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Valentine’s Day in Wine Country Romantic Carriage Ride Do What Love Says.

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Why Do We Call It a ‘Dashboard’?

By Nadeem Muaddi

Like most people, you probably use the terms “dashboard” and “instrument panel” interchangeably without giving much thought to where the two words come from. However, their origins are quite interesting and definitely something every auto trimmer should know.

The word “dashboard” was originally used to describe the wooden board carriage makers attached to the front of carriages to prevent mud and rocks from being splashed (or “dashed”) onto drivers and their passengers by the horses that pulled them about. In essence, dashboards served as mud flaps for horses’ hooves.

While the term “dashboard” didn’t work its way into popular English until the 1800’s, the concept of a “dashboard” existed long before then. In fact, Mesopotamian chariots dating as far back as 3,000 BC employed similar guards against mud and rocks.

It wasn’t until the early 1900’s – when carriages became dependent on motors instead of horses – that “dashboards” were repurposed to house vehicle instruments, like speedometers and gas gauges.

Shortly after, the word “carriage” was shortened to “car”; the term “instrument panel” replaced “dashboard”; and windshields were developed to guard drivers and passengers from light debris.

Still, the term “dashboard” never quite disappeared.

You’re Invited Canine Support Teams Graduation

The Class of 2019 requests the honor of your company as they celebrate our accomplishments.

The Graduation event will be held on Sunday, January 26, 11 a.m. at Wilson Creek Winery located at 35960 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 Tickets: $50 per person Sponsorship opportunities available Purchase tickets online at caninesupportteams.org or call 951-301-3625.

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THANK YOU FEBRUARY 2020

Support Our Local Businesses 24/7 Family Home Care ..................................8 Animal Friends of the Valley ..........................30 Anthony's Italian Ristorante ..........................27 Artistic Expressions Permanent Makeup ........5 Azuza Pacific University .................................6 Barrel Tasting in Wine Country.......................9 Blissed Out Spa.............................................22 California Technical Academy .........................7 Callaway Winery............................................11 Cleaning & Moving Help................................32 Concord Lutheran Academy..........................25 Falkner Winery ..............................................12 First Light Home Care ...................................32 Grace Evangelical Free ..................................16 Harmony Gifts ...............................................15 Honey Cutt Farms .........................................31 JDS Digifest ..................................................24 Jeweler by Design ..........................................2 Jewel Scene ...................................................5 Job Fair .........................................................28 Justice Matters Conference...........................17 Killarneys Irish Pub .......................................36 Menifee Bible Church ....................................17 Mitchell Place Apartments ............................. 3 Motte Farms Open House..............................20 My Grannys' Attic..........................................15 Naughty Pig Gourmet Meats .........................19 Old Town Temecula Community Theater .......14 Pet Glenn Massey Training Classes...............30 Plumber- Ron Dumas....................................32 Restaurant Week in Murrieta.........................31 Rock the Oaks Fundraiser for Oak Grove.......35 Santa Rosa Plateau Volunteer Fair..................6 Santa Rosa Plateau Resource Fair.................25 Searer Insurance Service ..............................33 Superbowl Trivia ...........................................18 Superbowl Trivia Answers.............................29 Sweet Cheeks Skin Care ................................ 5 Swim to Shore ..............................................24

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Clip Clop Café

COMMUNITY

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Touchdown Mini Meatloaf

Community Events ..........................................................23 Friends of the Murrieta Library ........................................29 New Year’s Letter from Michelle’s Place .........................33

EDUCATION

MSJC Students Produce Safety Videos............................6 Health Occupation Discovery Camp ...............................34 Exploring Tech Careers ...................................................34

ENTERTAINMENT

KIDS

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Elks Hoop Shoot Winners ...............................................24 Fun Classes for Kids .......................................................24 Youth Symphony .............................................................25 Upcoming Events at Living Desert ..................................25

PETS

Adoptions ........................................................................30

RECIPE

Touchdown Mini Meatloaf ...............................................19

Riverside County Fair Line-up ...........................................5 Dance Series Announced ................................................15 Cabaret at the Merc.........................................................15 Temecula Symphony Calendar........................................20 Concerts at the Historic Hemet Theater..........................20 Upcoming at the Center for the Arts ...............................21

EVENTS

Digifest Calls for Submissions...........................................7

FAITH

A Picture of Patience .......................................................16 Do What Love Says .........................................................17

FAMILY

SENIORS

The Gifts of Hospice..........................................................8 Finding the Right Caregiver.............................................32

VALENTINE’S DAY

Valentine’s Day in Wine Country......................................10 Introducing Clip Clop Café ..............................................12 Valentine Quotes for your Sweetheart.............................26 Temecula VIP Shuttles.....................................................28

VISITING OUR VINEYARDS

New Chef at Meritage Restaurant ...................................10

Parenting – New Beginnings ...........................................31

HOME

Organizing your Linen Closet ..........................................22

JUST FOR FUN

Why do they call is a Dashboard?.....................................3 Explore Southern California.............................................13 Super Bowl Trivia.............................................................18

ABOUT US | CONTACT US

Temecula Newcomers Club ...........................23 Temecula Eye Center .....................................32 Temecula VIP Shuttle ....................................26 Temecula VIP Shuttle ....................................28 Temecula Valley Master Chorale....................21 Temecula Valley Symphony...........................21 Temecula Valley Symphony...........................20 Temecula Valley Womens's Club...................23 Visage at the Vein Clinic ................................22 Wilson Creek Winery.....................................12 Word Search .................................................29 Word Search Answer Key..............................29

Publisher Diane Simones Director of Business Development Gino Simones Contributing Editors Susan Montgomery Tracy Williams Pastor John Stewart Aubrey Masters Chef Daniel Johnson

FEATURE .................

New Chef at Meritage Restaurant Page 10

Teen Panel.....................................................34 Temecula Carriage Company .........................10

Valentine Quotes for Your Sweetheart

Carol Malin Dara Bowers Nellie Hathorn Julianne Neustel Taylor Pentz

Art Director Dorina Blythe, GranDesigns

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Murrieta’s New Art Gallery is Now Open: Art By Inna

Inna has sold 1000's of her unique and beautiful oil paintings in 20 countries. Now she has settled here in our area. Those, like her hand-painted glasses and ornaments, can make very special gifts for the holidays.

There are works on display by other fine artists too, including mosaic sculptures and more.

Art By Inna is in the Murrieta Town Center shopping center at 39825 Alta Murrieta Drive Unit B3, Murrieta.

Change is coming to our Farmhouse...

Display pieces large & small are now for sale!

Stay Tuned!

The Farmer’s Wife is located at 28459 Old Town Front Street Temecula 951-506-1606

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San Gorgonio Pass Area CHP Partners with Mt. San Jacinto College to Produce Public Safety Videos

The Mt. San Jacinto College and the San Gorgonio Pass Area California Highway Patrol (CHP) office partnered to produce two powerful Public Safety Announcements (PSA) regarding the disastrous consequences of distracted driving and driving while intoxicated.

The Pass Area CHP office released on its social media platforms the first video to bring awareness to the dangers of drunk driving on Dec. 19 as part of December’s National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month. Mt. San Jacinto College shared the messages across its social media platforms.

In March 2019, the CHP San Gorgonio Pass Area reached out to Alan Marsala, assistant professor of MSJC’s Digital Media program, to produce the PSA videos, and it was determined that the senior class of the 2019 fall semester would split into two groups and create two separate, stand-alone PSAs. During the process, several community partners, including the Calimesa Fire Department, American Medical Response (AMR), and Stagecoach Towing, came together and provided the necessary resources for these powerful messages. The result was two professionally produced PSAs that are designed to leave lasting impressions yet short enough to allow the videos to be shared or posted on media platforms, according to the CHP. Students involved in the production said the partnership gave them real-world experience that will help them with their future career goals and made them realize the important impact their digital media skills can make on society.

“The opportunity to work with the California Highway Patrol was a very pleasant surprise,” Nick Mastrangelo, MSJC student, said. “The project gave me real-world experience that will greatly benefit my future career. It made me much more comfortable dealing with high-profile clients and will hopefully lead to future opportunities similar to this one!"

Student Jacob Allen called his participation in the PSA one of the most rewarding experiences he’s had. “Not only did it show me how to apply everything I’ve learned in class, but also how to solve problems on the fly,” Allen said. “Working side-by-side with the community first responders was amazing and the fact they trusted our artistic vision definitely put into perspective how important and impactful this career path can be. I am able to take away from this project that with the right mentor and guidance, the digital media creators of this generation have a bright future applying our passions to everyday scenarios.”

“Working with the CHP was a great way for our class to work in a professional environment all while gaining experience for our portfolios, student Jacob Miller said.

Please see the complete video at https://youtu.be/4Pr7_R1QMRI For further information and/or questions, please contact CHP Public Information Officer Matt Napier at (951) 769-2000 or after hours at (916) 407-7511.

Information about Mt. San Jacinto College’s Digital Media program can be found at www.msjc.edu/digitalmedia.

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DigiFest Temecula Calls for Creative Digital Submissions ®

When you think of a place for creators to display their work, network with professionals and experience entertainment media culture, does a digital festival come to mind?

Like a film festival, digital festivals bring more than just red carpet, glitz and glam, but also an opportunity to serve creatives in sharing their work with the community and mainstream audiences. It’s a place to learn about industry advancements, how to pursue a career in the industry and how to incorporate digital arts into the economic culture.

