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Happy New Year to You A new year is beginning to peak through softly beautiful and different like new falling snow, each day unique and shaped just for you. Your life adding something as each day does grow. My wish for your new year is beauty and softness with surprises thrown in for delight. Love for each day bringing happiness to you, making your life a scene of sparkle and shining sunlight.
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Azusa Pacific University Hosts February 27th Preview Night & Financial Aid Workshop
Education and career goals are among the top New Year’s resolutions. A new year brings new opportunity, and there is no better time to take those first steps towards a better future by returning to school to finish your degree or to pursue a graduate degree. Azusa Pacific University (APU) invites you to attend Preview Night and a Financial Aid Workshop on Wednesday, February 27, where you can learn more about your educational and career opportunities. This free event will be held at the APU Murrieta Regional Campus from 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm at 40508 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Murrieta (to the right of Sam’s Club). Preview Night will also include a complimentary dinner and campus tours. The application fee will be waived for all attendees who apply for a program! In addition, a Financial Aid Workshop will be offered at 5:00 pm to prospective students looking to learn how to maximize financial aid and scholarship opportunities. The goal of this workshop is to help the student understand the steps necessary to be financially ready to attend APU. Designed for adult students, APU Preview Night gives you an opportunity to meet faculty and staff, learn about academic programs, the admission process, financial assistance, and career opportunities within the following graduate and degree completions programs offered at the Murrieta Regional Campus: • Teacher Education: Masters Degrees & Credentials • School Counseling & Psychology: Masters Degrees & LPCC Respecialization Certificate • Business: Bachelor & Masters Degrees
• Psychology: Bachelor Degree • Criminal Justice: Bachelor Degree • Digital Media & Communication: Bachelor Degree Azusa Pacific University is a military-friendly college committed to honoring those who serve our country by making a quality education for military members, veterans, and their families an affordable reality. A representative from APU’s Military & Veteran Services will be on hand to talk about how the students may use their military benefits. APU proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. APU is a leading Christian university and is 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. The February 27th “APU Preview Night” is for adults and their guests (age 18+). If you have questions or would like to RSVP please call (951) 304-3400 or email: murrieta@apu.edu. To learn more about APU and these programs visit apu.edu/murrieta.
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Assistance League of Temecula Valley sponsors classroom grant program
$5,260 in Teacher Grants Awarded to 11 LEUSD Teachers
The 11 winning teachers and their classroom project descriptions are listed below: • John Chung (Ortega HS) - Plan, design, build a storage shed • Judy Cook (William Collier ES) - Field trip to the Flower Fields • Jennifer DeVore (Cottonwood Canyon ES) - Ozbots to teach STEM and computer science • Shaun I. Galvan (Temescal Cyn. HS) - Chemistry equip. for Science Fair • Gina Goodman (Luiseño School) - chapter book readers for special ed. • Kathy Parks (Temescal Cyn. HS) - subscriptions to health periodicals • Monique Poldberg (Lakeland Village) - Virtual presentation by Fleet Center Museum for gr. 2 • Kristen Raxter (William Collier ES) - STEM & engineering instruction • Candace Simpson (Withrow ES) - Art supplies and enrichment • Cristos Thiveos (Lakeside HS) - Promotion of arts, legacy mural painting • Jerry Wiley (Elsinore MS) - Derby car engineering design challenge
Assistance League of Temecula Valley presented 11 LEUSD teachers with grant certificates.
Eleven teachers were awarded classroom grants by Assistance League of Temecula Valley totaling $5,260. A celebration of Assistance League’s (ALTV) generous support of K-12 teachers was held on December 3 at the District Office. The grant program is rotated annually among local school districts served by Assistance League. Individual grants range from $400 to $500. Winning projects encompass purchase of classroom reading materials and STEM science supplies to virtual field trips and arts activities.
Assistance League Thrift Shop, 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula, is the main source of revenue for all chapter programs. For more information call 951.694.8018 or visit the chapter website at www.assistanceleague.org/ temecula-valley/
Lake Elsinore Rotary Distributes Free Books to Local Students Sometimes a simple act of giving a child a free dictionary or thesaurus can help them become a better speller, understand the meaning and value of a word or even spark an interest in writing. Every year the Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore distribMore than 10 Interact students from Temescal utes over 1500 free High School help affix the labels inside the dictionaries and thedictionaries and thesaurus books to be distribsaurus books to third uted to local school. The Interact Club is like a and fourth grade Lake “junior” Rotary Club and there are over 100 InElsinore elementary teract students at THS led by Rotarians Crysstudents. The book tal Espinoza and Brittany Driesler. distribution will be scheduled throughout the first weeks of December. “This service activity is one of the most popular service events in our club. Our members and local students assist with putting labels inside the books that include a student name plate but also say that the book was donated by our Rotary Club. Club members distribute the books and talk about Rotary and community service. Often students have questions about the Rotary Club. Children this young already are interested in service. Our motto is “Service Above Self” and the students really take this to heart,” comments Club President Alex Ela. The Rotary Club of Lake Elsinore meets on Wednesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Ortega Conference Center at 520 Chaney St. in Lake Elsinore. An evening extension group meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Stadium Pizza in Lake Elsinore. For information about Rotary programs, you can contact President Alex Ela 951-231-8476 or Public Relations Chair Mary Brown at 951-746-8364.
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Big Game Snacks for the Win
(Family Features) The big game is almost here: two teams, a room full of fans and a spread of fan-favorite foods to keep everybody going. Whether everyone’s at your place or you’re heading somewhere else to watch the game, you want to make sure the place is stocked with flavorful snacks that will wow the crowd. This year, step up your game with clutch recipes loaded with bold flavor and plenty of heat.
One of the most popular party favorites is buffalo chicken dip. It is a must-have because it’s creamy, cheesy and loaded with great-tasting buffalo flavor. Serve it up with fresh-cut celery or bell peppers, baby carrots, crackers and pita bread, and you’ll add some kick to your sporty celebration. Plus, this recipe provides a way to include those traditional football flavors without the mess of hot wings. A kick can make or break a game, and the right sauce can make or break your recipe. Not only is Frank’s RedHot a game-day staple, it was the key ingredient in the first-ever buffalo wings back in 1964. It’s an essential ingredient for any big game food lineup, so make sure you’ve got plenty on-hand. Once you’ve got the dip prepared for kickoff, it’s time to turn to something a little more unexpected. Round out your game-day lineup with an amazing flavor combination they won’t see coming – something sweet, tangy and savory that brings just the right amount of heat: Sweet Chili Meatballs. Bite-sized meatballs made with ginger, fresh cilantro, green onions and sweet chili sauce are baked before getting doused in even more sweet chili sauce, making them an irresistibly tasty addition to any game day spread. If the game heads into overtime, no need to worry because these meatballs will stay warm in the slow cooker all game long. If you’re looking for more big game tips and recipes to dazzle the crowd, check out franksredhot.com/recipes.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces), softened 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or Buffalo Wings Sauce 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese or other shredded cheese green onions, chopped (optional) Heat oven to 350 F. 1. In shallow, 1-quart baking dish, combine all ingredients. 2. Bake 20 minutes, or until mixture is heated through. Stir. 3. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers and/or vegetables.
Sweet Chili Meatballs
1 pound lean ground turkey or ground beef 1/3 cup Japanese panko crumbs or bread crumbs ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped 3 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 12 ounces Frank’s RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce, divided Heat oven to 350 F. 1. Mix ground meat, panko crumbs, cilantro, green onion, ginger, egg, salt and 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce. 2. Form into one-inch meatballs. 3. Place meatballs on lightly greased baking sheets. 4. Bake 20 minutes, turning once halfway through. Put meatballs in slow cooker on warm. 5. With slow cooker on low to keep meatballs warm, pour remaining sweet chili sauce over meatballs. Gently stir to coat.
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Support Our Local Businesses Accipiter Marketing ............................................37 Animal Friends of the Valley...............................24 Anthony's Ristorante .........................................31 Azuza Pacific University .....................................4 Barn Yard Chicks.................................................7 Corporate Room ................................................32 Falkner Winery ...................................................11 First Light Home Care ........................................29 Freeways Art Exhibit...........................................17 G I Excellence ....................................................40 Grace Evangelical Free .......................................23 Grace Revolution Today Magazine .....................22 Green Retrofit Gardens ......................................19 Honeycutt Farms................................................20 Jennifer Smart Foundation.................................27 Jeweler by Design..............................................39 KBS TaxKeeping ..................................................2 Learning Choice Academy..................................12 Limu...................................................................19 Menifee Bible Church .........................................22 Mixer- Neighbors Network .................................37 Morton Grabel, Attorney at Law .........................33 Mount Palomar Winery ......................................11 My Grannys' Attic................................................9 Naughty Pig Gourmet Meats ..............................20 New Wealth Advisors .........................................27 Oak Grove - Rock the Oaks .................................2 Old Town Temecula Community Theater .............8 Old Town Survival ..............................................32 Plumber- Ron Dumas ........................................38 Richard Shuldiner O. D. ....................................18 Richard Shuldiner O. D. ....................................28 Sebaz Productions Concert................................30 Senior Care Referral Service ..............................29
5 Big Game Snacks COMMUNITY
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When Good Resolutions Go Bad
Community Events ..........................................................27
DINING
Naughty Pig Butchery New Location ..............................21
EDUCATION
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Virtual Staging VS Physical Staging ................................36 Room Arranger – Simple, Stylish Organization ...............37
JUST FOR FUN
Social Media IQ – Face Posts .........................................25 Interview with Artist Bodhi Smith ....................................33
Azuza Pacific Financial Aid Workshop ..............................3 Teachers Grants in Lake Elsinore ......................................4
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Mohave Maxine to Make Debut ......................................12 Drug Awareness Contest Winners...................................13
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Historic Palomar Hotel ......................................................8 Ireland Exhibit at Museum.................................................8 Performances at the Theater.............................................9
Temecula Symphony .......................................................16 Upcoming at the Temecula Theater ..................................9
Art Exhibit ........................................................................17 Upcoming Events at Pomona Fairplex............................30 Fair and Date Festival......................................................37
FAITH
OLD TOWN TEMECULA RECIPES
Big Game Snacks..............................................................5
God Gives More Grace....................................................23 Do What Love Says .........................................................22
FAMILY
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet ..................................14 Parenting ~ What Will You Do Differently? ......................15 Be a Volunteer- Give HOPE .............................................20
SENIORS
Senior Dances in Hemet and Elsinore .............................28
VISITING OUR VINEYARDS
Wine Country on list of Top Ten Getaways......................10
HEALTHY LIVING
Additives in Fast Food.....................................................18 When good Resolutions Go Bad.....................................19
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Temecula Valley Museum Hosts A Photo Album of Ireland Exhibit January 26, 2019 to March 17
A Photo Album of Ireland opens on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Temecula Valley Museum. This touring exhibition is a celebration of ordinary and extraordinary histories, viewed from the perspective of private individuals and families. These images reveal details about how the people of Ireland lived, worked, and gathered. The exhibit will be on display in the second-floor gallery at the museum from January 26, 2019 to March 17, 2019. This collection of more than 120 photographs creates a rich tapestry of images that tells of the triumphs and turmoil in the life of a nation. From photographs of pastoral picnics, holiday celebrations, and parlor portraits to snapshots documenting the impact of the troubles in the North; from joyful wedding parties to solemn funeral processions; A Photo Album of Ireland presents the people’s account of history that is both personal and powerful. This exhibition was created by the Gallery of Photography, Dublin, and organized by ExhibitsUSA in partnership with Culture Ireland. For more information on this exhibit, please call the Temecula Valley Museum at (951) 694-6450.
