Southwest Riverside County Community News Briefs: Local women nominated for awards
By: The Californian | ∞
A number of local women have been nominated as part of the For You Network sixth annual awards luncheon.
The network is part of the Ultimate Women's Network with Heart, whose mission is to help women grow both personally and professionally.
There are 19 For You Networks in the region, including one in Murrieta.
Awards will be presented in 14 categories Feb. 23 in Riverside.
In addition to the luncheon, attendees bring toiletries and linens to be donated to homeless women.
For You Network is an affiliate of the National Association of Female Executives, the nation's largest business women's network, with more than 66,000 members nationwide.
Nominees from the Murrieta For You Network:
Murrieta, interim director Robbie Motter and Sue Lopez
Melinda Fouche, owner, Fouche Institute
Lee Crowe, entrepreneur
Judi Burnham, owner, The Basket Lady
Sue Lopez, The Business Resource
Robbie Motter, Contacts Unlimited
Traci Gaffney, A Loving Way
Karen Hobson, Who Needs Money Travel
Yolanda Levy, entrepreneur
Merle Baker, Beauti Control consultant
Florencia Cuyugan, Xango distributor
Judy Kentish, Mary Kay Cosmetics
Sue Lopez, The Business Resource
For information or tickets to the luncheon, call Gisella Thomas at 662-7486 or e-mail trimediate@aol.com
CLUB NEWS
History group offers library
LAKE ELSINORE -- The Lake Elsinore Historical Society opens its museum and research library to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and 1 to 3 p.m. the fourth Sunday of the month.
The facility also schedules visitation from school groups, clubs and associations.
The museum is in the basement of the Cultural Center, 183 N. Main St. For information, call 678-4049.
Marine Corps League hosts speaker
MURRIETA -- Joe Bindert will speak when the Murrieta-Temecula Detachment 1057 Marine Corps League meets at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Bindert, of Murrieta, is a Navy corpsman who recently finished his second tour in Iraq.
The group is composed of current and former U.S. Marines with honorable service. All qualified Marines are eligible to join.
The meeting is at Fire Station No. 5, 38900 Clinton Keith Road. For information, call Don Herpy at 678-2650.
Boys, Girls clubs offer golf, T-ball
TEMECULA -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County is registering children for Itty Bitty Golf and T-Ball.
The six-week Itty Bitty Golf program, for ages 3 to 5, will run:
The eight-week T-Ball program, for ages 4 to 7, will run Saturdays, Jan. 26 to March 15, at Paloma Elementary School and the Alberhill Ranch Clubhouse.
The fee is $80 for club members and $100 for others. Participants will receive a uniform and participation award.
Financial assistance is available. For information, contact Steve Kittinger at (951) 676-6800.
Elks Ladies plan dance
LAKE ELSINORE -- The Elk Ladies will host a dance from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday featuring Frank Rote.
Tickets will be available at the door.
The dance will be at Trevi Lanes, 32250 Mission Trail. For information, call Sharon at 245-2948.
Wildomar council plans meeting
WILDOMAR -- Wildomar Community Council will hold its final election information meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cornerstone Community Church.
Candidates for city council have been invited to speak and answer questions regarding their candidacy and cityhood.
The church is at 34570 Monte Vista Drive. For information, call (909) 330-0355.
Men's a capella chorus forming
TEMECULA -- The Wine Valley Harmonizers, a new men's a capella chorus, is seeking members.
The chorus covers songs by artists such as Elvis Presley and the Righteous Brothers, as well as tunes from movies. It is directed by Jonathan Friedman.
The group meets from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays at The Sterling at Vintage Hills, 41780 Butterfield Stage Road.
For information, call Tom Spears at (760) 439-6036.
Citizens committee to gather
LAKE ELSINORE -- The Lake Elsinore Citizens Committee will hold a quarterly meeting at 7 p.m Jan. 31 at the Tuscany Hills Recreation Center.
The speakers will be Lake Elsinore Mayor Daryl Hickman and City Manager Bob Brady. They will discuss the future of the city. There also will be an update on the progress made by the Lake Elsinore Princess Foundation.
The mission of the committee is to keep residents informed about the progress and events taking place in the city.
The center is at 75 Summerhill Drive. For information, call 674-1989 or 674-2159.
GOP group hosts speaker
TEMECULA -- Larry Greenfield, California director of the Republican Jewish Coalition, will speak when the Murrieta-Temecula Republican Assembly meets Feb. 1 at Pat & Oscar's.
Greenfield is a frequent lecturer on national security affairs and served in Naval intelligence.
Check-in is at 6 p.m. and the dinner meeting begins at 6:30. The cost is $15 for members; $10 for students or the program without dinner and $20 for others.
