Southwest Riverside County Community News Briefs: Assisteens celebrate graduation

By: The Californian - | Tuesday, June 12, 2007 7:30 PM PDT ∞

TEMECULA -- Assisteens of Temecula Valley celebrated its senior graduation and installation of officers for the 2007-08 year June 3.

Assisteens is the teen auxiliary of students from grades 8 to 12 of the Assistance League of Temecula Valley. The teens provide service to the community through community events, as well as their own social activities.

At the installation event, the club distributed donations of $6,700 to Temecula and Murrieta libraries, Great Oak, Temecula, Chaparral, Vista Murrieta and Lake Elsinore high schools, Rancho Damacitas, Oak Grove School and Childhelp USA.

Assisteens also work at CastAways, the Assistance League thrift shop, at 28720 Via Montezuma. For information on the Assistance League and the Assisteens, call 694-8018 or visit temeculavalley.assistanceleague.org.

Museum to host Harry Potter workshop

TEMECULA -- The Science of Harry Potter Workshop July 7 at the Temecula Children's Museum will allow children to be immersed into the world of Potter and his friends as the museum transforms into Hogwarts for a day.

Focusing on science rather than magic, students will attend six classes, such as Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology, Astronomy, Divination, Potions and Transfiguration.

Under the direction of the Imagination Workshop's inventor-in-residence, Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle, each class will offer hands-on experiments and activities.

Students are encouraged to come in costume. A Hogwarts-style banquet lunch is included.

Tuition is $125 for the day and space is limited to 16 students per classroom. This workshop is geared toward students ages 7 to 12. Enrollment ends June 25.

The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Children's Museum.

For information or registration, call 308-6376 or visit www.pennypickles.org. The Temecula Children's Museum is at 42081 Main St.

CLUB NEWS

Flag Day ceremony Thursday

TEMECULA -- A Flag Day ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Duck Pond Park.

The event, sponsored by Temecula Valley Elks Lodge 2801 and American Legion Post 852, will tell the history of the American flag from Betsy Ross to today.

The ceremony will be held near the veterans' memorial. Attendees should bring their own chair.

The park is at Ynez and Rancho California roads.

Voting machines topic for group

SUN CITY -- Tom Courbat will give a "Save Our Vote" presentation when Riverside County United Communities meets Saturday at Boston Billie's. Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. and the talk at 9:30.

The group meets the third Saturday of the month at Boston Billie's, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd. For information, call 657-9319.

Anti-war rally Saturday

RIVERSIDE -- Riverside Area Peace & Justice Action group will hold a rally to protest the war in Iraq and ask that American troops be brought home at 1 p.m. Saturday.

The rally will be held at the corner of Tyler Street and the entrance to the Galleria shopping center, just north of Highway 91.

RAPJA asks attendees to bring peace and protest signs, horns, drums and any other rhythm instrument

For information, visit www.rapja.org.

Local Greens to meet

SUN CITY -- The Southwest Chapter of the Green Party will meet at noon Sunday at the Sun City Library.

Members will makes plans for when will host a statewide meeting in September.

The library is at 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. For information, call 679-3752.

GOP women meet Monday

TEMECULA -- Keith Carlson, treasurer of the California Republican Party, will speak when Temecula Valley Republican Women Federated meet at 11 a.m. Monday at the Sizzler.

Carlson will speak about voter registration, getting out the vote and overcoming voter fraud.

The restaurant is at 27717 Jefferson Ave. For reservations, call 506-0182.

Newcomers Club plans events

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Newcomers Club invites new and prospective members to its monthly luncheon at 11 a.m. Monday at Temeku Hills Country Club.

Check-in begins at 10 a.m. and the cost for lunch is $16. Dancers from Kathy's Dance will perform.

For reservations, call Ellie Hamman at 461-1714. The country club is at 41687 Temeku Drive.

Author to speak to library friends

MURRIETA -- Author Susan Vreeland will speak when Friends of the Murrieta Library meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday.Ý

Vreeland is an internationally known author of art-related fiction. Her "Girl in Hyacinth Blue" was made into a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie starring Glenn Close. Her newest book, "Luncheon of the Boating Party," takes readers into the lives of impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir and his friends.Ý

Her other books include "The Passion of Artemesia," in which the life of Baroque painter Artemesia Gentileschi is revealed, and "The Forest Lover," about rebel Canadian painter Emily Carr who painted in the British Columbia wilderness.

The library is at 8 Town Square. For information, call 600-0773.

