Quilt show is Saturday

The Californian

TEMECULA -- The Valley of the Mist Quilters Guild will hold the 10th annual Old Town Temecula Outdoor Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

More than 150 quilts on will be on display on eaves and porches of businesses along Old Town Front Street, from Moreno Street to Santiago Road, during the free event.

Valley of the Mist members will be on hand to answer questions and give information about featured quilts and quilt-making.

There will be a silent auction for small quilted items and a live auction for larger quilts, as well as quilts for sale.

A portion of the auction proceeds will go to Hugs Foster Family Agency, a local organization dedicated to providing safe, nurturing and stable homes to foster children.

Eleanor Burns will be the featured quilter during the show. Recognized as the Queen of Quilting, Burns is an author, quilt designer and the creator and star of television's "Quilt in a Day," which is aired on PBS stations nationwide.

As part of the quilt show, Burns and team are putting on a special USO Quilt Show at 7 p.m Friday. In keeping with the patriotic spirit of her newest book, "Victory Quilts," Burns will take on the role of Rosie the Riveter at the Temecula Community Recreation Center. Information and tickets are available on www.ValleyoftheMistQuilters.com.

For information, call Abigail Beaty at 678-3231 or visit www.valleyofthemistquilters.com.

Workshop to address Internet safety

The Californian

MURRIETA -- A free workshop on Internet safety and cyberbullying will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cole Canyon Elementary School. All area parents are invited.

Wayne Sakamoto and John Vandenburgh, of the Murrieta Valley Unified Safe Schools Unit, will show parents what dangerous activities are lurking in the cyber world. From cyber bullying to social networking sites, parents will learn strategies to address Internet safety with their children.

This workshop will examine the dangers that technology poses to children, teach parents why they need to enter the cyber world themselves, and give parents tools to keep children safe and away from high tech trouble. Parents can learn about social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook and Bebo, cyber bullying, instant messaging, YouTube, and a historical perspective analyzing the evolution of video gaming.

Cole Canyon is at 23750 Via Alisol. For information, call Karen Parris at 696-1600, Ext. 1022.

CLUB NEWS

University Women plan tour

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Branch of American Association of University Women is offering a free tour of Old Town at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Pam Grender, a local historian and club member, will point out places of interest and give the background and history of the city. After the tour, participants can visit the Temecula Valley Museum or the Children's Museum.

The tour begins outside the Children's Museum at 42081 Main St.

There is no charge for the tour, but fees are required to enter the museums.

Reservations are due by Thursday by calling Connie French at 676-3732.

Young Marines plan sale

TEMECULA -- Temecula Valley Young Marines will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Proceeds support the Young Marines in their quest to raise funds for their deployment to Hawaii for Veterans Day and kick start Temecula's Relay for Life event benefitting the American Cancer Society.

The sale is on Huron Street, off of Pechanga Parkway.

Chess club meets Sunday

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Chess Club will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday and Oct. 19 at Perks Coffee House.

Meetings are open to all ages and players are asked to bring a chess board.

Perks is at 26423 Ynez Road. For information, call 296-2320 or e-mail petersurowski@yahoo.com.

Genealogical society meets Monday

TEMECULA -- Forensic genealogy will be the topic when Temecula Valley Genealogical Society meets Monday at the Temecula Public library.

A genealogy class is offered from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by the general meeting at 6:45.

The class topic is the "The Linwood Plantation," which is near Jackson, La. Bernadine Anderson, a descendant of Linwood slaves, will discuss her family history and preservation efforts for the historical site.

At the general meeting, Colleen Fitzpatrick, an author of two best-selling books, will talk about how modern genealogists can tap into a nearly infinite library of information thanks to the Internet. She will discuss the best use of those resources and show how to further genealogy investigations by using a mix of the methods used by Sherlock Holmes and "CSI: Miami" to analyze a picture, prove a relationship or solve a family mystery.

The society normally meets the second Monday of the month, but will meet the first Monday of October due to the Columbus Day holiday.

The library is at 30600 Pauba Road. For information, call Carol Anderson at 302-6055 or visit www.tvgs.net.

Art group to meet

MURRIETA -- David Musser, known for his plein aire paintings of Wine Country, will give a demonstration when Gem of the Valley Art Association meets at 2 p.m. Monday at Murrieta Senior Center.

The club offers monthly competitions of members' artwork and winners are eligible for Artist of the Year and Hi-Point Artist of the Year awards.

The center is at 41717 Juniper St. For information, call Pat at 696-8268.

Newcomers plan events

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Newcomers Club will hold a free coffee social for new and prospective members at 11 a.m. Monday.

The club offers activities such as bridge, mahjongg, book clubs, dominoes and day trips.

