San Diego Union-Tribune (Sunday)
BALANCING ACT
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
NOTE: City councils have reopened their meeting spaces to the public, but public participation is still possible by phone links to the meetings, livestreaming meetings and/or emailing comments. Visit each agency’s website for details, usually found under “Meetings” or “Agendas.”
TEMECULA
The Temecula City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The next meeting is May 10. City Council meetings are televised live on Spectrum Channel 3 and Frontier FIOS TV Channel 3 and rebroadcast on the following Tuesday. They can also be streamed live on Temecula TV; go to temeculaca.gov/tv. Public comments may be submitted via email to the city clerk, randi.johl@temeculaca.gov.
LAKE ELSINORE
The Lake Elsinore City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The next meeting is May 10. City Council meetings are televised live on Spectrum Channel 29 and Frontier Channel 31. They can also be streamed online at http:// www.lake-elsinore.org/city-government/city-council/webcast-videos. Public comments may be submitted via email to calvaraez@lake-elsinore.org.
MENIFEE
The Menifee City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The next meeting is May 4. Council meetings can be viewed online at http://menifeeca.iqm2.com/citizens/calendar.aspx. Public comments can be submitted via email to publiccomments@cityofmenifee.us.
MURRIETA
The Murrieta City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The next meeting is May 3. Council meetings can be viewed live via the city’s website at https://www.murrietaca.gov/129/agendas-minutesvideo or on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/cityofmurrieta.
PERRIS
The Perris City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and last Tuesdays of the month. The next meeting is May 10. Live and recorded meetings can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/perris-meetings. Public comments may be emailed to publiccomment@cityofperris.org.
WILDOMAR
The Wildomar City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is May 11. Council meetings can be viewed live online on the city’s website, cityofwildomar.org, by clicking on the livestream link at the top of the homepage, or on TV on Frontier Channel 36 or AT&T Channel 99.Agendas and videos can be viewed online at https:// tinyurl.com/wildomar-meetings.
A dragonfly rests on tule at Pond Park in Murrieta on April 18.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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.
May 1 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.
May 3 TEMECULA Farmers market
The Vail Headquarters Certified Farmers Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at 32115 Temecula Parkway. Vendors offer fresh produce, cut flowers, local honey, specialty foods and more, and there are activities for children. For information, visit https:// www.vailhq.com/farmers-market.
May 7 TEMECULA Dennis Jones Band
Temecula Presents will host a performance by the Dennis Jones Band, known for sizzling guitar solos, smooth vocals and a highenergy stage performance, at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 7. Tickets are available at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater box office and online, temeculatheater.org. The theater is at 42051 Main St.
May 14 TEMECULA Art & Craft Bazaar
The Temecula Valley Museum will host its annual Art & Craft Bazaar from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Sam Hicks Monument Park. Those who would like to be a vendor can apply at Temeculavalleymuseum.org/ Museum-bazaar. Reservation proceeds benefit the museum.
May 14 TEMECULA Second Saturday
The Temecula Valley Museum offers its Second Saturday cultural program Saturday, May 14, with activities exploring other cultures. The May program will examine the culture and traditions of Guam. Information: https://tinyurl.com/tvmsecond-saturday.
May 14 TEMECULA BMX Jam
The Temecula Skate Park will host a BMX Jam for kids 17 and younger from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14. There will be music, refreshments, prize drawings and more. Registration is required; the park will be closed to the public to allow participants of all levels to work on their skills. Register at Temeculaca.gov/register.
May 14-15 TEMECULA E-waste drop-off
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a free e-waste recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14 and May 15 in the J.C. Penney parking lot at the Promenade Temecula mall, 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula. For more information, visit https:// tinyurl.com/mruet5yw.
May 16 TEMECULA Garden Art
The Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library will host a Garden Art event where teens can decorate clay pots. Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries, the event is for youths in grades 7-12. Space is limited to 25 participants; advance registration begins May 2 at the library reception desk or by calling (951) 6938900. Supplies will be provided. The library is at 30600 Pauba Road.
May 19 TEMECULA Board Games & Brews
The Ronald H. Roberts Library will hold an entertaining night of games, music and coffee at its Board Games & Brews event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19. The event sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries is open to those 18 and older; register in advance beginning May 5 at the library reception desk or by calling (951) 693-8900. The library is at 30600 Pauba Road.
May 21 TEMECULA Culturefest
Temecula will celebrate World Day of Cultural Diversity with its inaugural Temecula Culturefest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21. The free event will include live music, dancing and activities for the entire family showcasing and exploring different cultures and traditions. Activities will take place in Town Square Park, 41902 Main St., and Sam Hicks Monument Park in Old Town. For information, visit Temeculaca.gov/ TCSD.
Through June 12 TEMECULA History in Your Pocket
The Temecula Valley Museum is presenting a self-produced exhibit, History in Your Pocket, celebrating the evolution of inventions that are now available on one portable device and illustrates how they have become obsolete thanks to the smartphone. The exhibit runs through June 12 at the museum, 28314 Mercedes St. Visit http://www.temeculavalleymuseum.org for information.