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

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

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
John@TheSanteeGuy.com
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John Olsen RE Facebook
Santee Update Facebook

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

This week, John is joined by Andy Lloyd, owner of 3 Frogs Beer Company! They discuss the competitions that they host, the beers that they're known for/have coming up, and where to enjoy your favorite 3 Frogs beers!

3 Frogs Beer Company Location
10366 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee

Salsa Competition
Saturday, September 21st from 2-6pm
$20 to enter the competition
$5 for unlimited tastings ticket

To learn more,
Three Frogs Beer Company Facebook
Three Frogs Beer Company Instagram

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

This week, John is joined by Becky Lowndes, the Special Events Supervisor for the City of Santee! They discuss Becky's experience transferring into working in our community and the events coming up in Santee.

Santee Brews & Bites
Saturday, October 19th from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Purchase Tickets Here

Santee Special Events Page

To contact John Olsen,
619-855-1151
John@TheSanteeGuy.com
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This week, John is joined by Misty Thompson, Executive Director of La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation and Community Services Senior Analyst. They discuss the upcoming fundraising events and projects that the La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation has coming up!

La Mesa Rocks Gala & Auction
September 7th from 6-9pm
&
La Mesa Rocks Golf Tournament
September 8th at 7:30am
Purchase Tickets Here


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