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March 5, 2010
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Itty Bitty T-ball
Sign-ups are still being taken for Itty Bitty T-ball for boys and girls ages 3 to 5, sponsored by Temescal Canyon baseball. Sign-ups will take place on Sunday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Vons in Lake Elsinore, Vons in Corona (Horsethief area),Êand Temescal Canyon High School gymnasium.ÊThe $70 registration fee includes MLB shirt and cap, individual and team photo.Ê The season lasts seven weeks and includes a free hot dog every week.Ê For more information call 217-8784, or visit www.tchsbaseball.com.
Clothes Drive
Second Chance Textile will hold a Clothes Drive on Sunday, March 7 at the Farmer’s Market. The drive will benefit Canyon Lake Middle School and Quail Valley Elementary.
Caregiver support group
Speaker Jo Bushnell will speak about the “Vial of Life” program at the next Caregivers Connection support group on Monday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. Local firemen and paramedics look for the “Vial of Life” sign in a window near the front door, which along with a magnet on the refrigerator door indicates residents have their emergency information needed for immediate care stored in a vial inside their refrigerator.
The Caregivers Connection support group is for caregivers and their patients and meets at Canyon Lake Community Church on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon in rooms C5 and C6. All meetings are confidential. Activities are planned for the caregiver and those for whom they are caring. For more information, call Jo Ann Wickerath at 679-7736.
Titan rummage sale
The Temescal Canyon High School Girls Softball team is holding a rummage sale on Sunday, March 14, from 9 to 2 p.m., at Storm Stadium's Marketplace. The team is raising funds to offset the cost of getting new uniforms for the program.
Residents are invited to come to the sale and help them achieve their goal. Anyone with items they would like to donate is welcome to bring them to the stadium starting at 7 a.m. on the day of the sale. For more information, contact John Eccles at 244-1291.
Spring Swing
The Lake Elsinore Storm has announced that the annual Sip N’ Swing celebration, newly named Spring Swing, will be held on Saturday, March 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Diamond. Admission is free for guests of all ages. Festivities will include free Kids Fun Zone area, featuring bounce houses, jolly jumps and inflatables for the young ones. Baseball fans of all ages can take a behind-the-scenes tour of the ballpark and batting practice under the lights, facilitated by Frozen Ropes Baseball and Softball Training Center. Fans can get their picture taken with Storm mascot, Thunder, and also win prizes, giveaways and a chance to get lucky at The Diamond.
Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase the best seats for the best nights, including the upcoming Exhibition Game against the San Diego Padres on April 2 at 6:30 pm. For more information call 245-4487 or visit www.stormbaseball.com
JDRF Walk
The Inland Empire Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 5K Walk will be held at Storm Stadium on March 13. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. To register online visit www.jdrfinlandempire.com, then select events. For more information call 784-4156.
Teen event at the Lodge
Teens are invited to “Teens on Spring Break” on Monday, March 29, from 7 to 10 p.m., in the Pool View room at the Lodge. The event is co-sponsored by the Jr. Women’s Club of Canyon Lake and the Street Carts of Canyon Lake. Activities will include dancing, food and an opportunity to “hang out” with friends. There is a $5 entry fee. Music will be provided by Good Time Entertainment. For more information, contact Julie Stover at 265-9722.
Art on the Green
The Canyon Lake Art Association will hold “Art on the Green” Art Faire on April 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Canyon Lake Country Club. The event is open to the public and will feature “Best of the Best” Art Competition of the three Lake Elsinore High Schools. Artists interested in exhibiting for the event are invited to e-mail js92530@verizon.net for registration details. For more information, call 244-1674.
Tennis open play
The Tennis Club invites members of the community to come out for Open Play on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. It is open to all levels of players and is a great way to meet other players without committing to a schedule. Show up to socialize, pick up a game and have fun. For more information, contact Marga Kidd at 244-7911 or 442-4538.
