Southwest Riverside County Community News for Nov. 12, 2008

By The Californian | Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:16 AM PST ∞

Tapping Dads to headline holiday event

TEMECULA ---- The Promenade will kick off the holiday season Friday with the opening of the newly renovated plaza and a performance by the Tapping Dads. Activities begin at 7 p.m.

Fireworks and the arrival of Santa Claus also will be part of the festivities.

The Tapping Dads made it to the top 20 of the popular NBC show, "America's Got Talent." The group was formed by the dads in support of their daughters who danced through the Temecula Dance Company. Also expected to perform are three winners from the Temecula Valley Gospel and Music Festival.

A new feature at the plaza is a trackless train. A "Name The Train" contest is under way. The winner will receive a $100 Promenade gift card.

For information, call 296-0979 or visit www.promenadeintemecula.com.

CLUB NEWS

Corvette group to meet

TEMECULA ---- Corvettes of Temecula Valley will hold its monthly membership meeting Thursday at Mexico Chiquito restaurant.

Dinner is at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7.

The restaurant is at 41841 Moreno Road. For information, visit www.corvettesoftv.com.

Elks ladies to hold bazaar

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The Elks Ladies of Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge will host a Christmas craft bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Trevi Entertainment Center.

Proceeds will go to the group's scholarship program.

Trevi is at 32250 Mission Trail. For information, call 943-1410.

NAACP to elect officers

LAKE ELSINORE ----- Officers will be elected when the Lake Elsinore branch of the NAACP meets at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Elsinore Library.

The Lake Elsinore Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People serves southwestern Riverside County.

The library is at 600 W. Graham Ave. For information, call 674-7146 or visit www.lakeelsinorenaacp.org.

Attorney to address community group

SUN CITY ---- Robert Ferguson, an attorney who fights against redevelopment projects, will speak when Riverside County United Communities meets Saturday. Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m.

The group meets the third Saturday of the month at Boston Billie's, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd. Membership cost $12 a year. For information, call 657-9319.

Cherokee group plans potluck

RIVERSIDE ---- Cherokee Community of Inland Empire will hold a meeting and potluck from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

There will be crafts, historical information, a language lesson, outing information and food.

Cherokee Community of Inland Empire is searching for residents with Cherokee blood who would like to find out about their heritage and skills. The group is overseen by the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma.

The meeting will be at Sherman Indian High School, 9010 Magnolia Ave. For information, call Darlene at 333-5774 or visit www.CherokeeCommunityIE.org.

Square dance club plans event

TEMECULA ---- The Grape Stompers Square Dance Club will hold its annual Turkey Dance Saturday 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.

Chess club gets new home

TEMECULA ---- The Temecula Valley Chess Club will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at a new location.

The club will now meet the first and third Sunday of each month at Starbucks, 40695 Winchester Road, in the Trader Joe's shopping center.

The free meeting is open to all ages. Players are asked to bring a chess board.

For information, call the Peter Surowski at 818-9771 or e-mail him at petersurowski@yahoo.com.

FireSafe Council to meet

MURRIETA ---- How to protect your home against wildfires will be the topic when the Southwest Riverside County FireSafe Council meets at 6 p.m. Monday.

The meeting will feature a review of what homeowners can do to protect their residence, led by George E. Lucia Sr., captain and fire marshal for the Valley Center Fire Protection District and chief of the Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department.

The meeting will be at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve Visitor Center on Clinton Keith Road, 2 1/2 miles west of Interstate 15.

For information, contact John Stickler at 461-9598 or jstick@ix.netcom.com.

Sierra Club to meet

TEMECULA ---- The Santa Margarita River will be the focus when the Santa Margarita chapter of the Sierra Club meets at 7 p.m. Monday at the Rancho California Water District headquarters .

The Santa Margarita River, which ties Southern Riverside and Northern San Diego counties, flows through a rugged setting on its way to the ocean. A film about the river's history will be shown and Pam Nelson, from Resource Conservation District, will discuss the threats the river is facing.

The meeting is at 42135 Winchester Road. For information, call Jerri Arganda at (760) 451-2413.

