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Azusa Pacific University Faculty Speaking at February 7th School of Education Information Meeting The School of Education at Azusa Pacific University (APU) equips teachers and school counselors for excellence and leadership in educational settings. The APU Murrieta Regional Campus is hosting a free Graduate & Credential Information Meeting on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, from 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm at 40508 Murrieta Hot Springs Road (to the right of Sam’s Club). Attendees will be entered into a raffle.

This information meeting will cover key topics including: program information, admissions requirements, navigating the application process, and important dates and deadlines. This meeting is also a great opportunity for prospective students to speak with APU School of Education faculty and/or advisors.

The APU Murrieta Campus offers a variety of graduate degrees and teaching credentials. Among these are Kindergarten through 12th Grade combined teaching credentials and master’s degrees plus the Masters in School Counseling programs.

APU’s School of Education has earned these notable accreditations: WSCUC Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission, CTC (Commission on Teacher Credentialing), CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, a national accreditor), and the NASP (The National Association of School Psychologists).

APU is a leading Christian university and continues to be recognized annually among the nation’s best colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. The APU Murrieta Regional Center is proud to be a part of Southwest Riverside County for over 30 years.

The February 7th information meeting is for adults and their guests (age 18+). To RSVP for the event go to: murrieta@apu.edu. If you have questions or would like to RSVP by phone please call (951) 304-3400. To learn more about APU and these programs visit www.apu.edu/murrieta

Western Awards Local Students Scholarships for Careers in the Water Industry With higher education costs continuing to rise, Western Municipal Water District (Western) works with local colleges and universities to offer scholarships to Riverside County students. Local institutions, including University of California Riverside (UCR), California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB), Riverside City College and Norco College all offer endowed scholarships from Western for students studying a water-related subject or plan to pursue a career in a waterrelated field.

Since 2003, Western has provided scholarship opportunities to encourage and support students studying a water-related career path.

The Lois B. Krieger Endowed Scholarship is available to CSUSB students pursuing a career in water or geology. The yearly scholarship given is roughly $1,300. For students pursuing public service careers and studying at UCR, the Charles D. Field Endowed Scholarship provides funding for approximately $900 per year. Riverside City College and Norco College hosts the Western Municipal Water District Endowed Scholarship for students studying a water-related subject, for a maximum of $500 per year. For more information on the scholarships, visit wmwd.com and search “scholarships.”

The following students have been awarded scholarships from Western Municipal Water District’s program in 2017: Kyle Peña California State University San Bernardino • Amount - $1,337 Past President of Geology Club Graduate student Career Goal: Paleo Seismologist Eileen Tovar University of California Riverside • Amount - $900 Public policy student Concentration: Environmental & Urban Planning Michael Pimentel Riverside City College • Amount - $500 Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society Transfer to UCR Major: Business Administration Joshua Dailey Norco College • Amount - $500 First generation college student Studying to teach math & science

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Azusa Pacific University Information Meeting: Bachelor Degrees in Psychology & Criminal Justice Make your next career move! Come start the conversation about finishing your bachelor's degree in Psychology or Criminal Justice. Azusa Pacific University (APU) Murrieta Regional Campus is hosting a free Information Meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2018, from 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm at 40508 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Murrieta (to the right of Sam’s Club).

The information meeting will cover program information and admissions requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to hear from and speak with the Program Directors. Attendees will be entered into a raffle.

The benefit of APU Murrieta is that students living or working in the Inland Empire can earn a degree from APU right in their backyard!

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APU offers degree programs that are non-impacted along with rolling enrollment that allows students to enroll at six different start times throughout the year

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Accelerated programs allows students to finish their degree faster

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Convenient scheduling with classes just one or two nights per week

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Classes offered face-to-face on campus

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Classes become a community with fewer students per class, individuals can connect more closely with their peers and instructors

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Tuition discounts are available for qualifying applicants

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Attention to excellence has earned APU notable accreditations including:

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Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUS)

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American Psychological Association (APA)

APU is a leading Christian university and continues to be recognized annually among the nation’s best colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.

The APU Murrieta Regional Campus is proud to be a part of Southwest Riverside County for over 30 years.

APU is a Yellow Ribbon University, Military Friendly School, and Best for Vets College.

The February 8th information meeting is for adults and their guests (age 18+). If you have questions or would like to RSVP please call (951) 304-3400. To learn more about APU and these programs visit www.apu.edu/murrieta

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THANK YOU FEBRUARY 2018

Support Our Local Businesses Alive and Well Natural Healing Center ................31 Animal Friends of the Valley...............................19 Anthony's Ristorante .........................................38 Artistic Expressions Permanent Makeup............39 Azuza Pacific University .....................................4 Barons Market.....................................................3 Butterfield Dog Grooming ..................................19 California Technical Academy .............................5 Coldwell Banker .................................................47 Digifest ..............................................................26

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TEMECULA WINE COUNTRY 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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GAME DAY POPCORN FUN

ART

Freeways Art Exhibition...................................................25

Envoy Mortgage.................................................45 Farmers Wife, The..............................................23 First Light Home Care ........................................25 GI Excellence Inc................................................48 Grace Evangelical Free .......................................20

Jeweler by Design..............................................37 Job Fair - Murrieta Innovation Center ................42 Kids Outlet .........................................................43

Community Events ..........................................................41 Dining: Innovative Chefs in Temecula Valley................................30

Lorimar Winery ..................................................9 Menifee Bible Church .........................................21 Michelle's Place Scholarships............................32 Morton Grabel, Attorney at Law .........................25

NAFE Meetings...................................................42 Naughty Pig Gourmet Meats ..............................35 Old Town Temecula Community Theater ............22 Olivedipity - Tasting ...........................................23 Plumber- Ron Dumas ........................................45

Digital Photography Tips .................................................16 Is Internet Slang Messing Up Our Writing .......................18

KIDS

Valentine’s Night at Vail HQ .............................................28 Want to be On Stage? .....................................................44

Pet Adoptions..................................................................19

Western Student Scholarships ..........................................4 Information Mtg. : Psychology & Criminal Justice ........... 5 Murrieta Students of the Month ........................................7 Traditional Media Ads Still Influence ...............................40

RECIPIES

Healthy Granola...............................................................15 Game Day Popcorn Fun..................................................34 Perfect Valentine Dessert Duo.........................................38

ENTERTAINMENT

At the Center for the Arts ................................................12 Date Festival Headline Entertainment .............................12 Upcoming at the Temecula Theater ................................23 Temecula Symphony Performances................................25 Children’s Youth Theater- Fiddler on the Roof ................27

Mount Palomar Winery ......................................10 My Grannys' Attic ..............................................23

JUST FOR FUN

PETS EDUCATION

Killarneys Irish Pub............................................36 Living Jen ..........................................................33

FAITH

Faithful God in Troubling Times.......................................20 Be a Servant ....................................................................21

TEENS

Community Service Can be Fun .....................................39

VISITING OUR VINEYARDS

Temecula Wine Country Celebrates 50 Years ...................9 Self-Guided Tour of Wine Country ..................................10

FEATURE

The Valentine Card- a Brief History .................................37

FAMILY

The Best Thing to do for your Family ................................8 Raising Teens ..................................................................26

Ponte Estate Winery............................................9 Powers Dentistry ...............................................33 Richard Shuldiner O. D. ....................................17 Sebastain Sidi Valentine Concert........................13 Senior Care Referral Services ............................17

HEALTHY LIVING

Garlic – Why You Need More in Your Diet .......................31

HOME

3 Ways to Throwback Style.............................................45

Sizzler ................................................................15 Studio 395- Dia de los Muertos ..........................7 Subscriptions ......................................................6 Sweet Cheeks Skin & Body Care .........................2 Swim to Shore ...................................................28 Temecula Newcomers Club................................42 Temecula Ridge Dentistry ..................................28 Temecula Valley Chiropractic ............................31 Temecula Valley Rose Society ............................41 Temecula Valley Symphony................................16 Temecula Women's Connection .........................41 Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill ...................................34 Van Avery Prep ..................................................27 Vitagliano Winery...............................................11 Wilson Creek Winery..........................................11 Word Search ......................................................29 Word Search Answer Key...................................29

THE VALENTINE CARD A BRIEF HISTORY

COMMUNITY

Green Acres Interactive Therapy ........................29 Honeycutt Farms................................................35

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FEATURE 14 Changing the Fate of Elephants, Rhinos and Girafes

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Murrieta Students of the Month Announced The Murrieta Chamber of Commerce High School Student of the Month Program was held and the following students were recognized.

Murrieta Mesa High School Senior Brendon Stratton is an outstanding student who maintains a 4.17 GPA while taking five AP classes this year.

Brendan is involved in the Fish and Game Club, Astronomy Club, an environmental conservancy club and the Interact Club. He has applied to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford, Yale, Princeton and Columbia University.

Springs Charter School Senior Zachary Thomas is an exemplary student who maintains straight A’s.

He started out as a volunteer member of the City of Menifee’s youth advisory board and he now works for the City of Menifee. Zach is known for being kind and caring and he has a great work ethic. Zach plans to go to Cal Baptist University and major in sports medicine.

Murrieta Canyon Academy Senior Kaitlyn Carpenter has a heart for other people and she is a ray of sunshine in spite of experiencing the loss of a parent. She is mature, conscientious and resilient.

Kaitlyn helped start the leadership program and Rise Up Club at her. She plans to go to Royale Beauty School next semester and she looks forward to working as a cosmetologist.

Calvary Christian High School Senior Amber Newman is a competitor when it comes to grades and athletics. She maintains an outstanding 4.0 GPA and she was a talented softball player who dreamed of playing at the

college level. After breaking her elbow three times, Amber realized she had to give up that dream. At that point, she turned to God to help her find a new future. She is interested in becoming a teacher.

Murrieta Valley High School Senior Taylor Shimono has never received less than an A in high school and she maintains a 4.45 GPA. She has taken 11 AP classes and is ranked third in her class of 596 students. She is also a four-year member of the lacrosse and golf teams, a member of National Honor Society. Taylor hopes to attend either Stanford, UCLA or UC Davis and she plans to major in biomedical engineering.

Vista Murrieta High School Senior Parker Ennis is an outstanding scholar-athlete who is a leader in JROTC, a member of ASB and a member of the lacrosse team.

Parker loves learning and he has taken 9 AP classes. He has served as Vista Murrieta’s student representative to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Board of Education for three years. He hopes to attend the US Air Force Academy and serve his country in the military as an intelligence officer or civilian affairs officer.

If you wish to learn more about the Student of the Month Program, please contact Sally A. Myers, Founder at (951) 506-8024. If you are interested in sponsoring the Student of the Month program, please contact LouEllen Ficke, Chair of the Murrieta Student of the Month Program at (951 719-1213.

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The Single Best Thing You Can Do For Your Family in 2018

By Joshua Straub Ph.D.

Last year, I wrote about 7 ways to prioritize your family in the new year. I encouraged parents to choose one and act on it. We still use these activities in our family.

But what I learned as a Dad last year, and what I’m continuing to learn, is that prioritizing our family requires us to look in the mirror.

What do I mean? Consider Jesus’ second greatest commandment, “Love others as you love yourself.”

It’s hard to love others if you don’t love yourself. Put another way, you can’t give from an empty tank.

This shows up even more dramatically as parents. On Christmas morning we were opening presents. Because of the cold, everybody had been cooped up inside and had lots of energy. Couple that with the joy and chaos of opening Christmas presents and there was a lot of bouncing off the walls, running around, decreasing patience, lots of wrapping paper, and little LEGO pieces laying on the floor.

Yes, our 5-year-old son wanted to stop everything and put his LEGO set together. My wife, Christi, was eager to get some breakfast, so she obliged.

I reluctantly dug in.

Unfortunately, what should have been a super fun moment became quite a disaster. Have you ever tried to keep 266 pieces from getting lost in the carpet? Or picked up and thrown away with the wrapping paper? My stress level was at about an 8 out of 10 that morning.

Noticing my level of frustration, Christi walked over to offer “help.” In her loving attempt to help me get the LEGO’s cleaned up and do it later, and help bring me from an 8 to a 4, she picked up the tiny open bag with the smallest, tiniest, most minuscule LEGO pieces for the set, and threw it away in the wrapping paper trash bag because she thought it was garbage.

I. May. Have. Lost. It. It wasn’t a good moment. Our son, watching closely, acted out. Christi’s feelings were crushed. And Christmas morning looked very unlike the Cleaver’s.

Fortunately, Christi forgave me, we reconciled, and we learned from it so that we don’t repeat that moment again.

Which is what’s most important. Why? Because one of the biggest mistakes I believe we make as parents is that we too often get hung up on our

kid’s behavior. Their acting out. Their lolly-gagging around when we’re in a hurry. Their inability to sit still or listen. So what do we do? We take out our frustrations on our kids—or on our spouse in front of our kids.

