Neighbors Newspaper July 2020

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New Beginnings Virtual Camps and Real Camps for the Kids Things You Might Not Know About the Birds in Your Backyard!

Parents ~ Multi-Tasking?

Children’s WOW Words Bolero at Europa Village Opens in Wine Country What is Country-Cottage Style?

Come On In! – We’re Open!

Summer Fun Events at Vail HQ

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H O O R A Y These Facilities in Temecula Have Been Reopened!

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Hockey rinks at Margarita Community Park (29119 Margarita Rd) and Ronald Reagan Sports Park (42569 Margarita Road).

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Temecula City Hall open to the public as of Monday, June 15. Face coverings required inside. Virtual permits and other online services remain available.

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Temecula Skate Park and Pump Track, and on-site restrooms (42569 Margarita Road)

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All stationary activities in parks (exercise, picnicing, etc.)

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Fishing at Harveston Park (28582 Harveston Drive)

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All parking lots to all City parks

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Dog parks and parking lots at Red Hawk Community Park (44747 Redhawk Parkway) and Margarita Community Park (29119 Margarita Road)

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Tennis, pickle ball, parking lots and restrooms at Margarita Community Park (29119 Margarita Road) and Pala Park (44900 Temecula Lane)

Please note: All City parks and trails have remained opened through this pandemic allowing walking, jogging, hiking, bicycling, or other outdoor activities.

Be careful to observe ALL safety guidelines required for a safe and enjoyable day.

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THANK YOU JULY 2020

Support Our Local Businesses Akash Winery ...........................................10 Animal Friends of the Valley......................29 Boys and Girls Club Kids Club Golf ...........23 California Technical Academy.....................5 Concord Lutheran Academy......................25 Douglas Foster - Children’s Book ..............23 Culinary Creations.....................................16 Falkner Winery Reopens ............................6 First Light Home Care ...............................13 Frangipani Winery .....................................10 Freedom RV ..............................................15

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About the Birds in Your Backyard

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Enjoy Wine Country Bistros

KIDS

View into an Artist’s World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Street Painting Winner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Come on in! We’re Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Fine Arts Camp – Real Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Virtual Summer Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Children’s Book Introduced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Gum Stuck to My Shoes Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 WOW Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

EDUCATION

OLD TOWN TEMECULA

COMMUNITY

MSJC Celebrates Virtual Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Harmony Gifts...........................................18 Honeycutt Farms.......................................27 Hospice of the Valleys ...............................13 JDS Telly Awards ......................................22 Jewel Scene ...............................................2

Old Town Street Closings for Dining

ART

Gardener’s Cottage....................................17 Grace Evangelical Free ..............................21

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ENTERTAINMENT JDS Telly Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

EVENTS Summer Fun Events at Vail HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Temecula Museum Opens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Expanded Dining- Street Closures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

PETS Adoptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Prepare your Pets For Returning to Work . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

RECIPE Cold Pasta Primavera Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Joseph Carroll Photography......................25

FAITH

Launch Point RV & Camping Resort .........14

Enoch Walked with God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 God Hears our Prayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

SENIOR

FAMILY

VISITING OUR VINEYARDS Enjoy Wine Country Bistros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Bolero at Europa Village Opens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Naughty Pig Gourmet Meats .....................27

Activities Open in Temecula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Parenting, Multi-Tasking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Social Media IQ – Clean up Posts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Oak Grove-Golf Tournament and Chef Open............................................3

HEALTHY LIVING

Menifee Bible Church ................................21 Mom & Baby Boutique..............................23 My Grannys’ Attic......................................16

FirstLight Home Care-Remote Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

The Benefits of Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy . . . . . . . . . .13 Old Town Temecula Open for Business .....19 Plumber - Ron Dumas ..............................28 Perris Valley Printing ................................26

HOME What is Country-Cottage Style? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

JUST FOR FUN

Sizzler .......................................................27

Birds in Your Backyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Subscriptions............................................15 Swim to Shore ..........................................22 Temecula Carriage Company Farm Tour...................................................7 Temecula Lavender Company ...................19 Temecula Valley Hospital Safe, Trusted, Ready. ................................32 The Vein Clinic............................................2 Wet Paint ..................................................28 Wickered Farm ..........................................31 Wilson Creek Winery..................................8 Word Search .............................................24

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Contributing Editors Susan Montgomery Tracy Williams Pastor John Stewart Aubrey Masters Chef Daniel Johnson

View Into an Artist’s World Page 12

Searer Insurance Service ..........................11

Storm Guard Construction ........................28

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Mt. San Jacinto College Celebrated Record-Breaking Class with Virtual Graduation Ceremony Yolanda Diego had much more to celebrate than the average graduate when she served as the student speaker of Mt. San Jacinto College’s virtual graduation ceremony.

The 37-year-old Hemet resident started to pursue her higher education in the early 2000s, when she attended community college in East Los Angeles, where she grew up. But substance abuse, living on Skid Row in downtown L.A., and a growing family paused that journey. In January 2018, just a few weeks after having a baby, the mother of eight children began pursuing her communications degree at MSJC, determined to finish what she started.

“All the help and the resources that I got from MSJC were what I needed to succeed. Without those resources, I probably would be lost,” said Diego, who

also celebrates 10 years of sobriety this month. “It’s never too late.”

On Thursday, May 21, Diego spoke to the largest graduating class in MSJC history when it held its inaugural virtual graduation ceremony. The college held its annual ceremony online.

Mt. San Jacinto College awarded a record-breaking 3,554 degrees and certificates to 1,958 graduates. That’s

Congratulations to Yolanda Diego – MSJC Communication Major. Photo courtesy of Mt. San Jacinto College.

251 more graduates than last year, when the previous record was set. The graduates earned a total of 3,246 associate degrees and 308 career certificates (some students earn more than one degree, certificate or a combination).

Menifee resident Brandy Donini, 46, first attended MSJC in 1998. But life took priority. She raised a family, suffered a cancer scare, and worked several great jobs over the years, but an instinct for helping others convinced her to return to MSJC to pursue a degree in nursing.

“For those of you who don't think it's possible, it is, it really is when you set goals and you put your mind to something,” the honors students said. “Don't give up. Life happens to everybody.”

As for Diego, her educational journey will continue when she joins her oldest daughter in college this fall.

“I’m walking into those doors at Cal State San Bernardino hand in hand with my daughter,” Diego said, choking up. “I walked her into her elementary school in kindergarten, and now she’s walking me through the university doors.”

Mt. San Jacinto College serves more than 27,000 students in a district covering 1,700 square miles from the San Gorgonio Pass to Temecula.

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Falkner Winery and the Pinnacle Restaurant We are reopening!!!!....AGAIN! With some restrictions of course...This is very exciting for all of us and we welcome your return!!! PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW HOURS FOR THE WINERY (11-4) AND RESTAURANT 11:30-4PM (last purchase and last seating at 3:30) Reservations are requested. 951-676-8231 X 4.

Falkner Winery is located at 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula.

Gardener’s Cottage Now Open!

Open 7 days from 10-5, Gardener’s Cottage offers so many beautiful and charming things for your home, garden or gifts for your special friends from wine country mementos, fairy garden things, cards, planters, statues, baby clothes, home décor and so much more. This is a place for real retail therapy!

Come on in and be inspired. 28465 Old Town Front St., #101, Temecula.

Thegardenerscottage.net. 951-699-7777.

Sweet Cheeks Studio

Temecula Lavender Company – Now Open!

Sweet Cheeks Studio is pleased to welcome you back to the ultimate in Skin & Body Care. We’ve enhanced our disinfection and sanitation standards to keep you and our community healthy and safe. We’re following the latest CDC guidelines and regulations from Riverside County Health Department.

Join us for facials, skin peels, body waxing, eyelash extensions, permanent makeup eyebrow microblading and more.

Please call for an appointment, no “walk-in” clients are accepted at this time. 951-695-0826. We look forward to seeing you soon!

FROM FAMILY FARM TO FAMILY SHOP, the Temecula Lavender Co. grows and produces all-natural lavender products for the bath, body & home.

New from Temecula Lavender is the ‘At Home Survival Kit’ which includes Lavender lotion, bath salts, massage oil, shea butter, lavender sachet and a FREE 2oz. bottle of Aremes Fermentis lavender hand cleansing gel. Buy one for you and one for a friend. Open daily from 10am to 5pm. 28561 Old Town Front Street.

