Southwest Riverside County Community News Briefs for Thursday, July 4, 2008

By The Californian | Friday, July 4, 2008 12:19 AM PDT ∞

Lowe's recognized for fundraising

MURRIETA ---- The Lowe's store in Murrieta was honored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association for its nation's best fundraising efforts during the Shamrocks Against Dystrophy campaign.

Paper shamrocks were sold for $1, $5 and $10 in Lowe's stores around St. Patrick's Day. The Murrieta store raised $11,620 selling the shamrocks, more than any other store in the country.

Funds will support MDA programs in the region.

The MDA treated the store to a barbecue and awards ceremony last week.

---- The Californian

SENIORS

Senior driving course offered

The AARP offers an ongoing driver safety program. The eight-hour course is offered for drivers 50 and older at various locations throughout Southwest County.

Upcoming classes are:

---- 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road, Sun City. Registration, 672-9673.

---- 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m. July 16, Murrieta Senior Center, 41717 Juniper St. Registration, 304-7275, Ext. 6652.

---- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 30, Sun City Civic Association, West Room, 26850 Sun City Blvd., Sun City. Registration, Don Duncan, 244-7513.

The cost for classes is $10.

Billiards offered at senior center

MURRIETA ---- Billiards for beginners and social players are offered at the Murrieta Senior Center.

A pool workshop is from 8 to 10 a.m. Mondays when Lyle Peterson teaches the basics of the game.

Open billiards play is offered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

The center is at 41717 Juniper St. For information, call 304-7275 or visit www.murrieta.org.

Bingo offered at center

LAKE ELSINORE ---- Bingo is offered at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Lake Elsinore Senior Center.

Cash prizes are awarded and refreshments provided.

The center is at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. For information, call 674-2526.

Golden Years hosts bingo

TEMECULA ---- Seniors' Golden Years of Temecula Valley holds bingo games at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Mary Phillips Senior Center.

The cost is $1 per card.

The center is at 41845 Sixth St. For information, call 694-6466 between 9 a.m. and noon.

Singles to gather at restaurant

TEMECULA ---- Half Century Singles will host an hors d'oeuvre social at 6 p.m. July 18 at the Hungry Hunter restaurant.

The group is a dining club for singles 50 and older.

Reservations are suggested by July 11.

For information or reservations, call Half Century Singles at 834-2600 or -e-mail halfcenturysingles@yahoo.com.

Donations sought for Grandparents Day

The Volunteer Center of Riverside County plans to celebrate Grandparent's Day on Sept. 7 by delivering bouquets of flowers to residents of nursing care facilities.

The group is requesting $25 donations to purchase a bouquet, promote public awareness regarding the needs of lonely elderly residents in nursing home and fund educational services and training materials.

The bouquets will be delivered by ombudsmen.

For information, call 686-4402.

Assistance program under way

Representatives are available at two Southwest County locations to provide free assistance to people needing help applying for homeowner or renter assistance.

Eligible residents must be 62 years or older, or blind or disabled, and a United States citizen, designated alien or qualified alien. Claimants must have owned and occupied a home or mobile home on Dec. 31, 2007, or paid at least $50 in rent each month with a household income in 2007 of $44,096 or less.

Aid is also available from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth St., Temecula and 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays at Murrieta Senior Center, 41717 Juniper St.

No appointment is necessary. The service will be offered until Oct. 14.

Participants must bring proof of age or disability, property tax bill if a homeowner, federal and state tax returns for 2007 and any other income records.

HEALTH

Caregiver group to meet

CANYON LAKE ---- Caregiver Connection Support Group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Canyon Lake Community Church.

There are activities planned for both the caregiver and those they are caring for.

The group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 30515 Railroad Canyon Road. For information, call Jo Ann Wickerath at 679-7736.

Children's support group to meet

MURRIETA ---- Michelle's Place, the Women's Breast Cancer Resource Center, will host Kids Konnected, a support group for children 5 to 18 who have a parent with cancer, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Michelle's Place, 41785 Elm St., No. 305, Murrieta. For information, call 304-1280 or visit www.kidskonnected.org.

