TEMECULA - The Temecula Police Department is holding its annual Bicycle Safety Poster Contest at all 19 elementary schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District.

There are contests for kindergarten through second grade, and third through fifth grade.

Winners of each group receive a bicycle and helmet and the second-place finisher receives a helmet.

The program is sponsored by Temecula City Councilwoman Maryann Edwards and Better World Together Foundation.

Triple Threat team scores at competition

Triple Threat Academy placed third at the Thunderstruck Regional Dance Competition last month at Lakewood High School.

The team scored Lightning Gold, the highest possible ranking, and was also awarded the Judge's Choice Award for Most Refreshing Performance.

The performing arts studio had 20 performers among the 360 performances over the two-day competition.

Triple Threat's competition team was formed in January. Members performed selections from "Once on This Island."

Performers and their awards: Erica Robledo and Britney Galido, vocal duet, Lightning Gold, Judge's Choice Award for Outstanding Vocals, second overall; Garrett Torres, vocal, Lightning Gold, first overall; Erica Robledo, vocal, Lightning Gold, second overall; Britney Galido, vocal, Gold, third overall; Avalon Penrose, vocal, Gold, fourth overall; Kaleigh Bodtke-Stout, vocal, Gold, fifth overall; Caitlin Vecchione, vocal, Gold; Dan Boyd, vocal, Gold; Amanda Romero, vocal, Gold; Justin Beals, vocal, Gold; Tisha Romero, vocal, Gold; Nicole Tate, vocal, High Silver; Caitlin Vecchione, jazz solo, High Silver.

Triple Threat will compete in three other regional competitions in April and May as well as travel to the National Thunderstruck Dance Competition in Las Vegas in July.

For information about Triple Threat Academy, call 693-1017 or visit www.triplethreatacademy.com.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

School hosts evening of arts

MURRIETA - Oak Meadows Elementary School will host a student "Evening with the Arts" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today.

The students have prepared works of art styled after the masters.

The school is at 28600 Poinsettia St. For information, call Jeremie Curtis at 679-0200.

Young Child Celebration set at MSJC

MENIFEE - A Day of the Young Child celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. San Jacinto College Menifee Valley campus.

The free event is geared for children up to the age of 8 and their families. The annual festival will feature activities for children while providing educational displays and information about resources for their parents.

Activities will include a petting zoo, fire department water brigade, arts and crafts, face painting and photo booth, a book fair, refreshments and entertainment.

There will be free parking on the campus, 28237 La Piedra Road. For information, contact Kathy Turner at 639-5612 or Sharon Hopfer at shopfer@msjc.edu.

Muslim youth to present program

TEMECULA - "Neighborhood Enlightenment" a campaign designed for young Muslims to offer presentations and public education on Islam, will be held at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the Grace Mellman Library.

Presentation topics will be "Islam, a Closer Look" and "Women in Islam." There will be international sweets and other food.

The presentation was created in cooperation of selected Islamic Center Youth Groups in and around the area. Center officials said the youths are doing the presentation to make it more on a personal levels, as opposed to having scholars or Iman's speak.

The library is at 41000 County Center Drive. For information, visit muslimbridges.org.

Rummage sale to benefit team

MURRIETA - A rummage sale to benefit the Vista Murrieta High School volleyball team will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the school.

Proceeds will help the team travel to the Kauai Challenge in Hawaii in August.

To donate an item for the sale, call Debbie Gilligan at 252-3816.

The school is at 28251 Clinton Keith Road.

Ballroom dance set for Saturday

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

Singles or couples can dance to waltz, foxtrot, swing and Latin music from disc jockey John Irwin. There will be lessons and door prizes during intermission.

The cost is $6 per person. The center is at 28816 Pujol St. For information, call 676-1471. To register, call 694-6480.

Candles to mark holiday

SUN CITY - More than 100 families will light special yellow candles Sunday to observe Yom Hashoah. The candles will be lit in homes as part of an effort to increase awareness of the Holocaust and perpetuate the memory of the 6 million Jews who were lost during those years.

The candles are being distributed by Temple Beth Sholom Men's Club as part of a program sponsored by Conservative and Reform synagogues. Hundreds of temples and other Jewish organizations across North America are expected to participate.

The temple is at 29101 Del Monte Drive. For information, call 679-0419.

Kindergarten registration starts next week

LAKE ELSINORE - The Lake Elsinore Unified School District will host registration for incoming kindergarteners starting next week.

To register a child for kindergarten, parents must provide their child's proof of residency, a certified birth certificate and immunization records. Children who will be 5 years old by Dec. 2 qualify to register for kindergarten.

Registration will be held Monday Thursday for Butterfield, Donald Graham and Jean Hayman elementary schools.

Cottonwood, Earl Warren, Elsinore and Tuscany Hills registration will be April 23-26, Luiseno, Machado, Railroad Canyon and Ronald Reagan April 30-May 3 and Rice Canyon, Wildomar, William Collier and Withrow May 7-10.

Registration will be taken 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the district enrollment center, 530 Chaney St.

For information, call 253-7125.

Computer course to begin

LAKE ELSINORE - The Lake Elsinore Senior Center will offer a series of computer classes beginning Tuesday.

Introduction to Computer Basics, Basic Internet and Basic Peripherals will be taught. Classes, which are open to all adults, meet Tuesday and Thursday for two weeks.