Culinary Creations Culinary Creations in Old Town Temecula is Open for pick up or for ordering through Grub Hub.

Angel Ponce De Leon, the new owner of Harmony Gifts, welcomes you in to see the array of new products including boots for every occasion, home décor, the latest fashions, beautiful jewelry from various designers and so many more items. Right now, take advantage of the Buy 1 get the second item ½ off sale, while it lasts. 28635B Old Town Front St. 951-699-6199.

Open daily from 11-5.

Harmony Gifts by Angelz Design Now Open!

Located at 41923 2nd St #104, Temecula, in the Truax Building, Culinary Creations provides vocational training under a master baker, Robin McCoy. The creations are delicious, made from all-natural ingredients, even REAL butter. Order for special events, weddings, birthdays or for “I need something yummy” day. (951) 319-0627Temporary Hours are Mon-Sat from 9:30am – 2:30pm. Closed Sunday.

Jewel Scene Now Open in the Bel Villaggio Center, Temecula

Joseph Carroll Photography Open and Ready!

Photography for every season and for any reason, Joseph Carroll photography has been serving families preserving memories for residents of the Temecula Valley for many years. See their ad on P. 25

Jewel Scene has been family owned & operated since 1970 when Jesse started his shop in Lakewood, CA. He & his wife, Janice (along with their family & staff) have built lifelong relationships with their customers, and now have customers across the United States. Jewel Scene is here to help with all your jewelry needs – designing & creating that special item, restoration of antiques, repairs, insurance appraisals by their son who is a Graduate Gemologist (G.I.A.). I guess you can say we are a one-stop shop.

See our ad on inside of front cover.

I am sure you are glad that they are back. Comfort food, family atmosphere and the best spiral sliced ham. Perfect for sandwiches, picnics, omelets! Come on in. Outside dining available. Open daily from 7am to 2pm. 40477 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd., Murrieta. 951-696-5128. Honeycuttfarms.com

The Art By Inna Gallery Grand Opening on Saturday, July 25, 2020, 3:00- 7:00pm

Private and Semi-private lessons and Parent and Child lessons are available. Classes for all ages.

253 Madison Ave. Suite D-101, Murrieta, 951-600-55702

The opening exhibit will highlight the works of impressionist Inna Pankratova, whose beautiful canvases depict unique and unforgettable flower images are sold all over the world. The current exhibition showcases approximately one hundred of original Inna’s paintings as well as quite a few unique mosaic sculptures of a very talented artist Yury Akopov. The Gallery will be offering classes for children and adults as well as “Art for Healing” programs to the community. Located in the Murrieta Town Center at 39825 Alta Murrieta Dr, Murrieta, CA 92563. (714) 588-3016

Frangipani Estate Winery Enjoy pre-selected wine tasting flights, glass of wine or bottle on our patio seating overlooking the vineyard. Open daily from 10am-6pm. Reservations recommended. Present this page for $5 off a pre-selected wine tasting flight.

Offer valid until August 31, 2020.

Frangipani Estate Winery is located at 39750 Deportola Rd., Temecula Phone: 951-699-8845 • Web: Frangipaniwinery.com

Honeycutt Farms is Open for Breakfast and Lunch!

Swim to Shore is Now Open!

Temecula Carriage Company is Now Open!

Temecula Carriage company is offering Mini-Proms. It is not too late for those who missed out this year. This 2-hour private carriage excursion includes a carriage for up to 6 guests, a bottle of Martinelli's sparkling cider, and a private location for dinner and dancing. Prom goers will be picked up at a winery location and taken for a carriage ride through the vineyard to a private spot for dinner and dancing.Dinner must be provided by the family.

Curbside pick-up from your favorite restaurant or from the winery. $250 per private carriage of up to 6 guests. Upgrades are available for a photographer.

Call for Reservations. (844) 369-1852

Times and services offered may change as everyone continues to adjust to required protocols. Be safe!

JULY 2020

Things You Might Not Know About the Birds in Your Backyard Ever wonder why woodpeckers peck where they do?

Or why you never see a hummingbird on the ground?

Here are some facts to impress your friends with!

Woodpeckers Peck with Purpose Contrary to what cartoons may have taught you, woodpeckers don’t drill into trees for the sole purpose of annoying humans. Acorn woodpeckers use their beaks to so they can store acorns, almonds, hazelnuts, and other sustenance.

Some Birds Can Nap in Mid-Air Some birds take very long commutes during migrating season—and like human travelers, they’re able to nap in mid-air. For a study published in Nature Communications, researchers a brain-wave activity sensor to frigate birds and noted the birds spent some time asleep while "cruising" in higher air currents and altitudes.

Hummingbirds Can’t Walk There are some compromises that have to be made when you’re a bird that can fly backwards. To reduce drag, hummingbirds have and non-locomoting feet. Their legs allow them to perch and shuffle sideways a bit, but they’re not designed for long walks.

Crows Can Recognize Faces If you think your local is out to get you, it may not be paranoia. Research conducted at the University of Washington in 2008 that the bird is able to recognize faces and hold a grudge when provoked. In the study, scientists donned a caveman mask and then trapped crows (humanely, of course) before banding and setting them free. When the researchers walked the campus in the mask, the crows circled and vocally scolded their suspected captor.

There’s a Reason They Don’t Fall Off Branches While Sleeping Most birds not only sleep standing up, they do it while perched on a thin tree branch. Why don’t they fall off? The flexor tendons in their legs make an when they settle in, keeping their feet locked in place during sleep.

Robins Have a Sweet Tooth Worms make up the majority of their diet, but robins if you leave out a dessert tray. The birds are partial to pastry dough, fruit cake, and coconut cake.

Hummingbirds are Always Starving With fierce metabolisms brought on by constant movement, hummingbirds are always in search of nourishment— they require so much of it, in fact, that they’re perpetually a few hours away from . Ruby-throated hummingbirds will eat up to three times their body weight a day.

Photo by Dick Cronberg

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Wine Country Bistros Offer Enticing Dishes

By Susan Montgomery

Are you looking for a delicious lunch or dinner paired with great wines and fabulous views? Several of the wonderful wineries in the Temecula Valley Wine Country have bistros offering all this in casual, relaxing settings. Recently my husband, Todd, and I visited the following five bistros and enjoyed them all. We are so lucky to have these outstanding wine and food tasting venues in the wine country.

Oak Mountain Winery

Bel Vino Winery

On a lovely spring day, we sat outside on Cave Café’s charming patio overlooking the surrounding mountains and vineyards. The setting could not have been more idyllic for our leisurely lunch. We first ordered the wine (most important things first, I always say). I had a light, crisp Sauvignon Blanc that was perfect for spring sipping. Todd loved his bold, fruity Tempranillo, which was smooth and pairs perfectly with rich dishes. The talented chef, Kevin Grant, stopped by and described his seasonal, healthy approach to a variety of menu items.

We first sampled the The Roasted Brussels Sprouts were uniquely preRoasted Brussels Sprouts, pared with chorizo and shallots at Oak Mountain Cave Café. uniquely prepared with chorizo and shallots. This dish’s spicy tang went so well with both wines. We also savored the creative Fried Manicotti full of cheese and smoked meats, served with a caramelized onion dip. Making choices off the enticing menu was a challenge, but we ended up splitting the Cave Club, a delicious take on traditional clubs with turkey, bacon, avocado, pickled onion, tomato, lettuce and mozzarella. However, in the future Todd wants to make sure he tries the popular Bison Burger served with a red pepper aioli. For dessert we shared Chocolate Budino, a luscious chocolate mousse topped by hazelnut crunch. Needless to say, we left full, satisfied, and very impressed.

Besides dining on the patio, you can also enjoy the special experience of dining in the wine country’s only café that is 75 feet underground. The Cave Café is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are required. OakMountainWinery.com for additional information.

Bel Vino’s Bistro is a rocking place with live music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The vibe is lively and fun. The food is casual and good.

We snacked on their crispy homemade chips with aioli dip and then split a huge Meatball Sandwich with tangy marinara and oozing mozzarella, but there were other appealing choices such as a Hot Roast Beef Sandwich, a Cheeseburger, and a Turkey Wrap. You can even order a good oldfashioned All-American Hot Dog. Or how about a charcuterie tray accompanied by some award-winAt Bel Vino Bistro we split a huge Meatball Sandwich with ning wines. My mellow tangy marinara and oozing mozzarella.

