TEMECULA -- Google and blogging will be the topics when the Temecula Valley Computer Users Group meets Saturday.

At 8 a.m., club member Mike Loring will share basic information about getting around on a computer, touching on Internet, E-mail, file management and other computer uses.

Around 9:30, member Cheryl Wester will talk about tricks to make searching for information easier and teach attendees how to set up a blog.

The meeting will be at the Rancho California Water District, 42135 Winchester Road. For information, call Jack Leathers at 699-9563.

CLUB NEWS

Girls to share camp experiences

TEMECULA -- Five local students who attended the one-week Tech-Trek Science-Math camp at San Diego State University will tell about their experience when the American Association of University Women of Temecula Valley meets at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Temecula Public Library.

The recipients of scholarships to the camp from the organization were Alexandra Feliciano and Arica Natssar from Lake Elsinore, Corynne McDonald from Murrieta and Scarlett Wright and Alexa Newland from Temecula. The summer camp is designed to foster and develop a continued interest in science, math and technology.

The library is at 41000 County Center Drive. For information, contact Stacey McClintick at 303-8245 or fhsmcclintick@adelphia.net or call Lauren Greenberg at 695-4591.

Marine group plans

Sept. 11 service

MURRIETA -- To mark the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, members of the Murrieta/Temecula Marine Corp League will hold a ceremony at 9 a.m. Monday and the flag pole at the Colony.

The American's Creed will be part of the ceremony. The colony is at 40603 Colony Drive. For information, call 600-0542.

Newspaper research topic for genealogy society

TEMECULA -- How newspapers can in research will be a topic when the Temecula Valley Genealogical Society meets the Monday at the Temecula Library Community Room.

A beginning genealogy class will be offered at 5:30 p.m. Dotye Summers will discus what type of information to look for other than obituaries and marriage notices, ways to find what newspapers are available for particular areas of interest and how to acquire copies.

During the general meeting, Bob and Rosemary Lowe will bring to life the common Union soldier of the Civil War. Bob Lowe will describe what it was like to serve the Union during that period, show the uniforms, weapons and equipment and soldier would likely carry and use.

Meetings are the second Monday the month. The library is at 41000 County Center Drive. For information, call Carol at 302-6055.

Newcomers Club plans events

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Newcomers Club offers a free coffee social at 10:30 a.m. the first Monday of each month for new and prospective members. The next social will be Monday.

For reservations and location, call Emily at 301-5926.

The club's monthly luncheon will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 18 at Temeku Hills Country Club.

All new and prospective members are invited. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. and the cost for lunch is $16. Catherine Thom from the Temecula Olive Company will speak. Reservations are due by Monday by calling Ellie Hamman at 461-1714.

The restaurant is at 41687 Temeku Drive.

Garden club plans first meeting

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Garden Club will open its 2006 season Tuesday with its annual membership tea, welcoming old and new members.

The speaker will be Julian Duval, president/CEO of the Quail Botanical Gardens, a 35-acre nonprofit botanical reserve and wildlife sanctuary in Encinitas. One of its missions is to participate in the conservation of rare, threatened and endangered plant species.

Meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Assistance League, 28720 Via Montezuma.

The public is invited to attend any of the meetings, however reservations must be made for this one by calling Ann Spogli at 303-1627.

Garden club opens season

MURRIETA -- The Murrieta Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the season at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Community Center.

The speaker will be from Lowe's. A potluck lunch of sandwiches, cold salads and desserts will follow the meeting.

The center is at 41810 Juniper St. For information, call Julie at 698-9414.

Women's group to meet

CANYON LAKE -- The Canyon Lake Woman's Connection will be "Cruising Into Fall" when it has a luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Canyon Lake Lodge.

Kris Peterson, a personal trainer, will explain her idea of "Having a Bad Hair Day." The featured singer will be Laura Ham and there will be a fashion show from Dee's Fashion

The cost is $13. The lodge is at 22200 Canyon Club Drive. For reservations, call LaRue at 244-6470 or Gerry at 678-1407. Free child care is available with reservation.

The group, which is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries/Christian Women's Clubs, also offers a Prayer Connection at 9:30 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month. For information, call Juanita at 246-9773.

Genealogical society to hear about Internet research

WILDOMAR -- Anne J. Miller will speak about Internet research in genealogy when the Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 13.

Miller will focus on finding ancestors on less common sites

The group meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Mission Trail Library, 34303 Mission Trail Drive. For information, call Candy Peterson at 244-8715.

Corvette Club to meet

TEMECULA -- Corvettes of Temecula Valley will have its next meeting Sept. 14. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7, at Marie Callender's, 29363 Rancho California Road.

The club, which meets the second Thursday of the month, is open to Corvette owners, and prospective members are welcome.

