TAKING SHAPE
Frank Matthies works on a horseshoe at the blacksmith booth during the sixth anniversary of the opening of Vail Headquarters in Temecula on July 16.
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 31 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.
Aug. 1 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 10minute slot. The library is at 8 Town Square.
Aug. 2 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.
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.
Aug. 5 TEMECULA Coffee Connection
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its next Coffee Connection networking event from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at The Coffee Shop at the chamber, 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A. Registration is encouraged at https://members.temecula.org/events.
Aug. 5 TEMECULA Art Off the Walls
The city of Temecula holds its free Art Off the Walls program on the first Friday of the month at The Lot on Main, 42051 Main St. There will be an artist reception for featured artists in The Merc with live music and refreshments. The August featured artist is Jennifer Bonneteau (mixed media paint). The event runs 5:30 to 8 p.m. Information: (951) 694-6480 or visit temeculaca.gov/artoffthewalls.
Aug. 5 PERRIS Movies in the park
The city of Perris will host its next free Movies in the Park event at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5. Grab a blanket and the kids and settle in to watch “Cruella” under the stars at Frank Eaton Park, 3600 Bradley Road. The event is free, and the movie begins at dusk. Upcoming movies include “Clifford” on Aug. 19 at Morgan Park, and “Spiderman” on Sept. 9 at Mercado Park. For information, call (951) 943-6603 or visit cityofperris.org.
Aug. 9 WILDOMAR Coffee talks
The monthly Coffee with the City of Wildomar series continues at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 9. 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.
Aug. 6 TEMECULA Classic car show
Vail Headquarters and Us Versus Them will host the free Ramble On at the Ranch classic car show from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway. Ramble On will feature more than 100 classic cars, a DJ and live band, vendor booths and more. Information: https:// www.vailhq.com/all-events.
Aug. 9 WILDOMAR Coffee talks
The monthly Coffee with the City of Wildomar series continues at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 9. Held the second Tuesday of the month, the free events provide an opportunity for residents to connect with city officials. Email Rhonda Warner at rwarner@mwcoc.org for more information.
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.