San Diego Union-Tribune (Sunday)
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
April 23 RIVERSIDE Air show
March Air Reserve Base will wrap up its inaugural two-day Southern California Air Show April 23 at the base. In addition to static displays of military and civilian aircraft, the event will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds in the their F-16 Fighting Falcons, the Patriots Jet Team flying L-39 single-seat trainers, the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet West Coast Demo Team, the Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster West Coast Demo Team, the Canadian Skyhawks Parachute Team and the A-10 Thunderbolt Demo Team. The show will be at the base, east of Interstate 15, at Ellsworth Street and Cactus Avenue. For more information, visit socalairshow.com.
April 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.
April 23 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 and fine dining. Information: https:// tinyurl.com/wdymz34x.
April 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. The library is at 8 Town Square.
April 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. Information: https://www.vailhq.com/farmersmarket.
April 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 at the Murrieta Innovation Center, 26442 Beckman Court. 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 www.murrietachamber.org.
April 25-26 SOUTHWEST COUNTY Blood drives
The San Diego Blood Bank will hold several blood drives hosted by local businesses in Southwest Riverside County through the end of April. 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.
April 25: Baron’s Market Temecula, 31939 Rancho California Road, Temecula, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 26: Kohl’s, 24661 Madison Ave., Murrieta, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 29 TEMECULA Run Through the Vineyard
Temecula Sunrise Rotary will host its 35th annual Run Through the Vineyard 10K, 5K and 2K runwalks at the Maurice Car’rie Vineyard on Saturday, April 29. The event raises money for the club’s community service projects. Registration is limited to 800 entrants and costs $50 for the 10K, $48 for the 5K and $18 for the 2K. Online registration will close at 11:59 p.m. April 26, or whenever the race sells out, whichever is first. Race-day registration will be from 6 to 7 a.m. if spots are still available. Prizes will be awarded for the top finishers in each age group in the 5K and 10K. For more information or to register, visit temeculasunriserotary.com.
May 5-6 TEMECULA Rod Run
The annual Temecula Rod Run car show will kick off with the Friday Night Cruise up and down Old Town Front Street from 5 to 8 p.m. May 5 and will be followed by the Show & Shine from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 6 in historic Old Town. More than 500 vehicles, including Model A’s, T-buckets and Roadsters, will be on display. Information: https://temeculaca.gov/ Civicalerts.aspx?aid=1199.
May 5 TEMECULA Coffee Connection
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its next Coffee Connection networking event from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 5, at The Coffee Shop at the chamber, 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A. Registration is encouraged at https://members.temecula.org/events.
May 6 LAKE ELSINORE Waste collection
The city of Lake Elsinore will hold its next household hazardous waste drop-off event for city residents from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at 512 N. Langstaff St.. Items accepted include automotive chemicals, batteries and paint. Information: https:// tinyurl.com/le-waste-collection-2023.
Ongoing VALLEYWIDE Blood donations
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.