Yet, focusing on our kids is not what research shows matters when it comes to child outcomes. In fact, one research study found that discipline was the 7th most effective parenting strategy to get the outcomes we desire in our kids. What was number one?

Showing love and affection.

But remember, you can’t give love and affection from an empty tank.

Do you know what the second and third most effective parenting strategies were for getting the outcomes we desire most in our kids?

2. A parent’s ability to manage their own stress.

Ouch. Failed there on Christmas morning.

3. How we treat our spouse, or the co-parent.

Double ouch. Definitely blew it there too.

If you’re a parent, please don’t miss this. The top three most important things you can do for your kids have to do with you and who you’re becoming, not them.

So in 2018, don’t just choose activities to prioritize your family. Choose you. Your kids become who you are.

Throughout 2018, ask yourself: How am I growing?

• Am I who I want my kids to grow up to be?

• Is this a behavior I want them to pick up?

• Is this how I want their spouse treating them?

• Am I showing them the love of Jesus today by how I treat them, or others?

As Brene Brown writes, “Who we are, and who we are becoming, is a much stronger predictor of how our kids turn out than what we know about parenting.”

Focus on you—becoming a better human—this year. It may be the most selfless and single best thing you do for your family.

For more help and ideas about parenting go to joshuastraub.com

FEBRUARY 2018

Visiting Our Vineyards

Temecula Valley Wine Country Celebrates 50 Years!

2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country.

The first commercial vineyard in Temecula Valley was established in 1968 by Vincenzo and Audrey Cilurzo.

Since then, the region has grown into a bustling wine tourism destination, with more than 50 licensed wineries, 70 growers, lodging, dining and entertainment among the vines, and more than 5000 domestic and international wine awards.

The theme for the 50th Anniversary is “The People, Passion and Perseverance,” underscoring wine country’s history, while highlighting the entrepreneurs who pour their hearts into growing quality grapes and making premium wines year after year. The theme will be woven into all events and programming throughout 2018, culminating in a vineyard celebration dinner in association with California Wine Month, harvest and the annual CRUSH event, Temecula Valley’s signature wine and culinary showcase. Stay tuned for more information on www.temeculawines.org.

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FEBRUARY 2018

Visiting Our Vineyards

Visit Temecula Wine Country On Your Own, Self-Guided Tour The following information is provided by the Temecula Wine Growers for more on the growers visit www.temeculawines.org Whether you're a first time visitor or one of our regulars, planning a wine tasting tour through Temecula Valley wine country can be a daunting task!

We've come up with several SELF-GUIDED "tours" by grouping wineries into categories that we hope may make the decision-making process easier. Mind you, these are simply suggestions. When, where and which wineries you visit is always your choice and can be done at your own leisurely pace.

Familiar Favorites There's always something new - even at established wineries you've visited many a time. These long time favorites provide a dose of Temecula Valley

history along with great wines.

Stops: Baily Vineyard & Winery, Callaway Vineyard & Winery, Hart Winery, Maurice Car'rie Vineyard & Winery, Mount Palomar Winery, Thornton Winery

Calle Contento Wine Trail Truly 'off the beaten road', the wineries located along this less busy trail just off of Rancho California Road are well worth the turn.

Stops: Briar Rose Winery, Falkner Winery, Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery, Lumiere Winery, Peltzer Family Cellars, Vindemia Vineyard & Estate Winery

Mid-Week Visit Step out mid-week and enjoy a day in wine country away from the weekend crowds. Visit these wineries on the less busy weekdays to enjoy them at their best.

Stops: Danza del Sol Winery, Falkner Winery, Miramonte Winery, Monte De Oro Winery, Ponte Winery, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Wiens Family Cellars, Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyard

Off The Beaten Path The road less traveled often leads visitors to discover small, hidden wineries that may just become preferred stops. Tour off the main drag to encounter these beloved boutiques.

Stops: Briar Rose Winery, Chapin Family Vineyards, Doffo Vineyard & Winery, Foot Path Winery, Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Lumiere Winery, Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery, Vindemia Vineyard & Estate Winery

De Portola WineTrail The wineries just to the south of Rancho California Road make up the DePortola Wine Trail. These properties are set within the more rural, equestrian side of the Temecula Valley.

Stops: Cougar Vineyard & Winery, Danza del Sol Winery, Fazeli Cellars, Frangipani Estate Winery, Leoness Cellars, Masia de la Vinya, Oak Mountain Winery, Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery

Racho California TrailWest Upon entering the Temecula Valley via Rancho California Road, these wineries will be the first that you encounter. Included is an array of small, medium and large wineries to enjoy.

Stops: Baily Vineyard & Winery, Bel Vino Winery, Callaway Vineyard & Winery, Europa Village, Hart Winery, Miramonte Winery, Mount Palomar Winery, Thornton Winery

Rancho California Trail East Located just past the Calle Contento Wine Trail - just a bit up the road are easy to find favorites where you're sure to find something to make everyone happy.

Stops: Avensole Vineyard & Winery, Chapin Family Vineyards, Doffo Vineyard & Winery, Maurice Car'rie Vineyard & Winery, Monte De Oro Winery, Ponte Winery, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Wiens Family Cellars, Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyard

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Visiting Our Vineyards Something For Everyone

If what you're looking for is a variety of varietals, head to these wineries.

Each offers a large selection of both red and white wines. You're sure to find a favorite at each.

Stops: Bel Vino Winery, Danza del Sol Winery, Leoness Cellars, Longshadow Ranch Vineyard & Winery, Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Oak Mountain Winery, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyard

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Temecula Map Guide

Third Annual Rotary Taste of the World Benefit to be Held

Old World/New World Temecula Style These wineries tend to favor the flavor of their relative ancestry. French, Italian, Spanish and Argentinean wines prevail almost solely at each.

Stops: Cougar Vineyard & Winery, Doffo Vineyard & Winery, Europa Village, Fazeli Cellars, Ponte Winery, Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery http://www.temeculawines.org/winery-tours/self-guided.php

Pick up a copy of The Temecula Map Guide at one of the Wineries or hotels.

It is the perfect tool for mapping out your tour of Wine Country. Cheers!

ENTERTAINMENT

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FEBRUARY 2018

Temecula Presents Front & Main 2017 Dance Festival Winner: Nannette Brodie Dance Theatre The Old Town Temecula Community Theater invites Temecula residents and visitors as Temecula Presents showcases Nannette Brodie Dance Theatre (NBDT) on February 3, 2018 at 8:00pm. Front & Main Dance Festival 2017 Winner, NBDT is known for producing concerts of wit, spirit and compelling athleticism, performs each season in theaters throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. During the last twenty years, the company has toured nationally and internationally to Europe and Mexico.

NBDT is celebrating 30 years performing in Southern California. The various members of the company have trained and performed in numerous dance and theatre disciplines. The company has grown in popularity since 1986 reaching over 370,000 viewers of all ages.

In support of the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, NBDT will be reaching out to the surrounding colleges, high schools and dance studios with master classes. There will be instructors from NBDT at MSJC (Menifee Campus), a master class at Temecula Valley High School, and at Dunamix Dance Studio.

In particular, Erica Villalpando, alumnus of Elsinore High School and the Rehearsal Director for NBDT, will be teaching an intensive workshop building a dance for their students. Students will perform as a Curtain Raiser for the February 3, 2018 concert with NBDT. This is an amazing opportunity for high school students to share the stage with a professional dance company.

Temecula Presents along with NBDT continue to educate the community through arts and culture. Nannette Brodie Dance Theatre will offer a free Master Dance Class on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 1:00 pm in Old Town Temecula Community Theater Dance Studio. Please contact the Ticket Office to sign up.

Temecula Presents’ 13th Season Dance Series also features Avocado Dance Theatre (ADT), March 16 and 17, 2018. ADT has been our resident dance group since 2012 lead by Lori Craig Torok our Dance Scholar-In- Residence. This sea-

At the California Center for the Arts Whose LIVE Anyway?

THURSDAY, JAN 25 - 7:30 PM A completely improvised 90-minute non-stop laugh riot created by comedy legends!

One of the California Center for the Arts’ all-time favorites returns with an all-star cast and non-stop laughs.

Original members of the hit comedy improv show, Whose Line Is It Anyways?, reunite for an evening of games, songs, and scenes all completely improvised right in front of your eyes! Based on audience suggestions, watch these masters of comedy create a show that will leave you laughing the entire drive home.

For tickets go to: https://my.artcenter.org Tickets: $25-75

son ends with the final Front & Main Dance Festival the week of May 29, 2018 through June 3, 2018. Please mark your calendar to be part of this special community outreach event.

Tickets are on sale now at Temecula’s Theater and online at www.TemeculaTheater.org. For more information, please contact the Ticket Office at 866.OLD.TOWN, 866.653.8696.

Annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Headliner Entertainment Announced The Annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is pleased to announce a star-studded performer lineup for the 2018 Fair.

Platinum-selling country star Chase Rice will be performing at the Fair on Saturday, February 17th at 7:30 p.m. Rice just released his highly anticipated sophomore album, Lambs & Lions. His first single from Lambs & Lions, “Three Chords & The Truth,” is currently Top 40 and climbing the country charts and available at digital retailers now. The past few years have been monumental ones for Rice with a world-wide tour including opening runs for country megastars like Kenny Chesney and Dierks Bentley, and is currently on the road headlining his 2017 Lambs & Lions Tour.

Los Rieleros del Norte will perform on Sunday, February 18th at 7:30 p.m. The band formed in Ojinaga, Chihuahua in 1984 and later moved to Texas. Los Rieleros del Norte are one of the oldest norteño bands performing today. They have recorded many albums over the years and include: Estampida Norteña, Prieta Orgullos and Aventura Pasada. Among their many songs, “El Columpio” and “Te Quiero Mucho” are two of their many singles, which have been at the top of the Mexican music Billboards.

Lou Gramm, founding member of Foreigner, with Foghat will take the stage at the Fair on Saturday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. Lou Gramm was born in Rochester, NY, and began his musical career in is mid-teens, playing in local bands. Gramm became one of the most successful rock vocalists of the late 1970s and 1980s with Foreigner. Foreigner had hit songs to include “Feels Like the First Time”, “Cold as Ice” and “Hot Blooded”. His unique vocals have made Foreigner one of Billboard’s Top 100 Artists of All Time in hit songs history.

Foghat is truly a timeless band with hits like “Slow Ride”, “Fool for the City” and “Third Time Lucky”. Formed in 1971, Foghat has earned eight Gold records, one Platinum record and one Double-Platinum record.

They continue to release new music every few years and still continue to tour. With a thunderous blend of blues, boogie and rock ’n’ roll there is no way Foghat will disappoint!

On the last day of the Fair, Sunday, February 26th, Super Fiesta will pack the house with excitement. Performing in the Fantasy Springs Concert Pavilion at 3pm is Carmen Jara, Banda Pachuco and Los Tequileros de Ramon Jimenez.

The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, the desert’s leader in gaming and entertainment. The Fair, in Indio, runs February 16-25. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Purchase your tickets early and receive them at a discounted price: $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for youth, $8 for group tickets or bus tours (minimum of 25), and $22 for Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands. For more information, call 800.811.FAIR or visit DateFest.org where you can buy and print your Fair tickets at home.

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Changing the Fate of Elephants, Giraffes, and Rhinos Do you know where the elephants, giraffes, and rhinoceros are headed?

Sadly, often into the rifle sites of poachers and trophy hunters.

By Carol Malin

The World Wildlife Fund reports that the number of rhinos poached in South Africa has increased by a staggering 21 percent since 2013, greatly due to a widespread cultural belief that Mike Veale, founder of Global Conservation rhino horn offers medicinal Force and Macy Brown in South Africa. benefits. The International Union for Conservation of Nature states that giraffes are “at a risk of extinction, with nearly 40 percent of their population lost in the last three decades” as a result of poaching and trophy hunting. Trophy hunting was glamorized by the writings of Hemingway in the 1930s, but today with animal populations dwindling opinions have changed, as clearly seen by the public outrage over the 2015 killing of Cecil the lion.

Elephants are not faring well either as they are targeted by poachers for their tusks. For nearly a decade South Africa was known as somewhat of a safe haven for elephants, but poachers have now returned.

Temecula resident Macy Brown has placed wildlife poaching on her hit list. Macy, a graduate of Temecula Valley High School, has held an interest in animal welfare her entire life. Always following her passion for animals, Macy volunteered at Nurtured

By Nature in Valley Center, and Wild Wonders wildlife refuge in Bonsall. At 20, she joined the Global Conservation Force (GCF) team in Oceanside.