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Historical Society Presents the Secrets of the Palomar Hotel in Old Town Temecula
The public is invited to learn the secrets of the Palomar Hotel at the next historical society presentation at 6 pm on Monday, January 28 at the Little Temecula History Center, the red barn next to Kohls in south Temecula. Craig Owens, an author and film maker, will share insights from his extensive research. The iconic hotel which is still operating today has a storied past. Learn when the hotel was constructed and find out who the significant players were in the hotel's sometimes shady history. For more information, contact Rebecca Farnbach, 951-7756057.
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Upcoming Performances at the Temecula Community Theater Disney’s The Little Mermaid 2019
Presented by City of Temecula Youth Musical Theater Performances: JAN 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2019 @ 7pm JAN 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2019 @ 1pm
With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this Disney classic musical will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea", "Kiss the Girl", and "Part of Your World". Disney's The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter. Her wish is to pursue the human, Prince Eric, in the world above. She makes a bargain with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs in order to find true love. But the bargain is not what it seems. Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Tickets: $10 Regular *Children under the age of 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.
(The Doors Tribute) Presented by Temecula Presents Performance: JAN 31, 2019 @ 8pm
Strange Days
Strange Days is a worldwide touring Doors concert experience. Formed and based in Los Angeles, Strange Days captures the magic...the mystery...and the madness of the Doors in their prime. By combining vintage instruments with the latest technology, Strange Days offers both an authentic on-stage look and an unmistakable studio album sound. The result is a show that has thrilled audiences around the world. Come see why audiences everywhere are saying, The Lizard King Lives! www.strangedaystribute.com
M.A.S.H. Performance Dates: FEB 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16, 2019 @ 7:30pm • FEB 10 & 17, 2019 @ 2pm By Tim Kelly
This is a wild, free-flowing comedy and joining it are two unpredictable madcaps, Hawkeye and Duke, the best chest surgeons in South Korea. They wage a campaign to get a young Korean to the United States and in a good school. It's all here, a pileup of comic adventures, a little romance mixed in with dramatic moments and a genuine love of life. Due to mature subject matter, parental discretion is advised. Ticket Prices $17 Groups 10 or more for all shows, all seats* • $12 Thursdays all seats $22 Orchestra $17 Parterre/Balcony Fridays $27 Orchestra $22 Parterre/Balcony Saturdays & Sundays
For Tickers: www.TemeculaTheater.org 42051 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590 - 866.653.8696 *Please call ticket office for group orders
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Visiting Our Vineyards
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Wine Enthusiast Names Temecula Valley in the 2019 10 Best Wine Getaways List
Wine Enthusiast’s picks for best wine related travel hotspots offers something for everyone with a passion to explore beyond the glass. Among their top 10 is a boutique, emerging hidden gem, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country. The destination is the only California city that was selected, and California was one of only two North American states among the list. “It’s an honor to be selected among some of the best regions in the world. Though we’re a lesserknown destination, people are discovering our town and they are in awe over the experience. Whether its wine, food or customer service, we don’t settle
for anything but the best,” says Kimberly Adams, Visit Temecula Valley CEO and President. “Our annual 10 Best Wine Getaways list is culled from the extensive travel our tasting and editorial team undertakes each year…along with input from trusted wine and travel journalist around the globe,” says Executive Editor Susan Kostrzewa. “We seek locales that offer world-class wine and wine-related experiences as well as unforgettable restaurants, hotels and cultural activities suited for the intrepid wine lover. The list balances classic, famed regions with emerging, insider gems that have yet to be discovered.” It’s the quality of wine and the experiences at the wineries that has everyone talking. Temecula Valley’s smallest wineries that are making some of the best wines the region has to offer include Hart, Palumbo, Lorenzi, and Doffo. Larger wineries with impressive wines, architecture and dining amenities include BOTTAIA, Fazeli, Leoness, and Baily. Winery experiences include wine blending, behind the scenes tours, wine pairings, live music, Shakespeare in the Vines, wine workshops, yoga and wine, fitness and wine, painting and wine, cooking classes, wine country spa, inns and resorts, and dining. Unique to Temecula Valley Wine Country is dining among the vineyards experiences with award winning restaurants at Miramonte Winery and Leoness Cellars. There are 19 wine country restaurants to choose from, all in picturesque settings and surrounded by vineyards. Only minutes from wine country are two destination attractions: Old Town Temecula and Pechanga Resort Casino. Charming Old Town Temecula is home to more than 100 specialty shops, breweries, wine tasting rooms and restaurants. With authentic atmosphere, museums, theater of the arts, and repurposed historical buildings, Old Town is a vibrant downtown. Pechanga Resort Casino offers guests 13 restaurants to choose from, a luxury 25,000 square-foot spa, 4.5-acre pool complex, 4,000 slots, 154 table games, championship golf course, and a 4,000-plus seat live entertainment venue for A-list entertainment. A three to five-night stay is recommended to experience everything the destination has to offer. Hotel, resort, bed and breakfast, and vacation rental choices are only minutes away from everything there is to do. Staying among the vineyards is an option at Carter Estate, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, and Inn at Europa Village. Visitors can wake up steps away from the vineyards with hot air balloons overhead. There are also some great transportation companies that will pick up guests from where they are staying and take them on a half day wine tasting or brewery tour. Find out more about this top destination and start planning a wine getaway at VisitTemeculaValley.com or call (888) 363-2852.
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The Inn at Europa Village
Third Annual Rotary Taste of the World Benefit to be Held
In Temecula Valley wine country, settle into luxury straight out of Provence grapevines and citrus groves. The 10 rooms in the mission-style building are named for assorted varietals, and have private balconies or French doors that open to panoramic views. (The Cabernet Sauvignon suite, with its heart-shaped spa tub and brick fireplace, makes for a particularly romantic couples escape.) Innkeeper and chef Dean Thomas incorporates ingredients grown on the property into his changing breakfast menus. Extra touches include a chance to visit surrounding vineyards with a local sommelier—a great way to taste and learn about the region’s diverse wines. For more information or to make reservations (better hurry) go to europavillage.com
Don’t have time for a quick Valentine’s Day jaunt to Provence? (It’s OK, neither do we.) Fortunately, this elegant inn surrounded by vineyards makes for an easy alternative to a Mediterranean getaway. Named as one of the Top 10 Romantic Small Inns and B&Bs by Visit California, Europa Village is right here in Temecula Wine Country. Inspired by the romantic wine-country lodgings of Spain, France, and Italy, The Inn lets you bask under the Temecula sun on a property set among
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Kids
FEBRUARY 2019
Students Invited to Predict When Mojave Maxine Will Make Her 2019 Debut Winners in each county will receive gift certificates and other prizes At The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Mojave Maxine, a 41-year old desert tortoise, determines the arrival of spring. Each year, students in grades K-12 from nine counties throughout Southern California are invited to predict when Mojave Maxine, will emerge from her brumation (hibernation for reptiles) and make her first appearance of 2019, indicating longer, warmer days are on the way. Maxine and her fellow desert tortoises typically enter brumation around Thanksgiving. Their bodies know when to go to sleep based on the outside temperatures
and the change in daylight hours. Sometime in the coming months, she will awaken from her long winter’s slumber and emerge from her subterranean burrow at The Living Desert. The exact date of this annual occurrence, however, is anyone’s guess. The first entry received from each county that is closest to the exact day and time wins a $50 gift certificate, a Federal Lands Pass, a visit from a desert tortoise, Mojave Maxine t-shirts for their entire class and a $100 gift certificate for their teacher. Students from Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties are invited to participate in the contest. “With the desert tortoise population threatened by a number of human-caused factors, Mojave Maxine plays an important role in educating people about how to better live around her species,” said Dr. James Danoff-Burg, Director of Conservation. “This annual contest allows students to learn about desert tortoises, how to help protect them, and have some fun guessing when Mojave Maxine will emerge from her burrow. It is our desert version of Groundhog Day on the East Coast!” In 2018, more than 1,800 students submitted predictions prior to Maxine’s starstudded arrival on January 31 at 12:28 p.m. The guessing contest is currently open and will run until Mojave Maxine emerges from her burrow. A live video feed will be available online to watch for when Mojave Maxine appears. To enter visit livingdesert.org/mojave-maxine.
About the Living Desert: The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a nonprofit, accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, ensuring the highest standards of all aspects of animal care, education, conservation, public service, and operations. The Zoo is active in conservation research, habitat protection, breeding programs and education initiatives around the world, as well as in its own community. The Zoo has been a top attraction in the Palm Springs area for nearly 50 years. The Living Desert is located at 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260. For more information: (760) 346-5694 or visit livingdesert.org.
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Temecula Valley Elks Drug Awareness Contest Awards Dinner
The Temecula Valley Elks #2801 hosted a dinner for their Drug Awareness Contest winners recently at the Lodge. The fifteen winners, their parents, and their teachers were invited to attend, recognized, and presented with framed certificates. The contest materials were distributed to the elementary schools and middle schools through Peachjar during the first week of October in the Murrieta and Temecula area. There were three contests – a poster contest for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students; an essay contest for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and a video contest for pre-high school, high school and post graduate students. The topic for all three contests was “Drugs Take Away. . .” First, Second, and Third place awards were presented to the poster and essay winners. First and Second place awards were given to the video winners.
Video Contest – High School from Calvary Murrieta
The winners were: Poster Contest Left to Right: High School Video Winners Ashley Gooch, Bristyn Riddle, Dulce Espinoza, Diane Farrens, Drug Awareness Chairman. Not in picture – Maddie Huter, Ashlyn Curran
1st Place: Maddie Huter 1st Place: Ashley Gooch 2nd Place: Bristyn Riddle 2nd Place: Ashlyn Curran 2nd Place: Dulce Espinoza
1st Place: Lauren Stringer from Van Avery Prep – Ms. Jen Jaimѐ 2nd Place: John Lee from Van Avery Prep – Ms. Jen Jaimѐ 3rd Place: Audrey Pollack from St. Jeanne de Lestonnac – Mrs. Angeli
Essay Contest
Left to Right: Essay and Poster Winners Laruen Stringer, Priscilla Lopez, Diane Farrens, Drug Awareness Chairman Izzy Mestman, Emilia Toensing
1st Place: Izzy Mestman from Van Avery Prep – Ms. Maki 2nd Place: Priscilla Lopez from Pauba Elementary – Mrs. Coward 3rd Place: Emilia Toensing from Paloma Elementary – Mrs. Orner
Video Contest – Pre-High School from Van Avery Prep
Left to Right: Pre-High School Video Winners Evan Rangel, Garrett Atkinson, Diane Farrens, Drug Awareness Chairman, Kevin Bui, Ibrahim Abunadi. Not in Picture: John Lee, Audrey Pollack
1st Place: Kevin Bui 1st Place: Ibrahim Abunadi 2nd Place: Evan Rangel 2nd Place: Garrett Atkinson
The Poster Contest winners, the Essay Contest winners and the Video Contest winners were presented with a certificate and gift card to Barnes and Noble. The 1st Place entries in each contest at the Lodge Level will be forwarded onto to the District Level for additional judging and possibly additional awards.
