TEMECULA - The Hot Summer Nights free concert series will conclude Friday in Old Town. Festivities begin at 6 p.m.

The Bayou Brothers, a zydeco band, will headline at Third and Old Town Front streets at Butterfield Square.

The Lake Elsinore-based Silverado Bluegrass Band will perform at the Mercantile from 7 to 9 p.m. Viento Libre Viento Libre, an Andean pan flute band, will play the sounds of the Andes with handmade flutes, drums and instruments from 7 to 9 p.m. at Serendipity on Main Street. Two of Us plus One will also perform.

Children's games will be conducted at J Gordon Specialties and The Imagination Workshop, Temecula children's museum, provides free popcorn on the porch and a special $2 admission rate from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For a schedule or other information, call 694-6412 or visit www.TemeculaCalifornia.com.

• Elsinore Valley Arts Network Music With a View summer concert concludes Saturday with the Inland Valley Symphony. There will be a preconcert "petting zoo," where children can view the instruments the musicians play during the concert. There will also be vocalists.

The free concert will be from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at McVicker Park, 29355 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore. For information, visit www.musicwithaview.com or www.elsinorevalleyartsnetwork.org.

CLUB NEWS

Sons of Norway meet Saturday

TEMECULA - The Sons of Norway's Temecula Lodge will meet at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at the Grace Mellman Library.

The meeting is open to anyone interested in the culture and people of Norway and other Scandinavian countries.

The library is at 41000 County Center Drive. For information, call Eileen Andersen at 654-6950.

Networking group to gather

TEMECULA - Self defense will be the topic when Temecula Connection, a business networking group for women, meets from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 5 at Plantation House.

"Self Defense for Professional People" will be the topic for Cynthia Nordskog of West Coast TaekwonDo.

For reservations or information, call Joan at 522-2697. The restaurant is at 34225 Rancho California Road.

GOP group to view film

TEMECULA - The Murrieta-Temecula Republican Assembly Club will host the premier of the movie "Hillary's Smoking Gun" when it meets at Sept. 7.

The movie was produced by Pat Matriciana, producer of the "Clinton Chronicles," and Doug Cogan, a real estate broker, writer and former Internet radio show host.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Pat & Oscars, 29375 Rancho California Road, Temecula. The cost, which includes a buffet dinner, is $15 for members, $20 for guests and $10 for students age 25 and younger.

For reservations, call 506-1999 or e-mail adelegaryh@msn.com.

Rotary Club plans symphony

TEMECULA - The Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club will bring the California Chamber Orchestra to Wilson Creek Winery on Sept. 9 for the fifth annual Vineyard Symphony at Sunset.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. with the sounds of the Temecula Valley Harp Society, while guests can taste Wilson Creek wines and hors d'oeuvres and bid on silent auction items.

Tickets are $60, which includes a glass of wine and the hors d'oeuvres. Dinner will be available for $15 to $20 per person. Proceeds will go to local Rotary charities and scholarships.

Warren Gref, conductor of the California Chamber Orchestra, will surrender the baton to the winner of a live auction bid to conduct the orchestra in the playing of the "Star Spangled Banner" to open the evening's program. The orchestra will begin performing about 7:30 p.m. The program will include a broad selection of light classical and popular music.

Tickets are available from any Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club member or by calling 302-5415 or 698-6116. Tickets are also available at ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster location.

Wilson Creek Winery is at 35960 Rancho California Road.

Moms' prayer group to meet

TEMECULA - Moms in Touch will have a roundup at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship.

Moms in Touch involves two or more moms who meet for one hour each week to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators.

The church is at 34180 Rancho California Road. For information, call Sally at 694-0170 or Lorraine at 696-2885.

Corvette group plans rally

TEMECULA - Corvettes of Temecula Valley will hold its fourth annual Day of Wine and Roses on Sept. 15 at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa.

Registration is due Sept. 10 and is $100 per car. The event will include poker and hidden-time rallies, a raffle, silent auction and lunch.

For information, call 288-6181 or visit www.corvettesoftv.com.

Twirlers to offer dance classes

CANYON LAKE - The Canyon Lake Twirlers will offer weekly classes for new dancers starting Sept. 12 at the Canyon Lake Lodge.

Classes run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and all ages are welcome.

The cost is a $5 donation per class, with the first class free.

The lodge is at 22200 Canyon Club Drive. For information, call Wayne at 246-2514 or Darlene at 244-6563.

Support group plans luncheon

MURRIETA - Shoshannah Hadassah, a support group for Hadassah Medical Organization, will host its annual membership luncheon at 11 a.m. Sept. 27 at Richie's Diner.

