COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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/tvcoccoffee-nov.

Nov. 7 WILDOMAR Community cleanup

The city of Wildomar, with CR&R and Waste Management, will host a citywide community cleanup day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7. Residents can bring their household waste and large miscellaneous debris for disposal; because of the pandemic, residents must unload their vehicles without assistance. Residents who live west of Interstate 15 can drop off materials at Elsinore High School, 21800 Canyon Drive, in the Orchard Street parking lot. Residents who live east of Interstate 15 can drop off materials at Ronald Reagan Elementary School, 35445 Wildomar Trail, in the parking lot. Proof of residency, such as driver’s license, California ID card or recent utility bill. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/wildomar-cleanup or call Les Chapman at (951) 677-7751, ext. 205.

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.

The monthly Coffee with the City of Wildomar series continues at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 10. Held the second 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. Email Rhonda Warner at rwarner@mwcoc.org for more information.

Nov. 24 MURRIETA Coffee talks

The Coffee with the City of Murrieta series continues at 8:30 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month virtually via Zoom. 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-nov.

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. Proceeds will be used to purchase new collection and testing equipment to increase the bank’s capacity to accept blood donations. 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.

Dec. 4 TEMECULA Coffee Connection

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual Coffee Connection at 8 a.m. Dec. 4. The event features sponsor presentations, networking breakout rooms and business updates. Register at https://tinyurl.com/temecula-coffee-dec.

Ongoing VALLEYWIDE Library programs

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

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

Murrieta Public Library: www.murrietaca.gov/261/library

VALLEYWIDE Blood donations

Lifestream hosts mobile blood drives at various locations as well as collections at its regular locations. Face coverings are required, and all potential donors are subject to a temperature check and COVID-19 symptom review. The Murrieta center is at 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road; hours vary. For information, visit www.lstream.org.