COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Oct. 27 MURRIETA Coffee talks

The Coffee with the City of Murrieta 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://tinyurl.com/murrieta-coffee-oct.

Oct. 29 WILDOMAR State of the City

The city of Wildomar and the Murrieta/wildomar Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual State of the City address at 6 p.m. Oct. 29. The event featuring a special video from Mayor Dustin Nigg with updates from the city’s leadership team will be livestreamed on the chamber’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/mmwcoc, and on the city’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ Cityofmurrieta. For more information, visit https:// tinyurl.com/wildomar-soc.

MURRIETA Blood drive

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a mobile blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at 24635 Madison Ave., Murrieta. Donors will receive special-edition Lifestream Halloween socks, while supplies last. For an appointment, call (800) 879-4484 or visit lstream.org.

Nov. 6 TEMECULA Coffee Connection

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual Coffee Connection at 8 a.m. Nov. 6. The event features sponsor presentations, networking breakout rooms and business updates. Register at https://tinyurl.com/tvcoc-coffee-nov.

Nov. 8 TEMECULA Walk of Hope

The 2020 Michelle’s Place Walk of Hope will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Nov. 8 at South Coast Winery, 34843 Rancho California Road. The cost is $15 for survivors, $15 for youths ages 4-12 and $35 for individuals 13 and older. For those who would like to participate from home, the cost is $35. Proceeds benefit Michelle’s Place cancer resource center. For more information, or to register, visit https://michellesplace.org/ event/5k-walk-of-hope-2020.

Through Nov. 30 VALLEYWIDE Lifestream Dream Raffle

Lifestream is holding a Dream Raffle fundraiser, with more than $25,000 in prizes, to benefit the blood bank. Tickets cost $10 each, six for $50, or 13 for $100 and can be purchased through Nov. 30 by calling (909) 386-6840 or online at lstream.org/raffle. Top prizes include $5,000 cash and a “spring break” vacation to Orlando, Fla. Visit lstream.org/raffle for more information.

Ongoing MURRIETA Senior games

The Murrieta Senior Center staff has compiled a list of free online games to help seniors keep busy while the center is closed. Visit www.murrietaca.gov/facilities/facility/details/seniorcenter-7 for links to games.

TEMECULA Virtual recreation for seniors

The city of Temecula has compiled a list of virtual activities, classes, games and more for seniors at temeculaca.gov/1346/senior-specialneeds-resources. The webpage also has information about meal programs for seniors.

VALLEYWIDE Library programs

Libraries across the region are offering virtual programming, e-book and audiobook checkouts, and more for residents of all ages. Visit their websites for more information:

Temecula Public Library: https://tinyurl.com/ yadbrp9y or https://tinyurl.com/yb3xdu25

Temecula, Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library: https://tinyurl.com/gq4zf6z

Temecula, Grace Mellman Community Library: https://tinyurl.com/yyxh947j or https:// tinyurl.com/yboghqjf

Murrieta Public Library: www.murrietaca.gov/261/library or www.facebook.com/ murrietalibrary/

Lake Elsinore Public Library: https:// tinyurl.com/y9vhelbp

Perris Public Library: https://tinyurl.com/ y9sdswa8 or www.facebook.com/perrislibrary/

Wildomar Library: http://rivlib.info/branchpage-829/location/wildomar or www.facebook.com/wildomarlibrary/

VALLEYWIDE Blood donations

Donations of blood and plasma are critically needed for patients throughout the region. Lifestream continues to host mobile blood drives at various locations as well as collections at its regular locations. Face coverings are required of all donors, regardless of location, and all potential donors are subject to a temperature check and COVID-19 symptom review before admission to the donor waiting area. All donations are tested for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies. The Murrieta donation center is a 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.