Southwest Riverside County Community News Briefs for Friday, Oct. 3

By The Californian | Friday, October 3, 2008 12:15 AM PDT ∞

Michelle's Place offers free mammograms

MURRIETA ---- In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Michelle's Place, Breast Cancer Resource Center, will provide free mammogram screenings to women who cannot otherwise afford to pay for one during October.

For the fifth year, the center, together with Michele Broad and Temecula Valley Imagining, will provide mammogram screenings to women in the Temecula and Murrieta area who are uninsured and in need of their annual screening. They can call Michelle's Place for details and an application.

Michelle's Place provides free wigs, prosthesis, self-help groups, a survivor network, a lending library, meditation classes and information on resources available to women and their families dealing with breast cancer. Its Pink Ribbon Assistance program provides basic needs assistance.

For information, contact Michelle's Place at 304-1280 or visit the office at 41785 Elm St. No. 305, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays, or visit www.michellesplace.org.

Santa Rosa Plateau offering volunteer training

MURRIETA ---- The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve will host a volunteer training course beginning Saturday.

The training sessions are designed to educate participants in the natural and cultural resources of the plateau and to teach the professional techniques used to share this information with visitors.

Training sessions will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon the first two Saturdays of each month, October through February. Speakers will present programs on topics such as mountain lions, tarantulas, medicinal plant use and geology.

Participation in a majority of the training sessions will prepare volunteers to aid in a number of duties, including guiding hikes, presenting programs for visiting school groups, staffing the reserve's Visitor Center and trail patrol.

Sessions will be held at both the Reserve Visitor Center and the Murrieta Senior Center. Saturday's training will be at the Visitor Center, 39400 Clinton Keith Road.

For a course schedule and information, call Rob at (951) 677-6951, Ext. 222, or e-mail rhicks@co.riverside.ca.us.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Water savings workshop set

TEMECULA ---- A home gardening and water conservation workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Community Recreation Center.

Speakers will address ways to save money and water when gardening and discuss appropriate plants for landscaping homes in Southwest County.

Information tables, exhibits and demonstrations will be open throughout the workshop.

The center is at 30875 Rancho Vista Road. For reservations or information, visit www.cityoftemecula.org, activity #7000.201.

Voter registration sites set

MURRIETA ---- Voter registration will be accepted at various Murrieta sites the next two weekend. The deadline to register for the Nov. 4 election is Oct. 20.

Voters must register if: They have never registered; recently turned 18 years of age; moved; or changed their name.

Registration is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at:

---- Lowes Home Improvement Center, Madison Avenue.

---- Stater Bros., Los Alamos and Hancock.

---- Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square.

Register from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 11 at:

---- Albertsons, California Oaks Road.

---- Ralphs, Washington Avenue.

---- Office Depot in Village Walk.

---- Fresh & Easy, Murrieta Hot Springs and Margarita roads.

Monthly art walk is Saturday

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The Elsinore Valley Arts Network's monthly Art Walk will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday in downtown Lake Elsinore.

Local artists are invited to display their works at the event, which is held the first Saturday of the month through October and sponsored by the Elsinore Valley Arts Network and the Downtown Merchants Association.

For information, call Barbara Middlebrook at 245-8890 or Dottie Papin at 203-5150 or visit www.elsinorevalleyartsnetwork.org.

Monthly jazz program on tap

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The Lakeside Jazz Club will provide its monthly afternoon of Dixieland and swing music from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Trevi Entertainment Center.

South Burgundy Jazz Band will play at 3 p.m. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and dancers are welcome.

The cost is $5 for members and $8 for guests. The center is at 32250 Mission Trail. For information, call Arlene at LakeSound Studios at 245-9504.

Voters' advocate to address community group

SUN CITY ---- Tom Courbat from Save R Vote will speak when Riverside County United Communities meets for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Boston Billie's.

Courbat, whose group espouses election integrity, will show two films.

Boston Billie's is at 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd. For information or reservations, call 657-9319.

For You Network to meet

MURRIETA ---- Wealth building will be the topic when the Murrieta For You Network has its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sidelines Grill.

Debbie Lousberg will offer tips for managing different aspects of work life.

For You is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help women grow personally and professionally.

The cost is $10 for members and $15 for others. Lunch can be ordered from the menu for an additional charge.

