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AUGUST 2019

Historic Hemet Theatre

ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON OF CONCERTS The Historic Hemet Theatre has just announced the lineup for Season Three of their popular Tribute Mania Concert Series. The eight concerts include two returning shows and six shows new to Hemet's Community Arts Center.

The announcement comes as HHT is wrapping up its fifth year, hosting 30 concerts as well as dozens of classic movies and several community events for local nonprofits. In the past 12 months, over 13,000 guests have visited Hemet's vintage movie house.

Meanwhile, renovations to the charming art deco venue include a lobby reminiscent of the 1930's and updated sound and projection equipment. Future renovations will update all of the facility's systems and improve handicap access.

Season Three of the TRIBUTE MANIA Concert Series will include:

• Saturday August 31st - Tribute to Madonna, featuring Blonde Ambition

• Saturday September 14th - Tribute to The Beach Boys, featuring Surf's Up • Saturday September 28th - Tribute to The Eagles, featuring Desperado

• Saturday October 12th - Tribute to The Beatles, featuring Hard Day's Night

• Saturday October 26th - Tribute to Buddy Holly & the Legends of Rock & Roll, with Not Fade Away • Saturday November 23rd Tribute to Huey Lewis & the News, with Heart of Rock & Roll

• Saturday November 2nd Tribute to The Blues Brothers, featuring Fairchild Blues Tribute • Saturday December 7th Tribute to Styx, featuring Rockin' The Paradise

In addition, the country music Friday Nite Live Series continues with a Young Guns of Country - Tribute to the Superstars of Country Music (8/23), Tribute to Brooks

A Little History of the Historic Hemet Theater

Built in 1921, the Hemet Theatre that stands today was not the first movie theater in Hemet’s history. William Martin built the first theater in 1913 on Florida Street.

In 1918, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake on the local San Jacinto Fault caused significant damage to the theater along with most of the buildings in the Hemet downtown area.

When Martin rebuilt the theater, he reinforced the building with concrete block walls to protect his investment. Those concrete walls remain, as does the nostalgic charm of the 1920’s theater.

Once the oldest continually run single-screen movie theater in the nation, the business was forced to close in January 2010 when a fire destroyed the adjacent storefronts.

After the fire, the theater struggled to get back on its feet.

In March 2018, the Historic Hemet Theatre Foundation secured the purchase of the building. The “Century Club” campaign was established to raise funds for the renovation of the theatre within the next four years — just in time for the 100th Birthday Celebration!

For more information or to volunteer, call the Ticket Office or contact us through our website.

& Dunn featuring Neon Circus (9/20), Tribute to Roy Orbison with Neil Marrow (10/4), Tribute to Reba McEntire featuring Corrie Sachs (11/8) and Tribute to Keith Urban by Urban Skies (12/13).

Tickets for Tribute Mania and Friday Nite Live shows are $22 presale / $25 day of show. Showtime is 7:00 pm, with doors open at 6:15 pm. Information on all theatre events is available at www.HistoricHemetTheatre.com or by calling the ticket office, (951) 658-5950.

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THANK YOU AUGUST 2019

Support Our Local Businesses Animal Friends of the Valley ..........................29 Animals Friends Wines for Cannines.............18 Assembly of God - Romoland .......................22 Au Savon de Provence ..................................14 Azuza Pacific University .................................6 Ben's Junk Removal.......................................8 Blissed Out Salon ..........................................21 California Technical Academy ........................7 Callaway Winery............................................10 Calvary Murrieta Movie Night........................33 Congregation B'nai Chaim.............................30 Craft Fair - United Methodist .........................30 Crush Event in Wine Country ........................11 Decompress Express.....................................21 Doug Foster Art.............................................12 Epic Dog Academy ........................................29 Express Tech .................................................31 First Light Home Care ...................................25 Galway Spirits ..............................................19 Grace Evangelical Free ..................................23 Greenbee Services ........................................36 Honey Cutt Farms .........................................17 Historic Hemet Theater ..................................3 Heyday Productions ......................................20 Honest Discounts..........................................34 Hospice of the Valleys ...................................25 Jeweler by Design .........................................27 Menifee Bible Church ....................................23

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COMMUNITY

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Growing Ornamental Grasses

FAITH

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Studio 395 Awarded ‘Local Impact’ Grant .....................20 Community Events ..........................................................30

Dealing with Desperation ................................................22 God Gives a Second Chance ..........................................23

How Often Should I Get a Facial? ...................................21

Social Media IQ ...............................................................33 24/7 Service for Your RV ...................................................7 Adopt a Park....................................................................18 Reducing the Stress of School........................................24 Stay Safe During an Earthquake .....................................32

BEAUTY

EDUCATION

New Classes – Private Security.........................................6

ENTERTAINMENT

Historic Hemet Theatre .....................................................3 MSJC Auditions ................................................................5 Theater Season Opens in Old Town................................14 Temecula Valley Symphony .............................................27 Concerts at the Santa Rosa Plateau ...............................35

EVENTS

FAMILY

HOME

Room Arranger – Cool Trends ...........................................9 Growing Ornamental Grasses in Pots .............................26

KIDS

Local Athletes Compete & Win Awards...........................12

Events at Vail HQ in August.............................................13 Cruise Night in Old Town - FREE ....................................15 Chef Open .......................................................................16 Rancho California Horseman – 50th Anniversary............31

Michelle's Place Walk of Hopme ....................6

PETS

Pet Adoptions..................................................................29 Take Your Pet Camping ...................................................28

RECIPE

Grilled Pineapple w/ Lime Dip .........................................17

My Grannys' Attic..........................................14

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

Naughty Pig Gourmet Meats .........................20 Oak Grove Chef Open ....................................16 Plumber- Ron Dumas.....................................8

Hemet Historic Theatre

Pole Position .................................................12

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Richard Shuldiner O. D. ...............................25 Santa Rosa Plateau Concert Series ...............35

SENIORS

Dances and Events..........................................................25

VISITING OUR VINEYARDS

Live Music Weekends in Wine Country ...........................10 South Coast Resort Sunday Concert Series ...................11

Sizzler ...........................................................17 Storm Baseball .............................................18 Studio 395- Village on Grand .........................9 Swim to Shore ..............................................13 Sweet Cheeks Studio Permanent Makeup .....24 Sweet Cheeks Skin Care................................28 Teen Panel ....................................................13 Temecula Newcomers Club ...........................30 Temecula Valley Symphony ............................5 Temecula Valley Womens's Club...................30 Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill ..............................15 Valley Winds Concert .....................................5 Walk for Alzheimers ......................................26 Wickerd Farm Artisan's Market ......................2

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MSJC Menifee Campus Performing Arts Departments Auditions Announced Monday Aug 12; Wednesday August 14th with call backs on Thursday August 15th • 6:00 pm on all dates Mt San Jacinto College Theatre, Menifee Campus, 200 Building AUDITION INFORMATION

Please prepare a song and a monologue (comic or dramatic) that shows your talents at their best. For your song please bring either sheet music or a karaoke track without a lead vocal.

Everyone of college age and above is welcomed to audition. High School Juniors and Seniors that qualify for concurrent enrollment are also invited to audition.

Urinetown the Musical has it all: villains and henchmen, heroes and heroines, romance and revolution, people like you and me and great music. It is set in a time when water is worth its weight in gold and social irresponsibility and corporate mismanagement is rampant. All of this is wrapped up in a unique and totally hilarious package. Oh...and there is that intriguing title. This musical is very clever, and very, very funny while satirizing everything including Broadway musicals and even itself.

Don’t miss out on the fun and laughs at Urinetown, the Musical.

This show requires a large cast. Directed by Shezwae Powell.

Rehearsals: Mon, Wed, Thurs 6 to 10pm – how often you are called and for how long will depend on the role you will play and the schedule.

There will be 5 Performances: Thursday Oct 24, Friday, Oct 25 & Saturday Oct 26 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Oct 26 at 3pm and Sunday Oct 27 at 2:00 p.m.

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MSJC Offers New Private Security Certificate and Course

Mt. San Jacinto College’s Administration of Justice program is offering a new Introduction to Private Security course (AJ-098).

The class will meet Monday evenings at the Temecula Higher Education Center (THEC) this fall.

The private security sector has experienced significant growth in recent years with an estimated 20 million private security officers worldwide and an industry worth about $240 billion. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the number of jobs for security guards and gaming surveillance officers to increase from 6 to 10 percent between now and 2026.

This introductory course covers historical and contemporary issues relating to private security. The course is designed to provide students with a general overview of the important roles and responsibilities of private security plays in our society while also sensitizing them to the complexities and ambiguities of modern private security. Employment strategies and state certifications will also be covered.The course will be held from 7 to 9:50 p.m. Mondays.

MSJC’s Administration of Justice program also is offering a new cer-

tificate program this fall for those interested in private security careers: Private Security and Loss Prevention. The program is available on all campuses and online. For more information, please reach out to Professor William Farrar via email at wfarrar@msjc.edu.

MSJC’s Fall 2019 registration began July 8 and the semester starts Aug. 12. Students can learn more about classes at www.msjc.edu/fall.

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AUGUST 2019

Ideas for Home

Survey Finds Support for Western Community Energy Among Ratepayers

Ratepayers have expressed interest in a new energy program that retains local control, and could offer lower electricity rates to residents, businesses and municipal customers.

