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Wind-Up for Summer Fun! Dads and Heroes Baseball Trivia Movies in the Park The Room Arranger – Moving Cool Summer Recipes Dockside Boat and Bed Ponte Vineyard Inn’s Bouquet Restaurant Photographing the ‘Blue Hour’ Summer Concerts and Art at the Plateau Table of Contents Page 6

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Introduce - Interact - Network

Join us for a networking experience like no other. If you own a business in SW Riverside County you are invited ….and it is FREE. Your business card is your ticket to the event. When you enter the mixer, everyone will have an opportunity to introduce themselves on video. All businesses can display sales materials, pass out business cards and interact with their business neighbors.

Sponsored by Sebaz Video Productions, Accipiter Marketing, Neighbors Newspaper and Bowers Real Estate Team the next meeting will be held on June 22 from 8AM to 9:30AM at 28829 Cloverdale Circle, in Menifee.

To help promote and brand your business, a raffle will be held for the following: ½ page 4C ad in Neighbors Newspaper ($600 value); 1-minute promotional video by

Sebaz Video Productions ($500 value); 2 weeks of free social media marketing by Accipiter Marketing ($200 value).

Donated raffle items are gladly included so feel free to contribute and promote your product or service.

The event is just intended for networking; there are no fees, no display costs, no dues, no memberships, no requirements…..just show up to mix it up with other local business owners.

If you just want to enjoy a cup of coffee and a pastry that’s OK, too. Just join the crowd, make a new connection or two enjoy a beautiful morning.

NEXT MEETING FRIDAY JUNE 22 8AM

Networking brings businesses together, increases sales and strengthens communities.

If you have any questions or need additional information contact us at 951-244-7025.

JUNE 2018

USA Today Honors the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens with 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award

North America is home to hundreds of zoological parks, including 230 facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Short of heading out into the world's wild places, nothing beats a visit to the zoo to foster an appreciation for the striking animal diversity of our planet. A panel of travel experts was asked to nominate their favorite North American AZA-accredited zoos–facilities that excel in the fields of animal care and enrichment, while also facilitating meaningful interactions between animals and human visitors.

10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased, and experiential travel content of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world. The core of the site's uniqueness is its team of local travel experts: a well-traveled and well-educated group who are not only experts in their fields and their cities, but also discriminating in their tastes. These local experts live in the city they write about so the content is constantly updated, and 10Best.com averages 5 million visitors per month.

Only a 86 miles away, The Living Desert is a perfect day trip. Be sure to check the website www.LivingDesert.org for the Daily Activity Schedule and be mindful of the summer heat.

Here are some tips for the best time to see your favorite animals: Visitors who come to The Living Desert in the early morning are in for some delightful surprises! In the cool of the morning, most of the animals on exhibit are at their peak activity. Playing, some eating breakfast, catching the wind for the scent of other nearby animals, stretching and prowling. As the day warms up, so do the birds of prey, fanning out their huge marvelous wings to the sun. The tortoises and lizards come out of their hiding places to feel the gentle warmth. Warthogs and javelinas rout and romp in the morning hours, contentedly grunting during nap time in the midday sun.

Meerkats seem to play all afternoon, each taking a turn being the lookout, while the others scamper about. Late afternoon is the wake up call to nocturnal creatures. The cheetahs often climb to the top of their ridge and majestically watch the sun set.

About The Living Desert The Living Desert is an AZA-accredited zoo and gardens that is dedicated to desert conservation through preservation, education and appreciation. It is a family-friendly place to explore nature and create meaningful experiences for guests that are remembered for a lifetime.

The Living Desert is located at: 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260. For more information: (760) 346-5694 or visit LivingDesert.org.

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Dining

JUNE 2018

Cooking with Martha Culbertson Presented by the Santa Rosa Plateau

August 2 – Perfect pairings – Matching Wine with Food – Seafood Salad, Roast duck with Sausage and Lentils, Tartufu Budino (A Chocolate Pudding with Brandied Cherries).

August 9 – recalling the Food of Roger Verge – Julia’s Favorite Provencal Chef – The French are known for saucing food perfectly and this class has two good ones. Shellfish in Champagne Sauce, Fricasse’ of Chicken with Green Herb Sauce, Cherry Custard Tart.

August 16 – Celebrate Summer – Radicchio and Cheese Quesadillas with Fresh Fig Salsa, Pancetta Wrapped Salmon with Pistachio Brown Butter, Warm Sausage and Potato Salad, Zinfandel Poached Pear Tart with Almond Crust and Frangipane.

The class site for this series will be at a beautiful estate property located at the foot of the Santa Rosa Plateau in Historical Murrieta. The classes will again include suggested wine pairings for the menus we prepare, and we'll travel the world vicariously.

The class schedule and descriptions are below. You can only register online and in advance at www.srpf.org. Class size will be limited to 12. You can take one class, multiple...or even all of them. Classes are Thursdays, 11 - 2:00. You'll receive the location when you register. A portion of the class fee is tax-deductible. Benefitting the Youth Environmental Stewardship.

July 12 – Return to Napa Valley- Rillettes of two salons, Skirt Steak and Carmelized Shallots and Red Wine Jus, Celeriac Remoulade, Summer Strawberry Tart.

July 19 – Vineyard Chef – Wild Mushrooms on Brioche Crouton, Pork Tenderloin with White Bean Ragout, Eggplant and Zucchini Strata, Chocolate Mousse with Cabernet Syrup.

July 26 – Dinner in the French Countryside – Leak and Potato Galette with Pistachio Crust, Poulet Chasseur (Hunter’s Chicken), Baba au Rhum.

August 23 – Awarded Mexico’s Highest Honor and Recipient of an O. B. E. Dian Kennedy is our Inspiration – Queso Flameado with Three Sauces, Pork in Adobo Sauce, Jicama Salad, Chocolate Meringues with Mint Sauce.

August 30 - An Italian Table – Stuffed Fried Zucchini Flowers, Polpettona Ripieno (Stuffed Meat Loaf w/Polenta, Italian Trifle with Marsala Wine.)

Class fee: $70 per class.

‘Traveling Through the World of Spices’ Adult Program on Thursday, June 21, 2018

Did you know you can travel the world and never leave your kitchen? It’s true! The last time you used your pepper mill the peppercorns may have come from Indonesia. The pink salt on your table might have been from deep inside the mountains of Pakistan. Just imagine the origin of the wonderful aromas that make up a flavorful curry or a spicy barbeque rub.

Besides origin, there are so many more interesting facts to learn about spices. What did early explorers think of spices? Were spices ever used as medicine? If you would like to explore the exotic world of spices then join us on Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library as we take a sensory journey along the spice road with Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants.

This Adult Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries. Space is limited and carpooling is encouraged. For additional information, please call (951) 693-8900.

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Cool Summertime Kitchen Hacks

slaw can be served as a side dish or used as a topping on burgers or tacos for a summertime meal that’s fresh and delightful.

Slow-Cooked Perfection: Keep your house and your kitchen cooler by using a slow cooker instead of heating up the oven. Slow cookers are typically easy to use, retain more heat and won’t overheat your living space. They can make cooking indoors simple and cool, even if it’s blazing hot outside.

Keep Drinks Chilled: Ice cubes are the usual way to keep your summer beverages chilled, but ice cubes can melt quickly, especially if you’re outdoors. Instead of overflowing your glass with ice, try a sweet and juicy fruit flavor. Place grapes, raspberries, kiwi or any other kind of fruit on a skewer and freeze. You can easily dip, stir and keep your drink cool with this tasty trick – and then enjoy the fruit when your drink is empty.

(Family Features) Summer is a time for relaxing, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

Yet for some, the warmer months can be hectic and busy, and often go by too quickly.

When the little ones have soccer practice and the adults need some alone time by the pool, there isn’t always time to prepare a home-cooked meal or toil away in the kitchen. Ideal summertime meals, snacks and drinks should be refreshing, light, delicious and of course, easy on time and your budget.

Try these fresh summertime kitchen hacks and enjoy more time outdoors with friends and family, and less time sweating in the kitchen.

Ice Pop Paradise: For an easy dessert, try making homemade ice pops.

Puree your favorite fruit with honey then add it to an ice pop mold. Add Greek yogurt and freeze. For more flavor, add mint or basil.

Coffee Delight: Coffee is often enjoyed hot, but during the summer, cooling things down can be a refreshing alternative. Make coffee and, after it cools at room temperature, blend it with ice and milk. This chilled version can keep you caffeinated and cool during those extra hot days.

Wishing for Watermelon: Watermelon might be the unofficial fruit of summer; it’s sweet, refreshing and a backyard barbecue staple. However, it can be messy, difficult to cut and challenging to devour. For less mess and more enjoyment, cut the watermelon in half crosswise then cut each half vertically into a grid to create easy-to-eat, snack-perfect sticks of watermelon.

No-Mess Sides: After a long day at work, going home to cook is one of the last things many people want to do. Try something quick, easy and multi-purpose like mix-and-serve slaw. Combine one bag of slaw mix with one jar of Litehouse Coleslaw Dressing, which is made extra thick and creamy with freshly made mayonnaise for a perfect blend of sweet and tangy. The dressing is sold cold, so there is no need for chill time – just mix and serve. This cool, crunchy

For more simple recipe inspiration, visit Litehousefoods.com.

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THANK YOU JUNE 2018

Support Our Local Businesses 24/7 Family Home Care.................................24 Animal Friends of the Valley ..........................28 Anthony's Ristorante......................................5 Artistic Expressions Permanent Makeup.......33 Assistance League of Temecula Valley ..........9 Azuza Pacific University ...............................12 California Technical Academy .......................13 Camp Out- Wildomar ....................................23 Cannine Support Teams ................................25 Cannine Support Teams ................................29 Coldwell Banker ............................................39 Factory Direct Patios .....................................11 First Light Home Care ...................................21 GI Excellence Inc...........................................40 Grace Evangelical Free ..................................18 Grace Revolution Today Magazine.................11 Green Acres Interactive Therapy ...................23 Help Heal Veterans .......................................25 Heyday Productions ......................................26 Honeycutt Farms ............................................4 Hospice of the Valleys ...................................21 Hope Lutheran Church- VBS .........................19 Jeweler by Design ..........................................7 Jennifer Smart Foundation............................25 Kids Outlet ....................................................23 KJ Services Environmental Consulting..........10 Living Jen......................................................32 Menifee Bible Church ....................................19 Michelle Place Qigong Class .........................32 Michelle's Place Walk of Hope ......................32 Morton Grabel, Attorney at Law ....................31 Movies in the Park ........................................29 Ms Chieveious Curves...................................35 Murrieta Birthday Bash .................................30 My Grannys' Attic..........................................35 NAFE Meetings..............................................25 Naughty Pig Gourmet Meats ..........................4 Naughty Pig Coming to Temecula .................15 Old Town Temecula Community Theater .......34 Old Town Survival .........................................35 Passion Life Church ......................................20 Plumber- Ron Dumas....................................30

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Concert at the Plateau

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Pinwheels at Local Schools

COMMUNITY

Community Events ..........................................................25 In the News......................................................................24

EDUCATION

Editorial Cartoon Exhibit..................................................35

ENTERTAINMENT

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Roses: Bouquet Restaurant at Ponte Vineyard Inn

JUST FOR FUN

Baseball Trivia..................................................................17 Murder Mystery Dinners ..................................................27 Photographing in the ‘Blue Hour’ ....................................31

KIDS

Vacation Bible School .....................................................19 Skatepark Opening..........................................................23

Concerts in Wine Country ...............................................11 Summer Luminaries .......................................................26 Free Concerts in Temecula..............................................26 Sister Act – at the Temecula Theater...............................34

EVENTS ..........................................................................