Chardonnay had nice flavors of apples, pears, and honey and was a great match for the salty chips. Todd’s luscious red Merlot, which was slightly spicy with hints of chocolate, paired so well with the rich meatballs. We were there on a rainy Saturday so we ate inside in the spacious, rustic tasting room, but on nice days (which of course is most of the time in our wine country) the patio is a wonderful place to wile away the afternoon with gorgeous vineyard valley views.

The Bistro is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. BelVinoWinery.com

Robert Renzoni Vineyards

Mama Rosa’s Trattoria features the only brick oven in wine country. The patio offers beautiful views of vine draped hills.

Mama Rosa’s Trattoria, named after owner Robert’s grandmother, offers authentic Italian dishes with many recipes coming straight from the family’s Italian kitchen and features the only brick oven in the wine country. On the day we visited, the patio was humming with happy family groups and friends enjoying a sunny spring day as they savored the food, the wine, and the spectacular view.

I ordered a crispy, refreshing Prosecco and Todd enjoyed a bold Sangiovese highlighted by cherry, raspberry and vanilla flavors. Both wines paired beautifully with Julia’s Favorite pizza featuring creamy mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and drizzles of olive oil. We loved this delicious pizza on a thin, flavorful crust made with flour imported from Italy, although we watched waiters bringing so many other tantalizing dishes to guests, such as Polpette E. Marinara—homemade meatballs smothered in sauce and cheese— also an Italian Cobb Salad, and Prosciutto Mac & Cheese. On a previous visit, we enjoyed an abundant charcuterie platter with special cheeses and meats imported from Italy. We liked it that Robert Renzoni himself was walking around the patio, greeting guests and making everyone feel welcomed. It was almost as if we were dining in the family’s home. We will definitely have to return.

The trattoria is open daily from noon to 5 p.m. Reservations Recommended. 951-302-8465 x5.

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Monte de Oro The bistro offers a wide variety of casual lunch items, such as salads, meat and cheese platters, burgers, and appetizers. I enjoyed a wonderful Mediterranean Salad with crispy greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, olives, feta cheese, and chicken. Todd loved the Monte Special Burger with garlic aioli and caramelized onion on a fresh brioche bun, accompanied by tasty (and unique) Truffle Fries. As we happily munched, we watched guests around us nibbling on a nice cheese and fruit platter, guacamole and chips, crispy calamari, and baked brie. A subtly sweet, fruity rosé enhanced the salad and was also a good match with the rich burger, but there are many other outstanding wines at Monte de Oro to pair with dishes.

These great dishes can be enjoyed on the winery’s pleasant, spacious patio with expansive views of surrounding vineyards and mountains. This is a glorious choice for enjoying a relaxing afternoon in the wine country.

Bistro hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. although there are salads available at other times in the cooler in the tasting room. Reservations are required. MontedeOro.com Photos by Todd Montgomery.

Baba Joon’s Bistro at Fazeli Winery features Persian Tacos, served inside lavash bread with chicken koobideh (a ground chicken mixture), pickled onions and salad greens.

Fazeli Cellars We especially love the unique bistro fare at Baba Joon’s Kitchen because of its Mediterranean and Persian flair, reflecting owner BJ Fazeli’s heritage. The patio setting is lovely with one of the best views of the valley and also overlooking the majestic green mountains.

We first enjoyed a signature appetizer — delicious Walnut Panar, made of walnut cream cheese topped with a pomegranate reduction. As we spread this savory mixture on toasted baguettes, we sipped some superb wines. I loved my Boland Rooz (similar to Sauvignon Blanc) which was bursting with melon and stone fruit flavors and Todd raved about his earthy Shiraz with strong tastes of berries and pepper. Next, we savored a delectable Gyro flatbread consisting of lamb and gyro meat, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes and ranch dressing — a perfect pairing with Todd’s red wine. But the most unique dish was Persian Tacos, served inside lavash bread with chicken koobideh (a ground chicken mixture), pickled onions, and salad greens, drizzled with mast o musir (Persian yogurt). Other menu items are also appealing, including Dolma (stuffed grape leaves), Fava Bean Hummus, Caesar Salad, and Cheeseburger Sliders.

Baba Joon’s is open Monday through Thursday from noon until 5 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. FazeliCellars.com for more information.

The Monte De Oro Bistro offers lunch items such as salads, meat and cheese platters, burgers and appetizers.

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Europa Village to Debut Bolero on June 12 A Modern Escape to Spanish Inspired Luxury Opens in the Heart of Temecula’s Wine Country, as Bolero Puts the Multi-Winery Resort One Step Closer to Realizing its Full Vision.

Europa Village, Temecula Valley Wine Country’s multi-winery resort, opened its newest addition—Bolero, on Friday, June 12. The lively Spanish winery is a full-bodied experience—vibrant with rich colors, bold flavors, and an air of spontaneity. Bolero is a place created for the young and the young at heart and complements Europa Village’s timeless collection of French and Italian villages—capturing the romance and the ambiance of Europe.

“The next chapter in the Europa Village story has arrived, and it’s a fully immersive experience into Spanish wine—created to be a celebration of the centuries-old tradition of dining, drinking, and reconnecting together,” said Europa Village Owner Dan Stephenson. “Bolero’s stunning private casitas, restaurant, boutique, and tasting room will provide our guests and visitors a chance to step into Spain, right here in Temecula Valley, and we look forward to welcoming them to create unique wine country moments.”

Bolero Restaurante, from the creative mind of Europa Village Director of Food & Beverage David Townsend, takes guests on a culinary journey throughout the country of Spain. The vineyard-facing, outdoor-indoor restaurant features abundant outdoor seating with some of the most stunning views in Temecula Valley. Bolero Restaurante’s wine list celebrates the resort and winery’s entire portfolio of wines and the greatest wines being produced in Spain—offering the opportunity to taste new grape varietals, realize new textures, aromas and discover new favorites.

The casitas at Bolero, now taking online reservations, are all complete with luxurious vaulted ceilings, generously sized baths with walk-in showers (some with opulent soaking tubs) and private courtyards complete with outdoor furnishings and seating space.

Located in the heart of Bolero lies Brio, a boutique of exclusive treasures that speak to the Europa Village experience. Hand-selected home goods and designer accessories line the shelves, while others are filled with delectable olive oils, wines, tapenades, and more—allowing guests to bring the tastes of Europa home.

Bolero continues the story of Europa Village with each new guest, each new wine, and each new seasonal harvest. For more information on Bolero or to book your next visit to lush hills of Temecula Wine Country visit https://www.europavillage.com/bolero or follow @EuropaVillage.

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FirstLight Home Care of TemeculaValley Expands Services to Include Remote Patient Monitoring Monitoring clients in the home helps identify health concerns before they become critical FirstLight Home Care of Temecula Valley has partnered with Achieve Health Management to introduce Remote Patient Monitoring, a new service aimed to support elderly clients who are aging in place.

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) uses digital technologies to gather health data from individuals receiving care in their homes and electronically transmit that information securely to health care

providers for assessment. This actionable clinical data allows health professionals to observe their patients remotely and act accordingly as part of the treatment plan.

The service with Achieve Health Management helps FirstLight monitor chronic conditions in their clients, including congestive heart failure, COPD, hypertension, diabetes and more. This type of monitoring can collect a broad range of health data from the point of care, such as vital signs, weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, blood oxygen levels and temperature.

“Remote patient monitoring helps us to identify potential health issues and concerns early, before they become critical,” said John Hamby, President/Owner of FirstLight Home Care of Temecula. “It can also help reduce hospitalizations and avoid needless hospital readmissions. Our goal always is to keep our clients safe and healthy and to enhance their quality of life.”

Hamby added, “Many of our clients have chronic conditions that must be monitored daily, and this can be done in the comfort of their own home. Our caregivers can assist to ensure this vital health data is captured and documented in real-time so that physicians and other providers involved in the client’s care have the information they need to make important decisions about their patient’s health and wellness.”

Through Achieve Health Management, FirstLight can offer 24/7 medical monitoring of chronic conditions by a multilingual care team, as well as safe and secure transmission of vital sign data into the physician electronic medical record. Additionally, Care Circles are built for each client, which allows key recipients (family members, doctors, caregivers, etc.) to have access to the data in near real-time.

