COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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, visit https://michellesplace.org/ event/5k-walk-of-hope-2020.

Nov. 10 WILDOMAR Coffee talks

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. 10 MURRIETA CASA volunteer info

The Court Appointed Special Advocates program will hold an information session for potential volunteers. CASAS spend one-on-one time with children in foster care and advocate for them in court. The online information session will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. To register, visit https:// tinyurl.com/casa-info-registration. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/murrietacasa-info or call (951) 472-9301.

Nov. 11 TEMECULA Honoring veterans

The city of Temecula will host a virtual celebration and concert to mark Veterans Day, from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11. The celebration can be viewed on the city’s Facebook page, @Temeculaparksandrec.

Nov. 12 WILDOMAR State of the City

The Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual State of the City event featuring updates from Mayor Dustin Nigg and the city’s leadership team from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12. The event will be livestreamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mmwcoc or https://www.facebook.com/cityofwildomar.org, or on the chamber’s Youtube page: https://bit.ly/ YTMMWCOC.

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. 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.

Dec. 5 LAKE ELSINORE Waste cleanup

The city will hold its monthly household hazardous waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at 512 N. Langstaff St., Lake Elsinore, next to the city’s Public Works Yard. Items such as automotive chemicals, batteries, electronics, household chemicals and cleaners, and paint can be dropped off. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/le-household-waste.

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 Blood donations

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.