TEMECULA - More than 150 patchwork quilts will be displayed in Old Town from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, as the Valley of the Mist Quilters Guild presents its ninth annual Outdoor Quilt Display.

The quilts will be on display on banisters and storefronts from archway to archway in Old Town Temecula along Old Town Front Street, as well as inside some businesses and in the gallery at the Mercantile, 42051 Main St. Admission is free.

A "small quilt" silent auction will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a "large quilt" live auction will take place at 1 p.m., both in the courtyard of the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. The proceeds will benefit the children of Hugs Foster Family Agency in Temecula.

The show draws spectators and quilt enthusiasts from across Southern California. The featured quilter, Lyn Mann, has been featured in numerous books and magazines.

For information, visit www.valleyofthemistquilters.com or call 694-6412. Volunteers are needed to help hang the quilts before the event.

The Quilters' Guild will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Recreation Center.

Norah McMeeking, a nationally recognized speaker and author of "Bella Bella Quilts," will speak at the meeting. She will also conduct a two-day workshop Monday and Oct. 12 using her pattern, St. Mark's Wall Hanging.

The center is at 30875 Rancho Vista Road. For information, call Margaret Bingham 677-1028.

Board member named to Friends of Reagan group

TEMECULA - Susan Weaver has been elected to the board of directors of the Friends of Ronald Reagan SP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to individual initiative and the recognition of those whose positive attitudes help the community.

Weaver, of Temecula, has five children. She earned a master's degree in education and has taught literature, composition and speech in home school settings for 21 years. She also teaches SAT preparation at Palomar College and Temecula's Biola Star program.

Under her direction, teens visit Temecula schools to present the history of the sports park. She created a lesson plan for third-graders teaching how locals built a sports park, without government funds, earning Reagan's praise.

The Friends of Ronald Reagan Sports Park, in association with the Temecula posts of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Michael McCracken, are still seeking nominations for the second annual Tribute to Veterans, which will be held Dec. 1 in the Community Recreation Center at Ronald Reagan Sports Park.

The tribute will honor those who continue to serve the community.

Suggestions should be mailed to Friends of Ronald Reagan SP, 42968 Agena St., Temecula, CA 92592-3262. The deadline for nominations is Nov. 16.

For an application or information, call 676-1984 or e-mail perrypeters2@verizon.net.

CLUB NEWS

Tax consultants group meets today

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. today. The group meets the first Wednesday of the month at Boston Billie's restaurant, 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd.

Selina Steele will speak about "IRA Basics and Beyond." The cost is $20 for members and $25 for others. Educational credits are available.

The restaurant is at 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd. For information, call Denise at 677-2847.

Democrats to give awards

TEMECULA - The Democratic Club of Southwest County will hold its third annual Democrats' Awards Night at 6 p.m. Thursday at Temeku Hills Country Club.

The awards recognize those who work to improve the quality of life and maintain Democratic values in the region. The recipients are Tom Courbat, Maxine Ewig, Doug Dye and Bernice Evendorff.

The evening will include dinner and speaker Louis Vandenberg of KPFK radio, who has experienced a run for Congress.

The country club is at 41686 Temeku Drive. For reservations and information, call 600-0999.

Bibleland topic for history group

TEMECULA - Don Conibear, son of the late artist Ted Conibear, who created the once famous tourist draw, Bibleland, will speak when the Temecula Valley Historical Society meets at noon Friday at the historical Pujol Schoolhouse on Santiago Road.

The club hopes that many of the local models who posed for the lifesize sculpture of The Last Supper, or their children, will turn out for a re-creation photo.

For information, call Carol Strode at 694-6384.

Book group to meet

MURRIETA - The Murrieta Saturday Book Group will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday to discuss the book "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver.

The group meets monthly at The Community House, across the street from the Murrieta Post Office, 24973 Washington Ave., Murrieta.

Computer users to meet Saturday

TEMECULA - The Internet will be the topic when the Temecula Valley Computer Users Group meets Saturday at Temecula Public Library.

At 10 a.m., Cheryl Wester will continue last month's presentation on recording streaming media from the Internet. She will demonstrate how to record music and radio shows and use a computer to its best advantage.

At 11 a.m., Bill Harkins will give a talk on "History of the Internet." He will describe the early Internet as used only by military, government and universities, growing into the global phenomenon of usage by millions worldwide. He will also discuss Web 2.0, showing some of the collaborative Web sites and exciting Web features.

The library is at 30600 Pauba Road. For information, call Jack Leathers at 699-9563.

Lions plans lunch, fashion show

TEMECULA - The Temecula Lions Club will present its annual Autumn Leaves Luncheon and Fashion Show at noon Saturday at the Temecula Community Recreation Center.

The $25 admission includes lunch. Proceeds benefit the Lions Club International Fund's Sight First Program, which assists impoverished patients suffering from river blindness and other maladies in Third World countries.

The center is at 30875 Rancho Vista Road.

For reservations, call Ingrid at 506-0546 or Sis at 676-4657.

Rotary plans Oktoberfest

LAKE ELSINORE - An Oktoberfest featuring German food, entertainment, arts and crafts for children and adults, and a soda, beer and wine garden will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at McVicker Park.