The new program is called Western Community Energy (WCE) and has been formed among several jurisdictions in Western Riverside County. WCE is a joint powers authority, consisting of the Cities of Canyon Lake, Eastvale, Hemet, Jurupa Valley, Norco, Perris, and Wildomar. It was formed for the purpose of developing a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program that will purchase energy on behalf of its residents and businesses, potentially offering lower rates than Southern California Edison. A CCA provides the community choices when it comes to energy mixes and programs, while retaining local control over rate setting and reinvesting ratepayer money locally. WCE is modeled after several similar programs that are being successfully implemented throughout California.

In anticipation of a projected 2020 launch of WCE, a survey was recently conducted among ratepayers in the aforementioned communities. When informed that WCE offers a choice in the energy supply received with the prospect of lower rates, 58% of respondents indicated that they support having their city participate in WCE. At the conclusion of the survey, upon review of the many other benefits WCE offers, the percentage of respondents who indicated support for WCE increased from 58% to 64%.

The following benefits garnered particularly strong support among surveyed participants: • Public participation and local control

• Reinvestment of ratepayer dollars locally, rather than sending profits

to corporate shareholders

• Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

• Investment in the local economy to create local jobs

• Utilization of renewable energy sources

Looking forward, WCE has launched a variety of initiatives to continue to increase public knowledge and awareness about this new opportunity.

These efforts range from a comprehensive marketing campaign that incorporates social media advertisement, billboard signs, Pandora Internet Radio commercials, and engagement at many community events across participating jurisdictions in 2019.

WCE is committed to educating constituents about the choice available to them while maintaining local control. For more information on WCE and the full survey results, please visit www.westerncommunityenergy.com/resources/.

About Western Community Energy (WCE) Western Community Energy is a joint powers authority, consisting of the Cities of Canyon Lake, Eastvale, Hemet, Jurupa Valley, Norco, Perris, and Wildomar, and was formed for the purpose of developing a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program that will purchase energy on behalf of its residents and businesses, potentially offering lower rates than Southern California Edison (SCE) can provide. A CCA provides the community choices when it comes to energy mixes and programs, while providing local control over rate setting. For more information, please visit www.westerncommunityenergy.com Work to form WCE began in 2016, with the development of a Feasibility Study that examined the viability of moving forward with a CCA by looking at the energy markets and the costs associated with Southern California Edison purchasing power on behalf of its customers. As a result of the findings that a CCA would be feasible, WCE was formed as a new program.

WCE aims to provide its customers: • Competitive, often lower, electricity rates • A cleaner, more efficient energy supply • Consumer choice, consumer protection, and local control over rate setting and programs • Local jobs creation and local power resiliency • Complementary energy programs such as net energy metering, energy efficiency retrofits, distributed rooftop and community solar, electric vehicle incentives and demand response technologies • New renewable power development About Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Programs A CCA is a model that allows communities to aggregate its power and then purchase to meet the needs of its community, offering an alternative choice in the market—often the only alternative to sourcing power from the investor owned utility (IOU). CCAs can provide the communities they serve with competitively priced, clean energy choices while reinvesting revenues into projects and programs, supporting the local economy.

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Ideas for Home

Hot Summer Cool Trends!

By Rita Wood, The Room Arranger

Summer is the perfect time to curl up with a good novel. But in my world, I prefer reading and researching new trends in interior design. Of course most of us, (myself included) cannot afford to make major changes each year to keep up with all that’s new . . . and that’s ok!

Many times making small changes can go a long way in helping us feel our home has had a mini facelift. Often times a simple re-arrangement does the trick and other times, we may need to incorporate newer elements into our home to give it a fresh new look . . . and that’s ok too!

As we all know color trends change constantly. And lucky for us there are so many popular/trendy colors that it’s quite easy to find something that fits our personal taste and lifestyle. Gray is still a favorite and can be used for walls, furniture, and flooring. Apparently pink will continue to be present and popular in almost all of its many shades. Moving forward you’ll also notice that bolder jewel tones colors are fashionable too . . . think of purples, dark greens, blues and reds. Of course thankfully, white and earthy tones will always endure.

My research indicates that interiors trends in the coming months will seek a common goal: a comfortable look and feel and one that is inspired by nature.

Wood elements from pine, oak, and mahogany or even imitation wood will still be popular. And don’t forget wicker, jute and rattan. Adding texture makes our homes more welcoming.

Nature can be brought into your home simply by using patterned wallpaper or framing pictures of cactus or flowers. Natural elements like pampas grass and plants . . . and more plants! As Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s show Fixer Upper says, it’s OK if they’re not real.

Sometimes we don’t have the time or desire to care for live plants and besides, there are so many beautiful faux plants and flowers available to choose from. She recommends putting artificial stems in water. It makes them look more realistic . . . very clever!

Another trend will also be homes that are more intimate. It’s hard to deny that open spaces give the feeling of having a larger house, however, at times that may diminish the sense of intimacy.

It’s always a balance isn’t it? We have a need for both openness and intimacy.

Tip: try adding an area rug under a conversation area (sofa, chairs, coffee and end tables) or dining area to create the illusion of a separate area. It retains the open feel we are drawn to, defines the space and adds a level of warmth.

Cozy textiles make your home more intimate with velvet fabrics at the top of the in-fashion list and upholstered headboards definitely hit the mark as they are both comfortable and stylish.

Mixed metals are still as popular as they were last year. No worries with matching silver, gold and bronze . . . it’s all good and definitely more interesting if you mix them up. The same goes for concrete and terra cotta accessories which are now a must have for trendy homes.

It’s fun though to mix things up from time-to-time and it doesn’t have to break the bank. Paint dated picture frames a bold fresh color (see before and after photos); display seashells you picked up on your last beach vacation; repot your plants into terra cotta containers or recover a couple old pillows with velvet. But remember . . . your home should reflect who YOU are and be filled with the things YOU love. Treasured items, things with meaning and pieces that bring a smile to your face are always in style!

Temecula resident Rita Wood, The Room Arranger, has been a certified member of the Interior Redecorators Network for 20 years. Her specialty is helping clients transform their home using the furniture and accessories they already own and love. To learn more, visit her website www.theroomarranger .com or attend one of her decorating classes at Hobby Lobby. Call 315-481-9659 for details.

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Visiting Our Vineyards

AUGUST 2019

Enjoy Live Music in Wine Country Every Weekend

A glass of wine, a comfy chair, good friends and some rockin' tunes is what we all need for a great time in Temecula wine country. Join us every Saturday for live performances by local artists from 1-5 pm.

Callaway Winery

32720 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591 https://www.callawaywinery.com

All of the live entertainment, at both the Wine Country and Old Town location, is complimentary and first come first serve. Lorimar Winery and Lorimar Loft in Old Town are 21+ establishments on Friday and Saturday nights from 6:00pm to close.

Lorimar Winery

39990 Anza Road, Temecula, CA 92592 https://www.lorimarwinery.com/

Live Music On the Patio Enjoy a glass of wine as you unwind on our patio with live music from 12pm - 4pm.

Wines by-the-glass or by-the-bottle and wine drink specials available for purchase.

You’re welcome to bring a picnic or snacks to enjoy outside on the patio.

This is a family friendly event. *Children must be supervised at all time.

Masia de la Vinya Winery

40230 De Portola Rd., Temecula, CA 92592 Check for days and time: https://www.masiadelavinya.com/

Visit us Saturdays and Sundays and enjoy live performances from talented local musicians on our beautiful outdoor tasting patio. We will be serving our full menu of drinks including our delicious wine, premium tequila, draft beer, and craft cocktails. You can also dine in Annata Bistro/Bar during the show, patio seating will be available so you can enjoy the music.

Mount Palomar Winery

33820 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591 https://www.mountpalomar winery.com

Dine to Live Music at The Restaurant at Ponte through September 28, 2019 Dine al fresco to live music at The Restaurant at Ponte every Friday & Saturday night! Music begins at 5:30 p.m., and reservations are always recommended as seating is limited. To make a reservation, just click the link below or give us a call at (951) 252-1770. See you soon!

Ponte Winery

35053 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 https://www.pontewinery.com /restaurant/reservations/

Visiting Our Vineyards

AUGUST 2019

Temecula's Wine Country Welcomes International Singer, Svetlana Portnyansky

A solo Jewish singer, Svetlana will be coming to Lorimar Winery in Temecula on Sunday, Sep 8th. Born in Moscow, Russia, Svetlana's youthful style, sensational voice and personal charm has made her one of the leading singers, endearing her to audiences around the world.

Svetlana , began her singing career at the Jewish Theater "Shalom" in Moscow.

In 1991 she won First Prize at the Moscow International pop-n-rock Music Festival. That same year, Svetlana immigrated to the USA where she continued her education in Cantorial vocal and theology at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York and Los Angeles. Svetlana enjoys the status of an international Jewish star with concert tours all over the world, including USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand, Japan, Western and Eastern Europe, and of course, Israel.

She has a wide repertoire of music, offering something for all. Her performances include the International Songs Festivals in Moscow, New York, Montreal and Italy just to name a few. She performed with the La Mirada Symphony Orchestra, at the Gala Concert "Israel 2000" and "Israel 2002" at the Greek Theater, and at the Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles.

