COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Editor’s note: As coronavirus cases fluctuate, some events may be canceled or moved online. Please check with the event organizers/websites to confirm before attending.
June 18 TEMECULA Juneteenth celebration
The city of Temecula will celebrate freedom and perseverance at its Juneteenth celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Town Square Park in Old Town. The free, open house event marking the emancipation of enslaved people on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, will include live entertainment, artist booths, vendors, a fun zone and food. For information, visit temeculaca.gov/juneteenth.
June 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.
June 20 MURRIETA Dog Tales
The Murrieta Public Library holds its Dog Tales program at 4:30 p.m. Mondays, except holidays. The program, in partnership with Love on a Leash, provides trained reading education assistance dogs for children ages 3 to 12 to read to. Arrive early to sign up for a 10-minute slot. The library is at 8 Town Square.
June 20-24 TEMECULA Safety Town
Temecula Sunrise Rotary will hold two five-day interactive programs for children with a focus on safety this month at Pauba Valley Elementary School in Temecula. Safety Town teaches children ages 5 to 8 about subjects such as stranger safety, street and fire safety, and bike and water safety, among others. The program will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 20-24. The cost is $50 per person, $45 for each sibling. Participants will not be turned away because of inability to pay. Early registration is recommended. Call (951) 698-6116 for a flyer and registration form. Information: www.temeculasunriserotary.com.
June 21 TEMECULA Farmers market
The Vail Headquarters Certified Farmers Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at 32115 Temecula Parkway. Vendors offer fresh produce, cut flowers, local honey, specialty foods and more, and there are activities for children. For information, visit https:// www.vailhq.com/farmers-market.
June 22 TEMECULA Morning Mixer
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its June Morning Mixer at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, at Guiltless Food Co., 27725 Jefferson Ave., Suite 104. The event is free for chamber members, $30 for guests. Registration is required at https://members.temecula.org/events.
June 23 TEMECULA Summer Concert Series
The Temecula Summer Concert Series continues with 80s Allstarz on Thursday, June 23, at the Temecula
Amphitheater, 30875 Rancho Vista Road. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks. Also playing this summer Eagles Ronstadt Experience on July 7, Stone Soul on July 14, Journey Captured on July 21 and Detroit Underground on July 28. Information: https://temeculaca.gov/1165/Summer-Concert-Series.
June 23-27 SOUTHWEST COUNTY Blood drives
The San Diego Blood Bank will hold several blood drives hosted by local businesses in Southwest Riverside County from June 23 to June 27. Donors will receive a San Diego Padres blood drive T-shirt, while supplies last. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in good health. Photo ID is required. For information or to make an appointment, call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org.
June 23: Barons Market, 32310 Clinton Keith Road, Wildomar. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 24: Milgard Windows, 26879 Diaz Road, Temecula. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 26: Kohl’s department store, 24661 Madison Ave., Murrieta. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June 26: Lowe’s, 40390 Winchester Road, Temecula. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June 27: Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Road, in front of Edwards Theater. 1 to 6 p.m.
June 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/2022-01-01.
July 1 TEMECULA Summer Sounds Concerts
Vail Headquarters hosts the Summer Sounds Concert Series, presented in collaboration with Discrete Sounds Studio, Friday nights through August. Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy live music for free from 6 to 9 p.m. Coleslaw will perform July 1. Vail Headquarters is at 32115 Temecula Parkway. For information, visit www.vailhq.com.