not much of a women's center anymore. very industrial area, which i like. surprised citymark is…read moresupposed to be building high end residences here across from walmart and the automotive shop. very different design for citymark as well - when i purchased one of their condos (m2i) there was a lot of architectural talk about matching the facade to the surrounding neighborhood - didn't work out that way, but i liked the exposed structural materials at that location. in the end - a condo at this location cannot be worth more than $100k or $200 a square foot for 600sf. still crazy expensive compared to what the land was sold for at around $160k for the whole lot then resold recently at $2.1 million supposedly. better question - how could a location like this be worth anything at all when there are hundreds of condos proposed for construction in la mesa on their gis website? be careful starting a business that requires foot traffic here, when m2i first started the vast majority of the businesses in that area went belly up within a few years and that was in a high traffic city location - almost no-one walks around this area. the entitled design certainly is not industrial enough for the neighborhood - makes me super sad to read about the la mesa women's club at the library while also spending $320k on a unit at m2i then learning about what they are building here / how the developer/woman's group is suing the church next door. i am a bit ashamed to have paid for one of these units from citymark in the past - m2i 506 at 1050 island ave. that was me. also of note - citymark has a habit of installing very limited finished with the expectation that owners finish the interior of the units. that can work, but you should pay appropriately. personally - i expect more from a woman's club. primarily: consideration for the longevity of the city and the architectural design which they have strong control over at this location. they definitely sold out here while beating up on the church they grew up alongside. not cool - that says something about its current members. when you have property and an opportunity to build something that develops the city you are supposed to be shepherding, but you choose to sell out like this - there's something very wrong or entirely self centered going on. this proposed citymark design also shows that the women's club does not care about fabrication or industry whatsoever (which this area is rife with), just high end residential which is not going to help the la mesa tax base. expect a glut of units in la mesa at rock bottom prices with the intent of having you drive to work on a regular basis instead of working locally (there are already huge vacancies.) also expect higher prices in this area because of fewer low dollar residences.

I found a place where I love to be with women just like me-who also understand me! Let's serve the…read morecommunity in many ways everyday, but join us to make sure we can always stand as The La Mesa Women's Club! You will have a chance to meet us all monthly, and please tell friends about my news! I found these ladies a few years back, and it was such a pleasure to help! I can help much more now, but the support for me through a very tough time, and it's good to know 5 star quality women like these! I hope to get to meet more of you and strengthen the most beautiful California with more leaders! 5star property manager and Realtor Survivor of Trauma, Ex Liquid Blue Dance Band member, Author to be, Mom of 3 Member of ECClubhouse and returning to Women's club! CCC2022

Really nice people in a comfortable environment. We enjoyed our evening with fellow Elks.read more

Becky and I are not members of the Elk's Lodge, but our friends are. And you ain't gettin' into…read morethe joint unless you are a member or are sponsored by one. We met our sponsors (friends) there to shoot some pool and have a few beers before Ubering to La Palapa for dinner. We were celebrating our friend's birthday. Listen, it's the Elk's Lodge. We were by far among the youngest people there, which made Bex feel great! The interior, furnishings and all, look like your grandma's living room, well, Nana's living room with a modern-day juke box and a pool table. I'll tell you though, it is a fun crowd. They even surprised my buddy with a birthday cake. A b-day cake made entirely out of one giant Jell-O shot. Those curmudgeons and codgers can really party! Hey at $2.50 per pint for Goose Island IPA, when we left I felt like I needed an entirely different kind of sponsor! Friggin' Elk's Lodge!

Top in all 3 categories. The 2 employees that I interacted with were examples of what customer…read moreservice should be. A tall gentleman with a beard whose name I didn't ask and Claudia my cashier both went above and beyond. Thank you

The mix of people in El Cajon has changed in the last 25 years. When it comes to thrift stores,…read morethis affects the type and quality of items that get donated. So I'm not finding as much that is interesting to me in thrift stores here now. But occasonally I do. I've bought tools here, and recently saw some higher-end headphones in a cabinet for a reasonable price considering the high retail price. To the management: I wish more items in cabinets were placed so it was possible to see what they are without asking for assistance from the few employees. Or put a note on them with the basic info. The same for items behind the counter. We can't buy them if we can't see what they are.

The was my first visit to the German Christmas Marketplace…read more It would have been nice to have more ticket booths at the entrance so entering wouldn't be a long wait. Half the vendors were enthusiastic, the others couldn't be bothered to acknowledge me or care about what they were selling. I actually offered to watch a booth so the owner could take a bathroom/refreshment break. I sold two items when she was away too. Food was ok, leaving condiments out gave me anxiety for health reasons. We had a bratwurst with extra curry ketchup, "Spaetzle" which tasted like butter noodles and a huge potato pancake. I wanted a pretzel but realized it wasn't homemade so I passed. My friends enjoyed two cups of the Glühwein each. Probably the highlight of the evening was the children's performances. So cute and festive!

Had a great time here for Octoberfest, Really great event, prices are going up unfortunately.... I…read morewish they wouldn't do that. But it was really fun, They keep the show going They have a really talented MC, I think if she was to retire the clientele would drop off not as many people would come, The band they bring in from Germany, They speak German they sing in German and then they sing in English also. The food is a little bit limited. The sausage is probably the best choice, They only give you a little bit of sauerkraut and some white bread, I think it's best to eat before you go but they're desserts are really fantastic, I recommend saving room for the desserts, They have a special dessert booth, All the desserts look homemade, I would go there just for the desserts. Anyway I do recommend it, / parking is difficult, You have to park in the neighborhood and walk in, I think I parked about five blocks away and I got there before they opened.