Pat & Oscars is at 29375 Rancho California Road. For reservations, call Adele at 506-1999 or e-mail adelegaryh@msn.com.
High Hopes plans Valentine's dance
TEMECULA -- The Temecula High Hopes Program will have a Valentine's dinner and dance from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Temecula Community Center.
High Hopes is a social recreation program for special needs adults.
Dinner will be catered. The cost is $1 for Temecula residents and $2 for others.
Reservations are required by calling 694-6469. The center is at 28816 Pujol St.
Women's club plans benefit cruise
TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Woman's Club is planning a trip to Mexico to benefit Michelle's Place, a breast cancer resource center.
"Fiesta at Sea" cruisers will set sail March 14 on Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas, returning March 17. Cabins begin at $329 per person.
For information and reservations, call 693-9880 or e-mail dmonsen@cruiseplanners.com.
Musicians sought for Rotary contest
TEMECULA -- Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club is seeking musicians from local high schools or home schools to compete in its annual Music Competition.
The competition will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Grace Presbyterian Church.
Vocalists, pianists and instrumentalists will compete and winners will advance to the Rotary District 5330 finals.
Prizes are $400 for first place, $250 second place and $100 for third.
The church is at 31143 Nicolas Road. For information and applications, call 698-6116.
Dinner to help build veterans center
OCEANSIDE -- The Veterans Association of North (San Diego) County is holding a fundraiser Feb. 23 to refurbish an old police station in Oceanside into a meeting place for veterans.
Tickets are $18, for a lunch of steak or salmon, at Outback Steak House, 2485 Vista Way. Seatings will be at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
For information or tickets, call Harvey Ferman at (760) 433-0116.
CLUB MEETINGS
Circle of Friends Quilters
MURRIETA -- The Circle of Friends Quilters meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Murrieta Senior Center.
The group is open to all levels of quilters, who must supply their own sewing machine and notions.
The center is at 41717 Juniper St. For information, call 304-7275.
U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla
LAKE ELSINORE -- The U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 5-1 will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff's station
The group meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 333 Limited St.
For information, call Pete Dawson, 202-1584.
Civitan Club
TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Civitan Club, a group dedicated to improving our communities by raising funds for youth organizations, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mexico Chiquito Restaurant.
The club meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month.
The restaurant is at 41841 Moreno Road. For information, call Greg at 201-3300.
North County Woolgatherers
FALLBROOK -- The North County Woolgatherers, a group that practices traditional rug hooking, will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The group meets monthly in Fallbrook.
The meeting is at the Fallbrook Public Utility District community room, 990 E. Mission Road. For information, e-mail Val Ewan at val@rawhideranch.com or call (760) 758-0083, Ext. 103.
Golden Girls Investment Club
TEMECULA -- The Golden Girls Investment Club will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Grace Mellman Library.
The group meets the fourth Monday of the month at the library, 41000 County Center Drive. For information, call 694-0375 or 676-5767.
Iron Horses Riding Club
TEMECULA -- Iron Horses Riding Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory.
The group meets on the last Tuesday of each month to discuss upcoming motorcycle rides and events.
The restaurant is at 28134 Jefferson Ave. For Information, call Steve at (949) 233-5559.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Park ribbon cutting Saturday
SUN CITY -- A ribbon cutting for Kabian Park's new playground will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The park is at 28001 Goetz Road in Quail Valley.
The theme of the event is "healthy living" and healthy refreshments will be served.
Peace march set for Sunday
TEMECULA -- A peace march is planned for noon Sunday at the Duck Pond.
Participants will march along Ynez Road with a message that war is not the answer.
The group meets online at groups.myspace.com/temeculapeace.
For information, call Adam at 541-7436
Stars of the Valley event set
TEMECULA -- Stars of the Valley, an annual fundraising event that honors local business owners and residents, will be held Feb. 9 at Wilson Creek Winery.
Hosted by the local nonprofit organization Charity for Charity, proceeds will be donated to a local family in need.
The event includes a red carpet, paparazzi and a Hollywood-style awards party.
Tickets cost $100. For information or tickets, e-mail Brenda Bentivengo at bentivengo@roadrunner.com
CASA seeks volunteers
MURRIETA -- Court Appointed Special Advocates for Riverside County Inc. is seeking volunteers to represent the interests of abused, neglected and abandoned children in the juvenile court system.
More than 6,000 children are subject to judicial proceedings in Riverside County each year. CASA volunteers are advocates who seek to help these children secure safe, permanent and nurturing homes.
Countywide training is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all four Saturdays in February in Moreno Valley.
For information, call 304-5220 or visit www.casariversidecounty.org.
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