COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Aug. 27 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.

Aug. 27 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 at the farmers market, and stroll down Historic Downtown Main Street to take in the antique shops, museum and fine dining. Information: https:// tinyurl.com/wdymz34x.

Aug. 28 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. The library is at 8 Town Square.

Aug. 28 TEMECULA Genealogy research

The Temecula Valley Historical Society will host a free, two-part presentation by Laurice Johnson, an avid genealogist and active member of the Temecula Valley Genealogical Society, on how to “Get Ready to Get Started” for people interested in starting to trace their family trees, on Aug. 28 and Sept. 25. The presentations will begin at 6 p.m. and will be at the Little Temecula History Center at the corner of Redhawk Parkway and Wolf Store Road. The two presentations will also be live streamed on the Temecula Valley Historical Society’s Facebook page. For information, email info@temeculahistory.org.

Aug. 29 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. Information: https://www.vailhq.com/farmers-market.

Sept. 1 TEMECULA Coffee Connection

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its next Coffee Connection networking event from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at The Coffee Shop at the chamber, 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A. Registration is encouraged at https://members.temecula.org/events.

Sept. 1 TEMECULA Art Nights

The city of Temecula holds its free monthly Art Nights program at The Merc and The Lot on Main, 42051 Main St. There will be an artist reception for featured artists in The Merc with live music and refreshments. The September event will feature the Dorland Mountain Arts Colony. The event runs 5 to 8 p.m. Call (951) 694-6480 or visit temeculaca.gov/741/Art-Nights for more information.

Sept. 9 LAKE ELSINORE Waste collection

The city of Lake Elsinore will hold its next household hazardous waste drop-off event for city residents from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9, at 512 N. Langstaff St., next to the Public Works Yard. Items accepted include automotive chemicals, batteries, electronics, household chemicals and paint. Information: https://tinyurl.com/le-wastecollection-2023.

Sept. 9 TEMECULA Culture Day

The Temecula Valley Museum offers its monthly Culture Day program at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, with activities exploring other cultures. The September program will celebrate the Philippines. Information: www.temeculavalleymuseum.org/events/cultureday.

Sept. 14 MURRIETA/WILDOMAR Networking breakfast

The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly networking breakfast on Sept. 14.

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.

Sept. 15 MENIFEE Night Market

Made Local will hold its Menifee Trading Post night market featuring local artists and makers, food and live entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at Mercato Del Sole, 30141 Antelope Road. The markets are held the third Friday of the month. Admission and parking are free. Visit madelocalmarket.org.

Sept. 20 WILDOMAR Coffee talks

The monthly Wildomar Coffee with the City series returns at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 20. Held the third Wednesday of the month at the Hive Bar & Grill, 32475 Clinton Keith Road, 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.

Sept. 20 TEMECULA Evening Mixer

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Evening Mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20. The event is free for chamber members, $30 for guests. Register at https:// members.temecula.org/events.

Sept. 23 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, Sept. 23, at Heritage High School, 26001 Briggs Road. Photo ID or proof of residency required. Accepted items include appliances such as refrigerators and washers, air conditioners, barbecue grills, bundled branches, furniture and mattresses. For more information, including prohibited items, visit https://www.cityofmenifee.us/291/ Special-Events.

Sept. 26 MURRIETA Coffee talks

The Coffee with the City of Murrieta series continues at 8:30 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Murrieta Innovation Center, 26442 Beckman Court. 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 www.murrietachamber.org.

Sept. 30 TEMECULA TEDxTemecula

TEDxTemecula will present its 12th annual conference on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Speakers will present a series of engaging talks covering a variety of topics. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the theater, 24051 Main St., and will include lunch. Tickets begin at $60. Information: www.tedxtemecula.com.

Nov. 11-12 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. Nov. 11-12 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.

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.