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Keeping Children Safe on the Internet
It’s Not if, it’s When By Sharon Ives
There is an epidemic that is becoming worse than drugs and is affecting the whole family. It has infiltrated our phones, computers, laptops, tv, and movies. It’s called pornography. For boys and girls this can become a lifelong addiction and may be more difficult to overcome than drugs or alcohol. Children and teens are more susceptible than adults to addictions and to developmental effects on the brain. Addiction can lead to poor performance in school, at work, risky sexual behavior and mental health issues. No matter how uncomfortable it may be, it needs to be addressed and we need to be speaking to our children about it. Our children will be exposed to it, if it’s not on their device it will be on a friend’s or at school. Unfortunately, even good kids are biologically vulnerable to the pull of porn, especially if they have not been warned and taught how to reject it. The good news is that you can educate them while they’re young and before their curiosity takes over. So, how do we do this? 1. You can set the stage by creating a safe environment with your children where they are able to openly talk to you about this without feeling afraid or embarrassed.
2. With younger children talk to them about how sometimes they will see inappropriate pictures, videos, or cartoons without any clothes on. Ask them if they have ever seen anything like that? Teach them to protect their heart and mind and to look away as soon as they see something like that and tell you.
3. Teach them that their own bodies are private and were created by God and belong to God. Make sure they understand what inappropriate touch is and who is allowed to see them unclothed and who is not, including other children.
WORD SEARCH FOR KIDS FROM A KID
Can you find all of the words that have to do with
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Unfortunately, because of the pornography epidemic there is an increase in child on child abuse. If an incident occurs with anyone no matter who or what age, always, always have them tell you even if they are threatened by that individual. Make sure they know you will always protect them.
4. For teenagers let them know that God designed sex to be private for marriage between a man and a woman. But our society has forgotten this and people show things that are private out in public. Ask them to let you know when they have seen this and not be embarrassed to talk to you about it. Practice with your teens what they should do and say if someone shows them something inappropriate.
5. Praise your children when you see them turn the channel because of something they see that is unfitting. When they know they are making good decisions this helps them with confidence building and self-control. Did you find all of the words
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Resolve this New Year to prevent this from becoming an issue in your family. Below are two wonderful tools to help make that conversation easier and stress free.
Good Pictures, Bad Pictures by Kristen Jensen. The author wrote one book for ages 3-6 and another for ages 7 and up.
10 easy conversation starters – endsexualexploitation.org.
tree ornament gift wreath star
family cookies santa garland stocking
gingerbread candycane reindeer star angel
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me. Psalm 138:7
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Conscious Parenting ~
What Will You Do Differently? By Traci L. Williams
Each year millions of people make plans, set resolutions and vow to do things differently in the year that lies ahead. Usually the areas they are thinking about are related to eating, exercise, smoking, balance, etc. In this process of evaluation, I’m wondering how many parents look at their parentchild relationship and make plans in that area for the year ahead? If you have not yet done that, you may want to consider it. Here are some ideas on creating a healthy relationship with your children this year:
1) Listen. We have all heard the saying, “People don’t care what you know until they know that you care.” Our children are no different. We assume they know we love them because we provide for them, care about their grades and future, and we interact with them daily. Even when we are providing what we think they “want” (things), it often does not make them feel loved. As I work with kids of all ages, what I hear them say is that they want their parents to listen. They want their parents to at least try to understand their point of view. They want their parents to consider their ideas as possible and valid. If you want your child’s attention, talk less and listen more. 2) Believe. How often do our kids tell us they don’t feel well and we still make them go to school, do homework and basically just keep plugging along? We don’t believe they are “sick enough” or maybe we think they are fudging it. We are not teaching our children to listen to their own bodies. It warrants a conversation so they learn how to use the information their body gives them within the parameters of the commitments they make and the obligations they have. Believe what they tell you and then walk them through what to do with that information. What are the choices? What are the pro’s and con’s? That is when they learn something valuable.
3) Stand Up. When something happens with your child at school or with a friend or even a sibling, what do you do? Do you immediately side with the other person? The teacher for instance? Or do you listen to and believe what your child is telling you? Do you consider both sides before you respond? When your child is overwhelmed with school, do you push them or “should” them or threaten them,
Join the Teen Read Book Club, The Novel Knights
The Teens Read Book Club members are starting the new year with a new name and a new selection of books! Join The Novel Knights for their first meeting of the year on Monday, January 28, 2019 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library (30600 Pauba Road). Copies of City of Bones by Cassandra Clare will be available at the circulation desk prior to the event. Suggested and selected by club members, all books this season are guaranteed to make for a fun discussion. Come prepared to share your thoughts and a few snacks! Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries, this teen program is for Grades 7-12, and limited to 12 participants. Advanced registration begins four weeks prior to scheduled programs and events. Please register at the library reception desk or by calling (951) 693-8900.
or do you truly consider whether or not what is being asked is reasonable? Some things that are being asked of our students today are not reasonable. YOU are the only one who can stand up for your child in the way that they need. This is not about coddling or not being accountable. It’s about evaluating expectations, listening to your child and standing up for them. You are their #1 advocate in life. There are also some great questions you can ask your child. Try these:
• If there was one thing I could change that would make me a better mom/dad, what would it be?
• On a scale of 1-10, how much do you think I love you? Why?
• If you were afraid and needed to call someone, who would you call?
There are many more questions you could ask. The bottom line is this: the relationship and bond that you create, the trust and respect, caring and love, the connection you build … is crucial. We focus on what our children are doing, assuming that tells us about their character. That’s backwards. We need to focus on their character (which requires love, understanding and an investment of time), which leads them to better choices. Life is not about school, homework, chores and tomorrow; it’s about love, kindness, people and today. (Traci L. Williams)
Traci L. Williams is the Founder of A Loving Way to Parent. She provides parenting classes, teen programs and individual coaching. She is known for her practical parenting style and can be reached directly at 951-240-1407 or traci@alovingway.com. www.alovingway.com.
Teen Painting Class for Valentine’s Day
Grades 7-12. Explore new painting styles this Valentine's Day! Using dot art, participants will get to paint a heart-outline onto canvas. Monday, Feb. 11 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library located at 30600 Pauba Road Temecula, CA 92592. Limit 30 participants.
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The Season Continues...
TEMECULA VALLEY SYMPHONY Feb. 16, 2019 – Sat. 2:00 pm – “HEARTS ABLAZE” is a passionate pairing of the Symphony and Symphony Chorus performing music from Bernstein and selections such as the Chorus from Gounod’s Romeo & Juliet and Cinderella Waltz by Prokofiev.
Mar. 30, 2019 – Sat. 2:00 pm – “TRIUMPH & DESTINY” features the winners of the 2019 Young Artist Competition, plus Spitfire Prelude & Fugue, Three Olympians (an exciting new work for string orchestra), and Video Games Live, a thrilling medley of video game themes.
For a complete listing of 2019 concerts, venues, and ticket prices please visit our website at www.TemeculaValleySymphony.org or call 951-587-1536! We’re not your ordinary stuffy symphony. Come and join the experience of Music, Art, & Passion!
May 18, 2019 – Sat. 2:00 pm – “THE EXPERIENCE!” will showcase acclaimed jazz singer Sherry Williams performing some of Duke Ellington’s biggest hits along with Beethoven’s 5th, Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, and Overture to a Pops Concert by Henry Mancini.
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, and epic classics.
Join us at Travel Night
Thursday, February 7 5:30pm - 7pm
The Living Desert Travel Club presents an evening of exploration. Learn about our upcoming trips through 2020. Graham Johansson, Africa guide, and Stacy Fiorentinos, owner of Classic Escapes Travel, will share their knowledge and experience of South Africa, Kenya and Namibia. Priority registration for upcoming trips will be given to attendees.
Upcoming travel: • Namibia - Spring 2019 (Registration now open!)
• Galapagos (+post extension to Machu Picchu) - Fall 2019 • Kenya
• South America
• South Africa
RSVP to Amy Crabb at (760) 340-4954 or travel@livingdesert.org
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Focus On Local: A Non-Juried Art Exhibition at Lakeland Village Community Center
STUDIO 395 is currently hosting an open themed, non-juried art exhibition entitled ‘Focus On Local” at the Lakeland Village Community Center. The exhibit is available through March 4, 2019. It represents a mix of 20 artists showcasing a wide range of themes, disciplines, mediums and techniques, including but not limited to: oil, acrylic, collage, mixed media, found object, ceramics, sculpture, and airbrush. The majority of artists exhibiting are locally based, hailing from Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Murrieta, Riverside, Romoland, Temecula, and Santa Ana. An Arts Social, which will be a combination artist reception, open business discussion and social mixer, will take place on January 11, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. There will also be a guest artist speaker at 7:00 PM, who will be announced closer to the date of the social. Artists represented in the exhibition are: Randy Au, David Born, Pegy Botello, Lisa Cabrera, Allan Chadwick, George Comer, Kathi Fox, Cheryl Garvin, Robin Golden, Jack Hutchinson, Lesley Quigley, Linda Ridenour, Martin Ridenour, Don Rogers, Geneva Scott, Kathy M. Stradley, Tagger Designs, Kathy M. Vasquez, Robin Vojak of CR Studios, and the Warrior Built Foundation. This is the first group exhibition and second showing of artwork that STUDIO 395 have hosted at the community center. An arts non-profit group, Studio 395 where asked by the County of Riverside to take charge of community center operations. Many classes and activities take place at the community
Murrieta Rotary Seeks High School Musicians for Contest
Local high school students are invited to participate in the Rotary Club of Murrieta’s music competition which offers cash prizes and opportunities to move to regional and district competitions. The Murrieta contest will be held at the Salvation Army Community Center, 40270 Los Alamos Rd. Murrieta on Tuesday, February 12, starting at 6:30 p.m. Students can compete in Piano, Vocal or Instrumental categories. Contestants will perform one or more pieces in the competition. Pianists and instrumentalists must play at least one piece of classical music while singers must perform songs from musical theater or classical music. All contestants must be high schoollevel students, living within Rotary District 5330 (Riverside and San Bernardino counties). Cash prizes of $400 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for third will be awarded. The winners of the Murrieta music competition will be entered in a regional competition (separate for each category), and the winners of that will compete in a district competition in June. Entries for the music competition must be submitted no later than Friday, February 9, 2015, but the number of participants is limited so applying early is recommended. For an application and contest overview, go to murrietarotaryclub.org. For further information on the contest rules, contact Contest Chairperson Armando Martinez at martinezam97@gmail.com. For information regarding the club or membership, visit www.murrietarotaryclub.org or call President Jann Gentry @ 951-757-8087.
center. A schedule and activity descriptions can be found at www.villageongrand.com. Future art exhibitions, art classes and demonstrations will also be added to the center’s calendar and programming in the coming year. Lakeland Village Community Center is located at: 16275 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. Our website is www.villageongrand.com and we can also be found on Facebook using @villageongrand and on Instagram. Please contact us at 951-471-4407 or at villageongrand@studio395.org for further information.
