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Sept. 17 MURRIETA State of the City

The Murrieta 2020 State of the City event will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 17. The theme is “Strengthened by Community” and the event will feature Mayor Gene Wunderlich with updates from the city’s leadership team. The event will be livestreamed on the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, www.facebook.com/mmwcoc; the city of Murrieta Facebook page, www.facebook.com/cityofmurrieta; and the chamber’s

Youtube channel, tinyurl.com/murrietachamber.

Sept. 20 TEMECULA Health & Wellness Fair

The city of Temecula will host a free Drive-thru Health & Wellness Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 20 at the Mary Phillips Senior Center parking lot, 41845 Sixth St. There will be free blood pressure and glucose screenings, health information, dental hygiene kits, giveaways, prizes and more. For more information, call (951) 694-6464.

Sept. 20-Oct. 4 TEMECULA Virtual color run

Temecula’s annual F.I.T. Fun Color Run is going virtual this year and will take place over two weeks: Sept. 20 to Oct. 4. Participants can race at their own pace, choosing a personal race course, preferred date and time, and tracking their miles using a device of their choice. All runners receive a T-shirt, medal, powder packets in three vivid colors, hand sanitizer and an obstacle course pamphlet. Participants can upgrade to a Premium package to receive a racing bib, cheer poms, sidewalk chalk additional color packets and squeeze bottles. For more information, or to register, visit temeculaca.gov/register or call (951) 694-6410.

Sept. 22 MURRIETA Candidate forum

The Murrieta/wildomar Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual City Council candidates forum at 6 p.m. Sept. 22. Watch live on the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ MMWCOC, or the chamber’s Youtube channel, tinyurl.com/murrietachamber. Candidates for Murrieta Council Districts 3 and 4 will be featured.

Sept. 22 TEMECULA Women in Business

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its 14th annual Women in Business: Together, We Rise Up conference. Held virtually, the conference will feature keynote speakers, workshops and breakout rooms. The cost is $45 per person. Register at https://tinyurl.com/chamber-womenbusiness.

Sept. 24-Oct. 4 TEMECULA Plein air competition

The city of Temecula is inviting local artists to participate in the 13th annual Ralph Love Plein Air Competition from Sept. 24-Oct. 4. Artists are invited to paint from three locations: Old Town Temecula, Temecula Wine Country or city of Temecula parks. To qualify for judging, canvas submissions must be stamped between Sept, 24 and Oct. 4; stamps are available from the Temecula Valley Museum by calling (951) 694-6455. Apply online at temeculaca.gov and register for activity #9030.201. Cost is $30. For more information, call (951) 694-6455.

Email community event information to temecula@sduniontribune.com.