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.

Feb. 11 LAKE ELSINORE Tire collection

The city of Lake Elsinore will hold a free community tire collection event for city residents from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 11, at 521 N. Langstaff St., at the Public Works Yard. City residents can drop off up to nine tires — passenger, light truck and neighborhood electric vehicle only — per trip. Rims must be removed and tires from businesses will not be accepted. Proof of residency will be required.

Feb. 11 MENIFEE Bulky item drop-off

The city of Menifee and Waste Management are hosting a free bulky item drop-off event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 11, at Mt. San Jacinto College, 28237 La Piedra Road. Photo ID or proof of residency required.

Feb. 11 MURRIETA ‘Til Death Do Us Party

Made Local Market will host a Valentine’s Day sip-and-shop ‘Til Death Do Us Party event from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, for adults 21 and older at 24771 Washington Ave. The event will feature food trucks, Tap Truck Temecula, lawn games, dancing and shopping. Cost is $25 and includes one drink ticket, one Valentine’s Day cookie and access to photo ops and shopping. For information or to purchase tickets, visit https:// www.madelocalmarket.org/eventdetails/til-death-do-us-party.

Feb. 12 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. The Feb. 19 Sunday Funday will have a petting zoo on hand. Vail Headquarters is at 32115 Temecula Parkway. For information, visit www.vailhq.com.

Feb. 12 LAKE ELSINORE Mornings on Main

The city of Lake Elsinore and Made Local Market hold their weekly Mornings on Main Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, beginning Feb. 12, at City Park, 184 Main St. Shop for locally sourced produce and handmade treasures at the farmers market, and stroll down Historic Downtown Main Street to take in the antique shops, novelty stores, museum and fine dining. Visit https:// tinyurl.com/wdymz34x for information.

Feb. 13 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.

Feb. 13 TEMECULA Teen program

Youths in grades 7 to 12 are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Forever Flowers teen program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries, The free program will have participants use paper to create flowers. The program is limited to 25 participants; register in advance at the library reception desk or by calling (951) 693-8900.

Feb. 14 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.

Feb. 14 WILDOMAR Coffee talks

The monthly Wildomar Coffee with the City series returns at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 14. 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.

Feb. 15 TEMECULA Evening Mixer

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its February Evening Mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. The event is free for chamber members, $30 for guests. Register at https:// members.temecula.org/events.

Feb. 17-March 29 SOUTHWEST COUNTY Blood drives

The San Diego Blood Bank is holding blood drives hosted by local businesses in Southwest Riverside County. 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.

Feb. 17: Kohl’s Department Store, 24661 Madison Ave, Murrieta, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Feb. 23: Baron’s Market Temecula, 31939 Rancho California Road, Temecula, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

March 6: Promenade Temecula in the plaza in front of Edwards Theatre, 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula, 1 to 6 p.m.

March 10: Oscar’s Brewing Co., 29375 Rancho California Road, Temecula, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 15: Murrieta Valley High School, 42200 Nighthawk Way, Murrieta, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 29: Temecula Library, 30600 Pauba Road, Temecula, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Feb. 17 MENIFEE Night Market

Made Local will hold its first Menifee Trading Post night market of 2023 featuring local artists and makers, food and live entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Mercato Del Sole, 30141 Antelope Road. The markets will be held the third Friday of the month. Admission and parking are free. Visit madelocalmarket.org.

Feb. 18 HEMET Cleanup Day

The city of Hemet and CR&R Inc. are hosting a free community cleanup event for city residents from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Hemet Public Library, 300 E. Latham Ave. Acceptable items include large items such as sofas, chairs, refrigerators and other household items, green waste and electronics. Automotive items, batteries, paint, lumber, commercial and construction debris, and hazardous materials or liquids will not be accepted. For information, visit https:// tinyurl.com/5y8ebj3r.

Feb. 24 MENIFEE Art-A-Faire

The city of Menifee will host a free evening of art displays by local artists and live music from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road. In honor of Black History Month, organizers will celebrate artwork that honors notable Black men and women. Artists interested in displaying their works that will honor Black History Month can email culturalarts@cityofmenifee.us or call (951) 723-3880.

Feb. 25 PERRIS Take a Hike series

The city of Perris is hosting a Take a Hike series of challenging hikes to get residents outside and moving. The next hike, Saturday, Feb. 25, kicks off at 8 a.m. and will take hikers to Frank Eaton Memorial Park, 3600 Bradley Road, Perris. Visit https://tinyurl.com/perris-feb-hike for more information.

Feb. 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.

Ongoing VALLEYWIDE Blood donations

Donations of blood and plasma are needed for patients throughout the region. LifeStream hosts mobile blood drives at various locations as well as collections at its regular locations. 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.

Email community event information at least three weeks in advance to temecula@sduniontribune.com.