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Tasty, Healthy Recipes for Summer Enjoyment Low-Carb Cauliflower Risotto with Basil and Sun Dried Tomatoes Ingredients 1. 3 Tablespoons pasture raised butter 2. 1 medium onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced 3. 1 pound cauliflower, riced 4. 1 clove garlic, crushed 5. 1/2 cup dry white wine 6. 1 cup pasture raised heavy cream 7. 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 8. 2 Tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, sliced thinly 9. 1 teaspoon salt 10. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 11. 2 Tablespoon fresh basil, minced Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Add butter.

2. When butter has melted and stopped foaming, add the onions. Cook onions over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

3. Continue cooking the onions until they begin to caramelize.

They should become a rich golden color.

4. Add the riced cauliflower to the onions. Cook, stirring frequently until cauliflower browns on the edges and has softened. The grains will become a darker, cream color. If you are unsure if they are cooked enough, bit a few "grains" to test. They should be tender, but still offer some resistance.

5. Add garlic and cook for one minute.

6. Stir in wine and turn heat to medium high. Cook off all of the liquid.

7. Add 1/2 cup cream. Stir occasionally. When the liquid in the cream has cooked off, add another 1/2 cup of cream. Cook until the dish is very creamy.

8. Stir in parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper.

9. Just before serving, stir in fresh basil.

10. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Southwest Corn Salad 1. 2 Cans black beans, drained, rinsed

Salad

2. 1 Pkg. (16 oz.) frozen corn, defrosted

3. 1 Cup jicima, peeled, quarter" dice

4. 1 Red bell pepper, quarter" dice

5. 1 Serrano chili (or to taste), finely minced 6. 4 Green onions, tops only, sliced fine 7. 1/4 Cup finely chopped cilantro Dressing 1. 1 Tsp. cumin seeds, roasted, ground fine.

2. Quarter cup olive oil 3. 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 4. 1 medium shallot, finely minced 5. 1Tbsp. red wine vinegar 6. 2 Tbsp. lime juice 7. Pinch salt to taste

Put salad ingredients in a bowl. Mix or shake dressing ingredients. Add dressing to salad ingredients and toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Flavors will blend better if made a few hours ahead of time.

Before serving, garnish with thin tortilla strips.

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IN THIS ISSUE

ART Art off the Walls...................................................................................11

DINING Battle of the Burgers ...........................................................................34

EDUCATION Teachers are Heroes Promotion..........................................................45

ENTERTAINMENT Temecula Valley Symphony Calendar.................................................13 Performances at the Community Theater...........................................23

Publisher: Diane Simones Director of Business Development: Gino Simones Contributing Editors: Laurie Malmstrom, Susan Montgomery, Tracy Williams, Pastor John Stewart, Joshua Straub PhD, Aubrey Masters, Vlada Vladic, Chef Daniel Johnson Art Director: Dorina Blythe, GranDesigns View or print articles online at www.NeighborsNewspaper.com email: info@neighborsnewspaper.com Contact Us 31566 Railroad Canyon Road, #2-575, Canyon Lake, CA 92587 951.244.7025 • Fax: 951.848.9733 Neighbors Newspaper, a subsidiary of Simones Holdings Inc., is a monthly publication. Reproduction of any material without the expressed written consent of the Publisher is prohibited by law. Opinions contained within are those of the authors and may not reflect the views of the Publisher or any staff members of Neighbors Newspaper and does not constitute any endorsement of information products or services. Neighbors Newspaper is not affiliated with any other publication. Neighbors Newspaper has the right to refuse advertisement and editorial submissions.

EVENTS Women’s Support Conference............................................................28 Events at Vail Headquarters................................................................29 Wine & Chocolate Event .....................................................................35 Community Events..............................................................................42

FAITH Overcoming Worry ..............................................................................20 Who’s the Enemy? ..............................................................................21

FAMILY 4 Back to School Tips.........................................................................10 Archery Yesterday and Today .............................................................39

HEALTHY LIVING Eating Dinner Earlier – Weight Loss ....................................................33 Buying Toxic Fish? ..............................................................................44

HOME How to Grow Lavender Plants ............................................................46

JUST FOR FUN National Celebrations in August ...........................................................8 Improve Your Writing Skills ................................................................19

KIDS Children’s Museum Events in August .................................................22 Teaching our Kids to be Human..........................................................26

PETS Pets for Adoption ................................................................................40 Puppy’s 1st Outdoor Adventure..........................................................41

RECIPES Good Eats with Grapes.......................................................................36

SENIORS Age is Just a Number .........................................................................16 Geri-Fit Helps Manage Diabetes.........................................................17

SPORTS Temecula Football Club ......................................................................32

TEENS Chapparal HS Drama Dept. Awards .....................................................7 Teenage People are Amazing..............................................................18

VISITING OUR VINEYARDS Ponte Winery Purchases Oregon Winery ...........................................14 Hop on the Winery Hopper .................................................................15 Concerts in Wine Country...................................................................31

FEATURE Van Avery Prep – Learning is a Passion..............................................24

support local businesses O2 Alive and Well ...................................................24 Animal Friends of the Valley....................................41 All Vallet Coin..........................................................23 Anthony's Ristorante ..............................................37 Artistic Expressions Permanent Makeup.................16 Azuza Pacific University .........................................45 Barons Market...........................................................9 Butterfield Dog Grooming .......................................40 California Parks Co. ................................................27 California Rental Connection, Inc. ...........................38 California Technical Academy .................................19 Car Cruise Lake Elsinore .........................................32 Center for Life Change ............................................29 Coldwell Banker ......................................................47 Coldwell Banker Days at Vail HQ .............................38 Congregation B'nai Chaim.......................................33 Days of Wine & Chocolate ......................................46 Direct Electric Co. .....................................................3 Faith Armory ...........................................................39 Farmers Wife, The...................................................23 First Light Home Care .............................................16 GI Excellence Inc.....................................................48 Grace Evangelical Free ............................................21 Heyday Productions................................................14 Honeycutt Farms.....................................................35 Hospice of the Valleys.............................................35 Jane Michael Salon .................................................10 Jeweler by Design...................................................11 JDS Fashion Camp..................................................30 Menifee Bible Church ..............................................21 Mad Mike's Gourmet Sausages ..............................34 Michelle's Place Golf Classic ..................................30

Morton Grabel Law Offices .....................................33 Modeling for a Cause ..............................................43 My Grannys' Attic ...................................................22 NAFE Meetings........................................................42 Naughty Pig Gourmet Meats .....................................5 Oak Grove Golf and Chef Open................................36 Plumber- Ron Dumas ...............................................5 Powers Dentistry ....................................................12 Richard Shuldiner O. D. .........................................17 Sizzler .....................................................................35 Stater Brothers .........................................................2 Storm Baseball........................................................45 Studio 395- Village on Grand ....................................7 Subscriptions............................................................6 Sweet Cheeks Skin & Body Care .............................13 Swim to Shore ........................................................26 Temecula Newcomers Club .....................................42 Temecula Valley Symphony.....................................12 Temecula Valley Symphony Calendar......................13 Temecula Women's Connection ..............................42 Texas Lil's ..............................................................22 Van Avery Prep .......................................................25 VIC Ministries .........................................................42 Wahoo's FREE Concert ...........................................31 West Side Story ........................................................4 Wilson Creek Winery...............................................15 Word Search ...........................................................29 Word Search Answer Key........................................29 WOW Women's Support Cnference ........................28

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Chaparral High School Drama Department Wins 8 Awards

The Chaparral High School Performing Arts Department is pleased to announce that students in its Drama Department, under the direction of Chris Irvin, drama/musical theater teacher, have earned eight awards and 14 additional nominations in the 12th Annual National Youth Arts Awards for the 2016-2017 season. Award winners are: Outstanding Ensemble: The cast of CHICAGO; Artist of the Year: Inaijsa Betts (Velma Kelly in CHICAGO, Director Almost, Maine, Mrs. Bumbrake Peter and the Star Catcher); Lead Actress in a Musical: Emma Gunn (Roxie Hart in CHICAGO); Suporting Actor in a Play: Lito Loza (Black Stache in Peter and the Star Catcher); Featured Actress in a Play: Julianna Smith (Hope in Almost, Maine); Sound: Kelley Carrell for Peter and the Star Catcher; Choreographer: Jill Morrison for CHICAGO; Director: Chris Irvin for CHICAGO. Created to honor outstanding work by youth in the arts, NYA Awards, formerly known as the National Youth Theatre Awards, has expanded to celebrate music, dance, film, and other art forms. This past school year, more than 550 productions were considered for awards, including shows from more than 160 different members in more than 70 cities spanning 15 states. Award winners were selected from nominations by a panel of more than 40 judges and reviewers. In addition to the youth who performed in schools and youth

theatre companies, anyone age 18 and under who performed at a show reviewed by a judge was also considered for the NYA awards, as well as the adults who participated in the youth productions backstage (directors, set designers, costume designers, etc.) and guest adult performers in productions designed for youth.

For more information on NYA Awards, please see its website at http://www.nationalyouththeatre.com

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Let’s Celebrate in August!

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Celebrated : August 4th

It may be blisteringly hot outdoors. But, put on your apron and fire up the oven, for this is a day to bake dozens and dozens of chocolate chip cookies. And, then eat them, of course!

It's real easy to celebrate this sweet day. Eat lots and lots of Chocolate chip cookies. Store bought or homemade chocolate chip cookies are all okay. If you are a baker, celebrate this day, by pulling out your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipes (yes, I said "recipes"), and bake as many cookies as you can. If this day falls on a workday, it is perfectly fine to bake the cookies the night before, as long as you bring some in to work for your fellow workers.

To celebrate this day, bakeries and grocery stores often offer a free chocolate chip cookie to patrons. Some offer discounts on purchase of the cookies.

Did You Know? Americans eat on average 18,928 cookies (all kinds) in their lifetimes.

The chocolate chip cookie was invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield from Massachusetts, in 1938. Her husband ran the Tool House Inn, resulting in her cookies being call "Toll House"cookies. Nestle's bought the rights to the name, and the rest is history!

Work Like a Dog Day Celebrated : August 5th

Work Like a Dog Day honors and recognizes the hardest working among us.

Some people skate by, doing as little as possible. Others, do only what they have to.

Others still work like a dog. While work is to be done, they dig in relentlessly. They seldom take a break until the task is completed.

We want to make sure to differentiate between "Work-A-Holics" and those who "Work Like a Dog". Work-A-Holics are always working, even though they may not be working hard. Those who work like a dog, work very hard while they are working. But, they do not work all of the time.

Today is a day to show appreciation for those who carry more than their load, and work like a dog. You can also honor them by working like a dog today.

National Underwear Day Celebrated : August 5th

National Day is today. Put on a clean pair of panties, and go out to celebrate this very special and unique day.

According to their website, Freshpair, Inc., the founders of this day, celebrates every year by "holding New York City model events, massive underwear giveaways, a pop-up shop in Columbus Circle, and a Times Square runway show."

In 2013, Freshpair organized over 800 people dressed in their underwear in NYC's Times Square, to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people in their underwear. Believe it or not, this was not enough to break the record.

But, thanks to this event, a new holiday was born.

Today is a great opportunity to strut your favorite t-shirts, bras, panties, tidy whities and boxers. Please do so in good taste.

The Origin of National Underwear Day: Freshpair, an internet company, founded National Underwear Day on August 5th, 2003. We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a "National" day. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation. We suspect our national government would not proclaim this as an official "National" day. But, considering today's leaders, we could be wrong.

Presidential Joke Day Celebrated : August 11th

Presidential Joke Day - presidents have a sense of humor, too. Many people believe this is a day to make jokes about the president. On the contrary, this day is for presidents to make a joke. On this day in 1984, President Ronald Reagan made a doozie.

