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Southwest Riverside County Community News Briefs: Interfaith Council promotes Family Night
By: The Californian | ∞
Teens from churches that are members of the Southwest Riverside County Interfaith Council will be out in force Aug. next week, contacting businesses regarding participation in the Family Night program.
The youth, ages 14 to 18, will distribute packets containing a letter from Temecula Mayor Chuck Washington, the Family Night Proclamation and placards to be displayed if businesses choose to participate by offering activities or discounts for families on Monday nights.
One of the first outreach projects of the Interfaith Council was the presentation of a proclamation in November 2005 by the Temecula City Council recognizing National Family Week, urging families to set aside one night a week to spend time together. In 2006, the council again issued a proclamation designating Monday as Family Night in Temecula.
The National Family Week premise is: Children live better lives when their families are strong, and families are strong when they live in communities that connect them to economic opportunities, social networks and services.
The Southwest Riverside County Interfaith Council is a body of faith-based community representatives seeking to unite in support, study, dialogue and action. Members meet at noon the second Thursday of each month at Pat & Oscar's, 29375 Rancho California Road in Temecula.
For information, call Lanae Turley-Trejo at 491-9204 or e-mail at ltt@lanae.info.
Free concerts, movies offered
Thursday's free concert will feature The Mar Dels. Concerts are at 7 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road.
The rest of the schedule is Nitro Express on Aug. 16 and The Ravelers on Aug. 23.
The Friday Moonlight Movies in the Park will continue this week with "Zoom" at Temeku Hills Park. Games and other activities begin at 6:30 p.m. and the film is at dusk.
The series will conclude with "Happy Feet" on Aug. 17 at Harveston Park "Charlotte's Web" on Aug. 24 at the Temecula Amphitheater.
For information about either series, call 694-6480 or visit www.cityoftemecula.org.
Games will be played starting at 7:30 p.m. prioir to the free movie.
The park is at 900 W. Broadway St. For information, call 245-0442.
Friday's lineup is Sligo Rags, Sheri Lee Band, Cliff Wagner and Old Number 7, Scott Gate and Vintage. Saturday bands are Andy Rau, Walden Dahl and Silverado Bluegrass Band.
Friday's performances are part of Hot Summer Nights, which will continue from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 31. For information, call 694-6412 or visit www.temeculacalifornia.com.
The park is bounded by Kalmia and Juniper streets and Adams and Jefferson avenues. For information, call 304-7275.
The schedule is:
McVicker Park is at 29355 Grand Ave. For information, visit www.musicwithaview.com or www.elsinorevalleyartsnetwork.org.
CLUB NEWS
Genealogy society to gather
TEMECULA -- Temecula Valley Genealogical Society will meet Monday at the Temecula Public Library.
A genealogy class for beginners/brick wall will be offered at 5:30 p.m. before the general meeting. Dotye Summers will talk about "Finding Your Female Ancestors."
At the general meeting at 6:45 p.m., Hank Jones Jr. will speak about "When The Sources are Wrong." Besides being a genealogist and author, Jones has had a 25-year career in movies and television.
The meeting is at 30600 Pauba Road. For information, call Carol at 302-6055.
Social club plans get together
TEMECULA -- The Encore Social Club will meet for a luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Marie Callender's.
Member Al Perez will show tapes of the annual high school Academic Decathlon, held this year in Hawaii. The cost is $20.
Future events include a nine-day Alaska Cruise starting Sept. 21.
The restaurant is at 29363 Rancho California Road. For information, call Nancy Aligorsky at 301-8098.
Quilters get new day, home
TEMECULA -- The Valley of the Mist Quilters Guild is moving its meetings to a new day and location.
Beginning Tuesday, meetings will be held the second Tuesday of the month at the Community Recreation Center. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7.
The August meeting will be dedicated to sewing quilt tops for needy children and the Wounded Warrior program at Camp Pendleton. Members and guests are encouraged to bring sewing machines or cutting and pressing tools.
The center is at 30875 Rancho Vista Road. For information, call Margaret Bingham at 677-1028.
Citizens for Democracy to meet
TEMECULA -- "Should Impeachment be off the table?" will be the topic when Citizens for Democracy meets at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Mary Phillips Senior Center.
Information regarding the history and procedures of impeachment will be presented before the deliberation.
Citizens for Democracy is a citizen public policy research and advocacy organization.
The center is at 41845 Sixth St. For information, call 694-6582.
Women's Connection to hear about dolls
TEMECULA -- "Old and New Dolls; Show and Tell" will be the theme when the Temecula Valley Christian Women's Connection meets at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 15 at Pat & Oscar's.
Speaker Vicki Caldwell will tell us how to "Find Peace in the Eye of the Storm."
The 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.
Soccer program taking signups
TEMECULA -- Registration is under way for Temecula Valley Soccer Academy's TOPSoccer -- The Outreach Program for Soccer.
The program is open to boys and girls ages 5 through 19 with mental and/or physical disabilities. The program emphasizes development, training and fun.
The fall kickoff is Aug. 18 and the season will open Sept. 7 and run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays for eight weeks. Cost is $40 per player, which includes uniforms and trophies.
Volunteers are also needed.
For information, contact Dawn Zavala at 767-1961, or e-mail tops@tvsa.org.