For individuals with Medicare Part-B benefits, there is no out-of-pocket cost for utilization of Remote Patient Monitoring as this an approved Medicare Part-B service. If an individual’s insurance does not cover Remote Patient Monitoring, there is a private pay option.

For more information, contact John Hamby and his team at (951) 395-0821.

About FirstLight Home Care FirstLight is a lifeline not only for seniors, but for people recovering from illness, injury or surgery, adults with disabilities, veterans, busy families, and anyone 18 and older who needs personal or companion care services. FirstLight Home Care’s mission is to deliver exceptional, compassionate care provided by extraordinary people so that all those who are served may age with comfort, dignity and independence in the place they call home. Visit www.Temecula.FirstLightHomeCare.com.

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View Into an Artist’s World Lynn Christopher: Set Designer, Art Director, Painter and Sculptor!

By Carol Malin

At the age of 20 Lynn Christopher was the youngest set designer at Universal Studios. She worked for 30 years in Hollywood as a set designer and art director in film and television.

Lynn was the lead set designer on numerous episodes of the TV show “True Blood,” and she was the set designer for the film “Seabiscuit,” and many more shows (IMDb.com) over the course of her career.

Lynn Christopher Fine Art She is also a talented painter and sculptor. Four years ago, Lynn left Los Angeles and moved to the Temecula Valley to focus on her art. Currently her sculpture, “Kraig,” is exhibited at the Sparks Gallery in the Gaslamp District of San Diego. On April 10, one of Lynn’s paintings, “The Quiet Within,” will be displayed in the gallery of The Montalbán theatre in Hollywood, located near Hollywood and Vine.

Sparks Gallery Liaison, Zach Telles, says, "We have chosen to exhibit Lynn Christopher's artwork due to her keenness for technical execution evident in the painstaking attention to detail in her paintings and sculptures. Through her level of realism, Christopher brings a special homage to the individuals she references, eliciting a sense of familiarity between viewer and subject matter."

Artistic Process “I am a perfectionist,” Lynn explains. “I will keep working a piece until it satisfies me that it is ready. The face and eyes are incredibly important as they convey emotion, so I take my time as I love to pursue the truth of a person, which I find in their eyes. I also highly render the hands. I work from photographs or with live models. I use marble, resin or bronze to create my sculptures, and if I paint them it will be with oils.

My paintings are done in oil on canvas or panel. I like saturated colors and lots of contrast when creating an abstract painting. I have a fondness for drawing interiors and urban scenes, and I found the studio backlots offered a wealth of subject matter when I was working as a set director.”

Her earliest training was with the renowned master artist and teacher, Theodore Lukits, at his studio in Los Angeles. She went on to study at the California Art Institute, the Otis Parsons School of Design, and the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art. She is a member of The National Sculpture Society–Southern California, and the California Art Club.

Are Artists Drawn That Way? “I was fortunate to grow up in a family of gifted designers and artists, so I was always nurtured and supported, and have been lucky to live a life as a professional creative,” says Lynn.

Artistic talent is in Lynn’s bloodline. Her grandfather, Paul Groesse, won three Academy Awards during the 1940s for Best Art Direction for “Pride and Prejudice,” “The Yearling,” “Little Women,” and he was nominated in the same category for another eight films (IMDb.com). Lynn’s son, Paul Christopher, is a concept artist/illustrator and has worked on “Transformers 6,” “Spiderman 4” and other films, as well as the computer games “Call of Duty” and “Titan Fall” to name a few.

Art Accolades Lynn’s artwork is presented in annual shows hosted by the California Art Club at Los Angeles Museums, and by independently held group shows throughout the United States. In 2012 Lynn ushered her work into the California Art Club’s (CAC) annual Gold Medal show and won Best Sculpture. In 2014 and 2016 she was honored again with the Gold by the CAC. She says she is particularly fond of her 2014 entry, a whimsical sculpture “The Rabbit King”, as her friend’s son

modeled for the work. In 2019 the San Diego Museum of Art Artist’s Guild awarded Lynn Second Place for her drawing “Tamura” at the open exhibition in Balboa Park.

Lynn says, “The comment that I hear most from people is that my works look alive, like they could take a step or start speaking or begin breathing.”

An art collector in New Zealand, Elaine Ferguson, emailed this quote about Lynn’s artwork, “I mainly have a passion for figurative work, which is actually very hard to come by, especially of males. While Googling male sculpture images, Lynn’s work titled ‘The Silence of No’ stopped me in my tracks. The mood, the feeling, the perfectness of the sculpture grabbed me. I bought it immediately.

Lynn's talent is obvious and I’m so proud to have a piece of hers here in my home in New Zealand.”

Temecula is Home Lynn and her husband, Jeroen Voogd, relocated to Temecula’s Wine Country in 2016. “We are surrounded by vineyards and the distinct culture that the wineries bring,” says Lynn.

“Every drive through the valley reminds us of what a wonderful place this is to live. I grew up in LA, so to have the space, the wildlife and the peaceful environment is just perfect and exactly what we are looking for.”

Art’s Design Art can inspire you and lift your spirits. That’s what art is designed to do. Art has its own language—it speaks to you on an emotional level.

If you are an enthusiast, a collector, or like millions of us who admire art just for the sheer joy of it, art has found a place in your life.

To learn more about Lynn Christopher ’s art, to find out about commissioning an artwork and to access her online portfolio log on: lynnchristopherfineart.com.

Contact her at or through her website.

‘Rory’ is a life size sculpture from fired terra cotta and oil paint.

Artist Lynn Christopher.

JULY 2020

Two Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers Now Available Alive and Well Center for Natural Healing has added an additional hyperbaric chamber to their offering. The newest unit is roomier, for those who need a bit more space.

If you are not familiar with Hyperbaric Chambers, this is am important technology that previously was limited to use in

a hospital setting. Now at Alive and Well, patients can benefit from the healing effects of increased oxygen for many conditions. Each treatment consists of 50 minutes inside the pressurized chamber where the patient receives a concentrated dose of oxygen.

“On its most basic premise, hyperbaric oxygen [therapy] is literally the breathing of either air or oxygen under pressure. You’re inside some type of pressurized device or hyperbaric chamber. Due to the pressure, you’re exposing the body to a higher percentage of oxygen.

You could also increase that oxygen by piping oxygen into the chambers. As a result of that environment, you’re increasing the body’s capacity to absorb more oxygen than what you and I can get here at 1 atmosphere (atm),” explained Dr. Jason Sonners.

Sonners, who has a lot of experience with functional medicine and nutrition, views oxygen primarily as a nutrient.

“We need about 100% of the oxygen that we’re capable of carrying every minute of every day just to perform normal functions,” he says, “so there’s very little room for creating an excess of oxygen for the sake of healing.”

There’s a wide range of conditions for which HBOT can be beneficial, including autoimmune conditions, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, mitochondrial dysfunction-driven conditions, ailments involving damaged microcirculation, chronic infections, subacute infections and cancer co-management.

Hyperbaric oxygen improves mitochondrial function, helps with detoxification, inhibits and controls inflammation and optimizes your body’s energy production and healing capacity HBOT also activates stem cell production, and can help optimize results when doing stem cell therapy.

Overall, there are over 100 internationally recognized indications for hyperbaric use.

Hyperbaric treatments are available by appointment at www.stayalivewell.life or by calling 951-501-1977.They are located at 29992 Hunter Road, Ste. 100, in Murrieta.

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All the World’s a Stage Summer Arts Adventure Camp For parents seeking a safe, fun Summer experience for your youth in the midst of a pandemic here is something for their youth to do. Fine Arts Network Theater Company has devised a COVID19 safe alternative....and it’s not on-line or virtual.... it’s real.

Fine Arts Network Theater Company traditionally offers a 2-week summer theater camp that concludes with a full-length production of a musical presented at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. With theaters still being closed, FAN put on their thinking caps and created an exciting, adventure-filled week...right in our own backyard....so to speak.

The “All the World’s a Stage” Summer Arts Adventure Camp will be held on 20 acres in the outdoors nestled amongst 100-year-old oaks in La Cresta Highlands at the Rancon Equestrian Center. Rather than a 1 two-week camp, they will offer 2-one-week camps. (July 12-18 for 12-18

years old & July 19-25 for 6-12 years old).