In 1996 she recorded the soundtrack for Steven Spielberg's documentary "Survivors of Holocaust" at Capitol Records, in 2002 - soundtrack for Jeff Kanew's film "Babij Jar".

Svetlana's songs are creating a new bond between the Jewish communities of this world. Through her art she reawakens the best of the Jewish spirit - faith in God, respect for tradition and love the eretz Israel.

Note, she will also serve as Cantor at the B'nai Chaim Congregation in Murrieta CA for the High Holidays this year. Contact the B'nai Chaim office for tickets to the concert as well as tickets, if interested, for High Holiday services.

951-677-7350

Rhythm On The Vine Sunday Concert Series South Coast Winery Resort & Spa UPCOMING SHOWS • August 18th Grammy Award Winning Guitarist Paul Brown and Guitarist Chris Standring

• September 1st Saxman Michael Paulo with guitarist Blake Aaron, pianist Tateng Katindig

• September 29th Guitarist Marc Antoine and Pianist Brian Simpson.

• October 13th Greg Adams and East Bay Soul

• November 3rd Pianist David Benoit with special guest

Purchase tickets online at TIX.COM . Questions please call Apaulo productions at 951-696-0184.

Room discount and special dinner pacages available.

For more info contact South Coast Winery Resort, Temecula, CA at 951.566.4622 866.994.6379

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Local Athletes Represented Team USA at Pan-American Taekwondo Championships

ATHLETES WHO ADVANCED IN THE MEDAL ROUNDS AT 2019 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Jaydn Hamilton, Zardo Villanueva, Dylan Russin, Genelie Bu, Blake Morrel, Kelvin Tran, Leanna Riberal, Tristan Thomas, Vincent Bui, Justin Chan, Zachary Russin, Kayla Russin, Zion Villanueva.

Since February 2019, Sparks Taekwondo athletes earned medals at multiple State Taekwondo Championships, 2019 Pan-American Taekwondo Championships and the US National Taekwondo Championships. On June 14th, 3 local Taekwondo athletes represented Team USA at the 2019 Pan-American Taekwondo Championships held in Portland, Oregon. Vincent Bui and Tristan Thomas brought home Gold in their respective divisions, while Zion Villanueva, who is a first timer in a major international event, earned a bronze medal. Vincent won his matches against Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Canada, and Colombia. Tristan won matches against Puerto Rico, Chile, and fellow American. Zion won his match against Ecuador and advanced to the semifinals round, but lost to Canada.

Six Sparks Taekwondo students were named ALL-AMERICANS ATHLETES. These athletes earned this title by being in the top 10% in the nation.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ALL AMERICAN ATHLETES: • Leanna Riberal • Tristan Thomas • Kelvin Tran • Zion Villanueva • Vincent Bui • Zachary Russin

AUGUST 2019

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

Temecula Valley Youth Symphony (TVYS) enriches the lives of student musicians with outstanding educational and performance opportunities for music students at all levels, in a nurturing and challenging environment.

TVYS is a tuition-based program. A few scholarships are available for students in need. New students should call the number below to set up an audition and discuss enrollment.

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

FALL SEMESTER ENROLLMENT begins now with new student auditions set for Monday, August 12th. Venue to be announced and times set by appointment.

1st REHEARSAL for FALL SEMESTER – Monday, August 19th – Rehearsals are held every Monday afternoon in Murrieta at Warm Springs Middle School. On occasion we use a different venue.

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

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

CONCERTS: The group performs several concerts per season, in addition to various civic performances.

Sunday - OCT. 13th - 3 pm Fall Concert for City of Temecula Monday - OCT. 21st – 7:30 pm Fall Concert Monday - DEC. 16th- 7:30 pm Winter Concert Monday - MAR. 16th – 7:30 pm Spring Concert Monday - MAY 18th – 7:30 pm Season Finale Temecula Valley Youth Symphony - (951) 587-1536 www.TemeculaValleyYouthSymphony.org Contact: Alana Joos alana@temeculavalleyyouthsymphony.org Note: Auditions are available throughout the season.

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Events in August Vail HQ for the Family

All Thursdays in August– 5:30pm to 9pm – A new weekly event at Vail Headquarters, the Inland Empire Cornhole Association presents Thursday Night Cornhole. Everyone and all skill levels are welcome. Free to play! Registration @ 5:30pm and bags fly @ 6:30pm.

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August 3rd – 4pm to 10pm - Join us for the third annual Ramble On at the Ranch classic car show presented by Us Versus Them!

Featuring pre-1970 customs, low riders and hot rods. Don’t miss over 100 classic cars and motorcycles displayed on site at historic Vail Headquarters! Plus Bands, Food, Brews, Vendors, photo ops and more!

Fun for the whole family and FREE to the public. Saturday August 3rd, 5pm to 9pm at Vail Headquarters Pre-registration is REQUIRED for cars.

For more information on participating with a car or vendor booth please email: RambleOnAtTheRanch@gmail.com

• August 4th – 5pm to 9pm - Sunday Funday vendor market presented by Synergy Social • Craft fair, kid’s paint party, photo booth, games and train rides!

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August 10th – 5pm to 9pm - Kid’s Carnival and Craft Fair presented by Clear Charity Free family event featuring Bubble Dance Party every hour, train rides, cake walk, & kids carnival, face painting and diaper drive raffle!

Take a break from the fun to shop at 25+ local vendors featuring countless unique items!

KIDS CARNIVAL - Get a $5 all day game pass (Pre-sale pass available on the website till 5/2 at discount) to have access to unlimited, kid-friendly games and activities Funds go directly towards supporting Diaper Aid of Southern California! **Bring your WIC folder and receive up to 2 pass / family.**

RAFFLE & DIAPER DRIVE Bring a Pack of Diapers to donate & get a raffle ticket per 30 diapers! Or you can purchase your raffle ticket with cash or credit card! Winner will be announced throughout the day!

This event is hosted by Diaper Aid by Clear Charity. All proceeds from this event go towards supplying over 30,000 Diapers that are distributed to families in need each month!

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August 18th – 5pm to 9pm - Sunday Funday vendor market presented by Synergy Social Craft fair, kid’s paint party, photo booth, games and train rides!

August 24th – 4pm to 8pm - Thistle and Sage Vegan Marketplace Join us each month for the one and only Temecula Vegan Market! We'll have your favorite vegan food vendors, makers, kombucha on tap, live music, art, workshops and more!

August 30th – 6pm to 10pm - Starlight Bazaar Summer Carnival Starlight Bazaar is a night time festival for the whole family that takes place at Vail Headquarters on the last Friday of every month (starting May and ending October).

In August you’ll find: Carnival games and prizes A Night market with 50 VENDORS presented by In The Loop Carriage rides by Temecula Carriage Company Live Music Street Performers Free Photo Ops Make and Take Art projects

Food, Drinks + MORE Event is free to attend and all ages must be 21+ to drink

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OLD TOWN.TEMECULA Experience Temecula Theater’s

AUGUST 2019

2019-2020 Season in Old Town Temecula

The City of Temecula invites residents and visitors to Experience Temecula Theater throughout the entire 2019-2020 Season at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Temecula’s commitment to providing world-class,

affordable, and accessible cultural experiences is evidenced by Temecula Theater’s offering music, dance, and theater lovers’ extraordinary at experiences memorable live performances, so close to home.

Temecula Theater’s Resident Companies proudly present: A Christmas Carol; Annie; Bonnie & Clyde; Christmas In the Air; Cinderella; Let’s Hear It for the Girls; Mamma Mia; Roald Dahl’s Willie Wonka; Tarzan; The Hunchback of Norte Dame; and The Nutcracker Ballet. The City of Temecula Youth Musical Theater Program presents Shrek the Musical and Disney’s The Lion King JR. Other Community Theater groups will perform Disney’s Freaky Friday and other family-friendly productions.

Temecula Presents’ 15th season continues the tradition by curating various genres for all ages on multiple stages, reflecting the diversity of our growing community by showcasing legendary heroes and rising stars. After a successful launch @ The Merc, Temecula Presents' student-led musical theater internship moves to the main stage. With the support of the California Arts Council’s Youth Arts Action Grant, this unique arts education program provides youth access to three months of mentorship from professional artists and expert advisors. Featured performer, State Street Ballet from Santa Barbara, CA, will launch our Dance Series with The Jungle Book Ballet. In addition, the 2019-2020 Season includes the popular Temecula Presents series’: Aloha; Heroes; Legends; Blues, Classical, and Big Band in association with The All-Star Big Band. The theme for the 2019 TEDxTemecula Conference is ElavaTED xperience, which continues with thought-provoking talks and unforgettable performances.

2019-2020 Season Tickets go on sale WED, JUL 17, 2019, and Individual Ticket sales begin Season Brochures are available at Temecula’s Theater, Library, and other City Facilities in July. View the brochure online at www.TemeculaTheater.org anytime. For more information, please contact the Ticket Office at 1.866.OLD.TOWN (1.866.653.8696).

