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Honoring Mom Having a BBQ Going to a Festival Attending a Concert Planting a Garden Decorating Your Home Adopting a Pet Photographing Nature Visiting the Queen Mary And it is all here to enjoy in our communities!

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MAY 2018

Four Mt. San Jacinto College Students Earn Prestigious Recognition for Academics Students are in MSJC’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter and the Honors Enrichment Program Four Mt. San Jacinto College honors students earned prestigious state and international recognition for their academic achievements and were recognized.

Three of the students were named to the First Team, All California Academic Team: William Seaton, of Menifee, was named a 2018 Coca-Cola Gold Scholar.

Seaton will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Megan Anderson, of Temecula, is a 2018 Coca-Cola Silver Scholar. She will receive a $1,250 scholarship. James Riback, of Hemet, earned the 2018 Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The fourth student, Merari de la Cruz of Moreno Valley, was named to the Second Team, All California Academic Team.

In addition, Seaton was also selected to receive the GEICO Pathway to Completion Bachelor's Degree Scholarship, a $1,500 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa, an international honors society, and GEICO. Students are nominated for the academic team by their college administrators. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars annually. According to the PTK web site, this year Coca Cola provided $187,500 in scholarships. Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion.

Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of community college students and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in nine nations. Learn more at ptk.org.

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Azusa Pacific University Murrieta Regional Campus Hosts June 12th Preview Night Are you considering going back to school to complete your degree? Do you want to advance your career and are looking to pursue a graduate degree? If you find yourself asking these questions, we would like to invite you to Azusa Pacific University (APU) Murrieta Regional Campus for our next information session, Preview Night.

This free event will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at 40508 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Murrieta (to the right of Sam’s Club).

Designed for adult students, APU Preview Night gives you an opportunity to meet faculty and staff, learn about academic programs, the admission process, financial assistance, and career opportunities within the following graduate and degree completions programs offered at the Murrieta Regional Campus: • Teacher Education: Masters Degrees & Credentials • School Counseling & Psychology: Masters Degrees • Business: Bachelor & Masters Degrees • Psychology: Bachelor Degree • Criminal Justice: Bachelor Degree Preview Night will also include a complimentary dinner, raffle prizes and campus tours.

Azusa Pacific University is a military-friendly college committed to honoring those who serve our country by making a quality education for military members, veterans, and their families an affordable reality. A representative from APU’s Military & Veteran Services will be on hand to talk about how the students may use their military benefits. APU

Community Health & Fitness Fair Vendor Application Form Saturday May 19, 2018 7am-11am Marna O’Brien Park 20505 Palomar St., Wildomar, 92595 The City of Wildomar is looking for vendors and non-profits to help promote health and safety opportunities in the community! This fair will be in conjunction with ALS One 5K/10K Race!

Form and non-refundable application fee are due by Monday May 14th at 5pm. Application is subject to approval.

Check in between 5:30-6:30am.

All booths will need to be setup by 6:45am. Breakdown is at 11am.

Space is 12x12 with no electricity.

You must provide table, chair and shelter. Giveaways/promotional items are appreciated. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

For applications go to www.cityofwildormar.org. or contact the City of Wildomar Community Services Department located at 23873 Clinton Keith Road Suite 201 Wildomar, CA 92595 or email jmorales@cityofwildomar.org

proudly participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

The June 12th “APU Preview Night” is for adults and their guests (age 18+). If you have questions or would like to RSVP please call (951) 304-3400 or email: murrieta@apu.edu. To learn more about APU and these programs visit apu.edu/murrieta.

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THANK YOU MAY 2018

Support Our Local Businesses Adriana's Cocina Catering ..................................43 Alive and Well Natural Healing Center .................8 Animal Friends of the Valley...............................31 Animal Friends - Pet Walk..................................29 Anthony's Ristorante .........................................12 Artistic Expressions Permanent Makeup............36 Azuza Pacific University .....................................4 Balloon & Wine Festival .....................................38 Butterfield Dog Grooming ..................................32 California Technical Academy .............................5 Cannine Support Team - Gala.............................34 Cannine Support Teams .....................................43 Car Show ...........................................................43 Center for Healthy Hair........................................9 Coldwell Banker .................................................47 Dessert & Coffee Expo .......................................31 EAT Marketplace - Mother's Day ........................13 Emporium, The ..................................................22 Falkner Winery Mother's Day.............................27 First Light Home Care .........................................9 Grace Evangelical Church...................................20 Grace Revolution Today Magazine .....................21 Green Acres Interactive Therapy ........................17 Greenbee Patio Covers.......................................48 Heyday Productions...........................................26 Honeycutt Farms................................................13 Jacob's House ...................................................43 Jennifer Smart Communications........................43 Jeweler by Design ..............................................11 Jewel Scene .......................................................37 Kids Outlet .........................................................17 Living Jen............................................................9 Kids World Preschool ........................................24 Maria Vitale Salon ..............................................37 Maurice Carrie Winery .......................................26 Menifee Bible Church .........................................21 Michelle's Place Spring Fling .............................31 Morton Grabel, Attorney at Law .........................39 Mount Palomar Winery ......................................27 Mulligan Family Fun Center................................16 Mt. San Jacingo College......................................4 My Grannys' Attic ..............................................22 NAFE Meetings...................................................42 Naughty Pig Gourmet Meats ..............................14 Old Town Survival ..............................................35 Plumber- Ron Dumas ........................................39 Powers Dentistry ...............................................35 S A F E Allie's Denim & Diamnds .......................14 S A F E Allie's Resale Shop ................................35 Sizzler ................................................................15 Singing in the Rain..............................................2 St. Jeanne Lestonnac- Sound of Music..............35 Storm Baseball...................................................40 Studio 395- Village on Grand ..............................7 Subscriptions.....................................................18 Swim to Shore ...................................................16 Swingin' Under the Stars ..................................45 Temecula Valley Chiropractic..............................8 Temecula Newcomers Club................................42 Temecula Valley Rose Society............................42 Temecula Valley Museum...................................23 Temecula Women's Connection .........................42 Terri's Tasty Cupcakes for Grads........................28 Toastmasters, Murrieta ......................................34 Toastmasters, Murrieta Meetings.......................42 Valley Resource Center ......................................43 Van Avery Prep School ......................................25 Van Avery Prep Graduation .................................3 Word Search ......................................................18 Word Search Answer Key...................................18 Xcel Pest Control ...............................................36

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6 Ways to Honor Mom

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Balloon & Wine Festival

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BBQ Trivia

ART

KIDS

Art Center Opens in Lake Elsinore ....................................7

New Park – Music at Sunset Opens................................16 Holly Hunter to Play Soccer at U of Colorado.................28

COMMUNITY Community Events ..........................................................42 Moving from Dependency to Self-Sufficiency.................18

EDUCATION MSJC Students Earn Recognition.....................................4 Azuza Pacific Preview Night..............................................5

ENTERTAINMENT Disney’s Little Mermaid ...................................................23 Temecula Valley Symphony May Concert .......................31 Balloon & Wine Festival Entertainment ...........................39

EVENTS

MOTHER’S DAY 6 Ways for Honor Mom ...................................................12 Mother’s Day in Wine Country.........................................26

PETS Pet Events .......................................................................32 Pet Adoptions..................................................................33

RECIPES Classic French Chateaubriand ........................................15 Blueberry Mousse ...........................................................30

National Trails Day in Anza ..............................................17 Summer Bazaar at Sam Hickes Park ..............................23 Wine & Music Festival .....................................................34

SENIORS

FAITH

TEENS

A 95th Birthday Wish.........................................................9 Dances at Hemet West......................................................9

Biblical Conflict Resolution..............................................20 Wheelchair Cowboys.......................................................21

4-Way Speech Winners ...................................................29

FAMILY

Events in Wine Country ...................................................26

VISITING OUR VINEYARDS

Conscious Parenting- Mother’s Intuition .........................14

HOME The Art of Companion Planting .......................................19 How to Grow Blueberries ................................................30 Bringing Spring into your Home ......................................36

FEATURE 46 A Visit to the Queen Mary in Long Beach

JUST FOR FUN Photographing Wildlife ....................................................10 BBQ Trivia Challenge.......................................................41

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A Local Art Center is Important for Lake Elsinore

Studio 395 to Open on May 19!

By Lisa Cabrera

Think about this for a moment...there really isn’t any place in Lake Elsinore for anyone who is creatively inclined, or who wants to learn to be so, to share and exchange artistic and creative ideas, utilize studio space, exhibit and sell artwork, teach children and adults creative skills and techniques, and/or become involved in local creative projects. One would really have to travel outside of the Lake Elsinore area to find someplace to do any of those things. To have someplace local that the public can engage in such activities with professional artists, those who are passionate about the arts, or those who just love creating, sharing and passing on their knowledge, would be an amazing and indispensable place for adults and children alike.

As a practicing artist, I am always on the lookout for such venues. When I first moved into the Lake Elsinore area three years ago, while searching for a job, I also searched for the local art community. I checked around and eventually discovered STUDIO 395. I went to Lake Elsinore’s one and only winery, La Rebelde Winery, where they met (and still meet from time to time for art

meetings, creative updates, live music and painting parties just to name a few artistic and creative happenings there). I met some of the fabulous local creatives living here in area. I also came to discover there was no regular art space to engage in creative endeavors such as the aforementioned ones.

The art community was recently rewarded for their patience when the Lake Elsinore City Council offered STUDIO 395 a lot and an 800 square foot building located at 108 Library Street, at the end of Main Street across from City Park. It is currently being transformed into the upcoming ARTist Detour, which will be operated by STUDIO 395 and is scheduled to open on May 19th to the public. There will finally be a place for the community to come and take classes, learn new, unusual and interesting creative skills, have art and music festivals, exhibitions, socialize with like-minded creatives and meet new ones. What a great opportunity for our community and certainly one we can look forward to bring in a much needed hub that will be the start of Lake Elsinore's own vibrant creative center!

Come out and celebrate with us!

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Interactive Programs for Adults with Disabilities Offered at the Murrieta Library The Murrieta Public Library invites adults with disabilities to a new library enrichment program. Library for All features activities tailored to the participant’s unique interests and ability levels. The goal of the program is to provide activities that are fun, creative, and meaningful to all participants.

An interactive program for adults with disabilities, ages 18 and up, and their families/coaches, will be beneficial for an underserved population within the community. Efforts to provide inclusive programming are an important aspect of library service which results in numerous rewards for families, communities and libraries.

Library for All has a different theme each month and features crafts and STEM related activities, movie days, and much more. The program will be held in the Library’s Community Room once month at 10:30 a.m.

Please see the upcoming summer dates below: Tuesday, May 22: Operation Gratitude Monday, June 11: Mythbusters Monday, July 30: Bingo & Board Games Day Tuesday, August 28: PicK YOUR MOVIe Day Registration is required; please sign up at the Adult Reference Desk. This program is free and open to the public. The Murrieta Public Library is located at 8 Town Square (Adams Avenue and Kalmia Street). For more information, call (951) 304-BOOK (2665) or visit the Library’s web page at www.murrietalibrary.info.