In October, after working for a year with GCF, Macy traveled to South Africa as a project coordinator to assist in the group’s efforts against

poaching at the Amakhala Game Reserve. Today Africa is a land of tremendous change: traditional heritage, modern values, wildlife survival, and the threat of extinction of several African wildlife species. Three of these species, rhinos, elephants and giraffes have been taken up as causes by GCF. “The goal of this GCF project is to get an anti-poaching mounted unit up and running at the game reserve in order to help reduce the poaching crisis in that region,” says Macy. “Three to four rhinos are killed every day.

The anti-poaching rangers will help provide better protection to rhinoceros and many animals, large and small, in the region. I documented the trip through video and photos to show what was accomplished and how the funds earned at two GCF fundraisers hosted in San Diego helped us to purchase equipment for the rangers and horses.”

Macy continued, “GCF is a well-bonded group, all with the same views to end poaching and fight GCF Anti-poaching Unit Ranger. extinction. I have been inspired by many people over the years, but most recently GCF founder, Mike Veale.”

Mike Veale is the founder and president of Global Conservation Force. Veale worked extensively with North African White Rhinos as the Senior Mammal Keeper at San Diego Safari Park, Escondido. He recognized that the rhino population was severely threatened due to poaching and decided to take action. He left California to train and work as an antipoaching ranger at Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Returning to San Diego in 2014, Veale founded GCF to help protect threatened and endangered species and save habitat.

“The fight against poaching is real and anti-poaching rangers need all the support they can get,” says Macy.

“Every person can make a difference. People may find out more about GCF and how they can help at GlobalConservationForce.org.”

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A Positive Path to a Healthy New You (Family Features) For many people, the New Year brings the resolve to just say no to indulgent food and drink, to inactivity and to a host of other unhealthy habits.

However, you can also approach your reset with balance and positive thinking.

This can be your year to say “yes” and rework the all-or-nothing mentality, which can be a more mindful way to reach your goals.

From eating with purpose to finding healthier options for tasty meals, making small changes can help you reap rewards throughout the year. Start 2018 with a clean slate of practical and attainable eating goals that are realistic for the life you want to lead by shopping at a grocery store like ALDI, a one-stop shop with a wide selection of high-quality, affordable food choices. Whether you follow a paleo, plant-based or organic eating plan, all of the following nutritious options can be incorporated into your lifestyle and budget for less than $20: • SimplyNature Organic Coconut Oil: This trendy ingredient can elevate better-foryou recipes like this Cranberry Orange Chia Granola. You can also use it as a replacement for butter or vegetable oil because it’s a versatile choice for both sweet and savory dishes.

• SimplyNature Chia Seeds: Use chia seeds to top your smoothie, overnight oats or make chia pudding in the morning for an easy way to power up the most important meal of the day. Chia seeds serve up protein, fiber and antioxidants.

• Earth Grown Black Bean or Veggie Burgers: If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, or just want to join the Meatless Monday movement, black bean burgers are one option to try.

• Earth Grown Vegan Shredded Cheese: This dairy-free cheese is a tasty addition to vegan recipes.

• SimplyNature Organic Popcorn: Movie nights call for popcorn, and this organic version can quickly become a family favorite. Each serving provides 3 grams of both fiber and protein.

Part of making healthy choices includes finding quick and easy recipes. Discover how easy it is to make fresh meals at home with this better-for-you recipe and find more options at aldi.us.

Cranberry Orange Chia Granola Recipe courtesy of Chef Linsey, ALDI Test Kitchen 2 1/2 6 1/4 5 1 3/4 3 1 1/2 1/2

cups Millville Old Fashioned Oats ounces Southern Grove Shelled Pistachios, chopped cup SimplyNature Chia Seeds ounces Southern Grove Dried Cranberries tablespoon orange zest cup SimplyNature Organic Wildflower Honey tablespoons SimplyNature Organic Coconut Oil teaspoon Stonemill Essentials Pure Vanilla teaspoon Stonemill Essentials Ground Cinnamon teaspoon ground Stonemill Essentials Sea Salt Grinder

Heat oven to 325 F. In large bowl, combine oats, pistachios, chia seeds, cranberries and orange zest. Toss until orange zest is evenly distributed.

In separate medium bowl, combine honey, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Heat in microwave 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking in 30-second intervals until coconut oil is melted.

Add honey mixture to oat mixture. Toss until thoroughly coated. Transfer to parchment- or foil-lined baking sheet. Spread into even layer and bake in center of oven 20 minutes.

Stir and continue cooking until evenly browned, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Serve with yogurt or enjoy on its own.

Note: Granola can be stored in airtight container up to 3 weeks.

Source ALDI

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All Things Digital Photography Let’s Get Started

By Dick Cronberg It’s good to be back!

For those of you that are regular readers of Neighbor’s Newspaper you will remember that I wrote a column about bird watching and wildlife photography for several years. We then moved to Orange County for a year only to return to the beautiful Temecula Valley. I am pleased to resume my column. But this time I’m going to cover all things digital photography.

A brief history of my background is in order for the new readers. My wife Karen and I moved here 9 years ago from Southern Oregon where we lived for 38 years.

I’ve been a professional photographer for over 40 years. We owned camera stores and photo labs for 18 years and I have taught photography for over 35 years.

Shortly after we moved here we began participating in various art shows throughout Southern California. I also began teaching photography at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. Through these classes we found so much enthusiasm for photography that the Inland Empire Photo Club (www.iephotoclub.com.) was born. Now in it’s sixth year there are over 150 members.

Photo Quiz: In scenic photography, what is the “Golden Hour”?

For the past two years I’ve had the wonderful experience of teaching digital photography for the City of Temecula. It’s been a very fulfilling venture for me being able to share my knowledge and meet so many new friends.

In future columns I will share my ideas about how to get the most out of your camera. We’ll cover subjects like which cameras are good for beginners, all about lenses and other accessories, composition, some misconceptions about digital photography, where to go to get great photos locally and further out, the best times of day and weather conditions to shoot and how to get prize-winning photos.

We’ll also visit with talented local photographers. We’ll find out how they started, who helped them along the way, and we’ll hopefully get some “inside” tips on how to get better.

I know many of you have just received new cameras for Christmas or have one that you want to learn how to use. I hope to inspire you to learn everything you can about your camera and all the joy photography can bring you and your family.

Looking back nine years ago when we first moved to the Temecula Valley I never realized the thirst for all things photography! There are so many of you that love the art and are eager to learn more. Hopefully this column, the photo club and the photo classes in Temecula will help fill that void.

You can always e-mail me with your comments or questions at the e-mail address below. I’ll look forward to hearing from you. If you’re interested in photography classes the City of Temecula offers beginning to advanced classes. Just go to www.TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD.org.

Photo tip: If you are shooting photos from a tripod and your lens had IS (image stabilization) or VR (vibration reduction) turn it off before shooting. These programs are designed for reducing vibration caused by your body movements.

However, if there is no vibration because you’re using a tripod these systems will actually make vibration!

Richard Cronberg dkcron@yahoo.com • www.richard-cronberg,pixels.com Photo Quiz Answer: The Golden Hour is that short period of time at dawn or at sunset when the light is special (golden).

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The Search for Elder Care - When is the Right Time?

By Catharine Shepard, President of Senior Care Referral Specialists, Inc. “Family” – the word evokes feelings of love, loyalty, and responsibility. In years gone by, families were able to care for their elderly loved ones as they aged, and often took them into their homes. Today, however, most families require two incomes to provide for the daily needs of a household, and the option to care for the elderly in our life is not always possible… yet, the need remains.

In working with families to help them understand their options for eldercare, we often find one of the most basic questions asked is “How do I know if my elderly family member really needs care?” It seems obvious to the family that something needs to be done, because there have been indications of need – a fall, a hospitalization, medication mismanagement, confusion, or even just the inability to accomplish the simple errands of life due to age and compromised abilities, such as driving.

Typically, when there is concern, there is a need. When you realize your loved one is not able to care for themselves properly or is need of assistance to accomplish daily activities, it is time to take a serious look at how best to provide for the situation at hand, and take appropriate steps. Here are just a few ideas to begin evaluating their needs…

• Check the cabinets and drawers in the kitchen – are the dishes and silverware thoroughly clean, or are there remnants of food that might draw insects? Are items where they should be? For example, maybe there are eggs in the pantry, and scissors in the freezer!

• Observe your loved one cooking – how do they handle hot pans, and what are they putting in a microwave – is their understanding of basic cooking skills beginning to be compromised by memory loss? Could this be a safety hazard?

• How are they doing with medication management? Are pills scattered through drawers, or are the pill bottles too full for the timeframe in which they were ordered?

Have you noticed any unusual behaviors in your loved one? Medication mismanagement is a key reason for many emergency room visits.

• How is the hygiene of your loved one? Have you noticed repetition in clothing, or a fear of showering? Lack of personal hygiene can lead to a urinary tract infection

(UTI). UTIs are known to speed the progression of Dementia and may even lead to Sepsis if not treated.

• Have there been multiple falls, or multiple hospitalizations? This indicates an immediate need for oversight! Prevention is key to your loved one’s physical safety.

With proper guidance, you can learn about the best care options for consideration. This could mean a combination of in-home care services and family assistance, with preparatory steps for longer term care. If the care needs are significant, you can learn which types of care settings would best fit the specific clinical and social needs involved, meet the family’s budget for care, as well as gain an understanding of the regulations which may impact your choice. There are solutions – but the first step is to recognize the problems.

We invite you to contact us with questions or visit our website for further information. We can educate you about the types of senior care available and associated costs, as well as how to pay for senior care, including private pay, and the various government programs that may be of assistance, especially for veterans and widowed spouses of veterans.

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Is Internet Slang Messing Up Our Writing Habits?

Netspeak Texting and other digital technologies are upending the way we write. Some say that netspeak—meaning writing that uses shortcuts, little or no punctuation, and plenty of emojis—is turning us into a nation of illiterates. But, is that really the case? Not quite!

Read on to discover how netspeak is redefining the written English language.

Shorthand Admit it. When we text, we tap out the letters quickly and hit send without paying much attention to spelling.

We also write in shorthand, or eliminate vowels, a style that's “vry esy to lrn.”

Auto correct often comes to our rescue in these cases, but sometimes it comically misses the mark. So what? Everyone gets it, right? Just make sure those poor spelling habits don't carry over to your formal or professional writing. Your client may not get the meaning behind that ridiculous autoCode-switch Frequently, we write messages as one long thought—with no periods or capitalization to indicate the beginning of a new sentence. Sometimes, we interrupt our thoughts with exclamation points or gratuitous emojis to make sure the reader gets our meaning. Research suggests that some students raised on netspeak struggle with code-switching—or alternating between formal grammar and the unstructured syntax used online.

Formal writing is getting more conversational these days, especially when it comes to blogs and digital content (see our article on interrupting sentences for more on that!). So, maybe netspeakers won't have to make too big of an adjustment when it comes to the formal written Abbreviations TBH ("to be honest"), using abbreviations, acronyms, and numbers instead of words in text messages is another questionable writing habit that’s steadily creeping into academic and professional writing. NSFW is even in the dictionary now.

AFAIK ("as far as I know"), it’s not okay 2 write let’s have a F2F 4 "face toface" when you’re corresponding with business associates. And, when students use the letter u for the word you, teachers have every right to respond: R U 2 BZ 2 write? Or R U 2 lazy? Hieroglyphics, anyone?

Symbolism On the internet, symbolism isn't just a clever literary device. People now substitute emoticons and emojis for words. Maybe one day, there will even be an emoji dictionary . . . .

Using symbols in social-media messaging is a fast, easy, and fun way to communicate. Of course, discretion is nice: Using that smiley face with sunglasses could make you look too laid back or checked out when sending emails at work.

Slang Who doesn't love slang, those informal words and phrases that provide colorful and expressive ways to communicate. Folks often use slang in everyday speech, and since netspeak is a lot like spoken language, it’s natural for these

words to seep into socialmedia messaging. Obviously, slang isn't always appropriate in a formal context, so choose your words wisely, but more and more slang is making its way into our formal lexicon: binge-watch and manbun, just saying.

Stream of Consciousness Let's face it: Social media can make us lazy thinkers.

We often write in stream-ofconsciousness, without organizing or editing our ideas.

Researchers are finding that students and employees absorb more information— and do more active thinking— when writing by hand rather than typing notes on the computer. But, at what cost to the environment?

Plagiarism In the digital age, it’s all too easy to plagiarize someone's work or ideas. But, not all information in cyberspace is free for the taking. Let's state the obvious: If you do borrow someone’s words, make sure it's in quotation marks and that you cite the source!

Illegible Scrawl Even in the digital age, there are still times when you’ll need—or want—to handwrite something. A handwritten love letter won’t disappear in 10 seconds like a Snapchat. Handwritten thank-you notes are considered proper etiquette in many circles. So, keep this old adage in mind: “if you don’t use it, you lose it.” It’s fast and easy to write with a computer keyboard. But, your handwriting will deteriorate if you don’t pick up a pen or pencil now and then to craft a personalized message. Give it a try!