On August 11, 1984, just before his regular Saturday radio address, President Ronald Reagan was doing a voice test with the microphone. He thought the micro-

phone and the feed was not live. He joked into the microphone: "My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes." To his surprise, he was speaking to a live feed!

This incident led to the creation of "Presidential Joke Day". However, we do not think American presidents will make it a habit to perform jokes on, or to, the American public on this day, or any other.

Son and Daughter Day Celebrated : Always August 11th

Son and Daughter Day is a day to spend with your children. After all, your son and daughter are the joy of your life. We hope that everyone reading this has the opportunity in their life to see these joys born and raised happily, and successfully.

Today is a great day to spend with your son and daughter. It's not a day of gift giving....except for the gift of time. If your son and daughter are still young and live at home with you, be ever aware that time goes by quickly. So, spend as much of today and everyday in their company.

National Senior Citizens Day Celebrated : August 21st

National Senior Citizens Day honors our elderly population. On this day, we are encouraged to recognize and show appreciation for the value and contribution of elderly people to home, family and society.

In his Presidential Proclamation (August 19, 1988), President Ronald Reagan said "For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older."

On National Senior Citizens Day, we should: • Spend some time with senior citizens • Show our appreciation for senior citizens • Do volunteer work in support of the elderly If you are a senior citizen, enjoy your day any way you desire. After all, this is your day! Make sure to take advantage of senior citizens specials and discounts.

There's bound to be plenty offers today.

Kiss and Make Up Day Celebrated : August 25th

Kiss and Make Up Day is a great way to end a spat. Everyone has an argument, a fight, or a tiff once in a while. Family, friends, lovers, no one escapes without an occasional fight. Today is a day to end the fight, kiss, and make up. Oh, what fun this day can be!

Today is a day to end the fight, be it a short spat, or a long standing feud. C'mon, get over the issues, and resolve your differences. Then, kiss and make up. After all, making up can be oh, so sweet. For lovers, it is the best part of the fight. Some might suggest that the kissing and the making up part makes fighting worthwhile.

BTW: Kiss and Make up Day might be a good day to send flowers

National Dog Day Celebrated : Always August 26th

National Dog Day has two goals: to honor dogs, and to rescue dogs from homelessness and abuse. It's an opportunity for us to recognize and appreciate the value and importance of dogs in our lives.

This day is intended to honor dogs for all that they do for us. In addition to giving love and companionship, dogs help us out in countless ways. They are watchdogs for our safety. They lead the blind. Dogs aid in search and rescue, and they seek out bombs and drugs.

The second goal of National Dog Day is to rescue dogs in need. On occasion, dogs need us to save them from homelesness and abuse. The goal of the National Dog Day foundation is to rescue 10,000 dogs a year. Lend a hand to help a dog in need today, or any day.

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Conscious Parenting ~ 4 Back to School Tips!

By Traci L. Williams

It’s hard to believe school is just around the corner! With that in mind, I thought I would share a few back to school tips Tip #1: Did the important stuff get done?

Did you do those “special” things you talked about doing this summer? Talk to your children and see if there is anything left that would make the summer complete for your family.

There’s value in starting back to school feeling refreshed and ready!

Tip #2: Plan ahead. As school supplies are showing up in the stores, it’s a good time to start gathering the binders, folders, paper, pens, notebooks, lunch boxes and other items. It not only creates more excitement and anticipation, but it also eliminates a lot of last minute stress. You don’t want to go

shopping when there’s not a lot left to choose from either. The key is doing what you can in advance so going back to school is a positive and smooth transition.

Tip #3: Be sensitive to possible anxiety. If your child is starting in a new school, they may feel nervous and have some anxiety about the unknown. All of us have gone through similar anxiety in our lives. Anticipate it and see what you can do to alleviate it in advance. Even children who are returning to the same school get nervous many times. Remember those days? Wondering who your teacher will be and who will be in your class?

Sometimes as parents we take care of the practical matters, but forget the emotional ones. Take time to check in with your kids. Share stories about what it was like when you were going back to school at their age. It’s a great way to bond.

Tip #4: Leaving little ones. If you have little ones starting pre-school or kindergarten this year, take the time to ease them into it. Many times we are told “just leave him, he’ll be fine.” If your child is crying and upset, I’m not a fan of that approach. Why can’t parents stay and assist in transitioning their little ones (if needed)? It provides reassurance and they don’t feel abandoned. They are still tiny. They need to know that we will be there when they need us. In their little world, this is one of those moments. Make arrangements in advance that will allow you to stick around a little, if needed. It will pay off later. There is no need to live in fear that they will never grow up if you do that. They will still grow up. You just want to be careful in how you handle the situation so you are providing reassurance and building them up, instead of coddling or causing more fear. If you need help with that, let me know. I am happy to provide a free 15-minute telephone consultation to help walk you through it. Simply call 951-240-1407 or email traci@alovingway.com to schedule.

Parenting is a journey … a long one. One of the most important aspects of that journey is the relationship that you build along the way. That relationship is created in daily life, in ordinary moments like going back to school.

We have an opportunity to meet our kids where they are as they venture into a new year of learning, growth, change, maturity and questions, and walk with them to the other side of a school year. That’s amazing! Take advantage of every moment. The time really does fly by! Enjoy this new season with your child!

Traci L. Williams is the Founder of A Loving Way to Parent, an organization devoted to healthy parent-child relationships. www.alovingway.com / 951-240-1407 / traci@alovingway.com

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Explore Three Exhibitions at Art Off The Walls in Old Town Temecula on Friday, August 4, 2017 Exhibits Available throughout August The City of Temecula’s Arts, Culture and Entertainment (ACE) Division invites you to a very special Art Off The Walls experience on FRI, AUG 4, 2017 beginning at 6:00 pm. This month’s First Friday event will occur in three separate locations throughout Old Town Temecula. The Hotel Temecula generously joins The Merc and The Truax Building locations for Temecula’s monthly Art Crawl hosting an eclectic array of artists exhibiting in a variety of media whilst visitors enjoy free live music and refreshments, Experience the art of living in Temecula!

The Gallery at The Merc @ 42051 Main Street, Temecula Attend the meet and greet reception for award-winning artists, father and daughter, Jack & Natasha Ragland from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The Raglands specialize in oil paintings which capture scenes of daily life, still life, animals, and more. The artists look to draw viewers into their creations by sharing the passion they place in each piece. The exhibit will be available for viewing through SUN, AUG 27, 2017. Refreshments will be served and music will be provided by The Valley Winds in The Merc.

The Hotel Temecula @ 42100 Main Street, Temecula Directly across the street from The Merc, artists from the Temecula Valley Art League will be showcasing their multi-medium pieces in an Open Juried Art Show Contest in the yard of The Hotel Temecula from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. View over 20 artist submissions and an award ceremony for the winning pieces will take place at 6:45 pm. The Hotel will also display beautiful woodwork pieces by artist Jason Chacon. Live music and refreshments will be provided during this show.

The Truax Building Gallery @ 41923 Second Street, Temecula Then take a walk into the creative ambiance of The Truax Building for the final stop on your Art Crawl. The exhibition, which last from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, features over 20 artists exhibiting in all media. Guitarist, Bob Bozonelos, will perform live music at this event. Delicious refreshments are always part of these free and culturally enriching experiences.

For more information on this event, please contact the City of Temecula Community Services Department at (951) 694-6480. Artists and artisans interested in exhibiting at Art Off The Walls or other galleries may contact the ACE Team at the City of Temecula (951) 694-6417.

The next FIRST FRIDAYS are: September 1 October 6 November 3

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Local Competitor, Vincent Bui Joins the US Taekwondo National Team!

At the 2017 USA Taekwondo Nationals held in Detroit, Michigan from June 29 – July 6, Vincent Bui, earned a spot in the US National Team and will compete in the 2017 Pan-American Taekwondo Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica next month. Vincent is the 2017 National Champion in the Junior -48 Flyweight division.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Master Jef Go, Sparks Taekwondo of Murrieta and Vincent Bui.

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Temecula Valley Symphony & Symphony Chorus Announce 2017 Fall & Winter Concerts TEMECULA VALLEY SYMPHONY

Sept. 23 - Sat. (2 pm) “PASSION and ADVENTURE!” - The Symphony and Chorus combine to perform Agnus Dei (Barber’s well-recognized Adagio for Strings) and selections from Vivaldi’s Gloria. Program includes Game of Thrones (Main Theme), Adventures of Robin Hood by Korngold, Romeo & Juliet Overture by Tchaikovsky, and more music from composer Peter Boyer!

Golden Bears Theater, TVHS Nov. 11 - Sat. Evening “PATRIOTIC SALUTE” - Free Veterans Day Concert at Temecula Civic Center featuring the Symphony with a guest vocalist.

Dec. 2 - Sat. (2 pm) “WINTER JOY” – Symphony Holiday Concert featuring Special Guest Violinist performing Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Music includes Hannukah Overture for Strings and Clarinet Solo and a narrated tale, The Night Before Christmas. Enjoy music from White Christmas, and other holiday favorites! Golden Bears Theater, TVHS Dec. 16 – Sat. (4pm) CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT – Temecula Valley Symphony Chorus presents a delightful holiday program full of lush seasonal favorites. Grace Presbyterian Church, Temecula.

TEMECULA VALLEY SYMPHONY is a 60-member orchestra under the baton of Music Director and Conductor, John Mario Di Costanzo. The Symphony produces numerous concerts throughout the year and takes pride in offering “Symphonic Music with A New Twist.” Our concert programs include exciting selections from movies, animated films, Broadway, operas, epic classics, works featuring our Symphony Chorus, and refreshing compositions by living composers. We aim to provide you with a memorable concert experience that includes large screen projections and humorously delivered program notes presented live from the podium by John Mario.

TEMECULA VALLEY SYMPHONY CHORUS is a 50-voice mixed chorus under the Artistic Direction of Conductor Eric Rea. The

Chorus performs on two Symphony concerts each season and presents two stand-alone choral concerts.

Call 951-587-1536 for more info or visit www.TemeculaValleySymphony.org We’re not your ordinary stuffy symphony. Come and join the experience!

Conductor John Mario Di Costanzo

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Visiting Our Vineyards

AUGUST 2017

Ponte Winery Announces Acquisition of Oregon Winery, Hawks View Cellars Temecula-Based Winery Purchases Hidden Gem in the Willamette Valley Ponte Winery, a Temecula-based, family-owned winery, has purchased Hawks View Cellars in Sherwood, Oregon, a 30-minute drive from Portland.

Known for its sweeping landscape and stellar views of Mount Hood, as well as its awardwinning wines, Hawks View Cellars is a top destination for locals and visitors to the region.

Hawks View Cellars produces 5,000 cases of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from their 50 acres of sustainable, dry-farmed vineyards located in the Chehalem Mountain appellation. Its tasting room, patio and sprawling lawn have served as a gathering place for Pinot-lovers to gather, connect and celebrate.

“Since working there as a youngster, I’ve been drawn to Oregon, and in recent years, the beauty of the land, the amazing wines, and its people have impressed me.” said Claudio Ponte. “For years I’ve been looking for another property that produces a wine that cannot be duplicated here in Temecula, and Pinot Noir is a great example of just that. The opportunity to produce a world-class Pinot Noir from some of the

finest cool weather vineyards in North America was too hard to pass up.”

Over the next two years, Ponte will make improvements to the facility, as well as to operational elements including expanded business hours, new wine club member-only events and detailed vineyard and winery tours. Additionally, Ponte will build a more comfortable tasting room, capped by a rooftop tasting area.