For reservations and directions, call Millie at 677-8254.

The club's monthly general meeting and luncheon will begin at 11 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Temeku Country Club.

The program will feature country and Broadway songs by Dianne Schoharie. The cost is $18.

The country club is at 41687 Temeku Drive. For reservations, call Norma at 652-5119.

Coffee night scheduled for hearing-impaired

WILDOMAR -- A coffee night for hearing-impaired people is held the first Monday of the month at Olivera's coffee shop.

The social event is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 36068 Hidden Springs Road, Suite A.

The gathering also provides an opportunity for American sign language students to practice.

For information, call Olivera's at 678-1701.

Rotary to host governor's rep

TEMECULA -- Larry Grable, director of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Inland Empire office, will speak when the Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday at Marie Callender's restaurant.

Grable will discuss happenings in state government that affect Southwest County.

The meeting is open to the public.

Marie Callender's is at 29363 Rancho California Road. For reservations, call 600-7673 or e-mail daviesmmd1@msn.com by Sunday.

Library friends plan sale

LAKE ELSINORE -- Friends of the Lake Elsinore Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11.

There will be hardbacks, paperbacks and military books.

The sale will be in the Community Room, located directly behind the library at 600 W. Graham Ave.

Sons of Norway hosting dinner

TEMECULA -- Sons of Norway's Temecula Lodge, will host a salmon dinner Oct. 12. Social hour begins at 1 p.m. and the dinner is at 2.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $7.50 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children ages 6 and younger.

For information, location and reservations, call Tom Stanley at 699-8853.

Kiwanis, Rotary plan golf tourney

SUN CITY -- The Kiwanis Club of Sun City-Menifee Valley and the Rotary Club of Sun City-Menifee Valley will host the fourth annual Charity Golf Challenge on Nov. 14 at Menifee Lakes Country Club.

The event will benefit local Kiwanis and Rotary projects, as well as Menifee Valley Community Cupboard.

The cost is $125, or $30 for the banquet alone.

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

Cruise nights on hold

MURRIETA -- The Temecula Valley Car Club has temporarily cancelled its monthly cruise night.

The club, which had met the second Saturday of each month at Siggy's, is hoping to be able to reinstate the gatherings in the future.

For information, call Skip Humphrey at 830-7010.

Home tour tickets available

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Woman's Club will hold its Annual Holiday Home Tour and Gala Nov. 21 to 23.

The Salute to our Warriors Gala will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 21 at Keyways Winery. It will include dinner, entertainment, military color guard, no-host wine bar, live and silent auctions and desserts.

Tickets are $100, which include a Holiday Home Tour ticket. Proceeds are earmarked for the club's Wounded Veterans Van Project.

The Holiday Home Tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23, will feature three homes in Temecula's Wine Country that will be professionally decorated for the holidays.

There will also be a variety of vendors, artists and artisans, a food court, coffee and wine bar, and musical entertainment. Tickets are $30 in advance, or $35 at the door.

For tickets or information, call 302-1370 or visit www.tvwc.com.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Waltz classes begin this week

TEMECULA --Waltz classes will be offered Wednesday or Thursday evenings, beginning this week.

Classes will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 1 to 22, or Thursdays, Oct. 2 to 23, at the Temecula Community Center. The cost is $28 for either four-week session. Singles and couples ware welcome.

The center is at 28816 Pujol St. For information, call John Irwin at 676-1471.

Hospital offers volunteer classes

SUN CITY -- Valley Health System will hold a volunteer orientation class from 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday at Menifee Valley Medical Center.

The minimum age to volunteer is 16.

The hospital is at 28400 McCall Blvd. For information, call 679-8888, Ext. 7254.

Outlets offer program for preschoolers

LAKE ELSINORE -- The Lake Elsinore Outlets offer Kids Outlet, a free weekly program for preschoolers featuring arts, crafts and other activities from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays.

Friday -- Piggy Banks and Savings. Children will learn about savings and create their own piggy bank; Oct. 10 -- Get Spooky. Children create glitter Halloween magnets. Oct. 17 -- Halloween MaskSCARYade. Children will decorate Halloween-inspired masks; Oct. 24 -- Be Fit and Healthy Together; Oct. 31 -- It's a Halloween Kick-Off, with a spooky costume contest and crafts.

The Outlets is at 17600 Collier Ave. For information on Kids Outlet, call 245-0087 or visit www.lakeelsinoreoutlet.com.

YMCA ball is Saturday

TEMECULA -- The Red & Black fundraiser to benefiting the Southwest Family YMCA will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Wilson Creek Winery.

Tickets cost $95 per person, with proceeds benefiting youth and families through scholarships for YMCA programs.

