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15th annual Mt. Helix Park Food & Wine Festival slated for Aug. 20: Mt. Helix Food & Wine Festival 2022, the Park's annual gala fundraiser back to full-sized production after 2 years, raising critical funds for the Park.

15th annual Mt. Helix Park Food & Wine Festival slated for Aug. 20 - SDNews.com

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Livestream heART of Rock N' Roll gala / fundraiser: The heART of Rock N' Roll 2020, the Park's annual gala fundraiser went virtual, raising critical funds for the Park.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o6G_V2uJSs&feature=youtu.be

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Livestream Easter Sunrise Service atop Mt. Helix Faith Chapel 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yi8BDNfuws

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Livestream GOD Radio1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y0A6zE1E_Q 

Amid COVID19 restrictions the 95th annual Easter Sunrise Service at Mt. Helix Park occurred via livestream on April 12, 2020 as well as via a number of pre-recorded events broadcasted on Easter Sunday.  Post event coverage was picked up world-wide. 

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KUSI News:  https://www.kusi.com/103-yr-old-easter-service-at-mt-helix-will-not-be-canceled/               

10 News:   https://www.10news.com/news/coronavirus/easter-service-goes-virtual-to-keep-100-year-old-tradition
San Diego Union Tribune:           
"Pandemic Doesn't Stop Easter in San Diego," April 12, 2020 by Gustavo Solis
 https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/story/2020-04-12/pandemic-doesnt-stop-easter-in-san-diego

  "Number of Coronavirus Cases Hits 1,804" by Gustavo Solis, April 12, 2020
 https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/story/2020-04-12/writethru

"This Will Be One We Never Forget" April 5, 2020  https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/religion/story/2020-04-05/preparing-for-a-holy-week-and-passover-present-challenges-opportunities-for-the-faithful-this-year

Getty Images:   https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/pastor-george-runyan-gives-a-sermon-during-a-sunrise-easter-news-photo/1218412546

Flipboard                http://cdn.flipboard.com/content/thephotodesk/thephotodeskgalleries/items/1586782588000.html

All People’s Church:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUepiaXLG_c&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

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"Powerful People of San Diego," 2019 interview with Mt Helix Park Executive Director, Krista Powers, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPYEYqkJRRo.

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"Mount Helix celebrates 94th annual sunrise Easter service in amphitheater," Union Tribune April 21, 2019, https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/story/2019-04-21/mount-helix-celebrates-94th-annual-sunrise-easter-service-in-amphitheater

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"Mt. Helix Park Foundation; Crown Jewel of East County," I Heart East County Episode 1, 2018, https://youtu.be/746KBwOQt5A

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"Mt. Helix Yoga" - August/September 2018 issue of Discovering My City Magazine La Mesa Edition, pg. 16 https://issuu.com/awodigitaledition/docs/discovermycity_lamesa_aug_sept_2018?e=2076238/63644314

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"The Art of Picnicking" - July 2018 issue of Discovering My City Magazine La Mesa Edition, pg. 10 https://issuu.com/awodigitaledition/docs/discovermycity_lamesa_july-aug_2018?e=2076238/63644277

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"11th Annual heART of Mt. Helix Juried Art Show" - June 14, 2018 issue of East County Magazine http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/11th-annual-heart-mt-helix-juried-art-show

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"Welcome to Mt. Helix Park" - January-February 2018 issue of Discovering My City Magazine" La Mesa edition, Vol. 1, issue 1, pg. 12 - http://discoveringmycity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DiscoveringMyCityMagazine-JAN2018.pdf

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"A-Foot and Fit at Mt. Helix Park" - February-March 2018 issue of Discovering My City Magazine" La Mesa edition, Vol. 1, issue 2, pg. 11 - http://discoveringmycity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DMCM-FEB18-WEB.pdf

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"2017 heART of Mt. Helix celebrates 10 years for fans of art, music, food and fun" - August 16, 2017 issue of East County Californian  

"Celebrate the arts at heART of Mt. Helix" - July 28, 2017 issue of La Mesa Courier - http://www.eccalifornian.com/article/2017-heart-mt-helix-celebrates-10-years-fans-art-music-food-and-fun

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"Nainsook Framing Hosts heART of Mt. Helix First Juried Art Show" - July 20, 2017 issue of East County Californian - http://www.eccalifornian.com/article/nainsook-framing-hosts-heart-mt-helix-first-juried-art-show

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"A Night of Stargazing Atop Mt. Helix" July 16, 2017 issue of East County Magazine https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/night-stargazing-atop-mount-helix

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"Mt. Helix Park Unveils First Major Repairs Since 1924 with Restored Seating" - April 19, 2017 issue of East County Californian - http://www.eccalifornian.com/article/mt-helix-park-unviels-first-major-repairs-1924-restored-seating

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"Mt. Helix Park Hosts Nature Lecture Series" - January 29, 2017 issue of San Diego Union Tribune - http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/sd-se-mounthelix-nature-20170118-story.html

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"Vintage San Diego: How Our City Has Changed Since 1876" - October 28, 2016 issue of San Diego Magazine - http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/November-2016/Vintage-San-Diego-How-Our-City-Has-Changed-Since-1876/

 

"heART of Mt. Helix fundraiser features local artists, foods and music" - August 17, 2016 issue of The East County Californian - http://www.eccalifornian.com/article/heart-mt-helix-fundraiser-features-local-artists-foods-and-music

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"5 Unique Places to get Married in San Diego" - May 2016 issue of Fine Magazine - http://www.finehomesandliving.com/5-Unique-Places-to-Get-Married-in-San-Diego/

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"Going Native" - April 22, 2016 issue of La Mesa Courier - Mt. Helix Park restoration programs bring back natural beauty  http://lamesacourier.com/going-native/

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"Easter Dawns at Mt. Helix" - March 29, 2016 issue of the San Diego Union Tribune - 91st sunrise service uplifting for about 1,000 worshippers by Lyndsay Winkley sandiegouniontribune.ca.newsmemory.com/publink.php?shareid=0fc807982

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Photos of Mt. Helix Amphitheater's 90th Easter Celebration, 2015 - La Mesa Today

 

Easter Sunrise Service - April 5, 2015 issue of the La Mesa Courier

 

San Diego Union Tribune's 2013 Making a Difference Guide -. View the entire guide as well as indiviual listings. Check us out on pg 78. San Diego Union Tribune.

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What people are saying...

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Mt. Helix Park is truly the “Crown Jewel" of San Diego East County. From its towering height, visitors enjoy breathtaking panoramic views." San Diego Daily Transcript"

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For decades Mt. Helix Park has been recognized as one of San Diego County's most magnificent landmarks."10 News.com A List

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"A great place to go to enjoy the peace, serenity, and amazing views high atop Mt. Helix (2770 ft)." Neil G, Yelp.com

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"A sanctuary in a city - a pleasant evening under the stars and a place to picnic all at the same time." GoCityKids.com

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"One of the most romantic places in San Diego to watch sunsets." SannDiegoRomantics.com

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