SING ALONG
Gloria Arjona smiles as she sings to kids in Spanish during the Día de los Niños library program at the Grace Mellman Community Library in Temecula on May 5.
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 21 TEMECULA CultureFest
Temecula will celebrate World Day of Cultural Diversity with its inaugural Temecula CultureFest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21. The free event will include live music, dancing, special performances and activities showcasing and exploring different cultures and traditions. Activities will take place in Town Square Park, 41902 Main St., and Sam Hicks Monument Park in Old Town. Information: visit TemeculaCA.gov/ TCSD or follow @TemeculaParksandRec on social media.
May 22 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. Information: www.vailhq.com.
May 23 TEMECULA Blood drive
The Promenade Temecula mall will host a mobile blood drive with the San Diego Blood Bank from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, May 23, in the plaza in front of Edwards Theatre at 40820 Winchester 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 23 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.
May 24 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 provide an opportunity for residents to connect with city officials. For more information, visit https://business.murrietachamber.org/events/ calendar/2022-01-01.
May 24 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.
May 25 TEMECULA Morning Mixer
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its May Morning Mixer at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Guiltless Food Co., 27725 Jefferson Ave., Suite 104. The event is free for chamber members, $30 for guests. Registration is required at https://members.temecula.org/events.
May 27 MURRIETA Paint party class
The Alternative Recreation Program will hold a beginnerfriendly paint party class from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 27, at the Community Center in Murrieta, 41810 Juniper St. A professional instructor from Pinot’s Palette will guide participants through creating a sunset painting. Registered participants will be provided a sandwich and light refreshments. Cost is $2 per person (caregivers are free), plus $6 for supplies. The ARP is a social program for adults, 18 and older, with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Information: https://tinyurl.com/382rbdtr.
May 28 TEMECULA Memorial Day concert
The city of Temecula will host A Tribute to Heroes: Memorial Day Observance concert featuring the Temecula Valley Symphony at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main St.
Bring lawn chairs/blankets to the free, family-friendly concert.
May 30 MURRIETA Memorial Day observance
The city of Murrieta will pay tribute to fallen service members at a Memorial Day Observance Ceremony at 8 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the Veterans Memorial at Town Square Park, 11 Town Square. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
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Ongoing VALLEYWIDE Blood donations
Donations of blood and plasma are needed for patients throughout the region. LifeStream continues to host mobile blood drives at various locations as well as collections at its regular locations. All donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies. The Murrieta donation center is at 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, and is open seven days a week; hours vary. Information, visit www.lstream.org.