The Ponte family has hired veteran Oregon winemaker Donald Crank as head winemaker. Don has been making wines in Oregon since 2001, and has worked with Willamette Valley Vineyards and A to Z Wineworks, among others. Ponte will keep the current management and service staff at Hawks View Cellars, and will work with both teams to harmonize the efforts of the two wineries. Hawks View Cellars and Ponte wine club members will enjoy reciprocal membership privileges beginning later this summer.

For more information visit www.hawksviewcellars.com.

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Hop on the Flexible, Affordable & Save Way to Go Tasting • Hotel pick-up/drop-off: Fridays -11:30/6:15 pm, Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays -11:00am/6:15 pm • Old Town drop-off: Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Holidays - 6:15pm

• Current Included Holidays – Martin Luther King’s Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and extended hours on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

• Excluded Holidays – Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. **Holiday schedule subject to change.

Starting in September, Temecula Wine Country will have a new transportation company unlike any available before. Winery Hopper offers pickup and drop-off service at the wineries without having to book ahead of time.

For a nominal cost of $15 per person, guests can hop on and hop off as much as they’d like.

The Winery Hopper’s main purpose is to assure that customers are getting from winery to winery safely while cutting down on the amount of traffic and impaired drivers on the roads. Winery Hopper will make several stops daily at each partnering winery every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and most major holidays.

The Winery Hopper is all about service. The owners have over 30 years collectively in the hospitality industry. They have partnered with several hotels in the area to be the mode of transportation for their guests to get to the wineries, offering door to door service. The day starts at partnering hotels picking up guests and ends the day by dropping them off either in Old Town or at their hotel. The shuttles and limos will operate with Line Service similar to a subway system. With each line visiting 5-6 wineries, some of the wineries will have the option to cross over to another line.

BACKGROUND Having worked at a Temecula winery, owners saw first-hand the chaos that ensued every weekend on the roads and in the parking lots. Guests would drive in and right back out because there was no parking; for the guests that found parking, they would walk a mile to get to the tasting room.

Sometimes guests would Uber/Lyft between wineries however; between the cost and the search for “their” driver, this wasn't a great option.

Winery Hopper offers a safe means of transportation in Temecula Valley for winery visitors to get from one winery to another. A typical guest averages three wineries per visit.

HOURS/HOLIDAYS

• Fridays - 12:00-5:45 pm, Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays - 11:30-5:45 pm

Web: www.wineryhopper.com Address: 30777 Rancho California Rd. Email: thewineryhopper@gmail.com PMB 890901 Phone/Fax: 951-303-6761 Temecula, CA 92589-0901

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SENIORS

“Age is Just a Number”

By Grace Sandlin

As we get older we find that joints and muscles don’t work the way they used to. Getting up from a chair takes a bit longer and stairs become a challenge. Going to a traditional gym might seem a bit awkward and using the “machine” circuit requires too much instruction. Once we move a little slower, there is sometimes a concern that we are tying up the younger and faster pa-

trons. However, it’s never too late to acquire new skills and accumulate new knowledge and ideas.

When I have some extra time, after reading my daily Facebook postings from my family, friends, and neighbors and tending to everyday needs, I try out a variety of activities to improve my mind and body. I look forward to the day by engaging in a mix of classes offered at The Village On Grand Community Center.

Many classes, programs and activities for a large range of interests take place daily and here are just a few that I take:

• Art – Drawing and painting keeps me focused. I also have the opportunity to experiment with different materials and create new and interesting projects and gift.

• Senior Fitness and Tai Chi – These simultaneously relax and invigorate the body, assist with improvement in balance, energy levels, increase small muscle strength and flexibility, longevity and quality of life.

• Ceramics – This improves joint movement, hand strength and I get to create new and beautiful items for use around the house.

I also find being around different people, varied age groups, learning new things, and teaching others is a real incentive and motivator to get involved and stay involved in my community. The classes foster unity among residents through socializing and participation. I get an opportunity to meet others that live near me and share these experiences. Having a local place such as a Community Center to go to for both mental and muscle stimulation is very positive and the environment there is always welcoming. I can run into young Girl Scouts taking Spanish classes, families taking Taekwondo together or ladies of all ages breaking a sweat in the Zumba class.

There are so many activities going on any given day, it’s quite simple to get involved in more than one.

Most of the local Community Centers foster education and learning to the community through creativity and variety of classes. Contact them and get involved.

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Geri-Fit Program Helps Manage Diabetes

The cities of Temecula and Menifee have been chosen as the two top cities in the Inland Empire area that will be launching the Geri-Fit Company's new Lifestyle Change Program in 2018. The Geri-Fit program, now in its sixth year in California, is an evidence-based health promotion program for older adults.

Geri-Fit is one of seven EBPs that are recognized by the Administration on Aging, the Administration for Community Living, and the National Council on Aging at meeting the highest criteria as a disease prevention health promotion program.

Chronic Disease Self-Management is quickly becoming one of the most talked about subjects these days especially with the new funding that the State of California just recently received. "As a resident of Temecula, and an advocate for diabetes prevention, I wanted Temecula to be one of the first locations to add to the CDC's website for diabetes management and prediabetes prevention. This is a nationwide initiative to stop, halt and reverse Type 2 diabetes and keep prediabetes at bay," states Francesca Fisher, founder and CEO of Geri-Fit. Beginning January, 2018, the company will be working with local medical groups and hospitals to recruit new students in its lifestyle change program. Participants need to be at least 65-years-old and will provide their A1C levels, height, weight, blood pressure, and a diabetes risk test upon enrollment. Students that have been diagnosed with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes by their doctors and have agreed to participate in a lifestyle change program (continuous exercise with Geri-Fit for a year) will be accepted into the program. The goal is for every student to achieve a 5% weight loss by the end of 2018.

Geri-Fit classes are offered FREE to those with Medicare Advantage plans that include Silver Sneakers and Silver&Fit. To find out if you qualify for free classes, call the Geri-Fit Company at 1-888-GERI-FIT x1 or visit gerifit.com for more information.

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Teenage People are Some of the Most Amazing People on the Planet

By David Snow

It has been my privilege, blessing and joy to work with people of the teenage persuasion for over half of my life. I have friends that think I am nuts, they look at anyone in-between the ages of 12 and 20 with an air of distrust and even fear.

For my part I think they are some of the most amazing people on the planet. Their passion, inquisitiveness and ability to learn and grow still blow my mind everyday.

Sure they have their issues, but it is my opinion that has more to do with being human than an age bracket. I know some sixteen year olds who are more mature than some fifty year olds. So let’s make a pact and not sell these amazing people short.

Let’s stop calling them the Future of America, or the Future of the Church or the Future of the world. You know they are here now, at this moment, as a part of our Church, country and world. Why not ask them what they are thinking, not to correct their ideas, but to really listen. In the Dream Center Lake Elsinore, the expression of the Church I am a part of, we include those teenage people in the discussions of spiritual things and in the work of the Church. I have two teens myself and it has been such a blessing to sit together with other families and their kids and have deep meaningful dialogue about all things Jesus.

When we work in the community we work alongside each other. We do this because they are the Church now, not when they get older or more “adulty.” Honestly, they can be some of the hardest workers and deepest thinkers among our crew.

Let’s let them do stuff. I have been with teens in third world countries mixing concrete in the noonday sun and then moving five gallon buckets for hours on end. When the old people, such as myself, tire out these people just keep going. We know they have energy. Let’s let them use it for good.

I have watched teams of students build entire houses in Mexico, with no

“Why not ask them what they are thinking, not to correct their ideas, but to really listen.”

“I believe we do a disservice to young people when we whitewash their lives with dodge ball and video games.”

power tools. I have seen teenage types go without food for days just to raise money and awareness for those who are starving in our world. They know how to risk, to push the envelope and try new things.

I am still amazed, when I hang at the skate park, how many times a student will attempt a trick to get it just right. His friends will be there pointing out how to do it and get crazy when someone actually lands something extreme they may have been working on for months. That is teenage community.

Let‘s not think their first need is entertainment. I believe we do a disservice to young people when we whitewash their lives with dodge ball and video games.

They are dealing with some serious issues and need answers as well as real conversations. Don’t get me wrong, I have been in rafts flying through rapids with boat loads of teens trying not to flip over. I have towed them behind boats at ridiculous speeds and cheered them on as they leapt from cliffs that, well, I don’t leap from anymore. But I have also watched students talk other students out of taking their own lives. I have watched young ladies confront other young ladies in love about lifestyle choices they knew would hurt them. I have watched young men cry together and help each other though loss and family disintegration. Yes they need to have fun, don’t we all. But they also need safe people to talk with and safe places to talk with each other.

The bottom line, in my humble opinion, is that this world should be thankful for teenage people, but then I may be a little nuts.

Dave Snow is a Free Lance, Crowd Sourced, Youth Pastor Missionary with Dream Center Lake Elsinore and Student Venture.

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Improve Your Writing Skills.

Sentence Fragments: Yes or No? A sentence fragment is a group of words that doesn’t contain all of the required parts of a sentence. In other words, a sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence.

It generally lacks a main subject, a verb, or both. A subject is the noun (person, place, or thing) that performs the main action of the sentence. This main action is the verb.

Conversely, a complete sentence always has a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought.

Here’s an example: “John runs.” This is a complete sentence because it contains a noun (John) and the corresponding verb (runs). It also expresses a complete thought. If someone were to ask where John is running, you could answer with “To work.” This would be considered a sentence fragment as there is neither a subject nor a verb. If you wanted to make the fragment into a complete sentence, you’d include the subject (he) and verb (runs) to say “He runs to work.”

An example of a sentence fragment is found in Gail Carson Levine’s Ella Enchanted: “But when we were alone, we preferred to slide and yell all the way down. And run back up for another ride, and a third, and a fourth.” Here, the first sentence is complete, as it contains a subject (we) and a verb (preferred) that express a complete thought.

The second sentence lacks a subject, and is considered a sentence fragment even though it has a verb (run).

Fixing Sentence Fragments There are two main ways to fix a sentence fragment: You could add the fragment to the beginning or end of a nearby complete sentence, or you could add the additional words necessary to make it a complete sentence.

In the example above, the sentence fragment can be fixed by attaching it to the end of the complete sentence that comes before it: “But when we were alone, we preferred to slide and yell all the way down and run back up for another ride, and a third, and a fourth.”

You could also correct this sentence fragment by adding the missing subject: “But when we were alone, we preferred to slide and yell all the way down. And we would run back up for another ride, and a third, and a fourth.” The addition of we would makes the fragment into a complete sentence.

When to Use Sentence Fragments It’s best to avoid using sentence fragments in academic or professional writing. In more formal writing it’s best to show that all your ideas are completely thought out. Sentence fragments in this setting can make writing difficult to read, and can sometimes make your ideas sound incomplete.

In creative writing, however, there’s a bit more freedom to use fragments to emphasize a particular point or feeling.

Take, for example, this excerpt from A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, which makes good use of sentence fragments in order to convey a particular mood: “IT was a brain. A disembodied brain. An oversized brain, just enough larger than normal to be completely revolting and terrifying. A living brain. A brain that pulsed and quivered, that seized and commanded. No wonder the brain was called IT.” Sentence fragments are, in short, incomplete sentences that lack a subject, verb, or both. To fix them, you can add them to the beginning or end of the closest complete sentences, or try adding the necessary elements in order to make them stand on their own. While people frequently use fragments in everyday conversation, they’re best avoided in academic or business writing.

For more writing tips and grammar help, go to Dictionary.com.

