San Diego Union-Tribune (Sunday)
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
May 16 TEMECULA E-waste recycling
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a free e-waste recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16 at the Promenade Temecula mall, 40820 Winchester Road. E-waste such as computer monitors, television sets, VCR players, scanners and copiers will be accepted in the mall parking lot near J.C. Penney. For more information, including a list of items not accepted, call (951) 676-5090 or visit https://tinyurl.com/temecula-ewaste.
May 22 PERRIS Community hike
The city of Perris has resumed its Take A Hike program of guided hikes on local trails. The next hike will be Saturday, May 22, up to Terri Peak at the Lake Perris State Recreation Area. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m., with the hike beginning at 8:15 a.m. Register in advance at cityofperris.org.
May 23 TEMECULA Walk for Hope
Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center will hold its annual Walk for Hope on Sunday, May 23, at California Ranch Company. The Walk for Hope celebrates cancer survivors and thrivers while raising money for the cancer center. This year’s walk, in Wine Country, will follow a 1.5-mile route along horse trails. Participants can share stories, reminisce and remember those that have been affected by cancer. Sponsorships available. Cost is $20 for survivors and thrivers, $15 for participants 12 and younger, and $40 for others. For information or to register, visit michellesplace.org.
May 25 MURRIETA Coffee talks
The Coffee with the City of Murrieta series continues at 8:30 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month 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://bit.ly/murrcwtcapril.
June 1-6 TEMECULA Art & Street Painting Festival
The 2021 Temecula Art & Street Painting Festival will be held virtually and in person from June 1-6. A virtual art exhibition will be held on the city of Temecula website June 1-6, while a Chalk Art Competition will be held on Main Street in Old Town Temecula June 4-6. The deadline to apply to enter the virtual exhibition is May 21; there is no fee. The deadline to enter the chalk art competition is May 28; fee is $5. For more information or to enter, visit temeculaca.gov/artfest.
June 4 TEMECULA Coffee Connection
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Coffee Connection networking event at 8 a.m. Friday, June 4. The free online event will include sponsor presentations, networking breakout rooms, and business updates. Information: https://tinyurl.com/temecula-coffee-connect-june.
June 5 LAKE ELSINORE Waste collection
The city of Lake Elsinore will hold its next household hazardous waste drop-off event for city residents from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 5, at 512 N. Langstaff St., next to the Public Works
Yard. Items accepted include automotive chemicals, batteries, electronics, household chemicals and cleaners and paint. Information: https:// tinyurl.com/household-waste-dropoff.
June 11 TEMECULA Golf tourney
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2021 Wine Country Classic golf tournament on Friday, June 11, at Temecula Creek Inn. The tournament combines networking with competition. Players receive a souvenir, goodie bag and lunch. Cost is $175 for individual golfers, or $700 for a foursome. Information: https:// tinyurl.com/wine-country-classic.
June 12 LAKE ELSINORE Tire recycling
The city of Lake Elsinore will hold a tire collection event for city residents from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 12, at the Public Works Yard, 521 Langstaff St. City residents can drop off up to nine tires per trip. Only passenger, light truck and Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) tires accepted. Information: https://tinyurl.com/lakeelsinore-tire-collection.
Ongoing 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, and all potential donors are subject to a temperature check and COVID-19 symptom review. The Murrieta donation center is a 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, and is open seven days a week; hours vary. Information: visit www.lstream.org.
Email community event information at least three weeks in advance to temecula@sduniontribune.com.