September 02, 2007
The Grace Mellman Library's book discussion club will present the book I Am Charlotte Simmons by Thomas Wolfe from 1 to 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 10, at 41000 County Center Drive. Information: 951-551-5815.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 10:21 AM
August 31, 2007
the Murrieta Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 at the Murrieta Community Center, 41816 Juniper St., Murrieta. Kent Callies form Kendrick's Gardens in Murrieta will speak on how to care for plants and deal with plant problems in our area.
A potluck is also planned. Information: 951-698-7583.
Posted by Barbara McLean at 10:26 AM
The next Temecula Valley Computer Users Group meeting will be on Saturday September 8, 2007 at the new Temecula public Library, 30600 Pauba Road in Community Room A. Starting at 10:00 a.m., club member Mike Loring will present his regular monthly question and answer session for new computer users using Windows XP.
At 11:00, member Cheryl Wester will present a demonstration on recording streaming media from the Internet. Cheryl is going to show you how to record your music, save your favorite radio shows, capture that funny moment and use you computer to its best advantage.
For information, call Jack at 951-699-9563.
Submitted by Jack Leathers
Posted by Barbara McLean at 9:35 AM
The Temecula Youth Basketball League will be having 2007-2008 sign-ups for boys and girls in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade on Sept. 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sept. 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sept. 15, 9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m., and Sept. 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center on Rancho Vista Rd. in Temecula
Registration is $125 per player and family discounts available. Information: 951-302-0925
Submitted by Marlanea Kirkbride
Posted by Barbara McLean at 9:28 AM
Artist Jami Tobey will hold a gallery opening with over 30 new paintings at La Cereza Winery, 34567 Rancho California Rd., Temecula. The event will be held Friday, September 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 951-600-6961.
Submitted by Jami Kiendra
Posted by Barbara McLean at 8:25 AM
August 30, 2007
Anyone interested in discussing Temecula's Community Development Block Grant funding is invited to a meeting Aug. 30.
The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. at the Mary Philips Senior Center, 41845 6th St., Temecula.
Posted by Mark Acosta at 6:18 PM
The Lake Elsinore Storm baseball team will play against the Inland Empire 66ers at 7:07 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31 at 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore. Information: 951-245-4487.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 4:25 PM
A rummage sale will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30 at Tovashal Elementary School, 23801 Saint Raphael, Murrieta. The sale will benefit Julie Wright and her 4 children. The Wright family recently lost a father and husband to a long battle with cancer. Items for the sale can be donated by calling Linda Aubrey at 951-304-3626.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 4:00 PM
The Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at Countrywide Home Loans, 40484 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, #101, Murrieta. Information: 800-879-4484.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 3:55 PM
The City of Temecula plans to present the Silverado Bluegrass Band from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31, at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater Mercantile. Free. Information: 951-694-6412.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 3:27 PM
A fundraiser, Race for the Ribbon, to benefit Michelle's Place will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. September 17 at Pole Position, an indoor go-kart facility. Information: 951-304-1280.
Submitted by Kim Goodnough
Posted by Barbara McLean at 3:22 PM
The Lake Elsinore City Council will have a study session to review design proposals for the civic center later this month.
The center will be the new home for City Hall and include a library, post office and headquarters for the city’s Chamber of Commerce. It could cost as much as $80 million.
Designs for the center have been narrowed downto three submissions. The finalists’ designs are on display at the Lake Elsinore Cultural Center. The meeting is will be at 5.p.m. Aug.30 at the center, 183 N. Main St.