DigiFest® Temecula is just that and more; this unique opportunity, situated in Southwest Riverside County, features all things digital for students, amateurs and professionals. The nonprofit JDS Creative Academy is back for the fourth year with their three-day festival and conference and will be rolling out the red carpet on April 17, 2020. DigiFest Temecula 2020 will feature professional industry speakers and panels, networking, entertainment, screenings, workshops and wraps up the evening of April 19, 2020, with an awards banquet. Festival submissions include all things digital: short film, video, fine art, illustration, photography, animation, music, podcasts, website design and gaming entries.

“DigiFest® Temecula is a unique experience of innovation, networking, collaborating and entertainment for the community. The arts bring people together. It’s inclusive in nature and with technology advancing, a digital arts festival is the natural progression for our industry. When students, amateurs and professionals share stories, knowledge, creativity, expression and ideas, then business, economic development and progress happens, which benefits all of us.” Diane Strand, Founder of DigiFest® Temecula and JDS Creative Academy said.

Early submissions are open until January 31, 2020, and the late entry deadline is March 31, 2020. Submissions have been rolling in since DigiFest® season opened. 2020 is planned to be the biggest year yet so enter early to ensure your work is reviewed. Submissions are accepted at digifesttemecula.com.

The beauty of our evolving technical world is the ability to share across different platforms from the most distant places. DigiFest® Temecula has received submissions from as far as Scotland, as well as throughout southern California and Riverside County.

The popularity of the event has attracted well-known names throughout the years such as Emmy winner Cady McClain, Universal Studios Executive

Vice President John Corser, a panel of Disney animators, “A list” scriptwriters, competition gamers and YouTube influencers to name a few.

DigiFest® Temecula is an engaging threeday creative experience for all to enjoy and become emerged in the digital artistic culture that has attention from all over the world. JDS Creative Academy looks forward to seeing the community during the event and encourages anyone interested to go to digifesttemecula.com or email digifest@jdscreativeacademy.org for more information.

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The Gifts of Hospice, People Might Not Realize

Every hospice worker has been asked this question at least once: “How can you do this work? It must be so difficult…” Every time I have tried to answer that question, I always begin touching upon those daily miracles hospice can bring which are about life. Hospice at its best is filled with gifts and populated with angels capable of bringing light to the darkness which can inhabit the end of life journey.

The gifts of hospice that people might not realize are best told in stories. A new patient finds pain relief on her second day on hospice, telling the doctor that for the first time in 6 months, she is without pain. Two sisters, estranged from each other for over 30 years, have a powerful reunion after the patient requests the chaplain call her sister to let her know that she was dying. An exhausted wife, caring for her husband at home, finds the hospice team’s help life-saving: there was now someone to help her bathe her husband, someone to help her find a specialized Alzheimer’s care facility for him, and now a team of people who finally understood what she has been going through. In a hospice volunteer, a lonely gentleman in a care facility finds a new friend with whom to play cribbage. A family sighs in relief, saying, “Finally…medical people who really listen to us.”

The presence of the hospice team--medical professionals trained in the management of pain at the end of life and the nuances of the end of life journey— can bring so many gifts to patients and families. They can bring comfort, a listening ear, ways to make a patient more comfortable, assist families in expressing their heart to their loved ones who are ill, and share much needed laughter. They can also share a tear, silently hold a hand, sing a song, or receive with care the sharing of difficult emotions. The hospice relationship between patient/family and hospice team together find the humane in the human.

After weeks of illness and hospitalization, a frail

elderly woman was admitted to a hospice house. One nurse sat with her husband and fed him some lunch while others admitted her into her room. When they called him back into her room, he saw that they had bathed her, done her hair, and put a touch of lipstick on her lips. She was now decked in a brand new nightgown they had provided for her. He was moved to tears by the tender care offered to her, and he told them, “I don’t know how to thank you, she is beautiful again. You have given me back my sweetie.”

There are so many ways in which hospice care elevates, respects, and brings forth the humane within the human as it practices its gifts of life.

Compliments of Hospice of the Valleys

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Visiting Our Vineyards

Talented New Chef at Meritage Brings a Touch of France

Meritage, Callaway Winery’s popular upscale restaurant, has a reputation for excellence in the Temecula Valley Wine Country. We love its stylish ambiance and inspiring panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards, but, of course, we mainly visit for the outstanding food paired with Callaway’s exceptional wines.

On a recent visit our goal was to meet the restaurant’s new chef, Anthony Bar, and taste some of the wonderful dishes he has added to the menu. Chef Anthony, who has been at Meritage for about three months, is charming and open. He is committed to providing delicious, creative dining options for his guests—with a healthy, farm-to-table focus and sometimes a French twist.

By Susan Montgomery

Chef Anthony Bar

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Despite his youth, Chef Anthony brings a wealth of invaluable experience to his new position. He was born in France where at a young age he developed a love of cooking from his father, who was also a talented chef. He says, “I grew up in a family that loved food and I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a chef.”

Chef Anthony studied culinary arts and hospitality at the renowned Michel Servet in Lille, France, later becoming the Executive Sous Chef at Hotel del la Treille in Lille, France. After several other prestigious stints at highly respected restaurants, including being the Executive Chef at the Coco Beach Orient in St. Martin, he was attracted to the famous La Maison in Texas and then to several restaurants in the Los Angeles area.

Beef Bourguignon, braised in red wine served with savory wild mushrooms and carrots.

But he missed the more rural environment of the French village where he grew up and he was thrilled at the opportunity to become the Executive Chef at Meritage in the heart of the rolling hills of Temecula Valley. He emphasizes, “I’m a country guy at heart. It is so great to go pick vegetables and bring them to the kitchen.”

He pointed out that Meritage was “a chef’s dream come true” with a beautiful setting, an excellent kitchen, and the opportunity to create his own dishes working with a dedicated staff. He also really appreciates the winery’s greenhouse where he can oversee and grow the produce he wants for his dishes.

His goal at Meritage is to bring fresh, organic, seasonal dishes to the menu, while building on his culinary experiences in France and through his travels around the world. Currently, he has kept some of the popular dishes that Meritage regulars love but has added some new dishes of his own, including some classic French dishes with his own twists, such as several that we were fortunate to try.

Salade du Jardin, a beautifully presented splash of color and freshness.

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Visiting Our Vineyards

At Meritage, enjoy the Inspiring panoramic views of surrounding vineyards.

We started with Salade du Jardin, which brought a beautifully presented splash of color and freshness to our table. A light puff pastry was topped with crisp arugula, delicate watermelon radish, fennel, baby beets, cherry tomatoes, and pickled carrots, all lightly dressed in a white balsamic dressing.

There were several delectable dessert options, but we were so full after our wonderful entrees that we decided to share one dessert—a scrumptious mousse with white and dark chocolate that was subtly sweet and surprisingly light.

Of course, these fabulous dishes were beautifully paired with some outstanding Callaway wines. Chef Anthony works closely with the winery’s award-winning winemaker, Craig Larson, to suggest pairings that enhance both the food and the wine.

For dessert, a scrumptious mousse with white and dark chocolate.

I savored a crisp, clean Sauvignon Blanc that was refreshing with hints of lemon and grass. It was perfect with the lovely Salade du Jardin. My husband loved the Calliope Red Blend (of Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre), which was bold with ripe berry tastes and nicely enhanced the rich duck and beef dishes.

Located about 1600 feet above sea level, Callaway has 67 acres planted in vineyards, 17 acres on its tasting room site (where Meritage is located) and another 50 acres planted about two miles away on an additional 245-acre parcel of land owned by the winery. The winery produces about 13,000 cases of wine a year—all from estate-grown grapes (except the champagne). Callaway wines continue to win awards for excellence and most are available to guests dining at Meritage. (A suggestion is to try a tasting of Callaway wines in the tasting room before or after your meal at Meritage.)

The Meritage menu is extensive and includes dishes that will appeal to all kinds of palates, including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. There are also some tasty Canard a l ’Orange, perfectly roasted duck breast (nicely pink), sitting on a unique rosemary pumpkin puree with colorful baby heirloom carrots.

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options for children. Soon Chef Anthony will bring out a spring menu that highlights vegetables being grown in the winery’s greenhouse, which he hopes to expand as a source of fresh, organic produce for the dishes served at Meritage.

Chef Anthony has many exciting plans for the future, including introducing cooking classes for both adults and children. He is particularly excited about working with children and teaching them how vegetables are grown and prepared in dishes they will enjoy. He says, “Children need to understand that onions don’t grow in the grocery store.”

He wants guests to come to Meritage looking for new experiences in eating with unique flavors in interesting dishes that are both delicious and healthy. He believes that “food is the best medicine” and he wants to help people find a balance while enjoying good food that is also good for them.

(Note: French dishes can be delicious and healthy at the same time the way they are prepared by Chef Anthony.)

Meritage is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A prix fixe menu of three courses is available on Friday and Sunday for $40 a person and there is usually live music on Friday nights from 5:30 to 7:30. A lovely brunch menu is available on Sundays.

Photos by Todd Montgomery

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Clip Clop Café – A New Experience for Wine Country

Temecula Valley is well known for their incredible culinary and wine tasting experiences. Now you have an opportunity to enjoy a tasting experience aboard the Clip Clop Café by the Temecula Carriage Company. This is an exclusive dining experience aboard a horse drawn carriage and includes a taste of 4 local wines and sparkling wines.

The carriages have been outfitted with a table where an olive oil tasting made from locally grown olives, an entrée and locally made chocolates are all served while traveling through the Temecula vines. Entrees are typically wood fired flat-

bread pizzas and are served hot directly on the carriage. The pizza is accompanied with a fresh garden salad and the meal is finished off with chocolates made from a local Temecula chocolatier.