Casino bus trip
The Canyon Lake Woman’s Club has planned a bus trip to Pechanga Casino on Monday, March 22, as a club fundraiser. The donation is $15. The casino will give each passenger a $10 voucher upon arrival for use in the casino. The bus will leave the Lodge parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and return from Pechanga at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Those with current Pechanga Casino cards should have their number available when making reservations. The Woman’s Club invites all residents and their guests to sign up and join the fun. For reservations, contact Joanna Spiller at 244-1553 as soon as possible.
Boat Safety classes
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will present a boating safety class in Lake Elsinore on Sunday, March 21, at 8 a.m. The intense one-day class is a full eight hours encompassing all the basics of safe boating and meets court requirements for boaters with moving violations on the water. The cost is $75. The classes are taught by Peter Dawson, Coxswain, USCGAUX, who is 100-ton certified and has 58 years of boating experience. For reservations call 202-1584.
Blood drive
The Valley blood services Bloodmobile will be at the Canyon Hills Marketplace on Saturday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 800-479-3902.
Vendors/volunteers wanted
The Jr. Women’s Club is preparing for its annual Easter Carnival on Saturday, April 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes such activities as carnival style games, crafts, temporary tattoos, a bounce house, Easter Bunny photos and vendor booths. Booths are available to those interested in selling crafts and boutique items for $25 per booth; vendors are asked to donate an item to be used for a drawing. For more information on booth rentals, contact Natalie Mathis at 562-449-5511.
High school volunteers can earn community service hours by helping with the day’s activities. To volunteer, contact Nancy Teperson at 775-1167.
Clubs or individuals are invited to donate items for a drawing. Contact Event Chairperson Lori Caldwell at 760-996-0024 or e-mail canyonlakejwc@gmail.com.
Michelle’s Place
Michelle’s Place, a women’s breast cancer resource center, is hosting a free educational seminar by My Pink Image on breast thermography on Wednesday, March 31, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Breast thermography increases early detection, promotes prevention and is non-invasive, no-contact, no radiation, pain-free screening procedure that is safe for all women. Seating is limited and RSVPs are requested by e-mailing carrie@michellesplace.org or by calling 304-1280.
Michelle’s Place will hold its Spring Fling event on Friday, April 30, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Oak Meadows in Temecula. The cost is $60 per person or $450 for a table of eight. Entertainment will include The Shout House Rock ‘n’ Roll Dueling Pianos and a photo booth with props. For more information, call 304-1280 or e-mail carrie@michellesplace.org. To participate as a sponsor call 757-5936 or e-mail Jamie@michellesplace.org.
Clothing wanted
A couple in Canyon Lake regularly makes deliveries of food and clothing to the Riverside City Mission, where the needs of the hungry and homeless are growing dramatically. Donations can be dropped off at the Coldwell Banker office in the Towne Center, 31620 Railroad Canyon Rd.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Temecula Valley Alcoholics Anonymous holds meetings in most nearby cities. The primary purpose is to help members achieve sobriety. For more information, visit www.temeculacentraloffice.org or call 695-1535.
AFV kids camp
Animal Friends of the Valleys is now taking registrations for the Furry Friends Kids’ Camp. Children will learn proper pet care, responsibility and bite prevention. They will interact with the animals, brush and walk the dogs and make crafts. There will be two one-week sessions for children ages 7 to 13. Session 1 will be held from March 29 to April 2 and Session 2 will be held April 5 through April 9. Cost is $60 per child. For registration, call 775-3204 or e-mail boo8689@aol.com.
YMCA basketball
The Southwest Family YMCA is now taking registrations for its spring basketball league for boys and girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. To register, call 677-9622.
Free tax preparation
The AARP tax aid volunteers will be available to assist taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those 60 years and older; however, the free service is not limited to seniors. The service includes preparation of all tax forms and e-filing returns and is available through April 15 at City Hall every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or to book an appointment, contact Sheridan Heidemann at 304-1926 or Virginia Ward 672-2565.
