TEMECULA - Temecula 24-Hour Urgent Care is offering free X-ray screening of Halloween candy from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Thursday. Employees will also be handing out toys.

The center is at 41715 Winchester Road. For information, call 308-4451.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Today's activities:

Haunted houses

• The annual Halloween Haunted House to benefit Canine Companions for Independence, 6 to 10 p.m., 31380 Gabriel Metsu in French Valley. A $1 donation is asked. Information, 479-8639.

• Sal Cracchiolo will host the eighth annual hunted house from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at his Murrieta home.

The house will feature rooms and mazes through his garage, driveway and sections of the yard and features a scary clown room, a dark room, a bloody surgery clinic and rodent ramp.

Admission is free, although Cracchiolo will accept donations of canned food drive to benefit the Murrieta Food Bank of St. Martha's Catholic Church. A drop off box will be provided in the front yard.

The house is at 26119 Cottonwood St. Directions and information is available at www.prosounddjsinc.com.

• The fifth Annual "A Season of Hell" haunted house will be held at a Murrieta home from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Said to be not for the weak or faint of heart, it features spine-chilling thrills around every corner.

Admission is free but donations will be accepted. The house is at 36215 Castellane Drive, off Clinton Keith and Toulon.

Lake Elsinore

Safe Candy Night will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Downtown Main Street. Children can kids trick-or-treat at local businesses. Information, 245-0442.

The Diamond

The inaugural Haunted Stadium will conclude at The Diamond from 7 to 10 p.m. Tortured souls and surprises will lurk in every corner, creators warn, adding that the haunt is not suitable for children younger than 10. The cost is $12. The Fun Zone will be in operation for younger children.

The baseball stadium is at 500 Diamond Drive. Iinformation, 245-4487.

CLUB NEWS

GOP groups hosts candidate forum

TEMECULA -- The Temecula chapter of the California Congress of Republicans will sponsor a candidate forum for Mt. San Jacinto College board candidates at 7 p.m. Thursday at Temeku Hills Country Club.

Incumbent Joan Sparkman and challenger Chris Pedersen, candidates in for District 5, have agreed to participate, organizers said. The district encompasses parts of Murrieta and Temecula.

Temeku Hills Country Club is at 41687 Temeku Drive. For information, call Judy Zulfiqar at 719-3604.

'Old Salts' to meet

SUN CITY - The "Old Salts" chapter of the Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II will meet at noon Thursday at Boston Billie's restaurant.

All Merchant Marine veterans and their spouses are invited to attend the luncheon and business meeting.

The club meets the first Thursday of every month at 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd. For information, call 924-4188.

Library friends plan book sale

LAKE ELSINORE - Friends of the Lake Elsinore Library will hold their annual Fall Book Sale Saturday, offering books for children and adults.

The sale will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the community room behind the Lake Elsinore Library, 600 W. Graham Ave.

For information, call 674-4517.

Sons of Norway meet in Temecula

TEMECULA - The Sons of Norway, Temecula Lodge, will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at 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.

Shopping day benefits charities

LAKE ELSINORE - Lake Elsinore Outlets will help local nonprofit organizations to raise money and awareness for their causes at the center's fifth annual Shopping Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Participating charities are Bubel Aiken Foundation, Canine Support Teams, Inc., CASA for Riverside County, Corona Life Services, Hadassah, Inland Agency, Inland AIDS Project, Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Luiseno Elementary School, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and of the Inland Empire, San Diego Blood Bank, Temecula Valley American Association of University Women, ThinkFirst and Valley Blood Services.

The shopping extravaganza features a catered lunch, wine sampling, an energy and pamper station, free gift bag, free gift wrap, free Santa photo, music, entries to the $500 shopping spree drawing and a raffle featuring $35,000 in prizes awarded throughout the day. Participants will receive a bag filled with retailer discounts, offers and promotional items.

Tickets are $20 and proceeds go to the groups. Tickets are available at the center, by calling 245-0087 or at www.LakeElsinoreOutlet.com.

Computer users to meet Saturday

TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Computer Users will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday for its annual meeting and a discussion about electronic gadgets.

Cheryl Wester will lead the discussion and members will bring their favorite goodies and Web sites to share.

The club meets at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. For information, call Jack Leathers at 699-9563.

Scouts to hold Girls Fest

RIVERSIDE - Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council are sponsoring GirlFest, a free community event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at California Baptist University.

The event is designed to introduce and inspire girls and their families to live a healthier life.

It will feature Ashley Argota, an actress and singer from American Girls Revue and the touring "Lion King," and recording artists Kandance Ferrel, Mishon Ratliff and Vanessa Jourdan, plus appearances by Erin Sanders, from Disney's "Zoey 101" and Christa B. Allen from CBS' "Cake."

Visitors do not have to be Scouts. Advanced registration is not required except for those who would like a patch and lunch buffet. For information, contact Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council at (800) 400-4475, Ext. 264 or www.gssgc.org.