When we asked the owners, Mark and Marika Matson, "How do you keep the plates from sliding off of the table while you travel through the vines?" They explained " The table is made out of metal and all of our plates and glasses have been fashioned with a magnet so that everything stays put as we travel through the sometimes-bumpy trails of the vineyard."

These rides are an hour and 15 minutes long and require a reservation. Private and group rides are available.

You can reach out to the Temecula Carriage Company at 858-2059161 or check them out at Temeculacarriageco.com

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that only happens in Temecula Wine County.

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Explore Southern California With Taylor Pentz Alta Vista Botanical Garden, Vista

• Teri’s Café, Oceanside • Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad

Oh boy! The winter holidays are officially over. Santa has snuck back up the chimney to the North pole and we are all still shedding our holiday weight while ringing in the new year. What could be a better way to celebrate than by getting out of the house in search of some new adventures? The start of a new decade deserves as much!

Visiting new towns is a simple way to expand your horizons in your very own backyard. California is a very big state full of history, nature, and culture for us to appreciate. Some of California’s hidden gems are only a couple hours away by car. Pack your road trip gear and snacks, let’s go!

North County San Diego is a great place to experience California away from home in Riverside County. It is only a short distance away, just so happens to be very beautiful and home to some of California’s best beaches. The clean, ocean air is unlike any other in the beautiful beach cities of Oceanside and Carlsbad. Similarly, the cool Mediterranean climate of the inland city, Vista inspires growth of luscious greenery.

The drive south towards Vista is a beautiful, scenic adventure. Vista has a great temperate climate; weather extremes are highly uncommon. The moist coastal air makes the city a perfect spot for its fabulous, lush nurseries. Though Vista is rich with hidden gems to explore, one of my favorite discoveries is a nature spot, Alta Vista Botanical Gardens.

Growing since 1999, Alta Vista is a beautiful, big garden which has many trails to get lost on! Although you may get lost, you will not be bored. Before you know it, you will find yourself back at the exit wishing for more. This is not to say that the gar-

More About Alta Vista Botanical Gardens

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens was named to reflect the wonderful view that the site offers its visitors. The Garden harmoniously incorporates education, nature and art.

Alta Vista Gardens has developed a new standard for botanical gardens. While holding true to traditional scientific approach to botanical gardens, and providing an interactive, living classroom for students, the gardens take a new approach to creating a completely new interpretation of what a botanical garden can become. As the gardens have continued to be developed, plant enthusiasts of all levels have been thrilled at the wide variety of rare, beautiful and remarkable plants which are showcased in the gardens.

One key attraction of the garden is the integration of art throughout the project, giving artists a magnificent showcase to display their talents. From garden art to sculptures, to walkways and walls created by some of the area’s most talented artisans are on display. Along the trail systems, throughout the garden, are multipurpose platforms, which act as way stations for visitors. These platforms eventually will play host to a multitude of events in the garden, such as fine art shows, culinary events, the performing arts, as well as Tai Chi and Yoga.

The goal of the garden is to leave no stone unturned in our quest to "Bring Together People, Nature and Art".

Alta Vista has also created something special for Kids. The “Kids in the Garden’’ Classes feature hands-on activities, Incredible Edibles, conservation lessons and tours of the 14-acre Gardens for ages 3 to 6th grade. Classes are held on Second Saturdays from 10am to noon. The cost is $5 per child.

den is small by any means. My dog and I enjoyed the comfortable walking trails for about an hour, with plenty of resting spots along the way. There are even tables available to picnic, though I suggest bringing a towel to wipe them if it has been raining recently. Alongside the variety of trees and flowers were a children’s garden, a culinary herb garden, and a medicinal herb garden. All were labeled with educational information about the individual types of herbs and plants, creating a fun learning experience for adults and children alike. A visit to Alta Vista Botanical Garden will not disappoint.

After the long, beautiful walk through the garden I was hungry. I decided to stop at Teri Cafe in Oceanside. Family owned and operated for 30 years, this casual restaurant offers a family friendly Hawaiian style atmosphere. There, I found a delicious lunch for a great price. I loved my California roll/Teriyaki chicken combo platter. I even had enough to take home. As the “Teriyaki & Noodle House” Teri Cafe offers a variety of sushi, seafood, teriyaki, and noodles. Even a picky eater should find a suitable option.

Time to walk off lunch! Not to worry, before heading home I made a good choice to stop at Carlsbad’s fascinating Museum of Making Music. It was opened to the public in 2000 and celebrates music history from 1900 to today. The museum’s mission statement is to explore the accomplishments and impact of the music products industry.

To do so effectively, museum exhibitions include artists such as Duke Ellington, Elvis, and The Beatles. This is a great place to see antique instruments and learn about the evolution of music through the recent century. The museum is very interactive with lots of buttons for kids of all ages to push. At the end, there is even a music making portion in which drums, guitars, and harpsicles galore are available to create and rock out to your own tunes!

North county is full of all sorts of fun, exciting things to do. I can only share so many of its hidden gems in my short article. Only a few hours away, a delightful change in scenery, a whole different atmosphere, beautiful beaches, nature, culture, and fun. Not to mention, the weather is always pleasant. North county is worth the travel and has something for everyone.

Who knew a beautiful paradise was so close to home?

Upcoming Classes this Spring

• February 9 Power Brain Yoga for Kids - an active class with music and movement in our beautiful Gardens

• March 9 Soil, Composting, and Spring Planting – peas, lettuce, chard, broccoli - what are the different kinds of soil? how can we make soil by composting?

• Pre-registration requested

• Contact Farmer Jones (760) 822-6824 or email: farmerjonesavbg@gmail.com • For monthly reminders - send your email to Farmer Jones

Garden Open Daily 7:00-5.00 Monday-Friday; 10:00- 5:00 on weekends Admission is $5.00 for non-members (760) 945-3954 email:info@altavistagardens.org Go to www.altavistagardents.org for directions and dates the garden is closed, along with a list of classes for all ages Alta Vista Botanical Gardens is a 501(c)3 Not For Profit Corporation

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OLD TOWN.TEMECULA

Announcing Temecula Presents 15th Season Dance Series

Temecula Theater’s 15th Dance Season launches on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 8:00 pm with State Street Ballet. Founded in 1994 by former American Ballet Theatre dancer Rodney Gustafson, the company combines the discipline and timeless elegance of classical ballet technique with updated, cutting-edge choreography.

State Street Ballet presents The Jungle Book Ballet intertwining the four natural elements in this dazzling adaptation of Rudy Kipling’s classic collection of stories. See your favorite characters come to life in this original production!

Temecula’s 2019-2020 Dance Series continues on Saturday, April 1, 2020, at 8:00 pm with the Jon Lehrer Dance. The New York-based dance company has received critical acclaim nationally and internationally The Dance Season concludes with the return of Backhausdance, performing on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at 8:00 pm. Formed in 2003 by Jennifer Backhaus, this dance company is known for its lush movement vocabulary and ensemble aesthetic.

Temecula Presents’ 15th Dance Season also offers a FREE, ninetyminute, Master Dance Class during each residency, beginning at 1:00 pm the day of the performance. This opportunity is for the community to study with world-class professional dancers. Space is limited, so please contact the Ticket Office to register at 866.653.8696.

Tickets are on sale now at the Theater Ticket Office, and online at www.TemeculaTheater.org.

For more information, please call 1.866.OLD.TOWN (1.866.653.8696) to #ExperienceTemeculaTheater.

TICKETS: $20 Orchestra, $20 Parterre, $10 Balcony Presented by www.temeculatheater.org The Barn Stage Company, in Association with Temecula Presents

Cabaret at the Merc: Rising Stars

SUN, FEB 2, 2020 at 7pm at The Old Town Temecula Community Theater

Cabaret at The Merc returns Sunday Night, February 2nd with an exclusive look at some of the area's brightest Rising Stars! Featuring the best up and coming talent singing some of the most exciting songs ever written! This is definitely a show you don't want to miss! With songs from Mainstream Radio, Broadway, and more; come see why the future of Theater is in good hands with these exciting young talents!

TICKETS: $20 Orchestra, $20 Parterre, $10 Balcony www.temeculatheater.org

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THE GOOD NEWS

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May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. ~Romans 15:5 NLT

A Picture of Patience

By Max Lucado

Come with me to Paris, France, 1954. Elie Wiesel is a correspondent for a Jewish newspaper. A decade earlier he was a prisoner in a Jewish concentration camp. A decade later he would be known as the author of Night, the Pulitzer Prize winning account of the Holocaust. Eventually he’ll be awarded the congressional Medal of Achievement and the Nobel Peace Prize.

But tonight, Elie Wiesel is a 26-old unknown newspaper correspondent. He is about to interview the French author Francois Mauriac, who is a devout Christian. Mauriac is France’s most recent Nobel laureate for literature and an expert on French political life.

Wiesel shows up at Mauriac’s apartment, nervous and chainsmoking — his emotions still frayed from the German horror, his comfort as a writer still raw. The older Mauriac tries to put him at ease. He invites Wiesel in, and the two sit in the small room. Before Wiesel can ask a question, however, Mauriac, a staunch Roman Catholic, begins to speak about his favorite subject: Jesus. Wiesel grows uneasy. The name of Jesus is a pressed thumb on his infected wounds.

Wiesel tries to reroute the conversation but can’t. It is as though everything in creation leads back to Jesus. Jerusalem? Jerusalem is where Jesus ministered. The Old Testament? Because of Jesus, the Old is now enriched by the New. Mauriac turns every topic toward the Messiah. The anger in Wiesel begins to heat. The Christian anti-Semitism he’d grown up with, the layers of grief from Sighet, Auschwitz, and Buchenwald — it all boils over. He puts away his pen, shuts his notebook, and stands up angrily.

