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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 3-11 SOUTHWEST COUNTY Blood drives

The San Diego Blood Bank is holding several blood drives hosted by local businesses in Southwest Riverside County. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in good health. Photo ID is required. For information or to make an appointment, call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org. Jan. 3: Outlets at Lake Elsinore, 17600 Collier Ave., Lake Elsinore, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 3: Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula, 1 to 6 p.m.

Jan. 4: San Diego County Credit Union Murrieta, 25165 Madison Ave., Murrieta, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jan. 11: Temecula Valley High School, 31555 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, noon to 5 p.m.

Jan. 6 TEMECULA Coffee Connection

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its next Coffee Connection networking event from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at The Coffee Shop at the chamber, 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A. Registration is encouraged at https://members.temecula.org/events.

Through Jan. 8 TEMECULA Temecula on Ice

The Temecula on Ice skating rink at Town Square Park is open for skating through Jan. 8. Admission costs $19 with skate rental, $16 for veterans with military ID and $16 for college students with valid school ID. Bobby the Seal skate aids can be rented for $10. The rink will be open 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Christmas Day skating will be from noon to 9:30 p.m. For information, visit https://temeculaca.gov/holidays.

Jan. 9 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.

Jan. 10 WILDOMAR Coffee talks

The monthly Wildomar Coffee with the City series returns at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 10. 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.

Jan. 12 MURRIETA/WILDOMAR Networking breakfast

The Murrieta/wildomar Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly networking breakfast on Jan 12. Held the second Thursday of the month, the meeting includes networking from 7:30 to 8 a.m. followed by the regular program at 8 a.m. For more information or to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/murr-chamber-events.

Jan. 24 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.

Feb. 15 TEMECULA Evening Mixer

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its February Evening Mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. The event is free for chamber members, $30 for guests. Register at https://members.temecula.org/events.

Ongoing TEMECULA Temecula Valley Museum

The Temecula Valley Museum, at 28314 Mercedes St., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. For information about exhibits and events, visit temeculavalleymuseum.org.

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. All potential donors are subject to a 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. For hours or for more information, visit www.lstream.org.

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