Osmond to speak at family summit
MORENO VALLEY -- Alan Osmond, the oldest member of the singing Osmond family, will speak at the State of the Family Summit from 8 to 11 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Moreno Valley Conference Center.
Osmond, a multiple sclerosis survivor, and father of eight boys, will speak about the importance of families and how communities can strengthen them.
During the event, Judge Paul Zellerbach will be honored as the first recipient of the Peggy Fouke-Wortz "Champion of the Family" award. Zellerbach was selected for his dedication to the community and for his work as chairman of the association's board.
The award was established in honor of Fouke-Wortz, who died earlier this year at the age of 89. The philanthropist had a commitment to serve the forgotten and disadvantaged members of the community.
The cost is $35 per person. Proceeds will go to Family Service Association.
The Moreno Valley Conference Center is at 14075 Frederick St. For information, call 686-1096.
CLUB NEWS
Piano Guild to meet
Pianists who love classical music are invited to attend a meeting of The Piano Guild at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
The guild's purpose is to promote the education of piano literature. Members also will explore musical style, a little theory, interpretation and performance of major classical composers.
The guild meets the second Wednesday of the month. For information, call Victor at 201-9383.
Corvettes club to meet
TEMECULA -- Corvettes of Temecula Valley will hold its monthly membership Thursday.
Dinner is at 6 p.m. followed by meeting at 7 at Mexico Chiquito, 41841 Moreno Road.
For information, visit www.corvettesoftv.com.
Blue Thong seeks members
The Blue Thong Society a nationwide organization for women ages 40 to 60 sharing lively lifestyles, youthful attitudes and support of local charities, is seeking members.
There are chapters in Murrieta, Temecula Valley and Fallbrook. Monthly meetings are held the second Saturday with a lunch bunch the first Tuesday.
For reservations or information, e-mail Mary Beth Stoneman at mbstoneman@msn.com.
Social club to meet
TEMECULA -- The Encore Club will have its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Romano's Macaroni Grill.
The cost is $23. Magician Tennessee Ernie Lake will perform.
The club seeks to have social gatherings become a venue for making friends, keeping in touch with old friends and enjoying a variety of theater outings, casino trips and cruises.
Future activities include seeing "On Golden Pond" Nov. 14 at Riverside Community Playhouse; "Traditions of Christmas" in El Cajon and a Christmas dinner dance Dec. 5.
The restaurant is at 41221A Margarita Road. For information, call Nancy Waligorsky at 301-8098.
Murrieta Garden Club to meet
MURRIETA -- Planting bulbs in pots will be the topic when the Murrieta Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Murrieta Community Center.
The center is at 41816 Juniper S. For information, call Lorraine at 698-7583.
Temecula Garden Club to meet
TEMECULA -- Olive Pratt of the Town & Country African Violet Society will speak when Temecula Valley Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Community Recreation Center.
Pratt will be give a presentation on how to pot, grow and multiply African violets.
For information, e-mail Sue Halderman at sue@mrh.org or visit www.temeculavalleygardenclub.org.
The meeting is at 30875 Rancho Vista Road.
Parton rep to address group
TEMECULA -- Pam Hunsacker of the Dolly Parton Foundation will speak when the Temecula Noon Rotary Club meets at noon Oct. 15 at Sizzler in Temecula.
The Dolly Parton Foundation provides books throughout the nation to children 1 to 5 years old.
More than 40 Rotary Clubs are participating in the program. The Temecula club has budgeted funds to have up to 500 books mailed monthly to children in Southwest County at a cost of $28 per year per child.
Sizzler is at 27717 Jefferson Ave. For information, call 377-2423.
For information on the book program, visit www.imaginationlibrary.com.
Women's Connection plans country fair
TEMECULA -- The Temecula Valley Women's Connection will hold a "Country Fair" at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 15 at Pat & Oscar's.
Singer and composer Roxanne Eilers will talk about how to "Break Out, Break Through When Everything is Breaking Down." There will also be silent and live auctions.
The cost is $15 per person, which includes lunch and complimentary childcare.
The restaurant is at 29375 Rancho California Road. For reservations, call Christine at 677-8187 or e-mail cw4cwc@verizon.net.
Proposition topic of talk
TEMECULA -- "Primer on the Props: How to Evaluate Initiatives" will be the topic of discussion when Citizens for Democracy meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Mary Phillips Senior Center.
Utilizing criteria established by the League of Women Voters, the 12 propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot will be evaluated and discussed.
Citizens for Democracy is a grassroots, nonpartisan organization dedicated to enhancing the democratic process.
