Football and Fishing Reels in Weekend Activities in East County

If this was your first full week of work this year, you definitely deserve a break—so welcome to the weekend!

Patch found activities for the next few days coming full steam ahead!

Bring out the fishing poles and catch some trout in Santee 

Here are five things to do in East County this weekend.

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TROUT RE-OPENER AT SANTEE LAKES

• What's Up: Gone fishing? 2,000 pounds of trout will be deposited into Santee Lakes. Catch the biggest trophy trout and win a prize! 
• When: Saturday, Jan. 12 and Sunday, Jan. 13. Santee Lakes opens at 6 a.m.
• Where: Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, 9310 Fanita Pky, Santee.
• Price: Free.

SAN DIEGO SURGE: WOMEN'S FOOTBALL FINAL TRYOUT

• What's Up: Who says football is just for men? Attention women athletes, bring your atheletic skills and try out for San Deigo Surge. 
• When: Sunday, Jan. 13 at 8 a.m.
• Where: Santana High School, 9915 N Magnolia Ave, Santee.
• Price: $40.

DISNEY ON ICE KICKS HAIR DONATION CAMPAIGN

• What's Up: Wigs for Kids and Disney on Ice will host a hair donation event. Donate your long locks to benefit kids who lost their hair from medically related hair loss. 
• When: Saturday, Jan. 12 from Noon to 4 p.m.
• Where:  Mastercuts, 415 Parkway Plz, El Cajon. 

STAR PARTY

• What's Up: Gaze up into the sky and learn more about the sparkling stars in the sky. Mission Trails Regional Park Trail Guide and resident star-gazer, George Varga will take you to the galaxy and beyond. 
• When: Saturday, Jan. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m.
• Where: Mission Trails Regional Park, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego. 
• Price: Free.

SAN DIEGO GHOST HUNTERS LECTURE

• What's Up: Do you believe in the paranormal? San Diego Ghost Hunters will tell you where to find ghosts, famous haunts, and historical murders. 
• When: Saturday, Jan. 12 at 2:30 p.m. 
• Where: El Cajon Library, 201 E Douglas Ave, El Cajon.
• Price: Free.