Sidelines Grill is at 24910 Washington Ave. For information or reservations, call Lee Crowe at 301-1133 or e-mail Brandy5198@verizon.net.

Book drive continues

RIVERSIDE ---- The county First District Youth Advisory Councils is hosting a book drive to coincide with Make a Difference Day, a national day of service.

New books can be dropped off at public libraries in Lake Elsinore until Thursday

For information, call 955-1014 or 687-9922.

Habitat ornament contest deadline nears

TEMECULA ---- Habitat for Humanity is seeking entries into the second annual Home for the Holidays ornament contest.

The home theme is symbolic of Habitat's mission of developing communities for people in need and symbolizes the completion of a five-house project in Old Town Temecula and a neighborhood revitalization in Lake Elsinore this year. Entries should portray a piece of art that signifies home and is identifiable with the holiday season.

Entries should be in color and can be of any size, keeping in mind the artwork will be transposed onto a 3-inch flat, porcelain ornament.

Entries must be submitted by Oct. 10. The winner will be chosen by Oct. 15.

The winning selection will be featured on the ornament, along with the name of the artist.

Entries should be mailed to: Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley, 27475 Ynez Road, PMB 390, Temecula, CA 92591.

For information, 296-3362.

Pro-life rally Oct. 11

MENIFEE ---- The Pro-Life ministry of St. Vincent Ferrer Church will host a pro-life rally from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the intersection of Newport and Murrieta roads.

Participants will be displaying pro-life posters from the sidewalk.

For information, call Vince at 244-2141.

Cheer clinic planned

TEMECULA ---- The Temecula Valley High School Cheer program will hold a cheer clinic fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 12.

Children will be taught a cheer that they will perform on the field during the home football game on Oct 17.

The cost is $35 in advance and $45 the day of the event. A T-shirt and snack will be provided. Proceeds benefit the school's cheer program.

Mail registration to TVHS Cheer, care of Monica Walker, PO Box 63, Poway, CA 92074. For information, call 774-0118.

HEALTH

Walk to benefit pregnant women

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The Elsinore Valley Pregnancy Resource Center will hold its annual Walk For Life from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Machado Park.

The 1 1/2-mile walk is a way to support mothers and babies and to raise money for the free services the Resource Center provides. There will be entertainment and refreshments. Those who donate at least $50 will receive a walk T-shirt.

The center serves pregnant women and their families in Lake Elsinore, Temescal Valley, Murrieta, Perris, Menifee and the Wildomar areas

The park is at 15150 Joy St. For information, contact the Resource Center at 245-8587 or visit www.evprc.org.

Advance directive workshop set

TEMECULA ---- A free workshop about advance directives will be held at 4 and 7 p.m. Tuesday at Chateau at Harveston retirement community.

An advance directive spells out action a person wants taken for their health if they are incapable of making those decisions on their own.

The workshops will be led by a social worker and registered nurse from Ramona VNA and Hospice.

There will be follow up workshops at 4 and 7 p.m. Oct. 14.

The workshops are open to anyone 18 or older.

For reservations or information, call Dina Kelsay at 663-0710. The event will be at 40024 Harveston Drive.

Blood pressure clinic planned at center

LAKE ELSINORE ---- A free blood pressure clinic will be offered at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lake Elsinore Senior Center.

The clinic will be hosted by the Visiting Nurses Association of Inland Counties, which visits the center the first Tuesday of each month.

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

Diabetes topic of talk

TEMECULA ---- A free class on diabetes management will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mary Phillips Senior Center.

The class, offered by AccentCare Home Health, is geared to help those with diabetes better manage their illness and understand the effects to their health.

The center is at 41845 Sixth St. For information or registration, call Maria Gardea at 284-86511.

Healthy dinners topic of talk

TEMECULA ---- Healthy dinners will be the topic of a talk from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at Harveston Community Park.

Amy Quinn will give tips and share recipes for healthy eating. Participants will receive a packet of healthy recipes and a shopping list. The cost is $20 per person.

Harveston Park is at 28582 Harveston Drive. For information, call 694-6480.

Adult fitness swimmers meet in Temecula

TEMECULA ---- A Masters Swim Program for adults is held from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Temecula Elementary School pool.

The cost is $30 per month, and participants will need to join United States Masters Swimming.

For information, call David Vannice at 760-9130.