Organized by the Lake Elsinore Rotary Club, proceeds will benefit the club's programs.

Tickets are $3.

The park is at 29355 Grand Ave. For information, visit www.lakeelsinorerotary.org.

Chess club plans first meeting

TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Chess Club will have its first meeting from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday.

The meeting will be at Cloud 9 Coffee, 25395 Madison Ave.

For information, call 698-4386.

Pancake breakfast to raise funds

QUAIL VALLEY - The Quail Valley Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor its monthly pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday.

The breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice, milk and coffee. The cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children 12 and younger.

The money will go to the volunteer station, which covers Quail Valley and portions of Canyon Lake and Menifee.

The breakfast will be at the Fire Hall, 23980 La Bertha Lane. For information, call 244-5424.

Music, art circle meets

LAKE ELSINORE - A music and art circle will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday.

The circle will include musicians and poets age 30 and older.

For reservations, location and information, call Sherrie Hook at 956-6866.

Murrieta Garden Club to meet

MURRIETA - Kim Jernigan from Rainbow Protea will give tips on growing proteas and other plants when the Murrieta Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Murrieta Community Center.

Guest are asked to bring a recipe and a favorite dish, salad or dessert for a potluck lunch.

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

Temecula garden club to meet

TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Temecula Public Library.

The library is at 30600 Pauba Road. For information, call 699-9363.

For You Networkt to gather

TEMECULA - The Murrieta For You Network, a group dedicated to helping women succeed, will feature author and motivational speaker Verlaine Crawford at its Oct. 10 meeting.

Crawford will discuss how to overcome blocks to reaching one's full potential and how to transform negative concepts.

The group will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Country Garden Restaurant, 29000 Old Town Front St., Temecula. The cost is $18 for members, $20 for nonmembers and $25 at the door. To register, e-mail to brandy5198@verizon.net.

VFW seeks auxiliary members

TEMECULA - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4089 needs five recruits to form a men's auxiliary.

Membership is limited to husbands, widowers, fathers, grandfathers, sons, grandsons, brothers and half-brothers of VFW members.

For information, call 415-5957 or 699-9142 or visit www.vfw4089.org.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Yoga class begins Thursday

TEMECULA - Yoga for vitality classes will begin Thursday. The classes will meet from 6 to 7:15 p.m. for four weeks at the Harveston Community Room.

They are offered by the city's Community Services Department and will be taught by Atma Khalsa.

The park is at 28582 Harveston Drive. To register, visit www.cityoftemecula.org. For information, call 694-6410 or visit yogatemecula.com.

Festival to feature international foods

TEMECULA - A festival of international food will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Temecula Community Center, offering a chance to sample foods and meet people from other cultures.

The festival will include entertainment and a chance to view the preparation of different dishes.

The center is at 28816 Pujol St. For information, call Rosie Sotelo at 756-9350 or Jesucristo es la Respuesta church at 303-3008.

Golf tournament to benefit Michelle's Place

TEMECULA - The sixth annual Celebration of Life golf tournament benefiting Michelle's Place will be Oct. 8 at Temeku Hills Golf and Country Club.

The $150 cost includes golf, breakfast, lunch, dinner, live auction, raffle and goodie bags.

Michelle's Place is a Murrieta-based breast cancer resource center. For information, call 304-1280.

Single moms group holds fundraiser

TEMECULA - A comedy night Oct. 12 will benefit Single Mothers United in Rewarding Fellowship, a nonprofit group supporting single moms and their children.

Comedienne Kathy Westfield will appear at the 7 p.m. event at Rancho Community Church. She was a winner on "America's Funniest People." Childcare is available for children younger than 10.

In five years, SMURF has welcomed 375 parents to its weekly meetings and Sunday dinners. Some moms receive help with basic necessities such as rent and gas, as well as job placement and educational assistance.

The church is at 31300 Rancho Community Way. Tickets are $10 and are available at smurfmom.com or at the door. For information, call 541-8574.

Tours of McPherson castle offered

LAKE ELSINORE - The Lake Elsinore Historical Society will conduct tours of Aimee Semple McPherson's castle from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 20.

Tours will begin at the Lake Elsinore Cultural Center, 183 N. Main St. Transportation will be provided. No vehicles will be allowed at the home. Participants must be at least 12 years old.

Tickets cost $15 and appointment times will be assigned.

For tickets or information, call 678-1537, 674-1202 or 678-2300.

Auditions for Messiah continue

MURRIETA - Rancho Music Association is wrapping up auditions for singers and instrumentalists for its annual presentation of Handel's "Messiah."

The performance will be Dec. 2 at Calvary Chapel's auditorium.

For information or to set an audition time, call 894-4256.

Church seeks boutique vendors

TEMECULA - Hope Lutheran Church is seeking vendors for its holiday boutique Nov. 10.

The church is at 29141 Vallejo Ave. For information, call 676-6262.

CLARIFICATION

Salsa class information incomplete

Two salsa classes begin this week at the Temecula Community Recreation Center.

A four-week class will run from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays, starting today, with a fee of $24. A five-week course will start Thursday for $30.

The center is at 30875 Rancho Vista Road. For information, call 676-1471. To register, call 694-6480.

The information was incomplete on Friday's Community News page.