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OLD TOWN.TEMECULA

TARZAN

JUL 26, AUG 1,2,3, 9 & 10 @ 7:30pm JUL 28, AUG 3, 4 & 10, 11 @ 2pm

Presented by Fine Arts Network Theater Company Old Town Temecula Community Theater

Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend, Phil Collins, and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang. Highflying excitement and hits, like the Academy Award-winning "You'll Be in My Heart," as well as "Son of Man" and "Two Worlds," make Tarzan an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Washed up on the shores of West Africa, an infant boy is taken in and raised by gorillas who name him Tarzan. Apart from striving for acceptance from his ape father, Tarzan's life is mostly monkey business until a human expedition treks into his tribe's territory, and he encounters creatures like himself for the first time. Tarzan struggles to navigate a jungle, thick with emotion, as he discovers his animal upbringing clashing with his human instincts. A story that pulls at your heart strings and makes you laugh out loud, Tarzan is fun for the whole family!

TICKETS $27 Orchestra • $25 Parterre $23 Balcony • $15 Groups of 10 or more* $15 Rush Tickets 30 minutes prior to show $3 Discount off pricing for Senior 65+, Student, and Military

City of Temecula to Host FREE Summer Cruise Night in Old Town Temecula

The City of Temecula will host a FREE Summer Cruise Night in Old Town Temecula on Friday, August 23, 2019, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Old Town Front Street. Bring your hot rod or any classic vehicle for a chance to cruise from Arch to Arch while enjoying the summer evening air. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to come watch these beauties put their tops down, rev up their engines, and honk their horns as they make their way up and down Old Town Front Street.

When you’re done cruising, stick around for Old Town Live and enjoy the fabulous dining and exciting night life that Old Town Temecula has become so famous for. Parking is permitted in any available legal parking spot. All are welcome to this free fun event.

Please visit TemeculaCA.gov, or call (951) 694-6480 for more information.

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DINING

Chef Open Prepares for Another Delicious Competition August 26th is the Day!

Each year, Temecula hosts the Annual So-Cal Chef Open, attracting great - as well as up and coming - chefs to compete head on, for the prized Pinnacle Award. This year’s event will be held on August 26th at Pechanga Resort and Casino. With over 650 people in attendance, this event benefits Oak Grove Center, a nonprofit, residential educational and treatment center for children with psychological, emotional, behavioral problems and special needs. Proceeds from the Chef Open specifically help the vocational and culinary programs at Oak Grove.

Acclaimed E.A.T. Temecula Chef Leah Di Bernardo will serve as Lead Judge and will be joined by Daragh Matheson, Executive Chef, Leoness Cellars; Josh Kopelman, Editor, Dining Out San Diego; Dean Thomas, Chef, and Rosie O’Connor, Chef, Provecho Grill.

Competing this year are Chef Kenneth Danko - Devilicious Eatery; Chef Steven

Moore– The Trendy Chef; Chef Armando Cota – Avensole Winery; Chef J. Rivas – LatitudebyJR; Chef Angel Tapia – Tap’s Taco Catering; Chef Luis Ortega – Westside CafeGrill; Chef Bernardo Delgado – The Toasted Barrel; Chef Daniel Johnson – Naughty Pig; Chef Kevin Grant – Oak Mountain Winery; Chef Rachel Siripakdi – The Bamboo House Asian Bistro; Chef Andres Casillas – Tacos Express; Chef Giampi Giammanco – Il Tramonto Ristorante; Chef J. Wayman Wells- New Birth Heart & Soul Café; Chef Pete LentPete’s Firehouse BBQ; Chef Andy Churchill-8Bit Brewing; Chef Dylan Soro- Sorro’s Mediterranean Grill, as well as Chef Sterling King and Chef Matthew Steffen, Cork Fire Kitchen.

Tickets are available online: $40 for individuals and $75 for couples. https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E232316&id=92.

Tammy Wilson, CEO said: “Oak Grove provides care for at-risk and special needs youth and their families through building character and instilling hope. The Culinary Creations program at Oak Grove is one of the many programs that allows youth to apply skills they have embraced, skills include customer service, responsibility and teamwork”.

Oak Grove Center is a nonprofit residential, educational and treatment Center (with multiple campuses) for children throughout California with psychological, emotional and behavioral problems and special needs. Oak Grove Center’s mission is to rebuild the lives of at-risk children and their families through education, healing, restoring relationships, building character and instilling hope.

About Culinary Creations

Culinary Creations is a vocational program that now is located in the Truax Building in Old Town Temecula.

At risk and foster youth are learning culinary, hospitality and customer service as they work in the Bakery under the direction of Executive Pastry Chef and Director of Culinary Instruction Robin Mc Coy. The last two months, youth have competed to create the “winning dessert” judged by a team from Temecula Creek Inn and Cork Fire for the month of July and from The Mill for the month of August. Both times, the desserts created ended up being judged a tie. Desserts are featured at Temecula Creek Inn as well as Culinary Creations through the end of the month.

Beginning in August, Dessert Pizza as well as Snickerdoodle Toffee Ice Cream Sandwich will be featured at both locations. Tammy Wilson stated: “We so appreciate the philanthropy and generosity of our Culinary Champions from Cork Fire and The Mill. The support and encouragement they have given to our youth is commendable.

What a great honor it is for these youth to have had the opportunity to work with Robin and to create a dessert that will be on the menu in two great establishments. We are looking forward to our youth providing the desserts for the Chef Open on Aug 26. Funds raised support the vocational and culinary programs at Oak Grove and we so appreciate the community support as we “change lives one dessert at a time”.

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A Sweet, Summery Treat

(Family Features) The grill isn’t just for hamburgers and hot dogs. Try a different way to eat pineapple this summer by grilling it and pairing with a lime dip for a tasty delight.

Find more recipes for summer at Culinary.net.

Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip 1 pineapple ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons lime juice 3 tablespoons honey Lime Dip 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup plain yogurt 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons lime zest

1. Peel pineapple; cut into wedges.

2. In resealable plastic bag, combine brown sugar, lime juice and honey.

Add pineapple wedges, seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour.

3. To make Lime Dip: In small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in yogurt, honey, brown sugar, lime juice and lime zest. Cover and refrigerate.

4. Heat grill to medium heat.

5. Remove pineapple wedges from plastic bag; discard marinade. Grill pineapple wedges, covered, 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

6. Serve with Lime Dip.

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Temecula Introduces New Adopt-A-Park Program

As a way to recognize local volunteer organizations for their contributions to the maintenance and upkeep of our parks, the City of Temecula is pleased to announce its new Adopt-A-Park program. This program will allow individuals or groups to adopt a specific site in a volunteer capacity to enhance the City’s parks, trails, and green spaces.

Through the Adopt-A-Park program, individuals or groups can assume responsibility for one or more eligible activities such as litter removal, amenity donation, tree planting, etc. at their adopted site. Adopting groups will be recognized with the placement of a sign at the adopted location.

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Benefits of this program include:

Beautification of parks, trails, and green spaces

Greater public education and awareness of parks, recreation programs, and community services Park Safety

Cultivate Community Spirit

Please visit TemeculaCA.gov/AdoptAPark to download the application packet, or call (951) 694-6480 for more information.

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STUDIO 395 Foundation Awarded California Arts Council “Local Impact” Grant State funds support arts projects fostering equity, access, and opportunity.

Recently, the California Arts Council (CAC) announced a grant award to local non-profit art cooperative STUDIO 395 as part of its Local Impact program.

Local Impact supports community-driven arts projects for small and mid-sized arts organizations to foster equity, access, and opportunity in historically marginalized communities by centering the arts as a vehicle for building strong, healthy, vibrant, and resilient communities.

STUDIO 395 is one of 190 California grantees chosen for the Local Impact program and the only one in Riverside County. With the support from the CAC and the City of Lake Elsinore, in addition to other financial sponsors, STUDIO 395 will sponsor two events. On Saturday, August 24th, from 5 to 10 pm at the Lakeland Village Community Center, STUDIO 395 will hold its second Catrina Ball. This event is a fundraiser for the 8th annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration, to be held in Lake Elsinore on Saturday, November 2nd from 1 to 6 pm.

Both these events will be focused on the traditions of the Day of the Dead holiday so that all can understand and partake in this family cultural celebration which will also support local artists creating visual, multi-media, dance, music, and theater arts with a Day of the Dead theme.

The Catrina Ball is an adult event with dinner, live music with the band Nosis coming up from Tijuana, an original art auction, raffle drawing and costume contest.

This event will start with an Art Experience that will take the attendees from the original roots of the holiday in Aztec tradition all the way to the vibrant celebrations of the Day of the Dead at family gravesites.

Within this event, which takes place throughout the community center facility, local artists will have created 3 dimensional pieces to compliment the story, starting with an Aztec temple setting and a Day of the Dead decorated graveyard. Guides will lead you through the experience and provide information on the meaning of holiday symbolism and activities. A new feature they are working on is a traditional Day of the Dead altar that “speaks” to you and tells you about the altar honoree.

“Expect some surprises,” said Rebecca Esquibel, STUDIO 395 Chief Executive Officer and the organizing chair of both events. “We’ve taken an interest in having the audience become part of the art experience. For Easter we did what we called a “Rabbit Queen Adventure” for the kids where they became a part of a visit to a rabbit kingdom. This Catrina Transitional Art Experience will be similar but for adults. This will be before a great traditional Mexican dinner, live music and an art auction. This is really going to be a fun night out for the grown-ups with proceeds that will support free community events.”

Early bird pricing for tickets and discounted tables for eight can be purchased at www.studio395.ticketleap.com/2019-catrina-ball/ or call STUDIO 395 at 951-471-4407 for more information. A part of your ticket cost is tax deductible and goes towards art and culture activities in your community.

