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.

Aug. 19 PERRIS Movies in the park

The city of Perris will host a Movies in the Park event at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. Grab a blanket and the kids and settle in to watch “Clifford” under the stars at Morgan Park, 600 E. Morgan St. The event is free, and the movie begins at dusk. The series will continue Sept. 9 with “Spiderman” at Mercado Park, 925 S. D St. For information, call (951) 943-6603 or visit cityofperris.org.

Aug. 21 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.

Aug. 22 MURRIETA Dog Tales

The Murrieta Public Library holds its Dog Tales program at 4:30 p.m. Mondays, except holidays. The program, in partnership with Love on a Leash, provides trained reading-education assistance dogs for children ages 3 to 12 to read to. Arrive early to sign up for a 10-minute slot. The library is at 8 Town Square.

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. Information: https://www.vailhq.com/farmers-market.

Aug. 23 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. Information: https:// business.murrietachamber.org/ events/calendar/2022-01-01.

Aug. 24 TEMECULA Morning Mixer

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its August Morning Mixer at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 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.

Aug. 26-28 TEMECULA Carnival Nights weekend

Vail Headquarters and In The Loop will hold a Carnival Nights weekend Friday to Sunday, Aug. 2628, at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway. Admission is free with ticketed attractions, which include carnival games, a toddler bounce house, inflatable slide, pony rides and a petting zoo, face painting, train rides and more. Purchase tickets or a wristband for unlimited access online at https://form.jotform.com/221785513745057, or buy tickets at the door for $3 each. Family passes and multiday passes are also available. The Carnival Nights will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 26 and 27, and 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28.

Aug. 28 TEMECULA Cello performance

The Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, in conjunction with the Cadenza String Orchestra, will host a free performance by internationally acclaimed cellist Ruslan Biryukov at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at the library, 30600 Pauba Road. Biryukov, a Temecula resident, is founder of the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra and Los Angeles Cello Quartet. The concert is free, but space is limited.

Sept. 2 MURRIETA Veterans Expo

State Sen. Melissa Melendez and Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto will host the Veterans Expo 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2., at Monteleone Meadows, 35245 Briggs Road, Murrieta. Vendors will be on hand sharing services, information and jobs available to veterans and their families. Lunch will be provided. To RSVP, call (951) 894-3530.

Sept. 2 TEMECULA Coffee Connection

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its next Coffee Connection networking event from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at The Coffee Shop at the chamber, 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A. Registration is encouraged at https://members.temecula.org/events.

Sept. 2 TEMECULA Art Off the Walls

The city of Temecula holds its free Art Off the Walls program on the first Friday of the month at The Lot on Main, 42051 Main St. There will be an artist reception for featured artists in The Merc with live music and refreshments. The September event will feature multi-media art from Dorland Mountain Arts Colony. The event runs 5:30 to 8 p.m. Call (951) 694-6480 or visit temeculaca.gov/artoffthewalls for more information.

Sept. 8 MURRIETA/WILDOMAR Networking breakfast

The Murrieta/wildomar Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly networking breakfast on Sept. 8. 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. Information: https:// tinyurl.com/murr-chamber-events.

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

Email community event information at least three weeks in advance to temecula@sduniontribune.com.