“Sir,” he said to the still-seated Mauriac, “you speak of Christ.

Christians love to speak of him. The passion of Christ, the agony of Christ, the death of Christ. In your religion, that is all you speak of.

Well, I want you to know that ten years ago, not very far from here, I knew Jewish children every one of whom suffered a thousand times more, six million times more, than Christ on the cross. And we don’t speak about them. Can you understand that, sir? We don’t speak about them.” (David Aikman, Great Souls: Six Who Changed the Century, Nashville: Word Publishing, 1998, p. 341-342.)

Mauriac is stunned. Wiesel turns and marches out the door. Mau-

May I urge you to do the same?

“God is being patient with you” (2 Pet. 3:9). And if God is being patient with you, can’t you pass on some patience to others? Of course, you can. Because before love is anything else: Love is patient.

Excerpted from A Love Worth Giving Printed with Permission

riac sits in shock, his woolen blanket still around him. The young reporter is pressing the elevator button when Mauriac appears in the hall. He gently reaches for Wiesel’s arm. “Come back,” he implores.

Wiesel agrees, and the two sit on the sofa. At this point Mauriac begins to weep. He looks at Wiesel but says nothing. Just tears.

Wiesel starts to apologize. Mauriac will have nothing of it. Instead he urges his young friend to talk. He wants to hear about it — the camps, the trains, the deaths. He asks Wiesel why he hasn’t put this to paper. Wiesel tells him the pain is too severe. He’s made a vow of silence. The older man tells him to break it and speak out.

The evening changed them both. The drama became the soil of a life-long friendship. They corresponded until Mauriac’s death in 1970.

“I owe Francois Mauriac my career,” Wiesel has said . . .and it was to Mauriac that Wiesel sent the first manuscript of Night.

What if Mauriac had kept the door shut? Would anyone have blamed him? Cut by the sharp words of Wiesel, he could have become impatient with the angry young man and have been glad to be rid of him. But he didn’t and he wasn’t. He reacted decisively, quickly, and lovingly. He was “slow to boil.” And, because he was, a heart began to heal.

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Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. ~1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT

Do What Love Says

By Joni Eareckson Tada

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." ~Galatians 5:22-23

Valentine's Day is coming up quickly-my neighborhood market has been displaying chocolates and roses for weeks now. All for the sake of love. Or is it? Why should we listen to the greeting card companies? Why should chocolate do the talking?

Today's verse says it much better. Many Bible translators place a colon after the word love, indicating that joy, peace, patience and the rest are actually all characteristics of one thing: love.

I like this paraphrase from The Message of I Corinthians 13. It says, "Love never gives up, love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn't want what it doesn't have. Love doesn't strut, doesn't have a swelled head, and doesn't force itself on others. Love isn't always 'me first' and it doesn't fly off the handle. Love doesn't keep score of the sins of others and doesn't revel when others grovel. Love takes pleasure in the flowering of truth. It puts up with anything, trusts God always, always looks for the best and never looks back but keeps going to the end."

Write out I Corinthians 13 from The Message and place it where you can glance at it often. Then, "do not merely listen to the word...do what it says" (James 1:22).

Who do you say "I love you" to? Do you show this person kindness? Are you faithful with his or her reputation? Do you give, expecting to receive something in return? Do you keep score when this person has wronged you? Can you rejoice as he or she develops strong relationships with others? "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." (I Corinthians 13:13).

Lord God, I pray for those whom I love. Make me a clean vessel through which Your selfless love will flow toward others. May I expect nothing in return, only the pleasure of showering Your goodness and graciousness on those around me.

Blessings, Joni and Friends

www.joniandfriends.org Taken From Pearls of Great Price. Copyright © 2006 by Joni Eareckson Tada

The Bible in our Hands Event/Speaker at The Museum of the Bible

Focusing on two of the most prominent Jewish manuscripts in America, Dr. Gary Rendsburg, a leading scholar in biblical and Judaic studies, walks us through the story of the Hebrew Bible from the Dead Sea Scrolls to the versions we read today.

Sunday, February 2, 2020 1:00 PM - Session 1: From Word to Scroll 2:15 PM - Session 2: From Scroll to Codex 3:30 PM - Session 3: The Bibles of the Museums 4:30 PM - Visit the Artifacts 5:00 PM - Book Signing 400 4th Street SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20024, USA Sunday, February 2, 2020 1:00 PM www.MuseumoftheBible.org

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Hunt’s Touchdown Mini Meatloaf

Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 50 minutes Yield: 8 servings (1 loaf each)

Ingredients

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray

2 pounds ground round beef (85% lean)

2 cans (8 oz each) Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce-No Salt Added 1/2 cup Egg Beaters® Original

1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats

1 envelope (1 oz each) dry onion soup mix 1/2 cup Hunt’s® Tomato Ketchup

1 stick (1 oz each) part-skim mozzarella string cheese

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Line shallow baking pan with aluminum foil; spray foil with cooking spray.

• Mix beef, tomato sauce, Egg Beaters, oats and soup mix in large bowl until well blended. Shape into 8 oval-shaped meatloaves, about 5×3 inches; place in prepared pan. Spread ketchup evenly over tops of meatloaves.

• Bake 25 minutes or until meatloaves are cooked through (160°F). Cut cheese stick into thin strips. Cut strips into 8 long pieces and 32 short pieces. Place 1 long piece and 4 short pieces on each meatloaf to resemble ‘laces’ on a football.

Find it online: https://www.afamilyfeast.com/hungryforfootball-touchdownmini-meatloaf-and-buffalo-chicken-bites-ad/ Recipe reprinted with permission from Hunt’s and Hungryforfootball.com

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25th Season Continues!

Feb. 1, 2020 – Sat. 2pm – “A TRIBUTE TO BARBRA!” Back by popular demand Sharon Owens’ breathtaking salute to Barbra Streisand will no doubt sell out. A real showstopper!

2020 – HOLD THESE DATES for more exciting concert programs:

• Mar. 15, 2020 – Sun. 3pm – “CARNIVAL OF MUSIC” a free kids concert at Temecula’s Community Recreation Center.

• Apr. 11, 2020 – Sat. 2pm – “THE WINNERS!” featuring winners of the 2020 Concerto Competition along with “Pictures at an Exhibition,” Adagietto from Mahler, and the “2001 Space Odyssey Theme!” by Strauss.

• May 23, 2020 – Sat. 6:30pm – “A TRIBUTE TO HEROES” – Free concert at Temecula Civic Center.

Upcoming Concerts at the Historic Hemet Theater TRIBUTE TO THE TINA TURNER – Saturday, February 1 $22 presale / $25 day of show. Featuring Debby Holiday. This tribute to the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” is stunning in its recreation of the powerful vocals and energetic that made Tina Turner a music legend. Join the party and dance the night away to “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “We Don’t Need Another Hero,” and so many more. (951) 658-5950. [Facebook]

7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave

TRIBUTE TO MARVIN GAYE- Saturday, February 22 $22 presale / $25 day of show. Featuring Jackie’s Boy. “Let’s Get It On” is the amazing Tribute to Marvin Gaye starring Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Jackie’s Boy. Back by popular demand. Get your tickets early for this one or you will miss it again! (951) 658-5950. [Facebook]

7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave

TRIBUTE TO TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS Saturday, March 21 7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave

$22 presale / $25 day of show. Featuring Petty & The Heartshakers. Petty & The Heartshakers pays homage to the beloved band, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Lead singer Dan Grennes not only looks like Tom, but has the same vocal range, is a born southerner, and is able to channel him like no other. Don’t miss this wonderfully nostalgic event! (951) 658-5950. [Facebook]

TRIBUTE TO METALLICA – Saturday, April 4 $22 presale / $25 day of show. Featuring Masters of Puppets. Fans of “thrash metal” will love this ultimate tribute to the ultimate heavy metal band, Metallica. Performing in Hemet for the first time, Masters of Puppets will blow you away with their incredible musicianship and high energy performance.

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7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave

TRIBUTE TO ABBA – Saturday, April 18 $22 presale / $25 day of show. Featuring Abba Fab. Returning to the Historic Hemet Theatre, this show is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Dance the night away to monster hits such as “Waterloo,” “Fernando,” “Honey, Honey,” “Dancing Queen” and countless others. (951) 658-5950. [Facebook]

7:00 pm, Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave

• May 30, 2020 – Sat. 2pm – “COURAGE” (with Symphony & Chorus) – the Season’s Grand Finale!

TEMECULA VALLEY SYMPHONY is a 60-member orchestra under the baton of Music Director and Conductor, John Mario Di Costanzo and Associate Conductor Dr. Zun-Hin Woo. CONCERT VENUE FOR TICKETED PROGRAMS: Golden Bears Theater, Temecula Valley High School 31555 Rancho Vista Rd., Temecula Call 951-587-1536 for more info or visit www.TemeculaValleySymphony.org

Enjoy symphonic music with a new twist! Come and join the experience of Music, Art, & Passion!

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Upcoming at the Center for the Arts, Escondido LEE BRICE TUE // MAR 5 // 7:30 PM // $35 - 125

When Lee Brice isn't selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like American Born whiskey, you'll find the family man with his wife Sara, two young boys, and baby daughter.

Meanwhile, with more than 14 million in RIAA-certified sales and streams, and nearing three billion spins on Pandora, Brice continues to enjoy massive success at country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road. One of the mostplayed country artists of all time on Pandora, he was inducted into the company's "Billionaires Club" on June 8, 2018, becoming only the second country artist behind Keith Urban to receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque.

Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA nominee and a double ACM award winner, and he's taken six radio singles to Number One: "A Woman Like You," "Hard To Love," "I Drive Your Truck," "I Don’t Dance," "Drinking Class," and "Rumor." Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, and others have recorded his songs, and he's performed on numerous TV shows, including NBC's Today, ABC's The Bachelor, NBC's The Voice and FOX's Miss USA 2018. Lee’s "Rumor" is the current single from his fourth studio album, Lee Brice, released November 3, 2017, on Curb Records. The RIAA Certified Platinum single is Lee’s sixth number one hit appearing in the top spot on the Billboard, Mediabase Country Radio, and SiriusXM’s “The High-

way” Top 30 charts. It has also surpassed 300 million on-demand audio & video streams globally.

"HAPPILY EVER AFTER" SUN // APR 19 // 11:30 AM & 4:00 PM // $25 - 45

California Center for the Arts and The Barn Stage Company proudly presents “Happily Ever After”, an enchanting concert featuring songs from some of your favorite princesses from once upon a time! An incredible cast and a live onstage band will make you fall in love all over again with the cherished songs of Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel and more! This family-friendly event will play for 2 performances only, including a one-act version perfect for the little ones.

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How to Expertly Organize Your Linen Closet Make this space as neat and functional as possible.

By Caroline Biggs

No matter where you choose to store your linens, it's essential to keep them organized. Whether you do that with adjustable shelves, drawers, baskets, bins, or dividers, there are plenty of ways to streamline your linen storage—and that's true

whether or not you technically have a linen closet. "The two most important components when building linen storage are depth and adjustability," says Missy Almester of California Closets. "Typically, the items that are stored in this space are quite large and bulky which requires the room to be able to shuffle things around."

Not sure how to maximize your linen storage space at home? We asked Almester for her best advice on how to organize—and make the most of—your linen closet, and here's what she had to say.

Let Go of Old Linens Though you may still love those sheets you got for a good deal five years ago, hanging onto them isn't doing you—or your linen closet—any favors. "Don't hold on to old linens that you don't use," Almester says. "Sheets should be replaced every two to three years so it's a great time to go through what you have and donate what you're not using." The same goes for towels: If they're threadbare or you've recently upgraded to plusher options, it's time to toss the extras.

Keep Your Linen Sets Together Nothing's worse than trying to change your bedsheets only to discover you're missing a pillow case. "Keep your linen collections together so they're easy to find," Almester says. "Fold the pillow cases and store them inside your flat sheet, and then fold your fitted sheet and fold it around the flat sheet and pillow cases. Now when you store them inside your linen closet they will all be grouped together."

Store Your Ironing Board Vertically Tucking away an ironing board is a surprisingly tricky task, but Almester says your best bet is to think vertically. "When storing an ironing board, create a vertical storage area inside the linen closet so you can fold it up to store nicely," she says. "If we're in a space crunch and an ironing board is a necessity, opt for a pull-out style. It takes up two inches of horizontal space and does a 360-degree swivel so you can iron in any direction."

Employ Lots of Baskets Never underestimate the potential of storage baskets in a cramped linen closet, especially when stashing smaller items. "When storing wash cloths and smaller linens, use baskets to keep everything confined, organized, and tidylooking," Almester says. "If possible, use the same style of baskets—I recommend the Grove Collection from the Essentials Line by California Closets—for consistency."

Roll Up Your Towels Searching for a goofproof way to swiftly store your towels in style inside your linen closet? Almester suggests simply rolling them up. "When storing bath linens and towels, it's most efficient to roll them and stack them spa-style," she says. "This will maximize limited shelf space and look beautiful, too."

Photo courtesy of California Closet

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Temecula Valley Women’s Club Interested in meeting other women and finding your niche in the volunteer world? The Temecula Valley Woman’s Club may be the organization for you. TVWC invites you to join us Thursday, January 23, 9 a.m. for a breakfast buffet with general meeting at 10 a.m. at the City of Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main Street. Reservations must be made by Sunday, January 19 by calling the club phone at 951/302-1370, email infotvwc@gmail.com. The monthly meeting in February will be on Thursday, February 27, 9 a.m. for the breakfast buffet with general meeting at 10 a.m. Reservations must be made by Sunday, February 23 by calling the club phone at 951/302-1370 or emailing infotvwc@gmail.com.

TVWC is part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, an international organization, dedicated to the improvement of educational, ethical and cultural life of the community through volunteer service.

Temecula Historical Society The Temecula Valley Historical Society is starting the new year with a presentation by a local person about a man who made significant contributions to our region and in Los Angeles. Jeffery Harmon, a teacher, researcher and writer, will illuminate our understanding of Juan Murrieta, for whom the town of Murrieta was named. Using historical documents and photos, Harmon will tell the compelling saga of Murrieta’s life, coming by ship from the Basque region of Spain, around the continent of South America to San Francisco and his eventual journey to the Temecula Valley. The public is invited to attend this presentation at 6 pm on Monday, January 27 at the Little Temecula History Center, which is the red barn west of Kohls in south Temecula. There is no cost to attend. Doors will open at 5:30 for refreshments and a social time prior to the presentation. Harmon’s recently published book “Tales From Southwest Riverside County” will be available for purchase following his presentation. For more information, call Rebecca Farnbach at 951-775-6057.

Community Events & Activities

Volunteer Fair at Santa Rosa Plateau - January 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Join in the Third Annual Volunteer Fair at the Ecological Reserve located at 39400 Clinton Keith Rd, Murrieta. Over 100 new volunteers, age 21 and older, are needed for many specific activities including: Docents, Volunteers for Concerts, Art Show, Silent auction cred, Family Wildlife Day and Craft Beer Events. Presentation begins at 10am. A variety of opportunity stations will be staffed with friendly, experience volunteers to answer all of your questions. RSVP required: volunteers@srpnef.org, mark VOL FAIR in subject line with your name and phone #. See you there.

Temecula Hosts Annual ‘Celebrating Mozart’ - A Free Event Celebrating Mozart will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library (30600 Pauba Road). Appreciate an afternoon of classical music performed by the talented students of the Temecula Valley Conservatory of the Arts and enjoy some birthday cupcakes in honor of the famous composer’s 264th birthdate. Born in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was considered by most experts to have been a child prodigy and a musical genius. He defined the Classical era with over 600 works. Join us for a free event of musical masterpieces as we celebrate this influential composer. For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at (951) 694-6480.

Fundraiser for Santa Rosa Plateau Fire Fund - Febuary 4, 11:30 am - Close Help rebuild the Education and Concert Stage Lost in the Tenaja Fire The Fundraiser will be held at Tresino’s Italian Restaurant at 36068 Hidden Spring Ed., Wildomar.

The Mazzocchio Family will be donating 15% of all lunch and dinner food and drink proceeds. Good Food, Live Music and Live and Silent Auction.

Temecula Valley Newcomers Club Temecula Valley Newcomers Club Meeting and Luncheon Monday, February 17, 2020 at 11:00 am Come join us for our monthly luncheon Monday, February 17 at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Enjoy good food, great company and make new friends. If you have recently moved to the Temecula Valley or have lived here for many years and want to get out more, meet new people and have some fun, Temecula Valley Newcomers Club (TVNC) is for you. Come see what it's all about at the TVNC monthly luncheon at Wilson Creek Winery 35960 Rancho California Rd. Temecula. Paid reservations are required 9 days prior to luncheon. Please call Anne (951-677-7149). This club is a social organization with many activities for members such as card games, book clubs, mahjong, bunco, dominoes, golfing, lunch and happy hour groups and much more.

For club information call Isa (951-255-1818). Hope to see you at our next meeting!

40th Annual Quilt Show Friday, February 7 thru Saturday, February 8 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Valley-Wide Center 901 W Esplanade Avenue $10 per person, Age 3 & under free. Valley Quilters Guild present their 40th Annual Quilt Show. Over 100 quilts on display, plus vendors, drawings, boutique, and more.

No strollers or rolling carts. www.ValleyQuilters.org. (951) 204-6271.

Community Outreach Ministry Recognized for its Mentoring Services In recognition of their service as mentors to local youth, Dr. Mona Davies and her husband Bob were awarded a Certificate of Recognition in December from Supervisor Chuck Washington Third District, Riverside County Board of Supervisors. The Davies, founders of Community Outreach Ministry, a nonprofit organization, have helped thousands of at-risk children since 2000.

The organization provides positive social, safety, educational and vocational opportunities to children impacted by parental incarceration and high-risk youth. The Davies are the authors of Children’s Liberation from Incarceration Breaking Cycles New Beginnings. Community Outreach Ministry welcomes the public to contact them at 951-698-7650 or visit them online at www.community outreachministry.org. Donations, including kits for future STEM workshops are always welcome.

Murrieta Expands EV Charging Capacity at City Facilities The City of Murrieta unveiled six new ChargePoint electric vehicle charging stations at City Hall and the adjacent Senior Center. Each location received three single head, Level 3 fast chargers, which can provide 250 miles of range per hour; and a dual head Level 2 charger, which provides about 25 miles of range per hour. When combined with the existing dual head Level 2 chargers at City Hall and the Library, there is now space for 14 cars to charge simultaneously at the City sites. All chargers are accessible to the public 24 hours a day.

Initial charging fees will remain free for the first two hours and $3 per hour after that. Over the next few months, the City will assess use and electrical cost and may make later adjustments, with the goal of running the stations at cost.