AUGUST 2019

Beauty

How often should I get a facial?

By Sydney Seligman Licensed Esthetician

I recommend having a professional facial every two weeks if your main reasoning is for therapeutic purposes.

For pure relaxation I recommend once a month.

Trust me, there’s nothing I love more than the client consultation and getting to know client’s and their skin. Yes, facials are nice to just kick back and relax, but if you can also have something beneficial for your skin then why not have the best of both worlds?

I use organic and natural products in all my facials. Occasionally I’ll use medical grade products if the skin requires it or is requested. I chose the organic holistic route because I use it as my own skincare regime, I know for a fact that your skin will be “Blissed Out” in the long run.

• Unclogs pores over time

Why Have Facials Regularly?

• Maintains healthy skin

• Relieves stress and tension in your skin/body • Slows down premature aging • Helps blood flow circulation • Rehydrates your skin

• Improves complexion

• Helps with scarring/texture • Prevent future break outs

• Leaves skin with a natural glow

The list goes on. Invest in your skin, invest in a good facialist that cares about you and your skin goals, remember to ask questions about products, and have facials regularly.

Blissed Out Salon Located in the Sola Salon in Temecula, CA 32467 Temecula Pkwy Ste#4 951-315-5192 Squidney.heart@gmail.com To book an appointment online Solasalonstudios.com/salon-professional/sydney-seligman1

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THE GOOD NEWS

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But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. ~ Isaiah 40:31 NLT

Dealing with Desperation

By Pastor John Stewart

Have you ever been in such seemingly impossible circumstances that you believed yourself beyond any possible help or hope? Even the most faithful Christians encounter times when spiritual darkness and profound personal difficulties seem to envelope them to the extent that they only sense doom without any hope or way of escape. It can happen to anyone because of sin, satanic attack, impossible circumstances, physical afflictions or even trying to live rightly in a fallen world! At such times fear, doubt and worry, even panic can overwhelm us, inducing a paralyzing sense of desperation. Therefore, learning how to deal with despair is important, because the endless ways our lives can be troubled and left seemingly hopelessness are an inescapable reality in this fallen, evil world.

To despair, literally means we have turned our backs on hope. For Christians this involves such defeated thinking, that we have chosen to disbelieve God and His many promises of “a future and a hope” and His many promises to deliver and protect His people as a very present help in times of trouble. Despair means that we have placed our hope on this world and that we are looking to it or ourselves for happiness. We find ourselves in exceedingly sorrowful circumstances, as Jesus was the night before He was crucified, but as God’s children, we need not despair because we have hope in Him. Our hope rests on the LORD and His promise of eternity and not the few days we live on this earth.

Like Abraham, we are “looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God” (Hebrews 11:10).

The legendary Apostle Paul himself faced many desperate circumstances!

In 2 Corinthians Paul spoke a great deal about how he had followed and served the Lord in the midst of many tribulations, hardships and distresses. He wasn’t seeking sympathy nor groveling in his dire circumstances, but was encouraging believers to trust and hope in the God, who had sustained and delivered him again and again, that He would also work effectively in their own lives.

2 Corinthians 1:8-10: 8 For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. 9 Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not

trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead, 10 who delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver us; in whom we trust that He will still deliver us, Having begun this letter by speaking in general terms of affliction and comfort, Paul here in verses 8-10 mentions a specific time of severe testing which he had recently experienced. He did not want his Corinthian brethren to be ignorant of the trouble which he experienced in Asia. We don’t really know what this troubling circumstance was! Some have suggested it was the dangerous riot which took place in Ephesus (Acts 19:23-41). Others suggest that it was a deadly sickness, or think that it may have been a reference to disheartening news from Corinth. Most importantly, we do know that the hardship was of such intensity that Paul was unbearably overwhelmed, so burdened beyond the natural powers of his own strength and endurance that he despaired even of life. In other words, this trial was so heavy that no human strength or ability could overcome the life-threatening despair that Paul experienced.

Being unable to specifically identify the exact perils that brought Paul to such despair and fear for his life, may help believers today to apply this truth to themselves, especially when finding themselves in desperate circumstances where deliverance seems impossible. The Apostle Peter declared, “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you” (1 Peter 4:12). Jesus Christ promised, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33). Christians are surprised and often dismayed when facing suffering, in fact not unusual for Christians to think that persecution or suffering is strange or abnormal. But Peter tells us that even fiery trials should be considered as normal Christian experience and Jesus promised that Christians in this world will face trials, troubles and tribulations! The promises of God to His people do not mean a trouble-free journey, but a safe and certain arrival, because Jesus has overcome this world!

The Apostle Paul’s despair in our text was not just a sense of hopelessness, but that he felt like a man sentenced to death. If someone had asked him, “are you going to live or die?” Undoubtedly Paul believed he would die. Certainly, the Christian life was for him no bed of roses! But by the grace of God Paul’s despair was not without purpose. God allowed His servant to be brought to this place of severe testing “so that” he would learn not trust in himself “but in God who raises the dead”. The God who raises the dead is here used as a synonym for the omnipotent and Almighty God. One who can raise the dead is the only hope of a man who is doomed to die, as the apostle considered himself to be.

Some of life’s toughest trials come as God delivers us from self-trust and placing our hopes anywhere other than in our Risen King! Paul learned as we must, that trust in God is the only path of true deliverance from sin, Satan and the evils of this world.

What became the hope and assurance in the Apostle’s life is the trust that God would deliver him from the peril of death, until his course was run and his mission for the LORD completed. The message from Paul to us, is that we must learn that trusting in God and holding fast to our Savior is our greatest and only hope. Despair and lost hope are powerful reminders that we need to daily refocus our lives and faith on our King and the Word of His promise!

John Stewart is the Executive Pastor at Revival Christian Fellowship in Menifee. For more information or to listen to messages go to Revival.TV

Look at your problems in the light of God’s Power instead of looking at God in the shadow of your problems.

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But even before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace. Then it pleased him 16 to reveal his Son to me[a] so that I would proclaim the Good News about Jesus to the Gentiles. ~ Galatians 1:15-16a NLT

He Cares for You

By Joni Eareckson Tada

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." ~1 Peter 5:7

Some Christians attest that God cares so much for us He would never want any hurt or heartache to touch us. "Why, if we really trusted in Him," they reason, "God would go to any length to release us from our pain." But is this so?

While no one is saying God enjoys watching us struggle, Scripture indicates He has no qualms about allowing suffering to wound us. But it never means He no longer cares. God certainly cared for Timothy, who struggled with frequent illness. He cared for James, run through with Herod's sword because of his testimony. He cared for John, exiled on a lonely island. He cared for Stephen, even though he was dragged away from the synagogue and stoned.

God cared about Paul. He told him in his prison cell, "Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome" (Acts 23:11).

With that, I'm sure Paul cast all his anxiety on the Lord. Yet he remained in custody for at least two years after the Lord appeared to him. Did God stop caring in those two years? Of course not. God answered His servant's prayer by giving him the kind of peace that allowed him to write, "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want" (Philippians 4:12b).

God's care for you goes deeper than your comfort zones. The focus of God's care is your soul. And the expression of His care will be peace and contentment. It’s a beautiful promise that reminds you of God's intimate concern whether you're ill for weeks, bedridden for months, or struggling within your marriage for years. Grab hold

of that truth and hang on. No matter what.

In the middle of my cares, Lord, remind me You care for me. Give me the ability to picture myself casting those concerns onto Your shoulders, one anxiety at a time.

Taken from More Precious Than Silver. Copyright © 1998 by Joni Eareckson Tada. Printed with permission of Joni and Friends Disability Center. www.joniandfriends.org

God Gives a Second Chance

By Max Lucado

She was only five years old when you took the photo.

Cheeks freckled by the summer sun, hair in pigtails. That was twenty years ago. Three marriages ago. A million flight miles and e-mails ago. Today she walks down the aisle on the arm of another father. You left your family bobbing in the wake of your high-speed career. And now that you have what you wanted; you don’t want it at all.

Oh, to have a second chance. Did you know God will give you one? 1 John 4:15 says, “Whoever believes that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” God repurposes bad decisions and squalid choices. To be saved by grace is to be saved by God. He placed a term limit on sin and his son, Jesus, danced a victory jig in a graveyard. God can do something with the mess of your life. And Grace is what you need!

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Conscious Parenting ~

Reducing the Stress of School

By Traci L. Williams

School is right around the corner. Some children will be excited and others will be disappointed. Not only will schedules get full and busy, but stress and anxiety levels will likely rise. How can you help reduce that for your child? Here are some tips: 1.

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Learning Curves. Kids are literally learning something new every day. That is a FAST pace. Keep an eye on your child. If it’s too fast, talk to the teacher right away and see what they can do to adjust it.

Look at the big picture and work with the teacher to get the lessons in without undue stress.

Teacher Contact. It’s important when you make contact with the teacher, that you do it in a way that does not embarrass your child. It gets especially touchy in the middle and high school years. Talk to your child first to understand what would be embarrassing and to find alternative ways to support her. Create a win/win.

Respect. You will not always see eye-to-eye with the teachers or administration. That’s okay. Stay focused and be respectful. Your job is to advocate for your child and make sure the learning experience is healthy for mind, body and spirit. If your child is stressed out, respectfully work with the teacher towards balance.