Summer Concerts and Art Exhibit at SR Plateau..............8

FAITH

Forgiveness in Resolving Conflict ...................................18 Reckless Words...............................................................19 A Life Forever Changed...................................................20

FAMILY

PETS

Pet Adoptions..................................................................28

RECIPES

Cool Summertime Recipes................................................5

TEENS

Board Game Night...........................................................16 Henna Tattoo ...................................................................16 Virtual Enterprise Class ...................................................16

TRAVEL

Dockside Boat and Bed-A Romantic Getaway ...............38

Get Involved in the Game of Chess.................................22 Movies in the Park ...........................................................29 Parenting- Dads and Heroes ...........................................33

HEALTHY LIVING

VISITING OUR VINEYARDS

Ponte Vineyard Inn’s Bouquet Restaurant.......................36

Chronic Pain – New Book ...............................................32

HOME

Make this Floral Arrangement in 3 Easy Steps..................7 Get Ready, Get Set ..Move..............................................10

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Traditional Media Ads Influence the Most

Powers Dentistry............................................9 Revival Christian Fellowship- VBS.................19 S A F E Allie's Resale Shop ...........................33 Santa Rosa Plateau Summer Concerts...........8 Sizzler.............................................................3 Strengths Summer Camp..............................22 Storm Baseball..............................................16 Studio 395- Village on Grand ........................25 Subscriptions ................................................12 Swim to Shore ..............................................22 Temecula Newcomers Club ...........................25 Temecula Women's Connection ....................25 Toastmasters, Murrieta .................................30 Toastmasters, Murrieta .................................25 Wildomar's 10th Anniversary........................24 Word Search .................................................17 Word Search Answer Key..............................17 Xcel Pest Control...........................................11

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Make this Floral Arrangement in 3 Easy Steps!

From: SanctuaryHomeDecor.com

Here's What You Will Need To Make This Arrangement

1. 5 " square container - I chose a cement container that I had left over from another arrangement. You could use just about any square (or round if you prefer) container that is about 5" in diameter. I have linked some container options at the end of this post.

2. Floral Foam (For Wet Arrangements) I use AquaFoam, but any wet floral foam will work. You can get this at most craft supply stores.

3. Floral Clippers

4. Flowers - Silver Dollar Eucalyptus, White Wax Flower, Queen Anne's Lace and Blush Garden Roses.

You can substitute any greens or flowers that you like.

STEP 1 - Add Saturated Floral Foam to Your Container Soak your floral foam in water until it is saturated. Once it is soaked through, cut it using a knife and fit it inside your container. You can use a few different pieces to fill the container in completely. The foam should be just below the top of the container.

Step 2- Insert the Greens to Create the Base Begin with the eucalyptus (or whatever greens you chose). Insert the stems into the floral foam beginning at edges and letting the leaves droop down. Continue around the perimeter of the container and then add a few stems in the center. The goal is to create a base of greenery for your flowers.

Step 3 – Insert your Flowers

• Once you have your base, begin adding the largest flowers. I started with the roses. I cut the stems 5"-7" long and removed all of the leaves. Start by inserting the roses at an angle into the foam. In order to get the shape right, it is important to get the perimeter rose heads angled sideways, rather than straight.

• Continue filling in the roses at different angles but leave space inbetween them for the other flowers. This arrangement used a total of fifteen roses but you could easily use only a dozen.

• Then insert a few sprigs of Queen Anne’s lace in the open spaces.

Fill in any open spaces with the wax flowers.

This is a simple arrangement that took about 20 minutes to complete.

For more ideas and a source for containers go to www.sanctuaryhomedecor.com.

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2018 Summer Concerts and Art Exhibit at the Plateau

Back by popular demand, the deck and stage area behind the Visitor Center at the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve in rural Murrieta will be transformed into an outdoor concert and art exhibition venue,

Celebrating its 21st year anniversary focusing on local art, the seven-week exhibition will feature the works of some 25 local artists conveying the celebration of nature in a wide range of media from pen and ink, oils, watercolor, sculptures, textures and glass. This year, a special art exhibition opening night reception will be held Saturday, June 30, 68pm. $10 tickets must be purchased in advance. The Exhibition is free to the public during the day beginning Sunday, July 1 until August 12. The June 30 reception will include wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and special music by the youth string orchestra from the Cadenza School of Music.

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

Art Exhibition:

Concert Series: The summer concert series Plateau Vineyards presents the 2018 Summer Concert Series Live! @ the Plateau…held in conjunction with the annual summer art show. The concerts will be held on the 6 Saturdays during the duration of the art show beginning July 7 – August 11. While the art exhibition is free to the public during the day starting July 2, the Saturday night concerts and exhibition will require a ticket purchased in advance. No tickets are sold on day of the event. Bring your own chair.

Concerts will be held on the outdoor stage behind the Visitor Center. The art exhibition will be inside the Visitor Center. Concert tickets must be purchased in advance.

Wine, craft beers, sodas, coffee and water will be available for purchase on site. Attendees will enjoy a wide array of craft beers provided by our own Temecula and Murrieta-based Garage Brewing Company and awardwinning wines provided by Plateau Vineyards. Picnic dinners, provided by New Life Culinary Creations, must be purchased in advance. Art reception, concert tickets and meals purchased at www.srpf.org.

All performances interpreted in American Sign Language for the deaf.

Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve – Visitor Center’s Outdoor Stage & Deck is located at 39400 Clinton Keith, Murrieta 92562

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

Concert Tickets: $30 per person –General Public (Children 3 & under free) $22 per person – SRPNEF Members Season Tickets – General Public - $150 SRPNEF Members - $115

Purchase Tickets & Meals: www.srpf.org or in person at Visitor Center.

JUNE 2018

Hospice of the Valleys Named the Only California 2018 Hospice Honors Elite Recipient

Out of 1,900 hospices surveyed nationwide by HEALTHCAREfirst, Hospice of the Valleys has been named the only hospice in California to receive the top 2018 Hospice Honors “Elite” award. Only 4% of hospices nationwide received the “Elite” distinction. HEALTHCAREfirst is the leading provider of Web-based home health and hospice software, billing and coding services, CAHPS hospice surveys, and advanced analytics. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver’s point of view. “We are excited to recognize the 2018 Hospice Honors recipients for their hard work and dedication to providing exceptional care,” said J. Kevin Porter of HEALTHCAREfirst. “I congratulate Hospice of the Valleys on its success in achieving this highest of honors.”

Dr. Cochrane, Hospice of the Valleys Executive Medical Director, and Lynette Cvar, Chief Administrative Officer/CFO, credits “our incredibly dedicated and skilled employees and volunteers for treating each patient and their families as if they were their own family members. This is truly an incredible honor to receive since this award is based purely on the perspective of the families we have had the honor to serve.”

Award criteria were based on the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) post death family caregiver Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey to systematically assess the patient and family experience with hospice care. The CAHPS survey results were for an evaluation period of October 2016 through September 2017. Award recipients were identified by evaluating performance on a set of 24 quality indicator measures. Performance scores were aggregated from all completed surveys and were compared on a question-by-question basis to a National Performance Score calculated from the 1,900+ partnering hospices contained in the HEALTHCAREfirst’s Hospice CAHPS database.

HEALTHCAREfirst holds a special recognition, Hospice Honors Elite, to honor hospices scoring above the HEALTHCAREfirst National Performance Score on all 24 of the evaluated questions. CAHPS family/caregiver experience of care survey questions cover areas regarding willingness to recommend the hospice, getting timely help, help for pain and symptoms.

Please visit HEALTHCAREfirst’s website at www.healthcarefirst.com to learn more about HEALTHCAREfirst Hospice CAHPS survey program as well as the Hospice Honors awards. Also, visit https://www.medicare.gov/hospice Compare/ to see how hospices compare with each other and nationally.

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JUNE 2018

Get Ready, Get Set . . . Move!

By Rita Wood, The Room Arranger

Did you know that June is the beginning of the peak season for moving? Kids are out of school; the weather is great and real estate sales are booming. However, moving can be both an exciting and a stressful time. As soon as you know you’re moving, start planning!

If you plan on selling, try to think of your place not as your home, but as an investment. This will help you make decisions that are less emotional and allow you to make changes that hopefully result in a quick sale for the best price possible. Everyone knows it’s important to make your home look its best. Staging is a common term, typically associated with bringing in new furniture and accessories . . . but did you know you can stage your home using what you already own? There are many simple, affordable things you can do to make a good first impression.

Experts say most buyers make their decision at first sight. With this in mind, what will they see as they approach your home? Be sure that what they see is an asset.

Consider applying a fresh coat of paint to your front door and replace the welcome mat if yours isn’t very welcoming!

Once inside, buyers are reaffirming their curbside decision. The key here is to present a simple, clean, attractive home. Despite your decorating style, it’s important to make it easy for potential buyers to envision themselves and their things in your home. Neutral walls, minimal furniture, de-personalizing (i.e.: remove family photos) and de-cluttering help tremendously. And since you’re moving anyway, it’s the perfect time to start packing items away in anticipation of moving.

The sooner you start, the easier it will be. One way to minimize stress is by allowing enough time to organize and purge unnecessary items prior to putting them into boxes. Why waste time, energy and money packing and moving things you no longer want or need, right?

If possible, have measurements of the rooms in your new home and a vision in mind of how you want it to look and feel. Measure your existing furniture to make sure it will fit in your new home and is a style that will complement your new vision. But

BEFORE

AFTER

here is the tricky part . . . take only items that contribute to your vision! Ask yourself: Will it help achieve my goal? Is it the style I want? Does it lift my energy when I think about it or look at it? Do I absolutely love it? If you don’t answer yes, perhaps it no longer has a place in your life Not many people like packing to move out, myself included. But I honestly love settling into a new place . . . it’s fun! (TIP: I’ve found if you complete one room ASAP, it becomes a sanctuary and a welcome place to rest while you work on the rest of your home.) A good rule of thumb is to work from big to small. Place larger furniture pieces prior to smaller pieces, making sure it all fits according to plan. Instead of pushing furniture up against the walls, consider placing it on an angle for a fresh new look.

Once all the furniture is in place, you’re ready to add lamps, hang artwork, mirrors, etc. and finally all the fun accessories.

I consider myself a “glass-half-full” kind of person, so I choose to believe that moving allows us the opportunity for a new beginning and a fresh start. I think that’s exciting and I hope that you do too!

P.S. Next month I’ll share creative new ways to use furniture and accessories.

Until then, happy home re-decorating!

Temecula resident Rita Wood, The Room Arranger, has been a certified member of the Interior Redecorator Network since 1999. Her specialty is helping clients transform their home using the furniture and accessories they already own and love.

Contact Rita at: www.TheRoomArranger.com ; 315-481-9659; Rita@TheRoomArranger.com Meet Rita at her decorating workshops at Hobby Lobby. See her or the store website for details.

JUNE 2018

Under the Stars Concert Series is Back with Popular Performances and Cover Bands Playing Top Hits in Temecula Valley Wine Country

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Heyday Productions continues its tradition of presenting stellar musicians and cover bands to play yesterday’s hits from legendary bands at picturesque winery settings.

Performing Friday, June 22, 2018 is Desperado, the ultimate Eagles tribute concert. With five lead vocalists and instrumentalists, this group includes members who have performed with Eagles Don Felder, J.D. Souther, and Chris Farmer who is currently the keyboardist/ bassist/vocalist for Eagle Timothy B. Schmit’s solo project.

Singing Billboard #1 songs, Heartache Tonight, Hotel California, New Kid in Town, One of These Nights, Best of My Love, Desperado challenges listeners to tell the difference between what is being played live and the original versions of the songs.

