Southwest Riverside County community news briefs

By The Californian | Wednesday, November 5, 2008 12:12 AM PST ∞

CLUB NEWS

Cruise nights reinstated

MURRIETA ---- After a short hiatus, the Temecula Valley Car Club will start having its monthly Cruise Nights again Saturday.

The events are held from 3 to 6 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Siggy's, 26820 Jefferson Ave.

The Dec. 13 Cruise Night will be the club's annual Ray Norman Marines Toys for Tots drive. Participants that day are asked to bring an unwrapped toy worth about $10.

For information, call Skip Humphrey at 830-7010 or Mark Norman at 652-1155.

Businesswomen plan meeting

SUN CITY ---- Protection from fraud will be the topic when the American Business Women's Association's Inland Valley Council meets at 9 a.m. Saturday at Menifee Valley Medical Center.

Rosalie Moyer, a volunteer with the Hemet Police Department, will speak.

The cost is $10 for breakfast and networking. Reservations are required by calling 925-2283 or e-mailing agnespeters@verizon.net.

The hospital is at 28400 McCall Blvd.

Online research topic for group

TEMECULA ---- Barbara Renick will speak about online research when the Temecula Valley Genealogical Society meets Monday at the Temecula Public Library.

A genealogy class is offered from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by the general meeting at 6:45.

The topic for the genealogy class will be basic German research, presented by Mary Ann Mericle.

At the meeting, Renick will speak about electronic searching, its frustrations and the techniques that will lead to success.

The library is at 30600 Pauba Road. For information, call Carol Anderson at 302-6055 or visit www.tvgs.net.

Civitan Club plans meeting

TEMECULA ---- Temecula Valley Civitan Club will host an information meeting for potential members at 6 p.m. Monday.

Civitan Club is a community service organization that raises funds for children's causes.

The meeting will be at the Mexico Chiquito Restaurant, 41841 Moreno Road. For information, call Greg at 201-3300.

Noted quilter to address guild

TEMECULA ---- Gail Garber, a teacher, lecturer, designer and author, will speak when the Valley of the Mist Quilters' Guild meets at 7 p.m. Monday at the Mary Philips Senior Center.

Her talk is titled "Spiral Migrations ---- Putting it All Together."

Garber is the executive director of Hawks Aloft, an organization dedicated to conserving birds of prey. She and her friends were challenged to create an original design star quilt, and the program is the story of that challenge and the bonds that formed.

The meeting will be at 41845 Sixth St. The fee is $5 for visitors. Annual memberships are available for $30.

For information, call Abigail Beaty at 678-3231 or visit www.valleyofthemistquilters.com.

Garber also will teach a "Goose is Loose" workshop Sunday. For details on the workshop, call Gloria Bachmann at 696-8253.

Women's Connection going to fair

CANYON LAKE ---- The Canyon Lake Women's Connection will have a theme of "Come To The Country Faire" when it meets from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Lodge in Canyon Lake.

Boutique items, holiday gift baskets, handmade and baked goods will be auctioned or available for purchase. Guests are asked to wear country or western attire.

Judith Scherfenberg will speak about “The Christmas Check List.” Music will be by Dee Smith.

The cost is $15, which includes lunch. Free child care is available with reservations, which are due by Nov. 5 by calling Gerry at 678-1407 or Leiloni at 245-0585.

Canyon Lake Lodge is at 22200 Canyon Club Drive.

The group, which is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries/Christine Women's Clubs, also has a Prayer Connection on the at 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month in the Sunset Room at the lodge.

Genealogical society to meet

WILDOMAR ---- Ann Miller will talk about unusual places when the Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 at Mission Trail Library.

The society also will host an autobiography writing workshops at 1 p.m. Nov. 24.

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

Piano Guild to meet

Pianists who love classical music are invited to attend a meeting of The Piano Guild at 7 p.m. Nov. 12.

The guild's purpose is to promote the education of piano literature. Members also will explore musical style, a little theory, interpretation and performance of major classical composers.

The guild meets the second Wednesday of the month. For information, call Victor at 201-9383.

Scams topic for women's club

LAKE ELSINORE ---- "Scams to the Elderly" will be the topic when the Elsinore Woman's Club meets for lunch at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 13.

Dorothy Miller of the Riverside County Sheriff Elder Abuse Department will be the speaker.

The meeting is at t 710 W Graham St. For reservations or information, call Betty Stievo at 674-6766.

Kiwanis, Rotary plan golf tourney

SUN CITY ---- The Kiwanis Club of Sun City-Menifee Valley and the Rotary Club of Sun City-Menifee Valley will host the fourth annual Charity Golf Challenge on Nov. 14 at Menifee Lakes Country Club.

The event will benefit local Kiwanis and Rotary projects, as well as Menifee Valley Community Cupboard.

The cost is $125, or $30 for the banquet alone.

