dawn Kirk Crafters "Weed and Craft Show" will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 through Sept. 4 at the Julian Town Hall.
Fine Arts Show
Julian Arts Guild "Fall Fine Arts Show" will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 1- 4 at the Julian Town Hall.
Annual Grape Stomp
The Annual Grape Stomp Festa will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at Menghini Winery. There will be live Italian music, dancing, bocce ball competitions, grape stomping, wine tasting, a variety of food and crafts for sale and a jump house for the kids. Admission is $10 for adults (includes a commemorative wine glass), $5 for ages 6 to 12, and children 5 and under are free. For more information, contact the Julian Chamber of Commerce at 760-765-1857.
Dinner and Jazz
The Pine Hills Lodge presents "The Hot Club San Diego" at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 2 at the lodge. Come and enjoy an evening of romantic, high energy swing and jazz music heard in the night clubs of Paris in the 1930s. There will be a special French menu to compliment the evening. The cost is $29.95 per person and reservations are required. For more information, call 760-765-1100 or go to www.pinehillslodge.com
Guided Hike
Meet at the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve trail head at 9 a.m. Sept. 3 for a guided hike up the mountain. Call 760-765-4098, for more information.
Storyteller
Harlynne Geisler will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a "Fiesta of Hispanic Folk Tales" at 3 p.m. on Sept. 7 at the Julian Library.
Chamber Mixer
Julian Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Dudley's Bakery in Santa Ysabel. There will be a no-host bar and refreshments. Bring a door prize to promote your business. Contact the chamber at 760-765-1857, for more information.
Julian Library's Second Birthday
The Julian Community Library is 2 years-old Sept. 12, stop by for a tasty treat on this celebrated day.
Bluegrass Pickin' Party
Join several of the Bluegrass Festival musicians for an open jam session from 6:30 p.m. to close Sept. 15 and 16 at the Pine Hills Lodge. The bar opens at 5 p.m. and food will be provided by Wynola Pizza Express. For more information, call the Pine Hills Lodge at 760-765-1100 or go to www.pinehillslodge.com
Craft Show
The Town Hall Crafters' Craft Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9-10 at the Julian Town Hall.
Annual Bluegrass Festival
The 36th Annual Julian Lions Club Bluegrass Festival and Banjo/Fiddle Contest will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept.17 at Frank Lane Park in Julian. This is a Lions Club fundraiser that also shares the title of the "Oldest Bluegrass Festival in California." Saturday, Sept. 16 will feature the Banjo/Guitar contest and Sunday, Sept. 17 will feature the Fiddle/Mandolin contest. Contests are for all ages and all levels, and participants can register online at www.julianbluegrass.com.Tickets are $15, and if purchased by Sept. 15 include the parking fee (a $5 value). Kids under 16 are free. For registration, advance ticket
purchase and a complete event schedule go to www.julianblue grass.com or go to the Julian Chamber of Commerce, 2129 Main St. in the Town Hall.
Folkloric Dancers
El Tesoro de Jamul Folkloric Dancers will dance at 1 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the Julian Library. Noted for its dancing technique, as well as its colorful regalia, the group represents several parts of Mexico. Come and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Julian Library.
Craft Show
The Dawn Kirk Crafters' "Arts & Crafts Show" will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 16-17 at the Julian Town Hall.
Ice Cream Social
The Julian Historical Society presents its "Annual Ice Cream Social" at 5 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Heritage Park, next to the Julian Museum. All are invited, and ice cream, toppings and cookies will be provided.
JMA Breakfast Mixer
Julian Merchants Association will hold its monthly breakfast Sept. 20 at the Julian Pie Co., 2225 Main St. Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. and will be followed by guest speaker, Maureen Sinkiewicz, from Union Bank. She will be discussing "Identity Theft" and how you can protect yourself. Join the merchants for great networking opportunities and good company. The breakfast is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Contact Tracy Turner at 760-765-4758, for more information.
JMA Open House
The September JMA Open House - Block Party will be on Sept. 18 from 5 -7 p.m. in town at the block featuring: Mountain Gypsy, Log Home Castles, Tucker's Treasures, Kathy's, and Falcon Gallery. Contact Tracy Turner at 760-765-4758, for more information.
Kids Fishing Derby
The "Fishin' in the Pines" Free Kids Fishing Derby will take place Saturday, Sept. 23 at Lake Cuyamaca. Fishing begins at 6 a.m. and registration begins at 8 a.m. All fish must be weighed in by 12:45 p.m. and prizes will be awarded at 1 p.m. The prizes will be awarded by Congressman Duncan Hunter and hosted by the All Outdoors Radio Network "Talking, Fishing, Hunting, and a Whole Lot More" on KCBQ-AM 1170. There will also be a raffle for the adults and a free drawing where all children will have a chance to win reels, rods, fishing trips and more. Don't miss the clowns, the face painting and the free lunch at 11:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit children's programs at Lake Cuyamaca. For more information, call 760-765-0515.
Menghini Arts and Music Festival
The 20th Annual Menghini Winery Arts, Wine and Music Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 23-24 at the Menghini Winery. The event is free and open to the public. Several local artists working in glass, clay, wood, painting and more will be exhibiting and selling their work. There will be wine tasting, live country music and an appearance by the Mountain Gypsy belly dancers. For more information, contact Charlotte Mitchell at 760-765-2569.
Miner's Blowout
Mark your calendar for the "Julian Woman's Club Miner's Blowout" from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 30. This mining theme, fundraising event, will feature a silent auction, appetizers and a steak dinner, games and prizes, live music and more. There will also be a "Best Dressed Miner" costume contest. All proceeds go to the Julian Woman's Club Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets will be available at Julian Tea & Cottage Arts, 760-765-0832 or contact Diana Garrett at 760-765-3647.
Rendezvous
The 20th Annual Laguna Mountain Rendezvous will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 3 through 8 on Mesa Grande Road in Santa Ysabel. See history come alive in this authentic 1700s-1840s Rocky Mountain Fur Trader's Encampment. There will be primitive archery demonstrations and a grand raffle. There is primitive and modern camping available on site. For more information, contact Don Densford at 619-390-0614 or visit www.home stead. com/laguna_mntn/.
Our reader want to hear what your group is up to. Send upcoming events or happenings by the 18th of each month to:
Amber Ward
Phone: (760) 765-0603
Fax: (760) 788-8413
E-mail: julianjournal@pacbell.net
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