For information, call 689-9622 or visit www.riversideymca.org/sw.html.

Gospel concert set for Saturday

TEMECULA -- The Southwest Gospel Concerts will present a free show at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Southwest Christian Church. The concert will feature David Regier, worship pastor at Southwest Christian Church, and Scott Hill, worhip pastor at Murrieta Valley Church.

No tickets are required, but an offering will be taken.

The church is at 28030 Del Rio Road. For information, call 308-1888.

Author to speak at library

MURRIETA -- Local author, musician and music critic K.R. "Skoot" Larson will give a presentation on his book, "The Real Gone Horn Gone Blues," at 2 p.m. Saturday at Murrieta Public Library.

He will answer questions and autograph his novel, the second of his Lars Lyndstom Zen-jazz mystery series.

The library is at 8 Town Square, at Kalmia Street and Adams Avenue. For information, visit www.murrieta.org/services/library or call 304-2665.

Fundraiser to benefit sick girl

MURRIETA -- A fundraiser for Kassidy Brewer, a 14-year-old Murrieta girl who is in a coma due to a brain tumor, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Murrieta Post Office center.

Martial artists will break boards to raise funds. Music will be performed by the band Hired Gunz.

The proceeds will go toward Kassidy's medical expenses. Any other funds will be donated to the Ronald MacDonald Center.

Kassidy belonged to a martial arts studio, Roblas-Ata, in the center at Los Alamos and Interstate 215. For information, call Michael at 696-7172.

Monthly art walk is Saturday

LAKE ELSINORE -- The Elsinore Valley Arts Network's monthly Art Walk will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday in downtown Lake Elsinore.

Local artists are invited to display their works at the event, which is held the first Saturday of the month through October and sponsored by the Elsinore Valley Arts Network and the Downtown Merchants Association.

For information, call Barbara Middlebrook at 245-8890 or Dottie Papin at 203-5150 or visit www.elsinorevalleyartsnetwork.org.

CLUB MEETINGS

VETERANS GROUPS

American Legion

SUN CITY -- American Legion Post 657, Sun City, meets at noon on the third Monday of the month in North Town Hall, Sun City Civic Association, 26850 Sun City Blvd.

Lunch costs $6.50. Information and reservations, 301-9869.

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.

Lake Elsinore Veterans of Foreign Wars

WILDOMAR -- The Lake Elsinore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1508 meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at 21180 Waite St.

Information, 674-4735.

Temecula Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4089 and the Ladies Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at 28075 Diaz Road.

The post opens at 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Information, 676-1541 or 699-9142.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

LAKE ELSINORE -- The U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 5-1 meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at the sheriff's station, 333 Limited St., Lake Elsinore.

Information, Pete Dawson, 202-1584.

WOMEN'S CLUBS

Assistance League of Temecula

Assistance League of Temecula meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Chapter House, 28720 Via Montezuma.

For information or reservation, call (626) 945-5492.

Menifee Valley Woman's Club

SUN CITY -- The Menifee Valley Woman's Club will meet at 11 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at United Methodist Church, 30220 Carmel Road. Information, 672-1355.

Murrieta For You Network

MURRIETA -- The Murrieta For You Network, whose mission is to help women grow personally and professionally, meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Country Garden Restaurant, 29000 Old Town Front St., Temecula.

Each meeting provides time to network and a speaker. Information, Robbie Motter at (888) 244-4420, 255-9200, rmotter@aol.com or www.4younetwork.org.

Professional Women's Roundtable

MURRIETA -- The Professional Women's Roundtable meets from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Sizzler, 27717 Jefferson Ave.

The Roundtable is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting businesswomen seek, create and achieve success.

Information, 852-4288.

Temecula Connection

MURRIETA -- Temecula Connection, a business networking group for women, meets from 8:30 to 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Honeycutt Farms restaurant.

The restaurant is at 40477 Murrieta Hot Springs Road. Reservations or information, Joan at 522-2697.

Victorian Tea Society

The Victorian Tea Society has groups throughout Southwest Riverside County that meet monthly for enjoyment of tea and friendship.

Annual dues are $20 and there is a $10 monthly fee to help the hostess defray her costs.

Information, Julie at 674-8949 or www.thevictorianteasociety.com.

Vineyard Valley Woman's Club

TEMECULA -- The Vineyard Valley Woman's Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at 41780 Butterfiled Stage Road, Building C.

The service club works in Temecula and Murrieta through various volunteer programs.

For information, call Gladys Uhrich at 676-2367.

Ladies Auxiliary, Wildomar Veterans of Foreign Wars

WILDOMAR -- The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1508 meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month at 21180 Waite St., Wildomar

Information, call 674-4735.

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.