Southwest Riverside County Community News Briefs: Scouts to host spaghetti dinner

By: The Californian | Tuesday, September 4, 2007 8:00 PM PDT ∞

WILDOMAR -- The Wildomar Volunteer Fire Company 61 and Wildomar Cub Scouts Pack 332 will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Fire Station 61.

Dinner will include pasta, breadsticks, salad, dessert and beverages. The cost is $7 for adults and for children.

Boys will also be able to register for the Scouts.

The station is at 32637 Gruwell St. For information, call the station at 678-1661 or Bridgette at 440-6796.

Vail's grandson to address group

TEMECULA -- Whitney Wilkinson, the son of Sandy Wilkinson, the first general manager of the Rancho California Water District, and great-grandson of area pioneer Walter Vail will speak when the Temecula Valley Historical Society meets at noon Friday.

The meeting will be at the historical Pujol Schoolhouse on Santiago Road, across from the Catholic church.

For information, call Carol Strode at 694-6384.

Girls to share camp experience

TEMECULA -- American Association of University Women of Temecula Valley annually sponsors girls to attend a week's summer camp at a university to help them decide on a future career.

The middle school girls who won scholarships to Tech Trek, AAUW's math, science and technology camp at UC San Diego, will tell about their experiences from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Temecula Public Library. Also AAUW member and Tech Trek chair Cheryl Taylor will give her input about the camp where she volunteered. A tour of the library and facilities will follow the talk.

For information or reservations, call Barbara Barnard at 245-7919 or e-mail her at barnard@fmhco.com.

The library is at Community Room, 30600 Pauba Road.

Computer users to meet Saturday

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Computer Users group will learn about Windows XP and media streaming when it meets Saturday at the Temecula Public Library.

The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. with a question-and-answer session with Mike Loring for new Windows XP users. At 11 a.m., Cheryl Wester will demonstrate recording streaming media from the Internet, showing how to record music, save radio shows, capture funny moments on video and other ways to use a computer.

The library is at 20600 Pauba Road. For information, call 699-9563.

Gem of the Valley art group to open season

MURRIETA -- Gem of the Valley Art Association will host pastel artist Karen Levi for its first meeting of the 2007-08 year at 2 p.m. Monday at the Murrieta Senior Center.

A business discussion will precede Levi's sketching demonstration. She will discuss the importance of value, design and drawing techniques and talk about her recent tour sketching Italian landscapes.

Gem of the Valley will host sketching workshop by Levi on Sept 18 at the Murrieta Community Center. The fee for the workshop is $50. For information, call Rita Rau 678-9660.

The center is at 41717 Juniper St. For information about the club, call Lionel at (321) 543-7856.

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. Wayne Anderson will talk about researching Swedish records.

At the general meeting at 6:45 p.m., Beth McCarty will talk about researching Church of England records.

The meeting is at 30600 Pauba Road. For information, call Carol at 302-6055.

Social club plans monthly meeting

TEMECULA -- The Encore Social Club will hold its monthly luncheon and meeting at 10 a.m. Monday at Marie Callender's

Corinne Williams will perform theatrical monologues.

Future social events include an Oktoberfest party Oct. 5, Griffith Park Observatory bus on Oct. 23 and a Christmas dinner Dec. 7.

The restaurant is at 29363 Rancho California Road. For information, call Nancy Waligorsky at 301-8098.

Newcomers Club offers social

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Newcomers Club invites new and prospective members to a coffee social at 11 a.m. Monday.

The club offers activities such as bridge, bunco, cards, dinner parties and day trips.

For information, call Jill at 678-4401.

Garden club to open season

MURRIETA -- The Murrieta Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the season Tuesday.

All gardeners are welcome at the meeting, which will include a discussion on plant care by Kent Callies of Kendrick's Gardens and a potluck of sandwiches, salads and desserts.

The club will meet at 10 a.m. at the Community Center, 41816 Juniper St., Murrieta.

For information, call 698-7583.

Group to see fashions

CANYON LAKE -- The Canyon Lake Woman's Connection will have some Fall Fashion Fun when it meets from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Canyon Lake Lodge.

Besides a fashion show, Bee Luanne Hunt, an author and singer, will tells how "Broken Hearts are Mended by Unconditional Love"

The cost is $13 and there is a complimentary nursery. For reservations, call Gerry at 678-1407 or LaRue at 244-6470. The lodge is at 22200 Canyon Lake Drive.

The group, which is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries/Christian Women's Clubs, welcomes independent consultants and small business owners.

It offers a prayer connection at 9:30 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Genealogical society to meet

WILDOMAR -- Nancy Daller, a member of the Harvey Girl Historical Society, will speak when the Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society meets at 1 p.m. Sept. 12.

Daller, who will be in costume, will talk about women's history in relation to the development of railroads and the Harvey House restaurants.

The group meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Mission Trail Library, 34303 Mission Trail Drive. For information, call Candy Peterson at 244-8715.

The group also offers an autobiography writing workshop at 1:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month and beginning genealogy workshops at 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday.

Moms group meets regularly

SOAR, a group that encourages mothers of young children, is open to mothers of children from newborn through kindergarten.

Meetings include speakers and activities. Childcare is provided

For information, call Lauren McCulloch at 526-2480 or e-mail her at Lauren@astaic.com.