Each week will consist of the campers learning audition techniques, acting, choreography, vocal and choral training from professional theater makers. They will learn different pieces that will be presented at the cabaretstyle performance held on the last day of camp. Additionally, there will be a visual arts experience and a writer’s workshop.

Perhaps, the most exciting and unique thing about the camp is the opportunity for the families of campers to actually camp on-site.

Sort of a Camp Stay-cation. Camping is not required of those attending the camp but is a fun perk to inject into what has been a boring and challenging Spring and Summer for most youths.

Fine Arts Network Theater Company will be following COVID19 guidelines in regards to social distancing, the number of participants in each workshop, sanitizers at each station and checking temperatures each day. It helps being on 20 acres and out-of-doors because this allows for lots of space between attendees and also for campers, RV’s or tents. Camp spots are limited so register now (www.fantheater.com) to have the most unique Summer Theater Arts experience. Truly a dramatic adventure.

CAMP INFORMATION Camp #1 Sunday, July 12- Saturday, July 18* Sunday - Friday 9am-2pm. 12-18 yr. old Camp #2 Sunday, July 19- Saturday, July 25* Sunday - Friday 9am-2pm. 6-12 yr. old *Cabaret performances Camp #1 Saturday, July18 and Camp #2 Saturday, July 25 Call time 10am performances at 11am followed by a BBQ cast party.

Performances and party open to family and friends.

Camp fees: $225 for 1st youth, $175 for additional youths.

Camping fees: $100 for the entire week (Sunday-Saturday) or $35/night.

BBQ cast party: $15 for adults, $10 for children NOT attending camp. ($0 for those attending) Contact: www.fantheater.com Brittany Campbell. 951-283-1593 or Beverly Stephenson. 951-3142401 If you would like to see the camp area, view the aerial video link of a birthday party held recently at the camp site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC9zkhTQjFY

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Temecula Valley Museum Reopened The Temecula Valley Museum reopened to the public just in time for summer, Art of the Aloha Shirt: Keoni of Hawaii, 1938 – 1951 Explore the history, artistry, and production of Hawaii’s enduring fashion statement, the Aloha shirt. This exhibition of sixty objects, including original textile artwork, production sketches and swatches, advertisements, and vintage shirts tells the story of an early innovator, John ‘Keoni’ Meigs, in an industry that has left an indelible mark on fashion in the United States and the world. The Art of the Aloha Shirt: Keoni of Hawaii, 1938 – 1951 exhibit runs through Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the Temecula Valley Museum (28314 Mercedes Street).

Although many claim authorship, the exact origin of the Aloha shirt remains uncertain. The patterns of Polynesian tapa cloth, the colorful and bold floral designs of Tahitian pareau, and the sheer Japanese fabric used for making kimonos are often cited as some of the early stylistic influences of the shirt. Sometime in the late 1920s to the early 1930s, when Hawaii’s economy began to shift from an agricultural to a service-oriented economy and tourists started flying to Hawaii in ever-increasing numbers, the emphasis of the island clothing industry shifted from the production of work clothes to sports and casualwear. Combining the young islanders’ love for colorful clothing with the tourists’ desire to bring home keepsakes of their holidays on the islands, the Aloha shirt enjoyed massive popularity, particularly after the conclusion of the second World War. In the history of the Aloha Shirt, there has been no more innovative merchandiser nor better self-promoter than Keoni of Hawaii. John ‘Keoni’ Meigs (‘Keoni’ means John in the Hawaiian language) was a self-taught painter whose talent became known to the early shirt manufacturers in Honolulu. In 1938, he created his first designs, concentrating on Polynesian tapa patterns inspired by the originals he had studied at the local Bishop Museum.

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City of Temecula Unveils Temporary Expanded Dining/Retail Program with New Parking Lots in Old Town

Shop and dine, outside! To support Temecula businesses impacted

by COVID-19, the City of Temecula is offering temporary outdoor expansion opportunities to restaurants and retail establishments to assist in their safe reopening.

As part of this effort, beginning Wednesday, June 24, 2020, portions of Old Town Front Street are temporarily closed to vehicular traffic to allow businesses an opportunity to expand their footprint within the public right-of-way onto sidewalks and into the street for dining and shopping. Newly formed pedestrian centers in Old Town, created by the street closures, are based on the level of localized business participation, and may remain in place until the State of California removes restrictions on occupancy and social distancing.

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Best of Show Winner Announced for Temecula’s 2020 Virtual Art & Street Painting Festival The City of Temecula hosted the first Temecula Virtual Art & Street Painting Festival on during the first week of June at TemeculaCA.gov/ArtFest.

This year’s virtual event featured 22 fine artists exhibiting in all mediums, and 16 chalk painters creating magnificent masterpieces in their own backyards. During this week-long event, visitors were able to shop the different artists’ websites and view chalk art that was added to the City’s webpage daily.

Congratulations to Scott Park, a Temecula resident, for winning the Best of Show Award for his outstanding display of Street Painting.

The City of Temecula would like to thank all artists for their participation in this year’s festival. These amazing works of art are still on display at TemeculaCA.gov/ArtFest . Be sure to check them out.

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How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, ~ Isaiah 52:7 the news that the God of Israel[a] reigns!

Enoch Walked with God

By Pastor John Stewart

In the middle of Genesis 5 we find one extremely unusual man of God, a rare man in his time, as he was not consumed by the sin of the world. His name was Enoch. Although the Scriptures do not reveal a great deal about this remarkable man, we are introduced to Enoch's story in 5. There we find in a long list of the descendants of and seven generations after, Enoch was born. Two simple statements from Genesis 5:22 & 24 establish the remarkable testimony of Enoch’s Godly life, ministry and eternal hope: "Enoch walked with God three hundred years . . . . . And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.” We learn from this notable historic account from God Himself, that for 300 years Enoch walked faithfully with God. His remarkable life and testimony came in a time of great sinfulness and wickedness on the earth. In this time before the Great , most of mankind did not walk faithfully with God, but they walked in the ways of sin and rebellion against God. Not entirely unlike the very days in which we now live! Yet, Enoch walked closely with God in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation.

Other parts of the Bible amplify how Enoch faithfully lived out his faith in God. When mankind was living in increasing sin and rebellion against the LORD, Enoch did not keep silent about the sin and ungodliness all around him. Jude says Enoch prophesied strong warning to the evil and ungodly world of his day: 14 Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men also, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints, 15 to execute judgment on all, to convict all who are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed in an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him.” (Jude 14-15) According to Genesis 5:23, Enoch’s life-span was 365 years and throughout those years, he walked by faith in God; no matter what happened, he trusted and obeyed God. And, God loved Enoch so much, that He spared him the experience of physical death.

Enoch’s life reveals important truths about his faith.

"Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah" (Genesis 5:21). After the birth of Methuselah (who ultimately became, at 969 years, the oldest man ever on the earth), Enoch enjoyed a 300-year journey of close fellowship with God: "After he begot Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years" (Genesis 5:22). Then, after three centuries of this glorious fellowship and service unto God, Enoch was taken into heaven without experiencing death: "And Enoch

walked with God; and he was not, for God took him" (Genesis 5:24). Enoch's intimacy with God and his unique homegoing were related to a life of abiding faith in God demonstrated by walking with God in ways that were obedient and pleasing to the Lord. "5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God . . . ” (Hebrews 11:5-6a) Enoch’s life powerfully exemplified how a God pleasing life is to be lived out! What a glorious thought to be able to daily walk with God and then one promised day to receive His heavenly call into His eternal presence in Glory.

In the Rapture of the Church, many Christians, like Enoch, will also experience this entrance into heaven, without experiencing physical death. "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.

Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus, we shall always be with the Lord" (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). Other believers have and may yet still face physical death before He comes, but the key ingredient of our fellowship with the Lord today is still the hope of heaven. "I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory" (Psalm 73:23-24). What an incredible hope awaits all those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.

How our churches and this increasingly troubled world need Godly Enoch’s today! Men and women of faith, young and old alike, who truly pursue a daily walk with God! For only those truly walking with Him can truly shine as lights in this sin darkened world. For, not by manmade religion, nor by human might or power, “but by My Spirit says the LORD of Hosts.” (Zechariah 4:6).

