COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Nov. 23 TEMECULA Letters to Santa

Need to get a letter to Santa? Mail your child’s letter (or yours) to the City Hall North Pole, 41000 Main St., Temecula, CA 92590, between Nov. 23 and Dec. 14. If it arrives early enough, Santa might send a letter back.

Nov. 25 TEMECULA Blood drive

The San Diego Blood Bank will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 25 in the parking lot at the Broken Yolk Cafe, 26495 Ynez Road. Donors will receive a voucher for a free entree, courtesy of the Broken Yolk. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in good health. Appointments required. Call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org for more information.

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.

Through Dec. 4 TEMECULA Holiday home decorating contest

The city of Temecula is holding its ‘Twas the Lights Before Christmas Home Decorating Contest through Dec. 4. Participants may register as a single residence or with neighbors and be judged as a neighborhood. Registration of photos of front yard decorations must be submitted by Dec. 4. For more information, or to register, visit https://secure.rec1.com/ca/ temecula-ca/catalog.

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.

Dec. 8 WILDOMAR Coffee talks

The monthly Coffee with the City of Wildomar series continues at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 8. 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.

Ongoing PERRIS Perristv launches

The city of Perris has launched a Youtube channel with news, events and activities for residents of all ages. View the available videos at www.youtube.com/perristv.

TEMECULA Second Saturday at Home

The Temecula Valley Museum has moved its monthly Second Saturday program online during the pandemic, offering activities exploring other cultures. The November program celebrates Mexico. Previous programs explored Germany, Scotland, Hawaii, Australia, Jamaica, Cuba, Vietnam and India. To check out the program and the activities, visit https:// tinyurl.com/tvm-second-saturday.

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

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

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

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

Perris Public Library: https://tinyurl.com/ y9sdswa8

Wildomar Library: http://rivlib.info/branchpage-829/location/wildomar

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.