COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Today TEMECULA 9th annual Jazz Festival

Celebrate jazz with some of the Inland Empire’s finest musicians at the Temecula Theater’s 9th annual Jazz Festival from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today. The Andy Fraga Trio, Yve Evans, Keith Droste, Jonathan Karrant, Doug Mcdonald, and father and son team Colin and Joel Wenhardt are among those scheduled to perform. Tickets cost $37 general admission, $35 seniors/military, $25 students. Family discounts and group rates available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/temeculajazz.

Wednesday MURRIETA Watercolor painting

The Friends of the Murrieta Library will host artist Angela Koenig who will teach basics of watercolor painting at a free lesson at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square. The free program, for adults only, is limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

March 14 TEMECULA Second Saturday program

The monthly Second Saturday program at the Temecula Valley Museum will explore Indian culture and the annual Holi festivities, which celebrate the arival of spring, goodwill and features dancing, singing and more. Enjoy food, entertainment, art, crafts and fun facts. Activities will be available for all ages. The program runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 28314 Mercedes St. For more information, visit temeculavalleymuseum.org or call (951) 694-6450.

March 15 TEMECULA Carnival of Music

The Temecula Valley Symphony will hold a Carnival of Music spring concert from 3 to 5 p.m. March 15 at the CRC Amphitheater in Ronald Reagan Sports Parks, 30875 Rancho Vista Road. Musical instruments will be on display afterward for guests to view and learn more about. The Carnival of Music will include selections from “The Wizard of Oz,” “Wicked,” Fiddler on the Roof” and “Lord of the Rings (Fellowship of the Ring).”

TEMECULA Little Sprouts Seed Library

Families are invited to explore gardening together when the Little Sprouts Seed Library launches at 1 p.m. March 15 at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. Free packets of organic seeds — provided by Vlada’s Seeds of Life, Golden Valley Seed, Friends of the Temecula Libraies and the Ronald H. Roberts library — will be available March 15 to May, while supplies last.

Through March 15 TEMECULA American Farmer Exhibition

The Temecula Valley Museum presents an American Farmer Exhibition of photographs depicting the geographic and cultural diversity of the American farmer. The portfolio, on display through March 15, will be accompanied by anecdotes and memories in the farmers’ own words. The museum, at 28314 Mercedes St., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Visit www.temeculavalleymuseum.org for more information.

March 18 TEMECULA Kids Only Club

Pennypickle’s Workshop continues its Kids Only Club science activities on March 18. The drop-off events are for children only, ages 5 to 11, and run from 3 to 5 p.m. The cost is $28 each and includes snack and drink. The March 18 program is an “Ooey Gooey Lab.” Advance registration is suggested by calling (951) 308-6376. Other upcoming programs are: Engineering & Architect Lab on April 1, Under the Sea Lab on April 15, “Dino-mite” Fossil Lab on May 6 and Scientist-in-training Lab on May 20 (May 20 lab costs $30). Visit pennypickles.org.

March 19 TEMECULA Adult Spelling Bee

Break out the dictionary and brush up for the Friends of the Temecula Libraries’ second annual Adult Spelling Bee slated for 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 19 at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. Space is limited to 40 participants, 18 and older; register in advance at the library reference desk beginning March 5. For more information, call (951) 693-8900.

March 21 TEMECULA Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Mark Down Syndrome Awareness Day with a celebration at 7 p.m. March 21 at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main St. The event will include performances, crafts, kids activities and refreshments. For more information, call the Temecula Community Services Department at (951) 694-6464.

March 23-25 TEMECULA STEM camp

The city invites middle school girls, ages 11-14, in the Temecula Valley to a STEM Spring Break Camp. Participants in the free program will hear from women in STEM careers and participate in STEM activities and can choose from one of three days: March 23, March 24 or March 25. Program runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (951) 694-6468 or email charles.walker@temeculaca.gov. Reserve a space at https://tinyurl.com/juniorstemcamp.