The Temecula Valley Genealogical Society will sponsor its annual Genealogy and History Fair from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Community Room at the Temecula Public Library.

Among the organizations participating in the free event will be the Temecula Valley Historical Society, Temecula Valley Museum, Vail Ranch Restoration Association and Temecula Valley Genealogical Society.

Experts in the fields of British, Swedish, Hispanic and U.S. genealogy will be in attendance to assist people who would like to get started on family research. Computer stations will be set up to show how to access various helpful Web sites and photo restoration, scrapbooking and memory book companies will show visitors how to enhance their research work.

The Temecula Valley Genealogical Society also recently presented the President Award to Marvin Melton and recognized Barbara Russell with a Lifetime Membership in the society.

Two books are being donated to the genealogy section of the Temecula Public Library in Melton's name, recognizing his outstanding service to the society.

Russell was one of the original members and on the board of directors when the society was formed in 1998. She has seen the society grow to a membership of 171.

For information on the society or the fair, call Beverlee Stuart-Borok at 325-8807 or e-mail StuartBorok@aol.com. The library is at 30600 Pauba Road.

CLUB NEWS

Sun City Art Guild to meet

SUN CITY - Artist and teacher Pam Benson, who works in oils and watercolors, will be the featured artist at Friday's meeting of the Sun City Art Guild.

The meeting will be from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in North Town Hall at Sun City Civic Association, 26601 Cherry Hills Blvd.

For information, call Brenda at 672-8012.

NAACP continues membership drive

LAKE ELSINORE - The Lake Elsinore Branch of the NAACP will continue its membership drive when it meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Branch president Loraine Watts is encouraging members to bring their membership up to date and to bring potential members to meetings. Lunch will be served at noon.

The Lake Elsinore Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which serves Southwest Riverside County, meets the fourth Saturday of the month at Lake Elsinore Library, 600 W. Graham Ave.

For information, call 674-7146 or visit www.lakeelsinorenaacp.org.

Sorority alumni to gather

TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.

The new group boasts sorority members of all ages and backgrounds. Leaders hope to conduct social and philanthropic activities within the community and at local chapters.

For information, call 834-2979.

DAR chapter to meet Tuesday

MURRIETA - "The Constitution: It Will Work if We Let It" will be the topic when Daughters of the American Revolution, Luiseno chapter, meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sizzler.

Izelle C. Dickey, of Carlsbad, a member of the state DAR speakers staff, will be the speaker.

Everyone is invited, especially those who are interested in tracing their ancestors to the American Revolution. Applications and instructions for documenting lineage will be available.

The restaurant is at 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Road. For information, call Marsha Timberlake, 677-7443.

Actor to speak to women's club

TEMECULA - Actor Hugh O'Brian will speak when the Temecula Valley Woman's Club meets at 10 a.m. Sept. 27 at Temeku Golf and Country Club.

In 1958, O'Brian spent nine days with Albert Schweitzer at his clinic in Africa. Schweitzer's belief that the most important thing in education is to teach young people to think for themselves impressed O'Brian, who formed the Hugh O' Brian Youth Foundation.

Its format is to bring a select group of high school sophomores with demonstrated leadership abilities together with a group of leaders in business, education, government and the professions and let the two interact.

The Temecula Valley Woman's Club sponsors sophomores from Temecula high schools at a HOBY Leadership Seminar each spring.

O'Brian, known for portraying Wyatt Earp, along with his brother, Don Krampe, of Murrieta, will congratulate this year's HOBY scholarship winners at the meeting.

The cost of the luncheon is $16. Beverage service only is $2.

The country club is at 41687 Temeku Drive. Make reservations by Monday by calling 302-1370 or e-mailing info@tvwc.com.

Dakota Club to meet

MENIFEE - When the Dakota Club has a potluck gathering at 1 p.m. Sept. 27, members will talk about what they did over the summer.

The club is open to people who have lived in either of the Dakotas, with the purpose of promoting friendship and good will among Dakotans.

The meeting is at Valley-Wide Recreation Center, 30627 Menifee Road. For information, call 672-1786.

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 Saturday by calling Rosanne Dorman at 677-2122 or Helene Weisblatt at 894-1475.

The diner is at 40651 Murrieta Hot Springs Road.

Rose society plans barbecue

TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Rose Society will host the Last Rose of Summer barbecue at 4 p.m. Sept. 29 at Rose Haven Heritage Garden.

The meal will include tri-tip and chicken, salad, potato salad, beans, garlic bread and dessert. The cost is $30.

Guest can explore the garden, which is home to approximately 1,000 roses, including hybrid teas, Floribundas, climbers and mini roses.