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And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9a NKJ

Overcoming Worry

By Pastor John Stewart

If we can be honest with ourselves, most of us can all admit that worry is a common temptation in life—for many it is a consuming pastime. America, the most affluent society in the world is also the most worry-filled society in the world. If spending on security, fear and anxiety related helps, and intoxicants are any indication, Americans worry a lot! As Christians we are confronted with the Bible truth that worry is a sin. It is neither insignificant, nor inconsequential. And for the Christian, it is absolutely contrary to faith Christ.

Right in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus emphatically warned of the dangers of worry! Three times in this short passage He commanded, “do not worry!”, and the way He said it shows the seriousness of His charge. In verse 25 He acknowledges worry as a common practice by essentially saying, “Stop worrying.” In verses 31 and 34 He uses the same word, but in a way that means “Don’t even start worrying.” To continue worrying about anything, or to start worrying in the first place, is to violate the Lord’s command.

Matthew 6:25-34 “25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 “Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 “Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? 28 “So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29 “and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 “Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

According to Jesus in verse 30, if you are a habitual worrier, you are exhibiting “little faith.” But everyone of God’s children is promised resources for a faith big enough and strong enough to deal with and overcome the daily troubles of life. If you are a child of God, by design and definition you have a Heavenly Father, who has promised to supply your every need according to His riches is Glory. But to live a constantly nervous and fretful life, consumed by worry over, “What shall I eat? What shall I drink? With what shall I clothe myself?”—is to act like an unbeliever in God’s eyes (vv. 31-32).

Think about it this way: Christians who worry still believe God can forgive and redeem them from death unto life, break the shackles of Satan, take them from hell to heaven, put them into His kingdom, and give them eternal life, but just don’t think He can get them through the next couple of days. That is pretty ridiculous, isn’t it? That we can believe God for the far greater blessings and then stumble and not believe Him for the lesser ones in our daily existence reveals an embarrassing lack of faith.

This word “worry” means to be so anxious and disturbed about material

and temporal needs that we distrust God and are distracted from faithfully doing His will. The implication of the text is that such worrying is the source of all anxiety. Such anxiety causes one to avoid the responsibility of work, which is in cooperation with God’s way of making provision for us. So when we worry, we are not trusting or obeying our Heavenly Father. That means we don’t know Him well enough.

But take heart—there’s an effective remedy: “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Before we worry or if we have started to worry, stop, read, mediate on or study the Word of God to find out who He really is, what He is really like and how He has fully supplied the needs of His people thru the ages. That will build confidence for the future. Stay fresh in the Word every day so that God is in your mind, his Word filtering and shaping your thinking. Otherwise Satan is apt to move into the vacuum and tempt you to worry about something. Let God’s faithfulness in Scripture and in your own life assure you that worry is needless because of God’s bounty, senseless because of God’s promise, useless because of its impotence to do anything productive, and faithless because it is characteristic of unbelievers.

One more aspect of God’s remedy for worry and anxiety; “6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6, 7) The Living Translation of the Bible reads this way, “don’t worry about anything, do pray about everything!” Daily listening and learning from God’s Word and prayerful fellowship in worshipping Him, thanking Him and letting our needs be known to Him leads us closer to God and positions us to receive and live in His peace which defies human explanation!

Our Savior is the Prince of Peace and He has promised a peace the will guard our hearts and minds in the face of life’s troubles large and small! His peace is protective as well as calming and stabilizing in our daily lives.

Jesus said, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

(Matthew 6:34). Jesus was saying, “Don’t worry about the future. Even though it will have its share of problems, they have a way of working themselves out at the time. Just deal with them as they come, for there’s no way to solve them in advance. Providing for tomorrow is good, but worrying about tomorrow is sin because God is the God of tomorrow just like He is the God of today.

Lamentations 3:23 tells us His mercies “are new every morning.” He feeds us like He fed the Children of Israel—with just enough manna for the day.

This is not a trivial matter! Worry can be devastating. Worry will move our focus off the Lord and onto our circumstances. Worry undermines our confidence in God’s Word! Worry fuels distrust of God! Worry contaminates our relationship with God and our testimony for God! “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). Therefore seek Him and His will first today! Receive and live life as He gives it! He will be doing the same thing tomorrow that He was doing yesterday. If you have any question about the future, look at the past. Did He sustain you then? Don’t worry—He will sustain you in the future as well.

Pastor John Stewart is the Executive Pastor at Revival Christian Fellowship in Menifee. To listen to sermons and a weekly Q & A with Pastor Miller, go to www.revival.tv

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For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy.

~ Psalm 61:3 NKJ

Who’s the Enemy?

By Joni Eareckson Tada

"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." 1 ~ Peter 5:8NIV

You've had it happen. You read a book on marriage with your spouse, set goals, make promises, and six months later the situation is the same. The same unmet expectations and hurt feelings. Your marriage could move forward if only your partner would shape up.

Or maybe it's the family. If they would just be more sensitive, more careful with the way they ask for things, you wouldn't get so down. You wouldn't feel stepped on or demoralized. If they would say "thanks" once in a while, depression would be a thing of the past.

Perhaps it's your friends. If only they would make the first move to plan a luncheon date instead of you always calling. If they would show a bit more consideration, they would be real friends.

But wait. Remember who your problem person really is. Because Christians have, in fact, only one enemy. The enemy is not your spouse. It isn't

your children or your friends. The Devil is your only enemy. And he would love to keep your spouse spiritually retarded. Your kids, a bunch of selfish ingrates. Your friends, thoughtless and insensitive. This is exactly why you need to shower extra love and abundant prayer on these very people!

Remember who your support person is. Jesus Christ is your help and shield. He is the one who has called you to love your spouse, nurture your children, and lay down your life for your friends. It's the best way to defeat the Enemy in your life ... and in the lives of those you love.

Today, Lord, I ask You to enrich the lives of those whom You've placed near to me. Where there is contention, please sow Your love. Where there is disappointment, give hope. Use me to touch others with Your love.

Blessings, Joni and Friends

Taken from Diamonds in the Dust All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible: New International Version. Printed with permission by Joni & Friends Disability Center.

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OLD TOWN.TEMECULA

Welcome to the World of Professor Phineas t. Pennypickle Temecula Children’s Museum Events in August Monday Madness The Workshop will be open Monday August 7 & 14 All sessions, $5 per person over 24 months Explore Science Every Friday Night from 5:30-7:30 pm $5 per person over 24 months The Workshop is open every Friday night for fun family science adventures. Be sure to join us often - there's always a surprise in store!

Beaker’s Little Birthday Sunday, August 6, all sessions $5 per person over 24 months The Professor has a huge birthday bash, but Beaker is more comfortable with a miniature birthday party... and that means LITTLE. Join us for some teeny tiny fun and surprises as we wish Beaker a happy birthday!

Pennypickles© and Pennypickle's Workshop© are located at 42081 Main Street, Temecula, California 92590. 951-308-6376 | phineas@pennypickles.org

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Performances at the Community Theater 13 THE MUSICAL 2017 Aug 11 & 12 at 7:00pm Aug 12 & 13 at 2:00pm

Presented by City Of Temecula Youth Musical Theater

13 The Musical is an original musical with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn.

Following a move from New York City to small-town Indiana, young Evan Goldman grapples with his parents’ divorce, prepares for his impending Bar Mitzvah, and navigates the complicated social circles of a new school. *Parental discretion is advised.

TICKETS: $10 Regular

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Aug 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26 at 7:30pm Aug 20 & 27 at 2:00pm

Presented by The Barn Stage Company in association with Temecula Presents

Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is a new musical featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, Dogfight and A Christmas Story the Musical) and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald is a treat for the whole family.

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous

peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean; the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements.

Thanks to James' quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. The dangerous voyage is a success, but the adventure takes a new twist once they land on the Empire State Building.

Tickets: $40 Orchestra, $37 Parterre, $30 Balcony

SPEAKEASY AT THE MERC Saturday, August 12, 2017 7:00 PM The Merc Temecula, CA

Presented by David Bradley in association with Temecula Presents

Each second Saturday of the month, Speakeasy at The Merc presents live Traditional Jazz of the 20s-40s. Performances feature the house band, Second Hand Jazz with vocalist Rosalie Porter, in rotation with prominent southern California Traditional Jazz artists.

Tickets: $15 Regular $12 Students/Seniors 65+/Military

Tickets: www.temeculatheater.org

Hungry After the Show?

Stop in at Texas Lil’s Mesquite Grill is open for dinner until 10PM. 28495 Front Street, corner of 5th and Front.

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Van Avery Prep Private School Where Learning is a Passion

By Laurie Malmstrom

“My mom started the school more than 30 years ago and I’ve been involved with other family members for more than 20 years”, said Ms. Angela Pena, Principal for grades 4-8. “It all started with a Pre-School then we added Kindergarten. Today, our past students return to visit the campus and talk with their favorite teachers, teachers that took the time to know and understand each child and find their interests or help develop their passion for learning.” Van Avery Prep is a fully accredited private school located on Santiago Road in Temecula.

“We are a well-oiled machine said Ms. Pena. My sister is the principal for K-3 and the creative side; the big picture side of the business while I’m the business side, managing the front office and working with older kids. And, both of our husbands work in the business too! It is like Yin and Yang- some have strengths that offset the weaknesses and we work well together.”

“We have chosen to send our daughter to Van Avery due to the challenging educational experience and smaller class size.” ~ Mr. & Mrs. Jason Wood, Temecula

“Yes, we use common core and adhere to California standards for academia, but we expand beyond the basics. We pride ourselves on our commitment to developing balanced, accelerated curriculum and a well-rounded education including visual and performing arts and athletics in a safe, loving environment that challenges children and exposes them to all facets of broader global learning. All of our teachers are credentialed teachers. The individualized attention provides students with a passion to learn and the middle school students are well equipped to go onto AP or IB classes in High School. Our teacher/student ratio averages 1:18.”

Spanish is taught as a second language and our Spanish teacher was once a student at Van Avery Prep. “Most of our students entering high school start at Spanish II”. All are equipped to take AP or IB classes and have the confidence to compete in all areas of academia and arts.

They learn to manage their time and be efficient with the multi-tasking. When asked about homework, Miss Pena indicated “yes, there was homework--but not ‘busy work’. We want to ensure that a student understands how to problem solve and apply solutions. They must

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feel comfortable in asking questions until they are confident in their abilities to understand the question and find the correct answer. We want well-adjusted, wellrounded and competent students that have a tendency to be ‘life-long learners’.

The school promotes advanced curriculum and fosters independence while promoting leadership. “We don’t do fundraisers for the school as all costs are covered in tuition and admissions. However, we do encourage the students to ‘give back’ to the community with projects like personal hygiene kits for the food pantry, knitted hats for the Children’s Hospital and many other philanthropic projects over the years.

Van Avery Prep works with the Pechanga School which concludes at grade 5 for incoming students in grades 6, 7 & 8. But they do have Pechanga School children starting in Kindergarten as well. The school also works with ‘special needs children’ although according to Ms. Pena, the public schools have more resources for this specialized schooling.

When it comes to extra-curricular activities, Van Avery Prep Eagles have them too! From specialty Clubs, to athletic programs, scouting programs, fine arts and field trips, there is something of interest for every student in every grade. Ms. Pena said the extra programs and clubs are designed to introduce students to all sports and expose them to social activities they may or may not develop an interest in for more participation. According to Ms. Pena, the latest project at the school this summer is added turf in the athletic field, getting it ready for school this fall. The school year starts after September Labor Day and runs through midJune.

Van Avery Prep is achieving Excellence in Education for Elementary and Middle School students. They also have a pre-school for parents who want to get a head start on education.

Let Van Avery Prep develop the scholar, artist and athlete in your child.

For more information and enrollment, visit: vanaveryprep.com or call 951506-3123 to set up an appointment.

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Kids 5 Ways of Teaching our Kids to be Human

By Joshua Straub PhD

We took our kids camping in a tent this summer.

