REMEMBRANCE AND REFLECTION
Sagi Salmon shows artifacts to attendees at a Holocaust memorial event at Murrieta Mesa High School on May 1 (above). The event served as a commemoration of those lost in the Holocaust as well as a call to stand against antisemitism. Deputy Chief of Mission, Israeli Consulate General to the Pacific Southwest Amit Mekel speaks during a ceremony (right).
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.
May 14 TEMECULA Art & Craft Bazaar
The Temecula Valley Museum will host its annual Art & Craft Bazaar from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Sam Hicks Monument Park. Arts, crafts and other items will be available for sale from vendors. The park is at 28314 Mercedes St.
May 14 TEMECULA Second Saturday
The Temecula Valley Museum offers its Second Saturday cultural program Saturday, May 14, with activities exploring other cultures. The May program will examine the culture and traditions of Guam. Information: https://tinyurl.com/ tvm-second-saturday.
May 14 TEMECULA BMX Jam
The Temecula Skate Park will host a BMX Jam for kids 17 and younger from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14. There will be music, refreshments, prize drawings and more. Registration is required; the park will be closed to the public to allow participants of all levels to work on their skills. Register at TemeculaCA.gov/Register.
May 14-15 TEMECULA E-waste drop-off
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a free e-waste recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May 14 and May 15 in the J.C. Penney parking lot at the Promenade Temecula mall, 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula. Acceptable items include computer monitors, TVs, printers, computers, power supplies, VCR/DVD players and small portable devices. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ mruet5yw.
May 15 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.
May 16 TEMECULA Garden Art
The Ronald H. Roberts Temecula
Public Library will host a Garden Art event where teens can decorate clay pots. Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries, the event is for youths in grades 7-12. Space is limited to 25 participants; register in advance at the library reception desk or by calling (951) 693-8900. Supplies will be provided and participants will be sent home with seeds and soil to put in their pots. The library is at 30600 Pauba Road.
May 16 TEMECULA Blood drive
Chaparral High School will host a mobile blood drive with the San Diego Blood Bank from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, May 16, in the gym lot at 27215 Nicolas Road. 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.
May 16 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.
May 17 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/farmers-market.