Bidialectal Here's the good news: If we pay attention to these habits, we can be bidialectal, or capable of using two dialects of the same language. Texting is a different genre of writing than educational or professional writing, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing. Rather than destroying our old writing habits, social-media messaging can actually enrich it. Here's to the ever-evolving English language.

For more interesting ways to stay in touch with today’s use of the English language, go to Dictionary.com.

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Pet Adoptions of the Month Retrievers and Friends

Taylor is a 4 year old Flat Coat Retriever. He has a great temperament, walks well on a leash, is housetrained and good with other dogs, no cats.

To inquire about any of the dogs mentioned here or see many others as well as some feline friends, please visit: www.retrieversandfriends.com.

Patches is a handsome 9 month old Lab mix. He is very nice and good with other dogs.

Titus is a 7 year old Labradoodle.

He is very well behaved, housetrained and good with other dogs. His family was moving.

Cheyenne is a friendly 7 month old Retriever Shepherd mix. She is playful, good with other dogs, smart and wants to please.

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For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 NLT

A Faithful God in Troubling Times

By Pastor John Steward

The Prophet Jeremiah sat weeping looking out over Jerusalem. His heart was broken and overcome with despair as he beheld the rubble and ruin of his beloved Jerusalem.

This glorious city, once called the perfection of beauty, now lay devastated and destroyed by the hands of the Babylonian army. The weeping prophet smelled the stench of decaying bodies as he sorrowfully watched the remnant of this once proud, but now broken people, desperately sifting through the ruin of their homes and community.

Arguably, the greatest source of his sorrow, was that this tragedy could have been averted. Jeremiah had repeatedly warned God’s children to repent and seek God! But they mocked and imprisoned God’s prophet. The Israelites continued to rebel against God until it was too late. If they had only listened. In the first 20 verses of Lamentations 3, Jeremiah felt that even God had turned against him. Everywhere he looked things seemed totally hopeless. But then a remarkable change of mind occurred. Jeremiah applied a remarkable truth that changed him in the midst of his troubles.

Jeremiah wrote, “this I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. Through the LORD’S mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” (Lamentations 3:21-24) Based on his circumstances it shouldn’t surprise anyone that Jeremiah was depressed.

But then he began to think differently; he began to process his devastating circumstances by bringing God into the equation! As he began to think about who he knew God to be and about His Word and His promises, Jeremiah experienced new hope! The same truth and promise is our singular hope today. The “bad news” of each day can move our hearts to sorrow and dismay, but it need not drive us into ceaseless defeat and depression. Because in the Lord we have hope; He is our hope and every believer in Jesus Christ has been born again in a living hope because Jesus Christ has risen from the dead.

Jeremiahs cure for feeling personally defeated and depressed was found in looking up to the Lord! “This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. Through the LORD’S mercies we are not consumed . . .” He recognized that our inner attitudes about life are just as important as our circumstances. As we see in our text, Jeremiahs view of his circumstances radically improved, when he refocused his mind on the LORD! He stopped thinking about himself and started thinking about God. Focusing on ourselves and our problems is always depressing. Focusing on God and His goodness is always encouraging.

Jeremiah changed his mindset, “Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed . . .” He recognized that as bad as things were, he was still alive in the midst of the devastation. He realized that all Israel deserved to be destroyed and it was only by God’s mercies that any remained alive. Had God not mercifully spared Jeremiah, he would not have even been around to see and make sense of this mess! In fact, it is only by God’s mercies that any of us are alive and have any form of hope!

Our lives are in His hands. While the LORD is under no obligation to save, sustain or otherwise deal favorably with any of us, Jeremiah also remembered that God’s “compassions fail not. They are new every morning.” God’s punishments are not rejection, but necessary acts of a loving Father to help His children grow. God never ceases to love His children. His mercy flows from His compassions and His promises lavished upon His children each day!

Jeremiah had previously reminded the children of Israel that the Lord had a plan for them and His thoughts toward them were “thoughts of peace and not evil, to give them a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11) Such promises reminded Jeremiah, “Great is Your faithfulness!” God was faithful to warn of what He would do. God was faithful to do what He warned. But most importantly - God is faithful to love and show mercy. The Lord’s great, steadfast, covenant-keeping love is still in effect, and because of it and because of God’s never-failing mercies, Israel was not consumed.

This implies God had not rejected them forever. He still had a plan and purpose for Israel as his chosen people. We can count on Him to be faithful to his promises to us as well.

In sorrow and affliction Jeremiah came to a deeper understanding of God’s steadfast love and His great faithfulness. What Jeremiah alone needed and what we most need is not of this world, but is found only in our Savior. If the Lord is “our portion”, then we are strengthened by that which cannot be exhausted or destroyed.

God is our eternal source of strength, hope, and blessing. Our circumstances and emotions fluctuate, but God is always good, loving, merciful, and kind! He never changes; “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Heb. 13:8).

To build one’s life on that which is always changing is to invite constant unrest and disappointment, but to build on the changeless and matchless promises of God is to have peace and confidence.

“For in Him we live and move and have our being!” (Acts 17:28) We were created to live in dependence upon the Lord and to entirely entrust our lives to Him in the hope and expectation of His lovingkindness and faithfulness. The Prophet Isaiah declared: “They that wait upon the Lord will renew their strength” (Isiah 40:31) The Psalmist cried out as he struggled to see the unrighteous prosper, while the righteous suffered, “My flesh and my heart fail: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever”. (Psalm 73:26) Therefore, be it in sorrow, depression, weakness or crisis, even if every resource we have is to fail, the Lord is our hope and our strength forever.

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In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” ~1 Peter 5:5 NLT

Jon Campbell…Servant

By Joni Eareckson Tada

"This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word." ~ Isaiah 66:2 A good friend of mine went home to be with Jesus. His name was Jon Campbell, and he was quite a servant. Whenever we were together, Jon would somehow, someway hunt down the keys to my van and take it to the car wash. I tried to hide my keys several times, but to no avail. An hour or so later, I'd look out the window and there he'd be wiping the hubcaps. I never kept my van clean, but he sure did.

You may not think Jon's service was all that unusual. But up until he went to heaven, Jon served as president of one of the most prominent media organizations in the United States. He served on the board of trustees of col-

leges, and he helped lead a prestigious national association with thousands of members. Jon was a busy man with many ministry priorities...and cleaning my van should not have been one of them. But it was.

That's because Jon was not only a servant, but a humble one. He delighted in finding lowly, menial tasks with which most people never bothered.

He enjoyed doing things quietly and discreetly, and he never drew attention to himself. Jon was truly "humble and contrite in spirit." All of us who knew him are absolutely certain it's because he trembled at God's Word.

Cultivate a spirit of humility today by doing a simple act of service and doing it anonymously. Folding towels for your roommate...cutting roses for the desk of a new employee...baking cookies for your co-workers...taking out trashcans for an elderly neighbor...scholarshiping a child with a disability to attend camp...giving a gift certificate to a working single mom...washing a car for a friend.

Lord Jesus, may I follow Your example of humble service today. Give me the resolve to delight in doing things quietly without drawing attention to myself.

Blessings, Joni and Friends Taken from Pearls of Great Price Copyright © 2006 Printed with permission by Joni & Friends Disability Center.

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OLD TOWN.TEMECULA

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Sherry Williams Hosts Jazz at The Merc Each Thursday at 7:30 pm you will be treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as The Merc.

Sherry and her friends bring you straightahead jazz every Thursday evening in this acoustically inspired space.

The Mercantile is one of Temecula's original buildings and has been beautifully restored.

Upcoming Jazz at The Merc Schedule January 25 - Bruce Lett Quartet featuring Nic Mancini...

February 1 - Sherry Williams Quartet February 8 - Roy McCurdy Quartet February 15 - John Rodby and Talya Ferro "Harlem Haunts My Mind" February 22 - Mtafiti Imara with Rob Thorsen, Joshua White and Russell Bizet March 1 - Cathy Segal Garcia March 8 - Bruce Forman and Carey Frank"The Red Guitar" plus B3 Adventures March 15 - Bill Mays and Peter Sprague March 22 - Paulette McWilliams March 29 - Michael LeVan Trio

The Mercantile 42051 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590 866.OLD.TOWN (866.653.8696 www.TemeculaTheater.org

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Upcoming at the Temecula Theater 7th Annual Jazz Festival Sunday, March 11, 2018 2PM Temecula Theater’s beloved Annual Jazz Festival, now celebrating its 7th year, is sure to be another hit. Enjoy music from the Elvio Ditta Trio in the Courtyard at 12:30pm. There will also be food, art, jewelry, and much more available. Sensational artists and fine musicians from the Desert, Inland Empire, and Los Angeles areas will entertain you including The Keith Droste Trio, Jeff Stover Band with Don Rice, and Andy Fraga. Juilliard pianist Joel Whenhardt and his father Colin on saxophone will also perform, as well as Temecula favorite, Brian Bettger on trumpet. This year, the Jazz Festival features popular singer Mike Costley, the remarkable vocalist and pianist Yve Evans, and special guest world-class jazz guitarist, Doug McDonald.

Tickets: www.TemeculaTheater.org $37 Regular* $35 Senior/Military $32 Pick 5 $25 Student $31 Group of 15+**

Noises Off February 8,9,10, 15,16,17 2018

By Michael Frayn Through special arrangement with Samuel French Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage, intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.

Tickets: www.TemeculaTheater.org $15 Groups 10 + $12 Thursdays $27 Orchestra $17 Parterre/ Balcony $27 Orchestra $22 Parterre Sat.

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Innovative Chefs Cook Up Unique Culinary Creations in Temecula Temecula Valley’s restaurant scene is a hub for artisanal eats, innovative flare, locally-sourced ingredients, and unique menu options. The region features a wealth of dining options, from quick bites and small plates at local eateries to sipping wine and perfect pairings while fine dining in wine country.

These five Temecula Valley top chefs are bringing the best of their culinary creations to Temecula Valley. Their A-game is heating up a restaurant scene that’s begging to be discovered. Visitors can plan a mid-week trip to Temecula Valley to try out the region’s culinary creations and innovative chef recipes without the crowds, while exploring the restaurants of Wine Country, Old Town Temecula, and Pechanga Resort and Casino.

Leah Di Bernardo, E.A.T. Marketplace

Gerry Kent, PUBlic House PUBlic Restaurants offer an ever-changing, seasonal, “farm to table” menu that complements the moods of the seasons. Their menus are inspired by Gerry Kent, an award winning chef and restaurateur, who envisioned the profound role restaurants play in patron’s lives: “[Restaurants] create food that fits how you are feeling… [with] what’s available.” With a strong focus on the feelings and emotions food pairings create, Chef Gerry Kent keeps his menu creative and inspirational, using local, organic ingredients when available.

Daragh Matheson, The Restaurant at Leoness Cellars With a globe-trotting resume detailing 30 years of intensive from scratch culinary experience, Dublin-born Chef Daragh Matheson, of The Restaurant at Leoness Cellars, is contagiously passionate about his craft. His industry experience ranges from Chef de Partie to Pastry Chef, mastering both the savory and pastry world during his tutelage from some of the world’s greatest chefs and Michelin-nominated restaurants. The Restaurant at Leoness Cellars was recently voted #1 Winery Restaurant by USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice for the second year in a row.

As owner and executive chef of E.A.T. Marketplace, located in Old Town Temecula, Leah Di Bernardo features the seasonal offerings of regional farms and ranches with an emphasis on clean eating. Leah believes that everyone, no matter their diet restrictions, deserves good, delicious food. E.A.T. Marketplace supports traditional, paleo, gluten free, and plant based diets. With a passion for food education, supporting local, small farms, and a love for great food, Chef Leah helps set the bar for Temecula restaurant standards.

Jason Rivas, Cork Fire Kitchen

From humble beginnings as a steward to Chef de Cuisine at Cork Fire Kitchen, Chef Jason Rivas is the most recent addition to the culinary team at Temecula Creek Inn. With 10 years of experience, formal training at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute (currently Le Cordon Bleu of Scottsdale), twotime certification by the American Culinary Foundation, and Level 1 Sommelier achievement, Chef Rivas has a passion for California Modern Cuisine, local, sustainable products, and authenticity in his expertise.

Marlene Moore, Pechanga Resort & Casino Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Pechanga Resort & Casino Chef, Marlene Moore, commands the kitchen at Temptations Food Court Kitchen, one of the resort’s numerous on-property restaurants. Her mouth-watering fried chicken has garnered plenty of praise and attention; it has been dubbed one of the 10 best fried chicken spots outside the South, while her hearty, spicy chili is also both a crowd pleaser and award winner. Marlene has been featured on TV in Los Angeles and San Diego.

