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.

Feb. 19 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. This week’s Sunday Funday will have a petting zoo on hand. Vail Headquarters is at 32115 Temecula Parkway. For information, visit www.vailhq.com.

Feb. 19 LAKE ELSINORE Mornings on Main

The city of Lake Elsinore and Made Local Market hold their weekly Mornings on Main Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 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. Visit https://tinyurl.com/wdymz34x for information.

Feb. 20 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.

Feb. 21 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.

Feb. 23-March 29 SOUTHWEST COUNTY Blood drives

The San Diego Blood Bank is holding 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.

Feb. 23: Baron’s Market Temecula, 31939 Rancho California Road, Temecula, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

March 6: Promenade Temecula in the plaza in front of Edwards Theatre, 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula, 1 to 6 p.m.

March 10: Oscar’s Brewing Co., 29375 Rancho California Road, Temecula, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 15: Murrieta Valley High School, 42200 Nighthawk Way, Murrieta, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 29: Temecula Library, 30600 Pauba Road, Temecula, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Feb. 24 MENIFEE Art-a-faire

The city of Menifee will host a free evening of art displays by local artists and live music from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road. In honor of Black History Month, organizers will celebrate artwork that honors notable Black men and women. Artists interested in displaying their works that will honor Black History Month can email culturalarts@cityofmenifee.us or call (951) 723-3880.

Feb. 25 PERRIS Take a Hike series

The city of Perris is hosting a Take a Hike series of challenging hikes to get residents outside and moving. The next hike, Saturday, Feb. 25, kicks off at 8 a.m. and will take hikers to Frank Eaton Memorial Park, 3600 Bradley Road, Perris. Visit https://tinyurl.com/perris-febhike for more information.

Feb. 28 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 provide an opportunity for residents to connect with city officials. Information: https://business.murrietachamber.org/events/calendar/2022-01-01.

March 3 TEMECULA Coffee Connection

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its next Coffee Connection networking event from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 3, at The Coffee Shop at the chamber, 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A. Registration is encouraged at https://members.temecula.org/events.

Ongoing VALLEYWIDE Blood donations

Donations of blood and plasma are needed for patients throughout the region. Lifestream hosts 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. For hours or for more information, visit www.lstream.org.

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