Career Prep Workshop on Thursday, February 20, 2020 Is your resume working for you or against you? Does the very thought of an interview make you break out in a cold sweat? We have the program for you. Join us for Career Prep Workshop at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library (30600 Pauba Road) on Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Job Developer & Placement Coordinator Carrie-Tate Meyer of Mt. San Jacinto College will help you sharpen your job searching skills. She will share valuable tips on interviewing, resumes and cover letter writing that could help land you that next job!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries, this program is open to adults 18 years and older. Carpooling is encouraged. For additional information, please call (951) 693-8900.

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Temecula Valley Elks #2801 Hoop Shoot Contest 8-9 Year Old Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colin Green from Los Alamos Elementary

The winners were:

8-9 Year Old Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gabrielle Joseph from Tony Tobin School

10-11 Year Old Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aaron Horng from Los Alamos Elementary

10-11 Year Old Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mia Haven from Tony Tobin Elementary

12-13 Year Old Boys . . . . . . . . . . . .Brody De Yager from Bella Vista Middle School

12-13 Year Old Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alexa Duncan from Margarita Middle School

Try Something New in 2020 with Fun and Enriching Classes Offered by the City of Temecula Community Services Department

Front Row from left to right: Alexa Duncan, Gabrielle Joseph, Colin Green, Mia Haven and Brody De Yager.

Second Row: Carlton “Spike” Lunn, Hoop Shoot Chairman and Jim Beall, Hoop Shoot Vice Chairman

Temecula Valley Elks #2801 hosted their 2019-2020 Hoop Shoot Contest recently. There were sixty student athletes that competed. There were three age groups for boys and three for girls: 8-9 year olds; 10-11 year olds and 12-13 years olds. The first-place winners and their families were invited to the Elks Lodge on the following Tuesday for dinner and presentation of tee-shirts with the winners’ name and the Lodge name on each shirt. The winners will move on to the next level of competition at the Redlands University on January 18, 2020 for the Elks Southeast District Hoop Shoot Tournament.

It’s the New Year and time for resolutions and aspirations. Whether your goal is to try new things, exercise more, meet new people, or get in touch with your artistic side – we have a class for you!

Explore the Winter/Spring 2020 Guide to Leisure Activities available at all City facilities, or browse the catalog online at TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD. Class listings include multiple offerings in dance, art, sports & fitness, cooking, and much more!

Here is a list of newly added classes this year for adults and kids.

• Rocket Writers

• Kid’s Club

• Bigfoot’s Teen Business Sharks

• Get Cooking with Celine

• Wonders! Super SATURDAY Camps • Children’s Chorus of Temecula

• Pickleball

• Play & Learn for Parent & Me

• Salsa Dance Lessons

• EMH After School Sports Program

Please visit TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD to view all listings, class information details, to register, or create an account. For questions, please call the Community Services Department at (951) 694-6480.

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Kids

Temecula Valley Youth Symphony (TVYS) enriches the lives of student musicians with outstanding educational and performance opportunities for music students at all levels, in a nurturing and challenging environment. TVYS is a tuition-based program. A few scholarships are available for students in need. New students should call the number below to set up an audition and discuss enrollment.

BEGINNING STRINGS CLASS is also available for those beginning level string players! (Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass)

FALL SEMESTER has begun, and new students may audition on any Monday.

Rehearsals are held every Monday afternoon and evening in Murrieta at Warm Springs Middle School. On occasion we use a different venue.

SCHEDULE – Ensembles for ALL Student Levels 4:00 to 4:30 pm – Prelude I, Beginning Strings – for first time beginners.

4:30 to 6:00 pm – Prelude II, Beginning Strings – for children who have played their instrument for at least one year. – Gina Wingfield, instructor 4:30 to 6:00 pm – Jr. Youth Symphony conducted by Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann 6:15 to 8:30 pm - Youth Symphony conducted by Dr. Zun-Hin Woo

CONCERTS: The group performs five concerts per season, in addition to various civic performances. Next up: Monday - MAR. 16, 2020, 7:00 PM –THE SOUNDS OF SPRING Monday - MAY 11, 2020, 7:00 PM – GRAND FINALE Temecula Valley Youth Symphony - (951) 587-1536 www.TemeculaValleyYouthSymphony.org Contact: Alana Joos • alana@temeculavalleyyouthsymphony

Upcoming Events at the Living Desert for Children Saturday, February 8, 9am - 12pm

Fairytales & Frog Day

Children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite fairytale character, explore the Zoo and gardens, and experience the Grand Tea Party. Popular princess characters and fairytale creatures will be interacting with attendees and posing for photo opportunities. Guests will enjoy entertainment by DJ Baz, a magical maze, crystal ball bowling, corn hole frog toss, face painting, crown decorating, arts and crafts and more.

When the clock strikes noon, the Royal Ball Dance Party begins in the Living Legacy Garden.

Free for members or with paid admission to the Zoo.

Enchanted Private Tea Party

February 8, 9am, 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am

Children aged 3-12 are invited to attend one of the four Enchanted Private Tea Parties. These exclusive tea parties are $20 per child and include a photo opportunity with the princesses, along with a souvenir princess cup and special treat! Pre-registration for the Enchanted Private Tea Parties are available now!

REGISTER NOW at www.livingdesert.org Space is very limited and the Enchanted Private Tea Parties will sell out and are an additional cost to Zoo admission.

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NOW AUDITIONING for 2020!

TVYS is the region’s premier orchestra for aspiring young musicians who want to be part of a creative, educational, and fun-filled musical learning experience!

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Not sure what to say to your SWEETHEART on VALENTINE’S DAY? Here are some GREAT SUGGESTIONS!

Every year on February 14th, people honor their love for one another by spending time together, sending flowers and sharing Valentine’s messages of love. The ritual of expressing love and affection goes far beyond the courtly love of Chaucer’s time.

He may have been the first person to link the Catholic Saint Valentine with romance, but today Valentine’s Day is a time to show appreciation for family and friends as well.

Since your grade school days, you’ve likely passed around candy hearts with Valentine’s Day messages, and now that you are older and your Valentine’s card list is smaller, you have more time to fully express yourself.

This day of love is a wonderful opportunity to share Valentine’s Day quotes and messages with all the people you truly care about. Even better, send your Valentine’s Day message with a dozen red roses to show your affection.

Use these quotes on Valentine’s Day to convey the right sentiment in a heartfelt Valentine’s Day message. You can even choose the tone, whether it’s humorous or happy. If none of these love quotes speak to you, perhaps these romantic quotes will help you find the truest words. Since nothing says “I love you” like gifts of chocolate and lines from classic literature, you might discover your inner muse reading love quotes from books.

Cute Valentine’s Day Quotes & Messages

A cute Valentine’s quote is one way to make your sweetheart’s day. Whether you’re searching for something light-hearted or sentimental, these Valentine’s Day quotes will help you elevate your message.

• “There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved.” – George Sand, Author

• “Your flaws are perfect for the heart that’s meant to love you.” – Trent Shelton, Football Player

• “A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.” – Max Muller, Philologist

• “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” – Dr. Seuss, Author

• “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” – Mignon McLaughlin, Journalist

• “Love doesn’t make the world go-round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”

– Franklin P. Jones, Engineer • “Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.” – Robert Browning, Poet

• “The Eskimos had fifty-two names for snow because it was important to them: there ought to be as many for love.” – Margaret Atwood, Author • “Love is the greatest refreshment in life.” – Pablo Picasso, Artist

• “Where there is love, there is life.” – Mahatma Ghandi, Civil Rights Leader

• “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.

They must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller, Author • “There are never enough I Love Yous.” – Lenny Bruce, Comedian

Funny Valentine’s Day Quotes & Messages

They say that laughter is the best medicine so, why not make your Valentine smile this year? If your special someone enjoys good humor, these quotes will help you make light of the holiday.

• “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – Charles M. Schulz, Cartoonist • “I love being married. It’s so great to find one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” – Rita Rudner, Comedian

• “True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.” – Erich Segal, Author • “I love Mickey Mouse more than any woman I have ever known.” – Walt Disney, Animator • “I want a man who’s kind and understanding. Is that too much to ask of a millionaire?” – Zsa Zsa Gabor, Actress

• “Without Valentine’s Day, February would be…well, January.” – Jim Gaffigan, Comedian • “What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork.” – Pearl Bailey, Actress

• “Money can’t buy love, but it improves your bargaining position.” – Christopher Marlowe, Playwright • “If love is the answer, could you please rephrase the question?” – Lily Tomlin, Actress • “Love is like an hourglass, with the heart filling up as the brain empties.” – Jules Renard, Author • “Nobody will ever win the battle of the sexes. There’s too much fraternizing with the enemy.” – Henry Kissinger, Political Scientist

• “Lord! I wonder what fool it was that first invented kissing.” – Jonathon Swift, Political Satirist

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Happy Valentine’s Day Quotes & Messages

Your time and recognition will not be forgotten by anyone you send a cheerful Valentine’s wish to. When your words escape you, borrow a quote or message to make your someone special feel loved.

• “This fire that we call Loving is too strong for human minds. But just right for human souls.” – Aberjhani, Historian • “Each time you love, love as deeply as if it were forever.” – Audre Lorde, Civil Rights Activist

• “Love is when the desire to be desired takes you so badly that you feel you could die of it.” – Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Painter • “Love is something eternal; the aspect may change, but not the essence.” – Vincent van Gogh, Artist • “A true lover always feels in debt to the one he loves.” – Ralph W. Sockman, Pastor

• “Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.” – Albert Einstein, Physicist • “Loving is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Poet • “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu, Philosopher

• “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” – Emily Bronte, Author • “The heart has its reasons; which reason knows not.” – Blaise Pascal, Mathematician

• “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” – Aristotle, Philosopher • “When love is not madness, it is not love.” – Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Playwright • “Nobody has ever measured, even poets, how much a heart can hold.” – Zelda Fitzgerald, Author • “If you remember me, then I don’t care if everyone else forgets.” – Haruki Murakami, Author

• “Love is being stupid together.” – Paul Valery, Poet

• “Love is a condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” – Robert Heinlein, Author • “And suddenly all the love songs were about you.” – Unknown

Valentine’s Day Quotes & Messages for Friends

Valentine’s Day isn’t just a celebration for couples. Friendships are an exceptional kind of love that deserves recognition on this special day. Send a Valentine’s Day message from the heart to remind your BFF’s just how much they mean to you.