The college is at 8432 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA.

Chess club to meet

MURRIETA - The Temecula Valley Chess Club will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday.

The meeting is open to all ages and players are asked to bring a chess board.

The meeting will be at Cloud 9 Coffee, 25395 Madison Ave. For information, 491-9053 or email petersurowski@yahoo.com.

Newcomers Club offers social

TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Newcomers Club invites new and prospective members to a coffee social at 11 a.m. Monday.

The club offers activities such as bridge, bunco, cards, dinner parties and day trips. For information, call Jill at 678-4401.

Art association meets Monday

MURRIETA - Fallbrook artist Jack Ragland will be the demonstrator when the Murrieta Gem of the Valley Art Association meets at 2 p.m. Monday.

Ragland paints in oil and acrylics.

The meeting is at the Murrieta Senior Center, 41717 Juniper St. For information, call 678-9660.

Southern research topic for society

TEMECULA - Advanced southern research will be the topic when the Temecula Valley Genealogical Society meets Monday at Temecula Public Library. The meeting has been moved up this month due to Thanksgiving.

Computer basics will be discussed during the brick wall class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The general meeting will follow, with Barbara Renick discussing uncommonly used resources and search techniques.

The library is at 30600 Pauba Road. For information, call Carol at 302-6055.

Senator's rep to address group

MURRIETA - Tom Rogers, district director for state Sen. Dennis Hollingsworth, will speak when the Murrieta Republican Women Federated meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at Murrieta Gardens

Hollingsworth represents much of Southwest County.

The meeting is at 24200 Monroe Ave. For reservations, call Sharon Dragonetti at 677-4465 or e-mail sharon.dragonetti@verizon.net.

Historical society meets Tuesday

LAKE ELSINORE - Music Over The Years will be the topic when the Lake Elsinore Historical Society holds its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

The meeting is in the group's museum and research library, in the basement of the Cultural Center, 183 N. Main St. For information, call 678-4049.

Lions Club golf tourney upcoming

MURRIETA - Sponsors and golfers are needed for the second annual Murrieta Lions golf tournament Nov. 9 at the SCGA Members Club.

The tournament benefits community projects, including vision and hearing care, scholarships and large-print book donations to local libraries. The competition begins at 9 a.m., and the $85 entry fee includes golf, a cart, goody bags, hole-in-one contest and an awards lunch.

For information, call 677-8548.

Military ball coming to base

CAMP PENDLETON -- Members of all branches of service are invited to the annual Military Ball Nov. 10 at Camp Pendleton, in celebration of the Marine Corps 232nd birthday.

The black tie event will include dinner, music and dancing, plus a speaker, Major Gen. Robert E. Haebel.

Tickets are $40. The event is hosted by the Military Officers Association of America, Camp Pendleton chapter.

For information or reservations, call Bill Brune at (760) 723-4751.

Hockey club hosts golf tournament

MENIFEE - The Inland valley Wild Midget 16A Hockey Club will host its first golf tournament Nov. 12 at Menifee Lakes Country Club.

The four-person best ball tournament will begin at noon. The cost is $125 per golfer, including an awards dinner, or $25 for dinner only. The event will include raffle prizes and a silent auction. The deadline to register is Nov. 2.

For information, call Vicki Miller at (909) 731-6563.

Kiwanis plan golf tourney

SUN CITY - The Kiwanis Club of Sun City-Menifee Valley will host its third annual Charity Golf Challenge to benefit Menifee Valley Community Cupboard on Nov. 16 at Menifee Lakes Country Club.

Former NFL players Dennis Harrah, Leroy Irvin and Reggie Doss will particiapte. The cost is $125 if purchased by Thursday, or $150 after. The cost is $30 for the banquet alone.

The tourney tees off at 12:30 p.m. For information, call Paul Wilkinson at 566-7111.

Group offers services, bingo

SUN CITY - Sun City Concern Inc., a community-supported service for Sun City and surrounding areas, offers services such as information and assistance, referrals to community services, outreach programs, telephone reassurance and gatekeeper programs, trips and bingo.

Bingo is held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road. Registration begins at 12:45 p.m. and the pot is $100.

Sun City Concern is open from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays at 29995 Evans Road. For information, call 679-2374.

Lions Club selling discount books

MURRIETA - The Murrieta Lions Club is selling 2008 discount books to raise funds for the club's sight conservation projects.

The books offer discounts on a host of restaurants, theaters, sports activities, special attractions and hotels. They will be on sale until December, for a cost of $20.

Books are available at Lions Club meetings at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Chancellor Place. For information or orders, call 698-5242 or 698-3394.

Women's Club plans benefit cruise

TEMECULA - The Temecula Valley Woman's Club is planning a trip to Mexico to benefit Michelle's Place, a breast cancer resource center.

"Fiesta at Sea" cruisers will set sail March 14 on Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas, returning March 17. Cabins begin at $329 per person.

For information and reservations, call 693-9880 or e-mail dmonsen@cruiseplanners.com.