Hawaiian Cowboy! Keahi with special guest Wildee will perform Friday, June 29 at Mount Palomar Winery. Keahi wrote a song that was featured on the Cooking Channels hit T.V. show Junk Food Flip. His debut album has already caught the attention of some of the country’s top record labels and radio stations!

Keahi’s unique vocals and style spreads across many genre’s to include Hawaiian, Island, Reggae, Pop, Rock, Country, Jazz, Swing, Soul, R&B, and oldies to name a few.

Dead Man’s Party captures Oingo Boingo’s energy and talent in a live concert of their greatest hits on Friday, June 30 at Bel Vino Winery. Dead Man’s Party has been bringing audiences Oingo Boingo hits for over a decade. This eightpiece band features a front-man so convincing that people sometimes believe they are actually watching Danny Elfman himself. They will play such hits as Weird Science, Only A Lad, Just Another Day, Nothing To Fear, Who do You Want To Be Today, and Grey Matter.

The annual Sundresses & Cowboy Boots Country Music Festival will be Friday, August 3, at Longshadow Winery.

Save the date and look for more information coming soon at Heyday.com.

Journey tribute concert by Escape will be Friday, August 31 at Mount Palomar Winery. Escape is the longest-running Journey tribute band around, headlining venues all across North America since 1996. Altogether, these veteran California rockers faithfully capture the look and the sound of Journey with incredible accuracy. With a repertoire spanning three decades, Escape fully explores the musical evolution of Steve Perry-led Journey, from 70’s departures like “Lights” and “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’,” through the 80’s musical frontiers like “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Who’s Cryin’ Now” to songs from Journey’s “Trial By Fire” reunion in the 90’s.

These performances are part of the of the Heyday “Under the Stars” Concert Series. Get a complete list of entertainment, find specials and purchase tickets at Heyday.com, or for questions call or text (760) 7166295.

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Temecula Assistance League Presents National Operation School Bell Award ®

It was a wonderful privilege for Assistance League® of Temecula Valley to present the National Operation School Bell Award to Laura Boss, Public Information Officer, Temecula Valley Unified School District, at their Annual Meeting at Galway Downs. This award is available for presentation by a chapter to honor those in the community who have had a direct, powerful and positive effect on Operation School Bell.

Operation School Bell, the signature program of Assistance League, provides assistance to children in need. Last year, it became apparent a new procedure for scheduling low-income students was needed for the district.

Ms. Boss suggested the Operation School Bell registration process be taken from paper to online.

In TVUSD, the annual registration process is done completely online and the families have become accustomed to using the online process making it a good time to transition to the same kind of process.

By creating the online forms and pushing the information out by email to all district families, families had the opportunity to review the information and qualification requirements in the comfort of their own home.

In an effort to target the most needy families, the Operation School Bell application process was rolled out in phases: to the title 1 school families; then to identified foster youth families; then to the remainder of the families within the district.

The responses were overwhelming and all three dressing dates were filled within four days. Many of the district families shared that this was the first time they knew about the program's existence and they have had students in TVUSD for years. This online application procedure made the fol-

Left to right: Denise Lanier, Assistance League Philanthropic Programs Chairman; Laura Boss, Public Information Officer, Temecula Valley Unified School District; Diane Koirth, Operation School Bell Chairman.

low-up and the day of shopping experience easier on the volunteers and more streamlined for the excited parents and students. Ms. Boss and Operation School Bell administrators look forward to expanding the program to Lake Elsinore and Murrieta Valley Unified School District's this fall.

Assistance League of Temecula Valley, a chapter of National Assistance League®, is a nonprofit, all volunteer philanthropic organization dedicated to serving the needs of local families. The organization operates a thrift shop, Assistance League Thrift Shop, at 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula. Revenue from thrift shop sales is the main source of funding for chapter philanthropic programs.

Browse their website for more information about the organization or membership information at www.assistanceleague.org/temeculavalley/ or call 951.694.8018.

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MSJC Foundation Celebrates Scholarship Recipients at Wilson Creek Winery

More than 50 Mt. San Jacinto College students received nearly $90,000 in scholarship funds during the MSJC Foundation’s annual Scholarship Reception. The May 9 event was held at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.

A total of $87,375 was awarded to 54 students during the annual scholarship reception.

Nursing major Giti Skolnick of Murrieta, who plans on transferring to Cal Poly Pomona, received a total of four scholarships.

“I have started my academic journey with a goal of becoming a certified nurse/midwife,” Skolnick said. “I have a strong interest in women’s physical and psychological health and its influence on the self, the pregnancy and the children.”

Rene’ Michelle Floyd, a Perris resident, won first place in the SOCO Business Competition – a competition for MSJC students modeled after the TV show “Shark Tank.” She received $5,000. The SOCO Group awarded a total of $20,000 to four students.

Scholarship recipients were: Marcela Abaoag Brandi Donini Gema Neri-Valle Tessa Adamson Alexandra Figueroa Juliet Perez Kevin Adcock Rene’ Michelle Floyd

Ashley Baldridge Alfredo Guerra Jonathon Short Silverio Barboza Joseph Herbrandonson Giti Skolnick Sarah Bush Kimberly Hull

Jesus Perez

Nicole Torres

Sarah Albrecht

Chelsea Castro

Justin Gedeon

Gilbert Jenkins

Diego Porroa Garcia

Kanesha Travis

Lindsey Alvarez

Noe Cebreros

Hannah Gerber

Stephanie Jimenez

James Riback

Moira Urtiaga

Bobbie Amenabar Manuela Correa Judith Gibson

Michael Kemper

Jessica Rook

Sarai Velazco

Tyler Aspengren

Justin Costello

Rachel Gomez

Niu Liu

Maryann Samaan

Tichona White

Kelsey Atkins

Steven Wilson

Aaron Gregory

Shiji Yuan

Gabriella Sanchez Haley Zurcher

The Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation awarded 54 students with scholarships totaling nearly $90,000 during a luncheon on May 9, 2018.

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Got Tires?

Lake Elsinore Tire Recycling Event

Lake Elsinore, California - The City of Lake Elsinore is hosting a FREE used tire collection event at the Lake Elsinore City Yard, 521 N. Langstaff St. on Saturday, June 16th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stop by to dispose of your used tires and help keep your city clean!

All residents of Lake Elsinore welcome!

Proof of residency is required.

Help ensure that all used tires are collected safely and recycled. Residents can transport up to 9 tires maximum per trip.

Multiple trips are okay. Please bring passenger and light truck tires only. NO semi truck, construction equipment or agricultural tractor tires are accepted. Tires from businesses and non-profits will not be accepted. ALL tires must be removed from the rims.

Help keep the City of Lake Elsinore clean and green! For more information about this event please call (951) 674-8761 ext. 245 or (562) 944-4766.

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People Still Say Traditional Media Ads Influence Them the Most

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

MarketingCharts has conducted its own consumer research in years past on stated purchase influencers, also finding that TV ads hold the most sway.

Those studies have also demonstrated that while print ads have narrower reach than some other media, they hold an outsized influence on consumers’ purchases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In an apparent contradiction with YouGov’s report, this latest survey from Clutch finds that affluents have a more favorable outlook to advertising than their lower-income counterparts. Affluents ($100k+) – who profile as heavy media consumers – were considerably more likely than respondents below that age bracket to report influence from TV, print, and digital ads. They were also more likely to report trusting ads, particularly those found online and on social media.

The full results of Clutch’s research, which is based on a survey of 1,030 adults, can be found at https://clutch.co/agencies/resources/how-consumers-view-advertising-survey-2017.

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TEENS

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Events for Teens ‘Go On An Adventure: Board Game Night’ Teen Program Monday, June 18 • Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library

Do you love adventure, but hate to travel? We have what you’re looking for! Travel to new lands at the teen program, Go on an Adventure: Board Game Night on Monday, June 18, 2018 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library (30600 Pauba Road).

SoCal Games and Comics will be here to lead us on a fun night of travelthemed board games. Try out a variety of board games and go new places from the comfort of the library.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries, this program is for teens (Grades 7-12) and limited to 30 participants. Advanced registration begins two weeks prior to scheduled programs and events. Please register at the library reception desk or by calling (951) 693-8940.

“Global Art: Henna Tattoo” Teen Program Monday, June 11 • Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library

The Reading Takes You Everywhere Summer Reading Program is here! Discover a new art form at the teen program, Global Art: Henna Tattoo on Monday, June 11, 2018 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library (30600 Pauba Road).

Natasha Papousek from Crescent Moon Design will kick off this year’s Summer Reading Program by discussing the art of henna tattoos.

Be sure to receive a henna or glitter tattoo on this night of international art appreciation!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries, this program is for teens (Grades 7-12) and limited to 30 participants.

Advanced registration begins two weeks prior to scheduled programs and events. Please register at the adult reference desk or by calling (951) 693-8940.

MVHS Virtual Enterprise – Business Training for High School Students

By Peter Thorwarth

Murrieta Valley High School has a program for select Juniors and Seniors. It is called Virtual Enterprise and every adult who hears about it says “I wish they had that when I was in school.”

Virtual Enterprise is a year-long program that teaches students how to set up a simulated business. They create/design a business name and logo, catalog, business plan, employee manual, business cards, flyers, company uniforms, website, video commercial, newsletter, and other elements of a start-up business venture.

Students apply for positions and are trained on how to interview and create a good resume. Then they are assigned responsibilities, tasks and deadlines based on their job title. For example, the Director of Human Resources works with his/her department to write the employee manual. The Chief Financial Officer is in charge of all the company's finances. The VP of Sales coordinates creating an “elevator pitch”, a sales catalog, trade show booth and more. All of this prepares the students to be entrepreneurs or work within a business.

Virtual Enterprise is an international program. The National Program's headquarters in New York City provides a great deal of the structure, relevant curriculum and information for all high school programs to use and follow.

If you are interested in sponsoring or mentoring contact Joel Levin, teacher/coordinator of the MVHS Virtual Enterprise Program at jlevin@murrieta.k12.ca.us.

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Baseball Trivia Major League Baseball Which Players have hit the most home runs in one season 73 - Barry Bonds, San Francisco (N.L.) 2001 70 - Mark McGwire, St. Louis (N.L.) 1998 66 - Sammy Sosa, Chicago (N.L.) 1998 65 - Mark McGwire, St. Louis (N.L.) 1999

Who is the highest paid baseball player of all time?

The highest paid player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from the 2013 season is New York Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez with an annual salary of $29,000,000, $4 million higher than the second-highest paid player, Cliff Lee.

How many perfect games have been pitched in the major leagues?

Over the 140 years of Major League Baseball history, and over 210,000 games played, there have been 23 official perfect games by the current definition. No pitcher has ever thrown more than one.

Who are the leaders in stolen bases?

Rickey Henderson - 1,406 Lou Brock - 938 Billy Hamilton - 912 Ty Cobb - 892 Number of World Series won?

New York Yankees - 27 St. Louis Cardinals - 11 Boston Red Sox - 8 New York Giants - 5 Who is currently the tallest player in the MLB? Jon Rauch. Until Loek Van Mil makes his major league debut, pitcher Jon Rauch will be recognized as the tallest MLB player at 6-11.

How many hotdogs are eaten at major league games in a season?

We found out that 30 teams play 162 games a season depending on the teams year. * The average number of hot dogs eaten per game is 10,651 hot dogs…… grand total is 225,000 hotdogs per season.

How much does it cost to attend a game at Wrigley Field today?

Wrigley was ranked the second-most-expensive ballpark. For two people to attend a Cubs game, it costs $116.06 — two tickets for $64.06; two hot dogs for $11.50; two beers for $15.50; and parking for $25.

What stadium has the most expensive beer?

In addition to ticket prices, the Red Sox had the most expensive beer at $7.75 (tied with the Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies) and the most expensive parking and caps, tied with the Yankees. Fenway Franks at $5.25 each, are a relative bargain; the Cubs topped the majors in hot dog prices at $5.75 What was the first MLB team ever?