The garden is at 30592 Jedediah Smith Road. For reservations or information, call Roberta Costa at 678-7141. For information about the rose society, visit www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org.

Lions plans lunch, fashion show

TEMECULA - The Temecula Lions Club will present its annual Autumn Leaves Luncheon and Fashion Show at noon Oct. 6 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.

Murrieta Rotary gets new home

MURRIETA - The Rotary Club of Murrieta has a new home.

The group now meets at noon Mondays at the Brick Marble Restaurant, 24630 Washington Ave.

For information, call Patsy Orr at 296-0077.

Moms group meets regularly

SOAR, a group that encourages mothers who have children younger than 5, meets regularly.

Meetings include speakers and activities. Childcare is provided.

For information, call Lauren McCulloch at 526-2480 or e-mail her at Lauren@astaic.com.

Western-themed benefit set for Oct. 13

TEMECULA - The De Luz Women's Club will hold a Western-themed benefit Oct. 13 to help the Rancho Damacitas Home for Battered and Abused Children.

The 2007 Western Extravaganza will be from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at Tucalota Creek Ranch, 39560 E. Benton Road. It will include casino games, food, music, auctions and an exhibition by Bob Avila. Tickets are $75.

For information, call 538-2733 or 693-4740.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Temecula libraries offer programs

TEMECULA - Friends of Temecula Library will offer a number of activities at the Temecula Public and Grace Mellman libraries this month.

Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. 693-8900.

• Ray Bradbury Revisited - 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Temecula Public Library Community Room. A DVD of author Ray Bradbury's Feb. 22 lecture in Temecula will be shown followed by a discussion of both the lecture and Bradbury's "Martian Chronicles."

• Paws to Read, 2 to 3 p.m., selected Saturdays. Young readers can practice their skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog named Ruby. Call 693-8900 to schedule an appointment.

Grace Mellman Library, 41000 County Center Drive. 600-6266

• Computer Class II, 7 p.m. Monday. Internet, learn how to navigate Web sites, conduct searches, how to get and use e-mail and basic Internet safety tips. Adults, registration required.

Children's music program offered

TEMECULA - Music for Young Children, a program for children ages 3 to 4 1/2 years old, will be offered beginning Sept. 27 at Miyamoto Music Studio.

Children will explore the world of music while developing skills in listening, movement, music reading and ensemble playing.

The seven-week class will be held from 10 to 10:40 a.m. Thursdays.

For information, call Susan Miyamoto at 506-2470. Miyamoto Music Studio is at 28780 Old Town Front St., No. C1.

Movie star to play in tourney

TEMECULA - Fraternity brothers Will Ferrell and Craig Pollard have traveled different paths in life, but on Sept. 28, they will reunite at Temecula Creek Inn for Cancer for College's 14th annual charity golf tournament.

Cancer for College, created by Pollard, a two-time survivor of Hodgkin's disease, was established in 1993 to provide college scholarships to current and former cancer patients. Ferrell, star of such movies as "Old School" and "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," will participate.

As part of the tournament, an online auction is under way for a chance to meet Ferrell at the golf course and appear as an extra in his movie, "Step Brother," which will film next month. The auction is open until Sept. 26. The high bid was at $20,000 as of Tuesday afternoon.

For information or registration, visit http://www.cancerforcollege.org.

Golf tournament to benefit autism research

TEMECULA - A golf tournament benefitting Our Nicholas Foundation will be held Sept. 29 at Temecula Creek Inn.

Driving to Beat Autism will include a cocktail hour, reception, dinner, awards and an auction. Proceeds from the foundation go to Temecula Valley Unified School District, Autism Speaks and Cure Autism Now.

Check-in will begin at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost is $150 per golfer, which includes golf, range, dinner and a Polo shirt. For non-golfers, the dinner cost is $50.

For information, call (909) 841-4605, (949) 254-1051 or (619) 247-8032, or visit AuctionForAutism@yahoo.com.

Adventure Guides starting season

Southwest Family YMCA is starting off a new season of the Adventure Guides. The program, formerly known as Indian Guides and Indian Princesses, gives fathers a chance to spend quality time with their children.

Families are grouped into circles, where they have the chance to meet friends and share fun times together. Among the activities planned for the coming year are camping trips to Catalina, Julian, Del Mar beach and San Diego, an overnighter on the Midway, a father/daughter dance and a Pinewood Derby.

For information or registration, call 677-9622 or visit www.riversideymca.org, then click on "Southwest."

Vendors sought for crafts fair

MURRIETA - Vendors are being sought for the Murrieta United Methodist Church's annual Craft Faire on Oct. 27.

The fair will include booths with hand-crafted items.

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