ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Kitty Quick of Wild Wonders shows off a hedgehog (above) during the Wild Wonders program at Town Square Park in Murrieta on June 8. At right, Quick holds a young American alligator for the audience to behold during the event. Wild Wonders, a wildlife education organization, held the event in association with the Murrieta Public Library.
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.
June 26 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.
June 26-27 SOUTHWEST COUNTY Blood drives
The San Diego Blood Bank will hold several blood drives hosted by local businesses in Southwest Riverside County on June 26 and June 27. Donors will receive a San Diego Padres blood drive T-shirt, while supplies last. 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.
June 26: Kohl’s department store, 24661 Madison Ave., Murrieta.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June 26: Lowe’s, 40390 Winchester Road, Temecula. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June 27: Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Road, in front of Edwards Theater. 1 to 6 p.m.
June 27 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.
June 28 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 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 https:// business.murrietachamber.org/ events/calendar/2022-01-01.
June 28 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.
July 1 TEMECULA Summer Sounds Concerts
Vail Headquarters hosts the Summer Sounds Concert Series, presented in collaboration with Discrete Sounds Studio, Friday nights through August. Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy live music for free from 6 to 9 p.m. Coleslaw will perform July 1. Vail Headquarters is at 32115 Temecula Parkway. Information: www.vailhq.com.