Artists spots offered for Oktoberfest
LAKE ELSINORE -- Vendor spots for artists are available for the Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore's first Oktoberfest, to be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 6 in McVicker Park.
Creators of hand-made arts and crafts can obtain booth discounts by applying early. Applications are available online at lakeelsinorerotary.org or by contacting Pat Clary at 697-4707 or clarypat@aol.com.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Skate Night planned in Temecula
TEMECULA -- The city of Temecula will host a Skate Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Ronald Reagan Sports Park hockey arena.
The arena will be turned into an outdoor skating rink for roller and in-line skaters. There will be a disc jockey and refreshments will be available. The cost is $2 for children and $3 for adults. Helmets are required.
The park is at 42569 Margarita Road. For information, call 694-6480.
Compost workshop set for Saturday
SUN CITY -- Homeowners can learn how to convert green waste into compost at a free backyard composting workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The workshop is offered by Riverside County Waste Management Department at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road. Low-cost compost bins will be on sale at the seminar.
For information, call Janet Moreland 486-3200 or visit the county Waste Management Department's Web site at www.rivcowm.org.
Thomas Jefferson topic of program
TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Museum will present a program on the life of Thomas Jefferson from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Historical impressionist Peter Small will transform himself into Jefferson, third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.
Small has previously portrayed George Washington and Franklin Delano Roosevelt locally.
The fee is a $2 donation. For reservations, call 694-6450. The museum is at 28314 Mercedes St.
CPR course to be offered
LAKE ELSINORE -- The Lake Community Center is offering a one-day training course for CPR and first aid certification Saturday. The cost is $45 for both courses.
The CPR course runs from 8 a.m. until noon, with the first aid course from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the center, 310 W. Graham Ave. Certificates will be issued after the classes.
Registration is required by Thursday. For registration or information, call 245-0442.
Birthday party planned at museum
TEMECULA -- Beaker's Little Birthday Bash will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Imagination Workshop Temecula Children's Museum.
The party will be a little one, with teeny fun and surprises. It is geared toward children 2 to 6 years old.
The cost is $15 per child, with proceeds benefiting programs and events at the museum.
The museum will also celebrate Davy Crockett's 221st birthday Aug. 17. Children can learn about the Old West, animal tracking and navigating keel boats.
The event is free with museum admission from 10 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.
Tickets are on sale at the Pennypickles Gift Shop at museum, 42081 Main St. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 308-6376 or online at www.pennypickles.org.
CLUB MEETINGS
CAR CLUBS
Corvettes of Temecula Valley
TEMECULA -- The Corvettes of Temecula Valley meets the second Thursday of the month at Marie Callender's, 29363 Rancho California Road. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7.
The club is open to Corvette owners. The club's monthly Mystery Lunch Run is held the last Sunday of the month.
Information, corvettesoftv.com.
Drifters Car Club
TEMECULA -- The Drifters Car Club meets at 8 a.m. Saturdays at Country Garden restaurant, 29000 Old Town Front St.
The club is open to all car enthusiasts. Information, Craig Shelley at 206-7630.
Temecula Valley Car Club
MURRIETA -- The Temecula Valley Car Club has its monthly cruise night from 3 to 6 p.m. on the second Saturday at Siggy's restaurant at 26820 Jefferson Ave. Trophies and raffle prizes are given away.
Information, Jim at 677-8106 or Skip at 830-7010.
GENEALOGY
Genealogy Club of Sun City
SUN CITY -- The Genealogy Club of Sun City meets at 1 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Provident Bank, 27010 Sun City Blvd. for programs and sharing of research skills.
The club also meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Monday for a workshop at Sun City Public Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd.
Information, Linda at 301-9814.
Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society
WILDOMAR -- The Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society meets from 1 to 3 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the Mission Trail Library, 34303 Mission Trail.
Information, Candy Peterson at 244-8715.
SERVICE CLUBS
Masons
Sun City Masonic Club
SUN CITY -- The Sun City Masonic Club meets at 8 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Menifee Valley Masonic Lodge, 27221 McCall Blvd.
Breakfast and a program is offered to Masons and guests for $4. Information and reservations, Pete Monsen, 301-9928.
Optimists
Temecula Valley Optimist Club
TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Optimist Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road.
Information, Cori Carey at 334-1823.
VETERANS GROUPS
Lake Elsinore Veterans of Foreign Wars
WILDOMAR -- The Lake Elsinore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1508 meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at 21180 Waite St.
Information, 674-473Temecula Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars
TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4089 and the Ladies Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at 28075 Diaz Road.
The post opens at 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Information, 676-1541 or 699-9142.
OTHERS
Stay at Home Moms of Murrieta
MURRIETA -- Stay at Home Moms of Murrieta is a group of mothers who share similar circumstances and seek friends for themselves and their children.
Activities include park days, field trips, play groups, a moms' night out and crafting groups.
Information, Tonya at 894-4389.
Temecula Library Book Discussion Group
TEMECULA -- The Temecula Library Book Discussion Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road.
Information, Jo-Ann Doran at 676-5736 or 302-5315.
TOPS
Yearly memberships cost $24, plus $4 monthly chapter dues. Information, 471-2443.
Wood carvers
TEMECULA -- Wood Carvers of Temecula Valley meets from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fridays at Temecula Community Center.
The group is open to both seasoned carvers and beginners.
The Community Center is at 28816 Pujol St. Information, Mary Jane at 699-5085.
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.
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