This week, John is joined again by Becky Lowndes, the Special Events Coordinator for the City of Santee! They discuss the upcoming Holiday Lighting in Town Center, Selfies with Santa, and the events lined up for 2025.

Santee Holiday Lighting
Friday, November 22nd from 5:30-8:30pm
Amphitheater at Santee Trolley Square

Selfies with Santa
Thursday, December 5th from 4:30-7:30pm
Amphitheater at Santee Trolley Square

To learn more,
City of Santee Special Events

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This week, John is joined by Mike Aiken, Navy Veteran and Director of Carlton Oaks Golf Course. They discuss Mike's story and involvement in the community, the upcoming Santee Chamber of Commerce Veterans Appreciation Golf Tournament, and the improvements coming to Carlton Oaks Golf Course.

6th Annual Veterans Appreciation Golf Tournament
November 7th
For Ticket and Schedule Information
Registration starts at 8am
Opening Ceremony starts at 10am

To Learn more,
Carlton Oaks Info
Junior Golf Information
Santee VFW Facebook

To contact John Olsen,
619-855-1151
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This week, John is joined by Patrick Henry, Santee Firefighter and member of the Santee Firefighters Association. They discuss the history of growth of the Santee Fire Department, the importance of Measure S, and what would change if Measure S passes.

To Learn More,
Santee Firefighters Association Website

To contact John Olsen,
619-855-1151
John@TheSanteeGuy.com
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This week, John is joined by Supervisor Joel Anderson! Together, they discuss the areas covered in the Supervisor's district, the impacts that he has been able to make within our communities, and how he is giving back to the community with his work.

2024 California Heroes Grant Recipients

• Momentum Tutoring
• Boys & Girls Clubs of East County
• City of Santee
• San Diego River Park Foundation
• VFW Department of California

Nominate Your California Heroes Here!

To contact John Olsen,
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This week, John is joined by Mike Anderson & Frank Hilliker from the German American Societies of San Diego. They discuss their involvement in El Cajon's Oktoberfest through the years, the history of Oktoberfest, and how to plan your visit this year!

52nd Oktoberfest in El Cajon
Sept. 27-29 & Oct. 4-6

• Friday Hours: 4-10pm
• Saturday Hours: 12-10pm
• Sunday Hours: 12-9pm

1017 S. Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA
Buy Tickets Here

To contact John Olsen,
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This week, John is joined by Liz Edwards, Founder & Director of the San Diego Spirits Festival. They discuss the highlights of the festival, the featured talent, and how you can plan to attend!

15th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival
Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla
October 19th from 2-6pm & 20th from 1-5pm
SanDiegoSpirtsFestival.com
Purchase Tickets Here!

To contact John Olsen,
619-855-1151
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This week, John is joined again by JoAnn Fields, the News Media Director and Board of Director for the Pacific Islander Festival Association (PIFA). JoAnn discusses the importance of PIFA's presence in the community and the preservation of the wide variety of cultures within the community.

30th Annual Pacific Islander Festival
Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd
Located at Ski Beach
Runs from 8am to 4pm each day
Shuttles running from Sun Runner & Hospitality Point

To learn more,
PIFA Website
PIFA Instagram
PIFA Facebook

To contact John Olsen,
619-855-1151
John@TheSanteeGuy.com
JohnOlsen.com
John Olsen RE Facebook
Santee Update Facebook