By 1867, more than 400 clubs were members. Most of the strongest clubs remained those based in the northeastern U.S. For professional baseball's founding year, MLB uses the year 1869— when the first professional team, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, was established.

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

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Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”

“No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! ~Matthew 18:21-22 NLT

Forgiveness in Resolving Conflict

By Pastor John Stewart

Every human being was created for and inherently longs for harmonious relationships. We were created to rightly relate to God and to others. But there is a gap between our longings and how we actually live. After the fall in the Garden of Eden, sin entered into mankind which not only broke man’s relationship with his Creator but has also brought great conflict in how he relates to his fellow man.

This simply explains the primary cause of human conflict and highlights the need for real Conflict Resolution.

The promise of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides forgiveness of sin and has as its central message God’s work of reconciliation. “Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:18-19) A primary goal in conflict resolution is reconciliation as reconciliation is bringing down walls of conflict or estrangement and to again restore to right relationship.

Just as God has graciously reconciled sinful mankind to Himself thru His Son, has now entrusted to Christians this same message and work of reconciliation. All mankind has entered into the rebellion of sin and have therefore been alienated from our Creator. Through the work of the Cross, Jesus Christ in loving sacrifice has brought man and God together again. Because Christ bore mankind’s sin on the cross (1 Peter 2:24), He made peace possible (Eph. 2:11-19). People no longer

need be the objects of God’s wrath (Rom. 5:9). By trusting themselves in faith to the reconciling work of Christ alone, people pass from God’s wrath to God’s blessing (Acts 16:30-31; Rom. 8:1) and from spiritual death to spiritual life (John 5:24; Eph. 2:1). This also makes possible that we live at peace with others!

Essential in God’s reconciling work, is forgiveness. Forgiveness is the heart of the gospel and a central theme of maintaining godly relationships in the New Testament: “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matthew 6:14, 15) “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32).

These passages teach us several important lessons about forgiveness:

1. We forgive because God first forgave us!

Jesus and Paul’s instruction indicate that God’s prior forgiveness through Christ not only blesses us as having been forgiven, but also compels us to become forgiving. In other words, our capacity to forgive is directly related to our grasp of the gospel. Furthermore, becoming forgiving is essential to maintaining and growing in our own relationships with one another. As recipients of the infinite love of God in Christ, we have an infinite capacity to forgive. We forgive because He first forgave us.

The Bible tells us that we are to forgive those who sin against us. Love keeps no record of wrongs (1 Corinthians 13:5) but forgives as many times as necessary (Matthew 18:21–22). Refusing to forgive a person demonstrates and fuels growing resentment, bitterness, and anger, none of which are the traits of a growing Christian.

2. We will not fully experience God forgiveness, if we do not forgive others!

Jesus’s words in Matthew 6:14,15 can be very troubling. But understand, Jesus is not saying that we have to forgive others so that God will forgive us. He is saying that because we have been forgiven, the proof of our salvation is that we now are able to forgive others. It may seem that Jesus is teaching salvation by works, which is incorrect. He is teaching that our ability to forgive others is proof of our salvation. According to Jesus, those who experience divine forgiveness will forgive others, just as God in Christ forgave them.

Forgiveness is an essential part of every believer’s daily life.

Similarly, Colossians 3:13 says “bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.” The key here is obedience to God’s Word: we are to forgive others as God has forgiven us. Why do we forgive? Because we have been forgiven!

3. So what does it mean to forgive someone, practically?

When I say, “I forgive you”, I am making three promises: 1) “I will not bring this matter up to you again” 2) “I will not bring it up to others” and 3) “I will not bring it up to myself (i.e., I won’t dwell on it in my mind).” (A Theology of Christian Counseling by Jay E. Adams, p. 222). When God forgives He declares, “their sins and lawless deeds I will remember no more” (Hebrews 10:17) In the same way when we forgive, we are to forget!

Forgiveness sets us free from the past. It wipes the slate clean. It breaks the chain of anger and bitterness and brings healing to broken and damaged relationships. It is hard to overstate the importance of forgiveness in conflict resolution as forgiveness is a glorious gift of love that overcomes evil with good.

Finally, forgiving others is a way we act most Christlike. As such all believers are called to be “kind and tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you”. (Ephesians 4:31) As we learn to face conflict in God’s love and by His Word, we will not only minimize its damage in our lives, but we will grow stronger in our Christian walk and witness. We will move from victims to victors, honoring God in even the most difficult of circumstances.

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

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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. ~Proverbs 25:11 NKJ

Reckless Words

By Joni Eareckson Tada

"Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Proverbs 12:18

When God created the world, He spoke it into being. When Jesus walked the earth, He spoke and the lame were healed. When Peter preached his first sermon, he spoke and thousands were gathered into the kingdom. Powerful things happen when we speak. Our words can either accomplish great good, or inflict terrible damage. God has arranged that words are granted incredible clout. Proverbs 18:21 says, "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."

Dr. Dan Allender gives us a profound purpose for our speech: "I am to sow words like seeds to bring a harvest of fruit that blesses God."* Repeatedly in scripture, we are admonished to choose and use words carefully in healing and holiness. However, our words are not only instruments of health, but hurt. Words create division; they can wound or create distance through subtle inflection. James 3:6 warns, "The tongue is also a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body." It's interesting that the book of James does not give us any advice about stopping our tongues. Instead, God's Word asks us to develop a sense of horror over the damage our tongue can inflict. The sobering reality of how such a small part of the body can do so much good or harm should wake us up to the power of our words.

Look for ways today you can exalt Christ through your speech. Find opportunities to sincerely encourage and commend your co-workers, family members, neighbors or pastor and members of your congregation. Have you spoken damaging words?

Do you need to make repairs? Remember, the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Lord, today I commit to seriously considering the power of my speech. Show me ways I can speak words of healing and holiness. Most of all, help me to think -- and pray for wisdom -- before I say anything.

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

Free Concert June 10 Firma Collective

On Sunday, June 10th at 6:00pm, Revival Christian Fellowship is hosting the band, Firma Collective, for a free evening concert. Band members Joel Weldon, Tom Mgrdichian, Lexi Jones and Matthew Scott will be performing songs from their new album, "Songs for Every Soul", a collection of inspired new songs for believers around the world. For more information visit the website at www.revival.tv or contact the church office at (951) 672-3157.

Revival Christian Fellowship is located at 29220 Scott Road, Menifee, CA.

Vacation Bible School

Revival Christian Fellowship Parents, this summer at Vacation Bible School we want your kids to grab their megaphones, lace up their cleats, and tune up their instruments. As they fill up the offensive line, sideline, and drumline, your players will realize God has given them His ultimate playbook. He wants them to join His team, train hard, celebrate salvation, and encourage one another. Vacation Bible School is the week of June 25-29 and is for kids currently in kindergarten through 6th grade.

Your kids won’t want to miss on the fun in store for them at this year’s Revival Kids VBS! For more information or to register, visit: www.revival.tv/kids

Hope Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School July 23-27, 9 am-12:15 pm daily.

Theme: Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus.

Open to kids age 4 (by September 1, 2018) through 5th grade fall 2018.

Suggested donation is $35. Ask about multiple child discounts and scholarships.

Register at www.hopetemecula.org/featuredevents or the church 9 am-4 pm Monday-Thursday. Hope Lutheran is located at 29043 Vallejo Ave, Temecula.

For more information, call 951.676.6262.

The Springs Community Church A summer kids’ event called Shipwrecked VBS will be hosted at The Springs Community Church from June 21, 2018 to June 23, 2018. At Shipwrecked, kids discover that Jesus rescues them! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Shipwrecked is for kids from Pre-K to 5th grade and will run from 6:00pm to 8:30pm each day. For more information, call (951) 296-3907.

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A Life Forever Changed

By Brett Masters

Left to right: Joyce McMillan, Aubrey Brown and Mike McMillan

I will never forget those early days launching Dream Center Lake Elsinore… after a year of prayer walking over these streets, it was time to start knocking on doors and finding ways to connect with the people in our community.

Our motto that we learned from Pastor Tommy Barnett was simple, “find a need and fill it—find a hurt and heal it,” so we pushed through our fear and started doing just that… finding and filling needs in our community… one door, one conversation, one life at a time!

One of those first conversations was with a dear sweet man whom we have come to love and adore, Aubrey Brown. It was three years ago on a Saturday morning when he went out to get the mail and saw three people coming up the street toward his gate wearing green shirts... they were from Adopt-A-Block and offered to help with anything that needed done. He said “you’ve come to the right place” and he knew God had already answered his prayers.

You see, only one week prior, Aubrey had been sitting alone wondering what he was going to do… his wife of nearly 67 years had just passed away and he felt isolated and overwhelmed. Looking around at his property, he later told us that there was junk everywhere and he knew he couldn’t do it alone. So he turned to God and prayed, “Lord, I’m going to turn this over to you…”

And God did answer that prayer… it wasn’t long before we were able to send the first team of volunteers—a group of about 20 people—to start the process of helping Aubrey clear out “the old junk” that was too big for him to handle on his own… and we’ve been helping ever since!

More than helping him clear his property, our volunteer efforts with Aubrey have created opportunity for a special relationship to blossom. We’ve had many opportunities to pray with him… Aubrey began attending one of the local churches downtown with his new-found friends and was baptized soon after! He even came to my wife and I’s wedding in December ’16 and surprised us all with his abundant energy on the dance floor!

Aubrey truly has become a wonderful friend and that is what we’re all about— Relationship. There are so many people in our community who are hurting and alone, just like Aubrey once was. And this is why we’re committed to getting out and serving the needs of our community on a consistent basis. Because consistent service creates opportunities for relationship and it’s out of healthy relationship that lives are forever changed.

I’m so glad that Aubrey prayed that prayer and I’m so honored that we got to be a part of the answer to his prayer! But there are many more unanswered prayers out there, many needs yet to be filled, many who are hurting and alone. We have much work to do.

Would you consider partnering with us to make a difference in our beautiful city? Please pray about volunteering and/or becoming a Dream Maker, one of our committed monthly supporters. Even a gift of just $25 per month will go a long way to help us change lives. Please visit our website to find out more—thank you!

You can find Aubrey Brown’s video testimony on our website: www.DreamCenterLE.org under the “Media” tab to hear this powerful story from his own perspective.

Brett Masters is the Executive Director of the Dream Center Lake Elsinore.

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Caregivers – the heart of our service FirstLight Home Care of Temecula

FirstLight Home Care Owners, John and Christine Hamby.

Independence. Freedom. Flexibility. Quality of life. Regardless of age, location or background, most people want these same things. FirstLight can help. FirstLight is a completely new approach to high-quality home care based on a system that provides our clients with dependable and truly exceptional service that begins with our caregivers.

To highlight just a few of our extraordinary caregivers, we would like to introduce you to Paola, Carol, and Carla. Extraordinary people, Exceptional care is not just our tag line. Meet Paola - Paola goes above and beyond our expectations and delivers the very best care to our clients and their families. From friendly conversation, to tidying up around the house and in the case of one client, transportation to the emergency room where she waited for hours to make sure he was in good hands. She is exceptional, and we are proud to have her as part of our FirstLight Team!

Another remarkable caregiver is Carol. Carol does great things every day, but on one particular day, she literally made someone’s day. Carol is working with one of our clients who is a WWII veteran. Carol went out of her way to change shifts with another caregiver, so she could be there for our clients 98th birthday. She took him to lunch, made a cake for him, and made his birthday a fun and rewarding day. She took some great pictures and to see the smile on his face was amazing. This client really enjoys his time with Carol. Carol is Awesome!

