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SUMMARY:17 th Annual Walk to the Top of Mt. Helix 2025
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready to Walk!\nAs the holiday season approaches\, it’s time to indulge a little—go ahead and treat yourself to those festive feasts and sweet treats! But fear not\, because we have the perfect way to kickstart a healthy New Year: the 17th annual Walk to the Top of Mt. Helix on Saturday\, January 4. \nOur popular community event promises to be a fantastic way to welcome 2025. Grab your friends\, family\, and your pups for a 3/4-mile stroll that takes you up to the stunning views of our beautiful area. \nWhat You Need to Know\nWhen: January 4th at 10 AM\nParticipants will be led by the sounds of the Grossmont High School Marching Band as we set off together. \nWhere: San Miguel Fire Station 21\, 10105 Vivera Drive \nCommunity Connections\nIn addition to breathtaking views\, fresh air and complimentary refreshments\, you’ll have the chance to connect with local organizations committed to our community\, including: \n\nCasa de Oro Alliance\nLa Mesa Historical Society\nSenior Gleaners\nSDG&E Vegetation Management\nThe Water Conservation Garden\nHelix Water District\n\nGive Back While You Walk\nWe’re holding a dog food can drive to benefit The Animal Pad\, our local shelter. Bring a can or two to donate and help support our furry friends. Many of their adoptable pups will be joining the walk! \nA Special Invitation\nBefore we hit the pavement\, don’t miss the open house at Fire Station 21! Take a tour of the apparatus and chat with our local heroes. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the vital services they provide. \nA special shout-out goes to the Mt. Helix Park Foundation for their unwavering support in making this event happen year after year. \nMark your calendars\, lace up those sneakers\, and prepare for an unforgettable New Year’s tradition. Let’s start 2025 with a step in the right direction—together!
URL:https://gmia.net/event/17-th-annual-walk-to-the-top-of-mt-helix/
LOCATION:Fire station parking lot\, 10105 Vivera Dr\, La Mesa\, CA\, 91941\, United States
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SUMMARY:GMIA 56th Annual Art & Garden Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:Four beautiful gardens will be available for viewing. Artists and musicians will be stationed at the properties. \nThis year\, you can drive yourself to each home or take a shuttle and ride in comfort from garden to garden. \nDetails and descriptions of the gardens can be found in the Spring Viewpoints.   Map of garden locations is shown below.
URL:https://gmia.net/event/gmia-56th-annual-art-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Fire station parking lot\, 10105 Vivera Dr\, La Mesa\, CA\, 91941\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grossmont-Mt. Helix Improvement Association":MAILTO:yourgmianeighbor@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T200000
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SUMMARY:2025 GMIA Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Grab your tie-dye shirts and peace symbols for the GMIA Annual Dinner\, June 21\, 2025. We will be celebrating in 60s style at the Cuyamaca College Student Center\, beginning with happy hour at 4:30. At 5:30\, enjoy a roast chicken dinner with mashed potatoes\, vegetables\, and pineapple upside-down cake for dessert. Vegetarian dinners also available. Beginning at 4 pm. you can get a tour of Cuyamaca College with a student ambassador.  Hear from Andy Lawler\, chief of the San Miguel Fire District\, and the keynote presentation from Historian Jim Newland\, who will talk about the fascinating history of Mt. Helix\, and the men and women who settled the area. There will be a silent auction and a slide show of the GMIA activities since last summer. Your picture may be in it! Tickets are $30/each until June 11\, when they go up to $35. \nThanks to the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community Community College District and Edco Disposal Co. for their sponsorships of the dinner. Thanks also to Helix Brewing Co. and San Pasqual Winery for supplying beverages for the event.
URL:https://gmia.net/event/gmia-annual-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Cuyamaca College Student Center\, 900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy\, El Cajon\, CA\, 92019\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grossmont-Mt. Helix Improvement Association":MAILTO:yourgmianeighbor@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T100000
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SUMMARY:GMIA Succulent Swap: A Fall Celebration Rooted in Community
DESCRIPTION:Forget the pumpkin spice—GMIA is kicking off fall with sun\, succulents\, and socializing! Join us for the annual Succulent Swap\, a vibrant morning of gardening and connection in the heart of our community. \n\nSaturday\, September 27\nThe Caraghers’ Garden\, 10805 Melva Road\n10–11 AM: GMIA Members-Only Hour \n11 AM–12 PM: Open to the Public\nFree to all \n\nWhether you’re a seasoned succulent collector or just plant-curious\, this event has something for everyone: \n\nSucculent Swap: Bring your best cuttings (no fire sticks\, please!) and trade with fellow plant lovers.\nPK Pottery Pop-Up: Shop handcrafted planters with flair.\nPotting Station: Create your own mini garden masterpiece.\nSip & Socialize: Enjoy Gladly Coffee\, sweet treats\, and neighborly chats.\n\nIt’s more than a plant swap—it’s a celebration of community\, creativity\, and connection. Come for the clippings\, stay for the camaraderie. \nMark your calendars\, prep your cuttings\, and don’t forget—members first hour and then the fun blooms for everyone at 11 AM!
