COMMUNITY CALENDAR

March 11 TEMECULA Job fair

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its Premier Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Promenade Temecula mall, 40820 Winchester Road. The job fair, featuring hundreds of job opportunities in a wide range of industries, is free and open to the public. Job seekers should bring multiple copies of their resume. The fair will be inside the mall, on the second f loor near Starbucks.

March 11 TEMECULA Second Saturday

The Temecula Valley Museum offers its Second Saturday program at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, with activities exploring other cultures. The March program will celebrate Israel. Programs have explored Mexico, Germany, Scotland, Hawaii, Australia, Jamaica, Cuba, Vietnam and India, and others. Information: www.temeculavalleymuseum.org/events/secondsaturday.

March 11 MURRIETA History presentation

The Murrieta History Museum will host a presentation by historian Pat Jennings on the legacy of the Yoder family and their farming throughout the Murrieta and Menifee valleys on Saturday, March 11. The free presentation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the museum, 41810 Juniper St., Murrieta. Visit www.murrietahistory.org to RSVP.

March 11 TEMECULA Jazz festival

Old Town Temecula Community Theater will celebrate the 11th annual Jazz Festival from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5. The afternoon concert will feature Inland Empire musicians including Yve Evans, Keith Droste, Jonathan Karrant, Doug McDonald, and father-son duo Colin and Joel Wenhardt. Tickets cost $25 to $37, with discounts available for seniors, military and students. The concert will be at the theater, 42051 Main St. For tickets or more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/temecula-jazz-2023.

March 12 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.

March 12 LAKE ELSINORE Mornings on Main

The city of Lake Elsinore and Made Local Market hold their weekly Mornings on Main Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at City Park, 184 Main St. Shop for locally sourced produce and handmade treasures at the farmers market, and stroll down Historic Downtown Main Street to take in the antique shops, novelty stores, museum and fine dining. Visit https://tinyurl.com/ wdymz34x for information.

March 13 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.

March 14 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.

March 14 WILDOMAR Coffee talks

The monthly Wildomar Coffee with the City series returns at 8:30 a.m. March 14. 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.

March 15 TEMECULA Evening Mixer

The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its March Evening Mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15. The event is free for chamber members, $30 for guests. Register at https:// members.temecula.org/events.

March 15-29 SOUTHWEST COUNTY Blood drives

The San Diego Blood Bank is holding blood drives hosted by local businesses in Southwest Riverside County. 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.

March 15: Murrieta Valley High School, 42200 Nighthawk Way, Murrieta, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 29: Temecula Library, 30600 Pauba Road, Temecula, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 17 MENIFEE Night Market

Made Local will hold its Menifee Trading Post night market featuring local artists and makers, food and live entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Mercato Del Sole, 30141 Antelope Road. The markets will be held the third Friday of the month. Admission and parking are free. Visit madelocalmarket.org.

March 18 PERRIS Take a Hike series

The city of Perris is hosting a Take a Hike series of challenging hikes to get residents outside and moving. The next hike, Saturday, March 18, kicks off at 8 a.m. and will take hikers to Kabian Park, 28001 Kabian Park Road, Perris. Visit https://tinyurl.com/perris-marchhike for more information.

March 25 MENIFEE Multicultural Festival

The city of Menifee will hold a “Discover the World” Multicultural Festival to promote cultural awareness from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Central Park, 30268 Civic Plaza Drive. The family-friendly event will showcase cultural diversity and traditional heritage through live music, dance performances, children’s activities, and food and retail vendors.

March 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.

March 31 TEMECULA Teen Egg Hunt

Teens are invited to an egg hunt from 8 to 9:30 p.m. March 31 at the Sports Ranch at Sommers Bend, 32101 Sommers Bend. Grab a f lashlight and get together with friends for the teens-only event. Attendees will be eligible for community service hours for school. For more information, visit temeculaca.gov.

April 1 LAKE ELSINORE Waste collection

The city of Lake Elsinore will hold its next household hazardous waste drop-off event for city residents from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at 512 N. Langstaff St., next to the Public Works Yard. Items accepted include automotive chemicals, batteries, electronics, household chemicals and cleaners and paint. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/lewaste-collection-2023.

Ongoing VALLEYWIDE Blood donations

Donations of blood and plasma are needed for patients throughout the region. LifeStream hosts 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.

Email community event information at least three weeks in advance to temecula@sduniontribune.com.