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HEALTHYLIFESTYLE
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Why Preservatives Are the Real Hidden Danger in Fast Food
For most people, there’s nothing more satisfying than a fast food meal of a cheeseburger and fries. We all know it’s not the healthiest meal available due to the high amounts of sodium, fat and calories, but there are other hidden dangers lurking in these meals. These foods have gained an unwanted popularity for having the same appearance years after the date they are purchased. Two eighth grade schoolgirls put this theory to the test. The young ladies found that due to the preservatives in our fast food, a cheeseburger and fries can survive for two and a half years without decomposing. They earned first place for their efforts. Back in October, 2014, Catherine Goffard and Ava Van Straten, who entered the Notre Dame Academy Science Fair in Wisconsin, stored several fast food cheeseburgers and fries in open jars kept at room temperature. Two and a half years later, the results were very interesting. Slight molding only occurred in one cheeseburger; the rest of the food had no bacteria growth. They young ladies compared the fast food meal to a healthier cheeseburger and fries meal that was prepared using fresh, local products. When they let the healthier meal sit for one week, it was covered in mold. There was a reason why the girls were interested in this food experiment exposing how preservatives can affect foods. “We want them to know what’s in these burgers that causes them to not mold, and how they’re unhealthy to eat,” said Ava. Catherine added, “It makes you kind of think, like, ‘What am I actually eating?’ because there are so many other things that are not included in their ingredients list that are definitely dangerous for you.” Over the last decade, lots of stories have been written about the after lives of fast food meals. Here’s a breakdown of some of the preservatives that can be found in the very popular fast food meal of burger and fries:
TBHQ French fries can sometimes keep their crispy look because of TBHQ, which is a simpler way of referring to tertiary butylhydroquinone. TBHQ is a petroleum-based substance used to stop fats and oils from oxidizing, but TBHQ is also used in butane lighters, lacquer and varnish. Children are more prone to experience nausea, vomiting and tinnitus, or hearing loss, when exposed to this substance. Calcium Sulfate Hamburger buns stay mold-free thanks to ingredients like calcium sulfate. It is usually listed among most fast food restaurants’ nutritional data information, but it doesn’t mean it isn’t a questionable ingredient to include in a food product. This crystalline powder is white, odorless and more commonly used for vehicles, plastics, metal and pesticides. Additives Many hamburgers contain as little as 2 percent meat and instead contain ingredients normally found in hamburgers like blood vessels, nerves, plant material, cartilage and bone. These beef patties are also high in fat and cooked at high heat, which helps it to lose moisture, thus helping to give it a longer shelf life. Sometimes, a wide variety of additives are used to preserve and texturize the meat, like sodium phosphate and nitrates. Sodium phosphate is considered generally safe but it can disrupt how your body absorbs iron, calcium and magnesium and is not recommended for people with kidney problems. Eating too many nitrates has been linked to a variety of cancers including colorectal and stomach cancers. Source: nucific.com
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When Good Resolutions Go Bad By: Jules Perez
New Year’s toasts have been given, fizz have bangers been popped, and your booze encouraged hopes of finding fitness in the new year have fallen as flat as the Champaign left in the back of your refrigerator. Yes folks, it’s mid-January and your news year’s resolutions have already failed. Okay, okay, nobody panic. This isn’t the first time this has happened. If it were easy everyone would be running a sevenminute mile and shopping for groceries in swimwear. But it is clearly not that simple. The best things in life are placed very carefully at the top of the mountain for a good reason. You must work to get to them. Step One: Stop Panicking As I said before, you made a mistake, but you didn’t fail. A small side step is not a total disaster. You have to stop looking at your health as an all or nothing type of thing. It is a lifetime goal. Not a pass/fail event. If you have a small hiccup, realize that it is just that and move on. I like to look at my day in terms of thirds. If I mess up my breakfast, okay, then I have 2/3 of my day to make up for it. That way I don’t throw away the whole day from one mistake. Your heath is a decision, not simply one choice. Step Two: Get Rid of the Bad Stuff Guess what? If you don’t have the bad stuff around you, it won’t be there to temp you. Clear out the things in your home that tempt you to eat poorly. Get your whole family on board with your fitness goals. Make it fun for everyone to see how excited you are to be on this journey. Make them see how important it is to you and for you. Clear your space of things that will cause you to back track. make sure you fill that space with healthy foods you enjoy. Step Three: Get Moving You can never outwork a poor diet, but getting out and moving is such a huge part of getting healthy. Not only does it increase the number of calories you can consume in any given day (yes friends, I said you get to eat more!) but it just makes you feel so darn good as well. Step Four (But for the MOST important) Love Yourself The most important part of this s to make sure you remember why you started this journey to begin with. You are worthy of this change and you deserve to lead a healthier, fuller life. Remember why you started this path to heather you. Whether it is to keep with grand kiddos, to be a healthier example for your family, or just to get off the diet rollercoaster for good, you are worthy of this change. You deserve to feel better about the choices you are making and the way you feel about yourself. So, remember, your health is a decision, not simply a choice. Keep making the decision to choose healthy even if a few of your small choices fail. Jules Perez is NASM Certified Personal Trainer www.houseofJfitness.com (951) 972-6743
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Become a Volunteer and Give HOPE to Our Community By David Baker, HOPE Food Pantry Volunteer
Initially formed by several local churches in 1990, the HOPE Food Pantry in Lake Elsinore has been assisting those in need of food supplies ever since. HOPE stands for Helping Our People in Elsinore and serves the areas of Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake and Wildomar. In 2017, HOPE became a ministry of the Dream Center with the goal of meeting the physical needs of disadvantaged citizens, providing them with assistance that acts as an "on-ramp" to relationship and community that leads towards self-sufficiency. As our community undergoes a positive and long-term transformation, HOPE is committed to providing their clients with a hand up instead of a handout. We recognize that people's immediate physical needs have to be met before deeper emotional and spiritual healing comes to fruition. HOPE also assists in providing food supplies to area families just prior to Thanksgiving. In November 2018, HOPE participated with Holt Ministries, local churches, and other organizations to provide frozen turkeys and related meal items to as many as 500 families from the Lake Elsinore Community Center. In addition to providing food supplies, HOPE will expand their practice of receiving and distributing personal hygiene items in 2019. Look for additional information on this service in the months to come. As with any charitable organization, HOPE needs many volunteers to effectively fulfill its mission. There are many volunteer opportunities across a variety of skills, interests and capabilities. Several opportunities to contribute include packing bags
of food and related items to go out to clients, various cleaning and hygiene activities, maintaining the facility inside and out, sorting and filling orders of clothing, front office assistance, data entry, senior delivery and donation pick-ups. Following my retirement in 2018, I have been a food packer at HOPE which involves preparing grocery bags with boxed, bottled and canned goods which will be given to needy families later in the week. The time commitment is just 90 minutes every Monday morning and is similar to grocery shopping except a cart with a number of shopping bags is rolled down the aisles of the food bank warehouse and specific food items are gathered following a "shopping list" provided for that particular week. No heavy lifting or strenuous physical exertion is required and a number of our volunteers are fellow retirees, although all ages are represented including stay-at-home moms. High school students may be interested as well because their service hours will contribute to their community service requirements. Regardless of your situation, I can guarantee that you will have a sense of receiving more rewards than the benefits that you are providing. You will work alongside other people with caring hearts and helping hands and you are almost certain to make new friends. You will have a golden opportunity to give back to your community and assist your neighbors in a direct and meaningful way. Spoiler alert: join us just once and you are likely to get hooked like me! I encourage you to check out the Dream Center website at http://www.dreamcenterle.org and click on the HOPE Food Pantry link under the "Get Involved" caption. You will find more specific information there including the various volunteer opportunities and the day/time of the week that each activity is completed. The HOPE Food Pantry is located at 506 West Minthorn Street, Lake Elsinore. To contact the pantry directly, email Connie@DreamCenterLE.org or call (951) 245-7510. See you there!
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Naughty Pig Butchery, Never Naughty Always Nice By Carol Malin
Do you dream of prime rib? Crave pork belly? Love English bangers? Then you should meet the Naughty Pig Butchery and Encased Meats, or we should say Naughty Pigs. Many in the Temecula Valley already know the Naughty Pig and favor its fresh, natural, antibiotic and hormone free meats. The wide variety offered includes wagyu beef, charcuterie, hand-cut bacon, house-smoked meats, lamb, organic chicken, duck, pheasant, rabbit, pork belly, specialty sausages, sweetbreads and much more, as well as wild-caught sustainable fish and seafood. The Naughty Pig is a blend of butcher shop and a delicatessen known for its delicious sandwiches, ceviche, and poke. “In my opinion, the Naughty Pig makes delicious sandwiches that rival Katz Deli in New York,” shared local resident Tommy Cruz. “I also buy excellent meats at the shop for barbeque events.”
ranean foods, sandwiches, and craft beers are soon to come. During remodeling the deli will remain open. The Naughty Pig has partnered with Sushi Chef Makoto Takao to bring you a delicious experience. The sushi bar will debut in March. Evenings only. Reservations required. Check the website: NaughtyPig1.com for dates, times and more information. Chef Daniel turns the Murrieta Naughty Pig into an intimate dining room for 5-course pop-up dinners one night a week and on certain holidays. If you’re thinking a chef prepared dinner would be a sweet way to win your Valentine’s heart, you must reserve quickly as this night books up fast. Limited seating, Chef Daniel Johnson reservations required. Call or reserve online. BYO event. Complete information is posted on the website. If a bucket of barbeque tickles your fancy, then the Naughty Pig is the place for you. On Thursdays you can take home a rack of house-barbequed ribs and a rotisserie chicken for around $30. You must call on Wednesday before 4 pm to place your order.
Two Naughty Pigs In November the Naughty Pig Butchery opened a second store in Old Town Temecula. It is the humble twin of the Naughty Pig in Murrieta, selling the same topquality foods. The look of the shop is clean, bright and modern, and offers convenient storefront parking. It is situated on Old Town Front Street just south of Santiago Road. “I am glad the Naughty Pig opened the Old Town location,” said Cyndi Goodno. “I live in Temecula Wine Country and going to their Murrieta store was a bit of a drive. I like the fact that the shop is a family run business, and everyone who works there is very pleasant.” “We strive to be the neighborhood butcher and want to be easily accessible for our customers, whether it is for their daily shopping or for a special occasion,” says proprietor Mark Johnson. “We do Who’s the Man see several return customers, though, Chef Daniel, owner of the Naughty that come from as far as Riverside, CoPig, came to open a butcher shop in a rona, and Fallbrook as they are exround-about way. A graduate of Le Cortremely satisfied with the don Blue culinary school, Daniel worked uncompromised quality we provide.” as sous-chef at a No. 1 rated resort in The Temecula shop is new, but the Montana. Yet, he wanted his own busistaff is experienced. Temecula store ness and planned to move to SoCal to manager Richard Ramirez has worked at be near family. He noted that butcher the Naughty Pig Murrieta for two years shops were starting to make a comeand is Chef Daniel Johnson’s sous-chef. back as customers wanted healthier Ty Thorn was raised on a cattle ranch in foods and additive-free meats. He Hawaii and is an experienced meat cutthought opening a butcher shop in the ter. Erik Foutch runs the deli counter and Temecula Valley could be a success if he will soon head to the Murrieta store to Naughty Pig Meats make your mouth water and they are antibiotic and horused his culinary training to prepare charmanage the deli once the new space cuterie, make house-made sausages, opens. mone free. smoke and hand-cut meats, and sell the finest products. Customers seem to think he was right. The Naughty Pig is expanding its flagship store in Murrieta. The enhanced 1,200 “The meat products are top-rate, the grass-fed beef is a treat,” said Bill Alaksin. square-foot space is slated to open in March, which will afford space for sushi, dining, “The staff is awesome, very professional, and their sandwiches are amazing. Everyand a larger deli. The deli will offer take-out hot food, veggie dishes, soups, Mediterone should give it a try—I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.” Steve Guyer said, “I come here to buy the delicate sweetbreads my wife uses in her specialty dishes. This butcher knows how to prepare them properly.” Gift and Catering Solutions Special days right around the corner? If you’re hosting a luncheon or a dinner, Naughty Pig caters. Your foodie friend deserves a great gift? Solution: Naughty Pig gift cards may be purchased at both stores. You can also find retail items there to complement the meats, such as rubs, mustards, gourmet butters (think truffle) and sauces to tuck into a gift basket or to keep handy in your kitchen. Chef Daniel and his team, at either store, can always provide you with cooking tips and great recipe ideas.