Honoring the Contributions of Hospice Volunteers Hospice of the Valleys Celebrated its Volunteers During National Volunteer Week Hospice of the Valleys honored the 70 dedicated volunteers from the community who ensure that patients and families facing serious and life-limiting illness find care, compassion, and support.

“Hospice of the Valleys was founded by volunteers 35 years ago and our volunteers continue to play an indispensable role in providing the very best care possible for our patients, their families and caregivers. By sharing their time, passion, and expertise, our volunteers bring compassion and caring to the lives of those in need,” said Executive Medical Director Dr. Leslee Cochrane.

Hospice volunteers often serve patients and families at the bedside but they also assist in the office, help raise awareness, contribute to educational programs, and provide fundraising support and more.

Most hospice volunteers choose to give their time helping others because of their own experience with the compassionate care hospice provided to a dying loved one. “ I volunteer for Hospice of the Valleys because I experienced firsthand the wonderful and compassionate care the staff and volunteers provided while I cared for my mother and I wanted to be a part of this organization to give back and help carry on the great work Hospice of the Valleys provides for so many in the community.” -Norma For those interested in learning more about hospice or volunteer opportunities, please visit www.hospiceofthevalleys.org or contact us at 951-200-7800.

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The Livin’ the Dream Program Grants 95TH BIRTHDAY WISH Senior living community made a lifelong dream become a reality for her birthday Murrieta Gardens, a senior living and memory care fulfilled a lifelong dream and 95th birthday wish of one of its residents, Peggy Mason, at a special event held at Vindemia Winery on April 10.

With the help of California Dreamin’ and Vindemia Winery, the Murrieta Gardens Senior Living team gave her the opportunity to ride in a hot air balloon. “Peggy Mason’s wish was granted through the community’s “Livin’ the Dream” program. This program gives the community an exciting opportunity to make its residents’ dreams come true.

Peggy has wanted to ride in a hot air balloon for as long as she could remember.

“Peggy is the most loving and enthusiastic person we know,” said Murrieta Gardens’ Executive Director, Jasmine Ridenour. “The Livin’ the Dream program is truly amazing; we are always thrilled when we are able to see our residents dreams come true.”

For more information about Murrieta Gardens Senior Living, visit https://murrietagardens.com or call Amy Vaca at 951-566-4064.

Upcoming May 2018 Dances at Hemet West Open to the Public The following bands will be playing a variety of dance music at Hemet West, 5001 West Florida Avenue in Hemet, for the month of May 2017: • May 2 - Punch and Judy. This dance will have a Cinco de Mayo theme, so dress up in your Cinco de Mayo Outfit. (not required) • May 9 - Rainbow Cottage.

• May 16 - Stage Robbers.

• May 23 - E’Klektic will play for a Jump, Jive, and Swing theme.

• May 30 - Rhonda and her Showdown.

Cinco de Mayo (the Fifth of May) observes the Mexican army’s 1862 conquest over France, at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861 to 1867), evolving into celebrating Mexican culture and heritage. Chicano activists increased awareness of the holiday in the 1960’s, by identifying with the triumph of native Mexicans over European invaders during the Battle of Prussia.

The term “Swing” became a common word used to describe the Lindy Hop and Jitterbug, which American soldiers brought to Europe around 1940, and the term “Jive” was adopted in the UK. The jive originated in the U.S from African-Americans in the early 1930’s, a lively and uninhibited variation of the Jitterbug, a form of Swing dance. Technique variations brought out styles like the boogie-woogie and swing boogie.

These Wednesday Night Dances for seniors are from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Admission is $6.00 per person, proper attire is required, and alcohol is not allowed.

Opportunity drawings offer free tickets.

Tables have snacks, and pitchers of water, and freshly brewed tea and coffee is available. For further information about these popular dances, contact Kathy Perry at 951-692-0891.

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Dolly

By Richard Cronberg

I have always loved birds. Ever since I was little I have been fascinated with all birds. But, my favorites of all time have always been raptors. You know, hawks, eagles, owls and falcons. They captivated my imagination with their powerful posture, stern looking face and speedy flight!

As a boy growing up in Reno in the 50’s I would watch the hawks soar overhead and wonder how they did that so effortlessly. I read every book I could and even did a school report in the 7th grade about falcons.

Then one afternoon after school I discovered a female American Kestrel in the backyard field. It was injured and couldn’t fly. I carefully picked it up and it immediately clutched my finger and just looked at me seemingly unafraid! I immediately knew what species it was as I had just done research on falcons and kestrels are the smallest falcon. This little gal seemed perfectly uninjured other than the fact it didn’t seem to want to fly!

I took the bird to a man I knew that seems to know everything about everything and showed him “my” kestrel. He checked her out and tested her wing. He told me that she had just sprained it and that if she could rest she would soon be able to fly again.

So I took her home and made her a little box to rest in. It was still fall and there were lots of grasshoppers so I bought a few and decided to see if she would eat. Sure enough, she grabbed one by the legs and chomped down!

Since I was now her guardian until she could recover I felt it was necessary to give her a name. She was so beautiful and delicate that I just knew she should be called Dolly!

Every morning before school I would make sure Dolly had breakfast (grasshoppers) and after school another snack! She wasn’t the least bit afraid and would hop onto my finger and wait for her meal.

After about a week I came home from school and found Dolly had flown out of her box and was sitting on the fence. I caught a great shopper and she flew down to my hand and eagerly ate it. She then looked at me for a few seconds and then flew away.

I will always remember Dolly and how beautiful she was and I’m so thankful we had the time together.

Now after many years of being a wildlife photographer I still love kestrels.

Unfortunately they are very wary and difficult to photograph.

For several years now I have been photographing wildlife at San Jacinto Wildlife area on Davis Rd. About two years ago I was able to get some quality photos of a female kestrel. She was seemingly unafraid and allowed me to shoot as many images as I wanted.

I went back in a couple of months and she was still there!

And she was still very approachable.

Well, here it is two years later and this little female American Kestrel is still at the wildlife refuge and still approachable. Needles to say I feel we have become “friends” and of course she has to have a name. You guessed it, Dolly!

Don’t forget to visit our wonderful photo club, The Inland Empire Photo Club, www.iephotoclub.org.

Also remember that there are photography classes available through the City of Temecula that I teach.To get information on classes at the City of Temecula go to: temeculaca.gov/ > tcds > register for classes > visual arts > digital photograpghy. If you have questions you can call (951) 240-4266.

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Mother’s Day

MAY 2018

6 Ways to Honor “Mom” All Year Long

By Joshua Straub

When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, I have a lot to celebrate.

There’s my wife, Christi, who is raising our children—and crushing it!

There’s my own, who raised me. I also have a stepmom who, since my Dad’s passing in November, became a widow. And never could I forget

about my mother-in-law. Besides, I am her favorite son-in-law (sorry, Luke)!

Count that up and I have not one, not two, not three, but four moms to honor. If I honored them only on Mother’s Day my house would be a not-sofun place to live. My mom would likely abandon me, my stepmom would feel abandoned by me, I wouldn’t be the favorite son-in-law, and I’d need a small loan every May. Most of us have more than one mom in our lives to honor. Romans 12:10 says we should love another deeply and even “outdo one another in showing honor.” So here are six ways we can honor the mothers in our lives all year long.

Acknowledge her sacrifice.

Every mom makes sacrifices.

Moms who work outside the home can sacrifice every scrap of free time to work and raise a family. Moms who stay home with their children may sacrifice their careers or passions to do so. Other moms try to rediscover their identity in the empty-nest years.

If you and your wife are in the early years of parenting, she’s likely exhausted. Don’t take her sacrifice for granted. Occasionally send her flowers. Bring home her favorite dessert. Leave notes of appreciation. Take time to discover her love language and love her in it—no strings attached.

For moms in the empty-nest years, don’t forget she was in the trenches with you. Acknowledge her sacrifices in raising you or your spouse by investing in her season of life now. She likely sat through one too many concerts or games of yours, always wearing a smile.

Become a student of what she loves.

You should never stop learning about the moms in your life. Ask questions of each of them. Take interest in what she’s interested in.

Find out what book she’s reading or what TV show she loves. Have a conversation with her about her life and passions.

Champion projects she has going on. If she’s pouring herself into a volunteer initiative, ask how you can help. If a work project bleeds over outside of work hours, give her the space she needs to get things done.

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Call her.

My mom’s greatest desire is that I connect with her. After all of the years our moms invest in our lives, calling regularly may be the simplest, most thoughtful way we can honor them.

Yes, call them on Mother’s Day, but call them throughout the year. Make sure they hear your voice and you hear theirs on a regular basis.

Follow Joshua and Christy Straub at joshuastraub.com or watch their podcasts for many valuable relationship and parenting inspirations.

Give her a break.

With our kids about to turn 5 and 3 this summer, I know how much a mom needs a break. Plan regular times when you can help her rejuvenate. Make sure she has opportunities to do something she likes—without the kids. Help her find girlfriends or activities that bring her to life.

If your daughter is a mom now and you live nearby, consider ways you can watch the kids so she and her husband can have a date night. If you don’t live nearby, fly in once a year and give her a vacation.

Invite her into your world.

We have group texts set up on our phones with each side of our family so that everyone knows what’s happening. Since none of us lives close, we regularly text pictures of our kids’ activities, tell stories, and keep our moms in the loop.

Make sure you frequently let your mom know about what your kids are doing at school or the latest project at work. Nothing puts a smile on moms’ faces more than being included in your family life, even if you live far away.

Begin traditions.

If you live nearby, consider taking your mom out every so often.

Start a tradition of taking her somewhere or doing something she loves.

Maybe she’d love to go shopping near the holidays, try a newrestaurant or, as my mom loves to do, go fishing together.

If you don’t live nearby, begin an annual tradition of traveling to see her and then doing an activity you both love. Establish joint routines that bring you together.

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MAY 2018

Conscious Parenting ~ Mother’s Intuition

By Traci L. Williams

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our AMAZING moms!

This month I want to remind each of you of a gift you have … Mother’s Intuition. It really is a beautiful gift.

In your lifetime, you will be approached by many people seeking to give you advice. Some of it you will take in and use, and some of it won’t be a good fit for you at all. I want to urge you to listen to your mother’s intuition, that gut feeling that only you have.

It is better to error in favor of your intuition than to error in favor of someone else’s (when it doesn’t feel right).

While you won’t always be accurate (none of us are), choosing to trust your own gut provides this: when you look back, you can rest in the fact that, right or wrong, you did the very best you could with the information, resources and circumstances that were in front of you at that time. If, however, you go against your gut and listen to someone else, that usually comes with regret that can be hard to get over, especially if the outcome is not good. We can forgive ourselves for honest mistakes. We have a harder time forgiving ourselves when we do something against our better judgment. Be careful. Be brave. Be willing to trust yourself. And be willing to listen to input. Considering all angles will assist you in making the best decisions.