Art league to seat officers

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Art League will install officers for 2007-08 at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Mary Phillips Senior Center.

The new officers are Mary Davis, acting president; Myrna Boggs, first vice president; Melody Brunsting, second vice president; Laurel Jeninga, secretary; Sue Rogers, treasurer; Ingrid Wright, parliamentarian; and Twilla Leonard, member at large.

Committee chairmen are: galleries, Craig Lewis; publicity, Colleen Baker-Huber; exhibits, Marlys Barskey; Web site, Rodney Johnson; membership, Terry Kvitky; tickets Ina Ramos; Sunshine, Jean Herrick; refreshments, Kathy Stradle; name tags, Luanne Gattegno; and historian and event photographer, Chris Devin.

After the installation, the club will not meet again until Sept. 18.

The club often holds competitions. Lisa Moffimi-MicDieu won Best of Show at spring show May 26. Other awards were: first, Ina Ramos; second, Ingrid Wright; and third, Dewayne Neufeld. Honorable mentions were awarded to Kathy Stradley, Craig Lewis, Twilla Leonard, Ramos, Sue Rogers and Laurel Jeninga.

The center is at 41845 E. Sixth St.. For information about the club, call Mary Davis at 677-9633.

Women's Connection group to meet

TEMECULA -- Quilting will be the theme when the Temecula Valley Women's Connection gathers for its monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20 at Pat & Oscar's.

There will be a presentation by Temecula's Quilters' Co-op and Kathy Miller will speak about going "From Fear to Joy."

Cost is $15. For lunch and free child-care reservations, call Christine at 677-8187 or e-mail cw4cwc@verizon.net. The restaurant is at 29375 Rancho California Road.

Rose Society to meet

TEMECULA -- Dianna and Walt Kilmer, owners of "The Rose Doctors," will show a slide presentation of their tours through castle gardens in England and Scotland when the Temecula Valley Rose Society meets at 10:15 a.m. June 21 at the new Temecula Public Library Community Room

A light luncheon will follow the meeting.

The library is at 30600 Pauba Road. For information, call Kathy at 677-0028 or visit www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org.

Tea society plans annual luncheon

SUN CITY -- The Victorian Tea Society will hold its annual tea and luncheon, "In the Good Old Summer Time," from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 23 at Webb Hall.

The event will feature a vintage fashion show, entertainment, vendors, raffles and door prizes. Tickets cost $26 and must be purchased in advance.

Webb Hall is at 26850 Sun City Blvd. For information, call Julie at 674-8949 or visit www.thevictorianteasociety.com.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Free astrology reading offered

MURRIETA -- A free astrology lecture will be offered at 7:15 p.m. today at Yoga Healing.

Elliot Tanzer will share astrological insights into personal growth, relationships and meaning of life.

For reservations or information, call 696-9063.

Good Neighbors deadline Friday

TEMECULA -- The deadline to nominate someone for the Temecula Good Neighbor award is Friday. The award is designed to acknowledge residents who make a difference in the city, but do not otherwise receive recognition.

Applications are available at City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive; Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road; Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth St.; or online at www.cityoftemecula.org.

For information, call 694-6480.

Craft expo will be Saturday

TEMECULA -- An international craft expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Mountain View Community Church.

The event will feature the crafts, food and music.

The church is at 29385 Rancho California Road. For information, call Shawnine Whitehead.

Car shows this weekend in Murrieta

MURRIETA -- A car show for teens will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday and the city's 37th annual Father's Day Car Show from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, both at California Oaks Sports Park.

Teens 13 to 19 may display everything from an old car they fixed up to brand new wheels.

Participants will receive a T-shirt and various car related items. Raffles will be held throughout the night.

Admission is free to view cars, automotive accessories, performance products and entertainment. Local teen band, 15 North, is scheduled to perform. The registration fee is $20.

The Father's Day show will feature pre-1980 and specialty vehicles, including last year's best in show, a 1939 Convertible Cabriolet.

Registration is from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. with judging at 10 a.m. The awards will be presented at 2 p.m. Registration is $20 before Friday and $25 the day of the show.

Register online at www.murrieta.org. For information, call 304-7275.

BMX show set for Sunday

LAKE ELSINORE -- A free BMX freestyle show will be held Sunday at RPM Cyclery.

The event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. The freestyle show starts at 3:30. A barbecue and autograph session will follow. Team riders such as Jared Floodman, Muricio Ospina, Joey Hulsey and Ryan Sanchez are expected to perform.

