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.

Dec. 26-28 SOUTHWEST COUNTY Blood drives

The San Diego Blood Bank will hold several blood drives hosted by local businesses in Southwest Riverside County through the end of December. 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.

Dec. 26: Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula, 1 to 6 p.m.

Dec. 27: Baron’s Market Wildomar, 32310 Clinton Keith Road, Wildomar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dec. 27: Baron’s Market Murrieta, 40545 California Oaks Road, Murrieta, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dec. 27: Baron’s Market Menifee, 29787 Antelope Road, Menifee, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dec. 28: Oscar’s Brewing Co., 29375 Rancho California Road, Temecula, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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 midnight 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.

Jan. 1 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.

Jan. 3 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.

Jan. 6 TEMECULA Coffee Connection

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its next Coffee Connection networking event from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at The Coffee Shop at the chamber, 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A. Registration is encouraged at https://members.temecula.org/events.

Through Jan. 8 TEMECULA Temecula on Ice

The Temecula on Ice skating rink at Town Square Park is open for skating through Jan. 8. Admission costs $19 with skate rental, $16 for veterans with military ID and $16 for college students with valid school ID. Bobby the Seal skate aids can be rented for $10. 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 9:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve skate session will be from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and will cost $20, including skate rental. For information, visit https://temeculaca.gov/holidays.

Jan. 9 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.

Jan. 10 WILDOMAR Coffee talks

The monthly Wildomar Coffee with the City series returns at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 10. 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. 12 MURRIETA/WILDOMAR Networking breakfast

The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber

of Commerce holds its monthly networking breakfast on Jan 12. Held the second Thursday of the month, the meeting includes networking from 7:30 to 8 a.m. followed by the regular program at 8 a.m. For more information or to register, visit 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. All donations are tested for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies. The Murrieta donation center is at 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, and is open seven days a week; hours vary. For hours or for more information, visit www.lstream.org.