OUT FOR A STROLL

An egret walks through tall grass at the Rose Haven Heritage Garden in Temecula on Feb. 23.

Editor’s note: As coronavirus cases fluctuate, some events may be canceled or moved online. Please check with the event organizers/ websites to confirm before attending.

March 6 TEMECULA Temecula Presents

The Old Town Temecula Community Theater will hold a series of music events from the Legends, Classical and Big Band Series. The shows will be at the theater, 42051 Main St. For tickets, visit temeculatheater.org or call (866) 6538696.

March 6, 2 p.m.: 10th annual Jazz Festival featuring pre-show music by the Andy Fraga Trio in the courtyard and an afternoon concert with Yve Evans, Keith Droste, Jonathan Karrant, Doug Mcdonald and more on the Temecula Stage.

March 6 TEMECULA Sunday Funday at Vail HQ

Vail Headquarters will host its weekly Sunday Funday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with local vendors, train and stagecoach rides, family activities and a DJ on the Vail Headquarters Stage. Vail Headquarters is at 32115 Temecula Parkway. For information, visit www.vailhq.com.

March 7 TEMECULA Kumihimo for Teens

The Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library will host a teen program on the art of kumihimo — Japanese braiding — from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 7. Participants can make colorful bracelets or keychains and try some Japanese snacks. Kumihimo is the traditional Japanese technique of braiding to create colorful cords, which were used as Samurai laces as well as kimono belts. Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries, the program for youths in grades 712 will be held at the library, 30600 Pauba Road. Space is limited; register at the library reception desk or by calling (951) 693-8900.

March 8 WILDOMAR Coffee talks

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

March 10 MURRIETA/WILDOMAR Networking breakfast

The Murrieta/wildomar Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly networking breakfast on March 10. The meeting includes networking from 7:30 to 8 a.m. followed by the regular program at 8 a.m. Cost is $15 for pre-registered members, $25 for pre-registered non-members, $30 at the door for anyone not registered in advance; Soap Box Minute costs $25. For more information or to register, visit https:// tinyurl.com/murr-chamberevents.

March 12 TEMECULA Second Saturday

The Temecula Valley Museum offers its Second Saturday cultural program Saturday, March 12, with activities exploring other cultures. The March program will examine the culture and traditions of Estonia. Programs have explored Mexico, Germany, Scotland, Hawaii, Australia, Jamaica, Cuba, Vietnam and India, among others. To check out the program and the activities, visit https://tinyurl.com/tvm-second-saturday.

March 16 TEMECULA Evening Mixer

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will holds its March Evening Mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. The event is free for chamber members, $30 for guests. Register at https://members.temecula.org/events.

March 16 TEMECULA Urban Forest Summit

As Temecula begins work on developing an Urban Forest Management Plan, the city will hold an Urban Forest Summit for community members to share thoughts about the challenges, opportunities and ideas relating to the city’s tree. The summit will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. March 16 at the conference center at Temecula City Hall, 41000 Main St. Information: temeculatrees.org.

March 22 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://business.murrietachamber.org/events/ calendar/2022-01-01.

March 23 TEMECULA Morning Mixer

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its March Morning Mixer at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Guiltless Food Co., 27725 Jefferson Ave., Suite 104. The event is free for chamber members, $30 for guests. Registration is required at https://members.temecula.org/events.

March 24 TEMECULA California Habitat Gardening

The Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library will host a presentation on habitat gardening, featuring Rebecca Levers from the California Native Plant Society, at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at the library, 30600 Pauba Road. Learn to make space in your yard to attract butterf lies, bees and more. The program is for those 18 and older. Space is limited. Call (951) 693-8940 for information..

Ongoing VALLEYWIDE Blood donations

Donations of blood and plasma are 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. The Murrieta donation center is at 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, and is open seven days a week; hours vary. Information: www.lstream.org.

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