The Johnsons believe every meal should be a pleasurable experience. This is why they want you to taste and enjoy the finest products they offer.
Naughty Pig’s Temecula Store
NAUGHTY PIG BUTCHERY AND ENCASED MEATS is located 28780 Old Town Front Street, Temecula & 25359 Madison Avenue, Murrieta. OPEN: M-F: 11am to 7pm ; Sat: 10am to 7pm ; Sun: 11am to 6pm. Naughtypig1.com
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“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.� ~Ephesians 4:2
Do What Love Says
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." ~ Galatians 5:22-23
By Joni Eareckson Tada
Valentine's Day is coming up quickly -- my neighborhood market has been displaying chocolates and roses for weeks now. All for the sake of love. Or is it? Why should we listen to the greeting card companies? Why should chocolate do the talking? Today's verse says it much better. Many Bible translators place a colon after the word love, indicating that joy, peace, patience and the rest are actually all characteristics of one thing: love. I like this paraphrase from The Message of I Corinthians 13. It says, "Love never gives up, love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn't want what it doesn't have. Love doesn't strut, doesn't
have a swelled head, and doesn't force itself on others. Love isn't always 'me first' and it doesn't fly off the handle. Love doesn't keep score of the sins of others and doesn't revel when others grovel. Love takes pleasure in the flowering of truth. It puts up with anything, trusts God always, always looks for the best and never looks back but keeps going to the end." Write out I Corinthians 13 from The Message and place it where you can glance at it often. Then, "Do not merely listen to the word. Do what it says" (James 1:22). Who do you say "I love you" to? Do you show this person kindness? Are you faithful with his or her reputation? Do you give, expecting to receive something in return? Do you keep score when this person has wronged you? Can you rejoice as he or she develops strong relationships with others? "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." (I Corinthians 13:13).
Lord God, I pray for those whom I love. Make me a clean vessel through which Your selfless love will flow toward others. May I expect nothing in return, only the pleasure of showering Your goodness and graciousness on those around me. Blessings, Joni and Friends
Taken from Pearls of Great Price. Printed with permission of Joni and Friends Disability Center. www.joniandfriends.org
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Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. ~ Romans 3:24 New Living Translation (NLT)
God Gives More Grace By Pastor John Stewart
“But He gives more grace. Therefore, He says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” ~ James 4:6
James wrote his letter to Christians that were experiencing various difficulties that still occur in our churches today. The rich were embarrassing and exploiting the poor, different fellowships were at odds with one another, people were professing to be saved, without much evidence in their lives and professing believers were using their mouths destructively. Many Christians were proud and worldly and were not living by the grace of God. In our text James quoted Proverbs 3:34 as both a warning and a promise: “Surely He scorns the scornful, but gives grace to the humble.” James assured his readers that God could give them more grace, in fact all the grace they needed, if only they would humbly seek and trust in Him only! This word translated “grace” in the New Testament comes from the Greek word charis, which means “favor, blessing, or kindness.” We can all extend grace to one another; but when the word grace is used in connection with God, it takes on a more powerful meaning. Grace is God choosing to bless us rather than curse us as our sin deserves. It is His benevolence to the unworthy and undeserving. Grace is God’s unmerited favor and therefore cannot be earned, bought or obtained in any way! One theologian describes GRACE this way; “God’s Riches Available to Christians Everywhere”. Not only are sinners saved by grace (Ephesians 2:8-9), but believers also daily live and grow by grace (2 Peter 3:18, 2 Timothy 2:1), for His grace is sufficient for our every need (2 Corinthians 12:9). Grace is free for the asking because Jesus paid the price on the cross. “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9). He became poor that we might share in the riches of His grace (Ephesians 1:7). The recipients of the Apostle James letter were depending on their own resources; their words, their wealth and their plans to produce successful lives. What they really needed was humility, prayer and the grace of God. God’s throne is a throne of Grace (Hebrews 4:14-16) before which His children may humbly come before Him, confessing their sins, telling Him their needs, all while trusting Him to answer! While grace is an undeserved gift, it is also an inexhaustible gift. Thus, “He gives more grace.” God has more grace than the world has sin. There is no place one can go that God’s grace cannot reach, and there is no depth to which we can sink that God is no longer able to pull us out. His grace is greater than all of our sin, no matter how small or great we may view what we have done. Whether we are just starting to wander off course or if we are already sinking and drowning in our sin, grace can be received. There is no sin, no condition nor circumstance that is beyond the effective rescue of God’s grace! Jesus came “full of grace and truth” and “of His fullness we have all received and grace for grace (John 1:14 & 17). In Ephesians 2:7, Paul writes of “the exceeding” or immeasurable “riches of His grace”, which simply means there is sufficient grace for everyone, no matter what the needs may be. Too many professed Christians are like the Jewish people in Jeremiah’s day who had forsaken their Lord, “the fountain of living waters, and hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water” (Jeremiah 2:13). They depend only on their own strength and skills and ignore the limitless wealth of God’s grace. The Apostle Paul explained the secret of his life and ministry accordingly, “by the grace of God I am what I am . . . I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me” (1 Cor. 15:10). It’s been my privilege over the years to know many fruitful Christian leaders, and each of them humbly confessed
their own weakness and dependence on the grace of God. God’s grace never runs out! God’s grace is an essential gift. We cannot know, worship or serve God without it. Our God is “the God of all grace” (1 Peter 5:10), whether it’s saving grace (Ephesians 2:8–10), sanctifying grace (Rom. 5:17), suffering grace (2 Corinthians 12:7– 9), or any of the other enabling “graces” available to each of His children at the Throne of Grace. The Bible is “the word of His grace” (Acts 20:32) and reveals to us the “graces” God has for us. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of grace (Hebrews 10:29) and imparts to us what we need when we need it. In Acts 16, when Paul and Silas were jailed in Philippi, God gave them “grace for worshiping,” by which they witnessed to other prisoners and jailers alike, winning the jailer and his family to Christ. Believers who fail to depend on God’s grace and are secretly trusting in their own resources and abilities are robbing God of the glory He deserves, as well as robbing themselves of the blessing they could be to others (2 Thessalonians 1:12). God’s grace is not a luxury, it is a necessity. As these men humbly saw their total need of God, they also believed their God was for them! In the same way today, when we by faith humble ourselves as to our total need of God, believing that His grace is sufficient, we will also experience even more abundant grace, directing, protecting and transforming our lives from glory to glory! Pastor John Stewart is the Executive Pastor at Revival Christian Church on Scott Road in Menifee. For additional teachings and events to to Revival.tv
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PETS
A Shelter Dogs Poem Once upon a time, you see, There was this little pup For reasons unbeknownst to me, His family gave him up Maybe it was chewing Everything that he could find Maybe they were busy and Just didn't have the time They took him to the shelter And they just left him there Outside, alone, in the cage Shivering and scared Even though they knew inside If he went through those doors He may never have the chance To find a home like yours He sat there crying silently Wondering what he did That was so bad that they just Had to leave him like they did
However fate was smiling On that little pup that day Because a lady saw him And she whisked him right away He got a second chance at life That others may have not And now he's in a loving home With everything he wants
Every day he gets that love That he was looking for And silently is thankful for when She walked through that door
Others may not have this chance So open up your heart And adopt a shelter dog to take And give a brand new start
AUDITION for the Region’s Premier Youth Symphony!
Temecula Valley Youth Symphony (TVYS) enriches the lives of student musicians with outstanding educational and performance opportunities for music students at all levels, in a nurturing and challenging environment. TVYS is a tuition-based program. A few scholarships are available for students in need. New students should call the number below to set up an audition. We offer three levels of performance groups.
REHEARSALS are on MONDAYS through the end of May.
• 4:00 to 4:30 pm – Prelude I Beginning Strings, Gina Wingfield, Instructor • 4:30 to 5:30 pm – Prelude II Beginning Strings, Gina Wingfield, Instructor • 4:30 to 6:00 pm - Junior Youth Symphony, Conducted by Juanita Jackson • 6:15 to 8:30 pm - Youth Symphony, Conducted by Zun-Hin Woo, Principal Violinist & Associate Conductor of Temecula Valley Symphony.
• CONCERTS: Concerts are held on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm. Additional performance opportunities are scheduled throughout the season at various venues.
Temecula Valley Youth Symphony (951) 587-1536 www.TemeculaValleyYouthSymphony.org
Note: Auditions are available throughout the season.
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Don't Fall for Fake Posts 2.0 By Nellie Hathorn
Fake Facebook Posts - Don’t contribute to spreading fake news by "Copying, Pasting and Sharing" these false viral posts. I thought these "fake posts" would have died off by now but I still see people copying and posting these on their timeline. So, to be clear,
1. Copying and Pasting the below pictured post on your time line DOES NOT "copyright your information or protect it
from Facebook." 2. If you Copy and Paste the message about a bypass and a new Facebook algorithm" it will not change which friends you see in your feed. However, you CAN change your news feed viewing options between "Most Recent" and "Most Popular." On your mobile phone, you can go into your "Settings" and then "News Feed Preferences" to customize your News Feed.
3. Lastly, there is no "Facebook hack" where you will see a "hurtful phrase, posted by a hacker, that might hurt your Facebook friends’ feelings." If you think there's something suspicious happening you can always go to your "Activity Log" to check your history. It will show every Post, Like and Share, etc., you have made recently. You may also have logged into a public device where you forgot to logout, i.e., library or work computer. Make sure you have your phone with you too! Someone may have it and be having a little fun with your Facebook account.
If you DO feel you hacked, change your password! Don't forget to write it down. Make sure your logged out of any unauthorized devices. You can check your settings under "Access Information", "Security and Login Information", then "Authorized Logins." Logout of any old devices or any locations you don't recognize. Don't be
alarmed when you see the long list the first time. You might see a city, from a hotel, you logged into when you were travelling. Just "log out" of those sessions. Stay safe in the Cyber World and don't share fake posts. We hope you found this information helpful. If you have any social media questions, please email it to socialmediaIQ@neighborsnewspaper.com. Have a great day!! Nelie Hathorn is the owner of Accipiter Marketing and can be reached at 951-775-9850.
