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.

Oct. 23 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.

Oct. 23 LAKE ELSINORE Farmers market

The city of Lake Elsinore holds its weekly Mornings on Main Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays at City Park, 184 Main St. Shop for locally sourced produce and handmade treasures at the farmers market, and stroll down Historic Downtown Main Street to take in the antique shops, novelty stores, museum and fine dining.

Oct. 24 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

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Oct. 24 TEMECULA Halloween movie night

Youths in grades 7-12 are invited to the free Teen Movie Night screening of Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. There will be candy and drinks while supplies last. Space is limited; register at the library reception desk or by calling (951) 693-8900.

Oct. 25 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.

Oct. 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. 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.

Oct. 26 TEMECULA Morning Mixer

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its Morning Mixer at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 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.

Oct. 28 TEMECULA Halloween Carnival

The city of Temecula will host a free, family-friendly evening of tricks and treats at the annual Halloween Carnival from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Town Square Park and Sam Hicks Monument Park. Town Square Park is at 41902 Main St. and Sam Hicks park is at 41970 Moreno Road.

Oct. 29 LAKE ELSINORE Dia de los Muertos

The city of Lake Elsinore will host a Dia de los Muertos celebration from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, on Historic Main Street. There will be traditional music and dance, artists, vendors, crafts, food and altars. For information, visit www.studio395.org or call (951) 471-4407.

Oct. 29 MENIFEE Dia de los Muertos

The city of Menifee will host a Dia de los Muertos celebration from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, in Central Park, 30268 Civic Plaza Drive. The family-friendly event seeks to celebrate, educates, and showcase cultural traditions through live music, dance performances, children’s activities, traditional food, and retail vendors. People are invited to display their altars, honoring loved ones who have died; email culturalarts@cityofmenifee.us or call our Community Services Department at (951) 723-3880.

Nov. 4 TEMECULA Coffee Connection

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its next Coffee Connection networking event from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at The Coffee Shop at the chamber, 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A. Registration is encouraged at https://members.temecula.org/events.

Nov. 4 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. The November event will feature contestants from the Ralph Love Plein Air competition. The event runs 5:30 to 8 p.m. Call (951) 694-6480 or visit temeculaca.gov/artoffthewalls for more 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. 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.