Breast cancer treatment topic of talk

MURRIETA ---- Dr. Tara Washington will talk about radiation treatments for breast cancer patients during a free seminar at 7 p.m. Thursday at Michelle's Place, Breast Cancer Resource Center.

Washington is a board certified radiation oncologist practicing at Vantage Radiation Oncology centers in Wildomar and Temecula. She has experience in the use of partial breast irradiation and gamma knife radiosurgery.

Michelle's Place is at 41785 Elm St., No. 305. For information, call 304-1280.

Chronic pain group meets

TEMECULA ---- A chronic pain support group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Rancho Community Church.

All who live with chronic pain can seek answers and find support from people who are experiencing this illness.

Child care is available. The church is at 31300 Rancho Community Way. For information, call 303-6789, Ext. 407, or 757-0645.

Blood drives

Valley Blood Services

---- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 7, Washington Mutual, 29640 Rancho California Road, Temecula.

---- 1 to 6 p.m. July 8, Trevi Entertainment Center, 32250 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore.

---- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11, Tower Plaza, 27555 Ynez Road, Temecula.

---- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12, Canyon Hills Marketplace, 29991 Canyon Hills Drive, Lake Elsinore.

---- 1 to 6 p.m. July 13, Wings and Beaks, 27496 Commerce Center Drive, Temecula.

---- 2 to 7 p.m. July 14, Pat & Oscar's, 29375 Rancho California Road, Temecula.

---- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 15, Red Hawk Golf Club, 45100 Red Hawk Parkway, Temecula. Sponsored by Lake Elsinore Storm.

---- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 18, Renuance Cosmetic Surgery Center, 24687 Monroe Ave., Murrieta.

---- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 22, Temecula Valley Bank, 27710 Jefferson Ave., Temecula.

---- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27, Pat & Oscar's, 29375 Rancho California Road, Temecula.

---- 2 to 7 p.m. July 29, Circuit City, 24380 Village Walk Place, Murrieta.

---- 2 to 7 p.m. June 31, Chick-Fil-A, 40531 Margarita Road, Temecula.

---- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2, Pat & Oscar's, 29375 Rancho California Road, Temecula.

Donations may be made at Valley Blood Services, 25115 Madison Ave., Suite 105, Murrieta, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Donors must be at least 17 years old, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds.

For information, call 696-4067 or visit valleybloodservices.org. Valley Blood Services is part of the San Diego Blood Bank.

Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

---- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 7, Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge, 32250 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore.

---- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 16, Wal-mart, 31700 Grape St., Lake Elsinore.

---- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 18, Stater Bros., 31813 Temecula Parkway, Temecula.

---- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19, Pole Position, 41810 McAlby Court, Murrieta.

---- noon to 6 p.m. July 24, Storage Express, 42189 Winchester Road, Temecula.

---- noon to 6 p.m. July 25, Rancho Ford, 26895 Ynez Road, Temecula.

Anyone donating blood in July and August will receive a free cholesterol test.

Information, (800) 879-4484 or www.bbsbrc.org.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Summer reading programs continue

MURRIETA ---- Young adults are invited to participate in Sports Wii and Snacks, at 4 p.m. Monday as part of the summer reading program at Murrieta Public Library.

Those 14 to 18 can compete in games such as boxing, tennis and bowling on the Nintendo Wii video game system.

When the kids leave, adults take over the Wii at 6 p.m. Monday to play games such as tennis and baseball.

Other upcoming events are:

---- Bugzillaed Soap Making, 2 p.m. Tuesday. Those in grades six to eight can have some good, clean fun making "Bugzillaed" soap.

---- Wee Wigglers, 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. Those ages 3 to 5 will discover the world of worms and bugs in books, songs and poems during our story time.

---- Chewable Critters, 10:15 a.m. Thursday. Chef Martin Corso will demonstrate how to carve fruits and vegetables into adorable bugs. For grades Kindergarten to second.

---- Dance Dance Revolution! 2 p.m. Thursday. For ages 14 to 18.

---- Back to the '80's with "Dirty Dancing", noon July 12. Adults are invited to watch the film "Dirty Dancing" with a chance to win movie tickets and eat "retro" snacks.