There is one caveat. If you and your spouse have different thoughts on a topic, you don’t discard his ideas in favor of your intuition. It’s important to work as a team. Discuss the issue, share your thoughts and feelings, listen to his as

well, and come to a decision together. Invest in your marriage so you have mutual trust and respect. That way, when you come across those big decisions and are not in agreement (which happens), you can work together to make a choice that you both feel good about.

When you have one of those moments that something’s not right, it’s a little bit off, or you need to check on something, trust it. Teach your children to trust their intuition as well. The KEY will be in asking questions and having clarifying conversations. You do not want to make assumptions. Instead, you want to clarify.

This is especially important as a parent. You can alienate your children or you can bond with them. It’s all in how you communicate.

One of the reasons I believe our intuition is so strong is that we have grown this human being inside our body. That’s amazing! The umbilical cord connects this growing child to everything that keeps us alive.

When that cord is cut and our physical bodies are separated at birth, the months of connection and relationship do not suddenly end; that was just the beginning. Feed the connection through consistent and loving communication and it will last a lifetime.

When I lost my mother 12 years ago, I felt my world shake at its core.

There was a root in my life that I wasn't even aware of, that felt like it had just been pulled out of the ground, out of my very soul. That’s how deeply mothers touch their children.

We have been given a true gift as mothers. May we cherish it and use it to pass on wisdom, love and humanity to our children. Happy Mother’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 951240-1407 or traci@alovingway.com for a free 15 minute telephone consultation.

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Mother’s Day

The Classic French Chateaubriand Recipe

Chateaubriand comes from the center of the tenderloin, just ask your butcher and he will get you the perfect cut! There is a huge misconception that Chateaubriand is a cut of beef but it is not, it is the name of the recipe.

When ordering in a French restaurant, the Chateaubriand is usually for a table of two and comes served with a classic wine sauce.

This recipe is the traditional version of the restaurant favorite and comes seasoned very simply, roasted to perfection, and then sliced on the diagonal.

Be sure to make the quick shallot and wine sauce to accompany the meat.

Chateaubriand is a perfect roast for Mother’s Day! How to Make It 1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. 2. Melt the butter and olive oil together in a large skillet set over medium-high heat until the mixture turns a bit cloudy and bubbly. Season the beef with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Place the meat in the pan and do not move it at all for at least 3 minutes. Using tongs, carefully turn the tenderloin on its side and brown it for 3 minutes. Repeat the same browning process on all exposed surfaces of the meat.

4. Place the tenderloin on a rack in a roasting pan in the oven. Roast the beef 15 minutes for medium-rare, 20 minutes for medium, and 23 minutes for mediumwell. Transfer the chateaubriand to a warmed serving platter, lightly tent it with a single layer of foil, and allow it to rest, untouched, for 15 minutes.

5. While the tenderloin is resting, make the wine sauce. Sauté the chopped shallots in the leftover pan juices in the skillet until softened and translucent. Pour the wine into the skillet and bring the sauce to a boil, scraping up all the browned bits on the bottom of the pan.

6. Continue boiling the sauce until it reduces by half. Add the demi-glace to the sauce and continue boiling the mixture until it becomes slightly thickened. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the tarragon and softened butter 7. Serve the chateaubriand, sliced on the diagonal, with the wine sauce What You’ll Need • 1 pound beef tenderloin (center cut) • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Salt to taste • Black pepper to taste • 1 shallot (finely chopped) • 1/2 cup red wine (dry) • 1/2 cup demi-glace • 1 tablespoon butter (softened) • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, or 2 teaspoons dried Visit your local Butcher-The Naughty Pig in Murrieta to reserve your Chateaubriand today for Mother’s Day!

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Kids Newly Themed “Music at Sunset” Playground at Sunset Park is Now Open!

The City of Temecula unveiled the fourth reconstructed playground in a series of several newly themed playgrounds that are being reinvented at parks throughout the City. The theme for Sunset Park, located on Camino San Jose in Redhawk, is “Music at Sunset”. On April 11, 2018, approximately 100 third graders from neighboring Redhawk Elementary School were Temecula’s first children to play with the sounds of music as they explored the new playground featuring musical instruments, climbing bars, swings, a brilliant yellow sun cover, and much more!

The following parks have been completed over the past five months: • Nicolas Road Park, 39955 Nicolas Road, themed “Pirate Ship Party” • Vail Ranch Park, 32965 Harmony Lane, themed “Old Temecula” • Butterfield Stage Park, 33654 De Portola Road, themed “Nature’s Tree House” Next on the list to be reconstructed is Veteran’s Park located at 30965 La Serena Way, where a “fighter jet” theme of outdoor fun will be completed in time for summer.

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Kids

Lions Club International Charters New Club for Teens A new Leo club came to Temecula on April 28 when 16 high school students celebrated the charter night of the Heart of Temecula Leo Club at Pat and Oscars on-the-Pond at 4:00 PM. During the ceremony, 1st Vice District Governor of District 4-L5, Bill Hannon presented the members of the new club with their official charter. Members of the Temecula Lions Club, who sponsored the formation of the Heart of Temecula Leo Club, were also on hand to congratulate members of the new club. “I am proud to welcome these fine young men and women into the Lions organization. Temecula should be proud to have such a fine group serving their community,” said Dr. Alan Winkelstein, Temecula Lions Club President.

The Heart of Temecula Leo Club is involved with Diabetes Screening clinics, free vision screening clinics, childhood cancer, volunteering at SmartMoms/SmartKids, Rancho Damacitas and providing activities and companionship to the residents at Vineyard Place Memory Care.

The Heart of Temecula Leo Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:30PM at Corner Bakery Café on Temecula Parkway and is open to any high school student with a heart to serve. Leo clubs are a group of students who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs.

For more information or to get involved with the Heart of Temecula Leo Club visit us on Facebook at Heart of Temecula Leo Club. Leo Clubs are part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization with nearly 1.45 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in over 210 countries and geographical areas around the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit their website at www.lionsclubs.org. Or contact Beth LaScola, Leo Club Advisor at 951-331-8861

Mt. San Jacinto College Presents Doc Brown’s Jazz Jam Wednesday, May 9 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Menifee Valley Campus, Rm. 204 28237 La Piedra Rd., 92584

All student and community jazz musicians are invited to an open jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and have fun playing with a professional rhythm section led by jazz drummer and MSJC's Interim Vice President of Instruction, Dr. Jeremy Brown. Request tunes that you've just started working on or jam on old favorites. All ability levels are welcome!

For more information contact John Tribelhorn at 951-639-5668 or jtribelhorn@msjc.edu

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Anza Area Trail Town (AATT) Presents

National Trails Day Celebration Saturday June 2, 2018 The event will be held at Minor Park (Red School House) in Anza, located at the corner of Highway 371 and Contreras Road There will be a fun and easy 1-1/2 mile hike at 8 a.m. to the Hamilton Museum and back to the park. Registered walkers get a commemorative t-shirt by signing up no later than 5/7/18.

The hike/ride is free to all. Come to Minor Park and join us as the Anza Color Guard aka Soldados y Californios de So. Cal, demonstrate through living history re-enactments the story of Juan Bautista de Anza who traveled through Anza in 1775 and 1776 and whom the trail and our community is named after. It is the goal of AATT to create a dedicated multi-use trail system through Anza with the de Anza trail being the anchor trail.

Throughout the day enjoy vendors featuring food, crafts, music and information on local trails and public lands.

More Information on sponsorships, vendor booth space or any other questions Contact Anza Area Trail Town at anzaareatrailtown@gmail.com or Allison Renck at 951-6635452 To register for the 1 mile hike/walk/ride go tohttps://anzaareatrailtown.wordpress.com/calendar/walkregistration/

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Moving from Dependency to Self-Sufficiency

By Aubrey Green Masters

about seeing the ‘meeting of physical needs’ act as an "on-ramp" to a life-change process fostered by a community of healthy relationships!

Let us tell you a story of how that happened in someone’s life…

Sandy Dueñez first came to HOPE in 2013 as a single mom with three small children looking for assistance. She was working hard but still struggled to provide what they needed as a family. She would tell you that HOPE was there for her and made the difference in getting through that challenging season!

Fast forward to 2018 and Sandy is now a part of the leadership team at HOPE where she oversees our hygiene department. She loves every day she serves at HOPE... “working with wonderful volunteers and serving wonderful clients!” HOPE made the difference for her and now she is making a difference for so many others!

You can help Sandy by making donations of personal hygiene products for the clients: Shampoos, conditioners, soap, hairspray, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair brushes, combs, lotions...

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40 Volunteers  8,024 volunteer hours

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1 community-wide event

• As the Dream Center of Lake Elsinore, we seek long-term transformation in our community and want to give a hand-up instead of a hand-out. But, we recognize that people's immediate physical needs often have to be met before deeper emotional and spiritual healing can happen.

In 1990 a group of churches in Lake Elsinore banded together to do just this and formed H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People in Elsinore). HOPE has been meeting needs in our community ever since!

HOPE became a ministry of The Dream Center in 2017 and we're passionate

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*Does not include families receiving assistance through our monthly Fresh Rescue and Senior Delivery programs.

Volunteer options at HOPE are on Mondays from 12:30pm-3:30pm and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. You can also donate food, hygiene items, clothes, or make a financial gift.

To get involved in being a part of life change at HOPE Food Pantry, please email Aubrey@DreamCenterLE.org or visit our website: www.DreamCenterLE.org/hope

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The Art of Companion Planting From: luluesque.wordpress.com

base of all your marigolds. You could also lightly sprinkle table salt along the base.

Florence fennel: This bad boy wears way too much of that delicious cologne and is a bit of a bully to MANY veggies. Keep him contained in his own pot, away from the garden plot, as he’s more of a loner!

Tarragon: What a thoughtful uncle he is, looking after all your vegetables—especially eggplant. Plant tarragon throughout your garden.

Mint: This hardy social butterfly likes to spread its roots wherever possible. Unless you want mint to take over, it’s best to keep it under control. I’ve planted mint inside a large, shallow terra cotta pot that I then put down into the garden plot. This creates a barrier around the rhizome root system. Sadly, mint attracts aphids once the weather gets consistently above the 70s. If the tips of your mint sprigs start to curl and deform, you have an aphid problem.

Plant chives and cilantro near your mint patches to deter aphids.

Cilantro: This resilient little gal is a fighter and can withstand the coldest, bleakest nights during winter! She’s most vivacious during cool/cold weather and isn’t so fond of the heat. She’ll start to bolt (grow tall and flower) the second the weather gets warm. The upside is you can keep the seeds (known as coriander) and dry them for your cooking spice collection. The roots can be washed and added to soup stock. Her flowers also attract a myriad of sweet ladybugs. What do ladybugs LOVE to dine on? Aphids! Grow cilantro near your mint patches.

This chart is available as a direct-download, high-resolution PNG file on my Etsy Shop (Luluesque). Print it at home or the office and post it on your refrigerator as I have. ENJOY and Happy Gardening!

As an organic home gardener, I am always researching and learning from successes and failures. I make mental notes and log what I’ve learned from current and past trials and errors, in preparation for my next seasonal garden plot! That prompted me to create my own comprehensive (or as much as I can) companion planting visual guide!

