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. 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.
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/perrisfeb-hike for more information.
Feb. 26 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.
Feb. 26 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 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. 27 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. 28 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/farmersmarket.
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.
March SOUTHWEST COUNTY Blood drives
The San Diego Blood Bank is holding blood drives hosted by local businesses in Southwest Riverside County in March. 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.
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.
March 3 TEMECULA Coffee Connection
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its next Coffee Connection networking event from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 3, at The Coffee Shop at the chamber, 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A. Registration is encouraged at https:// members.temecula.org/events.
March 4 MURRIETA SAT prep
Enhanced Prep and the Murrieta Library offer a free full-length SAT practice test at 9 a.m. March 4 at the library, 8 Town Square. Enhanced Prep will provide a detailed score analysis to aid students in their preparation for the official test. For information or to register, visit bit.ly/mursat23.
March 4 LAKE ELSINORE Waste collection
The city of Lake Elsinore will hold its next household hazardous waste drop-off event for city residents from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at 512 N. Langstaff St., next to the Public Works Yard. For information, visit https:// tinyurl.com/le-waste-collection-2023.
March 9 MURRIETA/WILDOMAR Networking breakfast
The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber
of Commerce holds its monthly networking breakfast on March 9. 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/murrchamber-events.
March 11 TEMECULA Second Saturday
The Temecula Valley Museum offers its Second Saturday program at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, with activities exploring other cultures. The March program will celebrate Israel. Information: www.temeculavalleymuseum.org/events/secondsaturday.
March 11 MURRIETA History presentation
The Murrieta History Museum will host a presentation by historian Pat Jennings on the legacy of the Yoder family and their farming throughout the Murrieta and Menifee valleys on Saturday, March 11. The free presentation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the museum, 41810 Juniper St., Murrieta. Visit www.murrietahistory.org to RSVP.
March 11 TEMECULA Jazz festival
Old Town Temecula Community Theater will celebrate the 11th annual Jazz Festival from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5. The afternoon concert will feature Inland Empire musicians including Yve Evans, Keith Droste, Jonathan Karrant, Doug McDonald, and father-son duo Colin and Joel Wenhardt. Tickets cost $25 to $37, with discounts available for seniors, military and students. The concert will be at the theater, 42051 Main St. For tickets or more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ temecula-jazz-2023.
March 14 WILDOMAR Coffee talks
The monthly Wildomar Coffee with the City series returns at 8:30 a.m. March 14. Held the second Tuesday of the month, the free events are hosted by the city and the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce to connect residents with city officials. Email Rhonda Warner at rwarner@mwcoc.org for more information.
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.