Garden club plans luncheon

MURRIETA ---- The Murrieta Garden Club will host its annual Murrieta Pioneers Thanksgiving luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Murrieta Community Center.

The center is at 41816 Juniper St. For information, call Lorraine at 698-7583.

Women's Connection to gather

TEMECULA ---- Actress and poet Sharon Simonian will speak when The Temecula Valley Women's Connection meets at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at Pat and Oscar's.

Simonian will answer the question, "What is a Category-Three Gift?" Also, Mary McCaslin-Blanchard will talk about how to prepare for an emergency.

The cost is $15 and complimentary child care is available.

For reservations, call Christine at 677-8187 or e-mail cw4cwc@verizon.net. Pat & Oscar's is at 29375 Rancho California Road.

Good governance topic of talk

TEMECULA ---- A discussion on "The Role Citizens Can Play in Ensuring Good Governance" will take place when Citizens for Democracy meets at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Mary Phillips Senior Center.

Ray Lutz, a noted authority on citizen engagement and founder of Citizen Oversight Projects, will be the presenter.

Citizens for Democracy is a nonpartisan organization promoting citizen-centered public policy dialogue.

The center is at 41845 Sixth St. For information, call 694-6582.

Women's club welcomes singers

SUN CITY ---- Windsong Harmony chorus will perform when the Menifee Valley Woman's Club meets at 11 a.m. Nov. 20 at Sun City Methodist Church.

The cost for lunch is $8.50. Reservations are due by Nov. 12 by calling 244-4422

The church is at 30220 Carmel Road.

Appraiser to address group

TEMECULA ----Gary Droughtman of Ed's Coins will appraise and buy gold and silver jewelry and collectible coins when Shoshanah Hadassah meets at 11:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Granny's Attic.

Participants should bring a lunch. Beverage and dessert will be provided.

The meeting will be at 28350 Felix Valdez Ave. For information, call Judy at 461-0065

Women's club seats officers

TEMECULA ---- Officers will be installed when the Temecula Valley Women's Club meets at 10 a.m. Nov. 20 at Temeku Hills Clubhouse.

There also will be a presentation from the Murrieta Valley Foundation.

Lunch costs $16. For reservations or information, call 302-1370.

Rose society plans holiday meeting

TEMECULA ---- The Temecula Valley Rose Society will hold its holiday meeting at 10:15 a.m. Nov. 20 at the Temecula Public Library.

Virginia Murphy, owner of Ama's Herboretum in Temecula, will give a presentation on "Enchantment of Herbs for the Holidays," talking about winter herbs to plant, creating recipes for the holiday table and creating an herbal wreath or craft.

The library is at 30600 Pauba Road. For information, call Kathy at 551-5505.

Home tour tickets available

TEMECULA ---- The Temecula Valley Woman's Club will hold its Annual Holiday Home Tour and Gala Nov. 21 to 23.

The Salute to our Warriors Gala will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 21 at Keyways Winery. It will include dinner, entertainment, military color guard, no-host wine bar, live and silent auctions and desserts.

Tickets are $100, which includes a Holiday Home Tour ticket. Proceeds are earmarked for the club's Wounded Veterans Van Project.

The Holiday Home Tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23, will feature three homes in Temecula's Wine Country that will be professionally decorated for the holidays.

There will also be a variety of vendors, artists and artisans, a food court, coffee and wine bar, and musical entertainment. Tickets are $30 in advance, or $35 at the door.

For tickets or information, call 302-1370 or visit www.tvwc.com.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Craft show upcoming

TEMECULA ---- Fairytale Festivals will have its 12th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show Thursday through Nov. 16 in the Temecula Town Center.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Items will include decorative clothing, florals, yard art, jewelry and holiday items.

The center is at Ynez and Rancho California roads. For information, call 694-9101.

Barn dance to benefit pantry

MENIFEE ----The Menifee Community Barn Dance on Friday will benefit the Menifee Valley Community Cupboard.

The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wheatfield Park Community Center.

Bill and Colleen Ackerman will teach a variety of dances, including line, folk and swing.

Guests are asked to bring nonperishable food or cash for the pantry.

The center is at 30627 Menifee Road. For information, call 301-4414.