Jesus Christ is the Light of the world and the only true Life in His people for “ In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. (John 1:4) A life of fruitful faith flows in and through people who have been born again by His Spirit, communing with Him by daily feeding upon His Word, “faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of the God.” (Romans 10:17), those consistently and prayerfully worshipping and pouring their hearts out to Him in prayer, those gathering faithfully with His people to worship Him and serve one another.

Pastor Stewart is the Executive Pastor at Revival Christian Fellowship in Scott Road in Menifee. To watch or hear more messages go to Revival.TV. Archived messages are available and online services are live on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm and Sundays at 8am, 9:45 am and 11:30 am.

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When a believing person prays, great things happen. ~ James 5:16b

Talking with God

By Joni Eareckson Tada "Moses said to the Lord, 'O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant.

I am slow of speech and tongue.'" ~ Exodus 4:10 Talking to God could be intimidating. Talking with God could strike even greater fear in your heart. Little wonder that Moses, when approaching God, became a nervous wreck. He stammered. He stuttered. He excused himself as ineloquent, unable to put two sentences together without stumbling.

Some Christians find it easier to talk to God than with Him. But prayer is cultivating a relationship with the Lord of the universe. Prayer is holding a conversation with Him, sharing your hopes, dreams, and affections, as well as listening to His hopes and affections. That we can talk with God is truly astounding.

If you have a desire to talk with God, you are already halfway there, because if you pay attention to those desires, your prayer life will be a conversation with your Savior and Lord. Talking with God is not first and foremost petitioning, or finding answers or getting things...talking with Him is a new level of listening to the voice of your Lord.

When you talk with someone, you share your thoughts and ideas and then listen.

You listen to what your friend has to say. The same is true when we talk with God. Pause during your praise and intercession for long moments just to...listen. Wait on the Lord to hear what Scriptures He places on your mind. Focus the ears of your heart on Him, keeping distractions at bay and your wandering mind in check. This is listening. This is talking with the Lord.

How I praise You, Lord, that You desire a two-way communication with

me. Forgive me when I talk at You... and fail to speak to You and then listen.

May my prayer life grow in this way.

Taken from Diamonds in the Dust. Printed with permission Joni and Friends. Copyright © 1993

God Hears Your Prayers

By Max Lucado God loves the sound of your voice—always! God never places you on hold or tells you to call again later.

He doesn’t hide when you call. He hears your prayers.

For that reason “be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6).

With this verse the apostle calls us to take action against anxiety. We tell God exactly what we want. We pray the particulars of our problems. What Jesus said to the blind man, he says to us: “What do you want me to do for you” (Luke 18:41)? One would think the answer would be obvious. When a sightless man requests Jesus’ help, isn’t it apparent what he needs? Yet Jesus wanted to hear the man articulate his specific requests. He wants the same from us. “Let your requests be made known to God!” Taken from: Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World. For more inspirational messages please visit Max Lucado www.MaxLucado.com and sign up for his daily devotions.

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JDS Creative Academy Celebrates Winning Six Telly Awards JDS Creative Academy (JDSCA) and Spirit of Innovation celebrate their latest accomplishment of winning six Telly Awards. JDSCA, in collaboration with their job-training participants, won two Telly Awards in the category of Diversity and Inclusion for the SOI Update, a weekly news and information program, and for the PSA Seat Belt Safety. Spirit of Innovation won four Tellys in the News Feature category: the Spotlight segment Foodie Destinations, highlights Riverside County as a hotspot for dining; the Voice of Innovation segment Riverside County Jobs Outlook & A.I., looks into what the workforce might be like as technology continues to advance; an Impact Story on Learning Disability Month; and a lookback segment on Notable Women of Temecula, featuring historical women in the

Temecula Valley.

The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms such as television, streaming networks and production companies, and includes executives from Dow Jones, Duplass Brothers Productions, Complex Networks, A&E Networks, Hearst Media, ESPN Films, RYOT, Vice+ and Vimeo. The Tellys attract creators from all over the globe and announced that just this year alone, more than 13,000 entries were submitted from all 50 states and five continents. JDSCA was exhilarated to hear that their job-training SOI crew, which consists of adults with autism and developmental disabilities, were noticed since they work extremely hard to stand out in the professional world.

Aryn Porras, pre-apprentice and a job-training participant, shared her thoughts on winning this Telly. “It’s shocking! It left me speechless to hear that our studio had won awards for six of our entries. It is a huge achievement! I’m really proud of all of us and our hard work,” said Porras.

The team of mentors behind the scenes of the job-training program consists uniquely of industry professionals and apprentices. Spirit Of Innovation, a magazine-style news show for Riverside County is made up of no less than 30 creators from all different backgrounds. The SOI crew worked long days brainstorming, writing, producing, editing and is beyond words to be recognized as a 2020 Telly Winner.

“As a past Telly winner in our full-service production company, I knew what an accomplishment it was to win. When I found out that our job-training news and information show, along with their PSA won too, I was so excited for them! I am very proud of our staff and crew at #JDSFamily,” said Diane Strand, founder of JDS Creative Academy/Executive Producer of Spirit of Innovation.

Shedding light on an overlooked population is a huge part of JDSCA’s mission. Winning six Telly Awards did just that. The accomplishment provided a simple boost in morale for staff and job-training participants and will open doors to new opportunities. The #JDSFamily continues to work in a collaborative effort to keep Riverside County residents In-The-Know with what they Need-To-Know.

The #JDSFamily is looking forward to another year and season of hard work.

Keep a lookout for the next LIVE Spirit of Innovation show on July 30th. The viewers and supporters of the #JDSFamily are appreciated! For more information visit www.JDSStudio.Live

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Virtual Summer Stay Camp Hosted by City of Temecula Summer Day Camp program goes virtual. Welcome to Temecula’s Summer Stay Camp! This is not just another sit-and-watch program. Campers will have face-to-face interactions with familiar staff and fellow campers during virtual activities, games, and crafts.

All necessary supplies and materials will be shipped to participants’ homes prior to sessions beginning. Parents will simply log campers onto a device using unique Zoom links, hand their camper the Stay Camp supply box, and camp staff will take care of the rest!

We have maximized interaction for campers and minimized the work for parents. While this program does not replace childcare, it will offer unique experiences for children to socialize and keep busy for a few hours each weekday.

Temecula Community Services President and City Council Member Zak Schwank commented, “We know many students in our community have missed out on interactivity and engagement over the past few months since implementing distance learning. Temecula’s Community Services Department is dedicated to engaging with our youth through the upcoming summer months by offering fun and enriching activities to keep them active, productive, and entertained.”

The Summer Stay Camp program is for children (ages 6 to 9) and will take place Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Preregistration is required and a two-week session costs $60 per child.

For more information and to register, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD

‘The Rainbows of God’s Love’ Children’s Book God Sees your Child as His Beautiful Creation Author and illustrator, Douglas Foster wrote and illustrated “The Rainbows of God’s Love” because he wanted children to learn about God’s love for them. Children can learn and experience His love through the beauty of nature on the colorful pages of the book Illustrating how deep and how wide God’s love is for them.

The book is designed to boost a child’s self-esteem based on how God sees them as his beautiful creation, his precious children. The Lord Jesus Christ loves his children so much.

The book can be purchased online at www.amazon.com. There is also a book video trailer on YouTube.

“The Rainbows of God’s Love” by Douglas Foster book trailer on YouTube. The book was recently published. By Christian Faith Publishing.

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W.O.W. Words A Note to Parents and Care Givers Kidsbary is a Wise on Words Company. Our mission is to nurture a love of reading in children, by enabling them to advance to higher levels of learning. Word comprehension is an essential component of reading and should be cultivated at an early age. W.O.W. stories help to develop a child’s vocabulary by providing definitions of words that a child can understand. Through repetition, your child will become familiar with these new words, eventually incorporating them into their everyday vocabulary. This combined with enriching a child’s imagination and promoting dialog through W.O.W. Wisdom, Kidsbrary allows young minds a world of limitless opportunities!

W.O.W. Words sud-den something that happens very quickly Eg. The girl was surprised when her tooth fell out, all of a sudden! bud-ge when something or someone cannot be moved Eg. The boy tried to budge the big rock, but it was just too heavy. lag-ing to move very slowly Eg. The little boy was lagging because his leg was sore. pre-tend to make believe in something when you know it is not real Eg. The little girl liked to pretend she was a fairy princess. moo-d the way you feel about something in a certain way Eg. Because it was the little girl’s birthday she was in a happy mood.