The Murrieta Public Library is at 8 Town Square, at Kalmia Street and Adams Avenue. For information, call 304-2665 or visit www.murrieta.org/services/library.

Empty cradle group to meet

TEMECULA ---- Empty Cradle, a support group for parents who have experienced the loss of a child to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death, will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mary Phillips Senior Center.

Members will share their favorite poetry pieces, followed by refreshments and sharing circles.

The group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 41845 Sixth St. For information, call 686-5677.

YMCA plans book fair

TEMECULA ---- The Southwest Family YMCA will hold book fair July 12 to 18 at Barnes & Noble.

The store will donate 10 percent of purchases to the organization from those who mention Southwest Family YMCA when they are paying.

There also will be a family night at the store with crafts, readings and refreshments from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday July 16.

The store is outside The Promenade on Winchester Road. For information, e-mail Ashley Powers at ashleypowers1020@yahoo.com.

Music society tickets on sale

TEMECULA ---- The deadline to receive a bonus concert with the purchase of season tickets for the Golden Valley Music Society's 2008-09 series is July 15.

The season includes 10 performances at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater . The California Chamber Orchestra will perform seven of the concerts, featuring the works of classical music legends such as Mozart, Schubert and Beethoven, plus three premieres and a collaboration with the Temecula Valley Master Chorale.

Tickets may be reserved for the Saturday night Seven Concert Season for $130. A Pick Any Five Concert Season package is available for $95. Season ticket purchases include a bonus CD and a mini-flashlight, handy for viewing concert programs during a performance.

Individual tickets for Saturday night performances are $30 general admission, $25 senior, $12.50 student and $2.50 ages 12 and younger. The two Sunday concerts are priced at $25 general admission and $15 seniors.

For information, visit www.goldenvalleymusicsociety.org.

Birth Choice seeks donations

TEMECULA ---- Birth Choice of Temecula is seeking donations of baby food, diapers, infant formula and wipes to aid members of the community. Birth Choice is a faith-based ministry and pregnancy resource center.

The agency is at 27488 Enterprise Circle West. For information, call 699-9808 or visit www.birthchoicetemecula.com.

Craft vendors wanted

TEMECULA ---- Craft vendors are wanted for the 11th annual Craft Faire of the Temecula United Methodist Church, to be held Oct. 11 at the church

More than 60 vendors participate each year. Only quality hand-crafted items are accepted. A book and bake sale also will be featured, and a continental breakfast and lunch will be available.

All proceeds are used to assist local community mission projects.

For booth rental or information, call Doris Elder at 693-3142 or Donnie Weaver at 676-6269.

Sports center offers drop-in volleyball

TEMECULA ---- Rancho Sports Center is offering open gym volleyball for teens and adults Friday evenings, providing six courts for pick-up games.

The courts will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. each Friday, for a $5 fee.

The center is at 28780 Single Oak Drive. For information, call 506-9731 or e-mail troy@ranchosportscenter.com.

PETS

Animal Friends offer summer camp

LAKE ELSINORE ---- Animal Friends of the Valleys' Furry Friends Kids' Camp will offer two more weekly sessions, starting Monday and July 21.

At the camp, children ages 7 to 13 will learn basic pet care and responsibility, bite prevention, how to be safe around animals, and the importance of controlling the pet population. They will have the opportunity to work with, brush and walk an animal at the shelter, and will interact with a dog by teaching basic commands.

The camp will be taught by AFV's Humane Educator Leslie Kegley.

The camp is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the AFV shelter, 29001 Bastron St., Lake Elsinore. The cost is $50.

For information or registration, call Leslie at 775-3204 or e-mail boo8689@aol.com.

Animal Friends plans fundraiser

LAKE ELSINORE ---- Animal Friends of the Valleys will hold its annual Wines for Canines fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. July 20 at Wilson Creek Winery.

The event will include wine, lunch, music, a pet fashion show, pet adoptions and auctions.

Tickets cost $35 each. For tickets, call Ellen Birney at 471-8344.

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