COMMUNITY CALENDAR
March 25 MENIFEE Multicultural Festival
The city of Menifee will hold a “Discover the World” Multicultural Festival to promote cultural awareness from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Central Park, 30268 Civic Plaza Drive. The family friendly event will showcase cultural diversity and traditional heritage through live music, dance performances, children’s activities, and food and retail vendors.
March 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.
March 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. Information: https://tinyurl.com/wdymz34x.
March 27 TEMECULA History presentation
The Temecula Valley Historical Society will host a presentation by Bill Veale on Walter Vail, after whom numerous sites around the area are named, at 6 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the Little Temecula History Center, the red barn near the intersection of Temecula Parkway and Redhawk Parkway. The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Rebecca Farnbach at info@temeculahistory.org or visit www.temeculahistoricalsociety.org.
March 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.
March 28 MURRIETA Coffee talks
The Murrieta Coffee with the City 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 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/farmers-market.
March 29 TEMECULA Blood drive
The San Diego Blood Bank is holding a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the Temecula Library, 30600 Pauba Road. 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 31 TEMECULA Teen Egg Hunt
Teens are invited to an egg hunt from 8 to 9:30 p.m. March 31 at the Sports Ranch at Sommers Bend, 32101 Sommers Bend. Grab a f lashlight and get together with friends for the teens-only event. Attendees will be eligible for community service hours for school. For more information, visit temeculaca.gov.
April 1-2 TEMECULA E-waste drop-off
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts an e-waste recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 and 2 in the J.C. Penney parking lot at the Promenade Temecula mall, 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula. Items that may be dropped off free of charge include computer monitors, TVs, printers, computers, power supplies, VCR/DVD players and small portable devices. Larger items, such as microwaves, freezers and large appliances, may be dropped off for a fee. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/temeculaewaste-april.
April 1 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, April 1, 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/lewaste-collection-2023.
April 1 PERRIS Easter Bunny photos and egg hunt
Hop on over to the Perris Civic Center, 101 North D St., from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for a series of Easterthemed events, including photos with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt. The community egg hunt is free for children 12 and younger. Photos with the Easter Bunny are free if you take your own, or $3 for a framed keepsake. For more information, call (951) 943-6603.
April 1 MENIFEE Spring Fest and park grand opening
The city of Menifee will celebrate the grand opening of Remington Park with a Spring Fest event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 1, at the park, 27101 Junipero Road. Enjoy an “egg-stravagant” morning filled with spring-themed activities including egg hunts by age (12 and under), an inclusive egg hunt (all ages), visits with the Spring Bunny, games, and crafts.
April 4 MURRIETA Touch-a-Truck
The Murrieta Public Library and the Friends of the Murrieta Library will hold a Touch-a-Truck event from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, at the library 8 Town Square. Participants of the free, all-ages event can tour 15 different trucks and other working vehicles.
April 5-9 MENIFEE Veterans memorial exhibit
“The Wall That Heals,” a traveling exhibit that serves as a mobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will be on display in Menifee April 5- 9 at Miller Jones Menifee Memorial Park, 26770 Murrieta Road. An education center accompanies the exhibit, featuring digital photos of “hometown heroes” — Riverside County residents with military service in Vietnam. The exhibit is open to the public; admission is free.
April 7 TEMECULA Coffee Connection
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its next Coffee Connection networking event from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 7, at The Coffee Shop at the chamber, 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A. Registration is encouraged at https://members.temecula.org/events.
April 8 TEMECULA Easter egg hunts
Bust out the baskets and head to the park for the city’s annual Easter egg hunts for children 12 and younger. Arrive at 9:30 a.m.; hunts begin at 10 a.m. The hunts will be held at Temeku Hills Park, 31367 La Serena
Way; Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park, 32380 Deer Hollow Way; and Harveston Community Park, 28582 Harveston Drive. Areas for those with special needs will be at all three parks. Information: temeculaca.gov.
April 8 TEMECULA Second Saturday
The Temecula Valley Museum offers its Second Saturday program at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, with activities exploring other cultures. The April program will celebrate Macedonia. Programs have explored Mexico, Germany, Scotland, Hawaii, Australia, Jamaica, Cuba, Vietnam and India, and others. Information: www.temeculavalleymuseum.org/events/secondsaturday.
April 19 WILDOMAR Coffee talks
The monthly Wildomar Coffee with the City series returns at 8:30 a.m. April 19. Held the third Wednesday 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 Kimberly Niebla at kim@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. For hours or for more information, visit www.lstream.org.