Buddy Bowl gets grant from Pechanga

TEMECULA - Buddy Bowl, a nonprofit group that supports the recovery of military athletes disabled in the line of duty, recently received $2,500 from Pechanga Resort & Casino.

Buddy Bowl will be raising funds for military, law enforcement and children's-related charities at an annual flag football tournament on Nov. 24 at Camp Pendleton.

For information, visit www.buddybowl.org.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Story time weekly to library

WILDOMAR - Story time is held at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Mission Trail Library.

Parents are invited to bring their toddlers and preschool children to the library for stories, songs and crafts.

The library is at 34303 Mission Trail. For information, call 471-3855.

Play to benefit Invisible Children

LAKE ELSINORE - When Act 1 Theater Arts stages "Aida" this week, a portion of proceeds will go to the Invisible Children's organization, which brings awareness to the plight of the people caught in the Civil War in northern Uganda.

"Aida" will be staged Thursday to Sunday at Lakeside High School. Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday with matinees at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets cost $15, with $5 going to the Murrieta Valley High School's chapter of Invisible Children. Playgoers must mention the school when buying tickets.

Lakeside is at 32693 Riverisde Drive. For tickets or information, call 304-1010 or visit www.act1theaters.com

Jazz shows set in Old Town

TEMECULA - Jazz groups play at The Merc in Old Town at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday.

Shannon Kennedy will perform this week, followed by the Bob Weller Trio on Nov. 8, Rob Thorsen Trio on Nov. 15 and Sherry Williams on Nov. 29. Tickets are $15.

The concerts are at 42050 Main St. For information, call 308-6379 or visit www.TemeculaTheater.org.

College funding focus of workshops

MURRIETA - Workshops for parents of high school students on ways to fund a college education will be held Thursday and Saturday at the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce.

The workshop will cover things such as federal aid applications and descriptions of major student grants and loans. The workshops will be at 7:15 p.m. Thursday and 10:15 a.m. Saturday, at 24701 Madison Ave.

For reservations, call 240-5695. For information, call Daniel Lindsey at 760-6071.

CPR classes set for Saturday

CPR and first aid classes will be offered in Temecula and Murrieta on Saturday.

Classes for adult, child and infant CPR and first aid will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Mary Phillips Senior Center in Temecula.

Two-year certification cards will be issued upon completion of the classes. CPR and first aid can be taken together or as separate classes. Individual classes cost $35 and the combined class is $60, plus a materials fee of $15 or $20.

The classes are offered the first Saturday of the month at the center, 41845 Sixth St. For information, visit www.cityoftemecula.org.

Pediatric first aid and CPR courses will be offered by the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Parent Center from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The class meets Department of Public Social Services licensing requirements. The cost is $75 and registration is required before the day of the class.

The Parent Center is at Avaxat Elementary School, 24300 Las Brisas Road. For information or registration, call 304-1623.

Day of Beauty to benefit fire victims

MURRIETA - Fletcher-Smith The Spa will offer reduced-price beauty treatments Sunday, to benefit the American Red Cross and fire victims.

Entertainment, a raffle, food and spa treatments, including hair cuts, waxing and manicures, will be offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 39825 Alta Murrieta Drive, in the Toys R Us shopping center off Murrieta Hot Springs Road.

For information, call 677-2550.

Martial arts classes offered

LAKE ELSINORE - Tae kwon do classes for ages 4 to adult are offered Mondays at Lake Community Center. New sessions begin the first week of each month.

The Olympic-style classes, from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m., are taught by Master Tom Vo, a fifth-degree black belt. The monthly fee is $20.

The center is at 310 W. Graham Ave. For information, call 245-0442.

Hoops class starts next week

LAKE ELSINORE - A basketball skills course for children ages 7 to 12 will be offered Monday to Nov. 26 at Lake Community Center.

It will include four classes covering drills, conditioning and game play, for a cost of $20.

The center is at 310 W. Graham. To register, call the center at 245-0442.

Light Up a Life celebration upcoming

TEMECULA - The Visiting Nurse Association of the Inland Counties, Murrieta Hospice, will have its annual "Light Up a Life" remembrance and celebration of those who have died from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 10.

The event will be at the Murrieta Salvation Army Community Corps Center, 41270 Los Alamos Road.

For reservations or information, call 894-5340 .

Calendar sales benefit Habitat for Humanity

TEMECULA - The first Capture the Valley photography contest is over and the calendars are for sale, with half of the proceeds going to Inland Valley Habitat for Humanity.

The calendars sell for $12 and the winning photographers, whose works are featured in the calendar, are Jim Watters, Tambra Turano-Davis, Jeff Crace, Diane Gray, Gail Beardsley, Sammy Murmann, Yvonne Gaudet, Kathleen Anselmo, Colin Whaley, Mike Colombatto and Loren Scott.

To order, or for information, call 445-1215 or visit www.CaptureTheValley.com.