Comparing. This is a new school year with new challenges. Try not to compare your children to each other, to you when you went to school, or even to what they did last year. Meet them where they are today.

Teamwork. It’s important to work as a team. Take the time to see your child’s classroom, teacher and the projects they are working on periodically. Teachers need to know that you participate in your child’s school life. Even more important is that your child knows you care and will be there for him. Healthy and regular communication between home and school makes a huge difference.

Listen. There is more stress in school now than ever. If your child starts pushing back on homework, attending school and/or other activities, it’s not a time to

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push harder; it’s a time to sit down and start asking questions (kindly). Too many kids commit suicide because they believe their parents and other adults don’t understand and there is no hope. Learning to listen well is essential.

Slow Down. Don’t find ways to force your child into a faster pace. This world is already moving too fast. As a parent, you must be part of the slowing down process. Children need time to breathe, relax and enjoy childhood. You can help make that happen.

Sick Days. Teach your child self-care early by letting them stay home when they are not feeling well. Negotiate with the teacher for make-up and be willing to fight for full credit. Kids are burning out and turning to substances to keep going. You have the power to stop that.

Parents have the ability to change the speed and the way in which their children are learning. When teachers AND parents are pressing on students about school, the kids feel nothing but pressure. Home needs to be a safe haven.

They need someone to ensure they are being treated fairly and have a balance in their life. Parents can impact the depression, anxiety and stress that plagues our children today by simply becoming advocates for a more balanced lifestyle.

Parents are the ones with the power to make that happen!

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

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SENIORS

Events for Seniors at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center Friday Flick – FREE 3rd Friday of the month at 1pm. Excape the heat and enjoy an afternoon of adventure! Popcorn included.

Ice Cream Social – FREE Thursday, August 15 from 1-2:30pm All VIP members are invited for an afternoon of music and sweet treats.

Bring a friend. To attend this event, sign up to become a member at the KC front disk. If you are already a member, RSVP with the front counter staff.

Space is limited. Sign up early.

KC Computer Lab – FREE KC Staff offers classes on hoe to use iPhone, iPads, Microsoft Office and email/social media accounts.

• Tech Time with staff by appointment Mondays 10am-2pm • Computers 101: Tuesdays, 11:30am – 12:30pm.

T’ai Chi Chih Wednesdays from 9am to 10pm Enjoy an amazing, low-impact exercise that will help you focus the flow of energy in your body. Great Exercise or all ages.

Kay Ceniceros Center 29995 Evans Rd., Menifee Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

For addition information: 951-672-9673

Senior Dances Wednesday Night Schedule for August • AUGUST 7 Country Sounds is the band for this evening.

• AUGUST 14 Ron and Diane will provide music for this dance.

• AUGUST 21 American Made will be the band for this dance.

• AUGUST 28 Dave Ambrose will perform for this dance.

Dances are held from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at The Lakes at Hemet West Clubhouse, 5001 West Florida Ave. Admission is $6 and includes snacks.

Kathy Perry, 951-692-0891. No alcohol.

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Growing Ornamental Grasses Growing ornamental grasses is fun.

You can decorate your house, garden, balcony or patio with them.

Grasses are not only for lawn or ground cover. They can add a visual charm at any place if you grow them in containers. Growing ornamental grasses in containers is an excellent way to feature grasses without letting them branch out and taking over your whole garden. Container grown grasses are also easier to control, and they look stunning when grown with flowers.

Ornamental grasses are an excellent way to create privacy in the garden, especially on a patio, balcony or rooftop. Some of the grasses are extremely resistant to drought and grow rapidly. And there are those that love moisture; you can choose according to the growing conditions you’re providing.

Growing Ornamental Grasses in Pots

Growing Position Decide where you want to grow the ornamental grass. Ornamental grasses thrive in a spot that gets at least five to six hours of sunlight daily.

Choosing Right Pot Choosing a right pot is also necessary for growing ornamental grasses in containers. Ensure proper drainage and see if it is wide enough to let the grass spread and deep enough to support the root system.

You should also care about the looks of a container.

Also Read: Container Ideas for Patio and Balcony

Soil - Use a mix of one-part compost, one part top soil and onepart perlite for making an excellent growing medium for grass.

Requirements:

Watering - A general rule is to water your plants only when the top two inch of soil is dry. However, different grass varieties have different Bamboo Muhly Grass needs, and some even like to sit in water so make sure to do a proper research about the grass variety you’re growing.

Also Read: How to Water Container Plants

Fertilizer - Fertilize annually in spring with slow-release 3 – 1 – 2 fertilizer. For tropics, feed your plants in fall and winter. Take care not to over-fertilize grass and strictly follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

So, what are the best ornamental grasses for containers?

Here are a few.

Bamboo Muhly - Almost fern-like but super fine in texture, bamboo muhly grass grows easily in USDA Zones 8 to 11. It takes its name from its notched stems and feathery foliage. It thrives in the tropical climate, loves sun and heat and grows well in containers.

Red Fountain Grass – looks stunning. it’s an arching upright plant. Fill the pot with its rich burgundy color of foliage, and you’ll see how beautiful it looks.

Japanese Forest Grass - Once you see Japanese forest grass growing in a nearby, nursery, you’ll love to pick it. It’s the plant you can grow in the shade, its foliage comes in yellow-green stripes and grows in a clump. Grow this ornamental grass in a dark ceramic pot for an absolutely stunning look.

Blue Lime Grass - Blue Lyme grass grows aggressively in all kinds of soil. It grows in both tropical and nontropical climate under USDA Zones 4 to 10. The swordlike foliage grows up to 3 – 4 feet that fold as they grow tall. This bold and spiky grass forms beige colored flower heads usually in summer.

Blue Oat Grass - USDA Zones 4 to 9 Grow this cool blue – gray grass in a pot with bright flowers to create an aesthetic look on your patio, terrace or balcony garden.

Blue oat grass is low maintenance and grows well in partial shade.

Feather Reed Grass Feather reed grass can be grown in the sun and partial shade both. It grows well in USDA Zones 4 to 9. Feather reed grass looks attractive as a focal point– on a patio if grown in a container.

Miscanthus - USDA Zones 6 to 9. One of the most popular ornamental grasses, it grows well in the container.

Available in many varieties, it looks picturesque in the morning sun.

Blue Lyme Grass

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Temecula Valley Symphony Announces its 25th Anniversary Season!

Tickets Go on Sale August 15th

Sept. 15, 2019 – Sun. 7pm – “SYMPHONY IN THE VINES” – an enchanting evening of pops, movie themes, and light classics featuring vocalist Jonathan Hawkins. Tickets $35, available from www.WilsonCreekWinery.com – Food and beverages may be purchased at the venue.

Oct. 5, 2019 - Sat. 2pm – “FANTASTIC JOURNEY” - The Symphony and Symphony Chorus perform Melissa Manchester’s World Premier of “Awake,” plus Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, “The Inner Sanctum” and “The Egg Travels” from the movie Dinosaur and “Jurassic World” (Concert Suite). The program also includes “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun” by Debussy.

Venue: Golden Bears Theater, Temecula Valley H.S., 31555 Rancho Vista Rd., Temecula.

Nov. 11, 2019 – Mon. 6pm – “A PATRIOTIC SALUTE TO VETERANS” Enjoy a concert under the stars featuring a guest vocalist and patriotic music, sponsored by Temecula’s Community Services Dept. Free admission. Venue: Temecula Civic Center, outdoors, bring a chair and a blanket.

Dec. 14, 2019 – Sat. 2pm – “JOYOUS CELEBRATION!” featuring VOCI, an amazing male vocal quartet in the style of Il Divo. An uplifting concert full of Holiday Favorites including “Joy to the World,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “A Carol Symphony,” “Christmas Overture,” Prokofiev’s “Troika.” VOCI will perform Il Divo’s big hit “Rejoice!” and other exciting vocal works with the symphony!

Venue: Golden Bears Theater, Temecula Valley H.S., 31555 Rancho Vista Rd., Temecula.

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

Venue: Golden Bears Theater, Temecula Valley H.S., 31555 Rancho Vista Rd., Temecula.

2020 – HOLD THESE DATES for more exciting concert programs: •

Mar. 15, 2020 – Sun. 3pm – “CARNIVAL OF MUSIC

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May 23, 2020 – Sat. 6:30pm – “A TRIBUTE TO HEROES”

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Apr. 11, 2020 – Sat. 2pm – “THE WINNERS!”

May 30, 2020 – Sat. 2pm – “COURAGE” (with Symphony & Chorus)

TEMECULA VALLEY SYMPHONY is a 60-member orchestra under the baton of Music Director and Conductor, John Mario Di Costanzo.

Call 951-587-1536 for more info or visit www.TemeculaValleySymphony.org Enjoy symphonic music with a new twist! Come and join the experience of Music, Art, & Passion!

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Going Camping – Take Your Pet

It’s always hard to leave your beloved four-legged companions behind when you travel, and it’s even harder when you go camping. While you’re hiking, swimming and playing in the great outdoors, your dog is pining away for you at home. Just think of all the adventures you could share with your devoted companion with a little advanced planning and a dog-friendly destination.

