COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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. 10 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. Information: www.vailhq.com.

Sept. 10 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.

Sept. 11 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.

Sept. 11 VALLEYWIDE 9/11 Remembrances

Residents are invited to gather on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks to honor those who gave their lives to serve and protect.

The city of Temecula ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial at Duck Pond Park, 28250 Ynez Road. Light music and refreshments will be provided following the program.

The city of Murrieta remembrance will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at Town Square Park & Amphitheater, 11 Town Square.

Sept. 12 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, local honey, specialty foods and more. Information, visit https:// www.vailhq.com/farmers-market.

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. Admission and parking are free. Visit madelocalmarket.org.

Sept. 16 LAKE ELSINORE Mariachi Fest

The third annual Mariachi Fest at the Lake Elsinore Diamond will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, featuring live mariachi and ballet folklorico performance, food and craft vendors and a Mezcal and tequila expo. Admission is $20; the Mezcal and tequila tasting costs $45. The Diamond is at 500 Diamond Drive. For information, visit lemariachifest.com.

Sept. 16 TEMECULA Way Out West Fest

Charity for Charity will host the Way Out West Fest fundraiser at Peltzer Family Cellars on Saturday, Sept. 16. The day fest for all ages will be from noon to 5 p.m. and will feature live music, steer riding, mutton busting, face painting, a food truck alley and more. Tickets for the day fest cost $5 for ages 3 to 12, and $10 for those 13 and older. In the evening, Frankie Ballard will headline the Pure Country Hoedown, which will be from 6 to 10 p.m. The hoedown is for ages 18 and older; tickets cost $75 in advance or $100 at the gate, and include entry to the day fest. The Peltzer winery is at 40275 Calle Contento, Temecula. For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.visittemeculavalley.com/ event/way-out-west-fest/4088.

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 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, furniture and mattresses. For more information, including prohibited items, visit https://www.cityofmenifee.us/291/Special-Events.

Sept. 25 TEMECULA Genealogy research

The Temecula Valley Historical Society will host the second half of 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 Sept. 25. The presentation 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 presentation will also be streamed on the Temecula Valley Historical Society’s Facebook page. For information, email info@temeculahistory.org.

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. 27 TEMECULA Women in Business

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold the 17th annual Women in Business Conference featuring presentations designed specifically for women with topics covering business psychology, technology, and communication from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Pechanga Resort & Casino. The presenters for this year’s conference will share insights into “Reimagining What’s Possible” in a world of new possibilities. Sponsored by Abbott, the conference will include networking opportunities, educational speakers, a business expo, a designer handbag raffle, and prize drawings. The cost starts at $125 per person and includes breakfast buffet and plated lunch. For information or tickets, visit https:// tinyurl.com/TVCC-WomenInBusiness.

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. Information: www.lstream.org.

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