This week, John is joined by Darcy Fagerwold & Tim Staump, co-founders of Elev8 Arts Foundation, a non-profit that aims to provide all children with access to classes in the arts. Darcy, the owner of Expressions Dance & Movement Center, and Tim, the owner of Staump School of Music, invite you to join them at their Tutu Fun Run Fundraiser in tandem with the City of Santee's "Discover Your CommUNITY" event

Tutu Fun Run

March 15th at 10am

Town Center Community Park East

$22/adult and $11/child

To learn more,

Tutu Fun Run Sign up!

Elev8 Arts Website

Expressions Dance & Movement Website

Staump School of Music Website

To contact John Olsen,

619-855-1151

John@TheSanteeGuy.com

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This week, John is joined by local radio personality Clint August! Clint has been on the radio for almost 20 years, and a fixture at 101.5 KGB on Monday through Friday. Together, he and John discuss his business in Santee (Motorcycle Monkey Coffee), his non-profit event (May Ride), and how he got his start on the air. If you have any funny stories you'd like to share (and maybe hear on air), email Clint at ClintAugust@gmail.com

For more information,

23rd Annual May Ride Page

Saturday, May 17th at Biggs Harley Davidson

Clint August Webpage

ClintAugust@gmail.com

101.5 KGB 3-7pm Monday-Friday

Motorcycle Monkey

8-11am

10366 Mission Gorge Road.

Santee, CA 92071

Motorcycle Monkey Coffee

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 Bree Osborne, the Marketing Manager for the City of Santee. They discuss the two Marine Corps units that the City of Santee adopted to support for the past 20 years, HMH 462 out of Mira Mar and 2nd Battalion 1st Marines out of Camp Pendleton, and the Golf Classic that will fund continued support of the service members and their families. They also discuss the exciting events that are just around the corner, so tune in and mark your calendars!!

Heroes Golf Classic Tournament at Carlton Oaks Golf Course

February 13th from 8:00am-3:30pm

Information here

Fido Fest at Town Center Community Park East

February 22nd from 11:00am-3:00pm

Information here

Discover Your Community & Tutu Fun Run at Town Center Community Park East

March 15th from 10:00am-1:00pm

Information here

To contact John Olsen,

619-855-1151

John@TheSanteeGuy.com

JohnOlsen.com

John Olsen RE Facebook

Santee Update Facebook

Welcome back and Happy New Year!! This week, John is joined by the one and only Kristen Dare, President & CEO of the Santee Chamber. Together they discuss the local polls open for voting, the 15th Annual Santee Street Fair, and all things East County!

Santee Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Night
Thursday, March 6th at 6pm | Sycuan Casino Resort

Santee Heroes Celebration
Thursday, April 24th at 5:30pm | Off Broadway Live

Nominations for Santee Person of the Year 2024
Santee Favorites Voting and Award Night Tickets
Voting for East County Honors 2024

Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode!

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 Jessie Case from HandsOn San Diego! They discuss the different opportunities you can find on their website, the different organizations they work with, and how you can get involved.

To learn more,
HandsOnSanDiego.org
HandsOn San Diego Facebook
HandsOn San Diego 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 Tony Teravainen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Support The Enlisted Project (STEP). They discuss the support and resources that STEP has to offer, the work Tony has put in to make sure that veterans across the country have access to the help that they need, and where you can reach them.

To learn more,
STEP Website
STEP Facebook
STEP 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 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

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