The tourney tees off at 12:30 p.m. For information, call Paul Wilkinson at 566-7111.

Square dance club plans event

TEMECULA ---- The Grape Stompers Square Dance Club will hold its Turkey Dance Nov. 15 at the Temecula Community Center.

Rounds begin at 7 p.m. and squares at 7:30. The caller will be Dennis Young and the cuer will be Shirley Ivins. A donation of $6 is requested.

The center is at 28816 Pujol St. For information, please Mike or Mary at 926-6292.

Watercolorist to demonstrate works

TEMECULA ----Watercolor artist David Musser will be the demonstrator and juror when the Temecula Valley Art League meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Mary Phillips Center.

Musser started his career as an animator for the film industry. He later opened a gallery in Temecula.

In addition to demonstrating, he will judge the art of the members and guests. Members may enter one piece of art without charge. There is a $5 charge for each additional piece. Nonmembers may compete for $5 per piece.

Shelby Skinner took first place in the league's competition Oct. 21 for her rendition of "Christmas in Germany," depicting a street scene with Christmas trappings.

Jack Raglan, a Fallbrook artist, was the juror. He awarded second place to Jean Herrick for her painting "Arrowhead" and third place to Sue Rogers for "Fall Colors." Carol Landry received honorable mention for "Late Afternoon."

Works in three categories are judged: Painting, photography/digital and other.

Colleen Baker-Huber was awarded honorable mention for a porcelain pot, "Home of the Iguanas," in the other category. Bill Patrick won People's Choice for "After the Rain."

The club meets at 41845 Sixth St. For information, call 678-1456.

Garden club to meet

TEMECULA ---- Dave Heafner of Da-Le Ranch will talk about the benefits of worm castings in gardens when the Temecula Valley Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Community Recreation Center.

The meeting will be at 30875 Rancho Vista Road. For information, call Sandra Moncrief at 677-6390.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Ballroom dance set for Saturday

TEMECULA ---- A ballroom dance will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Temecula Community Center.

There will be dancing to waltz, foxtrot, swing and Latin music from disc jockey John Irwin.

The cost is $7 per person. The center is at 28816 Pujol St. For information, call 676-1471.

School staging play

MURRIETA ---- The Murrieta Valley High School Fall play, "You Can't Take it With You," will be staged this week.

Performances will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, through Saturday, with a 3 p.m. matinee Saturday.

The school is at 42200 Nighthawk Way. For information, call Shilind Wheaton at 696-1408, Ext. 5906.

Shopping day benefits charities

LAKE ELSINORE ---- Lake Elsinore Outlets will help local nonprofit organizations raise money and awareness for their causes at the center's sixth annual Shopping Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Participating charities are American Association of University Women, American Cancer Society, Angels at Work, Animal Friends of the Valleys, Bubel Aiken Foundation, Canine Support Team, CASA for Riverside County, Child Help of Temecula Valley, Canyon Lake Middle School Avid, Lake Elsinore Valley Thunder Football, Empty Cradle, Lancer Cheer Association, Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce, Luiseno Elementary Music Program, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County & Inland Empire, Shoshanah Chapter of Hadassah, Teen Challenge Ladies Guild, Terra Cotta Band Boosters, Thessalonika Family Services and Think First.

The shopping extravaganza features lunch, wine tasting, an energy and pamper station, free gift bag, free gift wrap, music, entries to a drawing for a $500 shopping and a raffle.

Tickets are $20 and proceeds go to the groups. Tickets are available at the center, by calling 245-0087 or at www.LakeElsinoreOutlet.com.

MSJC to perform 'The Cherry Orchard'

MENIFEE ---- Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard," will be performed this week in the Menifee Lab Theatre at Mt. San Jacinto College. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 9.

This Russian piece, written in 1903, is the story of a family that is about to lose its home and orchard due to financial irresponsibility and the inability to accept the truth of their circumstance.

Tickets cost $9 general admission and $8 for MSJC students.

The theater is in room 207 on the campus at Antelope and La Piedra roads. For tickets or information, call 639-5790.

Vendors sought for craft fair

MURRIETA ---- Vendors are being sought for Murrieta United Methodist Church's third annual Craft Faire on Nov. 15.

The fair will include booths with hand-crafted items.

For booth rental or other information, call Marilyn Hultquist at 678-6868.

Light Up a Life celebration upcoming

TEMECULA ---- The Visiting Nurse Association of the Inland Counties, Murrieta Hospice, will have its annual "Light Up a Life" remembrance and celebration of those who have died from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 22.

The event, which will include a candle lighting ceremony and video remembrance, will be at Sunridge Community Church, 42299 Winchester Road. For reservations or information, call 894-5340.

Calvary Chapel plans fair

MURRIETA ---- Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship will hold its third annual Christmas boutique from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6.

Numerous vendors and artisans are expected to show their wares.

The event will be at 34180 Rancho California Road. For information on the boutique or being a vendor, call 699-9207.