San Diego Union-Tribune (Sunday)
MODES OF TRAVEL
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.
March 5 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 and a DJ on the Vail Headquarters Stage. Vail Headquarters is at 32115 Temecula Parkway. Information: www.vailhq.com.
March 5 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, museum and fine dining. Information: https:// tinyurl.com/wdymz34x.
March 6 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. The library is at 8 Town Square.
March 6-29 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.
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.
March 7 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, specialty foods and more. Information: https:// www.vailhq.com/farmers-market.
The Murrieta/wildomar Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly networking breakfast on March 9. 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-chamberevents.
March 11 TEMECULA Job fair
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its Premier Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Promenade Temecula mall, 40820 Winchester Road. The job fair, featuring hundreds of job opportunities in a wide range of industries, is free and open to the public. Job seekers should bring multiple copies of their resume. The fair will be on the second floor of the mall, inside near Starbucks.
March 11 TEMECULA Second Saturday
The Temecula Valley Museum offers its Second Saturday program at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, with activities exploring other cultures. The March program will celebrate Israel. Programs have explored Mexico, Germany, Scotland, Hawaii, Australia, Jamaica, Vietnam and India, and others. Information: www.temeculavalleymuseum.org/events/secondsaturday.
March 11 MURRIETA History presentation
The Murrieta History Museum will host a presentation by historian Pat Jennings on the legacy of the Yoder family and their farming throughout the Murrieta and Menifee valleys on Saturday, March 11. The free presentation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the museum, 41810 Juniper St., Murrieta. Visit www.murrietahistory.org to RSVP.
March 11 TEMECULA Jazz festival
Old Town Temecula Community Theater will celebrate the 11th annual Jazz Festival from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5. Tickets cost $25 to $37, with discounts available for seniors, military and students. The concert will be at the theater, 42051 Main St. For tickets or more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/temecula-jazz-2023.
Ongoing VALLEYWIDE Blood donations
Donations 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. Information: www.lstream.org.
Email community event information to temecula@sduniontribune.com.