Our current caregiver of the month is Carla. Carla is working with a client who had a fall and needed someone to keep her safe and well-nourished in her recovery.

She recovered amazingly and continues to work with Carla. On a recent visit Carla noticed something off. She pressed the issue and found out that her client fell again the night before but was afraid to tell anyone because she didn't want to be a burden.

Carla took action, made sure she was examined and treated, and in this case quit

Five Wishes Workshops Do your loved ones know YOUR wishes?

Your decision is the right decision. Why not help your family make the right decisions for you?

Give yourself the gift of peace of mind and give them the gift of knowing in uncertain times. This is our gift to you, with Five Wishes.

Hospice of the Valleys is hosting free, public workshops on completing the Five Wishes living will form. Five Wishes is the first living will that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs, as well as your medical wishes. A complimentary copy of Five Wishes will be provided to guests.

Workshops offered on the following Thursdays: June 28 from 6-7pm July 26 from 10-11am September 27 from 10-11am October 25 from 6-7pm

The workshops will be held at Hospice of the Valleys 25240 Hancock Ave. Suite 120, Murrieta, CA 92562. Reservation required. Contact Pam Chaput at (951) 200-6301 or PChaput@hovsc.org.

possibly saved her life. The exam found bleeding on her brain and if left alone could have been catastrophic. Carla is extraordinary!

Our caregivers are carefully chosen, and they understand the challenges families face when caring for loved ones.

We take the responsibility of matching the right caregiver to your needs very seriously. Central to our caregiving approach is matching our clients with a caregiver who fits the personality, needs, and vision of the client and family. We create caregiving relationships that are built on trust, communication, and compatibility. At FirstLight Home Care we are dedicated to the core values of client happiness, peace of mind and quality of life that support our Culture of Care.

FirstLight provides quality non-medical home care for seniors or any adult who may need assistance. Contact us today to learn how we can help you or your loved one.

This article is provided by John and Christine Hamby, Owners, FirstLight Home Care of Temecula. For more information, visit us online at Temecula.FirstLightHomeCare.com or call us at 951-395-0821

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Kids

JUNE 2018

Get Involved in the Game of Chess

(Family Features) Chess, once a game considered to be reserved for the affluent and older men, is creating a cooler image with a younger demographic. The ancient game has seen a rising level of involvement among young people in the United States, and there’s even a growing interest in watching tournaments, where big money is at stake.

Youth who are interested in taking up the game can find plenty of inspirational role models; three of the top 10 players in the world are from the United States, which is now host to some of the most prestigious chess events in the world including the U.S. and U.S. Women’s Chess Championships, the U.S. Junior Championship and U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship and the Sinquefield Cup. If you’re interested in taking up the game on your own or sharing the experience with a young player, here are some tips to get started.

Practice at Home As the saying goes, the best place to begin is the beginning, and with chess, that means taking time to understand the game. Grow familiar with the chess board and pieces, as well as the rules and basic strategy. Practicing at home with friends and family can build a foundation for learning more complex game play down the road.

Learn About its History The origins of chess date back as far as 1,500 years, and for young players, the ability to take an active part in a piece of history can hold an element of fascination on its own.

One way to explore the game’s history is to visit the World Chess Hall of Fame in the U.S. Chess capital, St. Louis, which currently features a series of exhibitions that highlight the connections between chess, art, culture and history. Plan your visit at worldchesshof.org.

Encourage Friends to Take Interest Chess provides a unique dynamic for a pair of players to converse and bond over the love of the game while developing a mutual respect for one another. Encourage your young player to invite friends to play, and to develop peer relationships through a shared interest in chess.

Follow Tips from the Pros For those unfamiliar with the game, keeping tabs on elite players who have perfected it not only gives kids insight on high-level strategy, it offers inspirational role models.

“One of the most important things for a young player to remember is that chess isn’t just about planning your own openings and moves,” said grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, who is currently the No. 1 U.S. player and the first American to challenge for an undisputed World Chess Championship since 1972. “You also have to be conscious of your opponents and their vantage point on the game. That awareness of others is actually a lesson that applies to life in general.”

Join a Chess Club Interaction with players of all levels is not only a fun way to build relationships with those who share a love of chess, it’s a great opportunity to meet fellow players who are eager to trade tips or simply pull up a chair and enjoy a game. Many clubs offer other resources, as well. For example, the Saint Louis Chess Club hosts dozens of international, national and open tournaments, in addition to weekly classes and lectures. Learn more at saintlouischessclub.org.

“Introducing a child to chess is a true gift,” Caruana said. “There are so many advantages, from cognitive to social to even financial rewards for students who embrace the game and excel.”

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Kids

McVicker Canyon Park Targeted for State of the Art Skatepark Venue City prepares to kick off construction for this new amenity, aims to complete skatepark by October

Skateboarders on the northern end of the City should once again be able to skip, slip, slide and glide at McVicker Canyon Community Park later this year.

City officials have kicked off efforts to construct its new and best skatepark in the City. This month, the City Council approved an agreement with Seattle-based Grindline Skateparks to construct the new skatepark.

The company in conjunction with City representatives is striving to build a skatepark that will surpass anything constructed in the region to date.

"This will be the crown jewel of the skatepark system here in Lake Elsinore," Grindline spokesman Matt Fluegge said.

Opened nearly two decades ago, McVicker Canyon's skatepark was the first one built in the City. Since then, newer, more sophisticated skateboarding venues have been constructed at Serenity Park in southwestern Lake Elsinore and Summerly Community Park south of the lake.

Through the years, McVicker Canyon Skatepark became a regular target for van-

dalism and misuse. As a result, most of the equipment was no longer in good working condition or safe for use. In October 2017, the City was forced to shut it down to avoid further damage and safety concerns.City leaders hope to have the McVicker skatepark completed and reopened by late October.

Some of the elements envisioned by the city "could be used as a training ground for future skateboard champions," said Assistant City Manager Jason Simpson.

The City is seeking feedback from the community on the preliminary design for the facility during a Community Meeting scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, in the Lake Elsinore Cultural Center located at 183 N.Main St. "The McVicker skatepark design brings Dream Extreme to reality for the skating community. This will be the ultimate skate location in Lake Elsinore!"

The community is urged to share their ideas and feedback on the current design. Comments should be shared with the Community Services Department at (951) 674-3124.

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City of Temecula Jobs Steadily on the Rise

Recent job statistics from the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) reported a 10% rise in employment rates since 2014 in the City of Temecula – equating to more than 5,300 jobs created since first quarter 2014. Reports state jobs are at an alltime high with second quarter 2017 statistics reporting 54,231 total jobs within the city limits. The City experiences steady employment growth as economic development continues to be a mainstay in its effort to create jobs locally, enhance local economy and improve the quality of life of its residents.

Bingo Bugle Celebrates 5th Anniversary at Pechanga Resort and Casino

MSJC Reaffirms Transfer Agreement with Cal Babtist

Mt. San Jacinto College and California Baptist University Online and Professional Studies reaffirmed a transfer agreement on May 7, 2018 that increases students’ access to higher education and supports student success.

The agreement means that MSJC students who enroll with a minimum of 12 units per semester in CBU’s undergraduate “Fast Track to Success Program” will receive a 30 percent tuition scholarship and their application fees will be waived. Students carrying less than 12 units will receive a 10 percent tuition scholarship.

CBU’s Online and Professional Studies offers a wide variety of Bachelor’s degrees ranging from accounting to sociology. New degrees include health care and information technology management, cyber security, and logistics and operations.

For more information, contact MSJC’s Transfer Center at 951487-3285 or email ewirth@msjc.edu

Temecula Valley Hospital to Celebrate the Opening of the New Wing

Temecula Valley Hospital’s new wing is set to open this summer. The new wing is a 29,000 square foot addition to the first floor on the east side of the hospital. This addition will allow TVH to expand cardiovascular and neuroscience services while advancing the capabilities of these programs.

The first floor addition includes two additional cardiac catheterization laboratories (cath labs), a neuro-interventional operating room, an endovascular hybrid operating room, seven additional Post-Anesthesia Care Unit bays, seven additional Ambulatory Care Unit bays, an additional CT scanner and a large community room for educational presentations and events. By adding two additional cath labs, TVH will be able to nearly double the number of cardiac procedures that are currently performed.

The neuro-interventional operating room will support TVH’s efforts to provide advanced multidisciplinary stroke services. This new capability will allow residents to receive advanced neuroscience care at TVH and avoid emergency air transport out of the area to a tertiary medical center.

The endovascular hybrid operating room will support high-quality interventional imaging. It will allow physicians to perform procedures using realtime image guidance and assess effectiveness while managing perioperative complications. Development of an endovascular hybrid operating room will allow TVH to establish a high-quality, integrated heart and vascular program.

An Open House was held for the community on June 2. The new wing will actually open this summer.

This is not your ‘grandmother’s‘ bingo.

By Brian Robin The lounge-style seating is your first clue that this isn’t your grandmother’s bingo hall. Couches in a bingo hall? But once you’re inside, the clues that you’re in the most unique bingo hall you’ve ever stepped inside come at you in waves.

Black-light Bingo with glow-in-the-dark paper? Well yeah, Bingo After Dark is popular elsewhere around Southern California. But where did the burlesque dancers come from? And who thought of having staff members dressed up as flappers for Roaring ‘20s Night? Did someone mention Disco Night? Or Country Night, complete with lassoed chairs?

No, Pechanga Bingo is not your grandmother’s bingo hall. But if your grandmother came in and wanted to play, Samantha Archer and her staff of 55 would make it a comfortable and memorable experience for her.

Bingo Bugle is open Sunday-Friday: 9AM-11PM and Saturday: 9AM-2AM. It is located on the second level, next to the Poker Room.

There are matinee and evening sessions plus theme nights throughout the week.

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Community Events and Activities Help Heal Veterans Give a Little, Help a Lot

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! This June 9th, join us at Help Heal Veterans National Headquarters in French Valley from 8am to noon to sort and pack donated materials to create therapeutic craft kits that will be sent at no cost to veterans and active duty military servicemembers across the country. Contact Tracey at (951) 9264500 or tracey@healvetes.org for more information or to register for this or other volunteer opportunities available at Help Heal Veterans.

The Next Level Toastmaster’s Club

Diane Piela and John Grant know what it feels like to be afraid to speak in public. Since joining Toastmasters and learning how to be better speakers, they now enjoy speaking and have grown as leaders in Toastmasters! Because we want more people to grow personally and professionally in Toastmasters, we have started a new club in Murrieta called The Next Level Toastmaster’s Club. We meet every Thursday from 12:10 – 1:10 pm at 29995 Technology Drive, Suite 203, Murrieta, 92563. If you have always wanted to be a better speaker but lacked the confidence to do it, this is the club for you!

Please RSVP at 951 723-7691 or 951-775-0615 and be our guest!

SMART Moms/Single Mothers Support Group

Bring your children (infant through 12th grade). Dinner provided. Great speakers. Meets each week on Sunday from 5-7 pm at Murrieta Church of Christ. No cost.

Questions? Call 951-375-2594. www.SmartMoms.info

A Loving Way to Parent Questions: 951-240-1407 www.alovingway.com

• Mama's Mimosa Monday (Moms Support Group) (June 4th) • Parenting Class: The Bridge (June 12th) • Teen Families Communication Class (tweens/teens/parents) (June 13th) • Parenting Class: Trust (June 19th)

‘Walter Santos: Conversations with a Landscape Photographer’

Come meet the artist whose work has long graced the walls of the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library (30600 Pauba Road). Join local landscape photographer Walter Santos on Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the library as he recounts the many fascinating aspects of his life and career as a professional photographer.

Learn valuable information about the art of photography, using photography as a tool for preservation, and even tips on how to find and prepare for the most picturesque hikes with the best photo ops! At the end of the program, you will also have a chance to win a limited-edition print.