Information on the civic center project can be found at http://www.lake-elsinore.org
Posted by Barbara McLean at 10:18 AM
August 29, 2007
Temecula Connection will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Plantation House, 34225 Rancho California Road. Information: 951-522-2697.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 4:26 PM
The Freemasons of California will hold cornerstone ceremonies for Earl Warren Elementary School and Lakeland Village Middle School at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 7, at 41221 Rosetta Canyon Road, Lake Elsinore.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 4:25 PM
The Professional Women’s Roundtable is now meeting at the Sizzler restaurant, 27717 Jefferson Ave., Temecula. The next meeting will be from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6. Cost is $15 for members and $17 for guests. Information: 909-289-5265.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 4:06 PM
A study of philosophy on the following books The Twenty Greatest Philosophy Books, An Intelligent Person’s Guide to Philosophy and Basic Teachings of the Great Philosophers will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9, at the Temecula Library, 30600 Pauba Road. A DVD of the Feb. 22 lecture by Ray Bradbury will be shown from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 23, in the library community room. Information: 951-551-5815.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 4:05 PM
The Temecula Youth Basketball league will hold signups for grades kindergarten through eighth from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8; 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at the community recreation center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road. The cost is $125 per player. Family discounts will be available. Information: 951-743-5968.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 4:02 PM
The Friends of the Lake Elsinore Library is offering free adult computer classes for email basics from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 8, and 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12. Classes for Internet basics will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 13, and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26, at The Lake Elsinore Library, 600 Graham Ave. Information: 951-657-0796.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 4:00 PM
The Old Town Temecula Theater, 42051 Main St. plans to present a musical cabaret revue 5 Star Revue at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, featuring Gary Collins, Mary Ann Mobley, Ruta Lee, Steve Rossi and Ronnie Schell. Information: 866-653-8696.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 10:05 AM
The Temecula United Methodist Church is holding its first Birdies for Bread Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 21 at the Temecula Creek Inn. Registration and putting contest begins at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
It is a four person scramble with contests and an awards dinner included in the $125 price. All proceeds will benefit the community food bank provided by the church. Information: 951-302-6932.
Posted by Barbara McLean at 8:52 AM
August 28, 2007
The Sept. 4 meeting of the Water Planning Committee of the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Board of Directors has been cancelled due to a lack of items.
Posted by Mark Acosta at 6:36 PM
Chaparral High School will recreate its opening-day photo today in celebration of the Temecula Valley Unified School District’s 10th anniversary.
Other planned activities include an alumni barbecue dinner prior to the Oct. 5 homecoming game and a mosaic of ceramic tiles, which will be sold for students and alumni to personalize; and proceeds will fund a tribute for its original graduates, teachers and staff.
For more information, contact Chaparral’s Birthday Information Line: 951-695-4200, ext. 166.
Posted by Barbara McLean at 9:38 AM
The community is invited to review Temecula Valley Unified School District’s proposed high school textbooks.
From Aug. 30 to Sept. 12, textbooks and other instructional materials for high school-level English, science, social science and performing arts will be on display in the district office main lobby.
The books will be displayed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 31350 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Those interested can fill out Instructional Materials Review forms.
Information: 951-506-7934
Posted by Barbara McLean at 9:37 AM
The Menifee Union School District will hold several Spanish parenting classes on Thursdays from September through December.
The classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Menifee Valley Middle School, 26255 Garbani Road Menifee. Enter from room 105.
Information: Claudia Burt at 951-244-6872
Posted by Barbara McLean at 9:35 AM
August 27, 2007
The Theater Foundation has scheduled their annual fundraiser, Temecula OnStage, for 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 1. Tickets cost $85 and are available online at http://www.temeculatheater.org
The outdoor event will feature food from local restaurants, local wines and three stages of entertainment.
Information: 866-653-8696
Posted by Barbara McLean at 10:10 AM
The Murrieta Valley Unified School District is seeking a parent who is active in the district’s PTA to sit on the Measure E Citizen’s Oversight Committee.
The committee meets regularly with the assistant superintendent of facilities and district staff to review the use of general-obligation bond funds.
