COMMUNITY CALENDAR
April 23 TEMECULA Blood drive
LifeStream Blood Bank will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Neighborhood Healthcare, 41840 Enterprise Circle North, Temecula. Donors receive a baseball-style “Count on Me” cap, while supplies last. Donors must be at least 15 years old, healthy and weigh at least 115 pounds. For more information or to make an appointment, call (800) 879-4484 or visit lstream.org.
April 23 CANYON LAKE Golf tournament
The Animal Friends of the Valleys and Vincenzo’s Olive Tree will hold the 11th annual FORE the Animals Golf Tournament fundraiser on Friday, April 23, at Canyon Lake Golf & Country Club, 32001 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake. Fees are $125 per player or $400 for a foursome. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with shotgun start beginning at 12:30 p.m. For information or to register online, visit animalfriendsofthevalleys.com/ FORE2021.
April 27 MURRIETA Coffee talks
The Coffee with the City of Murrieta series continues at 8:30 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month via Zoom. The free events hosted by the city and the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce provide an opportunity for residents to connect with city officials. Information: https://bit.ly/ MurrCWTCApril.
April 30 TEMECULA Blood drive
LifeStream Blood Bank will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 30, at Rancon Real Estate - Sandy Tyler, 44025 Margarita Road, Temecula. Donors must be at at least 15 years old, healthy and weigh at least 115 pounds. Information: (800) 8794484 or visit lstream.org.
May 11 WILDOMAR Coffee talks
The monthly Coffee with the City of Wildomar series continues at 8:30 a.m. May 11. 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.
May 13 MURRIETA/WILDOMAR Networking breakfast
The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly networking breakfast on May 13. Held the second Thursday of the month, the meeting includes breakout rooms from 7:30 to 8 a.m. followed by the regular program at 8 a.m. Cost is $10 for members, $20 for non-members, and $25 for Soap Box Minute. For more information or to register, visit https:// tinyurl.com/chamber-maybreakfast.
May 23 TEMECULA Walk for Hope
Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center will hold its annual Walk for Hope on Sunday, May 23, at California Ranch Company. The Walk for Hope celebrates cancer survivors and thrivers while raising money for the cancer center. This year’s walk, in Wine Country, will follow a 1.5-mile route along horse trails. Participants can share stories, reminisce and remember those that have been affected by cancer. Sponsorships available. Cost is $20 for survivors and thrivers, $15 for participants 12 and younger, and $40 for others (early bird pricing of $30 available through April 23). For information or to register, visit michellesplace.org.
Ongoing TEMECULA Free COVID testing
The city of Temecula has teamed with Riverside University Health System-Public Health and Covid Clinic to offer coronavirus testing.
• Free COVID-19 testing in partnership with the RUHS-PH is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays at Ronald Reagan Sports Park. Register online at http://bit.ly/CityofTemeculaTesting. Information: GetTested.ruhealth.org.
• Free drive-thru testing is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the Margarita Recreation Center, 29119 Margarita Road; Patricia H. Birdsall Sports Park, 32380 Deer Hollow Way; and the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol St. Information: covidclinic.org/testing-sites.
TEMECULA Temecula Valley Museum
The Temecula Valley Museum has reopened to the public at up to 50 percent capacity. The museum, at 28314 Mercedes St., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Information: temeculavalleymuseum.org.
MURRIETA Senior games
The Murrieta Senior Center staff has compiled a list of free online games to help seniors keep busy while the center is closed. Visit www.murrietaca.gov/Facilities/ Facility/Details/Senior-Center-7 for links to games.
TEMECULA Virtual recreation for seniors
The city of Temecula has compiled a list of virtual activities, classes, games and more for seniors at temeculaca.gov/1346/Senior-Special-Needs-Resources. The webpage also has information about meal programs for seniors.
VALLEYWIDE Blood donations
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 before admission. The Murrieta donation center is a 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.