This Adult Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries. Space is limited and carpooling is encouraged. For additional information, please call (951) 693-8900.

Temecula Valley Newcomers Club Meeting

Come join us for the Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on Monday, June 18 at 11 a.m. The member models will show us the fashions for summer thanks to Chico’s. If you have recently moved to the Temecula Valley or have lived here for many years and want to get out more, meet new people and have fun, Temecula Valley Newcomers Club (TVNC) is for you. The luncheon is at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Rd, Temecula. Paid reservations are Required at least one week prior to the luncheon, please call Anne (951) 677-7149. This Club is a social organization with many 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.

NAFE Meetings in the Area

• Temecula Nafe meets the 1st Tuesday at Texas Lil’s Mesquite Grill, 28498 Old Town Front Street, Temecula.

• Menifee Nafe meets the 2nd Wednesday at 11:30 at Merna's Cafe and Grill 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd, Sun City, CA 92586 (behind Stater Brothers) • Murrieta Nafe meets the 4th Thursday of each month at noon Tonino’s Italian Restaurant, 24530 Village Walk, Murrieta.

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

Stonecroft Temecula Women’s Connection

Please join us for our June luncheon, A Walk in the Park, complete with a good old-fashioned cake walk.

Our Speaker, Karen Sawyers, former franchise holder and teacher, gives women hope in her story, “Picture This.” Luncheon is held Thursday, June 21, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Cost is $22 at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula. Reservations and cancellations required prior to June 13, please call Christine 951.677. 8187 or cw4cwc@verizon.net

Five Star Used Bookstore has Sidewalk Overstock Sale

Looking for something to do with the kids or grandkids on Saturday, June 23rd, Murrieta’s own Yelp-rated, five-star bookstore will be having its summer Sidewalk Overstock Book Sale from 10:00am to 6:00pm at the Friends of the Murrieta Library Corner Bookstore.

Selling gently used books both for children and adults at seriously discounted prices, the bookstore provides a wide range of choices for everyone. Hardbacks sell for $1.00 and paperbacks, $.25. Hundreds of books are available, and gift certificates are available for purchase if you want to provide a treat for later. The bookstore, staffed by a team of volunteers, occupies 3,100 square feet and is located in the Gateway Center, just east of the I-215 at the corner of Los Alamos Road and Whitewood Road. The Amazon link for the Corner Bookstore is Murrieta Friends Storefront. The proceeds of this sale benefit the Murrieta Public Library directly. For more information please contact Rita Nastri at 698-8640 or check out the Friends website at www.murrietalibraryfriends.org

The “I AM” Online Class is Coming Soon!

I AM Online Curriculum Launch Party: Thursday, June 28th at 4pm at Azusa Pacific University Murrieta Campus. Featuring food, prizes, community resources, and a preview of the curriculum led by April Jones, LMFT Cost of Online Class: $100. 80% scholarships available. Click HERE for the scholarship application, and email it to info@seraphimproject.org Communication Workshops for Kids, Teens & Adults + Summer STEAM Camps!

In the Find Your Voice radio program, kids 7-18 have fun putting together their own radio show, aired on 101.7 KJNi-LP and at JENNiRADIO.com. Coming this summer, we are adding STEAM workshops & camps in audio/video and more! For info about sponsoring kids, registering for classes, studio rental for your business audio/video needs and more, visit FYVcenter.org. Email info@FYVcenter.org or call (951) 395-1017 with questions. The nonprofit Find Your Voice Center is located in the Outlets at Lake Elsinore, 17600 Collier Avenue, Suite G-165.

“Late Harvest” Fall Gala to Benefit Canine Support Teams, Inc.

Saturday, September 22, 2 – 4 pm at the Grove Theater in Upland.

Food, Excellent Entertainment, Fun, Prizes! Gourmet wines and charcuterie from Mangalitsa by Møsefund (Guido Campellone). Music by the amazing Darla Fox. Comedy entertainment by Jonathan Brooks - among the funniest comedic actors in the business - and “Big Liam” Breunle.

Tickets $100 p/pers. All proceeds provide Service Dogs to disabled veterans through our Prison Pups training program at 3 California prisons. Contact Sally Wing to purchase tickets, or to become an event sponsor. 951-294-1227 or 951-301-3625.

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City of Temecula Hosts Seven Free Summer Sunset Concerts in the Amphitheater

Put on your dancing shoes and join the City of Temecula Community Services Department on Thursdays at the Temecula Amphitheater (30875 Rancho Vista Road) for seven free concerts all summer long in 2018! Gates open at 5:00 pm and concerts begin at 7:00 pm. There is no smoking, alcohol or pets allowed in the amphitheater. It’s sure to be a rockin’ good time!

Summer Concert Series Schedule June 7 Lifetime Rocker June 14 City Beat Band June 21 80z All-Stars June 28 Cougrzz Rock July 12 The Answer Band July 19 Kanan Road July 26 Liquid Blue

For more information, please call Temecula’s Community Services Department at (951) 694-6480.

Big Bear BBQ & July 4th Fireworks

Great food at water’s edge, carnival-style fun and a front row seat for Southern California’s premier fireworks show—including exclusive viewing of pieces from a private second display—await guests at the annual Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake’s “Best View BBQ” on Wednesday, July 4.

Soak in breathtaking lake views next to Marina Resort while celebrating 242 years of American independence during Rotary’s long-running barbecue, held lakeside on July 4. There’s music, giveaways and midway-style games for the whole family to enjoy in a secured, fenced area right next to Big Bear Lake.

2018 features an expanded barbecue menu that includes choice of sirloin hamburger, all-beef hot dog or barbecue chicken sandwich meals for $27. Then there's scrumptious half-rack of baby back ribs for $34. For kids there’s childsized hot dog meal for $20. Bring your own lawn chairs or spread a blanket and enjoy a great afternoon at water’s edge! There’s also commemorative holiday blankets from Rotary available for purchase. Don’t miss the famous “Hydration Station” for guests 21 and over with selection of beer and wine including craft brews from Big Bear Lake Brewing Co. Guests enjoy reserved seating with preferred view in their own separate area for $50 which includes their choice of meal or sit on Marina Resort’s beautiful outdoor deck overlooking the lake with VIP seating that includes served meal and commemorative blanket for $100. Gates open at noon—no early admission—with Fun Zone and Hydration Station opening at noon and BBQ served from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

After dark barbecue guests have the best seat in the house for Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake’s $70,000 show over the lake, a truly dazzling sight as each burst explodes in the air and illuminates the shimmering lake water below. In addition there’s exclusive viewing of spectacular pieces set off from a second barge others can’t see that are coordinated with the main show. The fireworks spectacular is choreographed to patriotic music heard simultaneously on KBHR Radio 93.3 FM. Rotary Barbecue is the perfect spot to enjoy the magnificent fireworks show. Tickets are available from Big Bear Visitors Bureau at (800) 4-BIG BEAR or www.bigbear.com.

Celebrate the Beginning of Summer at the Night of The Luminaries At Rose Haven Heritage Garden on June 23, 2018

The City of Temecula Community Services Department and the Temecula Valley Rose Society invite you to join us as we celebrate the beginning of Summer with the annual Night of The Luminaries event on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Rose Haven Heritage Garden.

Everyone is invited to leisurely stroll through the fragrant gardens while experiencing beautiful live music provided by vocalist Lindsey Carrier. Children can decorate their own luminary - and themselves – by having their face painted by a talented face-painting artist. To cool down on this warm summer evening, there will be free refreshments including delicious shaved ice from Hokulia, while supplies last. Also new this year, Kristi Cox of the Yoga Alliance will lead a complimentary yoga session. Guests who wish to participate are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat.

This event is free and open to the public. Rose Haven Heritage Garden is located at 30592 Jedediah Smith Road, Temecula, CA 92592. Free shuttle to and from the event is available at the corner of Ynez Rd. and Santiago Rd. THERE WILL BE NO PARKING AT THE EVENT SITE. For more information about this event or about the City of Temecula, Arts & Culture programming, please call (951) 694-6417.

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What To Expect at a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

By Michele Henning

Murder Mystery Dinner Theaters are popping up all over Southern California. There is nothing better than being able to get your entertainment and a meal in one location! While many people are flocking to these events, many others are unsure of what they are. Well, perhaps I can be of some assistance to those who are not entirely sure.

The first thing you can expect when attending a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater is of course, dinner. The show is normally based on a theme such as ‘A hotel in London’ or ‘A birthday party’, etc. The theme, in most cases, will carry over to the food.

The entire dinner will be planned and catered so that each guest receives the exact same meal from salad to dessert. The ticket price is also all inclusive (exception being gratuity to the server).

The meal will come with a drink as well. If you have special dietary needs, please make those known when purchasing your ticket. Usually, with enough time, the caterer can accommodate special requests while keeping with the general theme of the show. Dinner, however, is not all you can expect!

When you attend a Murder Mystery Dinner, you are a part of the show. The actors will interact with the guests and guests are encouraged to ask questions, and make comments, to figure out who killed the victim. Do not be shy! The actors are trained to ad lib with the audience. This not only makes the evening more enjoyable for patrons but, for the actors as well! So, jump in! Have fun and lose yourself in another place or time for a while!

Finally, you can expect to have the opportunity to submit your hypothesis! You will be given a form, at your seat, on which you can take notes and decide who the killer is. The forms get turned in before the final act and if you guess correctly, you will be entered into a drawing for a prize. Some theaters give away tickets to another show and some give gift cards. No matter what, you will have won because these shows are not only filling but, delightfully entertaining!

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Pet Adoptions of the Month Retrievers and Friends Bella is a sweet, 6 yr. old Cocker Spaniel. She’s a wonderful companion and sleeps in bed, fully housetrained and walks nicely on the leash. She is gentle and has an excellent temperament. Her owner is going in for surgery and will be in bed for 6 months. Bella is looking for a new home.

Oliver (left) and Morgan (right) are 10 yr. old, purebred Papillons. The boys are well behaved, housetrained, friendly and loving. They like to go for walks and watch TV on the couch. Their owner was ill and heartbroken to part with them. They should stay together if possible.

Scruffy is a beautiful, 10 year old Cockapoo. She is very gentle, well behaved, loves toys and is good with other dogs and cats. She is about 25-30 lbs.

Scruffy’s elderly owner went into a home and she needs another loving owner.

Animal Friends of the Valleys Meet Sirius!

He is a 7 year-old neutered Pit Bull who is looking for his forever home! He is a big bucket o’ love who loves people, kids, and other dogs! He’s got a calm disposition and prefers to hang out with others that are on his mellow energy level, but also loves to run and play with his toys! Stop by AFV to meet this sweet love bug today! (ID #392477).

Upcoming Events

Bella, the pig is 1-2 yrs. old and very friendly. She’s about 40 lbs. To inquire about her, please email directly to info@retrieversandfriends.com

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

Bark N’ Brew Monday – Bring your dog to the Ballpark for just another $1 on June 11 & June 25!

Huey’s Heroes Reading Program is a weekly opportunity for children of all ages to come practice their reading skills with our shelter pets! It’s completely free, though once a child attends 10 times they will receive a $10 gift card to Barnes and Noble! This program is wonderful in helping kids practice their reading skills, and gives our shelter pets some welcome social time!

FREE Q/A Sessions. If you’ve ever had questions about your dog’s behavior, you’re in luck!

Certified Professional Dog Trainer Glenn Massie of Homeskooling4Dogs is hosting FREE Q/A Sessions at Animal Friends of the Valleys on the 4th Wednesday of each month where he will be happy to answer all of your questions ranging from why your dog won’t listen when called to how to get them to stop chewing the wrong things and more.