Classes are limited to eight students. The center is at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. For reservations, costs and other information, call 674-2526.

Adult school offers classes

MURRIETA - A number of classes will be offered by Murrieta Valley Adult School beginning next week.

Basic Office Skills begins at 6 p.m. Monday, a poetry workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Back to the Beatles at 7 p.m. Wednesday, and MS Excel at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. A beginning sign language class will start May 2.

All of the courses cost $60, except the poetry workshop, which is $80. They meet for two hours once a week for six weeks. The poetry workshop meets for eight weeks.

Also beginning next week are two computer courses for seniors.

Introduction to Computers begins Wednesday and Introduction to Internet starts Thursday. The classes meet from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. for four weeks and cost $45 each.

Registration and classes are at 24150 Hayes Ave. For information, call 696-3805.

Golf Tournament to benefit City of Hope

TEMECULA - The Women's Council of Realtors, Southwest Riverside County Chapter, will host its fourth annual Golf Tournament Thursday at Cross Creek Golf Club.

The tournament benefits both City of Hope and the local chapter of Women's Council of Realtors

For details, call 551-1266.

SENIORS

Aging seminars planned at church

MURRIETA - Nationally recognized speaker Sandra Hayhurst will present two seminars on aging April 21 at Gateway Church of the Nazarene.

The seminars, "Blessed are the Care Givers" and "Putting the Grand in Grandparenting," will be held from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m.

The cost is $12. The church is at 23560 Jefferson Ave. For information, and to sign up online, visit www.gatewaynaz.com/supersaturday.html.

Exercise offered for seniors

MURRIETA - The Murrieta Senior Center offers a variety of exercise classes.

• Senior exercise - 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. $1 per class.

• Movers - 8 a.m. Tuesday. Participants walk one mile around Town Square. Free.

• Senior Tai Chi - 8:30 a.m. Friday. $3 per month.

• Senior Yoga - 9:30 a.m. Friday. $3 per month.

The center is at 41717 Juniper St. For information, call 304-7275.

Support group needs leader

TEMECULA - The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group in Temecula is in need of a leader.

For information, call Valerie at 791-3573.

HEALTH

Aromatherapy topic of talk

TEMECULA - A free lecture on the benefits and uses of aromatherapy to reduce stress and promote wellness will be offered from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Body Essentials Aesthetic Center.

The store is at 29379 Rancho California Road, Suite 208. For reservations or information, call 695-9033.

Kmart to screen blood pressure

TEMECULA - Kmart pharmacists will offer free diabetes monitoring demonstrations, savings on diabetic-related products and free blood pressure screenings from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday.

There is a Kmart pharmacy at 26471 Ynez Road. For information, call 296-1575.

Stroke screenings to be offered

TEMECULA - Screenings to measure the risk of having a stroke will be offered beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Lake Elsinore Community Center.

A stroke is ranked as the third leading killer in the world, and the second among women. Screenings involve the use of ultrasound technology, and scan for potential health problems related to blocked arteries, aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in the legs. Also offered is a bone density screening to assess the risk of osteoporosis.

The checks are offered by Life Line Screening, the nation's leading provider of vascular screenings. All four screenings take less than an hour to complete. The cost is $129.

For information or an appointment, call (877) 237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Preregistration is required. The center is at 310 W. Graham Ave.

Dealing with grief topic of talk

TEMECULA - Dr. Leslee Cochrane will speak about "Dealing with Grief and Loss" at 7 p.m. Thursday at Temecula Public Library.

The free talk is sponsored by Michelle's Place.

Cochrane, the medical director for Ramona VNA and Hospice, will discuss how to learn about coping with loss, grieving and bereavement as well as the stages of grief, the length of the grieving process and answer questions.

The library is at 30600 Pauba Road. For information or reservations, call Jamie at 304-1280 or e-mail Jamie@michellesplace.org.

Group forming for children with ADHD

MURRIETA - ADHD Solutions Center is forming a social skills group for children 8 to 11 years old with attention problems. The group aims to help the children interact with others.

It will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for four Thursdays starting April 19 at the center, 39755 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Suite D160. The fee for the series is $100.

For information, call 677-2937 or visit www.add-help.us.

Blood drives

Valley Blood Services

• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, St. Martha's Catholic Church, 37200 Whitewood Road, Murrieta.

• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 20, Tower Office Plaza, 27555 Ynez Road, Temecula.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 21, Sparkman Elementary School, 32225 Pio Pico Road, Temecula.

Donations may be made at Valley Blood Services, 25115 Madison Ave., Suite 105, Murrieta, from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For information, call 696-4067 or visit valleybloodservices.org.

Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

• 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Temecula Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road.

Information, (800) 879-4484.

PETS

Cody

Cody is a 7-month-old pitbull mix. Shelter officials say he's playful with children and other dogs. He and other pets are available from Sun City K9 Adoptions, 679-6444 or www.sck9adoptions.org.

Princess

Princess is a 6-year-old female domestic shorthair. His intake number is 29327. She and other pets are available for adoption from Animal Friends of the Valleys in Lake Elsinore, 674-0618, or www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.com.

Pet adoption fair upcoming

MENIFEE - The third annual Save the Animals Today pet adoption day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. San Jacinto College.

The event will include adoption booths from different rescue organizations, food and vendors.

The college is at Antelope and La Piedra roads. For information, call 733-3000.