Back in the spring of 2014—after extensive research— I made a basic “companion planting” text chart of the main veggies often grown by home gardeners, such as myself. I found so much of the information intriguing that I decided to add the interesting tidbits under their respective produce. Midway, I thought “Hey, this would be so convenient if I made myself a visual chart for my fridge!” And that I did.

It is now in its third edition with updated original illustrations, more companions planting tips, and even information on edible parts of everyday produce, that most people are not aware of!

Here are some of my other gardening discoveries and experiences: Marigolds: Sweet, sweet, beautiful marigolds.

These gals play nicely with many veggies! It’s best to plant some among the other produce, in addition to planting a border of marigolds around your garden plot to act as a “shield” against pests. The lovely scent and bright, captivating colors will distract pests. Unfortunately slugs and snails do love marigolds, so keep all your eggshells; let them dry in the hot sun for a few days. Crunch up the shells and sprinkle them along the

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Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.

Love each other with genuine affection,[a] and take delight in honoring each other. ~ Romans 12:9-10 NLT

Biblical Conflict Resolution Part 1

By Pastor John Stewart

Conflicts in life are inevitable. Conflict comes in different forms and degrees and no one is immune. But when handled biblically, conflict can serve as a powerful medium for spiritual and relational growth in our lives. But we tend to be a culture that either relishes conflict from bad motivations or we avoid conflict at all costs. We either handle dispute and relational struggles with unhealthy bluntness and harshness or we live in fear of being honest in telling other’s that their words and actions have hurt us. We are even fearful of honestly confronting loved ones whose choices and attitudes are hurting themselves and their loved ones!

I believe Jesus highlighted, both the problem of and the solution to, conflict resolution in the Sermon on the Mount. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9. In such a troubled world, there are many troubled people and many trouble makers, but too few peacemakers! Many people have never developed an approach and an ability to deal with conflicts in a biblically sound and effective way. Yet Jesus has taught all Christians, that by becoming peacemakers, they will not only legitimize the fact that Christians are uniquely called by God, but also that the inevitable conflicts we face in this fallen world, can be turned into invaluable opportunities to right wrongs, strengthen relationships and provide a remarkable testimony of the power and love of Jesus Christ!

“Blessed are the peacemakers”. Christ is not speaking about people with a peaceful disposition or even those who love peace. This statement calls people not as inwardly peaceful persons but to be relational peacemakers, that is, to work actively for peace among antagonistic parties. Can followers of Christ do this? They not only can, they must, for they have experienced God’s peacemaking love through the cross of Jesus Christ. Christian peacemaking includes witnessing to the gospel, but it also extends to Christ-like acts of godly love and wisdom applied in all kinds of human conflict.

Peacemakers are “called sons of God”. This is not how they become sons of God—that only happens by receiving Jesus Christ as Savior by grace thru faith.

(John 1:12, Ephesians 2:8-9). Sons of God are those who are at peace with God, “having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1). Jesus, Himself the Prince of Peace, is the One thru whom God the Father, “reconciled all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross”. (Colossians 1:20) Jesus is the Ultimate Peacemaker! By making peace, believers manifest themselves as sons of God, and God will one day acknowledge them as people who bear the family likeness.

A “Peacemakers” Job Description Peacemakers are Christians who live and interact with a conflicted world by God’s love, grace and wisdom. The Apostle Paul’s letters frequently include the words grace and peace! Where there is no grace, there will be no peace. Peacemakers continually draw upon the goodness and power of Jesus Christ, to bring His love, grace, forgiveness, wisdom and healing into the conflicts of daily life.

Peacemakers are biblically grounded, Spirit lead Christians who recognize that only the grace and greatness of God can override and overrule human weakness, failure and conflict.

Being a “peacemaker” isn’t a special calling, but a stewardship that every believer is called to. As God has reconciled us to himself, he has also sent us out to be ambassadors 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, 19 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. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:18-21) This calling is more than the evangelistic work of winning souls, but the ongoing call to be biblical peacemakers. As peacemakers we help one another, live and grow together in godly relationship when the world, the flesh and the devil come against us and between us!

Peacemaking requires prayerful engagement and not only a solid grasp of God’s Word, but humble personal surrender to its authority. Above all a peace-

maker must be singularly motivated by the love of God in desire to please and honor the Lord! Peacemaking demands that all parties be “quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger.” (James 1:19) Peacemaking is first a call to honesty about our own faults and shortcomings! “. . . first remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.” Matthew 7:5. Before approaching others regarding their failings and flaws, prayerfully face up to your own. Confess any way you might have contributed to the problem. Peacemaking is an act of love for “love will cover a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8) We can’t be right with God when we are not right with one another.

Finally, a peacemaker, is one who remembers that he is child of a forgiving Savior! As such all believers are called to be “kind and tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you”. (Ephesians 4:31) Forgiveness is that work of love by which the offender can be freed by the offended letting go of the offense, just as God has done for us all in our salvation. Forgiveness is both an event and a process in which conflicted parties honor the Lord in both seeking and extending forgiveness to one another. This is the ultimate in conflict resolution.

As we learn to face conflict in God 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 or to view past messages go to Revival.TV.

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Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ.

All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen. ~1 Peter 4:11b NLT

Cowboys in Wheelchairs

By Joni Eareckson Tada

"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." ~ Galatians 6:2 Little Matthew and Stephen came to one of our Family Retreats to volunteer alongside their mom and dad. They pushed wheelchairs, carried lunch trays, held Bibles, and played games with kids in wheelchairs. The boys had a blast, plus it provided great insight as to how disabled kids deal with daily struggles.

After the retreat was over, Matthew received a Lego City for his birthday. Their father observed his boys snap together a cowboy and Indian fort. They built walls, watch towers and a group of teepees. "What's that?" Dad pointed to an odd conglomeration of blocks.

"It's a ramp," they replied. "It's there so people in wheelchairs can get in the fort." The boys started snapping together little wheelchairs with square wheels. (Square? It's the thought that counts). The cowboys rode wheelchairs instead of horses. So did the Indians. The boys constructed ramps into the general store, livery stable, and the jail. (I suppose that shows disabled people are sinners, too).

"They came up with the idea themselves," their father told me. "It came naturally." Hobnobbing for a week with kids in wheelchairs changed Matthew

and Stephen. They will grow up to be adults who think, What can I do to make life easier for my disabled friend? It won't be a fearful world of "us" and "them," but a world where it comes naturally to put in a ramp, widen a door, reach out a hand, or open a heart. It will be a great world when it happens, and Matthew and Stephen are paving the way.

Think of a family member, neighbor, or coworker who has a disability. Is there anything you can do to make his or her life a little easier for them? If so, you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Lord, open my eyes to the needs of others.

Help me to carry their burdens and so fulfill Your law... the law of love.

Blessings, Joni and Friends Taken from Pearls of Great Price. Copyright Š 2006. Printed with Permission Joni & Friends Disability Center.

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OLD TOWN.TEMECULA

MAY 2018

Temecula’s Star Spangled 4th of July Parade Entry Applications Now Available The City of Temecula will be hosting the annual Temecula Star Spangled 4th of July Parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 located in the heart of Old Town Temecula.

Parade entry applications are now available online at http://TemeculaCA.gov/4thofjuly.

The application and fee deadline is Friday, June 1, 2018. All entries are encouraged to show their patriotism by incorporating red, white and blue colors into their entry.

For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at (951) 694-6480.

18th Annual Temecula Art & Street Painting Festival Applications Available Online Now The City of Temecula hosts the 18th Annual Temecula Art & Street Painting Festival on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 8, 9, and 10, 2018 located in Old Town Temecula. Chalk Artist and Art Exhibitor applications are now available online at http://temeculaca.gov/artfest.

Each year Temecula’s Art & Street Painting Festival draws thousands of visitors to Old Town Temecula for this unique art show including fine artists, ceramicists, jewelry designers, and photographers showing and selling their work in festival tents lining Town Square Park, Main Street, and the Civic Center quad.

Temecula’s Art & Street Painting Festival features large, detailed, and colorful chalk murals on Main Street. Artists of all media are invited to participate and showcase their talents in the exhibition area. This three-day event highlights mural artists creating an asphalt gallery of chalk art masterpieces some as large as 10-feet by 12-feet.

The application and fee deadline is Monday, May 7, 2018 for Art Exhibitors, and Monday, May 21, 2018 for Chalk Artists. Please note that all artwork must be appropriate for family and public viewing.

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

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Performances at the Community Theater DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID Presented by Temecula Performing Arts Company PERFORMANCES: MAY 11, 12, 18, & 19, 2018 @ 7:30pm MAY 12, 13, 19, & 20, 2018 @ 2:00pm Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea", "Kiss the Girl", and "Part of Your World."

Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends: Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

TICKETS: $25 Orchestra; $20 Parterre; $15 Balcony; $15 All sections for Students and Military w/ID on Fridays *$5 Discount off pricing for Seniors and Children aged 12 & under in Orchestra and Parterre for all performances

SOUTHWEST WOMEN’S CHORUS: CHORAL DELIGHTS (DIRECTOR’S CUT) PERFORMANCES: SAT, MAY 5, 2018 at 7:30pm SUN, MAY 6, 2018 @ 2pm The spring concert, Choral Delights: Director's Cut, presents a confectionary collection of some of our director's favorite pieces. Let us take you on an emotional roller coaster through decadent harmonies, luscious arrangements, and stories that are treats to your ears. This concert will be a Mother's Day treat for someone special.

TICKETS: $18 Regular; $15 Senior & Military; $11 Student

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Visiting Our Vineyards

Events in Wine Country Callaway Winery Prix Fixe Fridays and Saturday Nights Callaway Vineyard & Winery Enjoy a special prix fixe menu every Friday and Saturday night at Meritage.

For $35 you'll get a starter, an entree and a dessert. Listen to live music while you dine, 5pm to 7pm, Fridays. Call Meritage Photo courtesy: Todd Montgomery for details 951.587.8889 Walk-ins welcome. 32720 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591

SIP Temecula Weekday Passport Tasting We've created this exclusive weekday passport to provide our guests the opportunity to taste award-winning wines produced in Temecula Valley Wine Country. On your self-guided tour, you will visit many family owned wineries

throughout the rolling vineyards in our valley. You choose when, and which wineries to visit out of the participating wineries listed on your passport. For tickets and information go to www.temeculawines.com.

29377 Rancho California Rd., Ste 203, Temecula, CA 92591

Tequila Tastings at Mount Palomar Winery

Mount Palomar Winery is hosting Temecula's only Tequila tasting on our beautiful outdoor patio! You'll get the chance to sample 5 top shelf Asombroso tequilas, including multiple double gold medal winners from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a margarita sample.

Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM $25 Per Person, tickets available at the door Reservations are not required, please come by for tastings anytime between 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday and Sundays only. This is an outdoor event and may be cancelled in the event of bad weather.