The Rules of Pet Camping

Following proper pet-camper etiquette makes for a happy, healthy pooch and a trouble-free outdoor getaway. Arrive at camp prepared with poop scoop bags; a dog towel and grooming brushes to keep your dog’s coat free of dirt, twigs and bugs; a hearty supply of your pup’s favorite food and treats; pet meds, including flea and tick

prevention medication; and plenty of clean drinking water for the drive and the hours you’ll spend hiking and playing in the park. Make sure all of your dog’s shots are up to date and keep a vaccination record in your glove compartment.

Research your camping destination ahead of time for toxic plants and wildlife that may pose a threat to canines, and follow these simple and universal petcamping rules: keep your dog under control and on a six foot leash, never leave your dog unattended or tied up outside your tent or RV, and keep barking to a minimum, especially during campground quiet hours.

For more Camping tips and information go to ReserveAmerica.com

WE HAVE KITTENS, & MORE KITTENS, & MORE KITTENS! We hope you can help!!

Animal Friends of the Valleys is currently experiencing staggering numbers of cats and kittens coming into our shelter this kitten season. In the last month alone, AFV has taken in over 600 kittens and cats from Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, and Menifee, and we expect to see hundreds more before the season ends. These kittens and cats are waiting for love and attention from you.

They need you now more than ever, and we need your help to give these kittens the love and care that they need while they wait to meet their forever families. Animal Friends of the Valleys helps thousands of animals every year, caring for them while they wait for their adoptions, providing emergency medical care to pets in need, offering low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination programs to residents in our communities, and much much more.

It costs the shelter approximately $628 per hour to keep our programs running, not to mention food and essentials for the animals.

In order to keep our doors open and continue to provide shelter to these pets in need, we need your help.

Please consider making a donation in ANY amount today!

We will never stop caring for all of the animals that come through our doors.But every dollar counts. Help make a difference in the lives of a shelter pet.

To learn more about our kitten care program, visit www.animalfriendsofthevalleys/

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PETS

Pet Adoptions of the Month

Retrievers and Friends

Mac and Thumper are lovely, 6 year old Labs. The girls are house trained, well behaved, like the kiddy pool, and ride well in the car. Their family did not have enough time for them and want the dogs to have a better life with more attention.

Timber is a 4 month old Marble Tabby with beautiful markings and a medium length coat. He’s confident, friendly and very playful. He likes toys and treats.

Simba is a very cute 8 week old orange Tabby. He has a lot of personality and is very loving.

Freddie is a little, 5 year old Pygmy goat. He’s castrated, friendly and has been with other female goats, but is now living as an only goat and is a bit lonely.

He does walk on a leash!

If you’re interested in any of these dogs or to see many more available for adoption as well as feline friends, a pig, goat and a bunny, please visit www.retrieversandfriends.com.

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PAGE 30 Temecula Valley Newcomers Come join us for our luncheon on Monday, August 19 at 11:00a.m. Everyone is welcome. Enjoy good food, great company and meet some new friends. If you are new to the Temecula Valley or just want to get out more, meet new people and have some fun, Temecula Valley Newcomers Club (TVNC) is for you.

Come see what it's all about at our monthly luncheon at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Rd. Temecula.

Paid reservations are required at least one week prior to the luncheon, please call Anne (951-677-7149). This club is a social organization with many activities for members such as card games, book clubs, mahjong, bunco, lunch and happy hour groups, theater trips and much more. Please call Isa for club information (951255-1818).Hope to see you at our next meeting!

Club Meeting

Temecula Valley Woman’s Club’s Hollywood Under the Stars

You are invited to the Temecula Valley Woman’s Club’s Hollywood Under the Stars Gala on Saturday, September 7, 5 to 9 pm at the Morgan Estate in Temecula’s Wine Country. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a gourmet dinner followed by the performance of Hollywood Revisited, a stunning and magical musical revue showcasing the actual costumes worn in the original Hollywood films. A no-host bar will be available as well as a silent and live auction. Tickets are $125 per person. Tables of 10 are available with two complimentary bottles of wine. All proceeds will benefit local high school scholarships and other community projects and charities.

GFWC/Temecula Valley Woman’s Club is a 501(c)3 organization. For more information, you may call 951/302-1370 or infotvwc@gmail.com or www.tvwc.com.

Community Events and Activities

Holocaust survivor and author Mark Biederman will be giving a talk based on his book about his father, "SCHLINDER'S LISTED, The Search for My Father's Lost Gold". It is a very special and exciting story. The talk will be held at Congregation B'nai Chaim in Murrieta, CA.For the exact date and time contact the B'nai Chaim office at 951-677-7350.

Lecture - Mark Biederman, Holocaust Survivor

Crafters are invited to participate in the 22nd Annual Temecula United Methodist Church Craft Faire. It is being held Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 42690 Margarita Road, Temecula. Handcrafted Items Only.

Booths are still available—reserve yours now. For more information call the church office at: 951-676-1800 ext 18 or send an email to TUMCCraftFaire@gmail.com Proceeds from this event benefit local mission programs in our community.

Vendors Wanted for Temecula United Methodist Craft Faire

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The City of Temecula is raising awareness throughout the summer to promote safe driving choices and related outreach campaigns throughout the region including DUITT.org (DUI Terminator Team), Riverside County Sheriff’s S.T.R.E.E.T. (Sheriff’s Takeover Racing EnforcEment Team), Southern California Association of Government’s (SCAG) Go Human, and CHP-Temecula’s distracted driver awareness.

The City is saturating its traffic deputies at key locations, and will be implementing traffic calming measures at various locations known for speeding such as the Redhawk Parkway/Vail Ranch “loop” and other locations being evaluated. Currently, the Promenade Temecula has a crashed vehicle on display near the theater to demonstrate the consequences of texting and driving.

Next month, a different crashed vehicle will be in front of City Hall to raise awareness of the dangers of drunk or drug impaired driving. Look for more information over the next few months about the following topics: Did you find all of the words that have to do with • Drunk and/or Drug Impaired DrivLargest Countries in Europe ing - August Drive Safe Awareness

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Also, share this life-changing true story video with your loved ones, produced by the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration related to texting and driving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?tim e_continue=178&v=t7911kgJJZc

You will find other excellent videos on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ USDOTNHTSA/videos

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Rancho California Horsemen’s Association

You are Invited! Please join us for Our 50th Anniversary Celebration The Ride begins at 9:00 am; Chuckwagon Dinner and Chili Cookoff 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Green Acres Ranch, 35750 De Portola Road, Temecula, CA 92592 a campfire atmosphere! Low-key camaraderie to celebrate 50 and 90 wonderful and impactful years!

Hope to see you there!

Rancho California Horsemen’s Association History

Dedication of the trailhead for the Keyways/Renzoni trail back in 2012. In 2018 we were able to reopen that beloved segment thanks to the cooperation of 4 landowners along the route: Heather and Jason Altepeter, John Veness (of Veness Vineyards), Robert Renzoni, and BJ and Wendy Fazeli.

Believe it or not - Rancho California Horsemen’s Association (RCHA) has been working to preserve riding trails in the Temecula Valley since 1969! That’s 50 years!

To celebrate, we invite you to join a ride and dinner marking this momentous milestone. And, we just might also be recognizing one of our Founders/Past Presidents and amazing Cowgirl Hall of Famer, Pat Ommert, who still rides our trails in her 90th year!

The ride will be a leisurely loop around the Valle de Los Caballos. Then, our “Camp Cook” Dave will ring the bell for the Chili Cook-off at 6:30 pm, followed by a delicious Ribs, Chicken, Roast Veggies, Caesar Salad, Baked Potato Bar dinner, topped off with celebratory dessert. Dress is Campfire Casual.

We have some special new logowear with the 50th logo for sale at http://www.uridelikeagirl.com/store/c38/ RCHA_50th_Anniversary%21.html, but anything goes!

Tickets: $ 30 (which includes dinner and one drink ticket, can be purchased online at http://www.rchate mecula.org/news---events.html or by mailing a check to RCHA, P.O. Box 1622, Temecula CA 92593.

DEADLINE is Friday, August 2 so we can plan food. Please notify us at info@rchatemecula.org if you will be riding or bringing chili to compete in the Cookoff!

Enjoy sharing Tales of the Trails in

RCHA was founded in 1969 not only as a riding club but an organization whose primary goals were to establish a trails network in the Temecula Valley that could endure for generations.

The 1960s was a time of development in the area and the Founders worked with the primary land developers (e.g., the Rancho California development) to make sure equestrian easements were in place that would enable connectivity around the area and to and from the flagship equestrian center, which is now Galway Downs RCHA not only helped Riverside County draw the initial trails map for the area, but secured a 100-year license to ride the trails.

The club rededicated itself to its Trails Preservation mission in 2006 when the economy was booming and development heating up again. At that point the Riverside County Parks dept requested that RCHA once again help develop a trail map that would endure. They felt, they said, that they had built out many "trails to nowhere". Connectivity and safety became the goals as tourism was on the horizon.

This trail-mapping project took many years and was eventually folded into the Wine Country Community Plan The Board of Supervisors approved the Wine Country Trails Network which when completely implemented will be a rare achievement of a nationwide trails network that will serve not only equestrians but joggers, hikers, winery visitors and bicyclists as well.

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Stay Safe During an Earthquake: Drop, Cover and Hold On!

Drop: Drop where you are, onto your hands and knees.