• “Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer.” – Jean de La Fontaine, Poet • “A friend is what the heart needs all the time.” – Henry Van Dyke, Author

• “My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.” – Henry Ford, Businessman

• “Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love. Love risks degenerating into obsession, friendship is

never anything but sharing.” – Elie Wiesel, Author

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• “A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.” – William Shakespeare, Poet • “True friends are like diamonds — bright, beautiful, valuable and always in style.” – Nicole Richie, Actress • “There is nothing better than a friend unless it is a friend with chocolate.” – Linda Grayson, Author • “Friends are medicine for a wounded heart, and vitamins for a hopeful soul.” – Steve Maraboli, Author

Now that you have the best Valentine’s Day quotes picked out, you can get creative with your own words.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Impress Your Sweetheart this Valentine’s Day! Let this ‘impression’ be a lasting one.

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Temecula Sunrise Rotary Valentine Dance The Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club and its Chaparral High School Interact service club will hold their second annual Valentine Dance, through a Wallis-Jones grant, on Saturday, February 15, from 2 to 4 pm.

The dance will be held at FountainGlen 55+ in Temecula, and the residents are looking forward to seeing their Interact friends again.

Interact members and Rotarians are excited to be engaging the seniors in fun and fellowship through the power of Rotary to live fuller and more satisfying lives in honoring our seniors as valuable members in our community. This is a significant local service project under the Rotary Avenue of Service “Community Service.” The event is a three way partnership between the Interact Club, Temecula Sunrise Rotary and FountainGlen 55+ Senior Citizens.

Sing It Like You Mean It with DJ Lillian Thomas of Temecula will be playing the seniors’ favorite music as they dance down memory lane with their hosts. Interact members look forward to dancing with the seniors down memory lane and bridging the gap between the generations.

All the Rotarians will again bring gifts for their guests to be given away to all the seniors at the end of the dance. The Rotary committee consists of chair Dr. Mona Davies, co-chair Nicole Fuller, Jean Weinfurter and Jimmy Hsieh.

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Meet Rebecca Farnbach, Local Author And Historian At the Friends of the Murrieta Library - Feb. 18

Local Author and Historian REBECCA FARNBACH will present her findings about "The Unique Vail Ranch, from Helen Hunt Jackson to Erle Stanley Gardner on Tuesday, February 18th at 10:00 am in the Community Room at the library.

Rebecca Marshall Farnbach is one of the go-to people when you want to know about the history of the Temecula Valley in Southern California. Rebecca and her husband Darell give most of their free time and energy to preserving the historic adobe Wolf Store and Vail Ranch headquarters where the Butterfield Trail brought travelers into Southern California and to the fledgling town of Temecula.

Partnering with long-time residents of the valley, Rebecca has co-authored six local history books in Arcadia Publishing's "Images of America" series. The books of compiled vintage photographs and captions feature Temecula, the Temecula Wine Country, Old Town Temecula, Murrieta, Murrieta Hot Springs, and Fallbrook.

Rebecca has received numerous writing awards. The San Diego Christian Writers Guild has honored her with two poetry awards and named her Writer of the Year in 2006. Her poem Dancing Louisa, a biographic poem about a Native American woman, earned her three poetry awards, including one from Writers Digest. Eighteen years ago Rebecca started a writers critique group whose writers have now produced over eighty books.

Rebecca is a founding member of the Temecula Valley Historical Society and the Vail Ranch Restoration Association.

After the death of Louis and Ramona Wolf, original owners of the ranch, their land and other Ranchos were purchased by Arizona cattle baron, Walter Vail. By 1905, the 87,000 acre Vail Ranch became one of the largest cattle operations in California, stretching from Camp Pendleton to Vail Lake to Murrieta. It operated Did you find all of the words through the late 1970’s that have to do with when it was sold to build Temecula’s housing.

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Together they would wait more than 40 years to be restored and once again become a center for community life in the Temecula Valley.

Come meet this interesting author, visit with friends and neighbors and enjoy the lovely refreshments provided.

The public and guests are invited.

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PETS

Pets for Adoption!

Animal Friends of the Valleys • (951)674-0618 ext. 217 For lots more pets to choose from go to: www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.com

Harley (ID 157473) is a sweet, housebroken, 6-year old neutered Boxer Terrier who is looking for a forever family to call her own! This affectionate girl loves to take walks (would make a great running partner!) and yearns to be a constant companion. Happy, friendly and playful, she doesn’t quite know her size so families with children age 12 and older recommended. Call and set up a meet-and-greet today!

Dolly (ID #492059) is a precious 2 year-old Pit Bull mix who can’t wait to find a cuddle buddy to snuggle with this holiday season! This sweet girl was found abandoned tied to a fire hydrant in a collar that was nearly choking her, and has been looking for love ever since. She will need to be spayed before going home, but she has so much love to give and can’t wait to be your new best friend! Special thanks to our friends at Banyan Pet Photography for taking this stunning portrait!

Chacha (ID #504553) is a beautiful 7-year old mama who is looking for a family to love! She is super sweet, chatty and loves her ears rubbed and lots of treats! She will need to be fixed before she goes home and will make an amazing companion. Stop by AFV and give this cuddly Calico a forever home.

Sox (ID #502584) is a beautiful 3 year-old spayed kitty who is looking for a quiet home to settle down in. She is a bit reserved and likes her alone time cuddling in the sunshine, but her love is absolutely priceless. Stop by AFV to bring this beautiful love home today!

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Conscious Parenting ~ New Beginnings

By Traci L. Williams

As we step fully into a new year and decade, it’s a great time to evaluate what you want to bring forward and what you want to leave behind ... as a family. Along with the holiday hustle and bustle that you just experienced, chances are you enjoyed some wonderful family and home time. Reflect on what you enjoyed, and perhaps now miss, as you head back into your post-holiday routine. What was valuable to your family in the last couple of months? Did you have more time together? Did you travel? Did you create or continue special traditions with your kids? You can blend that special time into the whole year, with a little planning.

Here are 6 steps to planning for a more connected year:

Step 1: Sit down with your children for a family meeting. It always helps to include some yummy treats so the kids look forward to and enjoy meeting as a family.

Step 2: Let your kids know you want to plan for a great upcoming year and you want their ideas.

Step 3: Ask them what they liked about Christmas and the overall holiday season. You can also ask what they usually like about summer. You are looking for themes. Is it time off from school that they value? Time at home? Travel? Playing with friends? Alone time? What brings them peace and joy?

Step 4: Once you have a list of what everyone enjoys experiencing over the holiday and summer months, look at each month on the calendar and find ways to incorporate similar quality time into each month of the year. You can pick one weekend a month or even a quarter to be your “travel” weekend or find specific evenings during the week to spend quality family time together. Whatever meets the needs and desires of your family is the goal. You are looking for ways to create frequent and positive contact, and to take a break from the fast pace of life. Whether it’s two hours, two days or two weeks, it will bring valuable benefits to your family.

Step 5: Make sure you are not creating more stress with “have to’s”. You also want to blend in both “out” time and “in” time. Make it simple and doable. It doesn’t

need to cost a lot either. The consistency is what matters, as well as meeting the specific needs of each family member.

Step 6: At the end of each month, sit down and evaluate how your annual plan is going. How did everyone enjoy the added connection last month? What is coming up in the next month? What needs to be adjusted? Make the necessary adjustments and move on to your next adventure!

Taking the time to create memories throughout the year will allow you to enjoy the journey of raising children, rather than enduring it or missing it entirely. It also teaches children how to plan and how to balance self-care with goals and work.

Thirdly, it benefits your parent-child relationship enormously.

Relationships are built by spending time together. This is how you get to know your children and who they are becoming, and how they get to know you. While talking about homework, chores and issues that arise are necessary, the joys of life, board games and yummy treats are also important.

Every month is a new beginning. Every day offers a new start. Take advantage of those opportunities to improve tomorrow and learn from today. Life is lived in moments. Don’t miss a single one.

Traci L. Williams is the Founder of A Loving Way to Parent. She provides parenting classes, teen programs and individual coaching. She is known for her practical parenting style and can be reached directly at 951-240-1407 or traci@alovingway.com. www.alovingway.com

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Finding the Right In-Home Caregiver

Home care can be a lifeline for seniors who are aging in place, as well as those living with a disability or recovering from an illness or injury. Finding the right caregiver can seem like a daunting task. It is often difficult knowing where to begin and what to look for when it comes to choosing the right caregiving partner for you or your loved one.

Essential to any home care partnership is the caregiver. Here are some important factors to consider when hiring one:

Expertise and credibility. It takes a special kind of person to be an exceptional caregiver – compassion, empathy, optimism, sincerity, trustworthiness. But the best caregivers also are qualified, experienced and reliable.

• Find a home care provider that has years of experience in the home care industry.

• Look for providers who have a thorough process for recruiting, selecting and retaining their caregivers.

• Make sure all caregivers the company hires receive an in-depth background check and other appropriate employment screenings.

• Your home care partner should also secure and uphold the appropriate state licensing to provide services.