33820 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591. wwwmountpalomarwinery.com

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Events in Wine Country

Third Annual Rotary Taste of the World Benefit to be Held

Craft Fair Maurice Carrie Winery

Dog Day Sunday’s at Carol’s Restaurant at Baily Winery

Maurice Car'rie Vineyard and Winery offers a charming arts and craft fair every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5 PM. Located on the front picnic grounds at the beautiful Maurice Car'rie Winery are craft vendors with wares that are handmade such as jewelry, paintings, and ceramics along with fun items like great handbags and designer-style sunglasses. Come spend the afternoon browsing at the fair, or at the Maurice Car'rie extensive gift shop, and enjoy a bottle of great wine and a picnic lunch on the picnic grounds. 34225 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591

Every Sunday is Dog Day Sunday Bring your well-mannered pooches for lunch on the patio in wine country. All dogs will receive a free raffle ticket for a bottle of Baily wine! Purchase a Dog Day T-Shirt, wear it on your next visit and receive a free doggie entree. Doggie menu. Doggie treats. Dog related gift items. Remember to post a picture of your dog at Carol's on our Facebook page. For more information: (951) 6769463. www.bailywinery

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TEENS

MAY 2018

Temecula Freshman Commits to Powerhouse PAC 12 School Holly Hunter, a freshman at Great Oak High School has had an exciting soccer year from being calling into the US Girls National Camp, to playing for the US Deaf Women's National Team. This last week Holly waited until the Easter holiday to share with her family and post that she has verbally committed to play soccer in the Top Powerhouse Conference, the PAC 12, for University of Colorado.

"I am so excited and thankful to announce I have verbally committed to play D1 soccer, and further my education at University of Colorado in the PAC12! Thank you to all my coaches, Kevin Boyd, Cris Araya, Josh Hodges, and the Legends FC Development Academy program for pushing me to be a better soccer player and preparing me to play in the PAC12. Also, thank you to my family and friends for all the support you have given me over the years! Most of all, thank you Coaches Danny Sanchez, Coach Jason Green, and Coach Dave Morgan for giving me this opportunity to play for such an amazing school! I am beyond excited to become a Buf-

falo! #GOBUFFS! #universityofcoloradoboulder #universityofcoloradowomensoccer #cubuffssoccer UCLA, Stanford, Santa Clara and Oregon State were also on her list, but after going on an unofficial visit, Colorado quickly moved into the number #1 spot. "I decided to commit to University of Colorado in the PAC 12 because I wanted to play in one of the top soccer conferences in the nation. Colorado has an amazing soccer program that is looking to win the PAC12 Championships and NCAA National Championships. I hope that I can help contribute to making that goal a reality. " Colorado is going to provide me with a great education. CU offers so many resources to help its students strive to do their best in their classes and majors. I am looking into major in Molecular, Cellular Developmental Biology or Neuroscience, with possibly going into the medical field."

And while Holly Hunter stands out on the soccer field, this couldn’t have been possible if she didn’t excel in the classroom. Hunter sports a cumulative GPA of 4.00 and holds a Board of Directors position for National Charity League, Inc. Temecula Valley Chapter. "This organization has given me an opportunity to not only get involved volunteering in my community, but also learn more about how to be a better leader, in my community, classroom and on the soccer field, which I am hoping to bring to the University of Colorado."

IT’S TIME TO CUT LOOSE! CYT Riverside County Presents Footloose at Linfield Christian School High energy dancing, relatable scenes and an all-around rockin’ time will be showcased as CYT Riverside County presents Footloose as its high school production for a five-show run in May. The musical is CYT’s second show of the winter/spring season as the group is also concurrently producing The Lion King Jr. The curtain opens for a 7 p.m. show on May 10 and drops with a 4 p.m. show on May 13. The production will take place on the Main Stage on the campus of Linfield Christian School in Temecula. Footloose will be directed by Blythe Baker.

Based loosely on true events, Footloose is a story of how strong-willed children have the ability to change the world. When Ren McCormack (played by Kannon Gowan) and his mother (Kelsey Matheson) move from big city Chicago to rural small town Bomont, it’s an adjustment to say the least. The ultra-conservative town has many strict laws, including a ban on dancing, which is one of Ren’s favorite activities to relieve stress. Ren comes into contact with many adults, including Reverend Shaw Moore (Josh McGrew), who wishes to keep the town strict to its conservative values and rules. Ren eventually meets new friends Willard (Mason Neuenschwander) and Ariel (Carol Conradt), and the group sets out to change the town’s rules. It’s a story of overcoming loss, standing up for one’s self and coming together through our similarities.

Based on the 1984 movie starring Kevin Bacon in the title role, Footloose became one of the most popular soundtracks in cinema history. It was made into a Broadway production in 1998 and was nominated for four Tony Awards.

Performance Dates: May 10 at 7 p.m. ~ May 11 at 7 p.m.

May 12 at 2 p.m., 7 p.m. ~ May 13 at 4 p.m.

The Main Stage at Linfield Christian School 31950 Pauba Road Temecula, CA 92592 Tickets are on sale at http://www.cytriverside.org for $14 ($15 at the door).

CYT Riverside County is a non-profit theater arts training program for students ages 4-18. CYT, which is celebrating 25 years in the valley, offers a variety of singing, dancing and performance classes as well as Broadway-style musicals in the fall, winter and spring.

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Murrieta Rotary Announces Four-Way Speech Contest Winners Great Oak High School freshman Olivia Chmiel, 14, took the top prize in the Rotary Club of Murrieta’s Four-Way Test Speech Contest. With the first place, Chmiel was awarded $350 and the opportunity to compete in the Rotary District 5330 competition later this month. The Murrieta contest was held April 11 at the Murrieta Valley Unified School District headquarters.

In second place was Brynne Paiva, a 14-yearold freshman at Murrieta Valley High School, while third place went to Jack Murrieta Rotary’s Four- Way Speech Contest winners were (from left) Brynne Paiva, Olivia Chmiel, Agopian, a freshman at Jack Agopian and Michelle Griffith.

Murrieta Valley High School. The second-place award was $250 and third, $150. A novice award went to Michelle Griffith, 15, and earned the Great Oak High School ninth grader $50.

The Rotary Four-Way Test, which was created in the early 1930s, has been used by businesses, industry, government groups, civic organizations, schools and colleges. An ethical tenet in today’s culture, it states: Of the things that we think, say or do, Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Four-Way Test Speech contestants addressed topics of current interest and importance and were asked to use concepts from the Four-Way Test as methods of discussion or analysis in the body of the speech. Chmiel spoke on indifference and the dangers it poses.

As the first-place winner, Chmiel will advance to the District 5330 com-

Teens - Enjoy a “Study Break” on Monday, May 14 Finals can be so stressful. Take time for a breather at the Study Break teen program on Monday, May 14, 2018 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library (30600 Pauba Road).

What can you do to decompress during this stressful time? Come to the library to hang out with your friends, play games, color, eat pizza, and more. After your study break, you’ll be ready to cram for that next exam.

This Teen Program for Grades 7 – 12 is sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries and limited to 40 participants. Advanced registration begins two weeks prior to scheduled programs and events.

Please register at the library reception desk or by calling (951) 693-8900.

petition to be held April 28 in Riverside.

The Rotary Club of Murrieta was chartered on April 28, 1992. The club is involved in many community and international activities and programs, in cooperation with Rotary International, which has as its theme "Service Above Self."

Club meetings are held Mondays (excepting holidays) at noon at Richie's Diner, 40651 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, in Murrieta. For information regarding the club or membership visit www.murrietarotary.org.

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How To Grow Your Own Organic Blueberries Are you a blueberry lover? If you want to have them available at home, this How To Grow Your Own Organic Blueberries Tutorial will show you in just 6 easy steps Blueberries are a great addition to your diet, packed with nutrients and antioxidants, they have also recently been shown to help with brain function and memory loss. At home we absolutely love blueberries. We make blueberry jello, blueberry snacks, and simply enjoy them fresh all the time. Blueberries are so delicious!

Fresh blueberries are sometimes hard to find in supermarkets and can be expensive if you are buying them out of season. They are over $5.00 for a small box sometimes if you buy organic.

One of my dreams is to have my own organic vegetable and fruit garden. I think it is also great for the kids to learn about real food and where it comes from.

This is why I am sharing with you this How To Grow Your Own Organic Blueberries Tutorial.

You can grow blueberries in a pot if you don’t have a garden. It is really not that complicated and I think a wonderful family activity. Just imagine growing your own organic blueberries. Simply amazing!

1. Choose a nice planting spot and prepare your soil Blueberry bushes need lots of sun and plenty of water, so you need to choose somewhere that gets lots of sunshine and has excellent drainage so you can be

constantly watering them.

You can get your Blueberry Plants from Amazon. They are moderate to easy growing plants. These are 2 1/4 inch potted plants with at least a two inch root system and are at least 3-6 inches tall. You can start growing in 4 inch pots, then re-pot or plant.

2. Give our blueberry bushes enough space Blueberries need quite a lot of room to grow in, so separate your bushes by 2-2.5 feet, or 6 feet space for one bush. If you are planting the bushes in rows, separate them by 8-10 feet.

3. The planting process Blueberries are best planted in spring and fall, as these seasons provide the best conditions for them to thrive. Use about half an inch more planting soil than topsoil, and pack the soil around the root, then add the rest of your soil. Start your bush off with plenty of water and remember to water it well and frequently. Provide at least one inch of water per week.

4. Mulching Sawdust, rind mulch, grass clippings and acid tripe are good mulching material for your blueberries. As they only have shallow roots it is important for them to get nutrients wherever they can.

2-4 inches of mulching material is a good amount, which should be replaced every year.

5. Pruning Keep your plant regularly pruned to ensure it grows strong and healthy. Clip off any flowers and dead shoots.

Tips for pruning: Remove any growths from the bottom of the blueberry bush Clear the dead woods Clip off short and discolored branches Clear about half of the wood 6. Fertilization You should use organic fertilizers on your blueberry bush, and blood meal and cottonseed work best. Avoid using manure as this may damage the plant.

These steps should have you on your way to a fresh crop of blueberries right in your own back garden!

For more ideas about growing, recipes and following the blog go to creativehealthyfamily.com

Incredibly Wholesome 3 Ingredient Blueberry Mousse Prep time 5 mins. Serves: 5-6.

A healthy and delicious family treat.

Author: Ursula Herrera Ingredients • 11 ounces full fat coconut milk (about 1 can or small bottle) • 1 cup fresh blueberries • ¼ cup maple syrup *you can substitute for honey also Instructions 1. Make sure you refrigerate your coconut milk in the back of the refrigerator the night before.

2. Blend all the ingredients together well.

3. Place in small containers.

4. Decorate with some fresh blueberries on top.

5. Refrigerate for a few hours if you like the mousse thicker.

6. Keep refrigerated

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Upcoming Events at Rancho Damacitas Intimate Evening in the Vines Thursday, May 24, 2018 5:00 - 10:00 PM A progressive dinner through wine country with "killer" entertainment by The Killer Dueling Pianos and more! This unique event has grown to be one of our supporters' favorite and it's different each year!

This year, we will enjoy delicious food, wine, and spirits at the Temecula Creek Inn, Wilson Creek Manor, and new views at Pechanga.