Children’s Programs at the Murrieta Public Library Little Listeners
Wednesdays at 10 & 11am for ages 3-5. An independent group activity designed to introduce preschool-age children to storytelling.
Bubblemania
Wednesdays at 4pm/families Educational & entertaining event on the science and fun of soap bubbles for children of all ages.
Budding Bookworms
Thursdays at 10 & 11am for birth to 6 + adult. A lapsitting storytime designed to enhance the shythm of language while bonding with your children.
Maker Space Club
4pm on 1/29, 2/27. 3/12 & 4/24 for ages 8-12 = adult. A collaborative learning environment where children, with parental supervision, come together to learn STEM based skills.
Dog Tales
Mondays at 5pm for ages 3-12 Read aloud to one of our friendly Reading Education Assistance Dogs.
Page Turners
Fridays at 4pm for ages 9-12 Jan. 11 – Orphan Island Feb 8 – Fortunately the Milk March 8 – Al Capone Does my Shirts
Rusty Blade Pirate Adventure
Wednesday March 27 at 4pm or Families Pirate songs and high seas dram
Lego Club
Thursdays at 4pm on 2/14, 3/14, 4/11 for ages 3-12. Build your own unique creations. Murrieta Public Library is located at 8 Town Square, Murrieta. 951-3042665 or go to murrietalibrary.com for more information.
Events are free. Space is limited so please arrive 30 minutes before event for free passes. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Hospice of the Valleys Top Workplace for Fifth Consecutive Year
Hospice of the Valleys was recognized as the #2 Top Workplace in the Inland Empire by The Press-Enterprise for small companies. This is the fifth consecutive year Hospice of the Valleys has been named a Top Workplace. This year there were over 800 companies invited to participate in the Top Workplaces Awards and over 30,000 employees participated in this year's Top Workplace survey. Winners were chosen based on survey information provided by employees. For over 35 years, Hospice of the Valleys, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hospice organization, has been privileged to provide compassionate and loving care to terminally ill patients and their families in the Southwest Riverside and Fallbrook communities. Due to generous support from our community, care is provided to patients and their families regardless of their inability to pay. For more information or to support our mission with a donation, please contact Hospice of the Valleys at (951) 200-7800 or www.HospiceoftheValleys.org
Rancho Damacitas - Empowerment Village
We said we would and we did!! It was just a year ago that we changed our residential program from housing foster youth to helping at-risk, struggling single mothers with young children. We said there was a need and that we knew we could help. You believed in us, supported us, and guided us. Together we have come a long way in just one year! Empowerment Village is full with 8 moms and 15 children. Soon, we will be welcoming our a 9th mom and 2 more children and increasing the number of families we can support within the Empowerment Village. By the end of the year, Rancho Damacitas will have served 123 children, single mothers, and emancipated foster youth throughout our community.
FEBRUARY 2019 Community support has meant stable homes to educational scholarships and everything in between. It has have provided food, transportation, classes, and a pathway to independence. From all of us at Rancho Damacitas and Empowerment Village, Thank You. "It means the world to me to be in a place that gives me the opportunity to grow and support my daughter. I give thanks every day when I put her in a clean bed and I give her a warm bath." Please continue your support. It's making a difference with families in our community.
Inland Valley Medical Center and Rancho Springs Medical Center Earns National Award for Quality
Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar and Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta, campuses of Southwest Healthcare System, were named Top General Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group for the first time. Announced today, 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. The Top Hospital Award comes following the hospital’s “A” Hospital Safety Grade, also from the Leapfrog Group. Among thousands of hospitals in the country, Southwest Healthcare System received a Top General distinction, recognized nationally alongside: • 13 Top Children’s Hospitals • 35 Top General Hospitals • 17 Top Rural Hospitals • 53 Top Teaching Hospitals Performance across many areas of hospital care is considered in establishing the qualifications for the award, including infection rates, maternity care, and the hospital’s capacity to prevent medication errors. The rigorous standards are defined in each year’s Top Hospital Methodology. “Being acknowledged as a Top Hospital is an incredible feat achieved by less than six percent of eligible hospitals nationwide,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. To qualify for the Top Hospitals distinction, hospitals must submit a Leapfrog Hospital Survey and achieve highest performance in its category. The selection of Top Hospitals 2018 is based on surveys from nearly 1,900 hospitals. To see the full list of institutions honored as 2018 Top Hospitals, visit www.leapfroggroup.org/tophospitals.
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Temecula Valley Newcomers Club Temecula Valley Newcomers Club Meeting and Luncheon Monday, January 21, 2019 and Monday, February 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. Come join us for our Luncheon on Monday, January 21 and Monday February 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Enjoy good food & entertainment and great company. 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 in the New Year 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 luncheon, please call Anne (951) 677-7149. This Club is a social organization with many different activities for members such as card games, book clubs, mahjong, movie groups, theater trips, lunch and dinner groups and much more. For Club information call Isa (951) 255-1818. Hope to meet you in the New Year at our next meeting.
Community Events and Activities
Real Estate Investing Club 1 on 1 support for members including step by step 1 on 1 instruction from local full time investors. The key to growth is surrounding yourself with people who are already doing what you want to do. If you want to partner with experienced investors who can bring the capital and systems to the table, you need to contact us. Real Deals, Real People, Real Office ... We Teach Real Estate Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to become a real estate investor? For more information visit http://www.joinmeflippinghouses.com/event ROCK YOUR RED for AHA Heart Health Month As we Encourage, Educate & Empower Women 2,300 Women Die A Day From Cardiovascular Disease & Stroke. Help Us REDUCE these Numbers by Supporting This Event. Lunch, Fashion Show, Guest Speakers, Raffles, Networking, etc. (Friday) February 8th, 2019 from 10:30am-1:30pm at Monteleone Meadows, 5245 Briggs Rd. Murrieta, CA Sponsorships & Vendors are Welcome! Contact: Denyse Wilson, Survivor to be a Sponsor or Vendor. Denysewilson1@gmail.com or (909) 224-3984 Janice4hearts@gmail.com or (951) 541-1503 $25 Pay at: http://bit.ly/rockyourredday. All Proceeds Go To AHA to help our Community! Murrieta Garden Club The Murrieta Garden Club will meet Tuesday February,12th. at 9:30am at the Murrieta Community Center 41816 Juniper St , Murrieta. Across the street from Fire House # 1. The Meeting Agenda will include a business meeting, Guest Speaker and Garden Tips for February. Beginners are welcome. Murrietagardenclub@yahoo.com Stonecroft Temecula Women’s Connection Healthy Heart, Happy Heart! February is the month for hearts, valentines and love. Please join us and learn how to care for your heart from Denyse Wilson, American Heart Association. Our keynote speaker, Gerda Kuykendall, shares “One Woman’s Triumph over the Hardships of War.” Music is provided by Johnnie Fox. The luncheon is held Thursday, February 21st, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. at location to be announced. The cost is $22/person. Hope to see you there! Reservations and cancellations required prior to February 15th, please call Teri at 951.316.1132 or t.currie@hotmail.com. Career Workshop Series for Adults in February & March Need help jump-starting your job search? This four-part Career Workshop Series presented by Mt. San Jacinto College Career Center and the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library may be your answer. The series will cover the topics of job searching, networking, cover letters, and interviewing. All sessions will be held at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library (30600 Pauba Road).
DATE TIME TOPIC • TUE, FEB 19, 2019 2:30 Pm To 4:00 Pm Job Search • TUE, FEB 26, 2019 2:30 Pm To 4:00 Pm Networking • TUE, MAR 5, 2019 2:30 Pm To 4:00 Pm Cover Letters • TUE, MAR 12, 2019 2:30 Pm To 4:00 Pm Rocking the Interview Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to each scheduled program. Space is limited and carpooling is encouraged. For additional information, please call (951) 693-8940. Job Search Workshop February 19, 2019 from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library. Located at 30600 Pauba Road, Temecula, CA 92592
STEAM Workshops & Creative Activities In the Find Your Voice program, kids & teens have fun learning communication skills while putting together their own radio shows, aired on 101.7FM KJNiLP and at JENNiRADIO.com. Check FYVcenter.org for upcoming workshop dates. Visit the nonprofit Find Your Voice Center in the Outlets at Lake Elsinore (G165) for fun all-ages activities like Lip Sync Videos and Make Your Own T-shirt. We offer custom STEAM classes for groups & individual voiceover instruction. For registration & sponsorships, plus studio rental for business audio/video needs & more, visit FYVcenter.org. Contact info@FYVcenter.org or (951) 395-1017 with questions. A Loving Way to Parent / Parenting Classes in Temecula January 31st and February 27th (6:30 to 8:00 pm). Contact: Traci at 951240-1407 / www.alovingway.com/parenting-class-the-bridge.htm Teen Panel Event / Ask A Woman February 16th (3:00 to 7:30 pm) Contact: Traci at 951-240-1407 / www.alovingway.com/ask-a-woman.htm SMART Moms / Single Mothers Support Every Sunday from 5-7pm at Murrieta Church of Christ, 24750 Lincoln Avenue, Murrieta. Contact: Traci at 951-240-1407 / www.smartmoms.info Book Publishing 1-2-3 Book Publishing 1-2-3 takes place on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library (30600 Pauba Road). This adult program will provide a look at today’s vibrant book business including the rise of self-publishing. Tips and resources will be provided to help aspiring authors connect with literary agents and editors, suggestions for ways to improve the craft of writing, and practical ideas for book promotion. A question and answer session with presenter and veteran editor Laurie Gibson will be included. Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries, this program is open to adults 18 years and older. Limited to 30 participants. Advance registration begins at the receptionist desk two weeks prior to program. Carpooling is encouraged. For additional information, please call (951) 693-8900.
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Senior Wednesday Night Dances at Hemet West
A highlight of the Senior Wednesday Night Dances at Hemet West is the various themes, and the attractive clubhouse is decorated accordingly, while the dancers enjoy dressing according to the themes. This year will feature themes such as Western, Valentine’s Day (couples that met at the dance); Jump, Jive, and Swing; Mardi Gras; St. Patrick’s Day; Cruise Night; Cinco de Mayo etc throughout the year. There are excellent different dance bands each Wednesday.
January 23 – Rhonda and Showdown
January 30 – Stage Robbers, with a Western theme
February 6 – Dave Ambrose February 13 – Ron & Diane Valentine’s Day theme; honoring couples that met at the dance February 20 – Country Sounds
February 27 – E’Klektic. Jump, Jive, and Swing theme
These dances, which are open to the public, are from
6:30 to 9:30 pm, and continue throughout the summer. Admission is $6.00 per person, proper attire is required (no work jeans, tank tops, or shorts), and alcohol is not allowed. Opportunity drawings offer free tickets. Tables have snacks, and pitchers of water; and freshly brewed tea and coffee is available. For further information about these senior dances at Hemet West, 5001 West Florida Avenue in Hemet, contact Kathy Perry at 951-6920891.