The center is at 41845 Sixth St. For information, call 694-6582.
Woman's club to meet
SUN CITY -- The next meeting of the Menifee Valley Woman's Club will be at 11 am. Oct. 16.
The club meets at Sun City United Methodist Church, 30220 Carmel Road. For information, call 244-4422.
Rose Society to meet
TEMECULA -- Irises will be the topic when the Temecula Valley Rose Society meets at 10:15 a.m. Oct. 16 at Temecula Public Library Community Room.
Iris grower and hybridizer Leon Vogel will present will discuss how to grow and groom blue-ribbon iris. Vogel is the immediate past president of the San Diego Iris Society and a local grower. A complementary light lunch will be available.
For information, call Kathy at 551-5505 or visit www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org.
The library is at 30600 Pauba Road.
Radio club to offer testing
MURRIETA -- The Golden Triangle Amateur Radio Club will offer amateur radio license testing at 9 a.m. Oct. 18.
Testing will be at Rancho Springs Medical Center, 25500 Medical Center Drive.
For reservations or information, call Karl Gronbach at 600-9018 or e-mail kgron@verizon.net.
Elks to host bingo party
LAKE ELSINORE -- Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge will host a bingo party Oct. 19 to raise funds for the Elks National Foundation, which provides scholarships for high school seniors.
Doors will open at noon with games starting at 2 p.m. There will be special buy-ins at $25, as well as extra cards.
The party will take place at the lodge's temporary location at Trevi Entertainment Center, 32250 Mission Trail.
For information and tickets, call Wayne or Carol Wren at 600-0099 or Don and Eve Fitchner at 679-9028.
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.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Health events scheduled
A number of free and low-cost community health events are scheduled at Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar and Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta.
-- Physician Seminar, Heart Healthy -- 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Learn about common, but lesser-known, symptoms of heart disease. Rancho Springs Medical Center, Conference Center. Continental breakfast served. Free.
-- Physician Seminar and Demonstration, Wii Fit -- 9 a.m. Oct. 15. Wii Fit, developed by Nintendo, is an exercise gaming system that mimics real-life movements. Find out about this innovative way to get fit and give it a try. Rancho Springs Medical Center. Healthy breakfast served. Free.
-- Diabetes Education, two-part class -- 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 and 18. Learn how to control or prevent diabetes. Rancho Springs Medical Center, Conference Center. Free.
-- Prostate Cancer Screening -- 8 a.m. Nov. 1. PSA blood test and digital rectal screening. Inland Valley Medical Center, Main Conference Room. Continental breakfast served. $15.
-- Healthy Cooking Demonstration and Tasting -- 10 a.m. Nov. 5. Leah DiBernardo, a local chef who uses fresh, local ingredients to whip up simple, tasty recipes, will show how to easily prepare healthy "comfort" foods, especially for fall. Rancho Springs Medical Center. Free
Rancho Springs Medical Center is at 25520 Medical Center Drive, Murrieta. Inland Valley Medical Center is 36485 Inland Valley Drive, Wildomar.
For reservations, call (800) 879-1020.
Nonprofits sought for festival
TEMECULA --- Nonprofit community service organizations are invited to participate in the city's Halloween Family carnival from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at Ronald Reagan Sports Park.
Groups may request a 10-foot, by 10-foot game booth for no charge. The group is responsible for providing table, chairs, canopies and game supplies. The city will provide candy and prizes.
For information or an application, call 694-6480.
Vendor space offered
MURRIETA -- Vendor spaces are available for two events in Murrieta.
A Holiday Gift Boutique will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at the Murrieta Senior Center and the Festival under the Stars Craft Fair will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 at Town Square Park.
Both events will include vendors selling homemade goods and direct sale company items.
Booth space for the Holiday Gift Boutique costs $7. Space for Festival Under the Stars is $30.
Applications for either are available at the Murrieta Senior Center, 41717 Juniper St., or online at www.murrieta.org. For information, call 304-7275, Ext. 6652.
Mountain Rescue Unit holding auction
Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit is holding a raffle for a weekend golf package for two in order to raise operational funds.
The grand prize includes two nights and two rounds of golf at the Warner Springs Ranch. Second prize is children's golf lessons with PGA pro Mike Raschko.
Funds raised will go toward operational expenses and the training on a large group of members who have recently joined the team.
RMRU is a volunteer, nonprofit, mountain search and rescue team.
Raffle tickets, at $5 apiece or $20 for five, can be purchased online at www.rmru.org.