W.O.W. Wisdom Have you ever had one of those days when everything seemed to go wrong? Maybe you missed the school bus or forgot your lunch at home. Then, at recess you fell, while playing a game with friends. Later that same day, you spilled paint on your clothes while doing an art project! We all have times in our lives when a whole bunch of things seem to go wrong all at once. You cannot always control what happens to you, BUT you can choose how you feel about it! You can become upset or see the funny side of it! Has something WORD SEARCH FOR KIDS FROM A KID recently happened Can you find all of the words that have to do with to you at school, or at home, when you from djr thought why did this happen to me? klamath eel river yuba calaveras smith sacramento pit stanislaus What was it? How trinity american san joaquin tuolumne did you feel ? salmon feather mokelumne merced Sometimes just talking about it will make you feel a whole lot better!

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About Professor Kidsbrary Professor Kidsbrary is a mother of three and grandmother of five and resides in the Temecula Valley. A published author of over sixty-nine children’s stories, her work has encompassed magazines, books, educational products and apps.

She has appeared on radio, children’s fairs, schools and bookstores, while reading stories in various voices.

I’ve Got the Gum Stuck to My Shoes Blues

By Professor Kidsbrary The other day I was skipping along, Counting cracks in the sidewalk and singing a song, Just enjoying myself and the sun-shiny day Not a care in the world…things were going my way When all of a sudden, more sticky than glue, I stepped on some gum that stuck to my shoe, And try as I might, to make it come free Gripping like a claw it wouldn’t budge for me!

But that wasn’t all, you see, my friend, From bad to worse—this just wouldn’t end, As I continued down the street The gum now stuck to both my feet!

Now walking home Would take much skill, I couldn’t walk normal…

So, I hopped… uphill!

And if you think this story’s done, Well, you’d be wrong—it’s just begun, Because this gum was super strong, It picked up things…as I went along!

First an old sweater with one big hole, Was dragging, not lagging, now stuck to one sole I really could not believe my fate…

As my other foot grabbed a roller skate!

So, of course, I started to pick up speed, “Oh great,” I thought, “This is all I need!”

Racing up a hill I now reached the top, Like a skier in mid-air there was no way to stop!

I really thought this was the end, Without wings—why pretend?

Then just when I had given up hope, I passed a tree with a dangling rope, I grasped it tight and wouldn’t let go, As I started swinging to and fro When I finally stopped, I climbed right down, I had never gone That fast…through town!

And though it’s all over, This mood, I can’t lose I’ve still got the gum stuck...

To-my-shoes blues!

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July at Vail HQ A Fun Time for Families OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS:

SYNERGY SOCIAL SUNDAY FUNDAY MARKET:

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Check in starts at 7pm and movie starts at 8pm

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July 26th – 4pm to 8pm

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There are 22 8-foot areas, distanced by 6ft from other guest areas in our central courtyard at Vail HQ.

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Local small business booths, kids activities, train rides

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Each space can have up to 5 people! No seating is provided inside these areas so please bring your own blankets, chairs, pillows to enjoy the show.

STARLIGHT BAZAAR:

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These spaces are first come first serve – no prior RSVP is needed.

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There is also additional seating available at picnic benches and on the grass areas.

Movies are FREE to attend! Come early and enjoy dinner or grab a snack to enjoy during the movie at one of our eateries at Vail HQ •

July 3rd: Independence Day

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July 4th: Disney Legends Animated Shorts

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July 11th: Encino Man

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July 17th: The Mighty Ducks

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July 24th: My Neighbor Totoro

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July 25th: Mulan

THISTLE AND SAGE (MINI) VEGAN MARKET: •

July 18th – 3pm to 9pm

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All Vegan food booths, and vegan friendly handmade vendors

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July 31st 5pm to 10pm

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Artisan handmade market and musical entertainment For more information about Vail Headquarters 32115 Temecula Parkway, Temecula (951) 395-0904 • VailHQ.com

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What is Your Social Media IQ?

How to Clean Up Your Old Posts and Photos on Facebook

By Nellie Hathorn Social Media platforms have evolved and have become more and more about the moment—what you're doing now, what's happening now, rather than what you were doing five years ago. While looking back through old photos and posts, Facebook has a "Memories" reminder so you can reminisce heart-warming moments from years ago on the same day. It might give you a buzz of nostalgia, while other comments or photo memories can be no longer relevant, painful and/or embarrassing. If your social media life spans more than a few years, you might not want friends, family, colleagues or prospective employers looking back on the sort of person you used to be or the things you used to do. Here are a few tips to clean up your Facebook Account.

Tip 1. It's always a good idea to make sure your Facebook Profile Setting for sharing posts should be either set to "Friends" or a "Specific Group" (in a list you have made) and preferably not to "Public" unless you are a business, public personality or just don't mind anyone on Facebook being able to see and read all your posts and see all your photos.

Tip 2. This could also be a good time and remove people from your Friend List you don't want to hear from anymore. You can Delete them entirely (they don't get a notification", you can "Unfollow" them on their profile page or you can even "Mute" them.

Don't be afraid to freshen up your Newsfeed with People, Pages, Groups and things that bring you joy, connections and current events. I'll give you a another tip, make sure you check the sources of your information before you go sharing a post and end up with egg on your face.

Tip 3. It's really good to "Hide" your friend list if you haven't already. That way a random Facebooker, or a friend of a friend, etc...can't view your entire friend list. This helps keep your friends privacy and helps guard them from unwanted friend requests or unsolicited messages, which can sometimes be troublesome.

Tip 4. Before you get started, don't forget you have the option of backing up your posts first on Facebook. If you visit the Facebook help center, Click on "Managing Your Account", then "Accessing & Downloading Your Information" You will also find other helpful FAQ's in the same menu. There's always a Question Mark Icon for your use, in between the Down Arrow and to the right of the Bell Icon, on the top right.

Tip 5. On your phones, in the apps for Android and IOS, while in Facebook tap your avatar picture (top left), then tap the three dots and choose "Activity Log". From here pick "Manage Activity" and "Your Posts" to see everything you've ever posted. (You can use the Filters button to limit what's shown onscreen).

Use the tick boxes on the left to select the posts you want to manage, then you've got two options: "Archive" hides the posts from everyone else on Facebook except you, while "Recycle bin or Trash" deletes the posts but allows you to recover them up 30 days. To Trash/Delete them before those 30 days are up, "tap Recycle Bin" on the same screen, select the posts, and tap the trash icon (you can also use the "Restore" button to bring them back).

On the web, open your profile, then click "Manage Posts" under the status update box. You can then search through your posts (filtering them if needed, Photos, Videos, Likes, Comments, etc.) Select the one you want to remove, click the Pencil Icon and you can delete it.. Done. Great job with your new and improved security checks and cleaner Facebook feed.

We hope you find this information helpful. If you have any social media questions, please email them to socialmediaiq@neighborsnewspaper.com. Have a great day!

If you have any questions about Facebook or need assistance managing yours call Nellie, Accipiter Marketing at 951-777-9850 or go to www.accipitermarketing.com

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DINING

Cold Pasta Primavera Salad Ingredients ½ cup milk ½ cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons Just Dip It! or Just Dress It! 2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, steamed 1 red bell pepper or green bell pepper, cut into small chunks 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 medium radishes, thinly sliced 3 green onions, chopped 1 (16 ounce) package rotini (corkscrew) pasta 2 tablespoons drained capers (optional) Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain. Combine milk and mayonnaise in a bowl, creating 1 cup dressing.

In a small bowl, whisk the dressing together with the Just Dip It! or Just Dress It! until emulsified.

In a large bowl, add the pasta and the remaining ingredients. Add the dressing and toss until well coated. Chill covered for 1 hour before serving.

From your friends at Temecula Olive Oil Company. Just Dip it or Just Dress it are flavored drizzles exclusively from Temecula Olive Oil Company.

For more fun, summer recipes using fresh olive oil go to: www.temeculaoliveoil.com

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JULY 2020

Ideas for Home

What is Country-Cottage Style?