Blood drives

Lifestream ---- formerly Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

---- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10, Dental Suite at Rancho Pueblo Temecula, 31560 Rancho Puebla Road, No. 200, Temecula.

---- 2 to 8 p.m. Oct. 16, Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula.

---- 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 15, Menifee Valley Medical Center, 28400 McCall Blvd., Sun City.

---- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18, Cal Oak Bowl, 40440 California Oaks Road, Murrieta.

---- 3 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Lowes, 24701 Madison Ave., Murrieta.

---- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26, Wishes for Children, 28410 Old Town Front St., Temecula.

---- 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 1, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 24820 Las Brisas, Murrieta.

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

Valley Blood Services

---- 2 to 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Pat & Oscar's, 29375 Rancho California Road, Temecula.

---- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10, Vista Murrieta High School, 28251 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta.

---- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 17, Trinity Lutheran Church, 30470 Pauba Road, Temecula.

---- 2 to 7 p.m. Oct. 17, Haunted Old Town, 28601 Old Town Front St., Temecula.

---- 2 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20, The Promenade, 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula.

---- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24, Professional Hospital Supply, 41980 Winchester Road, Temecula.

---- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25, Pat & Oscar's, 29375 Rancho California Road, Temecula.

---- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8, Henry's Farmers Market, 39606 Winchester Road, Temecula.

---- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10, Temeku Hills Master Association, 41687 Temeku Drive, Temecula.

---- Noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 10, Murrieta Ranch Preschool, 24850 Lincoln, Murrieta.

Donations also 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.

SENIORS

Annual swim show this week

SUN CITY ---- The Sun City Aquarian Swim Club's 40th annual synchronized swim show will take place Friday and Saturday

"A Little Bit of Country" will be held at 10 a.m. both days at the Sun City Civic Association's Crystal Pool, 2685 Sun City Blvd.

The show is free. For information, call Pat at 679-8590.

Wildomar seniors to gather

WILDOMAR ---- The Wildomar Senior Association will meet for its monthly potluck and program at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Canyon Mobile Home clubhouse.

The group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 21601 Canyon Drive. For information, call Marji at 674-6820.

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.

Senior Center plans trips

MURRIETA ---- The Temecula Senior Service Center is offering two trips.

The group will visit Viejas Casino on Nov. 17. The cost is $6, which includes a $5 coupon for lunch. The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. and return around 6 p.m.

There also will be a Christmas party Dec. 10 to 12 at the Riverside Hotel in Laughlin, Nev. The cost is $117 per person single occupancy or $107 double occupancy. It includes three free buffets and a party with music, a buffet and prizes.

For reservations or information, call Rose at 679-2560.

Gospel choir seeks members

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The Senor Gospel Community Choir is looking for people 50 or older who enjoy singing traditional and contemporary gospel, hymns, and spirituals.

The club is spiritually based and membership is open to those of all ethnicity and religions.

For information, contact Valarie Howard at 471-1780 or 522-5096, by e-mail at info@seniorgospelchoir.com, or visit www.seniorgospelchoir.com.

PETS

Canine support team marks 20th anniversary

TEMECULA ---- A benefit dinner to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the founding of Canine Support Teams will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 11

The team has placed more than 300 highly trained service dogs with disabled individuals throughout the nation in its 20 years. CST service dogs are placed with people who use wheelchairs, walkers, crutches or canes.

They are trained to assist their partners by pulling manual wheelchairs, turning lights on and off, pushing elevator buttons, retrieving dropped or hard to reach items, making purchases or banking transactions, opening and closing doors and drawers and providing stability for walking.

The fundraiser will be hosted by Lori Stone.

Tickets cost $45. For reservations, call Randy at 699-9373 or e-mail randy@rkrmedia.com For information regarding CST, visit www.caninesupportteams.org.

Animal Friends plan Halloween event

TEMECULA ---- Animal Friends of the Valleys will have its 14th annual Spooktacular Pet Costume Contest from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at Baily's in Old Town.

Categories include funniest, most creative, best guardian-animal look-alike, best character from a movie of book and spookiest. The entry fee is $10 per category. The registration deadline is Oct. 17

The event also will include vendor booths, door prizes and entertainment.

Baily's is at 28699 Old Town Front St. For information or registration, call Ellen Bilney at 805-7911.