For exciting details and itineraries, detailed restaurant information, and trip-planning tips, explore VisitTemeculaValley.com.

Temecula Valley Visitors Center is located in Old Town Temecula (Third Street and Mercedes). For visitor information and assistance, call (888) 363-2852 or (951) 491-6085.

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Temecula Valley Symphony & Symphony Chorus FALL & WINTER SCHEDULE Feb. 10, 2018 – Sat. 2:00 pm – “BOLD & BRASSY…SWEET & SASSY” This concert features the various sections of the orchestra. Brass and percussion perform Fanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copland and Two Bagatelles by Alfred Reed. Kate Prestia-Schaub performs Carmen Fantasy for Flute & Orchestra by Bizet. Enjoy Poulenc’s Sextet for Piano @ Woodwind Quintet and Mozart’s Divertimento No. 2 in D major for Chamber Orchestra: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, 4 Horns, and Strings. Golden Bears Theater, TVHS, 31555 Rancho Vista Rd., Temecula.

Mar. 17, 2018 – Sat. 2:00 pm – “CLASSIC MYSTERY TOUR” - The World’s Premier Beatles Tribute Show! complete with a full Symphony. From early Beatles music on through the solo years, Classical Mystery Tour is the best of The Beatles like you’ve never heard them!

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

Temecula Valley Symphony Chorus is a 50-voice mixed chorus under the Artistic Direction of Conductor Eric Rea. The Chorus performs on two Symphony concerts each season and presents two stand-alone choral concerts.

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

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Freeways Art Exhibition A Celebration of the Power of Love February 11 at 2PM Join the folks at Seraphim Project for a wonderful afternoon of live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and an art auction. The proceeds of the day will benefit the Seraphim Project, a ministry that supports the healing of survivors of sexual abuse.

Their mission is to support the healing process of sexual abuse survivors offering healing retreats/workshops using a platform of the arts. Their hope is to shed light on an issue that is often kept in the dark.

1 Ticket: $20 (Save 20%) • 2 Tickets: $30 (Save 40%) • 4 Tickets: $40 (Save 60%) For tickets, to donate or to become a vendor go to TheSeraphimProject.org. The event will be held at Monteleone Meadows, 35245 Briggs Road, Murrieta.

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Conscious Parenting ~ 4 Tips for Raising Teens

By Traci L. Williams

Raising teens is not an easy task. A lot of teen families are struggling right now. There are ways to bridge the gaps. Here are some tips to assist you in that process: Tip #1: Listen. Your teenager has a lot on their plate with school, planning for the future, friends who are struggling, anxiety and hormones that wreak havoc in their bodies. Take the time to listen when they want to talk. Let them get things off their chest without judgment, correction or advice. They need a safe haven in their life and that needs to be you.

Tip #2: Respect. If your teen is yelling or cussing at you, throwing things or doing other unacceptable behaviors, you need to address it immediately.

It’s not about judging them. Yelling, throwing things or cussing at them is not the answer either. It’s a teaching and connecting opportunity. They need to learn how to manage and express their upset in a respectful way. You start by talking to them about it, after they have calmed down. You have a conversation and work on problem-solving the underlying issue as well as how they are expressing their anger and disappointment. Many times families do not take the time to have those conversations because they don't want to bring up something that may start an argument. The key is in HOW you do it, not whether or not you do. The conversation is the beginning. If you need assistance, feel free to contact me using the contact information below.

Tip #3: Timing. You've heard the old adage "timing is everything."

Timing really does matter. When your kids are on their way to school and they have pressure about a test, it's not the time to lecture them about making

their bed or not eating breakfast. Allow them to focus on the task at hand.

Then, come back to that conversation later in the day when their test is behind them. This is showing courtesy and respect. Since they cannot resolve the issue in the car (making their bed), all it would accomplish is creating distance and frustration. Instead, put your disappointment aside, support them for their test and talk later. That’s how you become their safe haven.

Tip #4: Not when you're angry. If you are feeling angry or hurt and you are not able to sit down and calmly have a conversation with your son or daughter, wait. You need to work through your upset so you can respectfully talk about the situation. Granted, there are times when things must be handled immediately, upset or not. Then Tip #2 comes into play and you get to practice modeling being respectful in spite of being angry. For Tip #4, however, I'm talking about times when you have the ability to take a personal time-out so you can take care of yourself and get clear on where you're at.

Then you can come back calmly for a conversation, thus teaching your child how to do the same. It’s a gift. If you're coming at them yelling and then they get in trouble for yelling, it just adds fuel to the fire and undermines respect, trust, boundaries and connection; it's extremely damaging. Talk to your kids from a place of love, not anger. Work through your anger first.

If you are looking for support in the community for raising teen boys, I highly recommend attending this event: The Transformation of Boys to Men, Find Your Path. It is taking place on March 3rd at 4:00 pm in Temecula and will be AMAZING! It’s an open discussion panel with men from the community sharing the key factors to creating success in life. The website iswww.findyourpathteens.com. If it is not up and running yet (we are putting it together now), feel free to email me for more information at traci@alovingway.com.

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

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Kids

Fiddler on the Roof Presented by City of Temecula Youth Musical Theater at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater PERFORMANCES January 25 - 28, 2018 • TICKETS: $10 Fiddler on the Roof is a musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein.Set in the little village of Anatevka, Fiddler on the Roof centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race,

Nicolas Road Park Reopened a New Playground with a Pirate Theme

Nicolas Road Park is located at 39955 Nicolas Road. The City, in collaboration with Temecula Valley Unified School District, welcomed students from neighboring Nicolas Valley Elementary School to explore the new playground featuring a towering pirate ship, an octopus climber, an “accelerator” swing and more for kidfriendly “pirate party” fun.

Temecula’s longest standing Council Member, Jeff Comerchero, is credited for working diligently over the years as part of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Subcommittee to ensure new playgrounds replace older playgrounds with creatively designed themes to enhance and enrich young imaginations for generations to come. Temecula’s newest Council Member, James “Stew” Stewart, was appointed to the Subcommittee in 2017 and likewise supported and helped to finalize these plans as approved by the City Council.

Additional themed playgrounds that will be completed over the next few months include the following: • Vail Ranch Park, 32965 Harmony Lane, to be themed “Old Temecula” • Sunset Park, 32155 Camino San Jose, to be themed “Music at Sunset” • Veteran’s Park, 30965 La Serena Way, to be themed “Fighter Jet”

class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

Children under the age 3 are FREE on an adult's lap. The child must have a ticket to enter theater.

Obtain a "BABES" ticket at the Ticket Office. Temeculatheater.org

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Kids Valentine’s Date Night at Vail Headquarters Sunday, February 11th ~ 4pm-8pm

Bring the whole family or your special someone for a sweet and romantic evening under the stars at Vail Headquarters.

• Horse-drawn Cinderella carriage rides

Train ride operates every Tuesday from 9am to 1pm during the Farmer’s Market, and every Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

• Prices are: $3 per ride or $10 for 4 tickets or $25 for 10 tickets • Children 3 years and under may ride free with purchase of an adult tic • Southern California Water Wise Art Contest Showcases Local Talent

• Live music • Free Valentine’s photo booth • Screening of The Princess Bride at 7:30pm • Artisan shopping, flower stand and desserts • Make your own valentine craft

Event is free to attend and all ages

Two Local Elementary Students Highlight Water Efficiency in Calendar Competition Two students from Lake Elsinore, Adan Martinez and Noelia Tuitasi, received top awards at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (Metropolitan) annual poster art contest through Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District’s Education programs. Adan and Noelia were invited to a recognition ceremony at Metropolitan’s headquarters in Los Angeles on December 7, Noelia Tuitasi and Adan Martinez of Lake Elsinore receive recognition for their artwork at the 2017.

Awards recognition Ceremony at Metropolitan The students were two of 36 Water District in Los Angeles students chosen to be honored out of over 14,000 entries from around Southern California. This year theme was “Water is Life” and focused on the importance of water to all life on earth.

Noelia, who was a student at William Collier Elementary School when she submitted her art, depicted two neighbors, one using water inefficiently and the other using water wisely with a California friendly garden. Adan, also of William Collier Elementary School, drew a colorful depiction of Lake Elsinore with boat sails declaring ways to save.

The art will now be featured on Metropolitan’s 2018 calendar which is available at Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District’s Headquarters. For more information about EVMWD’s poster art contest and education programs, please visit www.evmwd.com/education.

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Kids

Temecula Valley Elks #2801 Honor Drug Awareness Contest Winners The winners for the Poster Contest were: 1st Place: - Di Ma from Mr. Mitch’s class at Van Avery Prep 2nd Place: - Harper Smith from Mr. Mitch’s class at Van Avery Prep 3rd Place: - Alison Chapin from Mr. Mitch’s class at Van Avery Prep Honorable Mention: - Haley Kitzerow from Mr. Mitch’s class at Van Avery Prep The winners for the Essay Contest were: 1st Place: - Levi Maldonado from Ms. Jen’s class at Van Avery Prep Front Row (left to right): Di Ma; Harper Smith; Alison Chapin; and Haley Kitzerow.

Back Row (left to right): Diane Farrens, Temecula Valley Elks Drug Awareness Chairman; Herry Han; Levi Maldonado and Courtney Dukleth.

Recently the Temecula Valley Elks #2801 honored the winners of their Drug Awareness Poster Contest and the winners of their Drug Awareness Essay Contest. All schools in the Murrieta and Temecula communities were given the contest materials. 141 poster entries were received from the area elementary schools.

The contest was open to all students in the third through fifth grades. The posters were judged on originality; neatness; correct grammar and spelling; free of copy-righted characters and how it related to the theme, “What Heroes Do.” The top three students, designing the winning posters, each received a framed certificate. The first-place poster winner received a $30 gift card from Barnes & Noble Book Store; the second-place winner received a $20 gift card from Barnes & Noble Book Store; the third-place winner received a $10 gift card from Barnes & Noble Book Store and a $5 gift card from Barnes & Noble Book Store was presented to the student who received Honorable Mention on her poster.

201 essays were received from the students in the sixth through eighth grades. The essays were judged on originality; neatness; correct grammar; spelling and relatedness to the Did you find all of the words theme, “What Heroes Do.” The top that have to do with three students, writing the winning Chistmas from djr essays each received a framed certificate. The first-place winner received a $30 gift card from Barnes & Noble Book Store. The secondplace winner received a $20 gift card from Barnes & Noble Book Store.

The third-place winner received a $10 gift card from Barnes & Noble.

The student writing the essay that received Honorable Mention received a $5 gift card from Barnes & Noble.

The top poster and the top essay have been forwarded to the District Level for additional judging.

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2nd Place: - Brooke Dresbach from Ms. Jen’s class at Van Avery Prep 3rd Place: - Courtney Dukleth from Ms. Vanderhorst’s class at Day Middle School Honorable Mention: - Terry Han from Ms. Vanderhorst’s class at Day Middle School

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Garlic: Why You Need More in Your Diet for Heart Health From the Team at Nucific.com Garlic is a root herb used for centuries throughout the world, especially in the Mediterranean. Added to all types of main dishes, dips, and side dishes, garlic brings a distinctive savory flavor to any food. Garlic has also been used as a medicinal herb all over the world. Today, you’ll find that garlic is well known to provide many healing benefits, according to proven studies.

Garlic has been recognized for thousands of years for its potential as a medicinal herb, due to its content of a chemical compound known as allicin. But it also offers an impressive nutritional profile, including high amounts of naturally occurring sulfur, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

For this reason, and many others, eating more garlic may boost your health.

Here are some of the most notable ways garlic supports good health: Cardiovascular Function One of the main health benefits of garlic is its ability to help maintain a strong, healthy cardiovascular system.

Cholesterol In the same review, results showed garlic supplementation was also associated with a reduction in total cholesterol in 8 meta analyses studies.

In another clinical trial, researchers found that the effects of time-released garlic powder tablets were able to significantly decrease total cholesterol levels after 8 and 12 weeks of supplementation. In that study, participants who took the garlic supple-

ment saw lower levels of LDL cholesterol, the “bad� type of cholesterol, up to almost 14 percent.

Additionally, participants reported significant increases in HDL cholesterol levels, up to 11.5 percent, demonstrating that garlic supplementation may help to balance cholesterol for a cardioprotective effect.

Arterial Plaque In one recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, results revealed that participants with high blood pressure and imbalanced cholesterol levels experienced a reduction in these risk factors after taking a garlic supplement containing 2,400 milligrams of Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) when compared to placebo.

Results showed that participants who took the garlic supplement had lower levels of LAP (low-attenuation plaque), than those who did not.