The event will be at 31401 Riverside Drive. For information, call 674-2453 or visit rpmcyclery.com.

Community band seeks members

TEMECULA -- The Temecula All-City Community band is looking for musicians to participate in the city's Fourth of July Parade. The band is open to musicians of all ages.

Musicians must supply their own instruments, and any instrument that can be used in a marching formation is acceptable.

The band is also looking for color guard members. Middle and high school students can earn community service hours through participation.

Rehearsals will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays starting Monday at a location to be determined. For information, call Wade Walker at 695-4354, e-mail at wwalkerjr@verizon.net or visit TemeculaBand.com.

CLUB MEETINGS

SERVICE CLUBS

Elks

Lake Elsinore Elks

WILDOMAR -- The Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the first four Tuesdays of the month at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar. Dinner is served from 4 to 7 p.m. Information, 674-6804.

Temecula Valley Elks

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Elks 2801 meets on the first, third, and fourth Tuesday of the month at the lodge, 28061 Diaz Road. Dinner, which costs $6, is at 6 p.m. and the meeting is at 7 p.m. On the second Tuesday, there is a dinner for family members and guests. A potluck is held on fifth Tuesdays.

Information, 695-7470.

Kiwanis

Kiwanis Club of Temecula-Murrieta

TEMECULA -- The Kiwanis Club of Temecula-Murrieta meets at 7:15 a.m. each Wednesday at Presto's Gourmet restaurant, 30590 Rancho California Road, C303.

Information, Tony at 334-8972 or e-mail kiwanistemecula@yahoo.com.

Rotary

Rotary Club of Southwest California

TEMECULA -- The Rotary Club of Southwest California meets from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Mazzaro's, 27644 Ynez Road, M11.

The cost, including dinner, is $20.

Information, Sandy Dodson at 676-8166.

Rotary Club of Temecula

TEMECULA -- The Rotary Club of Temecula meets at noon Wednesdays at Sizzler restaurant, 27717 Jefferson Ave.

Visitors are welcome, but they must RSVP with either membership committee chairman Chad Hensley at 377-2423 or attend as the guest of a Rotarian.

Rotary Club of Temecula Sunrise

TEMECULA -- The Rotary Club of Temecula Sunrise meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Presto's Gourmet restaurant, 30590 Rancho California Road.

Visitors are welcome as guests of Rotarians. Call 698-6116.

WOMEN'S CLUBS

Menifee Valley Woman's Club

SUN CITY -- The Menifee Valley Woman's Club will meet at 1 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at United Methodist Church, 30220 Carmel Road. Information, 672-1355.

Vineyard Valley Woman's Club

TEMECULA -- The Vineyard Valley Woman's Club meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Tony Roma's, 27464 Jefferson Ave. Lunch costs $10.

The service club works in Temecula and Murrieta through various volunteer programs.

Reservations or information, call Lania Finegold at 693-9132.

Ladies Auxiliary, Wildomar Veterans of Foreign Wars

WILDOMAR -- The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1508 meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday at 21180 Waite St., Wildomar

Information, call 674-4735.

OTHERS

American Society for Quality

TEMECULA -- The American Society for Quality, the world's leading membership organization devoted to quality, meets the third Tuesday of the month at Tony Roma's, 27464 Jefferson Ave.

Registration is at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 and a speaker at 7. The cost for dinner is $20 for members and $22 for guests.

Information, 302-2167 or visit www.asq.org.

PFLAG

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meets at 2:30 p.m. the third Sunday of each month.

For location or information on PFLAG or the meeting, call Cindi Koch at 943-7323.

Temecula Valley Genealogical Society Computer Users Group

TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Genealogical Society's computer groups will meet the third Friday of the month at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road.

The Computer Users Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon. Information, Bill Schneider, 696-1308 or bill@bill-schneider.com.

The Legacy User Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. Information, Robert Anderson, 302-6055 or Rbrtanderson@aol.com.

Temecula Valley Screenwriters Club

Temecula Valley Screenwriters Club meets from 10 a.m. to noon the third Saturday of the month at members' homes.

Screenwriters and wannabe actors "cold read" screenplays so authors can hear what their work would sound like if converted into a movie.

For reservations and location, contact Keith Warn at 698-9622 or kwarn@ibexmovies.com.

Note, some groups do not meet during the summer months. Please call in advance. To have your club or organization added to this list, send the name of your group, time and location of your meeting and contact information to Community News, 28765 Single Oak Drive, Suite 100, Temecula, CA 92590, or e-mail the details to community@californian.com.