For more information and lots of pets to choose from go to: www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.c om. Or stop in to browse the available dogs and cats at 33751 Mission Trail Rd., Wildomar, CA 92595.

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Movies in the Park Temecula Hosts Five Free Moonlight Movies in the Park This Summer

Spend your Friday evenings at the park enjoying free family fun and a movie under the stars. Activities begin at 6:00 pm with movies shown at dusk at one of the following locations: Temeku Hills Park (31367 La Serena Way) or Harveston Community Park (28582 Harveston Drive).

Moonlight Movies in the Park 2018 Schedule:

• June 15 Jumanji (Rated PG) Temeku Hills Park • June 22 Moana (Rated PG) Temeku Hills Park • July 13 Despicable Me 3 (Rated PG) Harveston Community Park • July 20 The Lion King (Rated G) Harveston Community Park • July 27 Coco (Rated PG) Harveston Community Park

Please contact the City of Temecula Community Services Department at (951) 694-6480 for more information

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Why are Those Pinwheels in Front of Some Schools?

Have you noticed the Pinwheel Gardens around the valley? They have been created and planted by preschool, grade and middle school children to create awareness that all children deserve a happy childhood. Pinwheels for Prevention is a symbol of Prevent Child Abuse America, a national organization which encourages communities to commit to promoting healthy families and ensuring children’s safety.

The committee provided materials to make pinwheels to nine preschools and handouts to parents about how child abuse can be prevented. The preschools were encouraged to have age-appropriate conversations with the children about inappropriate touching, bullying, etc.

The committee helped some 940 children at Tony Tobin Elementary School make pinwheels and then planted the gardens as well as 50 children at a middle school church youth group where the group leader showed a slide presentation about child abuse and discussed what to do, encouraging an open discussion. Children at Winchester Elementary School took part in planting pinwheel gardens as well as students at Diamond Valley Middle

School who incorporated the Pinwheel Gardens as part of their Teen Empowerment Day. The Hemet Woman’s Club and Temecula Valley Woman’s Club partnered to bring the Pinwheels for Prevention project to those schools.

Each year more and more schools are asking for assistance to create their own Pinwheel Gardens which is just fine with the Domestic Violence Committee. “I feel blessed to have the opportunity to help the community with this awareness and excited that the schools are open to this dialog,“ said Claudia Thunnell, group chair.

The GFWC Temecula Valley Woman’s Club is part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, an international organization, dedicated to the improvement of educational, ethical and cultural life of the community through volunteer service.

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The “Blue Hour”

By Dick Cronberg

I think everyone loves taking sunset photos at the beach. And if the sunset is extraordinary it’s even better. I have shot hundreds of sunset beach photos through the years and find that it never gets old.

A few of my favorite spots are Laguna Beach at Heisler Park, Oceanside Pier, Hunting Beach Pier, Doheny Beach and San Clemente Pier. I know there’s many more but these are so reliable that I tend to go back over and over again. And, it’s never the same! The light is always different, the tide is different and sometimes it’s not crowded.

But there is a certain way to take great photos that most people don’t know about!

In today’s column I’m going to tell about something you may have never heard of and how to use it to your advantage. It’s the “Blue Hour”.

The “Blue Hour” is that period of time after the sun goes down but before it gets totally dark. It’s a special time that kinda “sneaks up on you”!

An explanation of the blue hour is this example: Pretend you’re at the beach just before sunset. There are lots of people with cameras and tripods.

As the sun is setting everyone is madly trying to get “the shot”! Then finally when the sun has set and it begins to get dark everyone begins leaving. After about 15 minutes or so you pretty much have the beach to yourself.

But if you linger and pay attention to the sky you’ll begin to notice that the light begins to come back! It begins turning orange and other subtle colors appear. Suddenly there is a burst of color and the whole scene changes dramatically. If anyone is around to see it it’s usually too late to set up a camera. However, if you’re ready you can get the most incredible shots and you are all alone to witness this special moment.

If you have a camera that has controls you can use here’s the formula for taking these great shots: 1. Set your camera on A mode (AV Canon) 2. Set the ISO to 200

3. Set the f/stop to f/16

4. Set your self-timer to 2 or 10 seconds

5. Turn off the “VR” (Nikon) “IS” (Canon) on your lens (vibration reduction and image stabilizing systems are for hand-held shots only) 6. Put your camera on a tripod 7. Focus and shoot.

If your camera doesn’t have controls but has a tripod socket use the tripod and shoot.

Here are several shots of the same scene showing the “Blue Hour”. They began at sunset and ended about 15 minutes afterwards.

Once you try this “secret method” you’ll amaze your friends and have beautiful images for your wall.

If you’d like to know more about how to get great photos check out my photo classes through the City of Temecula. Here’s the link: https://registration.cityoftemecula.org/adet.sdi?activity_id=28064 Also check out our great photo club, the Inland Empire Photo Club. We are 7 years strong and have over 150 members. We are a great group that are very passionate about our love for photography. We have all skill levels represented and you are welcome to visit for free. Check us out at www.iephotoclub.org. All the information about where we meet, when we meet and the preview of the next meeting. I hope to see you there.

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Complementary Alternative Medicine for

Chronic Pain Relief & Prevention

By Mary Ellen Hannon

Complementary Alternative Medicine chronicles a personal journey to overcoming chronic neck pain as well as serving as a user's guide to three holistic therapies: Yoga, Somatic Movement, and Qigong. Written in a highly approachable manner it provides hope for chronic pain and anxiety sufferers as well as an overview of the science and the techniques underlying the therapies.

You learn how Yoga, Somatics and Qigong have the potential to heal our bodies at the nervous system level and could be the first line of defense in addressing chronic pain and premature effects of aging.

To learn more about the book or to order it go to: www.bookshopsantacruz.com/comlementary-atlernative-medicine-chronicpain-relief-prevention.

About the Author: Mary Ellen Hannon is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Somatic Movement Instructor with a BA in Health Sciences. She co-owns Willow Glen Yoga in San Jose, CA and Shakti Nutrition in Santa Cruz, CA.

Mary Ellen teaches workshops once a month in San Jose, CA and works one on one with others to reduce chronic stress and pain via telephone, email and by providing recorded audio exercises. Call Mary Ellen directly at 408.807.8515 to schedule a complementary 30 minute consultation.

ShakiNutrition.com WillowGlenYoga.com

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Conscious Parenting ~ Dads and Heroes Happy Father’s Day!

By Traci L. Williams

When I think about dads, the word hero comes to mind. Not every dad is a hero, but every dad CAN be a hero. Heroes are the people in movies who do the impossible and who value protecting those in need.

Do you remember when your dad did the impossible? Maybe he fixed something that was broken on the car or in the yard or one of your toys when you were little. Maybe your heart was broken when you lost a pet and your dad was there to hug you and let you cry. That is a hero!

The world around us has changed over the years. Life is moving full speed ahead 24/7. There was a time when dads worked all day and moms cared for the home and family. A meal was ready when dad came home. Kids went home after school, and family time was built in to the evenings and weekends. Home was the hub. Maybe that’s not what people want anymore, but some version of that is what our children need.

That’s where dads have an amazing opportunity! Dads are leaders. They are protectors. They become their child’s hero by creating a home environment of connection, trust and safety. This is done through spending time with your child, listening to them, teaching life’s lessons and connecting in the heart.

For girls, dads have the opportunity to set the bar for the man they date and ultimately choose to marry. That’s huge! Who do you want for your daughter? What are you willing to invest to make that happen? YOU get to role model that for her by how you treat her and her mom. You teach your boys how to be a wonderful husband and father in the same way ... by role modeling.

Relationships impact every aspect of our life and YOU are helping them create healthy relationships in their future. THAT is a HERO! We can tell our children how to be a great person or we can show them how to be a great person.

Dads, you get to fix the impossible… the structure of family and time together. You get to value protecting those in need…your family. Moms, I encourage you to build up your husband as the leader in your home. The value you will bring to your sons and daughters by doing that is immeasurable. For those families separated or divorced, find a way to work together. It is doable. It’s a gift to your children that will last a lifetime.

Dads, here are some simple ways to be your child’s hero every day: • Slow down.

• Look in their eyes when they talk to you.

• Take time to regroup after a busy day instead of ignoring or snapping at them.

• Let your girls be “daddy‘s girl” as long as you can.

• Do hands-on “guy” activities with your boys.

• Share your time and attention abundantly.

• Prioritize your family above outside people and things.

• Listen longer.

• Seek to understand.

• • • •

Do outdoor activities.

Be the one who helps them up when they fall (with encouragement).

Work things out together through communication.

Provide a safe place at home.

You become a hero to your children when you are the person they look up to, respect and trust; when you are the person they can count on and the person who has their back … no matter what.

This Father’s Day, look for ways to build family back into your home and your community. Your children will look back in gratitude knowing YOU did the impossible and YOU protected what was important. Happy Father’s Day! Traci L. Williams is the Founder of A Loving Way to Parent. She is known for her practical parenting style. Her free parenting newsletter is available at www.alovingway.com. She can be reached directly at 951-240-1407 or traci@alovingway.com for family support.

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OLD TOWN.TEMECULA

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Performances at the Community Theater SISTER ACT

FRONT AND MAIN DANCE FESTIVAL

PERFORMANCES: JUN 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, @ 7:30pm JUN 10, 17, 24, @ 2pm

PERFORMANCES: SAT, JUN 2, 2018 at 8pm & SUN, JUN 3, 2018 at 2pm For one week (MAY 29 - JUN 3), Temecula becomes home to the Front & Main Dance Festival, hosting high-caliber companies, teachers, dancers, and filmmakers in a celebration of all things dance. Master classes, workshops, discussions, film screenings, and live performances inspire us to soar, whether you are a dancer or a dance-lover.

Presented by Temecula Valley Players

Written by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner Lyrics by Glenn Slater music by Alan Menken

Produced through special arrangement with Music Theater International

Disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder and is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be found: a convent! Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the divine power of her newly found sisterhood.

TICKETS: $15 Groups 10 or more for all shows, all seats* $12 Thursdays all seats $27 Orchestra $17 Parterre/ Balcony Fridays $27 Orchestra $22 Parterre Saturdays & Sundays

Presented by Temecula Presents

Tue, May 29 Dancexchange @ Front & Main Film Festival Wed., May 30 Dance on Film Screening Sat., June 2 Competition Performance #1 Sun., Jun 3 Competition Performance #2, Honors & Awards Ceremony

The week culminates in a competition among regional, national, and international finalists competing for a paid contract with Temecula Presents, among other prizes. The audience participates in the judging process for the live performances and film competitions. The full schedule of classes, performances and events will be found at www.frontmainfest.com.

TICKETS: www.TemeculaTheater.org Performance at the Old Town Community Theater. 42051 Main St, Temecula.

Please call ticket office for group orders 866-653-8696.

For Tickets go to: www.TemeculaTheater.org

JUNE 2018

OLD TOWN.TEMECULA

Lines with Power and Purpose: Editorial Cartoons Exhibit Open at the Temecula Valley Museum

Every day, editorial cartoonists deliver biting social commentary made palatable through amusing and wellcrafted illustration. Lines with Power and Purpose features fifty-one original editorial cartoons published in the nation’s great metropolitan newspapers during the Golden Age of print journalism.

These deceptively simple drawings dealt with early to mid-twentieth century world events ranging from the two World Wars, the Great Depression, presidential elections, discontent with government, and more. These cartoons served a dual purpose – providing welcomed comic relief while, at the same time, helping to shape public opinion. This exhibition demonstrates how cartoons can effectively expose hypocrisy, reveal contradictions, introduce new ideas, and promote fresh perspectives as news events unfold.

Included in the exhibit are cartoons by six Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonists, each demonstrating the theme of political commentary through editorial illustrations and addressing issues of national importance in the first half of the twentieth century.