Lakeside Dixieland and Swing Jazz Club February 3, 2019 Meeting the first Sunday of every month from 1:30 to 4:30 pm, the next get-together of the Lakeside Dixieland and Swing Jazz Club will be Sunday, February 3rd. Regular attendees rarely miss a session, enjoying the wonderful music, and lots of great dancing. Prominent traditional jazz artists from throughout Southern California are featured monthly. The feature Guest Band for February 3rd will be “Joel and the 5 Sharps.” They are a new swing/dance band from Orange County that is quickly becoming popular on the dance circuit. Attendees surely will enjoy their crisp rhythms, which will have everyone’s feet moving on the dance floor Musicians, dancers, foot-stompers, and listeners are invited to enjoy an afternoon of great jazz and swing music. The Lakeside Jazz Club is located at the Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge at 33700 Mission Trail in Wildomar. Admission is $10 at the door, and musicians who participate in a set are free. For further information, call Arlene at Lake Sound Studios (951-245-9504).
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SENIORS ADVERTISEMENT
Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
families When begin looking for long term care for their elderly loved ones, they are often overwhelmed by the costs, which range on average between $3000 $6000/month. We find most people are surprised to discover that not only does Medicare or Medi-Cal not pay for care, but that private pay costs are significantly higher than expected. Families often feel the costs are out of reach and become discouraged. As experts in this field, we can provide families with information on ways to potentially meet those costs and obtain the care that is needed.
MEDICARE In a nutshell, Medicare is a government program providing senior health care insurance, as well as nursing home payments for rehab purposes after a hospitalization. It is not designed to pay for long term care. MEDICAID (“Medi-Cal”) Medicaid is another government program that is overseen by each state individually and referred to by different names in each state. In California, it is referred to as “Medi-Cal.” Medi-Cal is only available to those on a very low income, and though it does pay for some long-term care outside of a nursing home, it is most often used for long-term care in a nursing home (“Skilled Nursing Facility”). There are an extremely limited amount of assisted living and memory care settings that accept Medi-Cal, and therefore, this is not be the primary way that families should expect to pay for a long-term care setting outside of a nursing home. VETERAN’S BENEFITS VA Aid & Attendance is a program which can help offset costs for veterans and their living or widowed spouses. If service dates are within the guidelines (whether stateside or out of country), if there has been an honorable or medical discharge, if there are daily care need requirements that fit the eligibility criteria, and if basic financial guidelines are met (many income levels may qualify), then there may be benefits in the amount of approximately $1200 - $2500/month available to help offset qualified care costs. Those who are already receiving a military pension may still be eligible, based on review. We have helped many families by directing them to appropriate resources for assistance in obtaining this benefit once care is required.
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE This is a privately purchased insurance that provides a monetary benefit to offset care costs for in-home care, assisted living, or memory care. It is imperative to purchase this insurance before care needs are occurring, and as it can be quite costly, it is best to purchase this between the ages of 40 – 60. After that time, the costs can escalate significantly. Those with long term care insurance can choose from a wider selection of care options as out-of-pocket costs can be greatly reduced. PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS Whether it be a combination of the senior’s monthly income, family contributions, a home sale, and/or savings (as well as adding in possible VA benefits or long-term care insurance), personal contribution of some sort is often a key component to pay for care. To identify the right care options for your loved one, and to discuss how to afford care, please call to review your loved one’s needs or visit our website for further information. We provide a free service, and work with over 1400 care settings in Southern California who reimburse us for our work. We would be happy to offer you the education and guidance you need.
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Upcoming Events at the Pomona Fairplex Anime Impulse Jan 19, 2019 - Jan 20, 2019 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
plex buildings. Another 400-800 vehicles will join the event Saturday & Sunday for the 14th Annual Grand Daddy Drive-In.
Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival 70th Grand National Roadster Show The Grand National Roadster Show is now in its 70th year. Once known as the Oakland Roadster Show, it is the longest running indoor car show in the world! Produced at the Fairplex in Pomona for the 16th consecutive year. Over 500 show vehicles will compete for awards inside the Fair-
Jan 25 - Jan 27, 2019
Come join us at our Festival in Pomona - At the Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival you will find a wide variety of Sewing, Quilting, Needle-Art and Craft supply exhibits from many quality companies. SEWING | QUILTING | CRAFTS | NEEDLEARTS MAKE 'N TAKES - FREE DEMOS | DAILY DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS It's all here... a Shoppers Paradise!
Feb 21 - Feb 23, 2019
Junk in the Trunk Market attendees are sure to find the best collection of vintage and handmade vendors from across the country selling all things chippy, rusty, vintage and handmade. From live music to the best local food trucks, shoppers will be inspired while browsing over 100,000 square feet of vintage and handmade treasures.
Feb 23 - Feb 24, 2019
The Big Spring Home and Garden Show The Big Spring Home & Garden Show will display products for exhibit including Decorative greenery, Equipment for gardens, Hand and motor garden tools, Machines for grassland maintenance, Biological and chemical products, Glasshouses and equipment, Lighting and hydro technology, Construction elements for the garden, Flower growing requisites, Equipment for parks, children playgrounds and kindergartens, Bee-keeping, Mushroom growing, Medical plants and macrobiotics etc.
Mar 08 - Mar 10, 2019
Pomona Fairplex is located at Address: 1101 W. McKinley Avenue Pomona, CA 91768 For additional information: Phone: (909) 623-3111; Email: info@fairplex.com; www.fairplex.com/events
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The Mindful Lotus is a Mainstay on Lake Elsinore’s Main Street A charming, unique destination to unwind in Southwest Riverside County
Previously known as ‘The Herb Peddler’, The Mindful Lotus reopened in 2013 by owner Angie Due. The Mindful Lotus specializes in goods and services geared toward self-improvement, self-healing and spiritual pursuits. Products include books, clothing, vintage furniture, bath items, greeting cards, candles and incense. Just as importantly as the merchandise, the shop providers a variety of services such as reiki sessions and meditation classes. Regular customer Jeanie Fisher says the ambience of The Mindful Lotus and the charm of its owner is what keeps her coming back since it was founded and after reopening. “I just fell in love with the shop and Angie, and the things she had in there,” said Fisher, who like Due is a lifelong Lake Elsinore resident. “The draw to her store is not only the products that she carries,” Fisher said. “The draw for myself is the vibe — the open heartedness and open mindedness. “She carries all kind of things in there for every walk of life. There’s something in there for everyone.”
The Mindful Lotus is unique in the region and has an eclectic clientele. “They come from all around,” Due said. “A lot of them are local, but I have a lot of customers from Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee .... I even have customers from San Diego and Orange County. Some of my regulars who do not live in the area — I ship to them.” Today, Due said, her business is thriving in large part because of the influx of several new restaurants on Main Street over the last few years since the recession’s end. There are now a halfdozen restaurants operating on Main Street’s core area between Graham and Heald avenues. Yet, regardless of economic fluctuations and the ebb and flow of commerce on Main Street, The Mindful Lotus remains a welcoming, calming haven from the world’s chaos for patrons such as Fisher. “If I’m having a rough day, it immediately melts away when you walk in there,” she said. “It takes you away from the world for the few minutes that
you’re in there. It’s like stepping out of the world into peace.” Located at 113 N. Main St., The Mindful Lotus is a member of the Lake Elsinore Downtown Merchants Association (DMA), which strives to promote, grow and improve Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore. Find out more at www.facebook.com/historicdowntownle #downtownLE or find The Mindful Lotus on Facebook.
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Photography An Interview with Artist, Bodhi Smith By Dick Cronberg
I think one of the best “perks” about what I do is that I meet the most interesting people! And maybe one of the most interesting and talented of all is my friend Bodhi Smith. I met Bodhi about 8 years ago and realized immediately he shared my love and passion for photography. We quickly became friends and began sharing experiences and techniques.
I recently sat down with Bodhi for this article and we chatted about what I thought you, the reader, would be interested in. Richard: What is your background, Bodhi?
Bodhi: I was born at the Pendleton Marine Base and attended Ohio State University earning degrees in education and psychology. I currently teach photography, psychology and web design for the Fallbrook School District. Richard: How did you begin your career in photography?
Bodhi: I always dabbled in photography but it wasn’t until I injured my knees and was unable to snowboard that I realized that I needed something else in my life as a hobby. I took a trip to Death Valley National Park and while there was “rained in” by a violent storm! I ended up staying for 3 days with nothing to do but take pictures. Much to my surprise I got some really good ones. When I returned home, I had one of the best images enlarged and framed and offered it for sale. Much to my surprise it sold immediately. I have always been inspired by the great artists and found by using my camera and Photoshop I could replicate some of their techniques in my photos. I could make my photos resemble paintings.
Richard: Why did you continue to pursue selling photos?
Bodhi: Because I could! I love sharing my work. When someone purchases one of my photos it is the highest compliment that person can give. Once I started selling photos, I realized that I should have been doing this all along! Richard: Where all have you sold photos?
Bodhi: I participate annually in art shows at the Temecula Chalk Walk and Art Show in Old Town, the Wine and Balloon Festival in Temecula, the Sausalito Art Festival, and the La Jolla Art Festival. I also sell my images on line. I have photos displayed at several businesses around the Temecula area as well. Richard: How many images do you sell? Bodhi: About 100 per year.
Richard: Have you won any awards?
Bodhi: Yes. I won the “Best of Show” award at the “Nature’s Best” show at the San Diego Natural History Museum, several first-place awards at the Del Mar Fair in San Diego, and “Best of Show” at the Fallbrook Artist’s Guild show.
Richard: What satisfies you the most about your work?
Bodhi: I love that photography enables me to travel and make permanent memories.
Richard: How do you feel you are different from most other photographic artists?
Bodhi: I’m not compromising in what I want to achieve. I don’t copy other photographer’s work. I always strive to be original.
I would have to say that I’ve never met anyone quite like Bodhi! He is unbelievably talented, very creative, and he is willing to share his knowledge. He’s definitely an “original”. Best of all he’s my friend. Visit his website at www.bodhismith .com
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Finch Offers Global Cuisine in a Charming Setting By Susan Montgomery
When you walk into Finch, a new restaurant in Wildomar, you will feel that you are being welcomed into the charming but stylish home of good friends or family members. The dining room is spacious with chic yet comfy furnishings. The flowered wallpaper reminds me of my grandmother’s dining room, but it works surprisingly well with the upscale vibe. When we recently visited for lunch, a fashion photographer was taking phoOwner Julian Nelson, restauranteur is tos of stunning women who looked right also the owner of Blackbird Tavern in Old at home with the restaurant as a backTown Temecula. drop. We love Finch’s eclectic ambiance. I was particularly enamored with the glowing pink neon sign saying “Sipping Bubbly. Feeling Lovely.” Finch was founded and is owned by Julian and Jill Nelson, entrepreneurial restauranteurs who also own popular Blackbird Tavern, which has been thriving in Old Town Temecula for the past five years, but Julian emphasizes that Finch is a different kind of dining establishment that has been created to serve the growing community of Wildomar and surrounding areas. Managing restaurants is a natural for Julian who grew up loving cooking. He recalls happily going to the butcher, the deli, and the bakery with his mother when his friends were outside playing. Almost every morning when he was a boy, he would prepare French toast from scratch. Now he has not only brought his appreciation of good food to his restaurants, but he loves cooking at home with his two small daughters Jill Nelson is also very involved in running the restaurant since she manages human resources and handles the books. The name, Finch, a bird that is found in almost every country in the world, reflects the restaurant’s global cuisine. The appealing menu is clean, diverse, and features locally harvested ingredients. Julian has an artist’s approach to dish creation. He typically brings dish concepts to Chef Robert Bogart who develops the dish. They both consider food an art form that should appeal to all the senses. We had the opportunity to talk with Chef Bogart who moved to the Temecula Valley area about a year and a half ago from Denver where he was the Executive Chef at the Ritz Carlton. Before that, he attended the Scottsdale Culinary Institute (formerly Cordon Bleu) for some formal training and then worked at the well-known Mansion Restaurant in Dallas with celebrated chef Dean Fearing. A highlight of his culinary career was meeting Julia Child in Dallas. Her advice to Chef Robert was to “keep cook-
Comfy furnishings and a great message: Sipping Bubbly, Feeling Lovely!
