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Fresh & Easy coming to Alpine Creek Town Center

ALPINE ----- Westcore Properties, owner and property manager of the Alpine Creek Town Center, has announced that Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market will join the center’s quality tenants in the previous Daniel’s Market space. Fresh & Easy signed a 10-year lease for 22,015 square feet of retail space at the center at 1347 Tavern Rd. The financial terms weren’t disclosed.

“We’re excited to have Fresh & Easy on board,” said Hack Adams, senior vice president of leasing for Westcore Properties. “Fresh & Easy will become a staple for the Alpine community as residents seek wholesome, healthy food for their families.” Hack said the company’s commitment to providing good food at a cost savings, while also giving back to each community it serves, was important to Westcore Properties “as we continue to look for ways to support Alpine with a well-rounded tenant mix.”

Fresh & Easy offers a wide range of its own brand of products including freshly prepared meals with no artificial colors, flavors, high-fructose corn syrup and no added transfats. The company’s stores are designed with energy efficiency to pass along cost benefits to customers. According to Adams, Fresh & Easy plans to open in August 2012 with space improvements starting in mid-February.

As a community champion, Fresh & Easy pledges $1,000 to a neighborhood charitable group with each new store opening. Alpine residents can nominate local groups now by visiting www.freshandeasy.com/nominategroup.aspx. The company operates stores in California, Arizona and Nevada.

Don Moser with Retail Insite represented Fresh & Easy during lease negotiation. John Jennings and Aaron Hill with Cushman & Wakefield represented Westcore Properties, a member of the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce. Westcore Properties acquired Alpine Creek Town Center in 2004 and completely renovated and redesigned it through a five-year effort. Additional tenants include Vita Luna Boutique, Studio B Salon, West Coast Rideshop, Ace Hardware, CVS Pharmacy, Ahi Sushi, La Carreta, Mediterraneo, the soon-to-open Paparazzi’s Restaurant and much more. For more information, visit www.alpinecreekcenter.com.

Local charter schools accepting applications

Spring semester applications are still being accepted at the Alpine Academy and Pine Valley Academy in East San Diego County! Both accredited tuition-free public charter schools within the Julian Charter School program offer flexible schedules with academic instruction by credentialed teachers.

A member of the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce, the Alpine Academy at 1832 Alpine Blvd. in Alpine offers two programs to meet the needs of area high school students. The school is currently accepting spring semester applications for the 9th, 10th and 11th grades.

Contact Cindy Velline, Alpine Academy Coordinator, at (619) 445-1525 or e-mail cvelline@juliancharterschool.org for more information or to schedule an appointment. The Pine Valley Academy at 28876 Old Highway 80 in Pine Valley serves the needs of area students from the 6th through 12 grades.

For more information or to schedule an appointment there, contact Connie Masters, Pine Valley Academy Coordinator, at (619) 473-1300 or e-mail cmasters@juliancharterschool.org for more information or to schedule an appointment. Visit www.JulianCharterSchool.org for more information about their programs for “The right choice for personalized learning.”

‘I Love A Clean Alpine’ has vendor space

ALPINE ---- Reserve your vendor’s space now for the annual “I Love A Clean Alpine” celebration! Free electronic recycling, document shredding, tire recycling and more will be offered at the big community event on Saturday, April 14. It will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.at the Alpine Albertsons parking lot at 2955 Alpine Blvd. Going Green Displays and Demonstrations are included. Vendor spaces are available at $25 each. Call the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce at (619) 445-2722 for more information or to register or download the form here.

Daffodil Days are here again

Place an order for a bouquet (s) of Daffodils to help support the American Cancer Society. Orders placed by 02-22-12 & delivered by 03-20-12.

Options are:

• (1) bouquet of ten daffodils for $10.00
• (1) bouquet of ten daffodils in a 7" clear glass vase for $20.00
• (2) bouquets of daffodils in a 8" clear glass vase for $35.00
• Donation of $25.00 for an Enesco Bear to be delivered to children with cancer

Contact Kelly at the Chamber at (619) 445-2722 for information.

Chamber Coupon Program

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Chamber businesses can offer discount coupons through the web site. To find out how you can put your coupons on the web site call the chamber at 619-445-2722. To see more great coupons click here!

Free Business Profiles

Each week we will be featuring different member's profiles. If you would like your profile featured here contact the chamber for the form. Profiles will also appear in the business directory.

Reserve your space now in the "Most Popular Directory" in the Region!

Orders are being taken for the new Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce Directory. The most comprehensive and best read Directory serving the communities of:Alpine, Boulevard, Campo, Descanso, Harbison Canyon, Pine Valley, Lake Morena, and Guatay. The directory is mailed to all business and residences in these areas and it keeps on working; the Directory is available at the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber office throughout the year. Reserve your space now, Click here to download the order form.

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