I have no idea why, but we decided four nights and five days would be a good amount of time for the first time camping with a two and four-year-old. You read that right. Four nights. Five days.

We waited for the showers, endured a few mosquito bites, and made marshmallows. There’s something human about sleeping outside, waiting for a shower, and not having a screen dictating your weekend. Our kids crushed it. And surprisingly, we did pretty well too.

Coming off the weekend, Christi and I talked about the feeling of being human. Of sitting in a river in a lawn chair as the water flows by you. Of laughing with family around the campfire. Of listening to the birds and watching the morning sunrise—not a video of one on our friend’s Instagram story.

The concept of raising our kids to be human came from a recent podcast episode where we interviewed Gabe and Rebekah Lyons. Gabe, talking about setting limits on screen time when he’s with his family, used the phrase “raising our kids to be human.”

After our brief taste once again of feeling human, Christi and I were inspired. Here are five ways we can teach our kids to be human.

1. Get outside. This seems like a no-brainer. Unfortunately, we have more reasons today to keep our kids inside. Screens. Protecting them from the dangers of the world. Air conditioning. Yet, studies show the happiest people in the world live in Denmark. And one of the secrets to raising happy kids the Danish way is allowing them to play freely outside.

I’m not suggesting we let our kids roam unsupervised. Allow your kids to be kids. Encourage play. Get outside more.

2. Help them work with their hands. Imaginative play is gold for a child’s brain. Yet, when our kids become bored or unruly, we put a screen in front of them to make our life a little easier. (Let’s be honest, it really does help sometimes).

However, this cannot become our default. Top executives of tech companies today are sending their children to schools that use more hands-on learning and no screens. If the people creating these devices are protecting their children, what do they know about it that we don’t? I think it has to do with imaginative play.

Give your kids blocks. Tinker toys. Legos. Let them play in the dirt. Give them chores. Using their hands—not their thumbs—is important.

3. Teach them to feel. Neuroscience research shows that emotionally and socially intelligent kids know how to label what they feel. They also know how to manage strong feelings.

Use feeling words with your kids. This is one of the reasons we love Daniel Tiger for preschoolers. Christi and I also created a feelings chart you can use to help your kids label when they are sad, angry, jealous, or excited.

Download it free at http://www.joshuastraub.com/feelingschart/ and hang it in the playroom, on your refrigerator, or in your kids’ bedroom. Basically, anywhere they lose their cool.

4. Teach them to relate. Call me old school, but I think it’s rude to order a coffee from a barista while texting somebody else. God gives us unique opportunities everyday to interact with the soul of another. Teach your kids to look into the eye of another and say “thank you,” “please,” and address their elders with “sir” and “mam.”

Being polite, respectful, and present with another is what being human is all about.

5. Teach them to empathize. The Bible teaches us to love God and love others. Emotional intelligence isn’t just being able to label what I am feeling; it’s also being able to label what others are feeling. Even more, loving others is acting in a way that brings them comfort when they hurt, feeding them when they’re hungry, and giving them company when they feel alone.

The best way for us to teach our kids to empathize with others is to show them. Teaching our kids to be human begins when we, as parents, embrace our own humanity and step outside, not just into nature, but also outside of ourselves, to see inside the heart of another.

What are some ways you teach your kids to be human?

Join the community at 226Parenting.com where you will find coaching videos, drive time games, dinnertime stories and bedtime questions to help parents raise kids who love God and love others.

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August Events at Vail Headquarters •Water play games and giant bubbles

•Face painting and balloon animals •Historical Displays

•Rotating entertainment such as live music and petting zoos

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES Wednesday Nights – FREE movies outdoors beginning at 8 pm

SUMMER CARNIVAL AT STARLIGHT BAZAAR

Movie night specials at Vail Pizzeria, Cheflavor, and Juice It Up. Scheduled movies are:

Celebrate summer at our evening carnival! There’s tons to see and do and fun for the whole family!

•August 16 – “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”

Friday August 25th, 6 to 10pm

•Carnival games and prizes •Circus performers

•Interactive art and live painting •Horse drawn carriage rides •Night Market •Live music

•Food and drinks

•Funhouse photo ops and photo booth

Event is free to attend and all ages!

•August 2 – “Nacho Libre”

Did you find all of the words that have to do with

Fourth of July from djr

•August 30 – “Star Wars”

•September 6 – “The Lone Ranger” (1956)

•September 20 – “Spirited Away”

Vail HQ is located at 32115 Temecula Parkway, Temecula For up to the minute information about activities and events: www.vailHQ.com

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SUNDAY – FUNDAY EVERY SUNDAY

Sunday Funday will take place every Sunday of 2017! 11am to 4pm year round!! Activities include: •Arts & Crafts

•Handmade and Artisan Vendors •Train or Stagecoach rides

•Picnic Games

WORD SEARCH FOR KIDS FROM A KID

Can you find all of the words that have to do with brazil venezuela argentina peru

South America

colombia chile ecuador bolivia

uruguay paraguay french guiana aruba

from djr

curacao guyana suriname

falkland islands trinidad and tobago caribbean netherlands

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Don’t Be Deceived

by Impostors and Scams

Scammers continue to target utility customers. Typically, they pose as utility "collection" employees and threaten to disconnect electricity service unless a payment is made immediately using a pre-paid cash card. This is a scam. We don't want you to fall victim to it.

Contact us if you have questions about your bill: English Business customers: 1-800-990-7788 Residential customers: 1-800-655-4555 EspaĂąol 1-800-441-2233

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Under the Stars Concert Series Announces Legendary Tribute Bands Performing in Temecula Valley Wine Country

Hey Day Productions continues its tradition of presenting stellar musicians and tribute bands to play yesterday’s hits from legendary bands in Temecula Valley Wine Country at sunset through August and September. These bands include tributes to David Bowie, Aerosmith, Depeche Mode, and Journey. All concerts begin at 6:00 pm and presale tickets are online at www.heyday.com for $25 per person. Check for early bird specials, available for a limited time.

David Bowie Tribute

The Band That Fell To Earth will perform live in concert with a tribute to David Bowie at Mount Palomar Winery on Friday, August 11. The Band That Fell To Earth reprise the fury and live intensity of Ziggy Stardust era Bowie flawlessly and with all the intended swagger and brio. The band uses Ziggy as a visual touchstone, but perform all the hits from Bowie’s storied career, such as very early classics as “Space Oddity” and “When I’m Five” through to selections from his final album Blackstar. Replete with costume changes, sonic accuracy and named one of the “Top 10 Tribute Bands” in LA Weekly, and billed as “the greatest all-live tribute David Bowie” in the U.S.

Aerosmith Tribute

Aeromyth has become known as the top Aerosmith tribute band worldwide. Playing nationwide, Chris Vandahl does an amazing portrayal of Steven Tyler, including all of his dance moves, costumes, stage show and amazing recreation of Tyler's vocals. The band that backs Chris is solid and tight recreating Aerosmith note for note.

Performing all of Aerosmith’s greatest hits, from classic songs such as "Walk This Way," "Sweet Emotion," and "Toys," to more current hits like "Dude Looks Like A Lady," "Jaded" and "Don't Wanna Miss A Thing," the audience won’t be disappointed. The concert is on Friday, August 25 at Callaway Winery.

Depeche Mode Tribute

Strangelove plays a tribute to Depeche Mode at Mount Palomar Winery on September 8. Strangelove plans to deliver a career spanning, pitch perfect "best of" concert that transports the audience through time and touches on several key points in Depeche Mode's illustrious career. Favorites from Depeche Mode's debut "Speak and Spell" to their latest "2009's Sounds of the Universe" will be performed, including inshow costume changes to reflect the different eras. Strange Love's devotion and reverence to Depeche Mode and their body of work creates and incredible performance that relives three decades of music.

Journey Tribute

Back by popular demand is Escape, the longest-running Journey tribute band around. They have headlined venues all across North America since 1996. Like the original Journey lineup, Escape features five of California’s top tier rock musicians.

Individually, the various members of Escape have played in original bands with current or former members of Toto, Foreigner, ELP, Heart, Bad Company, Deep Purple, Yes, Black Sab-

bath, Michael McDonald, Michael Bolton, Sweet, AC-DC, three different American Idol finalists, and even former members of Journey. Altogether, these veteran California rockers faithfully capture the look and the sound of Journey with incredible accuracy.

They will play Friday, September 22 at Bel Vino Winery.

These performances are part of the of the Hey Day “Under the Stars” Concert Series. Get a complete list of entertainment, find specials and purchase tickets at www.heyday.com, or for questions call (760) 716-6295.

Enjoy A Winning Combo at Galway Downs In Temecula!

Cool Country, Tasty BBQ, and a hot night rockin under the stars with Country music legend, Clay Walker on Saturday, August 26th and LeAnn Rimes on September 17.

Multi-Platinum country music artist and East Texas native, Clay Walker, rocked the country scene in 1993 with his debut album that included the smash hit “What’s It To You.” He has continued touring and recording steadily since the diagnosis and is well known for his high-energy concerts and performance style. He recently released his single “Right Now” to The Highway on Sirius XM this past fall, teasing an impending album release. The full album is expected to debut later this year.

August 26 – 7:00pm – Clay Walker September 17 – 6:00pm – LeAnn Rimes Galway Downs 38801 Los Corralitos Rd, Temecula, CA 92592 951-303-0405 www.galwaydowns.com

Tell them Neighbors sent you!

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Temecula Football Club Features Temecula Valley’s Talented Footballers Come out for a match!

We are very proud to announce the commencement of Temecula, California's NPSL team Temecula Football Club. Starting in the 2014 season of the NPSL (National Premier Soccer League), Temecula FC will be competing in the Southern Conference of the NPSL's Western Region against established clubs such as: FC Hasental, Santa Clarita Storm, Force FC, Del Rey City, and the San Diego Flash.

Temecula FC will feature a variety of Temecula Valley's talented footballers from young adults aspiring to play in the MLS or abroad in Europe, off-season college soccer players and a few former professional veterans.

With over 10,000 youth soccer players in the Southwest region of Riverside County, Temecula FC will offer a vantage point for these young players to strive for. As the elite adult soccer team in the area, we will draw attention to the many local Southern California Universities like USD, San Diego State, UCSD, Point Loma, Cal State San Marcos, Cal State Fullerton as well as many others.

The best youth in the Temecula Valley will have a great facilitator to help young aspiring players find college scholarships to top Southern California universities as well as consideration from MLS teams such as the Los Angeles Galaxy. On top of local attention, we at Temecula FC plan to expose our players to professional clubs in Europe with an annual summer tour to compete in exhibition matches against off-season professional teams in Germany and other countries.

Photo from Doug Yoder, By Design Images

You can help be a part of Temecula FC's success by joining our network of supporters from local business sponsors to attending our fundraisers and soccer matcs and Temecula FC merchandise.

The next scheduled match will be held at Linfield Christian School against Coras USA 6:oo pm on September 16 31950 Pauba Road, Temecula, 92592

For interest in sponsorships and advertising with Temecula FC, please email for details: info@temeculafc.com

City of Temecula’s First Annual Emergency Management Business Continuity Summit

The City of Temecula’s Emergency Management Division and the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange would like to cordially invite the public to the city’s first annual Emergency Management Business Continuity Summit. The summit will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the City of Temecula Civic Center.

Please join us for a fun filled day with keynote speakers, panel discussions, exhibitions and vendors. Everyone is encouraged to learn and discuss what to do should a catastrophic event strike our community.

Don’t wait until it’s too late!

Topics include:

• Business continuity, before, during, and after an emergency

• The role of business owners and public officials during an emergency

• Cyber related attacks–Are you prepared?