URL:https://gmia.net/event/gmia-succulent-swap-a-fall-celebration-rooted-in-community/
LOCATION:Wendy and Ron Caragher’s\, 10805 Melva Road\, La Mesa\, CA\, 91941\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grossmont-Mt. Helix Improvement Association":MAILTO:yourgmianeighbor@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Start the New Year with Walk to Top of Mt. Helix!
DESCRIPTION:Go ahead and indulge all you want in the next two months\, but then step out in healthy fashion Saturday\, Jan 3\, 2026! Join your friends and neighbors\,10 am\, at the San Miguel Fire Station on Vivera Dr. You will be led up the hill (less than one mile) by the Grossmont High School Marching Band. At the top\, you will find free coffee (donated by Gladly Coffee in Casa de Oro) tea\, hot chocolate and snacks\, including doggie treats\, and one of the most beautiful views in our county. Some of your friends will be there talking with people from local organizations who make our community better\, like the Senior Gleaners\, Water Conservation Garden\, La Mesa Historical Society\, Casa de Oro Alliance\, SDG&E Vegetation Management\, and the Helix Water District.
URL:https://gmia.net/event/start-the-new-year-with-walk-to-top-of-mt-helix/
LOCATION:Fire station parking lot\, 10105 Vivera Dr\, La Mesa\, CA\, 91941\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T090000
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SUMMARY:Spring Community Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join your neighbors for our annual spring community cleanup! Help beautify our Mt. Helix neighborhood.
URL:https://gmia.net/event/spring-community-cleanup/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T163000
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SUMMARY:Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow GMIA members for our annual dinner celebration at the Cuyamaca College Student Center. Mingle with your friends and neighbors and bid on items in the silent auction. Sheriff Kelly Martinez will speak.
URL:https://gmia.net/event/annual-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Cuyamaca College Student Center\, 900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy\, El Cajon\, CA\, 92019\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grossmont-Mt. Helix Improvement Association":MAILTO:yourgmianeighbor@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T130000
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SUMMARY:Succulent Swap and Share
DESCRIPTION:The Succulent Swap is moving to the new Casa de Oro Library this year. The swap will be part of the library’s inaugural Garden Expo\, featuring informative speakers\, activities and gardening fun for kids. \nBring your succulents to share with other plant lovers. The swap will be held on a patio outside the library.
URL:https://gmia.net/event/succulent-swap-2-2/
LOCATION:Casa de Oro Library\, 9610 Campo Road\, Spring Valley\, CA\, 91977\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270102T090000
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SUMMARY:Walk to the Top
DESCRIPTION:Our signature community hike to the top of Mt. Helix\, featuring stunning views and great company.
URL:https://gmia.net/event/walk-to-the-top-3/
LOCATION:Fire station parking lot\, 10105 Vivera Dr\, La Mesa\, CA\, 91941\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270502T120000
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SUMMARY:Art & Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful gardens will be on display at the 2027 GMIA Art & Garden tour being held Sunday\, May 2. \nSome of the gardens can be reached by car\, and others will require the use of a shuttle\, starting at the Mt. Helix fire station. Funding for the shuttle is possible from a grant from County Supervisor Monica Montgomery-Steppe. \nThis event is open to GMIA members only. Please check your membership status. You can join or renew your membership on the GMIA website\, or you can sign up on the day of the event. \nParents can bring their children\, but the gardens cannot accommodate strollers. No pets\, please.
URL:https://gmia.net/event/art-garden-tour-2/
LOCATION:Fire station parking lot\, 10105 Vivera Dr\, La Mesa\, CA\, 91941\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grossmont-Mt. Helix Improvement Association":MAILTO:yourgmianeighbor@gmail.com
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