COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Dec. 19 TEMECULA Sunday Funday at Vail HQ

Vail Headquarters will host its weekly Sunday Funday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with local vendors, train and stagecoach rides, family activities and a DJ on the Vail Headquarters Stage. Vail Headquarters is at 32115 Temecula Parkway. For information, visit www.vailhq.com.

Through Dec. 19 LAKE ELSINORE Winter Lights Kingdom

The Winter Lights Kingdom event, a drive-thru holiday lights spectacular, will be held Dec. 8 through Dec. 19 at the Lake Elsinore Storm stadium, 500 Diamond Drive. The event includes lights, projectors, life-size sculptures and letters to Santa. A daylight experience is available from noon to 4 p.m. and a night experience is from 5 p.m. to midnight. For information or to purchase tickets, visit https:// tinyurl.com/yzxzwhe6.

Dec. 21 TEMECULA Blood drive

The San Diego Blood Bank will hold a blood drive hosted by the Promenade Temecula mall from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at the mall, 40820 Winchester Road, in front of the Edwards Theatre. Donors will receive a voucher for a free entree (up to $14) courtesy of the Broken Yolk. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 114 pounds, and be in good health. Call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org for more information.

Dec. 25 TEMECULA Community dinner

Local Rotary clubs and the city of Temecula will host a free community Christmas dinner for the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas Day. A dinner of ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert will be served at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 451845 Sixth St. To volunteer, call Julie Ngo at (619) 246-0489. Tax-deductible donations can be made online at https://squareup.com/store/community-christmas-dinner or by mailing a check made payable to “Community Christmas Dinner” to P.O. Box 2203, Temecula, CA 92593. Donations of pies are also needed; call (951) 265-8557.

Dec. 28 MURRIETA Coffee talks

The Coffee with the City of Murrieta series continues at 8:30 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The free events hosted by the city and the Murrieta/wildomar Chamber of Commerce provide an opportunity for residents to connect with city officials. For more information, visit https://business.murrietachamber.org/events/ calendar/2021-09-01

Dec. 31 TEMECULA New Year’s Eve Grape Drop

Ring in the new year at the city of Temecula’s infamous Grape Drop. The event, from 6 p.m. Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1, will include live music, food vendors, children’s activities and a fun zone. Guests can count down to the new year twice — at 9 p.m. to mark the arrival on the East Coast and at midnight to mark arrival on the West Coast. Festivities will be held at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main St.

Through Jan. 2 TEMECULA Temecula on Ice

The Temecula on Ice skating rink at Town Square Park is open for skating through Jan. 2. Admission costs $18 with skate rental and $13 without skate rental; Bobby the Seal skate aids can be rented for $8. The rink will be open 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Christmas Day skating will be from noon to 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve skate session will be from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and will cost $25, including skate rental. Information: https://temeculaca.gov/holidays.

Jan. 7 TEMECULA Coffee Connection

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Coffee Connection networking event at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7. The free event will include sponsor presentations, networking breakout rooms, and business updates. Information: https:// tinyurl.com/4669cbye.

Jan. 11 WILDOMAR Coffee talks

The monthly Coffee with the City of Wildomar series continues at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 11. Held the second Tuesday of the month, the free events hosted by the city and the Murrieta/wildomar Chamber of Commerce provide an opportunity for residents to connect with city officials. Email Rhonda Warner at rwarner@mwcoc.org for more information.

Jan. 13 MURRIETA/WILDOMAR Networking breakfast

The Murrieta/wildomar Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly networking breakfast on Jan. 13. The meeting includes networking from 7:30 to 8 a.m. followed by the regular program at 8 a.m. Cost is $15 for pre-registered members, $25 for pre-registered non-members, $30 at the door for anyone not registered in advance; Soap Box Minute costs $25. Information: https://tinyurl.com/murr-chamber-events.

Ongoing TEMECULA Temecula Valley Museum

The Temecula Valley Museum has reopened to the public. The museum, at 28314 Mercedes St., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. For information about exhibits and events, visit temeculavalleymuseum.org.

TEMECULA Chamber events

The Temecula Chamber of Commerce offers webinars and events to connect and educate the local business community. To sign up, visit http://members.temecula.org/events.

MURRIETA Senior games

The Murrieta Senior Center staff has compiled a list of free online games for seniors. Visit www.murrietaca.gov/facilities/facility/details/senior-center-7 for links to games.