Prospective members are welcome and anyone who joins that day will get a free lunch.

Reservations are due by Sept. 22 by calling Rosanne Dorman at 677-2122 or Helene Weisblatt at 894-1475.

The diner is at 40651 Murrieta Hot Springs Road.

Museum friends seek donations

TEMECULA - Friends of the Temecula Children's Museum is asking for donations of new or gently used books and magazines about science, nature, engineering, etc. for resale in the museum gift shop.

Books may be dropped off at the museum's Imagination Workshop, 42081 Main St., in Old Town.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Instructional material up for review

TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Unified School District will display instructional materials in the subject area of high school English, science, social science and performing arts for the purpose of public review. The materials will be accessible from Thursday to Sept. 12.

They will be on display in the lobby of the district administration center, 31350 Rancho Vista Road, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Community members are invited to review the books and provide comments on a review form, which will be available at the viewing table. Forms will be reviewed as part of the textbook adoption process.

For information, call 506-7934.

CASA seeking more volunteers

TEMECULA - Court Appointed Special Advocates, a nonprofit organization that trains volunteers to advocate for abused, neglected and abandoned foster children in the court system, will have orientations for potential volunteers from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 and 27.

Volunteers do not need previous court experience, but background checks are required. Free training is provided.

The orientations will be at Southwest Juvenile Hall Conference Room, 30755-D Auld Road. Training will be in Moreno Valley in October and November.

Applications and volunteer requirements are available online at www.casariversidecounty.org. For information or reservations, call 304-5220.

CLUB MEETINGS

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.

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.

OTHERS

California Society of Tax Consultants

SUN CITY - California Society of Tax Consultants invites enrolled agents, certified public agents and California registered tax preparers to its dinner meeting from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Boston Billie's restaurant, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd.

The cost is $20 for members and $25 for others. Educational credits are available. Information, Denise at 677-2847.

English Club

TEMECULA - The English Club, for English learners who want to practice with native speakers, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at the Temecula Valley International Center.

There is no cost to attend. The center is at 28780 Single Oak Drive, Suite 210. Information, 693-9184 or email: info@csofe.com.

Greek-American club

A Greek-American cultural club plans monthly dance marathons and family activities such as bus tours.

Information, 698-7176.

Mothers of Preschoolers

TEMECULA - The Mothers of Preschoolers group from Rancho Community Church provides an atmosphere where mothers develop friendships, use their creativity and find encouragement.

Information, 303-6789, Ext. 484, or e-mail mops@ranchocommunity.org.

Murrieta Lions Club

MURRIETA - The Murrieta Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at Chancellor Place, 24350 Jackson Ave.

Information, 698-5242.

Piano Guild

WILDOMAR - Local piano teachers seeking to improve their teaching skills and strategies are invited to join the Wildomar Piano Guild. The group meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month to study piano technique, music history, theory, harmony and composition.

An annual May public recital put on by volunteer members will culminate the guild's activities.

Information and location, Victor Peiffer at 201-9383.

Stay at Home Moms of Murrieta

MURRIETA - Stay at Home Moms of Murrieta is a group of mothers who share similar circumstances and seek friends for themselves and their children.

Activities include park days, field trips, play groups, a moms' night out and crafting groups.

Information, Tonya at 894-4389.

Temecula Valley Dachshund Club

TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Dachshund Club, a casual club for Doxies and their owners, meets from 2 to 4 p.m. the first and third Sunday of the month at the Dog Park at Redhawk Community Park, 44747 Redhawk Parkway.

Information, www.tvdoxieclub.com or e-mail TVDC@ncboa.net.

Think Tank

TEMECULA - The Think Tank group, which meets at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, seeks members for brainstorming and problem solving.

The group will discuss just about any subject except politics and religion. It's a place to "bounce ideas around and maybe pick up a few," according to a news release.

Meetings are at Carl's Jr. at Ynez and Winchester roads. For information, call 695-3305.

Toastmasters

MURRIETA - The Temecula Toastmasters, which helps people improve their communication skills, meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first, second and third Tuesday of the month at the Murrieta Valley Unified School District office, 41870 McAlby Court.

Information, www.temeculatoastmasters.org.

Note: Some groups do not meet during the summer months. Please call in advance. To have your club or organization added to this list, send the name of your group, time and location of your meeting and contact information to Community News, 28765 Single Oak Drive, Suite 100, Temecula, CA 92590, or e-mail the details to community@californian.com.