Blood Clotting Platelet aggregation, or blood clotting, can be a risk factor for cardiovascular events. One study showed that garlic supplementation with AGE was able to reduce platelet aggregation in healthy adults in just 13 weeks.

Blood Pressure One clinical review of the available literature on garlic and cardiovascular health showed that out of all human studies using garlic supplementation, results consistently revealed a reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

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Garlic: Why You Need More in Your Diet for Heart Health Immunity Adding garlic to your diet may be just what the doctor ordered if you are aiming to keep away common infections like that of the cold or flu. Studies have confirmed the ability of garlic to help boost your immunity via activation of immune cells, including lymphocytes, and natural killer (NK) cells.

In one study, participants who consumed supplements of aged garlic extract (2.56 grams) showed a reduction in both severity and duration of cold and flu symptoms – in just 90 days.

Detoxification It is estimated that just one garlic clove can provide between 2,500 to 4,500 μg of the chemical compound allicin – the main chemical constituent in garlic responsible for its detoxification power.

This compound has been shown to offer some of the most potent antimicrobial activities of any food on the planet. Able to kill off even multidrug-resistant enterotoxigenic strains of Escherichia coli pathogenic bacteria, garlic has also been shown to offer antifungal activity, particularly against Candida albicans, as well as anti-parasitic

actions against human intestinal worms, such as Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lamblia.

Different Ways to Eat More Garlic You may not realize just how many ways there are to incorporate garlic into your diet. And while cooking up traditional cuisine is a great way to get to know garlic, here are five somewhat sneaky ways to get more of it into your mouth.

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1. Tincture This high-potency extract of garlic can be purchased, or made right at home. Used for thousands of years to deliver the volatile substances of medicinal herbs and spices, you can use the method of tincture making to create a substance you can use in the kitchen, or just to take orally as a supplement.

Here is a DIY method for making a garlic tincture:

Peel, clean, and chop up one large clove of garlic. Then, add the clean cloves to a glass jar with a lid that seals out all of the air.

Add about 1 cup of top-shelf vodka to the jar, or, alternatively, white vinegar. Then place the jar on a flat, stable surface in a dark room where it can stay for a few weeks.

Add a piece of masking tape to the jar, and write the contents, date, and time on it.

After about 2-3 days, give the jar a good shake, and every 2-3 days after that for up to 3 weeks.

After 3 weeks has passed, you can strain out the garlic from the solvent, and store it in a dark glass dropper bottle. Always choose a storage bottle that is brown or blue to protect the active compounds from light damage.

To use the tincture, simply add a few drops to your favorite recipes for flavor, apply it to your tongue directly, or add it into beverages for a spicy nutrient boost.

2. Essential Oils Essential oils are also known as volatile oils, because they contain potent amounts of the active, volatile chemical compounds extracted from plant matter, including herbs, bark, flowers, and stems. Used in aromatherapy, essential oils have been proven to offer countless health benefits, as simply inhaling them stimulates the body through the olfactory nerve in the nose. So, you don’t have to suffer through garlic-y bad breath to gain all of the health benefits!

You can purchase garlic essential oils at your favorite health store, however, making these types of high-potency extractions is very difficult at home without proper training.

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Garlic: Why You Need More in Your Diet for Heart Health 3. Whole Cloves When it comes to incorporating garlic into your diet, you probably never thought about swallowing the cloves whole like a pill. But you can! In fact, health professionals recommend this method of consuming garlic as an alternative to eating it, to increase the amount you can actually consume in raw form. Swallowing whole garlic cloves also allows you to bypass the stinky breath garlic usually leaves behind.

4. Lacto-Fermenting The spicy bite of garlic can be hard to swallow. However, the process of lactofermenting can transform the taste. Not only that, but consuming fermented vegetables has been clinically shown to boost immunity, digestive function, and overall health, too.

Here is just one recipe for a lacto-fermented vegetable blend including garlic, called kimchi.

You will need: 1 large purple cabbage, rinsed, and chopped 5-6 radishes, peeled, and cut into 2-inch matchsticks 4 medium scallions, ends removed, cut into 1-inch pieces ½ cup peeled, minced fresh ginger root 2-3 large garlic cloves peeled and rinsed 1-2 large carrots, peeled, and sliced ¼ cup local honey ½ cup coarse sea salt Cold filtered water 1 large glass jar, for canning 1 coffee filter Instructions: Clean all of the vegetables in a large colander, and then pat dry. Prepare the vegetables as indicated in the recipe. Then place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and combine thoroughly, with your hands or a wooden spoon.

Once you have combined all of the ingredients, you can begin to add it into the canning jars. Pack the jars ¾ of the way full with the vegetable mixture, leaving enough room to add the water.

Then add in the water, and cover the opening of the jar with a clean, dry coffee filter. Then you can secure the lid, and set the jar aside on a flat surface to set for 24 hours. After one day, open the jar to allow the gases to vent, and reseal the jar. You can then leave the mixture on the counter to ferment up to 1 full week.

After the fermentation process has ended, you can taste the kimchi, and adjust it for your preferences. Then place the finished kimchi in the refrigerator for up to one month.

You can eat garlic kimchi right out of the jar, or add it to salads, main dishes, and sides to spice up any meal!

5. Roasting One of the most common ways to incorporate garlic into your diet is through roasting recipes. You can roast garlic along with ANY vegetables you choose, or you can roast it on its own.

Here is just one method of how to roast garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205° C) or use a toaster oven. To prepare the garlic for roasting, peel away the outer layer of the whole bulb with your fingers.

Allow the inner layers of the papery covering to remain between the individual cloves.

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Using a sharp knife, cut between ¼ – ½ inch from the top of the cloves, to expose the individual cloves of garlic. Then place the cloves with the exposed side upward, in a baking pan. You may choose to drizzle olive oil on top of the cloves to improve the flavor, texture, and appearance of the finished cloves.

Cover the bulbs completely with aluminum foil, and then bake them at 400°F (205°C) for 30-35 minutes.

When the cloves are finished baking, allow them to cool on a flat surface until they are cool enough to touch. You’ll know the cloves are finished when you can squeeze them, and they are soft when pressed.

Use a small knife to cut away the skin, just slightly around each individual clove to remove them from the larger bunch. Then with a fork, or your hands you can pull away each piece to use in your recipes, or just dust them with parmesan cheese, and toss them in your mouth. It’s up to you!

The Power of Garlic No doubt, garlic is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Used for centuries in natural remedies for fighting off common infections, increasing blood flow, reducing arterial plaque, and even warding off vampires—just kidding about that last item. You can use garlic for these (and many more reasons) right in your own home. Add it to your favorite foods for flavor, and also try these five ways to sneak more garlic into your diet for a much needed health boost!

For more helpful health news go to the team at Nucific.com.

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Everyone Loves Popcorn Here are a few new ideas to keep it fun on Game Day!

Bacon and Cheese Popcorn Yield: 4 quarts Ingredients • 4 quarts popped popcorn • 1/3 cup butter or margarine • 1/4 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke seasoning • 1/3 cup bacon bits or soy ‘bacon’ bits • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt or kosher salt Directions 1. Place popcorn in a large serving bowl.

2. Place butter in a small bowl and melt in microwave, about 20 seconds.

Stir liquid smoke into butter.

3. Pour butter mixture over popcorn and toss to distribute evenly.

4. Sprinkle bacon bits, Parmesan cheese and salt over popcorn.

5. Toss and serve immediately.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Chili Lime Popcorn Snack Mix Yield: 1 quart Ingredients • 1 quart popped popcorn • 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast (available in health food stores) • 1 teaspoon lime juice • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions 1. Preheat oven to 300° F. 2. Spread popcorn on a baking sheet.

3. Sprinkle yeast powder, lime juice, chili powder and salt over popcorn.

4. Heat about 7 minutes and toss just before serving. Serve warm.

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Cheesy Popcorn Bread Yield: 9 squares Ingredients • 4 cups popped popcorn • 1 cup yellow corn meal

vegetable oil together in a small bowl and stir into popcorn mixture just until blended.

5. Scatter cheese and chilies, if desired, over batter and stir just until evenly distributed.

6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned at edges and tester comes out clean.

7. Cut into squares to serve.

• 2 tablespoons sugar • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 egg • 1 cup 2% milk • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 1 cup shredded jack or pepper jack cheese • 1 (4 ounce) can mild, diced green chilies, drained, optional Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400º F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.

2. Process the popcorn in a blender or food processor until finely ground.

3. Pour ground popcorn into a large bowl and stir in corn meal, sugar, baking powder and salt until blended.

4. Beat egg, milk and

Super Bowl Fun Facts • 8 million pounds of guacamole is consumed on Super Bowl Sunday • 14,500 tons of chips are eaten along with that guacamole • Of the top 10 most watched American television programs of all time, nine of them are Super Bowls • The Super Bowl is measured in Roman numerals because a football season runs over two calendar years • Over 700,000 footballs are produced annually for official NFL use and 72 of them are used for the Super Bowl • It is the 2nd most watched sporting event in the world. More than 100 million people worldwide watch the Super Bowl every year. In fact, Super Bowl XLIV in 2010 unseated M*A*S*H's series finale as the most watched show in television history with over 106.5 million watchers.

• One 30-second commercial aired during the Super Bowl costs at least $2,800,000 • The NFL has a policy against holding Super Bowl games in stadiums that have a climate of less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit, unless it is an enclosed stadium

For more popcorn recipes go to Popcorn.org

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SAVE THE DATE – TOTV is back for its 8th Year!

This Two-Day Taste Event Features VIP Concert & Dinner; Food, Entertainment, & Fun for All Ages The Temecula Education Foundation (TEF), in partnership with the City of Temecula and the Temecula Valley Unified School District, invites the community to the eighth annual Taste of Temecula Valley (TOTV) Friday, April 27th, 6 PM - 10 PM, and Saturday, April 28th, 11 AM - 7 PM. The taste event is held at Town Square Park, in front of the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main Street, Old Town Temecula, California. This year’s festivities begin with the opening of taste booths and a special Friday-only VIP Dinner and Concert catered by the award-winning chefs from Pechanga Resort & Casino.

The two-day entertainment lineup features a Fridaynight concert, silent and live auctions, and full-day, live entertainment on Saturday.

General admission to Friday’s TOTV opening night is $10 per person. Reserved seating for the TOTV VIP Concert & Dinner is $100 per person.

Friday’s all-star lineup includes So Cal Beach Rock & Reggae band, Safety Orange. They open for a not-to-be-missed musical experience with Lynyrd Skynyrd & Frynds Tribute band, SouthBound & Company. As Skynyrd bands go, SouthBound & Company is one of the most successful from coast to coast. Their tribute show features the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd but also throws in a few "Frynds" like The Allman Bros., ZZ Top, and many others.

The full-day tasting event on Saturday, April 28th, 11 AM – 7 PM, with all-day family-friendly entertainment and access to more than 70 booths spotlighting local area restaurants, wineries, and craft breweries. Artisan booths and expanded Fun Zones featuring Jolly Jumps and the Jolly Express trackless train will keep all ages

busy. Tasting and activities require the use of tickets, which are sold in increments of $2 at the gate.

Admission to Saturday’s full-day Taste of Temecula Valley is $10 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Taste and other activity tickets are $2 each. Patrons 21 and over must show ID at entrance. Admission to Saturday event includes special tasting glass with appropriate wristband.

Vendors interested in being involved in this year’s event can register online at http://tasteoftemeculavalley.com.

Local or area businesses who would like to become sponsors of the event should also visit http://tasteoftemeculavalley.com for complete details. A sponsorship brochure (PDF) is also available to download at the TOTV website. All proceeds from this event benefit the students of Temecula Valley Unified School District in the form of grants and curriculum support in the areas of arts and sciences.

Prospective vendors and sponsors may also contact Mark Katan directly at events@temeculaeducationfoundation.org, or 951-551-5352 with any questions.

Community volunteers, including high school students, are needed. Volunteers must register via http://tasteoftemeculavalley.com. Mandatory training sessions will be held in mid-April. One training session per volunteer is required.

Taste of Temecula Valley tickets will be available at http://tasteoftemeculavalley.com or in person, at the gate.

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The Valentine Card A Brief History

Valentine's Day, as an occasion to express romantic sentiments in writing, goes back as far as the Middle Ages. It was a time when the month of February was thought to be the time that birds chose their mates. So, it is likely that this helped create the connection in the mind of the public between Valentine's Day and romance. Lovers said or sang their valentines. Has your ‘love’ ever said or sang a valentine message of love to you?

The oldest valentine in existence was made in the 1400’s and today it is in the British Museum. Paper Valentines were exchanged in Europe where they were given as Valentine gifts. Since that time, Valentine cards have become an integral part of Valentine’s Day celebrations and are expected not only between lovers, but even among elementary age school children. It is a celebration in the classroom for the children to enjoy treats and exchange ‘valentines’. Of course there is always the ONE Valentine for the that ‘special person’.