The Melton Gallery at the University of Central Oklahoma, curator of this exhibition, has housed this set of political cartoons for more than three decades. This exhibition was organized by ExhibitsUSA, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance.

“After all the signals I’ve given you, and you still voted for the wrong candidate?”

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Visiting Our Vineyards

JUNE 2018

Ponte Vineyard Inn’s Bouquet Restaurant Serves Seasons in a Dish

By Susan Montgomery

Imagine a perfect night out in the Temecula Valley Wine Country. Maybe it’s an anniversary celebration or a birthday or just a lovely evening spent with good friends.

Here is our suggestion: Consider starting with a leisurely late afternoon wine tasting in the Ponte Winery’s tasting room (open until 5 p.m.) and then stroll next door to Ponte’s cozy Cellar Lounge for cocktails and appetizers enjoyed to a background of live music. Next amble upstairs to the exquisite Bouquet Restaurant at the Ponte Vineyard Inn, where you will be treated to a fresh, creative dining experience while viewing the hotel’s beautiful gardens and the winery’s expansive vineyards.

We recently met with Ponte’s talented Executive Chef, Christy Moore, who has been at the winery for seven years. Chef Christy’s love of cooking was nurtured when she was a child learning at the side of her grandmother, a wonderful baker who emphasized the importance of cooking from your heart with the freshest of ingredients. As the youngest of ten children, Chef Christy helped cook for her family at an early age and actually embarked on her culinary career when she was 14 and worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Chef Christy has carried her early passion for cooking into her career as a Ponte’s Executive Chef, Christy Moore’s chef. However, first she earned a busi‘Mediterranean California Fusion Cuisine’ ness degree from California State Univerapproach is organic with a focus on local seasonal produce. sity in Long Beach and then worked on the distribution side of the food industry. She feels this business background has been invaluable to her in her role as an executive chef, although she admits that her great love is the creative side of the food industry. She also received a degree in Culinary Arts from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and a diploma from Le Cordon Bleu. She worked as a chef at several high-end restaurants before coming to Ponte.

Vineyard Inn and courtyard:

Chef Christy points out that as Executive Chef it is important to understand both the front and back of the house.

She is responsible for hiring and training approximately 50 restaurant employees at Ponte and also ordering ingredients and handling the budget of the restaurants and catering. However, Chef Christy, who calls herself a “hands-on chef,” often works on the front line in the kitchen, which she enjoys and feels is important for the training of staff and consistency of dishes. She says every day is different with some days beginning at 5 a.m. and lasting into the wee hours of the morning.

Chef Christy’s passion for creative Halibut a La Vignarola, “spring in a dish” cuisine is evident in the imaginative pairs perfectly with Ponte’s 2017 Arneis with its crisp, fruity overtones. dishes she and her staff create for the four restaurants she oversees at Ponte, including the Bouquet Restaurant at Ponte Vineyard Inn, the Cellar Lounge on the lower level of the Inn, the Restaurant at Ponte outside of the winery’s tasting room, and the Poolside Bar & Café. She also consults on cuisine for the many weddings and other special events that take place at Ponte.

Christy emphasizes that her approach to what she describes as “Mediterranean California Fusion Cuisine” is organic and sustainable, with a strong focus on using local seasonal produce. Most of the Ponte restaurants’ produce comes from within a fifty-mile radius and their menus change with the seasons as produce becomes available. Ponte also serves dishes reflecting a range of dietary requests from vegetarian and vegan to gluten free. We learned that all breads, sauces, and desserts are made from scratch in Ponte’s kitchen. Many of the dishes are prepared with Ponte’s Black Mission and Arbequina olive oils, produced from the winery’s own olive trees. These superb olive oils are also available in the winery’s gift shop.

Photography Club – Membership continues to grow.

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Visiting Our Vineyards

Third Annual Rotary

Bouquet’s outdoor patio looks over a tumbling fountain in a courtyard surrounded by beautiful flowers, serene and romantic!

As we talked with Chef Christy, we sat on the Bouquet Restaurant’s enchanting outdoor patio looking over a tumbling fountain in a courtyard surrounded by beautiful flowers. Gazing at the thriving, verdant vineyards expanding into the distance, we wondered how a dining setting could be more serene and romantic than this. Indoor dining is also an option in an intimate, inviting dining room.

We savored a dish on Bouquet’s current spring menu — Halibut a La Vignarola, which Chef Christy calls “spring in a dish.” This very green, Italian-styled dish was just that. The moist, flavorful Halibut had been poached sous vide, a process where food is steamed at a low temperature (usually in a plastic bag) for a long period of time. The resulting delectable halibut was surrounded by a vibrant, savory combination of spring peas, fava beans, pea shoots and poached baby artichokes.

We also enjoyed the popular Mezze Platter, a creative, beautifully presented charcuterie platter with such delicacies as grilled artichoke hearts, lemon garlic hummus, carrots, radishes, cucumbers, roasted “confit” tomatoes, various cheeses, mixed olives and salami served with pita bread. I especially loved dipping the pita in a tasty, bright green rapini pesto. This delicious, imaginative platter could be a meal in itself.

Bouquet’s menu includes a wide variety of other enticing dishes such as Burrata and Tomato Caprese salad; panseared Beef Filet with potato gnocchi; and Seafood Bucatini with braised shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari in a white wine and fennel broth served with pasta. Chef Christy believes Bouquet’s diversity of menu items and focus on sustainability distinguishes it from other area restaurants. The changing daily specials are also appealing to customers who dine regularly at Bouquet and are interested in trying new, creative dishes. The spring menu will be served through June with a new summer menu launching in July.

Of course, since we were dining at a winery, the wine pairings were also of paramount importance. Chef Christy, who also studied wine at the Culinary Institute in Napa, works with her staff to

Ponte Vineyard Inn

The Mezze Platter - a beautifully presented charcuterie platter with grilled artichoke hearts, lemon garlic hummus w/fresh vegetables, cheeses, olive and salami and pita bread.

suggest wine pairings that enhance the dishes on the menu. Of the 23 wines currently produced by Ponte Winery, about ninety-percent are produced from grapes grown on its 310-acre vineyard estate.

We tried a crispy, light 2017 Arneis with fruity overtones, which was a perfect match for the fresh spring fish dish. And a rich, bright 2014 Montepulciano with tastes of black currant enhanced the tasty Mezze Platter with its flavorful meat and cheeses.

We will be back to the Bouquet Restaurant soon to try some of Chef Christy’s other scrumptious creations paired with exceptional Ponte wines. We are so fortunate to have this exquisite dining option in the Temecula Valley Wine Country.

The Bouquet Restaurant at the Ponte Vineyard Inn is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m., for breakfast Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., and for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 to 11 a.m.

Reservations are highly recommended. and can be made by calling 951-676-7898.

Photos by Todd Montgomery.

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Dockside Boat and Bed, Long Beach, CA

By Arlene Lehtone

Intrigued by the idea of staying onboard a bor Lighthouse, that was donated by the Lion’s yacht, we headed to Long beach, stopping at Club.

Joe’s Crab Shack in Puente Hills to devour a deWe became lulled by the gentle lapping of licious and spicy Crawfish Etouffee. water on the hull, the sounds of seagulls, and the Upon arrival in Long Beach, we browsed smell of the salt air. among the quaint shops of the harbor-side It is windy out, the yacht rocks slightly and Shoreline Village. The sun is bringing out all the we can hear the water slurping underneath the colors of the Village, a lively scenic boardwalk of hull. The movement is so gentle, that we don’t quaint shops, specialty gifts and souvenirs, waeven notice it unless we look at land. We had terfront dining, weekend entertainment, and brought paperwork and some reading we boasting a restored Looff carousel. wanted to get caught up on, but never got to do We continued to Rainbow Harbor, one of any of it, as we were too busy just watching the Long Beach’s top waterfront destinations, and to world about us. the Pine Avenue Pier, where Lloyd offloaded me It is pleasantly quiet here, sitting and watchand our suitcase, then to park our car in the ing the local scene on perfect, clear all-blue garage by the Aquarium, a short stroll from dock skies. Sitting on our verandah, with a lovely 5, where we checked in with the Dockside Boat breeze, we could hear the birds chirping across Mei Wen Ti the only authentic custom-made Chinese junk on the West Coast. and Bed, a non-smoking facility, whose innkeepthe bay from the Aquarium. ers are Kent and Kim. During the foggy morning, we watched a big three-mast sailboat silently go out To celebrate one of my birthdays, my husband Lloyd and I enjoyed three days to sea; then the fishing boats heading out to sea, leaving early in the morning. On the on the “Obla De Obla Da” yacht, a 44-foot Sea Ray Sundancer, docked between the return there were seagulls and pelicans flapping their wings in anticipation of a free floating houseboat office and another yacht. All boats remain dockside, and don’t go meal. Many of them were noisily swarming around the incoming fishing boats. out, so we always have whichever yacht we are staying on, all to ourselves, with no Pier 5 is within easy walking to the gourmet “restaurant row” on Pine Avenue crew onboard. All the boats are equipped with a microwave, toaster, TV/VCR, stereo (where we enjoy meals at various fine restaurants), a large movie theater, and several CD player, linens, towels, glassware, cutlery, dishes, and a coffee maker, with comshops and bars. plimentary coffee, tea, bottled water, and snacks.

The family-run Dockside Boat and Bed is a certified bed and breakfast on a series These are not “party boats,” and are all privately owned, so must be treated with of privately owned yachts, located in beautiful Rainbow Harbor, in downtown Long care and respect. Some boat owners purchase these yachts just to put them in the Beach. Their private dock is half way between the quaint shops of Shoreline Village Dockside Boat and Bed program. A typical breakfast, delivered daily on deck in a picand the world class Aquarium of the Pacific. nic basket, would be orange juice, strawberries, green grapes, bananas, bagels, One of our favorite getaways, the Dockside Boat and Bed is a family-run comcakes, and cookies. pany, whose first locations were in Oakland and San Francisco in 1989. They opened We have previously stayed on all the five yachts currently docked here - the “Sea in Long Beach in 1999.

Peepers,” a 40-foot Silverton yacht; the “Perfect Landing,” a 48-foot Hi-Star motor Lloyd and I agree that it is marvelous to experience what it is like to own a yacht, yacht; the “Crown Jewel,” a classic 1957 Stephens motor-yacht at 54 feet, with teak but not have any of the work involved. We always look forward to the unique oppordecks; and the 38-foot “Archangel”. We also stayed on the “Mei Wen Ti,” the only tunity of staying aboard the varied and lovely yachts of the Dockside Boat and Bed. authentic custom-made Chinese junk of its kind on the West Coast, Chinese junks The luxurious boats have a charm and ambience you can’t find elsewhere. having been used for coastal trade for over 1,500 years.

Dockside Boat and Bed is located at 316 East Shoreline Drive, Long We boarded the sleek “Obla De Obla Da,” which boasts beautiful cherry wood Beach, California 90802, at the Rainbow Harbor Marina, one of Long Beach’s cabinetry and brushed chrome accents. We enjoyed supper in our comfortable salon, top waterfront destinations. Their office is the houseboat on dock #5, where while watching television, then relaxed up on deck, watching the shoreline and restauthe staff greets you, takes care of your paper work, and shows you onboard rant lights, and people. We have magnificent views of the downtown Long Beach your yacht. The Innkeepers are Kim and Kent Ryskamp, who can be reached skyline; the “Queen Mary,” which looks lovely all lit up at night; and the Rainbow Harat (800)-436-2574, (562)-436-3111; boatandbed.com.

The private dock with Dockside Boat and Bed yachts is halfway between the shops of Shoreline Village and the Aquarium of the Pacific.