• ...and many more!

This event is free to all who wish to participate and is located at 41000 Main St., Temecula, CA 92590. A free continental breakfast and lunch is also included!

Seating is limited, so please register today at https://temeculaemergency.eventbrite.com For more information or questions, please contact Robert Cardenas, Risk Manager at 951-693-3944.

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Eating Dinner Earlier Could Help You Lose Weight

By Amy Lee Nucific.com

If you want to lose weight fast, you might want to consider eating your dinner earlier or skipping it altogether, a new study says.

“We found that eating between 8am and 2pm followed by an 18-hour daily fast kept appetite levels more even throughout the day, in comparison to eating between 8am and 8pm, which is what the median American does,” said study lead researcher Courtney Peterson, PhD, of Pennington Biomedical Research in a press release.

How it works is that people who take part in early time-restricted feeding (eTRF) and eat their last meal by mid-afternoon, and who also don’t eat again until breakfast the following morning keep their appetite levels more balanced throughout the entire day. This is the eating timetable that helps you to shed the pounds. Within your body’s internal clock, parts of your metabolism are at peak performance during morning hours.

During four days of the study, 11 men and women with excess weight ate food between 8am and 2pm (eTRF) and then another four days they ate between 8am and 8pm. Researchers then tested the impact of eTRF on calories burned, fat burned and appetite. And during this time all the participants were on the same feeding schedule, ate the same amount of calories during each time window and were tested and supervised.

While the study showed the eTRF did not have an impact on calories burned it did reduce daily hunger swings and boosted fat burning overnight.

Also, the body’s ability to switch between carbs and fats — metabolic flexibility was increased. Further research in this area could prevent people from becoming overweight.

“The timing of eating during the day does have an impact on our metabolism,” said Dale Schoeller, PhD, FTOS spokesperson for The Obesity Society and Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin. “With additional research on early-time restricted feeding on humans, we can create a more complete picture of whether this innovative method can best help prevent and treat obesity.”

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LET THE BEST BURGER WIN! Battle of the Burgers Fires Up Serious Competition

Visit Temecula Valley held its first Battle of the Burgers on Friday, July 14 at Town Square Park in Old Town Temecula. Fifteen restaurants located in Temecula Valley competed for the championship title and the golden burger trophy. Ninety-six votes were collected by visitors who volunteered to taste all 15 burgers.

Restaurants that participated in the competition were 1909, The Restaurant at Avensole, Baily’s, E.A.T. Marketplace, Heart of the House, Journey’s End at Pechanga, Karl Strauss, Kelsey’s at Pechanga, Lazy Dog, Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ, Mad Madeline’s Grill, Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner, The Public House, Red Robin and Tilted Kilt.

“We like to continuously push the trend,” states Kyle Scimone, Sous Chef

at PUBlic House. “Entering a competition like this isn't about winning; it’s about showing people what we bring to the table, literally and metaphorically.”

Visit Temecula Valley is promoting the creative tasty burgers offered this summer throughout Temecula Valley. Local chef’s went all out with mouthwatering ingredients like angus beef, wagyu beef, ground brisket, top sirloin, beef short ribs, remoulade sauce, jalapeno relish, edamame ginger wasbi spread, vanilla chutney, bourbon bacon IPA mushrooms, roasted poblano chilies, beer-brined bacon and citrus-marinated tomato.

The FIRST PLACE title for Battle of the Burgers goes to Mad Madeline’s Grill for their Tractor Racer Burger.

Mad Madeline’s Grill is located in the corner of Front and 4th Sts. in Old Town Temecula. “We’re just a normal, hometown business,” says owner Sid Hamilton. “After 27 years in the business, we know our meats, we know what kind of meat to use and the quality. The secret is charbroil. The Tractor Racer is a half pound beef patty with homemade BBQ sauce, special seasoning, topped with a thick beer-battered onion ring.

SECOND PLACE goes to PUBlic House for their Public Kobe Ashi, and THIRD PLACE goes to Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ for their Smokehouse BBQ Burger.

All three burgers will be featured in Visit Temecula Valley’s Burgers & Beer summer campaign.

All the burgers were nothing short of amazing. Visit Temecula Valley encourages residents and visitors to stop by and try each one, located at The Promenade Temecula, Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley Wine Country, Pechanga Resort & Casino and Heart of the House in Tower Plaza.

For more information about the restaurants in Temecula Valley, please explore VisitTemeculaValley.com.

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21st Annual ‘Wine and Chocolate’ Event Mark your Calendars for September 23rd

In celebration of our 35th anniversary, Hospice of the Valleys is pulling out all the stops for this year’s 21st Annual “Wine & Chocolate” fundraiser which will take place from 5:30-10:30pm on Saturday, September 23rd at the beautiful Avensole Winery in Temecula Wine Country.

This year’s HAVANA NIGHTS will include Sangria upon arrival, and unlimited tastings of many local brews, wines, restaurants, and bakeries. Guests will also enjoy specialty cocktails, cigar rolling, our silent and live auction, evening program and sit down dinner and post party including salsa dancing with professional dancers and music by Ruben V and the Latin Sounds. Hospice of the Valleys needs your support!

Your generosity and kindness allows us to offer longer visits with our loving and compassionate team as well as free bereavement support, medication delivery and many other services that are not covered by insurance. Your support allows us to provide excellent care for all patients, regardless of their inability to pay.

To purchase tickets or sponsor our event, please visit our website: www.hospiceofthevalleys.org, or call Hospice of the Valleys at (951) 200-7800.

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Good Eats with Grapes Make a heart-healthy menu with flavorful fruit

(Family Features) Heart-healthy foods can play a role in healthy aging.

Whether you enjoy them by the handful as a refreshing snack or use them to add color, crunch and a touch of sweetness to a meal, grapes are a hearthealthy option that make eating better easy.

Grapes of all colors – red, green and black – are a natural source of beneficial antioxidants and other polyphenols. At just 90 calories per serving, they also contain no fat, no cholesterol and virtually no sodium.

With a juicy burst of flavor, grapes show how simple it can be to make good-for-you-dishes that also taste great. Even though California grapes are a snacking staple in most kitchens, you may not realize how versatile they can be for cooking. For example, grapes add a sweet touch to a crunchy yogurt salad and complement the bold spice on a skewer of grilled shrimp.

Fresh, flavorful grapes even put a tangy, fresh twist on a soothing glass of iced tea.

Find more delicious recipes to make healthy eating easy at GrapesfromCalifornia.com.

Servings: 6 2 tablespoons zahtar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Zahtar Shrimp and Grape Kabobs

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 36-40 large shrimp (about 2 pounds), shelled and deveined 1 cup whole green California grapes 1 cup whole red California grapes

• In medium bowl, combine zahtar, garlic, thyme, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper and olive oil. Whisk to combine.

Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

• Thread shrimp and grapes onto skewers. Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high.

• Grill skewers, turning once, until shrimp are lightly charred and cooked through and grapes are caramelized but firm, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Nutritional information per serving: 190 calories; 20 g protein; 12 g carbohydrate; 6 g fat (28% calories from fat); 1 g saturated fat (5% calories from saturated fat); 180 mg cholesterol; 870 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.

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Savory Yogurt with Grape and Cucumber Salad

Servings: 4

Dukkah: 1/3 cup raw cashews 1/3 cup hazelnuts 1/4 cup sesame seeds 2 tablespoons cumin seeds 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 2 tablespoons dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt Yogurt: 3 cups plain, nonfat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup green California grapes, halved 1/2 cup red California grapes, halved 1 cup English cucumber, diced 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar Salt & pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons dukkah 1 teaspoon lemon zest

To make dukkah: Heat oven to 350 F. Spread cashews and hazelnuts on baking sheet and toast 6-8 minutes. Transfer to food processor and set aside.

In skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds, cumin seeds and coriander seeds until fragrant, 1-2 minutes, then transfer to food processor. Add dried thyme and salt. Pulse mixture until coarsely ground. Makes about 1 cup that can be stored in an airtight container.

Divide yogurt into four 3/4-cup portions. In small bowl, combine grapes, cucumber, shallots, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

Top each bowl of yogurt with 1/2 cup grape mixture, 1 tablespoon dukkah and sprinkle of lemon zest.

Nutritional information per serving: 220 calories; 19 g protein; 18 g carbohydrate; 8 g fat (33% calories from fat); 1.5 g saturated fat (6% calories from saturated fat); 10 mg cholesterol; 140 mg sodium; 2 g fiber.

Sparkling Hibiscus Tea with Grapes and Mint

Servings: 8

6 cups water, divided 1 tablespoon honey 6 hibiscus tea bags 2 cups green California grapes, divided 10 mint leaves 1 navel orange, sliced 16 ounces sparkling water Ice

• Using tea kettle or saucepan, bring 3 cups water and honey to boil. Add tea bags, turn off heat

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and steep 6-8 minutes.

Remove tea bags and allow remaining liquid to cool 15 minutes.

• In martini shaker or bowl, muddle 1 cup with mint grapes leaves. Add muddled grape and mint mixture to 48-60 ounce pitcher along with remaining water and orange slices. Stir in hibiscus tea mixture. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Strain before serving.

• To serve, add ice to 8ounce glass. Top with 3-4 grapes, 2 ounces sparkling water and hibiscus tea mixture.

Nutritional information per serving: 70 calories; 1 g protein; 16 g carbohydrate; 10 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.

Grapes and Brain Health

A grape-enriched diet helped protect against metabolic brain decline in Alzheimer’s-related areas of the brain, according to research from the University of California-Los Angeles. The pilot study, funded by the California Table Grape Commission, was conducted among people with early memory decline and showed that subjects who didn’t consume grapes exhibited significant metabolic decline in these critical regions. Additionally, those consuming the grape-enriched diet showed beneficial changes in regional brain metabolism that correlated to improvements in cognition and working memory performance, according to a report published by Experimental Gerontology.

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Senator Stone Honors “Assistance League of Temecula Valley� as Nonprofit of the Year

Senator Jeff Stone (R-Riverside County) today honored The Assistance League of Temecula Valley as the 2017 Nonprofit of the Year for the 28th Senate District.

The Assistance League of Temecula Valley, a 501(c) 3, was incorporated in 1989 with about 50 volunteer members and was chartered in 1993 as the 81st chapter of the National Assistance League.

Across the nation, more than 26,000 volunteers in 120 chapters focus on making their communities better. Last year these chapters combined to return almost $39 million and provide 3.34 million service hours to their local communities.

For over 27 years, the Assistance League of Temecula Valley has dedicated itself to serving the people of Southwest Riverside County by providing resources to meet the growing communities of the region.

Last year the 250 volunteers of the Assistance League of Temecula Valley do-

nated more than 34,000 hours of service and returned more than $378,000 to the communities they serve.

"As both a Temecula City Councilman and a Riverside County Supervisor, I have seen firsthand the impact this great group of volunteers has had on the people of Southwest Riverside County," said Senator Stone. "Through programs like Operation School Bell, which provides school clothes to many youngsters in the region, The Thrift Shop, which

raises money for numerous philanthropic programs, and many other endeavors, the Assistance League has greatly enhanced the lives of thousands of people in our community."

Wednesday's recognition was part of a larger celebration of "California Nonprofits Day" at the State Capitol.

Senator Stone presented Ginny Wetzel and Leticia Plummer of the Assistance League of Temecula Valley with a Senate resolution.

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Archery Yesterday and Today

Archery first appeared in the Olympic Games in 1900, was contested again in 1904, 1908 and 1920, then again, after an absence of 52 years, from 1972 to the present. The most decorated archer in Olympic history is Hubert Van Innis of Belgium who competed in 1900 and 1920, winning six gold and three silver medals. Recurve archery is the only discipline of archery featured at the Olympic Games A recurve bow is a bow with limbs that curve away from the archer when unstrung. A recurve bow stores more energy and delivers energy more efficiently than the equivalent straight-limbed bow, giving a greater amount of energy and speed to the arrow.

