FESTIVE SOUNDS
Eric the Redd plays a djembe during the city of Temecula’s first Juneteenth celebration on June 18.
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.
July 3 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.
July 5 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 7 TEMECULA Summer Concert Series
The Temecula Summer Concert
Series continues with the Eagles Ronstadt Experience on Thursday, July 7, at the Temecula Amphitheater, 30875 Rancho Vista Road. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks. Also playing this summer is Stone Soul on July 14, Journey Captured on July 21 and Detroit Underground on July 28. For information, visit https://temeculaca.gov/1165/Summer-Concert-Series.
July 9 TEMECULA Second Saturday
The Temecula Valley Museum offers its Second Saturday cultural program Saturday, July 9, with activities exploring other cultures. The July program will examine the culture and traditions of France. Programs have explored Mexico, Scotland, Hawaii, Australia, Jamaica, Vietnam and India, and others. Information: https:// tinyurl.com/tvm-second-saturday.
July 11 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.
July 12 WILDOMAR Coffee talks
The monthly Coffee with the City of Wildomar series continues at 8:30 a.m. July 12. 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.
July 14 MURRIETA/WILDOMAR Networking breakfast
The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly networking breakfast on July 14. The meeting includes networking from 7:30 to 8 a.m. followed by the regular program at 8 a.m. Cost is $15 for pre-registered members, $25 for pre-registered non-members, $30 at the door for anyone not registered in advance; Soap Box Minute costs $25. For more information or to register, visit https:// tinyurl.com/murr-chamberevents.
July 16 TEMECULA Vail HQ anniversary
Vail Headquarters will mark its seventh anniversary with a free celebration featuring entertainment for the whole family from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 16 at 32115 Temecula Parkway.
There will be a live bluegrass band, historical tours, raffles, crafts and games, stagecoach ride, a petting zoo and more. Information: https://www.vailhq.com/all-events.
July 20 TEMECULA Evening Mixer
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its July Evening Mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. The event is free for chamber members, $30 for guests. Register at https://members.temecula.org/events.
July 26 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.
July 27 TEMECULA Morning Mixer
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its July Morning Mixer at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 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.
Through Aug. 4 TEMECULA Summer lunch program
The city of Temecula’s Community Services Department is providing free lunches and enrichment activities to children and teens at its annual Summer Food Service Program at Michael “Mike” Naggar Community Park through Aug. 4. Meals are served every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon to anyone 18 or younger, or adults with disabilities, on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Parent supervision is required. The park is at 29119 Margarita Road.
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. The Murrieta donation center is at 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, and is open seven days a week; hours vary. Information: www.lstream.org.