The club will have its 3rd Annual Day of Wine & Roses Corvette Rally Sept. 16 at Lake Skinner.

The club's monthly mystery lunch run will be Sept. 24.

For reservations or information about the group, visit www.corvettesoftv.com.

Rose society plans meeting

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Rose Society have a dead heading demonstration when it meets at 10 a.m. Sept. 15.

The meeting will be at Rose Haven on Jedediah Smith and Cabrillo roads. For information, call 471-8791 or visit www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org.

AAUW holds membership drive

TEMECULA -- The American Association of University Women Temecula Valley will hold its fall membership drive, "Shape the Future," from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 14.

The event will be an opportunity to learn about the programs and projects sponsored by the AAUW.

For information and location, call Bonnie at 693-4591 or Candace at 699-4640.

Elks Club plans fund raiser

WILDOMAR -- The Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge will host a fundraiser for its Major Project Sept. 16.

Major Project is an Elks' agency that has aided children with disabilities since 1950.

There will be a dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a musical show featuring the Ophelia Theater group at 7:30.

The cost is $17.50 . Tickets are available at the lodge, 33700 Mission Trail. For information, call Bob Becker at 244-9184 or the lodge, 674-6804.

Lions Club offers hearing aids to needy

MURRIETA -- The Murrieta Lions Club participates in a program that makes hearing aids available to qualified low-income persons.

After a doctor determines that a person is deaf because of physical conditions and a hearing specialist has performed an evaluative test, interested persons may contact the club to determine if they qualify for the program.

For information, call Tonia at 698-5242.

CLUB MEETINGS

FACTS

TEMECULA -- FACTS, a group for parents of autistic children, will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 9 at the Starbucks in The Promenade mall.

The group meets the second Wednesday of each month. For information, visit www.FACTSfamilies.org.

Greek-American club

A Greek-American cultural club has been formed in Southwest County.

The group plans monthly dance marathons and family activities such as bus tours.

For information, call 698-7176.

Kiwanis Club of Temecula-Murrieta

TEMECULA -- The Kiwanis Club of Temecula-Murrieta meets at 7:15 a.m. each Wednesday at Country Garden restaurant.

Kiwanis is an international organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

The restaurant is at 29000 Old Town Front St. For information, call Tony at 334-8972 or e-mail kiwanistemecula@yahoo.com.

Knitting Ministry

WILDOMAR -- Cornerstone Community Church is seeking volunteers for its Knitting Ministry. The group meets weekly and creates hats, scarves and gloves for the homeless of Lake Elsinore and surrounding areas.

In addition, last year's participants crocheted and donated more than 100 afghans for children admitted to area trauma units.

The group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Cornerstone Community Church, 34570 Monte Vista Drive. For information, call Cathy at 674-8661.

Murrieta Breakfast Lions Club

MURRIETA -- The Murrieta Breakfast Lions Club meets at 7 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the fellowship hall at St. Martha's church, 37200 Whitewood Ave.

For information, call 677-8548, 294-0307 or 296-9894.

Stay at Home Moms of Murrieta

MURRIETA -- Stay at Home Moms of Murrieta is a group of mothers who share similar circumstances and seek friends for themselves and their children.

Activities include park days, field trips, play groups, a moms' night out and crafting groups.

For information, call Tonya at 894-4389.

Temecula Christian Businessmen's Fellowship

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Christian Businessmen's Fellowship meets regularly throughout the year and also conducts jail services.

For information, call 506-6495 or 676-0353.

Temecula Valley Car Club

MURRIETA -- The Temecula Valley Car Club will have its monthly cruise night from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Siggy's restaurant at 26820 Jefferson Ave.

Trophies and raffle prizes will be given away. For information, call Sam at 677-3493 or Skip at 244-3202.

Temecula Valley Optimist Club

TEMECULA -- The newly chartered Temecula Valley Optimist Club will meet twice next week.

Meetings will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rancho De Andallusia Winery, 32828 Wolf Store Road, and 10 a.m. Thursday at California Tae Kwon Do Center, 26111 Ynez Road.

For information, call Cori Carey at 334-1823.

Temecula Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars

TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4089 will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Members gather the second Tuesday of each the month.

The post is accepting members. Applicants must prove their qualifications.

The post opens at 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 28075 Diaz Road. For information, call 676-1541 or 699-9142.

Toastmasters

MURRIETA -- Two Toastmasters clubs, a group that helps people improve their communication skills, meet regularly in Southwest County.

The Temecula Toastmasters meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first, second and third Tuesday of the month at the Riverside County Office of Education, 24980 Las Brisas.

For information, call Karen at 461-2972 or visit www.temeculatoastmasters.org.

The Toast of the Valley Toastmasters Club, meets at 11:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday at the Temecula Public Library, 41000 County Center Drive. For information, visit www.toastofthevalley.org.