Ongoing caregiver training. Select a partner that values ongoing and rigorous caregiver training and that has a well-defined process for managing quality of care.

Also ensure that caregivers are trained in privacy issues to protect the confidentiality and safety of clients. The best caregivers are those who actively participate in continuing education.

Client-caregiver fit. Each person is unique. Look for a home care partner that is committed to matching the caregiver to the specific interests and needs of the unique individual being cared for. The most successful client-caregiver relationships are attained when the caregiver is a good fit for the style, temperament, needs, interests and personality of the client.

Communication with the family. It’s common for individuals who need assistance maintaining their independence to have a family member or other loved involved in their care. The ideal caregiver will engage the family in the ongoing care plan of the individual. Transparency also is key. Families should have access to tools that monitor their loved ones’ schedule and communicate with caregivers daily.

Commitment to client satisfaction. The best home care providers are those that continually assess the quality of care their caregivers are delivering. This includes: • Regular check-ins with clients to ensure safety and quality standards are being met.

• Resolving issues in a timely, thorough and caring manner.

• Offering clients the opportunity to participate in surveys and to provide feedback

If you believe that hiring a caregiver would provide a needed lifeline for you or a loved one, FirstLight Home Care offers a broad range of services. With locations in more than 150 markets across the United States, we can help you or your loved one achieve and maintain independence in whatever place you call home. And with an unmatched Culture of Care, we can also help enhance quality of life.

Call your local FirstLight Home Care office today to request a free consultation.

This article is provided by John and Christine Hamby, Owner, FirstLight Home Care of Temecula serving the Inland Empire. For more information, visit us online at Temecula.FirstLightHomeCare.com or call us at (951) 395-0821.

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The volunteers, Staff and Board of Directors would like to thank you for your support of Michelle’s Place and our Mission this year. It was an amazing year.

Because of you, we are building the regions first cancer resource center. Whether you donated drywall, sponsored an event, volunteered your time or made a donation, you made a difference in the life of a family facing cancer. You did it!

It’s women like Jeannie and her family that best tell the story of gratitude.

Jeannie has been a client at Michelle’s Place for the last six years. She is a metastatic breast cancer thriver.

“We had no idea how we were going to provide a Christmas when all my time, energy and money was being spent on my diagnostic tests and scans. But Michelle's Place came to our rescue and helped provide a Christmas for our boys and financial assistance for the family.”

Jeannie utilizes many of the Michelle’s Place programs. She attends support groups, expressive art class, and MP Stitchers. But, the Pink Ribbon Assistance (PRA) program, our financial assistance program, is the most significant resource they utilize. Through the PRA program the family has received grocery gift cards and the kids received holiday gifts during Christmas.

“My family and I will never be able to thank Michelle's Place enough for being there for us. And Michelle's Place would never be able to provide all of this (and more) without all the wonderful and gracious donors out there. Thank You!!! “ Jeannie and her family are not the only ones. The Pink Ribbon Assistance Program has provided temporary financial assistance to 118 families this year. And with the expansion to serve anyone with cancer, we have helped almost twice as many people this year than last. I know they would like to thank you too. So, from all of us to all of you, Thank you!

I look forward to serving families facing cancer with you in 2020. If you haven’t seen our new home and the

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impact you are making, please give me a call to schedule a tour. I would love to show you around.

Happy New Year!

Kim Gerrish, Executive Director kim@michellesplace.org

Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center is a 501C3 non profit organization. www.michellesplace.org 41669 Winchester Rd. #100 Temecula CA 92590 www.michellesplace.org 951-699-5455

TEENS Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Inspires High School Students at 4th Annual Health Occupations Discovery Camp

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Mt. San Jacinto College’s School of Nursing and Allied Health hosted its 4th annual Health Occupations Discovery Camp for local high school students on Jan. 7 and 8, 2020, at the college’s Menifee Valley Campus. Photo courtesy of Mt. San Jacinto College

Mt. San Jacinto College’s School of Nursing and Allied Health hosted its 4th annual Health Occupations Discovery Camp for local high school students on Jan. 7 and 8, 2020, at the college’s Menifee Valley Campus.

More than 200 high school students worked with about 60 MSJC nursing students in hands-on workshops that showcased careers in nursing and allied health. The two-day event was organized by the MSJC School of Nursing and Allied Health and the Inland Health Professions Coalition-Reach Out. “The camp was designed to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals,” said Dr. Peter Zografos, director of School of Nursing and Allied Health at MSJC. The students participated in activities that gave them a taste of careers in healthcare, including registered nurses, nursing assistants, emergency medical technicians, diagnostic medical sonography and other related careers.

Mia Roberts, a senior at Paloma Valley High School in Menifee, is in the biomedical science program at the school.

“It’s so neat to get the hands-on experience,” she said Tuesday. “I was so excited to come here today.”

Christopher Alog, a Paloma Valley High senior, looks forward to a career in nursing.

“My family had told me to consider nursing, so it’s always been in the back of my mind,” said Alog, who is also in Paloma Valley High’s biomedical science program. “Today has been great. It’s totally different hearing the sounds. It’s just so hands-on here.”

Lena Servin, a 2008 MSJC Nursing alumnus, has worked as a flight nurse for Christopher Alog, a Paloma Valley High School senior, learns about inserting tubes during the Health Occupations DiscovREACH Air Medical Services ery Camp on Jan. 7, 2020. for the past four years. She flew in via the REACH helicopter that students interacted with on Tuesday.

“I love it,” Servin said of the high-flying career. “You get to practice a lot of autonomy.

It gives a wider scope of practice than you do in a hospital. But working in an (intensive care unit) is good preparation for taking care of the types of patients we take care of.”

For more information on MSJC’s Nursing and Allied Health program, please visit www.msjc.edu/Nursingandalliedhealth Mt. San Jacinto College serves about 27,000 students in a district covering 1,700 square miles from the San Gorgonio Pass to Temecula, with campuses in San Jacinto, Menifee, Banning and Temecula.

In May 2019, Mt. San Jacinto College awarded 3,338 degrees and certificates to 1,723 graduates.

Exploring Technical Careers at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library on Tuesday, January 21

Do you want a promising career that does not require a four-year degree? Take this opportunity to learn about some of your many options during the teen program, Exploring Technical Careers, on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library (30600 Pauba Road).

Join Beth Bowles of Mt. San Jacinto College as she presents an overview of some of the many technical career programs that the college has to offer. This is a chance to learn about exciting career options, such as Digital Media, Nursing, Automotive Transport Technology, and more!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries, this program is for Grades 7-12 (adults welcome). No advance registration. Space is limited. If you have any questions, please call (951) 693-8900.

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Six HOBY Ambassadors Share Experiences

Six students from six local high schools shared their experiences with the HOBY program and what it meant to them with the Temecula Valley Woman’s Club recently.

The Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) is a non-profit youth leadership development program for high school sophomores.

The concept for HOBY was inspired in 1958 by a nine-day visit O'Brian had with famed humanitarian Dr. Albert Schweitzer in Africa. Dr. Schweitzer believed "the most important thing in education is to teach young people to think for themselves.”

Two weeks after returning to Los Angeles, deeply inspired, Hugh put together a prototype seminar for young leaders.

O'Brian's message was explained in an essay on the topic, entitled: The Freedom To Choose: “I do believe every man and woman, if given the opportunity and encouragement to recognize their potential, regardless of background, has the freedom to choose in our world. Will an individual be a taker or a giver in life? Will that person be satisfied merely to exist, or seek a meaningful purpose? Will he or she dare to dream the impossible dream? I believe every person is created as the steward of his or her own destiny with great power for a specific purpose, to share with others, through service, a reverence for life in a spirit of love.”

Every year, one high school sophomore from every high school in the United States, referred to as an "ambassador", is welcome to attend a seminar.

Student Lives Changed at RYLA: New Fundraising Event Raises Dollars for Camp

Rotary Youth Leadership Award, also known as RYLA is a three-day camp for high school eleventh-graders.

The Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore (RCLE) typically sends approximately 30 students from Temescal, Lakeside and Ortega High Schools each year.

New club fundraisers have been created to cover the cost, including the Run for RYLA event, Poker Tournaments and the Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for May 1, 2020.

RYLA camp gives students leadership skills and they experience extreme levels of interaction with other students from throughout the Riverside and San Bernardino areas. Student learn to think about their fellow students and consider new ways to look at life. When the students return from camp often the parents say the transformation of their student is incredible!

The Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore meets on Wednesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Ortega Conference Center at 520 Chaney St. in Lake Elsinore. An evening extension group meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the El Comal in Lake Elsinore. For information about Rotary programs, you can contact President Rachel Borg 951-719-9371. Photo Captions: The RYLA camp students visit the Lake Elsinore Club after camp.

From each of those seminars, students are offered the opportunity to attend the World Leadership Congress. In 2008, over 500 ambassadors attended WLC from all 50 states and 20 countries, where HOBY leadership programs are sponsored.

HOBY seminars are led by an all-volunteer staff. Ambassadors are asked to always keep an open mind. To learn how to tackle controversy with civility. And they are challenged to perform 100 hours of community service in their community within the 12 months following their seminar putting “leadership into action and implementing social change.” (https://www.hoby.org) “Temecula Valley Woman’s Club is proud to have sponsored these worthy enthusiastic students in the HOBY adventure,” enthused Wendy Bolduc, President of Temecula Valley Woman’s Club.

Aidan Maronde, Murrieta Valley; Bryce Mey, Chaparral; Michelle Griffith, Great Oak; Leilani Jurena,Temecula Valley; Kalyn Hill, Murrieta Mesa; Cameron Finch, Vista Murrieta.