We had my daughters bridal shower in the Garden, and it was beautiful! The staff (Kayleigh) was…read morevery accommodating & readily available for anything we needed. We were able to move tables around to fit our needs and Kayleigh was onsite during our event to help in any way possible. There was also plenty of parking & the restrooms were nearby. The price was more than fair & the proceeds go to a very deserving facility. I would definitely recommend holding an event here such as a birthday/anniversary party, wedding & bridal shower.

My daughter has gone there for years. The staff are all very caring. There are so many programs for…read morethe clients to be involved. There is a garden where clients can learn about gardening or hydroponics. There is an Olympic sized pool. Clients who are capable of working can obtain employment. It is a sought after program.

What could improve?? A LOT! FIRST having a new graduate be transitioned out before they have a job…read moreand money saved up. What's up with that?? Second background checks on staff!!! Y'all just let anyone in eh? Im still freaking traumatized thanks. Mental health evaluations on people before they come into the program. Because....yikes! Im implicated in something I'm not even a part of . just because I knew a certain former staff member. Staff taking responsibility where it lies with them would also help a lot and go a long way. That place is a depressing program. I was harassed by staff and people in the program alike for a year. All bcuz I spoke up. Yet nothing was done to stop it or prevent it. They simply didn't care. More real life classes need to be applied as well. When you're done with the year you are not ready for the world again. No skills except laundry and housekeeping. If you are not versed in finances you are literally screwed. Stop following people when they go to Albertsons. It's creepy! AsF! I always looked over my shoulder when I left campus. Also the staff members will literally end up where you are going, bcuz they take back roads. It's EXTREMELY creepy and unsettling. The people in the program are not too nice ..they believe the gossip that goes around that place. They will clique up against you and talk smack. Go to your social media and take screenshots of your posts in order to start drama. Do I think this place has value? No not at all. Instead of kicking said staff member out, she was allowed to stay in the same dorm with me where the abuse continued. Towards the end of my stay there she finally ceased. Overall I wouldn't recommend this program to anyone.

Amazing Transitional Living Center, very accommodating. Serve 3 meals a day, and you get a bunk…read morebed. It is a Phase based program and work calls in exchange for room & board policy. Will take Single Men, Single Women and Families.

Such a place cannot be found around every corner of the town. So this is a huge great entertaining…read moreplace offering everything under one roof. Get down here, get in line dancing, or grab a seat and amuse yourself to the live music. Check hours on most weekdays as they are partially closed. Don't check hours on weekends as they are totally open.

Would highly recommend this spot to anyone that enjoys line dancing, wants to learn, or just enjoys…read morethe country atmosphere! I came here in a big group for a birthday party and we all tried to learn how to line dance. Most people that come here already know the dances pretty well but no one made us feel too bad about it. We enjoyed cheap drinks and a lot of laughs. All of us wanted to get a little better at the dancing and then return!

Charlie is awesome!!! Walkrich Signature Events helped us…read morewith so many aspects of our wedding He dose top notch work and is there by your side when ever you need him. I highly recommend Charlie!

CELEBRATION OF LIFE MEMORIAL VIDEO--Charlie swiftly assembled a video for our loved one's memorial…read moreservice. His communication is excellent, timely, professional, and kind. We sent him the photos, and he assembled the video to the song of our choice. It was worth every penny to take this task off of us while planning a funeral, and it turned out stellar. We live in NV, and finding anyone to provide this service was hard. I am very thankful we found Charlie!

Tyler DJ'ed for our wedding reception and it took such a weight off our shoulders. He was easy to…read morework with and flexible. I knew he had a lot of experience and I felt I could entrust him to do what he needed to do for the music to be great. On the day of, we didn't have to worry about anything. The background music during dinner was great and I was just dancing in my seat having a good time. Then, the dancing time itself was awesome. We had people on the floor the whole time and our guests had a TON of fun. Tyler really added to the fun and the night wouldn't have been the same without him. I couldn't have had asked for a better wedding DJ.

Tyler DJ'd at our Christmas party last year and again at a school fundraiser in March. Vibes were…read morecompletely different for each event but he adjusted and absolutely crushed both roles. Could not recommend him enough. Price was reasonable. Music was on point. And he was so easy to work with. Had probably 10+ friends ask for his information afterwards - he was THAT good. Thanks, Tyler! Looking forward to having you at future events!!

If I could give The Train Station 100 stars, I would! From start to finish, the owners made…read moreeverything super easy and convenient, which took so much stress off hosting. The space behind the caboose is spacious, with plenty of seating. It was also super easy for our catering to set up. The caboose itself has been turned into the most adorable little bar, which adds such a unique and charming touch. Everyone was loving how adorable this place is! The Owners of the Venue are Truly passionate and they have put their heart into making this venue something truly special. We actually pulled off a surprise party here and had 50 people hide behind the caboose while we waited for the guest of honor to show up for his 60th surprise! The whole vibe of the venue is so fun and welcoming. I can't recommend The Train Station enough if you're looking for a truly special spot for any kind of celebration!

I am thoroughly enjoying having my Paint Parties twice a month at the Train Station…read more Daniella is an excellent cook and barista . She serves as we paint ! it's been a blast ! Everyone leaves telling us they will be back!!!