COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Jan. 14 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.
Jan. 14 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.
Jan. 15 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.
Jan. 16 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.
Jan. 17 WILDOMAR Coffee talks
The monthly Wildomar Coffee with the City series returns at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 17. 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.
Jan. 19 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, Jan. 19, 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.
Jan. 23 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.
Jan. 25 PERRIS Witness the Fitness
The city of Perris holds free workouts every other Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Bob Glass Gymnasium lawn. The workouts are for those age 16 and older, and participants are encouraged to bring water, a yoga mat, weights and family and friends. The next workout is Jan. 25. For more information, email livewell@cityofperris.org or call (951) 435-7206.
Feb. 2 TEMECULA Coffee Connection
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its next Coffee Connection networking event from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at The Coffee Shop at the chamber, 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A. Registration is encouraged at https://members.temecula.org/events.
Feb. 3 LAKE ELSINORE Waste collection
The city of Lake Elsinore will hold a household hazardous waste drop-off event for city residents from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 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 www.lake-elsinore.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=771.
Feb. 10 PERRIS Multi-Cultural Festival
The city of Perris will hold a Multi-Cultural Festival featuring food vendors, entertainment and family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at City Hall, 101 N. D St. For information, email specialevents@cityofperris.org or call (951) 943-6603.
Feb. 10 TEMECULA Culture Day
The Temecula Valley Museum offers its monthly Culture Day program at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, with activities exploring other cultures. The February program will celebrate Vietnam. Programs have explored Mexico, Germany, Scotland, Hawaii, Australia, Jamaica, Cuba, Vietnam and India, and others. Information: www.temeculavalleymuseum.org/culture-days.
Feb. 15 MURRIETA/WILDOMAR Networking breakfast
The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly networking breakfast on Feb. 15. 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/murr-chamberevents.
March 16 PERRIS Take a Hike series
The city of Perris hosts a Take a Hike series of challenging hikes to get residents outside and moving. The next hike, Saturday, March 16, will take hikers to Lake Perris Recreation Area, 17801 Lake Perris Drive. Check-in for this 3-mile hike begins at 8 a.m. and the hike begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information, email livewell@cityofperris.org or call (951) 435-7206.
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.