COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Nov. 29 TEMECULA Tree lighting
The city of Temecula will hold its annual Christmas Tree Lighting event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at the Temecula Duck Pond, 28250 Ynez Road. Enjoy a tasty treat, a visit from Santa and festive music while awaiting the tree lighting countdown.
Dec. 3 TEMECULA Coffee Connection
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Coffee Connection networking event at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3. The free event will include sponsor presentations, networking breakout rooms, and business updates. For more information or to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/xutsd2z4.
Dec. 3 TEMECULA Christmas parade
Santa’s Electric Light Parade will make its way through Temecula beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. The parade route runs along Jefferson Avenue north from Del Rio Road. Bring blankets and chairs to sit on.
Dec. 4 LAKE ELSINORE Waste collection
The city of Lake Elsinore will hold its next household hazardous waste drop-off event for city residents from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 4, at 512 N. Langstaff St., next to the Public Works Yard. Items accepted include automotive chemicals, batteries, electronics, household chemicals and cleaners and paint. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ household-waste-dropoff.
Dec. 4 MENIFEE Tree lighting
The city of Menifee will kick off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting ceremony from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Mt. San Jacinto College, 28237 La Piedra Road. The event is free to the public and will include games, crafts for kids and snow for sliding. The city, in collaboration with the Menifee
Valley Community Cupboard and Menifee Police Department, will be collecting food and gift donations for local families in need.
Dec. 4 LAKE ELSINORE Winter Fest
The city of Lake Elsinore will hold a Winter Fest celebration from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, on Main Street downtown. The free event will include a holiday parade, tree lighting, sled runs, and arts and crafts. There will also be food and merchandise vendors and some low-cost amusements, as well as photos with Santa.
Dec. 4 MURRIETA Donuts with Santa
The city of Murrieta will hold a Donuts with Santa event at three locations in the city from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Admission costs one non-perishable food item per person and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to 300 children. The event will be at Alderwood Clubhouse, 28610 Baxter Road; Copper Canyon Park, 23790 Via Alisol; and Town Square Park, 11 Town Square.
Dec. 5 TEMECULA Sunday Funday at Vail HQ
Vail Headquarters will host its next 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.
Dec. 8-19 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 include 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. Information: https://tinyurl.com/yzxzwhe6.
Dec. 9 MURRIETA/WILDOMAR Networking breakfast
The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly networking breakfast on Dec. 9.
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 VALLEYWIDE Blood donations
Donations of blood and plasma are needed for patients throughout the region. LifeStream continues to host mobile blood drives at various locations as well as collections at its regular locations. Face coverings are required of all donors, regardless of location, and all potential donors are subject to a temperature check and COVID-19 symptom review before admission to the donor waiting area. The Murrieta donation center is a 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, and is open seven days a week; hours vary. For hours or for more information, visit www.lstream.org.