Cover: Cover your head and neck with your arms. If a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for shelter. If no shelter is nearby, crawl next to an interior wall (away from windows). Crawl only if you can reach better cover without going through an area with more debris. Stay on your knees; bend over to protect vital organs, Hold On. If you are under a table or desk, hold onto with one hand and be ready to move with it if it moves. If you can’t find a table or desk: hold on to your head and neck with both arms and hands. If seated and unable to drop to the floor: bend forward, cover your head with your arms, and hold on to your neck with both hands.

Keep Yourself Safe After an Earthquake

If an earthquake has just happened, there can be serious hazards such as damage to the building, leaking gas and water lines, or downed power lines.

• Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake.

• Check yourself to see if you are hurt and help others if you have training. Learn how to be the Help Until Help Arrives (Link to: https://community.fema.gov/until-help-arrives) • If you are in a damaged building, go outside and quickly move away from the building.

• Do not enter damaged buildings.

• If you are trapped, protect your mouth, nose and eyes from dust.

Send a text, bang on a pipe or wall, or use a whistle instead of shouting so that rescuers can locate you.

• If you are in an area that may experience tsunamis, go inland or to higher ground immediately after the shaking stops.

• Text messages may be more reliable than phone calls. Save phone calls for emergencies.

• Once you are safe, listen to local news reports via battery operated radio, TV, social media, and cell phone text alerts for emergency information and instructions. Be very careful during post-disaster clean-up of buildings and around debris. Do not attempt to remove heavy debris by yourself. Wear protective clothing, including a longsleeved shirt, long pants, work gloves, and sturdy, thick-soled shoes during clean-up.

If using a wheelchair or a walker with a seat: Lock: Make sure your wheels are locked. Remain seated until the shaking stops.

Cover: Protect your head and neck with your arms, a pillow, a book, or whatever is available.

Hold on: maintain your position with head and neck covered until shaking stops.

Be Safe! Be Prepared! Stay Calm.

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What Is Your Social Media IQ? Does Your LinkedIn Profile Need Help? Part 1

By Nellie Hathorn

Do you have a LinkedIn account that needs refreshing or do you want to set up an account to help yourself network or look for a job? Perhaps you don't know where to start. Let me point you in the right direction. You begin either on your PC or downloading the app from your app store. You will need an email and password to open your account. LinkedIn will guide you through the preliminary sections you will need to fill in for your profile. Here are a few guidelines that can help you get the most out of your LinkedIn profile.

Tip #1 - Use of your personal profile After you create your profile, make sure to post and login on a regular basis. While the presence of company pages is growing on LinkedIn, personal profiles still dominate the platform. You should be posting from your personal profile for maximum networking and engagement. Active, personal profiles get more views and more engagement than a company profile because of the following reasons: • You can't send connection requests or personal messages from a business page • People are more likely to follow a personal profile than a brand • People want to engage with people, not companies • You can’t use LinkedIn Publisher from a business page.

Which means you will need to:

Tip #2 - Update your information regularly It’s an easy thing to forget to update your LinkedIn profile when you’ve completed your education or started a new position at work. However, outdated information doesn’t leave a good impression. People can easily assume you’re not active and will not be worth engaging with. In addition, people often search based on key criteria. If you don’t keep your information updated, you'll be left out of relevant search results - for example, people may search by: Industry, Company, Location or Job Position.

Be sure to consistently update your profile with new accomplishments, skills, and job descriptions. This can be especially helpful when you want to network or search for a job.

Tip #3 - Use polished photos LinkedIn is a platform for business professionals, so it’s important to showcase a professional appearance. There are two primary photos on your LinkedIn profile: 1. Your Headshot -This is the picture people will see every time you show up in someone’s news feed or interact with them, so it’s important that you invest in a high-quality and professional looking photo. Unlike Facebook, LinkedIn is a more professional platform so you don't want a silly or have an unflattering photo. Of course, professional doesn’t mean formal and buttoned-down, so if you’re in a creative industry, a suit and tie could seem out of place. It would be worth getting professional headshots taken.

2. Your Background Photo - Don't leave the default LinkedIn background blank.

Background images can help you communicate your personality, brand, style and showcase valuable information.

Select a quality image that demonstrates your standing within the industry, your location or your brand to maximize this element.

Tip #4 - Write interesting and relevant content

You want the content on your profile to accomplish three things: 1. Clearly communicate your brand story and value 2. Use keywords to show up in relevant search results 3. Provide value and create interest for people who find it

The most important content on your LinkedIn profile is your headline and summary.

Your headline acts as an instant elevator pitch, helping to provide context and a “hook” to keep them on your profile.

Here are some tips for crafting a compelling profile summary: • Use clear and simple language - avoid jargon and acronyms • Communicate concrete results you provide to your customers • State how your different than what else is in the marketplace • Avoid hype and superlatives. For example, don’t claim you’re “the greatest” at something. Stick to facts and measurable achievements.

• Make it easy to read and skim, Include a call-to-action • Provide your contact information • Add external links such as your website and other social profiles. Make sure the links work!

Beyond your headline and summary, you should seek to post content on LinkedIn that people need to know or trending topics.

Tip #5 - Proofread everything Don't forget that LinkedIn is a platform for professionals. Your profile helps establish your credibility and standing within the LinkedIn community. This means that if it’s full of grammar and spelling mistakes, it'll harm your image, and lower your engagement.

Don’t trust your own eyes to catch mistakes either. If you don’t have a human proofreader, make sure you invest in one of the best apps to check your grammar and spelling for you.

I hope this information has helped you get started. In next month's edition we will have Part 2 of "LinkedIn Tips." If you have any social media questions, please email them to socialmediaiq@neighborsnewspaper.com. Have a great day!

Source: Social Media Today, Brad Smith From Nellie Hathorn, Owner-Accipiter Marketing, 951-777-9850

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AUGUST 2019

Murrieta Rotary, Fire & Rescue Department Team Up on Life-Saving Program

The Rotary Club of Murrieta presented the Murrieta Fire and Rescue Department with a $10,000 donation enabling it to purchase PulsePoint, a system capable of increasing the survival rate of sudden cardiac arrests in the City of Murrieta.

Receiving a $10,000 check from Murrieta Rotary were (from left) Deputy Fire Chief David Lantzer, EMS Coordinator Jennifer Antonucci, Chief Scott Ferguson and Fire Marshall Chris Jensen with Rotary President Jacqui Dobens.

The check was presented following a presentation by Jennifer Antonucci, the Department’s EMS coordinator. Antonucci pointed out that “only 10% of patients survive a sudden cardiac arrest, and the goal of the partnership with Rotary is to improve on that 10%.”

The PulsePoint application is available for free download to smartphones, and once it is implemented in Murrieta, residents will be invited to download it on their smartphones or other portable electronic devices.

When a citizen dials 911 to report a medical emergency and the patient is not breathing, the app will engage and app users who have indicated they are trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and willing to assist in case of an emergency can be notified if someone nearby is having a cardiac emergency and may require CPR. If the cardiac emergency is in a public place, the location-aware application will alert users in the vicinity of the need for CPR simultaneous with the dispatch of advanced medical care. The application also directs these potential rescuers to the exaction location of the closes Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Funds to support the partnership with Murrieta Fire were made possible by sponsorships and flag sales at the Club’s annual Murrieta Field of Honor. Produced in partnership with the City of Murrieta, the Field is held annual during the week of Veterans Day. The 11th annual Field of Honor will be held November 9-17 this year.

For information regarding the club or membership visit www.murrietarotaryclub.org, or contact President Jacqui Dobens at 951-667-5227

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2019 Live @ the Plateau Summer Art and Concert Series 2 More Concerts in August The deck and stage area behind the Visitor Center at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve in rural Murrieta has been transformed into an outdoor concert and art exhibition venue. Celebrating 22 years of the Annual Santa Rosa Plateau Art Exhibition and Saturday evenings of tribute concerts, the venue is ready for the final concerts of the season.

August 3 Premier ABBA Experience - ABBA Fab August 10 Willie Nelson Tribute - True Willie Band

Art Exhibition: Focusing on local art, the exhibition will feature the works of 25 local artists conveying the celebration of nature in a wide range of media from pen and ink, oils, watercolor, sculptures, textures and glass. The Exhibition is free to the public during the day beginning thru August 11.

The art show will be open during the Saturday night concerts, but will require a concert admission ticket, purchased in advance.

Concert Series: Plateau Vineyards presents the 2019 Summer Art and Concert Series Live! @ the Plateau…held in conjunction with the annual summer art show. The concerts will be held during the duration of the art show tjru August 10 No tickets are sold on day of the event. Bring your own chair.

Concerts will be held on the outdoor stage behind the Visitor Center. The art exhibition will be inside the Visitor Center. Concert tickets must be purchased in advance. Picnic dinners, provided by The Naughty Pig, must be purchased in advance. Art reception and concert tickets purchased at www.plateauconcertsandart.org.

TICKET INFORMATION ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY – NO SAME DAY TICKETS AT GATE

Concert Tickets • $35 per person–General Public • Children 12 & under free • $25 per person SRPNEF Members

Purchase Tickets and Meals www.plateauconcertsandart.org or in person at Visitor Center, Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve: Visitor Center’s Outdoor Stage & Deck 39400 Clinton Keith, Murrieta, 92562

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