Sports offered
Cornerstone Church in Wildomar offers a variety of sports weekly for ages 16 and up and any skill level. Indoor soccer is offered on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m., men’s basketball on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m., co-ed dodge-ball on Thursdays from 7:30 to 10 p.m., and co-ed volleyball on Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m. The church is located at 34570 Monte Vista Dr. For more information, call 674-8661 or e-mail bfurlong@go2cornerstone.com
Billiards group
The Ladies and Gents Billiards Group (LAGS) is looking for new members and/or substitutes. Members play on the second Friday evening each month in members’ homes, with an awards dinner in November. Owning a pool table is preferable but not required. For more information, call Jan Webb at 244-6892.
Grief support groups
The GriefShare recovery seminar and support group meets at Grace Church each Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. The church is located at 29720 Goetz Rd. in Quail Valley. The seminar is led by Pastor Robert Butler and runs for 13 weeks. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery topics. For more information, call Marisa Tackett at 323-770-2974.
Grief support also is available at Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church through its grief group that meets at 7 p.m. every third Thursday. The church is located at 30400 Grand Ave. in Lake Elsinore. For more information, call 674-1377 or contact Karen Nahrstadt at 775-9523.
Pet Preparedness
The Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee is in need of donations of pet supplies to keep in storage in the event of a disaster affecting the community. If the need arises to open a Red Cross shelter, there will be a need to house Canyon Lake pets, too, according to CLEP Director Nancy Carroll.
There is a need for wire enclosures, leashes, collars, food and water dishes and toys, as well as clean blankets and small bathroom type rugs for bedding. For pick-up or directions for drop-off, call Ellen Dyer at 244-7763 or Nancy Carroll at 244-8230.
Find a skier
The website, www.thirdtoski.com is available to help people find others with whom to water ski. For more information e-mail paul.queen@yahoo.com.
Free Fax Friday
Debby Gagnon of Pack, Wrap and Post in the Canyon Lake Towne Center says she would like to help those who are currently seeking employment during these tough economic times by offering free use of the fax machine for the purpose of sending out resumes. Anyone interested in taking advantage of this offer is invited to stop by Pack, Wrap and Post on Fridays; no appointment is necessary. Debby says she will offer the service as long as she is able to do so.
Hospital volunteers needed
Menifee Valley Medical Center is seeking volunteers. Only four hours of volunteer service per week qualifies one as an active member of the hospital volunteer team. No experience is necessary; training will be provided. The minimum age for hospital volunteers is 16 years old. For more information call 679-8888, ext. 7254 or 925-6389.
Senior softball
Softball players 55 and older are needed for a senior men’s league in Menifee. The league plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Wheatfield Park, next to the Menifee campus of Mt. San Jacinto Community College. For more information, call Ed Hustead at 679-8626.
Cruise Night
The Lake Elsinore Marketplace holds a Cruise Night on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the food court parking lot next to Chili’s (Costco center). For more information contact Sabrina McChesney at 619-341-0877.
Computer Club
The Computer Club of Menifee Valley welcomes all who have an interest in computers. It meets at 9 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month and offer presentations, guest speakers, question and answer sessions, a computer lab and computer classes. It is a free club with no dues. Meetings are held at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 29885 Bradley Rd. in Sun City. For more information, e-mail contact@ccmv.net or visit www.ccmv.net.
Child advocates needed
The local organization of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children is seeking volunteers for its program. As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. No special education or background is needed – just a desire to help abused and neglected children. Volunteers must pass a background check, followed by a 30-hour training course. For more information contact Deborah Sutton at 304-5220 or visit www.nationalcasa.org.
Thank the troops
Xerox Corporation has created a simple way for citizens to thank military personnel overseas at www.letssaythanks.com. The sender selects a design and message, which is then personalized with the sender’s name and town. Xerox then prints and sends a postcard to a member of the military stationed overseas. It only takes a few minutes to send a postcard and say thanks.
Donate a mammogram
The Breast Cancer website invites people to click on its site daily so it can meet its quota of donating at least one free mammogram a day to an underprivileged woman. It takes less than a minute to go to the site, www.thebreastcancersite.com and click on “donating a mammogram” for free (pink window in the middle). This doesn’t cost one thing. Corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate mammogram in exchange for advertising.
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