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Fundraiser: Guide Dogs of the Desert hosts a fundraising event Nov. 10at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-350Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Doors open at 6p.m. with a reception and silent auction followed by dinner and a live performance by two-time Grammy Award winner Diane Schuur. For tickets and information, go to gddca.org.
Today
Southwest Riverside County Mobile exhibit: The 9/ 11 Never Forget mobile exhibit from Tunnel 2 Towers will be at the Promenade Temecula mall, 40820Winchester Road, Temecula, through Nov. 11. Welcome ceremony is 4p.m. today, and the exhibit will be open to the public 2-8p.m. Nov. 4-11. Free.
Saturday
Western Riverside County
Art in the Gardens: The UCR Botanic Gardens host Art in the Gardens, featuring curated items from local artisans offered for sale, 10a.m.-3p.m. at the gardens, 1Botanic Gardens Drive, Riverside. Free parking is available in Lot 13 Blue.
Native plant landscaping: Riverside-corona Resource Conservation District will hold a free lecture on attracting pollinators and managing weeds in native gardens at 10a.m. at its Landuse Learning Center, 4500Glenwood Drive, Riverside. An Ask a Master Gardener booth will be also available, from 9 a.m. to noon. rcrcd.org or 951-683-7691, ext. 207
AARP: Chris Oberg, chief executive officer of Path of Life Ministries, will be the speaker when AARP Riverside Chapter 237meets at 10 a.m. at the Janet Goeske Senior Center, 5257Sierra St., Riverside. Program is preceded by social time at 9:30a.m. aarpriv23@gmail.com or 951-742-5708
Southwest Riverside County Family Wildlife Day: The Nature Education Foundation at the Santa Rosa Plateau presents Family Wildlife Day 10a.m.-3p.m. at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, 39400Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta. Advance tickets are $10 for ages 18and older, free for children younger than 18, at the-nef. org. At the event, tickets are $15for ages 18and older, $5for ages 2-17, free for retired, active-duty and reserve military with valid ID.
Book sale: The Friends of the Sun City Library holds a bag sale 10 a.m.-2p.m. the first Saturday of every month at the Sun City Library, 26982Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee. Fill a bag with books for $2. Bags are provided. The Friends of the Sun City Library hold quarterly meetings with community speakers and operate a bookstore. Membership is $10 per year. For information about the bag sale, membership or volunteering in the bookstore, call 951-6793534and ask for the bookstore.
Dance program: Inclusive Movement and Dance, a dance company for children and adults with disabilities, presents “Rhythms” at 7p.m. at Golden Bear Theater on the Temecula Valley High School campus, 31555Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Tickets are $18 for adults, $12for children 10and younger, available by emailing info@ inclusivemovementanddance.com.
Monday
Western Riverside County Genealogy: Corona Genealogical Society meets 6-7:45p.m. in the Frances Aldama Martinez Community Room of the Corona Public Library, 650S. Main St. Christine Johns Cohen presents “Immigration: Ports of Entry.” Free. 951-7394860or Coronagensoc.org
Tuesday
Western Riverside County Genealogy: Corona Genealogical Society offers a class 12:30-1:45 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center at the Corona Public Library, 650 S. Main St. Jean Wilcox Hibben presents “Look CLOSER: Think Outside, but Look INSIDE those Boxes.” Free. 951-739-4860or Coronagensoc.org
Southwest Riverside County Historical society: The Lake Elsinore Historical Society meets at 1p.m. the first Tuesday of each month except July and August at the city’s Cultural Center, 183N. Main St. (Use the Heald Avenue entrance.) The museum is open 11a.m.-3p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays and 1-4p.m. Sundays. Ruth Atkins at 951-201-1555or Kim Mcelroy at 949-282-8193
Wednesday San Jacinto Valley Ukulele group:
Strummin’ for Fun in Hemet invites ukulele players and other string instrument players to meet 9-11a.m. every other Wednesday to play and sing along at the London Spires community, 725W. Thornton Ave., Hemet. Those who want to learn to play the ukulele are also welcome. 951-533-1331