If your perfect home looks and

country-cottage look. Bonus points

feels fresh, light, flowery and just

for using salvaged wood as you

generally easy and breezy, coun-

decorate your home! The Antique

try-cottage style will delight your

White Distressed 3-Drawer/2-Door

senses. This look tends to bring an

Sideboard is a good example of

air of innocence, unfussiness and

furniture that would suit this style.

sheer joy to any residence. When

You can even incorporate this look

you have a country-cottage style

in the structure itself, as wide-

house, you have a clean, comfort-

planked wood floors and exposed

able, bright place to call home. If

beams broadcast the country-cot-

this appeals to you, get to know

tage style.

country-cottage style before you shop for the perfect rustic dÈcor

Keep It Country with All the

and furnishings to achieve this

Right Patterns

look.

As you shop for country-cottage dÈcor, keep an eye on the

Light Up Your Space with White or Neutral Shades

patterns you use. Whenever possible, make sure all your pillows,

If you want a country-cottage

couch cushions and wallpaper

home, you have to keep it light and

have quaint patterns—such as flo-

bright. That means nothing intense

ral, gingham, plaid and stripes.

or dramatic—so dark colors are not

When it comes to softer home

welcome here! Instead, you can

essentials, such as throws and

stick with just plain white, or get a

cushions, don’t just look at the pat-

little more daring with cream, beige

terns. Pay attention to the fabric it-

or light gray. Basically, keep your

self. For this style, it should be

walls mostly white or in neutral

mainly cotton, linen or flannel.

shades.

Granted, not everyone loves all-white homes. If you’re craving some color, you can add some accents by sprinkling pastel shades around the house. Think pastel blue vases on end tables or soft yellow picture frames on the walls for a serene splash of color.

Create Warmth with Wood The country-cottage style is all about feeling comfortable and at ease at home, and wood furniture always helps with that. But take note that this isn’t the time for rich cherry or mahogany! Stick with lighter wood that looks distressed and shows off the natural grain.

You can also paint your wood furniture white to get that light, airy

For more home dÈcor ideas go to www.livingspaces.com

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PETS

Adoptions of the Month Retrievers & Friends

Mandy is a 2-year-old short hair.

She is friendly and has lived with other cats.

Essie is an 18-month-old Queensland Heeler mix. She is about 30 pounds, walks on a leash, friendly and good with other dogs. She would be best in a home with male dogs.

Dorothy is a darling, 9-year-old Chihuahua who weighs 9 pounds. She is gentle, kind and is a wonderful companion. She is house trained, walks well on a leash and is good with small dogs.

Jewel is a precious, little, 3-yearold Chihuahua mix and weighs 12 lbs. She came to RFSC from Mexico with her three puppies.

She loves to sit in your lap and be loved.

If you are interested in these or other adoptable animals, please visit www.retrieversandfriends.com.

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PAWS

PETS PET ADVOCACY, WELFARE & SAFETY

Pets are Wonderful Support: Preparing for what comes after “Shelter with our Pets in Place”

By Lauri Julian

Having a pet during the best of times can bring us joy, and now more than ever, our furry family members offer a variety of health and emotional benefits like increased fitness and lowered stress. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with companionship and enjoyment, studies have shown that the bond between people and their pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well as decrease feelings of loneliness and increase opportunities for exercise, outdoor activities and socialization (well, at a safe disPet Paws Gracyn with Minnie & Tink tance!).

These benefits and the unconditional love we share with our pets are even more apparent now, and fortunately there is no evidence that domestic pets can transmit the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus is not spread pet-to-person. With so many people at home around the clock, there has never been a better time to foster or adopt a new pet to be your “social distancing sidekick.” Shelters and rescues groups have seen unprecedented adoptions and fostering as people have the time to add a family member and help them adapt to their new environment.

We adore our pets, they are part of our family, and knowing what they need during stressful times is important. Keep in mind that your pet is going to feel your stress, and just as you need to be relaxed and calm around your kids, the same should be done with your furry best friend. They may seem needy or show signs of anxiety. They may seem to be acting out, but they may only be reacting to you. This is when understanding ways to enjoy simple things like walks, playing fetch, having doggie spa days at home, petting/playing with them, and talking to them in an upbeat voice is as vital as ever.

Keeping things as light as possible can help you both – you can even look to them for some comic relief -- they are funny and don’t even know it! Try to take videos and share with your friends. Whether it’s your own pet or you see a cute or funny animal video, this is the time to positively connect with others and bring a smile to their faces.

And when you’re on a zoom call (even work-related), think about including your pet; they can provide a little relief from the daily work routine.

Remember these recent lifestyle changes shouldn’t mean that your pets should go without the necessary veterinary care, high-quality nutrition, CBD supplements for pain and anxiety, regular exercise and more. Vet clinics are providing curbside service where they will come to your car and take your pet into the clinic or bring medications out to you.

As we move through the phases of getting back to work and life, there will be an adjustment for your pets – whether it’s a new one who only knows this recent lifestyle – or a pet you’ve had for a while, they are used to having you around all of the time. To make the transition easier, try leaving for short periods of time so they get used to you coming and going. Try exercising them before you leave so they will be less anxious and hopefully will take a nap! Make sure you don’t leave things around that they may chew if they get bored. Think of where you may have them stay while you’re away. Try to be patient with them and consider they need to adjust to their new normal.

Start preparing pets now Easing pets into spending less time with you now may help alleviate separation anxiety which can become an issue if the change is too abrupt. Signs of this include barking, howling, whining, panting, drooling, scratching doors and windows, and tearing things apart. If your pets are used to constant attention and suddenly it goes away, it may cause them to panic. Start slowly, reminding them what it’s like to be left alone for parts of the day by leaving for short periods of time. This may desensitize them to your absences. Animal trainers recommend not making a big deal out of leaving or returning

home. You can even set up a camera (WyzeCam for under $40) where you can watch them on your smartphone while you’re away. You can see if they seem upset just because you’re not there or are there outside things triggering a reaction such as noise from a leaf blower or delivery truck? If so, creating positive experiences when these things happen, like giving treats or playing with them may help to lessen this behavior.

Having a set schedule now can also help pets adjust when you go back to work.

Getting up at a regular time, feeding and exercising at the the same time and providing time for them to rest alone is helpful. Making the process of leaving the house relaxing for pets is important, try putting on some soft music and don’t make a big deal when you say goodbye to them or when you come home.

If pets seem agitated when you do things like putting on your shoes, try putting them on when you don’t actually plan to leave and they will get used to it. Checking in on them, either by webcam or hiring a dog walker or pet sitter could be an option. In severe cases of separation anxiety, you may consider consulting your veterinarian.

The important thing to reminder is all of us are adjusting, including our pets. It’s up to us to help them through it, just like they are always there for us during the good – and the trying times in life.

Animal Friends of the Valleys Receives Rachael Ray “Save Them All” COVID-19 Relief Grant Animal Friends of the Valleys is pleased to have received a Rachael Ray Save Them All COVID-19 Relief Grant from Best Friends Animal Society to ensure that Save the Pets continues to help save the lives of homeless pets living in southwest Riverside County.

“This grant allows us to continue our lifesaving work by helping us Save the Pets program, which is central to our organization’s mission as we serve our community” said Monica Wylie. “In this uncertain time, our goal will be to save as many dogs and cats as we were on track to save prior to the pandemic. We are grateful to our community for their support and appreciate the help from Best Friends Animal Society in making Save the pets possible.”

Animal Friends of the Valleys is an active partner in the Best Friends Network, which offers resources and support to fellow shelters, rescue groups, and animal welfare organizations across the country.

“When you choose to foster or adopt your next pet, you are becoming part of the solution right here in our community,” said Wylie. “And community is more important than ever right now.”

The Rachael Ray Save Them All COVID-19 Relief Program, administered

by Best Friends and funded by The Rachael Ray Foundation™, provides COVID-19 relief grants to shelters and rescue groups across the country. The Rachael Ray Foundation helps animals in need and is funded by a portion of proceeds from each sale of Rachael's pet food, Nutrish®.

About Best Friends Animal Society Best Friends Animal Society is a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. In addition to running lifesaving programs, Best Friends operates the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals.

Join the conversation on Facebook.com/bestfriendsanimalsociety, Twitter (@BestFriends) and Instagram (@BestFriendsAnimalSociety).