Only 100 tickets available so DON'T MISS OUT! www.4kidsfirst.org: INTIMATE EVENING MAY 24 TICKETS

Scott Crane Charity Memorial Golf Tournament Monday, June 11, 2018 Bear Creek Golf Club, Murrieta The Southwest Healthcare's annual golf tournament raising funds to support Rancho Damacitas and TIP (Trauma Intervention Program).

To register your team or sponsor, go to for the form and information: www.4kidsfirst.org or call Tel: (951)302-2317.

May 19, 2018 – Sat. 2:00 pm– “CHAMPIONS” – Temecula Valley Symphony & Chorus present Verdi’s Triumphal March from the opera Aida.

Enjoy Princess Leia’s Theme, Selections from the movie Spartacus the Theme from The Magnificent Seven, and Fanfare for Life composed by Kimo Williams, Vietnam Veteran. Veterans may request free admission to this concert. (Golden Bears Theater, Temecula Valley High School, 31555 Rancho Vista Rd., Temecula).

May 21, 2018 – Mon. 7:30 pm – “MOVIE MAGIC” – Temecula Valley Youth Symphony presents their season finale concert at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Rd., Temecula.

May 26, 2018 – Sat. 3:00 pm – “A TRIBUTE TO HEROES” – Temecula Valley Symphony and the City of Temecula present a FREE CONCERT in front of Temecula Civic Center in Old Town. The program features patriotic selections and music from heroic themed film scores, plus a guest vocalist.

May 2018 Calendar

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

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

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Pet Events

Lake Elsinore Pet Walk Twenty18

Animal Friends of the Valleys is proud to partner with the City of Lake Elsinore for their annual Pet Walk this year! Starting at 9:00am on Saturday, May 12, people and pets from across our Valleys are welcome to come out for a scenic 1.5 mile walk along Diamond Stadium Levee in Lake Elsinore! The event is free for people and their pets, and will feature plenty of local pet-related vendors in our “vendor village” and some goodie bags for the first 100 walkers to make it to the halfway point!

Bark N’ Brew Mondays at Lake Elsinore Storm This year, Animal Friends of the Valleys will bring a featured Pet of the Game to every Monday Home game at Storm Stadium! Catch a Bark 'N Brew Monday, presented by Inland Wharf Brewing Co., and

take in a Storm game with your dog for only an additional $1 while enjoying discounted local craft beer specials.

Cannine Support Teams Spring Gala Fundraiser Join us for an afternoon of great food, excellent music & entertainment, fun, and prizes. Gourmet food, wines, spirits from Mangalitsa by Møsefund (Guido Campellone). Music by the amazing Darla Fox, Comedey entertainment by Jonathan Brooks - among the funniest comedic actors in the business - and “Big Liam” Breunle. The event will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018, 2 – 4 pm at the Grove Theater in Upland. Tickets $100 pp. 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.

951-301-3625 or 951-294-1227

Hot Bites Bringing Anglers to Lake Elsinore Anglers pulling out impressive sport fish every day in Lake Elsinore.

Much needed rain and ongoing fish stockings over the last few years have transformed Lake Elsinore's namesake lake into a haven for anglers.

Largemouth bass, blacknose crappie, bluegill, channel cats, and redear sunfish are among the breeds being caught prolifically in what is Southern California's largest natural, freshwater lake.

Much of the credit for this spring's bounty belongs to the City's ongoing efforts to stock the lake with species that cope well with the water body's unique characteristics including a current maximum depth of only about 20 feet.

"The No. 1 positive thing for the lake is that last year we got some water," said Sergio Fainzstein of Angler Chronicles. "No. 2 is that the City's fish stocking program has been amazing."

Angler Chronicles regularly features Lake Elsinore as a top destination for sports fishing on regional radio and cable TV segments including Fox Sports West.

In the last three years, the City has spent about $150,000 on stockings to improve lake health and expand the sport fishery. The goal is to increase the site's attractiveness as a regional destination.

More than 11,000 pounds of channel catfish as well as 1,780 pounds of largemouth bass have been planted along with 7,975 blacknose crappie (head), 6,150 bluegill (head) and 3,625 redear sunfish (head).

The most recent fish stocking occured on April 30th. Since 2016, the City has been stocking the lake at least three times per year.

Upcoming Lake Elsinore Fishing Events: May 5 & 6 - 6th Annual Dream Extreme Fishing Derby h t t p : / / w w w. l a k e - e l s i n o r e . o r g / Home/Components/Calendar/Event/ 5150/18?curm=5&cury=2018, La Laguna Resort and Boat Launch June 2 - Just 4 Kids Fishing Derby http://www.lake-elsinore.org/ Home/Components/Calendar/ Event/5139/18?curm=6& cury=2018, La Laguna Resort and Boat Launch SHORELINE FISHING AT LAKE ELSINORE http://www.lake-elsinore.org/city-hall/city-departments/ community-services/lake-andaquatic-resources/fishing

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Pet Adoptions of the Month Retrievers and Friends BLISS is a beautiful girl - her name means pure joy.

She is friendly, sweet and loving. Bliss is 7 months old and is looking for a loving home.

MISTY AND CECE are adorable, 6 week old, Australian Shepherd - Lab mix puppies. They have brothers and sisters who are also available. The pups are social and very smart and have been using a pee pad in their foster home. They will be about 50 lbs. when full grown.

LOUIE is an 8 month old Blue Point Snowshoe Siamese. He has personality plus! He is super sweet and loving and great with other cats. Louie was rescued from a local shelter after he was mauled by a dog and required medical attention.

He is fully recovered and looking for a loving home with no dogs.

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

Animal Friends of the Valleys DEZ (ID #396606) is the sweetest 5 year-old Pit Bull who was turned in with his sister due to the former owners becoming allergic. He is super sweet, loves to play, and is great with kids! He’s like a big house-trained teddy bear who just wants to love his people and play with his dog friends! He loves long walks and would have a blast at Lake Elsinore’s Twenty18 Pet Walk coming up on Saturday, May 12! Stop by AFV to meet this sweet boy today!

Did you know that Animal Friends of the Valleys takes in over 700 kittens over the Spring and Summer seasons? That’s why AFV is throwing a virtual kitten shower at https://animalfriendsofthevalleys.com/kitten-shower/ where we are looking for foster parents who could care for those babies most in need, and for donations to help those fosters and our in-house kitten nursery with all of the supplies needed to care for these cute critters! This curious little cutie (ID #395264) and her siblings are almost ready to graduate from our kitten nursery and will soon be looking for their forever homes!

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

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14th Annual Temecula Wine and Music Festival Hawk Ranch ~ 42149 Elm Street, Murrieta Sunday, May 27, 2018 Michael Paulo:

The Temecula Wine and Music Festival will feature Grammy nominated and awardwinning artists as they set the rhythm for a great day of Pop, Jazz and R&B tunes in an atmosphere of relaxation and good times at Hawk Ranch all to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County.

This year’s entertainment line-up includes Kalapana, Gail Jhonson, Michael Paulo, Paul Brown, Blake Aaron, Gregg Karukas, Benji Soul, Rene Paulo and Kanzaki. Along with great music the festival will also be featuring wine tasting from ten local and international wineries.

Tickets for Temecula Wine & Music Festival can be purchased at Tix.com.

Ticket prices start at $40. For additional event information, call 951-696-0184 or visit TemeculaWineAndMusicFestival.com.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS Kalapana: Their songs have bridged generations and they remain the most popular band of all time from Hawaii.

Gail Johnson: Blake Aaron She is known as the first lady of Smooth Jazz but her talent bridges the gap from straight ahead Jazz, R&B, Funk and Gospel.

M i c h a e l Paulo: World Renowned Saxophonist, Festival Host and Producer.

Paul Brown: With over 70 number one hit songs, Paul has been one of the biggest influences in the smooth jazz and R&B genres.

Blake Aaron: His unique style ranges from Rock, Jazz, R&B, Fusion and Latin music. He is a master of the guitar.

Gregg Karukas: Grammy award-winning pianist/composer brings his unique sound to this year’s festival. He is the most sought-after keyboardist and has performed with the top names in the genre.

Benja Soul: Making his Southern California Debut, Benja is a vocalist, pianist, composer, flutist, choir director and minister to mention a few of his many facets.

Rene Paulo: Father of Michael Paulo, Rene is the senior member at the Festival.

Kanzaki: From Japan, this Japanese sax legend is a festival regular representing Yanigasawa Saxophones.

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Old Town Survival Supply Striving to make sure families and their pets are prepared for whatever disaster may come their way.

Old Town Survival Supply is a Temecula, CA based e-commerce company with a focus on providing emergency preparedness and disaster survival products and resources through the website: www.OldTownSurvivalSupply.com.

Old Town Survival Supply is privately owned by a husband and wife team, Scott and Jenn Ressler. “Living in Southern California, we understand the need to be prepared for natural disasters, be it a wildfire or an earthquake,� remarked Scott. The Resslers both have a strong business background and Jenn has even spent a few years as a veterinary technician. They love animals, the outdoors and are avid campers, sharing these experiences with their two sons and two black labs.

Old Town Survival Supply aims to boost awareness, help make sure every family has a plan and is prepared for whatever disaster may come their way. At www.OldTown SurvivalSupply.com you will find a wide variety of emergency survival products for your pet, home, auto, school or business including: already stocked backpacks, long-term storage and dehydrated food, drinking water, first aid kits, fuel sources, multi tools and much more.

OLD TOWN S U R V I VAL S U P P LY

It just may be up to you to make it through the first 72 hours (and longer) without any assistance.

Are You Ready?

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Bringing Spring Into Your Home

By Rita Wood – The Room Arranger

You may already know that decorating affects your well-being, but you might not realize that it also affects the well-being of everyone that lives in and visits your home too. So, lift your spirits, purge your memories of winter and celebrate the beginning of warmer weather. Spring is in the air… and it can be brought into your home too!

With a little creativity, you can give your home a new seasonal look without major investment.

Accessories are a good place to start. Often times you can transform your home just by changing or modifying accessories and it’s much less expensive than buying new furniture!

For example, you can create a new centerpiece for your dining or coffee table by filling clear glass containers with items that remind us of spring. It could be flowers, (artificial or real) or seashells and sand you brought home from vacation. Vary the size and shape of containers used and display together for maximum impact. If you don’t already have glass containers, local thrift shops and yard sales are a great source to find inexpensive, interesting clear glass treasures! Once your containers are filled with beautiful spring themed items, place them on a colorful tray, placemat, table runner, etc. for an additional pop of color. Don’t forget to check your closet too . . . a scarf can make the perfect finishing touch for your table- scape.

Pillows are another inexpensive way to bring spring colors into your home. Instead of buying new ones, try recovering existing sofa pillows with a lightweight floral and/or stripped fabric and plop one in every chair too. Adding a border of pompoms can bring a little fun in as well!

Or, try using your spring inspired scarves (provided you didn’t use them all for your table-scape) for a no-sew quick change . . . they can be easily tied around the pillows you already have for a fresh new look.