Western-themed benefit set for Oct. 13

TEMECULA -- The De Luz Women's Club will hold a western-themed benefit Oct. 13 to help the Rancho Damacitas Home for Battered and Abused Children.

The 2007 Western Extravaganza will be from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at Tucalota Creek Ranch, 39560 E. Benton Road. It will include casino games, food, music, auctions and an exhibition by Bob Avila. Tickets are $75.

For information, call 538-2733 or 693-4740.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Gardner Middle School collecting canned food

TEMECULA -- Earl Stanley Gardner Middle School is holding a canned food this week.

The school hopes to collect at least 400 cans, which will go to the Temecula Pantry. The pantry feeds approximately 150 families per week.

The public is invited to drop off canned food at the school's front office. Parents can also bring canned food donations with them to Back to School Night at 6:30 p.m. today.

The school is at 45125 Via Del Coronado. For information, call the school at 699-0080.

Dance classes begin today

TEMECULA -- Dances class in rumba and merengue will begin this week at the Community Recreation Center..

Classes will be offered 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesday and Thursdays for four weeks.

The cost is $24. Singles and couples are welcome.

The center is at 30875 Rancho Vista Road. For information, call John Irwin at 676-1471, for reservations, call 694-6480.

Yoga class to begin

TEMECULA -- A four-week session called Yoga for Vitality will begin Thursday at Harveston Community Center.

The class will meet at 6 p.m. through Sept. 27. The cost is $50.

The center is at 28582 Harveston Drive. For information or registration, call 694-6410 or 696-9032 or visit www.temeculayoga.com.

Deadline is Friday for band contest

MURRIETA -- The deadline for musicians ages 18 and younger to enter the annual Battle of the Bands competition is Friday.

The contest will be held Oct. 6.Prizes will include cash, vocal lessons and a recording session.

Contestants must complete an application and include a demo CD or tape. Applications are available at www.murrieta.org, or at California Oaks Sports Park, 40600 California Oaks Road.

For information, call 304-7275.

Outlets plan youth events

LAKE ELSINORE -- The Lake Elsinore Outlets Kids Outlet, a program for mothers and their preschoolers, meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Friday.

This month's schedule is: Friday, Mad Science; Sept. 14: The Birch Aquarium; Sept. 21: 3-D Art Surprise; and Sept. 28: Celia the Fiddlegirl.

The Outlets are at 17600 Collier Ave. For reservations for Kids Outlet or information on either event, call 245-0087 or visit www.lakeelsinoreoutlet.com.

Audition for Christmas show near

MURRIETA -- Auditions for the musical Christmas pageant "What Think Ye of Christ?" will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The church is at 24820 Las Brisas Road. For information, call Debbie Butler at 677-0806 or e-mail her at tmbmurrieta@verizon.net.

United Way provides grant for program

TEMECULA -- United Way of the Inland Valleys recently provided a $5,000 grant to Musicians Workshop Special Needs Outreach program that will allow for performing arts and music scholarships for special needs children.

The workshop has created a program that provides hands-on creative arts-centered interactions that uses music and performance to address emotional, social, psychological and cognitive challenges.

The program will be directed by Stacy "Dove" Daniels, who is also the director of song writing, advanced choir and musical theater for Musicians Workshop.

For information, call Jon or Jane Laskin at 678-2517 or visit www.musiciansworkshop.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.

Temecula Valley Genealogical Society

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Genealogical Society meets the second Monday of the month at the Temecula Library, 30600 Pauba Road.

A beginning genealogy class is offered at 5:30 p.m. before the general meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Information, Carol at 302-6055.

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 the 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

Temecula 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.

WOMEN'S CLUBS

Victorian Tea Society

The Victorian Tea Society has groups throughout Southwest Riverside County that meet monthly for enjoyment of tea and friendship.

Annual dues are $20 and there is a $10 monthly fee to help the hostess defray her costs.

Information, Julie at 674-8949 or www.thevictorianteasociety.com.

OTHERS FACTS

TEMECULA -- FACTS, a group for children with autism and their families, hosts support meetings and events throughout the year.

Information, www.FACTSfamilies.org.

Interfaith Council

The Interfaith Council, a body of faith-based community representatives, is open to all who seek to unite in mutual support, study, dialogue and action. The group meets at noon the second Thursday of the month at Pat & Oscar's restaurant, 29375 Rancho California Road, Temecula.

Information, Larry Slusser, 694-3312 or larrysl@msn.com.

Mothers of Preschoolers

TEMECULA -- The Mothers of Preschoolers group from Rancho Community Church provides an atmosphere where mothers develop friendships, use their creativity and find encouragement.

Information, 303-6789, Ext. 484 or e-mail mops@ranchocommunity.org.

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.

Think Tank

TEMECULA -- The Think Tank group, which meets at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, seeks members for brainstorming and problem solving.

The group will discuss just about any subject except politics and religion. It's a place to "bounce ideas around and maybe pick up a few," according to a news release.

Meetings are at Carl's Jr. at Ynez and Winchester roads. For information, call 695-3305.

Valley of the Mist Quilt Guild

MURRIETA -- The Valley of the Mist Quilt Guild meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m.

Information, Margaret Bingham at 677-1028.

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.