Southwest Riverside County community news briefs for Wednesday, August 6

By The Californian | Wednesday, August 6, 2008 12:25 AM PDT ∞

SAFE adds two to board

TEMECULA ---- Nancy Stephenson and Diane Bainbridge have been added to the advisory board for Safe Alternatives for Everyone.

Stephenson works for NLS Insurance Services and Bainbridge for Chicago Title.

SAFE provides services for children, youth and families who have experienced or are at-risk of abuse and violence.

For information, call 587-3900 or visit www.safefamiliesca.org

CLUB NEWS

Businesswomen plan meeting

SUN CITY ---- The American Business Women's Association's Inland Valley Council will host a seminar titled "Garden Party 2008" at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Menifee Valley Medical Center.

The networking event will feature a continental breakfast and speakers Judy Parker and JoAnn Osby, the association District VI vice president.

The cost is $25. Reservations are required by calling 925-2283.

The hospital is at 28400 McCall Blvd.

Temecula Valley Car Club meets

MURRIETA ---- The Temecula Valley Car Club will have its monthly cruise night from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Siggy's restaurant at 26820 Jefferson Ave. Trophies and raffle prizes will be given away.

The club meets the second Saturday of each month.

For information, call Jim at 677-8106, Skip at 830-7010 or Duncan at 316-9927.

Lost records topic for genealogists

TEMECULA ---- Wendy Elliott will speak about "Burned County Courthouses ---- Alternate Sources" when the Temecula Valley Genealogical Society meets from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Monday at the Temecula Library.

Those doing genealogical research often encounter the problem of lost courthouse records, most commonly because of fire. Elliott, a history professor at Cal State Fullerton, will discuss alternatives.

The meeting will be preceded by a genealogy class at 5:30 p.m. The topic will be Windows basics, presented by Bill Schneider, the leader of the society's Computer Users' Group.

Temecula Valley Genealogical Society meets the second Monday of the month at the Temecula Library Community Room, 30630 Pauba Road. For information, call Carol Anderson at 302-6055 or visit www.tvgs.net.

Civitan club meets Monday

TEMECULA ---- Civitan, a community service organization that raises funds through community work to help youth clubs and organizations, will meet Monday.

It meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at the Mexico Chiquito Restaurant, 41841 Moreno Road. Dinner is at 6:15 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7.

For information, call Greg at 201-3300.

Vets group helps with forms

TEMECULA ---- Veterans of Foreign Wars will offer assistance to veterans and their families in filling out forms and filing for programs such as disability, rehabilitation, education, pension, death benefits and employment Aug. 14.

The assistance is offered from 10 a.m to 2:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Temecula Valley VFW Post 4089, 28075 Diaz Road.

For information, call 676-1541.

Genealogical society offers workshop

WILDOMAR ---- The Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society is offering a workshop on how to write an autobiography.

Remaining sessions will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 13 and 27 at the Mission Trail Library, 34303 Mission Trail.

For information, call Candy Petersen at 244-8715.

Rotary hosts membership workshop

TEMECULA ---- Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club will host a membership workshop and breakfast from 6:45 to 9:30 a.m. Aug. 19 at Marie Callender's.

Barbara Risher Welch, a Rotary International membership coordinator, will lead "Membership: Developing Strategic Initiatives in Recruitment, Retention, and Organization of New Clubs."

Reservations are due by Aug. 14 by calling 600-7673 or e-mailing daviesmmd1@msn.com. Marie Callender's is at 29363 Rancho California Road.

Women's club joins relay

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The Elsinore Woman's Club has joined in the effort to help organize the sixth annual American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at the Canyon Lake Middle School.

The 24-hour event will start at 9 a.m. Oct. 1.

Elsinore Woman's Club earned two trophies and several first place certificates last year.

Those interested in being part of the club's team are asked to call Michele Knowles at 678-9892. For other information about the event, call Mary Ann Olsen at 674-8773.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Musicians Workshop registering students

TEMECULA ---- Musicians Workshop is registering students of all ages and abilities for a multitude of performing arts and music programs.

Fall semester offerings include youth orchestra, jazz and blues bands, musical theater and song writing. There are also programs for designed for special needs and at-risk youths.

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

Mayor's ball has Hollywood theme

TEMECULA ---- The Arts Council of Temecula Valley will hold "Hurrah for Hollywood," the mayor's ball for the arts, from 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 6 at Temecula Creek Inn.

The event will feature the Robert Holtz Orchestra, Guilty Conscience Band and Memories dance/swing group.

Patti Drew will receive the fourth annual Temecula Valley Lifetime Achievement award for contributions to the arts.