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Now let’s talk about paint! Painting is one of my favorite ways to refresh a home and add pizzazz. It creates a lot of value for a small amount of money and can revitalize items that you no longer like or those that may be headed to the trash. Reconsider using your old brass candlesticks and outdated picture frames . . . imagine how beautiful they would be painted a robin’s egg blue, bright yellow, or a crisp clean white. Painting mis-matched items the same color will bring a sense of cohesiveness to your home as well.

Spring is all about the flowers, right? So why not bring some blooms into your home by using floral dishes on your table. (If you didn’t inherit a set from your grandmother you’ll have to create your own!) A fun and inexpensive way to make do this is to visit local resale shops or use on-line sites.

Look for tableware with pretty pastel flowers and build your own set. Keep in mind everything doesn’t have to match, so feel free to combine different patterns and colors. . . eclectic is both practical and in style!

Lastly, we should not forget our sense of smell. Seasonally scented candles scattered throughout your house is a great way to bring the smell of spring into your home. Look for scents such as orange zest, blueberries, wild lavender, ocean mist and seaside grass . . . your nose will thank you!

About Rita Wood, The Room Arranger 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 in a few hours, using the furniture and accessories they already own and love, creating a beautiful comfortable and more functional space they’ll be proud to call home.

Originally from McGraw New York, she studied interior design in New York City and was trained by Laurie Ward, author of “Use What You Have Decorating”. Rita has worked with clients in Upstate New York, Southwest Florida and here in Southern California where she now calls home.

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Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival Entertainment Line-up Saturday, June 2nd The Wallflowers, Lifehouse, Fuel, and Hoobastank will be the headliners.

The Wallflowers are best known for the 1996 album “Bringing Down the Horse.”

Hit songs include “One Headlight,” “6th Avenue Heartache,” “The Difference,” and “Three Marlenas.” Lead singer Jakob Dylan, is the son of folk-rock legend Bob Dylan.

Lifehouse was founded in 1999 by singer/songwriter/guitarist Jason Wade while he was still in his teens. Their 2000 debut album “No Name No Face” placed them on the Billboard Top Ten and sold over 15 million records worldwide.

Fuel celebrates the 20th anniversary of their first studio album “Sunburn” this year. “Sunburn” catapulted the band to the top of both Rock and Alternative Charts and spawned the hit single “Shimmer.”

Hoobastank hits the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival’s Saturday lineup having one of the top 100 YouTube Rock videos with “The Reason.” To date, the video has had over 405 million views. The album by the same name went double platinum and produced the hits “Disappear,” “Same Direction,” and “Out of Control.”

Sunday, June 3rd Justin Moore and Tyler Farr Platinum-selling Country star Justin Moore will Justin Moore headline The Festival Sunday, June 3, at Lake Skinner. Moore’s recent album, Kind of Don’t Care, debuted at #1 and so far, has produced two #1 hits, “You Look Like I Need A Drink,” and “Somebody Else Will.”

Singer/Songwriter Tyler Farr will also headline Country Sunday. Farr is known for his hits “Redneck Crazy,” “A Guy Walks Into a Bar,” and “Whiskey In My Water.”

Moore and Farr are just two acts of the three-day weekend which inTyler Farr cludes concerts on two stages. Celebrating 35 years, the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival features the popular evening "Balloon Glows" on Friday and Saturday night. During the “glow” hot air balloons are inflated and remain tethered to the ground.

As twilight wanes at Lake Skinner, the hot air balloons begin their "light dance." By simultaneously igniting their burners, the pilots create a colorful illumination of the balloon canopies. Towering above the crowd, and flickering to the beat of popular music, the balloons appear to dance.

Festival Highlights and Weekend Events The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival celebrates their 35th anniversary, June 1-3, 2018 just as the Temecula Valley Wine Country celebrates its 50th. With more than 40 wineries in the region, Temecula’s Wine Country is showcased at the Festival. Up to 20 wineries will be featured at the event. There were only six wineries in the Temecula Valley when the Festival began.

Held at Lake Skinner Recreation Area, at the edge of Temecula’s Wine Country, the Festival features dawn hot air balloon launches and flights, evening balloon glows, food pairings, and headline concerts on the main stage. Additional bands are featured on the wine garden stage. Concerts are in general admission ticket price.

Reserved seats are available for an additional fee. Admission is $25 to $45 for adults and $5 for juniors age 6-12. For information visit www.tvbwf.com or call (951) 6766713.

Festival mornings offer spectacular photo opportunities with dozens of hot air balloons ascending into the pristine dawn skies.* Launches begin at 6:30 a.m. and are over by 7:30 a.m. in a show that only an early bird will see. Tethered rides begin around 7:30 a.m. and continue for approximately two hours. Rides are free in a firstcome-first-served basis. *All balloons are weather permitting only. Hot air balloons require clear skies, light winds, and cool temperatures to fly. Evening balloon glows require little to no breezes.

For an elevated wine tasting experience, try the Food and Wine Pairings. These savory sensations include chef demonstrations and descriptions of the wines that were paired to the cuisine served. For those who prefer a pale ale or stout with their food, Stella Artois/Anheuser Busch presents a beer and food pairing venue. Here the cuisine is often prepared with beer as an ingredient.

Check the website for more information or call (951) 676-6713.

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May is Barbecue Month!

In the month of May, it’s time to truly embrace the start of summer with Barbecue – or barbeque – month! Barbecue month was made to observe and celebrate the wonders of the BBQ. A great way of cooking meat, this age-old culinary technique is waiting for you to discover in May – and if you’re in a sunnier part of the world, it’s certainly a good excuse to get friends and family round to share the experience!

The History of Barbecue Month Humans have been cooking meat over a flame for centuries, but exactly where the idea of cooking meat over a grill came from isn’t clear. Supposedly, when Columbus discovered the Americas, he found that many of the natives were roasting meat over a wooden grill. This would give the meat a smoky flavor as it cooked.

Today, it’s such a popular method of preparing meat that there’s a whole range of barbecue cookers you can get hold of – and plenty of different styles.

Small ones can often be seen in homeowner’s back gardens, where they are perfect for catering for small gatherings, whereas large ones seen in commercial settings can be so big that they can cook an entire hog!

If anywhere is most keen on a barbecue, it’s the United States. It’s not uncommon to find that barbecue is not just kept to one season – such as in the UK, where the barbecues tend to only come out during the summer months. All year round, in many parts of the USA you can get hold of deliciously, smoked and barbecued meat. And if there’s a public celebration, you can bet your bottom dollar that there’s going to be barbecues to feed the masses.

How to Celebrate Barbecue Month Since barbecuing is not a difficult method of cooking, this is a great month for you to try it out – even if you’re not really much of a cook! Dust off the barbecue and get your friends and family round for a feast. Make sure to check up on the internet to find some great barbecue recipes, and make sure there’s something for vegetarians to sink their teeth into too! And of course, make sure there’s some homemade BBQ sauce to hand to keep things authentic!

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BBQ Trivia Challenge Mmm... There's nothing like the taste of good, old-fashioned, delicious BBQ! You know you're a huge fan of this classic American favorite, but how much do you really know about barbecue? The team at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse Iowa invites you to test out your BBQ knowledge with our fun barbecue trivia challenge. After answering all of the questions as best you can, check your answers at the end.

Questions

National BBQ Month is: A. July B. August C. June D. May What is the ratio of pigs to people in Iowa?

A: 7:1 B. 5:1 C. 3:1 D: 1:1 Which city was famous for barbecuing turtles in the early 1900s?

A: New York B. Boston C. Cleveland D. Chicago

What is the most popular day for barbecuing?

A. 4th of July B. Memorial Day C. Labor Day D. Veteran's Day

Approximately how many burgers do Americans consume every year?

A. 50 million B. 100 million C. 50 billion D. 100 billion

What foods are barbecued more than anything else?

A. Chicken B. Steak C. Hot Dogs D. Burgers

What is the most popular BBQ sauce flavor in America?

A. Hickory B. Honey C. Mesquite D. Mustard

Which president hosted the first barbecue at the White House?

A. Thomas Jefferson B. Jimmy Carter C. Lyndon B. Johnson D. Herbert Hoover

What foods are barbecued more than anything else?

D. Burgers

What is the ratio of pigs to people in Iowa?

B. 5:1

Approximately how many burgers do Americans consume every year?

C. 50 billion

What is the most popular day for barbecuing?

A. 4th of July

National BBQ Month is: D. May

Which president hosted the first barbecue at the White House?

C. Lyndon B. Johnson

Which city was famous for barbecuing turtles in the early 1900s?

A. New York

ANSWERS

What is the most popular BBQ sauce flavor in America?

A. Hickory

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Community Events and Activities Reality Rally May 3 - 5 This is a unique event for the public to attend any or all the fun events to raise funds for Michelle’s Place.

Lip Sync Showdown, Celebrity Reception, Amazing Race Game, Celebrity Chef Showcase and meet Reality TV Stars from 30 TV shows. Full details www.realityrally.com Volunteers Needed for Reality Rally on May 3rd 4th 5th 2018. Deadline to sign up April 12th. Community Service hours provided. To volunteer go to: www.realityrally.com

Sign Up for the Wine Country Classic May 4 The Wine Country Classic tournament will be held on May 4th, 2018 at the beautiful Temecula Creek Inn. The course features 27-holes of Championship Golf surrounded by over 300 acres of rustic beauty, dramatic elevation changes, sweeping mountain views and year-round sunny weather. Shot Gun Start at 10am.

Each player receives a souvenir polo shirt, goodie bag, golf with cart, lunch and banquet dinner. Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Raffle Prize Donations. Register to play at www.temecula.org. For more information: 951-676-5090.

Smart MOMS Join SMART Moms on May 6, 13, 20 and 27th from 5-7pm at Murrieta Church of Christ. We provide an educational or fun program for the moms as well as a children's program for infants through 5th grade and a middle and high school mentoring program for 6th-12th grade. Dinner is provided for the whole family! There is no cost or obligation. Come join us! For more information, see www.SmartMoms.info or call 951-375-2594.

Parenting Classes Mama's Mimosa Monday / Support Group and Coaching for Moms - May 7th from 10-11 am. For additional details, contact Traci at 951-240-1407. [We also offer parenting classes and other support. Please contact Traci at 951-240-1407 or traci@alovingway.com for dates and additional information.

MSJC Annual Student Art Exhibition through May 10 The exhibit is open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Thursday at the San Jacinto Campus Art Gallery, Bldg. 1400 located at 1499 N. State St., 92583. This group show celebrates the immense talent of the student artists at both the San Jacinto and Menifee Valley campuses. Participating artworks are nominated by instructors whose selection criteria are to represent the best examples and a wide range of subject matter and media including drawing, painting, two-dimensional and three-dimensional design, ceramic arts, sculpture, bronze casting, photography and digital illustration.

