Community calendar

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RESERVATIONS

Lecture: Rachel Wu, an associated professor of psychology at UCR, will present “Train Your Brain,” discussing how learning new skills can increase cognitive abilities in older adults, at 2 p.m. Jan. 17at the Westmont Village Community Event Center, 17050 Arnold Drive, Riverside. The lecture is part of Westmont Village retirement community’s lecture series for lifelong learners. RSVP requested at 951-697-2060

MLK event: Moreno Valley College will have its Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Scholarship Ceremony 7:30-9:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center, 14075 Frederick St., Moreno Valley. At the event, Moreno Valley College will present its Legacy Award to Kym Taylor, an African American parent involvement specialist for Moreno Valley Unified School District. Tickets are $65for general attendees and $50for enrolled students, available by calling 951-571-6100.

SATURDAY

WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY Mushrooms workshop: Riversidecorona Resource Conservation District will have a free lecture on “Mushrooms: Their Role in Nature and Home Propagation” at 10 a.m. at its Landuse Learning Center, 4500 Glenwood Drive, Riverside. An Ask a Master Gardener booth will be available from 9 a.m. to noon as well. rcrcd.org or 951-683-7691, ext. 207

SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY Book sale: The Friends of the Sun City Library has a bag sale 10 a.m.2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee. Fill a bag with books for $2. Bags are provided. The Friends of the Sun City Library has quarterly meetings with community speakers and operates a bookstore. Membership is $10per year. For information about the bag sale, membership or volunteering in the bookstore, call 951-679-3534 and ask for the bookstore.

SAN JACINTO VALLEY

Polar Plunge: The Valley-wide Recreation and Park District will welcome the new year with a Polar Plunge at 9 a.m. at the Diamond Valley Aquatic Center, 1801 Angler Ave., Hemet. Participants can step, jump or slide into an unheated pool. Donations for charity are requested. gorecreation. org or 951-654-1505

MONDAY

WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY Genealogy: Corona Genealogical Society meets 6-7:45 p.m. in the Frances Aldama Martinez Community Room of the Corona Public Library, 650 S. Main St. Laurice Johnson presents “Fresh Start to a New Year.” Free. 951-739-4860or Coronagensoc.org

SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY Genealogy: The Genealogy Club of Sun City meets 1-3 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee. genealogyclub.org

Genealogy: The Temecula Valley Genealogical Society meets 5:308 p.m. the second Monday of each month except August at the Robert H. Roberts Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road, Temecula. Free.

TUESDAY

WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY Genealogy: The Corona Genealogical Society offers a class 12:301:45 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center at the Corona Public Library, 650 S. Main St. Pam Coleman presents “Hands on With the Census.” Free. 951-739-4860or Coronagensoc.org .

WEDNESDAY

WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY Lifestream blood drive: A blood drive is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Riverside City College, 4800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside. The drive continues 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday. Donors receive a free mini-physical, including readings for blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol levels, iron level and temperature, with results being posted on the donor’s private online portal. For appointments, call 800-8794484 or go to Lstream.org .

SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY Support group: The Loma Linda Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the Loma Linda office building, Room 200, 28078Baxter Road, Murrieta. 661-476-8562

THURSDAY

WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY Farmers market: The Norco Rural Farmers and Artisans Market is open 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at the Ecological Agriculture Training Center, 3954Old Hamner Road, Norco.

Bingo: The Martin Luther King Senior Citizens Club, in cooperation with the Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, offers bingo noon-2 p.m. Thursdays at the Stratton Center at Bordwell Park, 2008Martin Luther King Blvd., Riverside. Cost: $5for 10games, and players must be 18or older. Stratton Center at 951-826-5355or Donna at 951-235-4181

THE PASS

Historical society: “The History and Impact of the Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument” is the topic when the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Cherry Valley Grange Community Center, 10478Beaumont Ave., Cherry Valley. Free. sgphs.org