Ancient Romans Celebrated Lupercalia From February 13th to 15th, ancient Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia. Many believe that the origins of Valentine’s Day can be traced back to this ancient fertility festival. Some historians have argued that at the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I declared February 14th to be Valentine’s Day in an attempt to reclaim this festival from the Romans and Christianize it.

Cupid Cupid is an ancient symbol frequently appearing in many cultures and used as a reference on Valentines Day. He was the symbol of love in many cultures. In Roman mythology, (AD 98–117) Cupid is the son of Venus, the goddess of love and in Greek mythology he is known as Eros, the son of Aprodite. In Latin he is known as Amor.

The first Valentine’s cards were sent in the 18th century.

These first cards were handmade efforts, as pre-made cards were not available at the time. People would decorate paper with romantic symbols, flowers, puzzles and poetry. Those who needed assistance in putting together a card could purchase guides that offered a selection of appropriate words and images to entice their loved one. These cards were slid secretly under a door, or tied to a door-knocker. By the end of the eighteenth century, improvements in printing technology and lower postage rates made Valentines affordable, and ready-made cards began to compete with handwritten notes.

Valentines became so popular in the United States that printed cards were being mass-produced. In 1850, Esther Howland, an American printer and artist was among the first to publish and sell valentines in the United States.

The Internet & Valentine’s Day Due to the rise in use of the Internet and all forms of social media today, millions of people use digital means of creating and sending Valentine's Day greeting messages such as E-cards, printable greeting cards or love coupons (promissory notes or IOUs that promise an engagement of romantic activities to be set forth at a later time.)

Despite this, people continue to send out Valentine cards to get across their love greetings to their intended recipient.

They are second in sales only to Christmas cards. Valentine cards are also usually accompanied by the more elaborate gifts of candy, flowers and perfume.

No matter how you decide to express it, be sure not to forget it on February 14!

Happy Valentine’s Day Compliments of Studio 395

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The Perfect Valentine Dessert Duo Valentine Night Strawberries Recipe by Michelle J.

Strawberries stuffed with lightly-sweetened cream cheese and walnuts are perfect for that romantic evening. They go great with champagne! Pecans also work well in this recipe.

Ingredients: 20 fresh strawberries 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 2T chopped Walnuts 1 ½ T confectioner’s sugar

Directions: 1. Dice two strawberries and set aside. Cut the stems off of each of the remaining strawberries, forming a base for strawberries to stand on. Starting at the pointed ends and cutting most of the way, but not completely through the stem end, slice each strawberry into four wedges.

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Beat the cream cheese until fluffy; stir in the diced strawberries, walnuts, and powdered sugar. Spoon or pipe about a teaspoon of mix into each strawberry.

3. Serve as the perfect accompaniment to Chef John’s Dark Chocolate Mousse

Chef John’s Dark Chocolate Mousse Ingredients: 3 ½ oz. dark chocolate, chopped 1 T butter 2 T water 1/8 t ground dried chipotle pepper 1 tiny pinch of salt 2 large egg yolks 2 T water 1 T sugar ½ C heavy whipping cream, chilled 1 T heavy whipping cream chilled

Directions: 1. Bring a saucepan of water to a simmer over low heat. Place chocolate, butter, 2 tbls. water, ground chipotle pepper, and salt in a heatproof bowl; set bowl over the simmering water.

When butter melts, whisk chocolate mixture gently until smooth and shiny.

Set aside to cool for a few minutes.

2. Whisk egg yolks, 2 tbls. water, & sugar in another heatproof bowl over the same pan of simmering water until egg yolk mixture is foamy & hot to the touch, about 3 minutes. Pour hot egg mixture into warm chocolate mixture, whisk until smooth, and set over a bowl of ice to chill. Whisk constantly until mixture has cooled to room temperature or slightly cooler.

3. Pour 1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon cold cream into a chilled metal bowl; whisk until cream holds soft peaks. Place about half the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture; gently fold the cream into the chocolate. Repeat with remaining half of whipped cream, folding gently until nearly all the streaks have disappeared. Divide mousse into 4 6-ounce ramekins.

4. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours (up to overnight) before serving.

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Community Service Becomes Meaningful and Even Fun!

By Dave Snow

Community service is a necessary part of every high school student’s life these days. The hours of participation required for graduation hang on every student’s to do list. Certain clubs and organizations require it for membership. School counselors say it looks good on your college applications. On the off chance a student gets into some trouble, community service may be assigned to them as a disciplinary measure.

think about this new endeavor.

When starting at the Dream Team, I was very skeptical and disinterested at first. But soon I was able to build relationships with new people and learn a few valuable skills along the way. With each new job and every interesting person we met, the Dream Center has helped open my eyes to those in need and to give back whenever I can. Thanks to the Dream Team, I can now live with a different perspective on life as well as family. - Julian DeGoede The Dream Team is something that you are unsure about at first. Within time I was happy to go everyday that we have it. It gives me something to look forward to. They have become my second family. We’ll enjoy hangin' out and doin' our little jobs. It gives us more experience for so many different things that we never thought that we would do. And just having that feeling of helping people in our community and making them happy is such an amazing thing I’m glad to be a part of this. - Ariana Rodriguez

As a member of a faith based, community action service group, we just call it “the Church,” I see it as more of a lifestyle. I subscribe to a Trinitarian based view of who our Creator is. He is in essence community, love, giving. Jesus said that is the basis of things, Love God - Love Others not just with words, but in action. The title of one of my favorite books says it all, “Love Does.” So what if love was the essence of what our students learned in their community service endeavors? What if instead of just ticking off a box to graduate we learned to love by serving others? Not silly adolescent love that just says what is in it for me, but real patient, hard working, I will sweat and I will get dirty for you kind of love?

These are questions we are seeking to answer with the Dream Center’s new after school community service program, we call it Dream Projects. In a gracious partnership Ortega High school we decided to see what would happen if three days a week students joined up to serve their community. But not just to serve, to experience unconditional love, to learn to work as a team and to have a safe place to talk about what is going on in their lives. Oh and to have a blast doing it.

We have completed one semester so far of our experiment and we have built railings and fences for those in need. We have worked for months at Senior Village repainting safety curbs and steps.

The students have cleaned, painted and installed pallet racking systems in our local food pantry, HOPE. But most importantly we have learned to love a little more.

Every Tuesday over tacos we talk about what we are learning, about life, about success and about loss. The students are amazing and the volunteers are incredible. Maybe one of the best ways to see how it is going is to ask some of the students what they

The truth is, some of these students finished their required hours a month ago, but they keep on serving because they have learned to love. Mission accomplished.

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People Still Say Traditional Media Ads Influence Them the Most TV continues to be the single most influential advertising medium for US adults, details Clutch in recent survey results. Six in 10 respondents to Clutch’s survey said that TV ads influence them to make purchases, with print (45%) ads next on the list.

MarketingCharts has conducted its own consumer research in years past on stated purchase influencers, also finding that TV ads hold the most sway. Those studies have also demonstrated that while print ads have narrower reach than some other media, they hold an outsized influence on consumers’ purchases.

Not all traditional media drive purchases, though: out-of-home (31%) and radio/podcast (30%) ads were reported by fewer respondents to be purchase influencers. That may be due to these having more of a branding than direct response intent, though.

Digital advertising also has some influence, according to consumers: more than 4 in 10 said that they’re likely to make a purchase after seeing an online ad (43%) or a social media ad (42%).

MarketingCharts’ research had highlighted social media advertising as moving quickly up the ranks, becoming the second-most influential paid advertising medium among Millennials.

Adults Retain Trust in TV Ads Advertisers themselves remain stout in their belief that TV ads have the most influence over consumers. One reason? People demonstrate that the most trust for TV and broadcast video ads.

In Clutch’s survey, more than 6 in 10 respondents (61%) said they feel that TV and broadcast video ads are trustworthy. Close behind are print ads, trusted by 58% of respondents.

Global research from Nielsen has also previously found that TV and print ads are the most trusted among paid media.

Other traditional media also outperform digital on this measure: radio/podcast ads are trusted by 45%, while out-of-home ads engender trust from more than 4 in 10. (It’s likely that respondents think more of radio than podcast ads, the latter of which are relatively new.)

Digital ads follow closely: 41% trust online ads, while 38% trust social media advertising.

It’s perhaps not too surprising that social media ranks at the bottom of trust: only a slight majority of people around the world trust social media platforms at all, according to a recent study.

Millennials, Affluents More Trusting of Advertising Interestingly, older adults are more skeptical of advertising than their younger counterparts: 55% of Millennials and 53% of Gen Xers reported trusting ads, compared to fewer than half (44%) of Baby Boomers.

Millennials were also the most likely to say that advertising influences their purchases: 64% said that about TV and print (versus 54% of BabyBoomers), while 51% agreed with respect to online and social media (versus 27% of Baby Boomers).

In each case, Gen Xers were far much closer to Millennials than to Boomers in their perceptions. Earlier research from YouGov has suggested that Gen Xers (35-54) are the most trusting of ads.

In an apparent contradiction with YouGov’s report, this latest survey from Clutch finds that affluents have a more favorable outlook to advertising than their lower-income counterparts.

Affluents ($100k+) – who profile as heavy media consumers – were considerably more likely than respondents below that age bracket to report influence from TV, print, and digital ads.

They were also more likely to report trusting ads, particularly those found online and on social media.

Source: Marketingcharts.com.

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Community Events and Activities SMART Moms SMART Moms (single mothers ministry) meets on January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 18, 25 from 5-7pm. Children's program provided for infants through 12th grade. Speakers and fun programs provided for the moms each week. Dinner provided for the whole family.

Murrieta Church of Christ located at 24750 Lincoln Avenue, Murrieta 92562. For more information: T: 951-375-2594 www.smartmoms.info

Temecula Valley Historical Society Presentation On Monday, January 22 Gerry Nicholas will present Samuel “O.T.” Hackett in person for the Temecula Valley Historical Society at 6 pm at the Little Temecula History Center at the corner of Wolf Store Road and Redhawk Parkway. Hackett, a colorful person full of tales of his travels, drove the mail stage from San Diego to Temecula three times a week from 1878 until he retired in 1886. During his first five years on the job, he spent the night in a hotel room at the Wolf Store, which is still standing as at Vail Headquarters. Gerry, a retired teacher and former docent for the State Parks of California, has a thoughtful regard for the past and brings stories to life with his wit and humor.

Visitors may attend this event free of charge and are welcome to arrive at 5:30 pm for a social time and light refreshments.

For more information, you may contact Rebecca Farnbach at 951-775-6057.

Spin Over to “Biking Temecula” on January 25 Join cycling enthusiasts Matt Peters and Zak Schwank on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library for Biking Temecula. With over 97 miles of bike lanes, City of Temecula can definitely be called a bicycle friendly community. The program will include talks on both the Bike Lane and Trail Program and the Temecula Bike Train.

Both programs aim to encourage cycling and make it accessible by connecting homes, businesses, shopping centers, parks, and schools. Join us and hopefully you will be inspired to ride this active transportation trend! For additional information, please call (951) 693-8900.

Rose Pruning Demonstration/Hands-on Workshop The Temecula Valley Rose Society is presenting a Rose Pruning Workshop on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the Rose Haven Heritage Garden located at 30592 Jedediah Smith Rd, corner of Cabrillo and Jedediah Smith.

Time: 10 am. Pruning in the winter helps roses look their best in the spring!

Bring your gloves, tools and questions. This workshop is free and the public is invited to attend. Our club meetings are held the third Thursday each month at 10:30 am at the Ronald Roberts H. Library on Pauba. For more information see our website at temeculavalleyrosesociety.org.

Temecula Hosts Annual “Celebrating Mozart” Concert ‘Celebrating Mozart’ will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library (30600 Pauba Road). Appreciate an afternoon of music performed by Yiyi Ku’s Piano Studio students and enjoy some cake in honor of the famous composer’s 262nd birthday.

Born in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was considered by most experts to have been a child prodigy and a musical genius. He defined the Classical era with over 600 works.

Join us for this free event featuring classical piano selections presented by talented piano students followed by cake as we celebrate Mozart’s music. For more information, please visit www.TemeculaCA.gov or call (951) 694-6480.

First Annual Volunteer Fair at The Santa Rosa Plateau The Fair will be held on Monday – January 29 – from 10-12. Admission is FREE. Volunteers opportunities for age 21+. A variety of opportunity stations will be staffed with friendly, experienced volunteers to answer all of your questions. Each attendee will have an opportunity to win an Amazon ECHO Dot or a new FitBit device. RSVP required: volunteer@srpf.org, mark VOL FAIR in the subject line, with your name and telephone #.