Today, Mackenzie Brown was the only female archer to represent the USA at the Olympic Games Rio 2016. When asked about 2020, she revealed the USA Team goals “It is our semi-long-term goal, that the team be strong so we can go to the World Championships, win our first match and get that team spot for Tokyo.”

For youth interested in pursuing archery, the Junior Olympic Archery Development Program - "JOAD” is a nationwide program of USA Archery that provides youth age 8 to 20 with ongoing archery classes. The classes help the young archers to progress from beginner to advanced level archery, at their own pace. JOAD classes are held at USA Archery clubs across the country.

Whether you are brand new to archery or an avid competitor, USA Archery (USAA) offers a variety of archery programs that can help you develop or refine your archery skills. USAA programs are designed to teach you the fundamentals of archery and assist you in progressing through various achievement levels all the way from a beginner to an Olympian! Whatever your interest in archery, USAA has a program for you!

Looking for a local range?

Faith Armory in Temecula offers many programs for the family from private to group lessons or leagues:

• Beginning Youth Archery League. 1 hour per week for 6 weeks: Tues. 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.; Wed. 4 or 5 p.m. and Fri. 4 or 5 p.m.

• Beginning Adult Archery League. 1 hour per week for 6 weeks: Wed. 6 or 7 p.m.;

Friday 6 or 7 p.m. You can bring your own equipment or rent equipment.

• Private Lessons – Half Hour Sessions on Tuesdays through Saturdays. Time availability varies. You can bring your own equipment or rent equipment.

• Junior Olympic Archery Development - Triple Cross Archer's J.O.A.D. Club. (4)1.5 hour classes and 4 days in the range outside of class. Previous experience is required. Begins every first Thurs. or Sat. of the month. Thursdays 4 to 5:30 p.m. or Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m.

For additional information about classes, lessons or how to get started: Faith Armory 41669 Winchester Rd. #101, Temeucla. www.FaithArmory.com.

951-699-7500.

To learn more about the USA Team as well as State and National programs: http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Archery/Archers/Junior-Olympic-Archery-Development

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Adoptions of the Month

Retrievers and Friends

Samantha is a 3-year old Doberman. She came in with her daughter, Claire. They were rescued from a horrible situation. They have wonderful personalities and are so sweet. Samantha is looking for a loving home.

Luna is a precious, 2 year old Schnauzer mix. She is very quiet and gentle. She weighs about 25 pounds.

Luna is looking for a loving home.

Sammy (left) and Junior (right) are 2-year old Cockapoo brothers. They are friendly, gentle and each weigh about 15 pounds. They would like to be adopted together, but can be separated.

We have many Chihuahuas of all ages as well as Yorkies and many other breeds and mixes available. To view your potential new best friend, please visit: www.retrieversandfriends.com.

Animal Friends of the Valley For more information call 951-674-0618 Ext. 212 or stop in to see these pets and many others that are just waiting for you.

33751 Mission Trail Wildomar, CA 92595 AnimalFriendsoftheValleys.com

Sarge is a 2 yr. old, neutered black and tan Rottweiler Mix. He is a very active boy, good with kids, dogs, and cats.

He loves to be with people and get belly rubs. He would make an amazing pet and he is all ready to go home with you!!

Intake Number: 305676

Ace is an 8 year old, neutered black and tan Miniature Pinscher. He is a very active boy; good with kids and other dogs. He enjoys running around after a tennis ball and will make an amazing pet. He is all ready to go home with you!!

Intake Number: 153245

Layla is a 3-year old, spayed female, brown and white Tabby. She is a very sweet girl and enjoys sun bathing by a window. She is litter-box trained and she is good with older kids and cats. She can’t wait to find my “fur” ever home.

Intake Number: 354611

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Prepare for Your Puppyís 1st Outdoor Adventure

(Family Features) When there’s a new, adorable puppy in the house, it can be difficult to know what to do next.

It’s an exciting world for puppies with lots to learn and discover. As they are mastering fundamental skills like walking on a leash and resisting the urge to chew up the furniture, it is also a good time to start building habits for a healthy, pest-free and disease-free life. These tips can help you keep your puppy happy, adventurous and, most importantly, healthy.

• Keep puppies inside the safety of their homes or backyards until they are protected from infectious diseases with vaccines and from harmful pests by some form of flea and tick control.

A Shelter Dogs Poem

Once upon a time, you see, There was this little pup For reasons unbeknownst to me, His family gave him up Maybe it was chewing Everything that he could find Maybe they were busy and Just didn't have the time They took him to the shelter And they just left him there Outside, alone, in the cage Shivering and scared

Even though they knew inside If he went through those doors He may never have the chance To find a home like yours He sat there crying silently Wondering what he did That was so bad that they just Had to leave him like they did

However fate was smiling On that little pup that day Because a lady saw him And she whisked him right away

He got a second chance at life That others may have not And now he's in a loving home With everything he wants

Every day he gets that love That he was looking for And silently is thankful for when She walked through that door

Others may not have this chance So open up your heart And adopt a shelter dog to take And give a brand new start

• Talk to your veterinarian about vaccines when your puppy is 6-8 weeks old.

• After 12 weeks of age, puppies can try convenient and effective flea and tick control options like the easy-to-use Adams Flea & Tick Collar for Dogs & Puppies, which comes in a convenient twopack to protect against fleas, ticks and mosquitoes for a full year.

Keep in mind that heat and humidity can speed up the flea reproductive cycle and don’t be caught off guard as warm weather sets in.

• After the final booster vaccination and initial rabies vaccine have been administered at approximately 16 weeks of age, puppies should be well-protected against disease and able to explore the great outdoors.

• Get ready with the proper gear.

Look for a sturdy leash and collar

• or adjustable harness that fits your puppy. Given this playful age, it is important to have the right supplies so your puppy doesn’t accidentally get loose or wander off.

• Responsibly identify your puppy with a collar tag and microchip implant.

Proactive steps can save you a lot of heartache if your puppy ever gets lost. Talk to your veterinarian about available options.

• Before heading out for a walk, think ahead of your pup’s need for water.

It is important to keep your puppy hydrated, especially during warmer weather, to avoid overheating.

• Mark your calendar to keep track of veterinary visits and when it is time to reapply flea and tick treatment. With Adams Flea & Tick Collars for Dogs & Puppies, one collar provides six months of protection compared to monthly, potentially messy topical treatments.

Taking proactive steps now to protect your pup can help save time and money later in life, but most importantly, it can lead to a healthy, happy life for your furry friend.

Learn more about flea and tick control and pet safety at adamspetcare.com.

Photo courtesy of Getty Images

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Community Events and Activities Temecula Valley Newcomers Club Meeting Monday, August 21, 2017 at 11:00 am

Audio and Video Studios for Businesses + Workshops for Kids & Teens

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 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. This month’s entertainment is playing B I N G O!! Come play with us, have some fun and maybe win a prize!! Paid reservations are required at least one week prior to luncheon; please call Anne (951) 677-7149. This Club is a social organization with many different activities for members such as card games, book clubs, mahjong, movie groups, theater trips, lunch and dinner groups and much more. For Club information call Gwen (951) 461-1525. Hope to see you at our next meeting.

The nonprofit Jennifer Smart Foundation’s Find Your Voice Center has radio & TV production facilities available for your business projects and more. Your sponsorship allows us to work with local kids to improve communication skills & increase self esteem. In the Find Your Voice program, kids 718 have fun putting together their own radio show, aired on 101.7 KJNi-LP and at JENNiRADIO.com.

Visit FYVcenter.org or email FindYourVoice@FYVcenter.org for more info. The Find Your Voice Center is located in the Outlets at Lake Elsinore, 17600 Collier Avenue, Suite G165.

Jacob’s House Fundraiser at Europa Village Winery

The event will be held on Friday, August 18th, 6 - 9pm.

Free Admission / Food ticket purchase Optional

You can enjoy an amazing meal prepared by Europa's Chef Dean with a glass of delicious Europa wine for only $18 per person. (Of course there will be wine available to purchase). Reserve your spot with the winery IF you plan on eating there. There will also be dancing and live music by the fun band Big Truth!

Stonecroft Temecula Women’s Connection Program: Sisters' Bottles and Brushes Studio

Speaker: "Pieces to Masterpiece" by Sharon Lawlor, creating joy with shattered glass Thursday, August 17, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Cost is $20 at Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula

Please tell your friends and plan to join us for a wonderful summer evening in the vines! This will be a fun way to show your support for Jacob's House! Admission is FREE (Please no outside food)

Reservations and cancellations required, please call 951.514.8686 or annajohns123@gmail.com

For details you may go to Europa's website: www.europavillage.com or call them at 951-506-1818

NAFE Meetings in the Area

Escondido Nafe meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6pm at Cocina del Charo Mexican Restaurant 890 W Valley Parkway Escondido, CA

Temecula Nafe meets the 1st Tuesday in June at Spositos, located at 28120 Jefferson Ave. Ste. 207, Temecula at 6 pm. Each month the location alternates between Bamboo House 27473 Ynez Road, Temecula and Spositos located at 28120 Jefferson Ave Suite 207, Temecula CA. Menifee Nafe meets the 2nd Wednesday at 11:30 at Merna's Cafe and Grill 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd, Sun City, CA 92586 (behind Stater Brothers)

Murrieta Nafe meets the 4th Thursday of each month at noon at RJ's Sizzlin' Steer 41401 Kalmia Street.

Nafe's mission is to help women grow both personally and professionally and has been serving women globally for 45 years.

For more information contact Robbie Motter Nafe Global Coordinator 951-2559200 or email rmotter@aol.com. Every meeting has a dynamic speaker and networking. Cost is $10.00 for Nafe members, $15.00 for guests and then you order food and pay the restaurant direct.

Fundraiser Luncheon to Benefit At-Risk Youth

Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The luncheon will be held at the Corporate Room located at 34846 Monte Vista Drive, Suite 103, Wildomar.

Cost is $22 per person, includes soft drinks, lunch and dessert. Tickets are NOT sold at door. Sponsorship Opportunities Available. RSVP at 951-698-7650. Sunday Dress Casual Proceeds benefit Community Outreach Ministry's Summer Camps, Christmas/Holiday Children's parties and help finance scholarship

How to Handle Trouble

Trouble, we all face it. Financial, relationship, loss of loved one, health, persecution…Don’t miss out on this free class series on how to handle trouble biblically.

Understand clear and biblical directives for discerning God's hand at work in bringing good out of troublesome circumstances, great or small. Classes begin Wednesday August 9, 2017 from 6:30pm-8:00pm. This is a six week class. Space is limited.

Please RSVP to 1-888-443-2169. You may still attend if you missed the first class.

Call for information.

V.I.C. Ministries • 1-888-443-2169 vicbiblicalcounseling@gmail.com 31285 Temecula Parkway, Suite. 220, Temecula.

The Music of the Beach Boys August 27

Produced by The Barn Stage Company Cabaret at The Merc brings the very best of Broadway to beautiful Old Town Temecula on the last Sunday of each

month at 7pm!

Reserve your seats today because these shows WILL sell out!

The Merc is located at 42051 Main Street, Old Town Temecula.

For Tickets go to: www.temeculatheater.com

The Diamond Valley Marina Fishing Report

The Lake Elevation is 1731.85 and the surface water temp is 82.3 degrees

Lake Hours: Wednesday- Sunday 5:30AM- 7:00PM. Current Fishing

• BASS - The bass bite has been on and off. Anglers are catching bass using senkos, and night crawlers. The bass are being caught in the rocks, and near the dams between 25-40 feet.