The gallery is free and open to the public. For more information contact John Knuth at 951-487-3585 or jknuth@msjc.edu

Stonecroft Temecula Women’s Luncheon Please join us for our May luncheon. Gloria Castillo, from Chicpaper Designs, shares beautiful handmade creations for all occasions. The Speaker, Tamara Chamberlain, will talk about “Being Inspired by Mom.” Luncheon is held Thursday, May 17th, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Cost is $22 at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula. Reservations and cancellations required, please call Christine 951.677.8187 or cw4cwc@verizon.net

Bring in snack/hygiene donations for deployed troops and enter to win awesome raffle prizes such as MindTrap Escape Room Tickets, Mulligans tickets, Pirates Dinner tickets, an HD real time drone and much more! This is a free public event so bring your family and friends.

First Bloom Celebration Sunday, May 20th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Temecula Valley Rose Society will host their First Bloom Celebration and plant sale at Rose Haven Heritage Garden, 30592 Jedediah Smith Rd., corner of Cabrillo, in Temecula. Bring water and a comfortable outdoor chair and join us for an afternoon of gorgeous rose blooms plus a 2 p.m. performance of chamber music by The Windsong Consort, including Cindy Anne Broz on flute, Mark Margolies on clarinet, Cindy Smith on oboe, Eduardo Contreras on French horn and Katherine Ortega on bassoon.

For more information call Virginia Boos 951-695-1689.

Canyon Lake Choraleers Canyon Lake Choraleers will perform "BEST OF BIG BAND!" on May 20 at 3 pm at the Canyon Lake Lodge, directed by Lorilee Bajema and accompanied by Elsinore High Advanced Jazz Ensemble. Concertgoers will hear music of the 1920's, 1930's and 1940's, including "Blue Skies," "Embraceable You," and "Java Jive".

The Jazz Ensemble will perform favorites like "Autumn Leaves," "Misty" and "In the Mood." A raffle that includes a cash prize will be held. Tickets are General $15/VIP $20. Non-POA members can arrange gate entry through a resident or Choraleers member or by contacting Choraleers Secretary Sylvia Simmons at sylviaccmax@gmail.com.

Temecula Valley Newcomers Club The nest Meeting and Luncheon will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

Come join us for our Creative Hats Luncheon on Monday, May 21 at 11 a.m. Prizes for the most creative hats. Let your imagination run wild and have fun!! 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. See what it’s all about at the TVNC monthly luncheon at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Rd, Temecula. Paid reservations are Required at least one week prior to the luncheon, please call Anne (951) 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, Bamboo House 27473 Ynez Road, Temecula, Temecula CA at 6 pm. Each month the location alternates between Bamboo House 27473 Ynez Road, Temecula and Sposito’s located at 28120 Jefferson Ave Suite 207, Temecula CA. Menifee Nafe meets the 2nd Wednesday at 11:30 at Merna's Cafe and Grill 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd, Sun City, CA 92586 (behind Stater Brothers) Murrieta Nafe meets the 4th Thursday of each month at noon at RJ's Sizzlin' Steer 41401 Kalmia Street.

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

New Toasstmaster’s International Club Ribbon Cutting - Valley Resource Center Join the Valley Resource Center for our Ribbon Cutting May 17th at 4:00 pm.

Food will be provided by Which Which and Archibald’s, there will be a free archery booth courtesy of Faith Archery, a photo experience by TapSnap1215, community partner booths, veteran resources, and lots of fun!

Community partner booths include the SAFE Program, VFW Post 1956, Veteran Sisters, Freedom Fest, OP Realty, Temecula Vet Center, and more. Get to know local organizations and what they offer and find out about the many programs the Valley Resource Center provides.

Don’t procrastinate any longer! Now is the time to become more confident in public speaking! Toastmaster’s International has been the “GO TO” organization for more than 90 years. If you are serious about improving your public speaking and leadership skills, this is the place for you. The key focus of Toastmaster’s International is to provide a friendly and supportive environment where members become more confident and compelling speakers. A new Toastmaster’s club, The Next Level was launched March 1, 2018 and meets every Thursday, 12:10-1:10 pm. We meet at 29995 Technology Drive, Suite 203, Murrieta, 92563. Join us as we grow together! RSVP 951 775-0615 or 951 723 7691.

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Bark N’ Brew Mondays at Lake Elsinore Storm This year, Animal Friends of the Valleys will bring a featured Pet of the Game to every Monday Home game at Storm Stadium! Catch a Bark 'N Brew Monday, presented by Inland Wharf Brewing Co., and take in a Storm game with your dog for only an additional $1 while enjoying discounted local craft beer specials.

Canine Support Teams Spring Gala Fundraiser Join us for an afternoon of great food, excellent music & entertainment, fun, and prizes. Gourmet food, wines, spirits from Mangalitsa by Møsefund (Guido Campellone). Music by the amazing Darla Fox, Comedey entertainment by Jonathan Brooks - among the funniest comedic actors in the business - and “Big Liam” Breunle. The event will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018, 2 – 4 pm at the Grove Theater in Upland.

Tickets $100 pp. 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. 951-301-3625 or 951-294-1227.

Fashion Show and Luncheon Sun City United Methodist Women will host a fashion show and luncheon on June 9 from 11am at Sun City United Methodist Church located at 30220 Carmel Road. Fashions provided by Dress Barn. Lunch included sandwich wraps, waldorf salad, chips, dessert and iced tea or coffee. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance with proceeds going to fund world wide mission benefitting women, children and youth. For information call Peggy Simmons at 951-239-1073 or 951-834-3769 by June 1.

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.

Community Outreach Ministry is Raising Scholarships to Send Needy Children to Summer Camp The summer camp is for youngsters elementary through high school ages. Each scholarship is about $250 per camper for three nights and includes transportation,

food, lodging and recreational activities. We welcome donations in any amount to help positively impact campers with an incredible life-changing adventure. Donations are accepted at communityoutreachministry.org or contact us by phone at (951)698-7650.

Adriana’s Cocina Full Service Catering Adriana’s Cocina specializing in Gourmet Mexican Food, Offering Full Service Catering and Delivery Service. Book your Next business luncheon, School Function, Birthday, Wedding with us and Receive a free Appetizer or Salad. Also offering individual grab and go meals for free delivery. Providing fresh food, fine ingredients with exceptional flavor. www.adrianascocina.net 760-687-8632

Jacob’s House Jacob's House is a home of refuge where families and loved ones of those hospitalized in traumatic medical need can find lodging, hope, comfort, and inspiration.

We are a community resource dedicated to serving families in crisis. We do this by providing a shelter for physical, emotional, and spiritual support. A hospital referral is required by a Temecula Valley hospital to receive services. For more information please call Jacob's House at 951 452-2627 or visit our website at www.jacobshousetemecula.org

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Support the Wings and Rotors Academy in S’Winging Style

By Carol Malin

“It don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got that swing” … Enjoy an evening of 1940s era music featuring the Swing Dames, an Andrews Sisters tribute and Big Band music on May 19 at the Wings and Rotors Academy first annual fundraiser dinner.

F4H-1s Phantom fighter jet.

Wings and Rotors Academy and the Aviators of Tomorrow Brittany and Daniel Greer saw the need to expand Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs and make them interesting for kids. Not by bringing STEM programs down to a child’s level, but by showing students that the sky’s the limit. In July 2017 the Greers opened Wings and Rotors in Murrieta and introduced courses geared to enhance opportunities for the next generation of aviation professionals. The Greers are FAA certified flight instructors and working with them at the academy are 12 volunteer instructors, all aviation career professionals.

“The academy hosts guest speakers with a myriad of aviation experience that bring inspiration to our students,” says Greer. “We want our students to not only meet but develop relationships with everyday heroes. Last year USAF (ret.) Major General Randy Ball came to speak to the students about his experience flying combat missions, and commanding a squadron at March AFB, Riverside. Members of the Golden Triangle Amateur Radio Club brought Ham radios and explained the importance of Ham radio communications during disaster situations such as last season’s hurricanes. Other speakers include airline pilots and aircraft mechanics. All extend valuable insights for students interested in aviation and open their eyes to the multitude of careers available, such as air traffic control, FAA, communications, engineering, and of course, piloting.”

The school holds weekly classes, Saturday workshops, and offers mentorship programs. On the schedule for summer session: Private Pilot and Drone Pilot Ground School for Kids, and Family Movie Nights in the hangar. Information, class pricing and sign-ups online at www.wingsandrotorsacademy.com.

2018-2019 schedules to be released end of summer.

Academy Allied with Wings and Rotors Museum The Wings and Rotors Air Museum displays a slice of military aviation history housed in hangars at the French Valley Airport in Murrieta. A dedicated group of pilots, technicians, and mechanics have come together at the museum. A veteran helicopter pilot, Pat

Rodgers, with five decades of aviation experience, is the museum’s executive director.

Last year Rodgers opened space for the Wings and Rotors Academy at the museum site, seeing this as an excellent way to inspire budding aviators.

Retired USAF Master Sergeant, Shayne Meder, works at the museum as a restoration technician. Meder says, “The museum’s collection stars a F4H-1s Phantom fighter jet that the Navy used for flight and weapons testing.

The assemblage also includes a UH-1B Huey helicopter, OH-58 helicopter (world record flight by Rodgers), C45 Expeditor aircraft, and a twin-engine B26 Marauder

Wings and Rotors Academy offers courses geared to enhance opportunities for the next generation of aviation professionals.

bomber, as well as military uniforms and other artifacts. Visitors often tell us they wonder what is under the hood of flying machines. Here they can get a good look at all the gears and gauges during the restoration process. So, they’ve come to the right place! Vets come here with their families and the backdrop of the aircraft helps bring their history into view.”

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The B26 is under restoration at the museum. This plane flew missions during WWII piloted by Capt. Benjamin Shoenfeld, USAAF, and was assigned to the 11th Air Force, 73rd Bombardment Squadron, Anchorage, AK. Returning from a mission in 1942 the plane went down in an ice storm, all survived but one crew member. The plane was recovered in 2000 by the Aerospace Heritage Foundation and was acquired by the Wings and Rotors Museum. Human stories connect to the aircraft housed at the museum. Cheryl Carey, daughter of the B26 pilot, learned that the plane was at the museum and made a trip to see it last month. She is writing a book about her father’s life and visiting the museum is the final chapter. The museum created a tag from the plane’s original skin, stamped with the serial number, and presented it to Carey as a way to remember and honor her father’s service.

Museum staff share interesting stories with visitors about the military and the aircraft. Occasionally stories are about the crew. One story is about restoration tech Shayne Meder. Meder has painted impressive images of the stars and stripes, eagles, hawks, scorpions, and warriors onto the skins of 65 active duty military aircraft, as well as a number of static aircraft. Not long ago she painted aviation wings on the USS America LHA-6 warship. A salute to Meder; she paints for military units at no cost except travel and materials. Meder has worked at the Wings and Rotors Museum since 2005, and prior worked at Castle AFB Museum and March Field Air Museum.

View a gallery of her work at FlyGirlPainters.com.

Isaac Gumbert gets hands on experience at Wings and Rotors Academy.

Wings and Rotors Academy Wings and Rotors Air Museum Museum hours: M - F from 9 am - 4 pm Flex hours Sat: 9 am - 2 pm, call ahead 37350 Sky Canyon Dr. