WHAT'S HAPPENING
Garage sale to benefit shelter
TEMECULA -- A garage sale will be held Friday and Saturday with proceeds benefiting the Animal Friends of the Valleys.
The sale will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at 30482 Colina Verde in Temecula. It will feature appliances, jewelry, books, toys and furniture.
Organizers say the money raised will be donated to the local animal shelter. For information, call (951) 693-3142.
Puppy and kitten foster parents needed
TEMECULA -- Animal Friends of the Valleys is looking for foster parents for puppies and kittens.
Temporary homes are needed until permanent homes can be arranged.
For information and applications, visit www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.com or call Terry at (951) 674-0618.
Party to benefit medical group
MENIFEE -- A day- and night-long party will be held Saturday to benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
The event, which will run from noon to midnight, will feature a disc jockey, live music, a dance floor and raffles and a demonstration by the Metzger Freestyle Unlimited team from noon to 2 p.m.
There also will be vendors and kids activities such as pony rides, bounce houses and a petting corral.
The event will be held at Wooden Nickel Ranch, 25690 Holland Road in Menifee. Admission is $10 for adults; children 12 and younger will be admitted free.
For more information, call (951) 764-1188.
'Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt' set
WILDOMAR -- An "Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt" is set for Saturday at Welch Park on Gruwell Street.
The hunt will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 10:30 a.m. with all proceeds benefiting Wildomar Boy Scout Troop 332.
Face painting, children's crafts and other activities will be available.
For information, call (951) 677-7751.
Cheerleaders host Easter bunny
LAKE ELSINORE -- Titan cheerleaders from Temescal Canyon High School are holding a Spring Fling event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The activities will include an opportunity for children to have their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, a bounce house, an Easter egg hunt, and arts and crafts.
The event will be at the Lake Elsinore Market Place off Highway 74 near Interstate 15.
For information, call Dorenda at (951) 253-7250.
Scooter camp offered for kids
LAKE ELSINORE -- Champion riders from Team Scooter Tees will be offering a scooter camp on Saturday at Glory Indoor Skate Park.
The camp, which runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., will include instruction on the basics of riding, tricks, repairs, adjustments and modifications. It also includes use of the private park for a day -- scooters only -- lunch and freebies from sponsors.
The cost is $35, or $40 at the door. The camp is limited to 30 participants.
The skatepark is at 18541 Collier Ave. in Lake Elsinore. For information, call 249-2020.
Earth Day activities to kick off
LAKE ELSINORE -- A monthlong celebration of Earth Day will kick off Saturday at City Park.
The day will start with a 9 a.m. egg hunt for children ages 2 through 8. A kids eco fair, featuring a composting workshop, recycled crafts, calendar art contest and giveaways, will follow the hunt.
City Park is at 243 S. Main St. For information, call (951) 245-0442.
Outlets schedules Easter activities
LAKE ELSINORE -- A magical Easter event with live bunnies is scheduled for Saturday at the Lake Elsinore Outlets.
A magic show and dance performances are part of the agenda, with performances taking place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available for $5. Free Easter eggs, bags and cupcakes also will be handed out.
The Outlets is at 17600 Collier Ave.
'Beethoven Spectacular' offered
TEMECULA -- The Golden Valley Musical Society is presenting a "Beethoven Spectacular" on Saturday at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
Featuring the California Chamber Orchestra, the presentation includes Octet in Eb written in 1792.
Also on the bill is Quintet for Piano and Winds.
Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, $12.50 for students older than 12 and $2.50 for younger children.
Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performance are available at the theater box office or through the Web site www.goldenvalleymusicsociety.org.
Dixieland jazz featured Sunday
LAKE ELSINORE -- The Lakeside Dixieland Jazz Club is providing its monthly performance of Dixieland jazz and swing on Sunday at the Women's Club in Lake Elsinore.
The public is invited to the event, which starts at 1:30 p.m. Musicians also are invited to take part in the music at the club at 710 W. Graham Ave.
The featured band taking the stage at 3 p.m. is Nanette and Her Hotsy Totsy Boys.
Admission is $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers.
For information, call Arlene at (951) 245-9504.
Ballroom dance class scheduled
LAKE ELSINORE -- A ballroom dance class is being offered on Tuesdays this month at the Lake Elsinore Community Center.
The class will include instruction on the waltz, fox trot, rumba, cha cha, disco, salsa and tango. Singles and couples are welcome and no prior dance experience is needed. The cost is $20 for four classes.
Classes will be held each Tuesday this month from 7 to 8 p.m. at the center, 310 W. Graham Ave. For information, call (951) 245-0442.
Storm holds pet supply drive
LAKE ELSINORE -- The Lake Elsinore Storm and Animal Friends of the Valleys are teaming up to collect pet supplies.
Anyone who donates one bag of any type of kitty litter or Kong rubber chew toys will receive two free tickets to Opening Night on Thursday.
Donations can be taken to the ticket office at the stadium, 500 Diamond Drive in Lake Elsinore, through Wednesday.
For information, call (951) 245-4487.
Cross Walk set for April 10
TEMECULA -- A walk to commemorate Jesus' walk to the cross will be held in Temecula on April 10.
The 23rd annual event will have participants traveling from the Temeku Theater parking lot in the Mervyn's center to Sam Hicks Park in Old Town Temecula.
Walkers will gather at 11 a.m. and begin their trek at 11:15 a.m. A celebration at the park will follow from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.
For information, call Karen at (951) 302-1463.
Ballroom dance set for April 11
TEMECULA -- A ballroom dance is scheduled for 7:30 to 10 p.m. on April 11 at the Community Recreation Center.
Participants will dance to waltz, fox trot, swing and Latin music, provided by host and disc jockey John Irwin.
The cost is $7 per person and singles and couples of all ages are welcome.
To register, call (951) 694-6480. For information, call (951) 676-1421.
The recreation center is at 30875 Rancho Vista Road in Temecula.
MSJC offers fiction writing discussion
MENIFEE --- Award-winning poet and fiction writer Brandon Cesmat will present a reading and discussion of fiction writing at Mt. San Jacinto College on April 14.
The session begins at 12:30 p.m. in Room 927 of the Technology Building.
Cesmat teaches literature and writing at Cal State San Marcos and his work has appeared in numerous publications.
For information, call Rickianne at (951) 639-5642 or e-mail rrycraft@msjc.edu.
Rad Hatter to teach recycle magic
TEMECULA -- The Rad Hatter will teach kids and parents how to make a variety of cool things using recycled goods.
The event is part of the Temecula Community Services Department Family Fun Nights.
Registration for the April 17 event is recommended by calling (951) 694-6480.
The event takes place at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road in Temecula.
Spirit camp for kids scheduled
LAKE ELSINORE -- Titan cheerleaders from Temescal Canyon High School will put on a daylong spirit camp for children ages 5 to 11 on April 18.
The camp at the high school, 28755 El Toro Road, will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the cost is $25.
For information, call Dorenda at (951) 253-7250.
SENIOR NEWS
Senior association to meet Tuesday
WILDOMAR -- The Wildomar Senior Association will meet for its monthly potluck and program on Tuesday.
The group meets at 11:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Canyon Mobile Homes clubhouse, 21601 Canyon Drive. Visitors are welcome.
For information, call Margi at (951) 674-6820.
Senior center plans excursions
MURRIETA -- The Murrieta Senior Center is planning two trips in the next two months.
On Wednesday, the group will travel to the Palm Springs Follies, a Vaudeville act with a cast of retirees between the ages of 50 and 80. The cost is $74.
On May 28, participants will visit the Descanso Gardens, which features a spectacular array of flowers that are in bloom year-round. The trip also includes a 40-minute guided tour through the 165-acre grounds. That same day, attendees will visit the Norton Simon Museum. The cost is $44.
For information on either outing, call the center at (951) 304-7275.
Gospel choir seeks members
The Senior Gospel Community Choir is inviting all those age 50 are older who enjoy singing traditional and contemporary gospel, hymns and spirituals.
The nonprofit, spiritually based club is open to those of any ethnicity or religion.
For information, call Valerie at (951) 471-1780.
Senior driving classes offered
The AARP offers an ongoing driver safety program for mature drivers. The eight-hour course is offered for drivers 50 and older at various locations throughout Southwest County.
The course, which costs $12 for AARP members or $14 for non-members, can help participants save money on auto insurance.
Upcoming classes are:
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Canyon Lake Property Owners Association, 31512 Railroad Canyon Road in Canyon Lake. Registration, (951) 244-6841, Ext. 610.
- 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 20 and 21, San Diego National Bank, 31990 Temecula Parkway. Registration, (951) 312-4120.
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sun City Civic Association, 26850 Sun City Blvd. Register after 1 p.m., (951) 244-7513
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 10, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road in Sun City. Registration, (951) 672-9673.
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 25, Sun City Civic Association West Room, 26850 Sun City Blvd. Registration, (951) 672-9673.
Also, a four-hour renewal course is offered for those who have completed the full eight-hour course in the last four years. Those class dates are:
- 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 14, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road in Sun City. Registration, (951) 672-9673.
- Noon to 4:30 p.m. April 16, Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth St. in Temecula, Registration, (951) 312-4120.
HEALTH NEWS
Three blood drives set this week
Three blood drives are scheduled in Southwest County this week.
The drives will be held from:
- 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Keck Insurance Agency, 28936 Old Town Temecula.
- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Catherine of Alexandra Parish, 41875 C St. in Temecula
- 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Menifee Valley Medical Center, 28400 McCall Blvd. in Sun City.
Donors must be 16 years old, healthy and weigh at least 110 pounds; the process takes about an hour.
Cesarean awareness group to meet
TEMECULA -- The Cesarean Awareness Network will meet Saturday to celebrate Cesarean Awareness Month.
The group will gather at 11 a.m. at Pat & Oscar's restaurant, 29375 Rancho California Road in Temecula.
Cake and burgundy Cesarean awareness ribbons will be provided. For information or to RSVP, call Kelleen at (951) 479-8639.