The delicious Hoisin Glazed Short Ribs were tender and flavored with an Asian flair.
ing.” Fortunately, he has done just that. Chef Robert first started working as the Sous Chef at Blackbird Tavern and then moved to Finch to help launch the new restaurant. He says, “I fell in love with Julian’s vision of approaching food creatively and artistically. I am big on techniques and execution. I believe that each step in food preparation really matters. So, Julian and I work well together.” If the food we tasted is any indication, this collaboration is highly successful and results in some outstanding, imaginative dishes. We started our tasting experience with the best beet salad I have ever tasted (and I order beet salads frequently in restaurants). It featured both purple and gold beets, house-made mozzarella, fresh basil, and a savory, creative truffle and shallot vinaigrette. The salad presentation with lovely edible flowers was a work of art in itself.
Finch is on the corner of Clinton Keith Rd. & Palomar Road in Wildomar.
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For an appetizer, we tried delicious hoisin barbecued glazed pork ribs topped with crushed cashews, fresh cilantro, and sesame seeds. These ribs were tender and uniquely flavored with an Asian flair. Next, we eagerly bit into a wild boar sloppy joe topped with a sunny side up egg and crispy shallots. I was hesitant about the wild boar until I tasted it. Served on a fresh potato bun with Fresno chili aioli, the boar was full of flavor and bold without being overpowering or gamey, much tastier than Chef Robert Bogart and Julian Nelson, owner collaborate traditional sloppy joes to create imaginative, artistic dishes. made with hamburger. For dessert, we were enthralled with the luscious bread pudding made from cinnamon rolls and brioche.
Bierling has helped Julian concoct a variety of creative craft cocktails. The beer and wine lists are tempting, particularly the list of esoteric beers for, as Julian says, “the beer geeks.” A Happy Hour menu features shareable small dishes for only $6, house wines for $6, beer on tap for $5, and well cocktails, also for $5. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Every detail at Finch is designed to delight and please guests. We were impressed that the background music is all on vinyl and records are changed all the time. Customers are even donating their old records to the restaurant. A The setting is that of a charming, stylish dining nice outdoor patio has gorroom. geous views of the surrounding hills. It’s the perfect place to savor a cocktail and a small plate, while watching the sunset. You can even bring your dog.
“The best beet salad I have ever tasted,” said Sue.
For dessert, the bread pudding made from cinnamon rolls and brioche.
There are so many other enticing dishes on the Finch menu, many with an international twist, including a house-made squid ink linguini with shrimp and chorizo; Atlantic oven roasted salmon with a maple glaze; Harissa chicken (oven roasted with mushrooms, leeks and garlic scented potatoes); chopped Thai chicken salad; Peruvian fries (topped with braised short ribs); and a fried fish “sammich.” I can see a lot of visits to Finch in our future. Vegetables are a primary focus at Finch and many dishes on the menu are vegetarian. Other dishes can be adapted for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. Finch also has an appealing children’s menu called “Little Birds.” Little kids can enjoy chicken nuggets that have been freshly cooked and there is a “Finch Newton,” a fig sandwich with peanut dip. Chocolate Chip French Toast also looks wonderful. Most children’s dishes come with fruit, carrots or fries. The cocktail and beverage menu is also extensive and innovative. Experienced bartender Andrew
Julian has brought together a team that obviously works well together with the common goal of pleasing customers and bringing them back again and again. Sarah Inlow is the restaurant’s manager who came to Finch after 15 years as a manager at California Pizza Kitchen. She brings her valuable corporate experience to this boutique restaurant and says she enjoys the opportunity to work in this exciting new venture. Julian says, “We want to make eating out fun. Our vision is to create a relaxing place for friends and family to gather and enjoy delicious, creative dishes.” Finch is located at 32395 Clinton Keith Rd. in Wildomar. It is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekend brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are encouraged on weekends and can be made online or by calling 951-678-2050.
The Outdoor Patio is perfect for afternoon or evening dining.
Photographs by Todd Montgomery
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“How Virtual Staging Measures Up to Physical Staging” Learn about why virtual staging works… and also why it doesn’t. By Dara Bowers
Many people believe staging is a “no-brainer” and view it as an essential key to marketing their home properly before selling. With that assertion out of the way, the next question is what type of staging? This article is going to explain one of our industries largest competitors: virtual staging. “Now, it is 2019—I bet you didn’t know virtual staging has been evolving for almost 20 years… or did you?” Let’s dive in. Very simply, virtual home staging is when a graphic designer takes professional photos of your home, and using photo editing software, turns empty rooms into staged rooms with selected furniture, decor and wall hangings. These conceptual renderings of your home are done in a fraction of the time and cost compared to physical home staging. But, doesn’t this qualify as false advertising? Last year, the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Network Committee implemented new language rules, requiring any virtually staged photos to
be disclosed in the real estate agents’ remarks. New regulations also prohibit any exterior virtual staging to a property, modification of views, alterations to permanent fixtures or structures, etc. In some markets, virtual staging can make more sense. For example, in a traditional New York City high rise, in a housing market where homes are selling very quickly it may be a wiser investment to choose virtual staging if your agent (and statistics) can assure your home will sell even without staging. In this circumstance and market location, I would consider it as a seller; however, I will always argue that virtual staging does not replace the experience of walking into a beautifully staged home. In my experience, I have found sellers under the age of 55 completely support staging. Only sellers under the age of 35, have inquired about virtual staging. As a millennial myself, I believe my age group along with Generation Y’ers may not have the experience to understand that one of the main points of physical staging is to establish an emotional connection and physical intimacy between the home and the buyer. Professional staging will always showcase the home with the goal of attracting as many buyers as possible, but authenticity is critical. We live in a world where images of people, places, products and information are constantly being altered. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2018 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report, an agent’s reputation was the most important criteria to sellers when selecting an agent to sell their home. With that in mind, the last thing an agent wants is to appear distrusting. Even an agent with the best intentions risks their long-term credibility if they advertise a virtual version of their listing that does not accurately represent the property when buyers physically tour it. This is why I still believe physical staging is the best type of staging. As always, my advice stays the same: do not gamble with your largest asset. If you have any staging questions, please visit www.stageinstylehomes.com or call 951365-7984. Dara lives in Temecula, California with her husband of 7 years, David. She is a member of the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) and has her undergraduate in history, journalism and business administration. As a graduate of Murrieta Valley High School, she has called Temecula home (on and off) since 2003. Dara is easy, fun, and flexible to talk to and happily performs free staging consultations offering advice, tips and tricks to local residents.
FEBRUARY 2019
Ten Days of Fabulous Family Fun and Entertainment! Get ready as the 73rd annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival makes its way to Indio February 15th - 24th
For 73 years, families have looked to the Riverside County Fair to give them the best entertainment value – that’s why they keep coming back year after year. There is an exciting line-up of Headliner entertainment in the Fantasy Springs Concert Pavilion including Randy Houser, Ramon Ayala, Salt-n-Pepa, Kool & the Gang and Mariachi Sol de Mexico ® de Jose Hernandez. Don’t forget that all headliner entertainment is included with the price of admission. The Grandstand Arena features exhilarating shows that are a must see and also part of your admission ticket. Humpz & Hornz Bull Riding, Monster Trucks, Junior Outlaw Sprints, Mini-Dwarfs Racing and Demolition Derby will thrill the crowds throughout the Fair run. There will also be a special Monster Trucks and Freestyle MotoX show Wednesday evening, February 20th. Indulge in all your favorite Fair foods while you visit.
82-503 Hwy 111 Indio CA 92201 www.datefest.org 1.800.811 FAIR
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Simple Stylish Organization By Rita Woods
Did you know that 45% of the American adult population make new year’s resolutions? Many people make resolutions to become more organized . . . are you one of them? Being organized is more important than you think. You can create a feeling of freedom in your life through being organized. It can save you valuable time and energy and reduce mental stress. Being organized can also reduce the visual stress that is created for the mind by looking at cluttered spaces. I believe it’s important to bring order to your home and also that it’s a necessity to do it in a way that is stylish! An easy way to get motivated is to start small, so let’s talk about organizing a book case or shelves. The first step is to de-clutter. Remove all items and place in three piles: Throwaway; Donate; and Keep. (Note – you can use this tri-pile de-clutter system for larger projects too. Avoid getting overwhelmed by limiting yourself to 30 minute increments and by working left-toright and top-to-bottom to stay on track.) Once sorting is complete, return BEFORE
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items to the bookcase only if they serve a purpose and /or bring you joy. When putting books or binders on a shelf, place some horizontally, others vertically for a more interesting arrangement. Add a decorative object (paperweight, framed family photo, small vase, etc.) on top of the horizontal stack. Leave some open space but be sure to include small plants, framed art and other interesting items too . . . the magic is in the balance. Conceal unattractive items by storing them in decorative boxes or baskets. Place larger items on bottom shelves for visual balance. Another area that typically is in need of organizing is the home office or desk area. After de-cluttering is complete, be sure to select at least one personal or decorative item for the desk. A family photo, a scented candle or a plant goes a long way in assuring you enjoy the time you spend in your new work area. For a distinctive personal touch, a lamp with a glass base can be easily filled with seashells, golf balls or a wine cork collection. This stylish solution address function, clutter control, and adds a creative personal touch. If your work space includes a bulletin board, consider painting or covering it with fabric for a fresh look. For those that love plants or nature, use flower pots to hold “bouquets” of pens, pencils and other desk essentials. If additional vertical storage is necessary, fasten wicker, wire or canvas baskets to the wall instead of using standard office supply containers. By spending time de-cluttering and making a few simple changes, you will have a well organized, clutter free, beautiful environment without sacrificing space or function. And finally, let’s look at what a stylish, organized closet looks like. After you sort and de-clutter the real fun begins. At a minimum, use matching hangers. (Immediately your closet will look more organized even if you do nothing else!) I prefer the velvet hangers . . . they prevent shoulder bumps and clothes slipping off onto the floor. Hang clothes in categories, shirts separate from pants. Then organize shirts by sleeve length and / or by color. Use color coordinated hooks to hang purses and plastic shoe organizers to store scarves. Having items in full view will facilitate getting ready and if done with style in mind, can be decorative as well. As you tackle any organizing project, consider your overall decorating theme. It may take a little more effort to complete a project that is both organized and attractive . . . but it’s totally worth it in the end. As we begin 2019, I hope you give yourself new happiness by enjoying a stylishly organized, clutter free home! Temecula resident Rita Wood, The Room Arranger has been a certified member of the Interior Re- decorators Network since 1999. Her specialty is helping clients transform their home using the furniture and accessories they already own and love! To learn more, visit her website www.theroomarranger.com or attend her decorating class at Hobby Lobby. Call 315-481-9659 for details.