Articles by Iris Neal

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center successfully competed for and was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation through their Education and Workforce Development initiative.
“These funds will help underwrite the cost of St. Madeleine’s Work Activity Program that supports the employment goals of approximately 50 adult students with developmental disabilities,” said Jennifer Jenkins, PR account manager, BAM Communications.

Following approval at last month’s (Jan. 22) City Council meeting, the city of El Cajon will now have its own community farmers market in the downtown area. The city is working with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and others to establish a certified farmers market. The downtown El Cajon Farmers Market (ECFM) is slated to launch on March 21 on Thursday evening at the Prescott Promenade, located at 201 E. Main St. in downtown El Cajon.

Actors in the Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department bring imaginary people to life, revealing the inner workings of the minds and hearts of their characters, in their recent production “Inside the Actor’s Process.”
The cast uses monologues and scenes from contemporary plays to allow the audience to experience the intriguing world of actors, who serve as conduits to reveal the most private and most public thoughts and actions of those they portray.

Owned and operated by Tammy Perkins and her daughter-in-law Veronica Perkins, Fancy Pants Consignment is a Christian family owned and operated business which offers friendly service to its customers. Shoppers will find gently worn and new women’s name brand (and designer) clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories, and yes even ... evening and wedding gowns.