Guests can dress as film stars as they walk the red carpet and dine at movie-themed tables.

Tickets cost $100. Proceeds benefit arts education programs for children in the Temecula Valley.

Temecula Creek Inn is at 44501 Rainbow Canyon Road. For information, call The Arts Council at 695-2787 or visit www.artsinthevalley.org.

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.

Host families needed for students

Host families are needed to house foreign exchange students who are coming to the United States for the 2008-09 school year.

The students will arrive in mid-August and stay through June as part of the Worldwide International Student Exchange program.

For information, call Carolyn Foulon at (909) 337-3257 or (909) 744-7829.

Tourney benefits scholarship fund

TEMECULA ---- The fourth annual Aerotek & Freedom Alliance Charity and Networking Golf Tournament will be played Sept. 19 at Redhawk Golf Course.

The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund was established to honor troops in the armed forces who were injured or killed by providing college scholarships to their children. 

The event will have an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Competitions will include closest to pin, straightest drive and longest drive.    

The cost is $175, which includes green fees, cart, range balls, breakfast and lunch.   

For information, call Lindsay Joly at (760) 916-1769 or e-mail lstenger@aerotek.com.

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.

SINGING GROUPS

Canyon Lake Choraleers

CANYON LAKE ---- The Canyon Lake Choraleers is looking for anyone who can carry a tune and enjoys singing.

The group rehearses from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Canyon Lake City Hall. There is a membership fee each season. The group puts on various performances throughout the year.

Information, Candy Peterson at 244-8715 or Jonnie Rice at 244-0234.

Lake Elsinore Senior Gospel Choir

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The Lake Elsinore Senior Gospel Choir is looking for members age 50 or older who enjoy singing traditional and contemporary gospel, hymns, and spirituals.

The club is spiritually based and membership is open to all ethnicities and religions. Rehearsals are at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 301 Sumner Ave.

Information, Valarie Howard at 471-1780 or 552-5096 or e-mail msvjhoward@msn.com.

Sun City Choral Club

SUN CITY ---- The Sun City Choral Club is looking for singers. All voices are needed.

There are no auditions and reading music is not required. The group rehearses at 1 p.m. every Monday.

Information, Fran at 301-8705.

Temecula Men's Chorus

TEMECULA ---- The newly formed Temecula Men's Chorus is looking for singers. Experience is preferred, but not necessary.

The chorus seeks singers with above-average voices willing to commit to weekly rehearsals and periodic performances. Typical repertoire includes standards, show tunes, oldies, doo-wop and songs of faith.

There are no fees to join and ability to read music is not required. Information, Arbe Kraft at 600-7162.

Windsong Harmony A Capella Chorus

MURRIETA ---- The Windsong Harmony A Capella Chorus is looking for women who like to sing and perform with others.

The group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays at the Murrieta Senior Center, 41717 Juniper St. Information, Janet at 677-7762.

VETERANS GROUPS

American Legion

TEMECULA ---- American Legion Post 852 meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the month in the clubhouse of Heritage Village, 31130 S. General Kearny Road.

Information, 693-1058.

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, 674-4735.

Marine Corps League Murrieta-Temecula Detachment

MURRIETA ---- The Marine Corps League Murrieta-Temecula Detachment 1057 meets at 9 a.m. the last Saturday of the month at Fire Station 75, 38900 Clinton Keith Road.

The league is a veterans organization of the U.S. Marines and is composed of current and former Marines and Navy corpsmen with honorable service. All qualified Marines are encouraged to join. It meets the last Saturday of the month.

Information, 698-6561.

Merchant Marine Veterans

SUN CITY ---- The "Old Salts" chapter of the Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II meets at noon the first Thursday of each month at Boston Billie's restaurant, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd.

All Merchant Marine veterans and their spouses are invited to attend the luncheon and business meeting.

Information, call 924-4188.

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 Wednesday of the month at 28075 Diaz Road.

The post opens at 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Information, 676-1541 or 699-9142.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 5-1 meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at the sheriff's station, 333 Limited St., Lake Elsinore.

Information, Pete Dawson, 202-1584.

WOMEN'S CLUBS

Daughters of the American Revolution

MURRIETA ---- The Daughters of the American Revolution, Luiseno chapter, meets at 11:30 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sizzler, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Road.

Everyone is invited, especially those who are interested in tracing their heritage to ancestors of the American Revolution. Information, Marsha Timberlake at 677-7443.

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.

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 of the month at 21180 Waite St., Wildomar

Information, call 674-4735.

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