Contact: kay@srpf.org – 800-369-4620 or, maryruthjohnson@rivco.org – 951-677-6951

A Loving Way to Parent Parenting Class: Parenting 101 Intro ~ The Bridge. February 1st from 10:00 to 11:00 am. South Temecula (pre-registration required) Additional info: http://alovingway.com/parenting-101-introclass-bridge.htm Contact: Traci Wiliams, 951-240-1407 or traci@alovingway.com, www.alovingway.com

The Murrieta Garden Club The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 13th at 9:30am at the Murrieta Community Center located at 41816 Juniper Street, Murrieta. The Agenda will include the business meeting, Trip to Valley Fort Village, Fallbrook. For more information call Barb at 951-677-7310 or go to murrietagardenclub@yahoo.com

Stonecroft Temecula Women’s Connection Join us for February’s luncheon themed, “Have a Happy Heart.” A registered nurse will discuss women’s health issues and how to be heart healthy.

Our Speaker is Heid Orso who shares her life’s journey of “Hide and Seek.”

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Community Events and Activities Loma Linda University Medical Center Presents: The 2nd Annual Heart Health Conference Dance To Your Heartbeat Thursday, February 15 8:15 am - Breakfast & Networking 9:00 - 11:00 am - Conference Program Temecula Creek Inn - 44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd, Temecula, CA 92592 For more information or to register go to https://murrieta.lomalindahealth.org/heart-conference Exhibitors welcome.

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Temecula Valley Newcomer’s Club Come join us for our Luncheon: Monday, February 19 at 11 a.m. February will be the installation of the new 2018 Temecula Valley Newcomers Club Officers. Everyone is welcome. If you have recently moved to the Temecula Valley or have lived here for many years and want to get out more, meet new people and have fun, Temecula Valley Newcomers Club (TVNC) is for you.

Come see what it’s all about at the TVNC monthly luncheon at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Rd, Temecula. Paid reservations are required at least one week prior to the luncheon; please call Anne (951) 6777149. This Club is a social organization with many different activities for members such as card games, book clubs, mahjong, movie groups, theater trips, lunch and dinner groups and much more. For Club information call Gwen (951) 461-1525. Happy New Year!!

NAFE Meetings in the Area Escondido Nafe meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6pm at Cocina del Charo Mexican Restaurant - 890 W Valley Parkway Escondido Temecula Nafe meets the 1st Tuesday in December at Spositos at 6 pm. Each month the location alternates between Bamboo House 27473 Ynez Road, Temecula and Spositos located at 28120 Jefferson Ave Suite 207, Temecula CA. Menifee Nafe meets the 2nd Wednesday at 11:30 at Merna's Cafe and Grill 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd, Sun City, CA 92586 (behind Stater Brothers) Murrieta Nafe meets the 4th Thursday of each month at noon at RJ's Sizzlin' Steer 41401 Kalmia St. Nafe's mission is to help women grow both personally and professionally and has been serving women globally for 45 years.

For more information contact Robbie Motter, Nafe Global Coordinator 951-255-9200 or email rmotter@aol.com. Every meeting has a dynamic speaker and networking.

Cost is $10.00 for Nafe members, $15.00 for guests and then you order food and pay the restaurant direct.

Teen Boys Event The Transformation of Boys to Men ~ Find Your Path!

March 3 from 4-7pm - Open Panel Discussion with successful men from the community. The event will be held at the Professional Golfers Career College located at 26109 Ynez Road, Temecula www.findyourpathteens.com Contact info: Traci Wiliams, 951240-1407 or traci@alovingway.com

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In the News Temecula Valley Hospital Earns National Award for Quality Temecula Valley Hospital was named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for the first time. The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is awarded by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital watchdog organization.

Among thousands of hospitals in the country, Temecula Valley Hospital received a Top General Hospital distinction, recognized nationally alongside 45 Top General Hospitals, 6 of them in California.

Performance across many areas of hospital care is considered in establishing the qualifications for the award, including infection rates and the hospital’s capacity to prevent medication errors. The rigorous standards are defined in each year’s Top Hospital Methodology.

National Merchants Association Now Hiring Temecula-based company seeks to fill hundreds of entry-to-executive level positions National Merchants Association (NMA), a global merchant advocacy group and leader in merchant services, recently announced plans to hire close to 200 new employees in 2018, doubling the current headcount. The hiring campaign is part of ambitious expansion plans for the company, which has been headquartered in Temecula since 2012.

NMA is currently hiring for entry-level to executive-level positions in Sales, Internet Technology, Marketing, Customer Service and Corporate Administration.

All positions offered are full-time and features benefits such as 100% paid health insurance, company dental insurance, company-matched 401(k), paid holidays, vacation time and referral bonuses.

Prospective applicants should visit www.nationalmerchants.com/careers for a full list of open positions and to begin the application process.

For more information about National Merchants Association and its full catalog of merchant and payment processing services, please visit www.nationalmerchants.com.

Temecula Now Offering Indoor and Outdoor Pickleball Courts By Popular Demand The City of Temecula is excited to announce that Pickleball is now available at various city locations. The game is a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong.

Players use a graphite paddle and a hard, lightweight, plastic whiffle-ball to play on a badminton-sized court.

Pickleball is a fast growing sport that is fun for people of all ages. Many people around the country are finding that Pickleball is fun and provides physical activity without the wear-and-tear of other sports. We invite you to come check out the sport at one of the three locations.

Indoor Court: • Community Recreation Center (30875 Rancho Vista Road) • Courts are open for adults 18 years of age and older on Sunday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

• Courts are open for teens (upon request) Monday through Friday from 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm.

• Equipment is available for checkout.

Please be sure to check the monthly gym calendar for future open play time changes at www.TemeculaCA.gov/gym.

Outdoor Court: • Margarita Community Park (29119 Margarita Road) • Pala Community Park (44900 Temecula Lane) • Outdoor courts are open on a first come, first served basis from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Please bring your own equipment, as it is not available for checkout at these two locations.

• For more information on Pickleball or other Sports inquiries, please call (951) 694-6480 or visit www.TemeculaCA.gov.

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Want to be On Stage For Aspiring Actors/ Actressses, Dancers or Comedians Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is an afterschool theater arts training program for students ages 5-18. Since its founding in 1981, CYT has grown to be the largest youth theater program in the nation, with Affiliates across the country training thousands of students a year.

Each local program conducts three ten-week sessions (Fall, Winter, and Spring) teaching drama, voice, dance, and specialty theatrical workshops at weekly two-hour classes. Enrolled students have the opportunity to audition and perform (or work behind-the-scenes) in a Broadway-style musical performed for the community. CYT also offers summer camps for kids ages 5-18, where they will spend a week learning musical theater skills resulting in a showcase performance for family and friends!

CYT stands in the forefront in its commitment to the highest ethical, moral, technical, and artistic standards of excellence. Instructors are professionals, qualified in teaching and/or performing, who understand our mission statement, values, objectives, and goals.

IMPROVATHON The Improvathon is an annual comedy showcase and competitive theater event for CYT students. Teams from all over the country get together each summer at the CYT EXPO to take part in the IMPROVATHON competition.

It’s a hilarious way for students to showcase their talents, think quickly, and step out of their comfort zones.

SEIZE THE DAY - EXPO The CYT EXPO is an annual celebration of our CYT family. It is a chance for us to bring unity to CYT Affiliates across the country through workshops, gathering, sharing, and more (which includes singing, dancing & performing – we are CYT, after all). The EXPO includes CYT students as well as Affiliate leadership. The three-day EXPO hosts our national Improvathon competition, HYPE trainings, leadership meetings, and student activities.

Winter 2018 Classes Actors Unlimited –4:30-6:30PM American Bandstand Dance –7 -9PM Animal Make-UP –7-9PM or 4:30-6:30PM Audition Workshop - 4:30 -6:30PM Creating a Character – 4:30 – 6:30PM Footloose - Advanced Acting - Show Production -4:30-6:30PM I’Ve Got Rhythm – 4:30 – 6:30PM Improv 2018! – 4:30 – 6:30PM

Programs: HYPE High School Youth Pursuing Excellence (HYPE) is a leadership training group designed to challenge and guide the advanced students of CYT to be leaders inside and outside of CYT. Getting involved by serving the community around them, continuing to grow as an individual, and committing themselves to excellence in all they do are the core components of this CYT program.

Let's Sing - Animal Style – 7-9PM Our Gang – 4:30-6:30PM Triple Threat– 4:30-6:30PM All Classes are held on Tuesdays at Linfield High School, Temecula.

For more information or to register: www.cytriverside.org

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3 Ways to Throwback Style (Family Features) When it’s time for a bathroom or kitchen upgrade, some of the greatest inspiration may come from another time entirely.

Some of the most on-trend styles of today are actually throwbacks to bygone eras.

Learn how to make your updated spaces pay tribute to re-emerging trends and add your own modern touches with these three new-again looks.

Retro-Modern A retro-modern design is unique in every way, with elements transitioning from the historically unfitted 1920s to 1950s charm and eccentricity. The result is a space that represents many eras and design styles, and the kitchen is the perfect space to bring this look to life.

Start by establishing a focal point for your retromodern design, such as a functional nod to the past.

Long before modern refrigeration, iceboxes were used in many of the homes in the early 20th century to keep foods fresh. It’s possible to mimic this look with the Wellborn Cabinet Premier Series, to achieve an icebox look that actually functions as storage space.

Use contrasting finishes, colors and textures to uniquely define a small space. For example, a modern cabinet scheme in a dark stain or paint contrasts beautifully with stainless steel hardware and a pop of color to break up the cold nature of stainless steel.

Then bring some uniformity with an option like Shaker decorative legs, which adds to the multi-era design feel. Deriving from the Shaker lifestyle and tradition, the tapering effect offers a beautiful yet simple design feature. Integrate the look across multiple elements, such as a woodenstyle tapered leg icebox, along with stainless steel

tapered legs on wall and peninsula cabinets, which can pair nicely with stainless-steel hardware and a 1950s Malt Shop grooved countertop.

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3 Ways to Throwback Style Accessories are an important part of kitchen design, which is why they should be kept top of mind when building or designing that dream space. Features such as removable under-sink baskets and a double wastebasket kit lend ultimate practicality.

No matter the era, lighting is a must for a functional kitchen space. A carefully crafted, multi-layered lighting design is an essential component of a dream kitchen. An option like Hafele lighting, now offered through a partnership with Wellborn Cabinet, makes it possible to illuminate cabinetry, delivering ambient, accent, task and decorative lighting to create the right mood for any space.

Elegant A beautiful, ornate bathroom with plenty of traditional features can truly be an interpretation of elegance in design. Plan for an abundance of luxurious, spa-like elements to achieve this look. Incorporate features such as warm hickory covering every inch of the walls and built-in lighting to set the tone for a relaxing atmosphere. Then incorporate antique-styled mirrors and glass hardware to create contrasts amongst the rich tones and texture.

You can create a distinctive alcove effect by situating the sink vanities directly between matching cabinet ends and recessing two mirrors into the wall. A decorative arch valance can add beauty and function, as this is an ideal place to tuck away lighting that provides depth and visibility.

Let a large soaking tub take center stage between the sink vanity and a custom makeup area. While you can rely on cabinetry for functional features, it’s also a way to continue adding elegant touches, such as a beautifully crafted tub skirt and arch that complements the vanity area.

No luxury bathroom is complete without a stand-alone makeup alcove outfitted with unique features like drawer dividers (perfect for hair accessories) and countertop hideaway cabinets. Consider creating a focal point using rounded spindles to create depth and allow the custom makeup section

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to stand out in the design.

Lastly, embellish the distinguished look with molding options that highlight the feature areas and create a defined line around the room.

An elegant, spacious master bathroom is luxurious and functional, proving that practicality can be used in a glorious way.

Retro Going to the extreme with your aesthetic with a retro design is all about fun, with features such as pops of color in the tile behind the vanities or fun and whimsical wallpaper. A 1950s-style bathroom lets you play on your childlike senses. From bright colors to mixed metals and textures, this unique design style pays respect to the era of Car Hops, Airstream Travel Trailers and Lucille Ball.

The key to making a throwback-styled design work for your contemporary needs is all in the modern elements. Think along the lines of illuminated drawers and cabinets and base pull-out wire baskets. These fun twists of technology paired with retro-styled elements make for a winning solution.

When it comes to the vanities and cabinetry, remember that both style and color can bring your retro design together. Don’t be afraid to step outside more traditional wood tones, and use unexpected colors such as the pink hue available in Wellborn Cabinet’s ColorInspire program. For the woodwork, look for details such as conical-styled, slender legs that add to the 1950s feel.

Reminiscent of days past, a fabulous ’50s bathroom is the ultimate definition of an eccentric design.

There’s no time like now to begin planning your on-trend home upgrades.

Explore the latest styles and home design options at wellborn.com.