If interested, contact Lori Noorigian at 951-696-1600, ext. 1080 for an application which must be submitted by Oct. 1
Posted by Barbara McLean at 9:34 AM
August 25, 2007
The Elsinore Valley Arts Network plans to present the Inland Valley Symphony from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at McVicker Park, 29335 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore. Free. Information: 951-245-8890.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 3:31 PM
August 24, 2007
The United Way is seeking businesses and organizations to form teams to participate in a Day of Caring on Saturday, Sept. 8. The event is scheduled to celebrate volunteerism and community service for projects ranging from painting, creating a community garden, installing a fence or holding a food drive. Each team must fill out a volunteer team application. A project can be taken from a list provided by United Way or each team may come up with its own project. The project must be approved by United Way. Information: 951-461-1221 or online at www.uwiv.org.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 2:29 PM
The Arrowhead Power Squadron plans to offer an approved safe boating course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Oct. 6, in lot 9 at Lake Perris. Information: 951- 276-7145.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 2:28 PM
Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, plans to present The Temptations and the Four Tops at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7. Tickets cost $55, $65 and $75. Information: 877-711-2946.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 2:16 PM
August 23, 2007
The 100 Hole Charity Golf Marathon will be held, Thursday, Sept. 6, at Menifee Lakes Country Club, 29875 Menifee Lakes Drive. The event will benefit Birth Choice of Temecula, a nonprofit pregnancy resource center. There is no registration fee. Golfers will be asked to receive pledges. Food, beverages, cart, and locker facilities will be provided. Information: 951-551-5428.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 3:53 PM
August 22, 2007
Chaparral High School is offering a legacy brick for sale. The brick will be placed on the legacy wall or walkway in the varsity baseball field. Your name, business or a special quote will be etched on the bricks. The cost is $100 for a walkway brick and $150 for a wall brick. The proceeds will benefit the baseball program. Information: 951-699-1762.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 3:42 PM
THE LAKESIDE JAZZ CLUB plans to host Dixieland and swing music from 1:30 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 2, at the Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge, 33700 Mission Trial.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 3:37 PM
Local realtor Destry Johnson recently held a fundraiser to support Safe Alternatives for Everyone and Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley. A wine-tasting event took place at 43386 Business Park Drive in Temecula. A total of over $3,000 was raised during the event.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 2:34 PM
August 20, 2007
Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Stone has created a contest for community projects that will give winners to receive financial help.
The Third District Civic Betterment Project asks residents within the district to submit proposals for onprojects that would change the lives of those less fortunate. The third district includes the cities of Murrieta, Temecula, Hemet and unincorporated areas of Menifee Valley, Anza and Winchester.
Entries are due Sept. 15. Ten projects will be chosen to receive $1,000 each.
Information and entry forms can be found online at www.civicbettermentproject.org
Posted by Mark Acosta at 7:25 PM
Hope Lutheran Church will hold a holiday boutique on Nov. 10 and is seeking vendors. Information: 951-696-6262.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 4:33 PM
The Canyon Lake Business Networking Group meets every Thursday at 7 a.m. at the Canyon Lake Country Club, 32001 Railroad Canyon Road. Information: 951-244-2400.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 4:29 PM
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Inland Empire affiliate is holding registrations for Passionately Pink for the Cure 2007. The event is a national fundraiser and education program for anyone wishing to play a part in ending breast cancer. Participants can select any day in October to wear pink and donate $5 or more. Individuals or groups may register for the fundraiser at www.passionatelypink.org.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 3:57 PM
Classes are held every Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center in Sun City. The cost is $32 for the 8-week course. New classes begin on Sept. 4. No special clothing or equipment is required. Information: 951-672-9673.
Submitted by Renee Frappier
Posted by Barbara McLean at 9:04 AM
August 17, 2007
Arena Sports, 22482 Walnut Drive, Wildomar is seeking players age 35 or older for an indoor soccer league team. Games will be played every Tuesday night. Single players and full teams will be accepted. Information: 951-245-4625.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 3:59 PM
The city of Murrieta and the Murrieta Valley Foundation plans to present the annual battle of the bands on Saturday, Oct. 6. The groups are seeking teens ages 18 and under in local bands to compete in the event. Bands will compete for prizes and a three-hour recording session at LakeSound Studios. The deadline to apply is Sept. 7. Applications are available online at www.murrieta.org or can be picked up at California Oaks Sports Park, 40600 California Oaks Road, Murrieta. A demo CD or tape must be submitted with the application. Information: 951-304-7275.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 3:57 PM
August 16, 2007
The city of Temecula has set aside money for community service programs and will begin accepting applications Friday from community, nonprofit, organizations.
Applications are due Sept. 17. Applicants will be notified in November. Applications are available at www.cityoftemecula.org or at Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
Information: 951-694-6430.