Holiday gift boutique Friday

MURRIETA ---- A Holiday Gift Boutique will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Friday in the parking lot at the Murrieta Senior Center. It will include vendors selling homemade goods and direct sale company items.

The Senior Center is at 41717 Juniper St. For information, call 304-7275, Ext. 6652.

Medicare workshop planned

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The Lake Elsinore Senior Center will host a Medicare information meeting at 10 a.m. Friday.

Representatives from various health programs will provide updates on 2009 benefits and programs.

The center is at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. For information, call 674-2524.

Hospice offers coping workshop

SUN CITY ---- Hospice of the Valleys will hold its annual "Coping With the Holidays," workshop Friday at Menifee Valley Medical Center.

The workshop will offer support and education about surviving the holidays after suffering the loss of a loved one.

The free event will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. in the medical education center at 28400 McCall Blvd.

For reservations or information, call 200-7800.

Lung association offers respiratory rally

MURRIETA ----The American Lung Association of California is will hold a Respiratory Rally from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Rancho Springs Medical Center to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease learn how to better control their disease and help slow its progression.

Studies show many adults who are at risk for the disease do not know about COPD, the nation's fourth leading killer. COPD is a term that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is mostly caused by smoking, but other risk factors include air pollution, second-hand smoke and occupational hazards such as chemicals, dust and fumes.

The conference is for people with COPD and their caregivers. It will feature medical speakers, motivational presenters, educational materials and breakout sessions.

The rally is also designed to encourage social interaction between people who share a common problem.

For information, visit www.respiratoryrally.org or call (800) 586-4872.

Boutique, food drive set

TEMECULA ---- The second annual Troops Boutique and Food Drive will be held Friday and Saturday.

The event, sponsored by Inland Valley Church, will benefit families of military personnel serving overseas.

It will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 41399 Avenida Barca.

Organizers also are holding a food drive to replenish the area food banks. Visitors are asked to bring nonperishable food items.

Last year's event raised enough money to send 15 children of deployed service members to Disneyland.

For information, visit www.troopsboutique.com.

Christmas coming to Menifee

MENIFEE ----A craft fair and entertainment will be part of the inaugural Christmas in Menifee event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mt. San Jacinto College.

The free event will close with the first tree lighting in the new city. Mayor Wallace Edgerton will light the tree.

The event is sponsored by the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce and Mt. San Jacinto College.

The college is at Antelope and La Piedra roads. For information, call 672-1991.

Household waste collection Saturday

TEMECULA ---- Temecula residents can dispose of household waste such as motor oil, batteries and computers and large and bulky items that won't fit in trash bins at a citywide cleanup day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Chaparral High School.

Items such as chemicals, paint, pesticides, empty drums, solvents, gasoline, tires and other hazardous waste will not be accepted. Proof of residency will be required.

The high school is at 27215 Nicholas Road. For information, call the city's Community Services Department at 308-6393, or CR&R recycling and refuse services at (800) 755-8112.

'Sew-in' planned at library

MURRIETA ---- Safe Alternatives for Everyone and the city of Murrieta will be sponsor a "sew in" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Murrieta Public Library.

Participants will make quilts to be given to local police departments for distribution to children for comfort when experiencing an emergency.

Quilters are asked to bring their machine. Basic sewing supplies and patterns will be provided.

The library is at 8 Town Square, at Adams Avenue and Kalmia Street. For information, call 587-3900.

Veterans' benefits to be discussed

TEMECULA ---- VFW State Service Officer Scott Langhoff will be at the Temecula Valley VFW Post at noon Saturday to review benefits and provide information on recent changes to the laws that affect veterans.

Light lunch will be provided. For reservations, call Post Service Officer John Daub at 501-9369.

The post is at 28075 Diaz Road.

Book launch is Sunday

MURRIETA ---- A book launch for "Images of America: Murrieta Hot Springs," will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Christian Conference Center and Bible College.

The event will include tours of the facility with vintage cars to recreate scenes depicted in photographs featured in the books.

Authors Tony Guenther, Marvin Curran, Loretta Barnett and Rebecca Farnbach will be there to sign books and discuss the history of the campus.

The event will be at 39407 Murrieta Hot Springs Road. For information, call Rebecca at 699-5148.