• STRIPER - The striper bite has been slow. Trolling with flies and throwing swimbaits are recommended for striper.

• CATFISH - Nightcrawlers, anchovies and Mackerel work best for catfish. The best spot to fish for catfish are near the dams and coves.

• PANFISH - The panfish bite has been consistent! Mealworms and jigs are working best. The best spot to fish for them is near the ladders on the dams and off shore.

Anglers are catching panfish between 20-40 feet.

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Temecula Valley Youth Symphony 2017-2018 Classes Begin!

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.

August 14th - AUDITIONS for all new students. Call 951-587-1536 for an audition time, location, and info.

August 21st - REHEARSALS BEGIN - (Note: at the beginning of the new season we sometimes hold rehearsals at different venues until we move into Warm Springs Middle School for the remainder of the season).

Rehearsals: The Junior Youth Symphony, conducted by Scott Merrin, rehearses on Mondays at Warm Springs Middle School from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. This season the Youth Symphony will be under the musical direction of Zun-Hin Woo, Concertmaster & Associate Conductor of Temecula Valley Symphony. This advanced group meets from 6:15 - 8:30 pm every Monday, except for school holidays. TVYS is a tuition based program.

New students should call the number below to set up an audition.

Weingart Foundation Donates $150,000 to Help Local Foster Youth Soar!

The Weingart Foundation recently gave $150,000 to a Temecula-based nonprofit serving current and former foster youth. The two-year, unrestricted operating support grant was awarded to Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services as they expand programs and services to address the increasing challenges facing this vulnerable population.

Rancho Damacitas consists of a residential campus housing foster youth ages 6-18, therapeutic programs, transitional services for former foster youth over 18, and college scholarships. Over the past three years, Rancho Damacitas has expanded services to include community foster youth and young adults formerly living in foster care, continuing to bridge the gaps of support from dependency to adulthood. Transitional housing, financial management, employment readiness, and enrichment and educational scholarships are all expanded services offered. Rancho Damacitas plans to use the Weingart funds to continue building the infrastructure and organizational capacity necessary to continue serving this vulnerable population.

About the Weingart Foundation: The mission of the Weingart Foundation is to build a better Southern California by supporting nonprofit organizations to more effectively serve the underserved.

Weingart was founded in 1951. For more information: www.weingartfnd.org. visit www.TemeculaValleyYouthSymphony.org Note: formerly known as Inland Valley Youth Symphony.

CONCERTS: 1st Semester Concerts will be held on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm, on Oct. 16th and Dec. 18th. Additional performance opportunities are scheduled throughout the season at various venues.

Prelude Beginning Cello Class is Mondays from 4:00 – 5:00 pm and is taught

by Gina Wingfield, cellist and professional music educator.

Prelude Beginning Violin Class is Mondays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Elizabeth Monacelli, professional violinist and music teacher, provides students with the fundamentals and proper string technique.

Temecula Valley Youth Symphony - Call (951) 587-1536 for more information.

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Are You Buying Toxic Fish?

Deciphering fish labels at the grocery store.

By Nucific Team

If you do the grocery shopping for your household, it can feel like there is a new fish label to keep track of almost every week! Whether you like to bake some salmon for a quiet dinner at home or enjoy a deliciously juicy sea bass at a table for two next to the ocean, eating fish is great for your health. Fish is a good source of protein, as well as vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B2, vitamin D, calcium, iron, phosphorous, and potassium. Many types of fish also contain omega-3 fatty acids for heart health. In fact, experts recommend eating eight or more ounces of fish per week; and the American Heart Association suggests eating fish twice a week But the labels on fish can be confusing. Consumers want to know that the fish they’re buying is the healthiest available, and that it was procured using environmentally friendly methods.

According to a survey by National Public Radio (NPR), 80 percent of people who regularly eat seafood say it’s important or very important that the seafood they buy is caught using sustainable methods. Sustainable fishing is the opposite of overfishing, as the fisheries catch just enough fish to allow fish populations to stay at healthy levels. The fish left are able to reproduce new generations. Overfishing depletes fish populations, and it can lead to endangerment or extinction.

The labels on a package of fish can tell you many things about its origin and the way it was raised or fished. Here are some of the most common labels you’ll see when you buy fish – and what they mean.

Wild-Caught Fish that have been caught by fishermen from rivers, lakes, or oceans are labelled as wild-caught. However, the wild-caught label alone doesn’t tell consumers if the fish were caught using sustainable methods.

Some wild-caught fish have been found to have high levels of mercury. Mercury is a neurotoxin, which means it is poisonous to nerve tissue. It gets into the water through pollution. Large fish have higher levels of mercury than smaller fish. If you’re concerned about mercury exposure, avoid large fish such as bluefish, orange roughy, tuna, marlin, shark, and swordfish.

Farm-Raised Fish that are labelled “farm-raised” were raised in enclosures. Half of the seafood we eat is farm-raised. The World Bank estimates that a majority of the world’s fish will be farm-raised by 2030. Since fish farms don’t need to keep a consistent wild population, they would seem to be a model of sustainability.

Unfortunately, fish farms bring up many concerns about antibiotic use and contaminates. Fish raised in pens are much more crowded than they would be in the wild. Just like other animals raised for food, some farmers give their fish large amounts of antibiotics to keep them from getting sick. These antibiotics are present in the farmed fish you eat. Taking antibiotics too often – or eating them in food – may lead to antibiotic resistance.

Farmed fish may also contain more toxins than wild-caught fish. A Norwegian study found that farmed salmon contains high amounts of pollutants. Study authors recommend pregnant women and children do not consume farmed salmon.

Wild-Caught vs Farm Raised: Pros and Cons Fish raised in farms have been found to have a higher content of omega-3

fatty acids than those caught in the wild. However, farmraised fish also have more calories and more saturated fat than wild-caught fish.

Farmed fish may have high levels of antibiotics and pollutants, but wild-caught fish may have higher mercury levels.

The nutritional content for most fish is the same, whether they are wild-caught or farmraised.

Country of Origin Since 2005, country-oforigin labeling (C.O.O.L) has been required for large retailers of fresh or frozen fish. The idea, of course is to make it crystal clear to consumers whether the fish was farm-raised or wild-caught, and where it was caught in the first place. An estimated 90 percent of the fish sold in the U.S.comes from other countries. The U.S. has strict regulations for fishing and fish farming. Buying fish caught or farmed in the U.S. is one way to make sure the fish you buy is environmentally friendly.

Marine Stewardship Council Label The non-profit Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) offers a distinctive blue label for wild-caught fish. This label is for fish that have been caught by certified sustainable fisheries. The MSC estimates that there are 20,000 of these bluelabeled products available in hundreds of stores throughout the world.

Labels from the Monterey Bay Aquarium The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program rates both wildcaught and farm-raised fish. They use green, yellow, and red labels to identify fish as “Best Choices,” “Good Alternatives,” or “Avoid.” These recommendations are made based on sustainability and environmental impact only, and are not related to health benefits or toxins.

Best Aquaculture Practices Certification Some farm-raised fish has a blue label for Best Aquaculture Practice certification. This certification is from the Global Aquaculture Alliance, an independent organization that maintains standards for environmental responsibility and safety for farm-raised fish.

Organic Currently, the United States doesn’t have a system in place to certify seafood as organic. Fish that are labeled organic are from other countries, usually Northern Europe. These fish are farm-raised, since it is difficult to certify that wildcaught fish are organic.

What Types of Fish Are Sustainable?

According to the Environmental Defense Fund, some of the best choices for sustainable, healthy fish include albacore tuna, sablefish/black cod, wild Alaskan salmon, Pacific sardines and canned salmon. The Monterey Bay Aquarium offers state-specific recommendations through their website or downloadable app.

Eating fish is a healthy option for protein and nutrients, but knowing how to make sense of the labels on fish can help you make informed choices about the fish you feed your families. As long as you’re aware of the different labels and certifications, you can make the best decision for yourself. Go ahead and get your fish fix!

For more nutritional information: Nucific.com

AUGUST 2017

Azusa Pacific University and KATY 101.3 Announce 2017-18 Teachers are Heroes Promotion

Since 2013, Azusa Pacific University (APU) Murrieta Regional Campus and KATY 101.3, The Mix, have partnered to honor educators who have impacted their student’s lives. APU and KATY 101.3 are excited to announce the 2017-18 Teachers are Heroes promotion which begins September 1, 2017, and will run through the last week of April 2018.

Once a month, Teachers Are Heroes will recognize a teacher who personifies dedication to their students. Each honoree will win great prizes from The Mix Prize Closet and a classroom pizza party from The Pizza Factory in Temecula. At the conclusion of the school year all selected teachers and their classes will be invited to attend a celebration at the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium.

Teachers from the Southwest Riverside County, and nearby areas, may be nominated by students, parents, grandparents, and even other school administrators. For more information or to fill out the entry form go to www.1013themix.com or www.apu.edu/murrieta/teachers/

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How to Grow Lavender Plants

Lavender is a must grow old world plant. Every garden should have at least a few bushes of this beautiful, fragrant herb (if possible). Also, growing lavender is easy, however, there are some basic requirements and tips.

Usually, lavender blooms from June to September. Growing on long, thin stalks its flowers sway gently in the wind, spreading intoxicating aroma. An additional advantage is its slightly mossy and serrated silvery foliage that looks marvelous in landscaping.

Requirements For Growing Lavender

All lavender varieties like full sun and, light well-drained slightly alkaline soil. Clayrich waterlogged soil is harmful to lavender. Lavender does not tolerate competition.

If it is planted densely, it doesn’t grow well. The plant requires good air circulation too.

2 Most Popular Varieties of Lavender

1. Lavandula Angustifolia (English lavender) – Grows to a height of 70 cm during the flowering time and about 50 cm without flowers, creating a rounded dome. It can be planted in intervals, or as a hedge, over which beneficial insects swarm and wonderful aroma wafts from it. This lavender variety grows well in the cold climate (USDA Zones 5-8).

2. Lavandula stoechas (Spanish lavender) – Comes from the Mediterranean countries, it is also called as topped lavender. It is a tender perennial, looks very impressive, nicely scented flowers have a purple or white color that forms a fluffy dome shape and carries the scent of camphor (USDA Zones 6-9).

Planting Lavender Sowing lavender seeds depend on the variety you’re growing and climate, basically spring is the best season to start this. Although you can sow seeds anytime during the growing season when the temperature ranges from 40 F to 80 F as this is the optimum germination temperature of lavender seeds.

Seedlings will germinate in two to four weeks after sowing; transplant them in a favorable location in a well drained potting mix using bone meal, lime and compost in equal amount in a total of ½ cup, you can also add sand if your soil is heavy and clay-rich.

Before transplanting, just make 18” mound of soil and plant lavender in it.

This is the best technique to restrict soggy and water logged soil and to improve air circulation.

Take care about watering, water only when soil becomes dry. You don’t need to fertilize lavender often but if you want, add compost or manure in the beginning of growing season, that’s enough.

Pruning Pruning lavender is important to encourage new growth and flowers. You should prune it twice in a year: Once in a spring in the beginning of growing season (soft pruning) and once after the end of flowering as well. If your plant is small and has no flowers, it doesn’t need pruning. But if the plant is big and shrubby, prune it after the flowering when the flowers lose their color in late summer; grab the bush and neatly cut it back to 1/3 of its height.

A Few Tips

• Don’t cut down to its leafless wood.

• After about 6 years of growing, lavender starts to look unsightly, you’ll need to rejuvenate it by heavy pruning or replace that plant with a new one.

Thanks to a post on pinterest from BalconGardenWeb.com