Posted by Mark Acosta at 6:42 PM
The Temecula Valley Museum will be offering a new series of Docent Training classes starting Monday, September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Museum classroom. The Temecula Valley Museum is located at 28314 Mercedes in Sam Hicks Monument Park.
Classes will be held for a course of six weeks on Mondays for two hours. Docents will be trained in presentation techniques and history relating to the cultural heritage of the Temecula Valley. Candidates are required to attend the full training course and sign up for at least one to three days of service each month. No advance knowledge or training is required, just the desire to learn and the willingness to share your knowledge.
The goal of the Docent Program is to provide all visitors with an exciting and engaging experience that gives them a new understanding of Temecula Valley history.
Information: 951-694-6451
Posted by Barbara McLean at 11:48 AM
The non-profit organization, Friends of the Temecula Children's Museum, is asking for donations of new, gently used, and older books and magazines about science, nature, engineering, etc. for resale in the museum gift shop. Books may be dropped off at the Imagination Workshop, Temecula Children's Museum, located at 42081 Main Street, Old Town Temecula.
Posted by Barbara McLean at 10:13 AM
August 15, 2007
The Murrieta Police Department will host a blood drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. today.
The drive will be in the police department parking lot, 24701 Jefferson Ave. Donors will receive a "Never Forget" T-shirt, according to a news release from Valley Blood Services, a division of the San Diego Blood Bank. Donors must be 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health, according to the release.
Information:1-800-469-7322 or http://www.ValleyBloodServices.org
Posted by Mark Acosta at 6:02 PM
August 12, 2007
The TMEC Swim Club will hold a Swim-a-thon on Sept. 6 at Chapparal High School beginning at 5:30 p.m. The swimmers will be providing canned food for the Temecula Food Pantry. The public is invited to attend and bring a donation of a canned food item. Information: 619-861-7176.
Submitted by Kimberly Eggert.
Posted by Barbara McLean at 9:00 AM
August 11, 2007
United Way of the Inland Valleys is organizing a Community Day of Caring for Saturday, Sept. 8. Volunteer groups may contact Kari Hollis at khollis@uwiv.orgfor details on approved projects.
To obtain an application and project lists visit http://www.uwiv.org or call 951-461-1221.
Posted by Barbara McLean at 10:34 AM
August 10, 2007
Tickets are now on sale from any member of the Lake Elsinore Rotary club for the Oktoberfest set for Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McVicker Park in Lake Elsinore. The event will include German food, live entertainment, artisan booths and a children's arts and crafts area.
This is the first Oktoberfest planned by the group and they hope to sell 5,000 tickets. Proceeds benefit many community outreach programs sponsored by the club.
For more information visit http://www.lakeelsinorerotary.org or call Pat Clary at 951-236-6930.
Posted by Barbara McLean at 3:45 PM
August 07, 2007
Benton Road from Penfield Lane to Leon Road in the French Valley area is set to be closed starting Aug. 8 so an Eastern Municipal Water District sewer main can be installed. The work is expected to wrap up in early October.
Posted by Barbara McLean at 1:49 PM
The Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, 41870 Kalmia St. has additional space available for business and educational meetings. The La Cresta room holds up to 15 people and the Santa Rosa room will accommodate 16-50 people. Contact the chamber for rental agreement forms, pricing and availability. Information: 951-677-7916.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 12:15 PM
August 05, 2007
Murrieta residents who would like to serve on the city's steering commission can apply for an open seat.
The Community Steering Committee advises the City Council and reviews the budget, capital improvement list and receives reports from other commissions. The committee meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Candidates must be Murrieta residents and over 18. Appointments will be made Sept. 4. Applications are available at City Hall or may be completed online.
Posted by Mark Acosta at 6:23 PM
August 03, 2007
The Lake Community Center, 310 W. Graham Ave., is offering a music workshop for acoustic guitar from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturdays beginning Sept. 8. The cost is $85 for four classes. The class is for beginners or intermediate level students age 30 or older. Students must supply their own guitar. Information: 951-245-0442.
Posted by Hope Pierson at 4:59 PM
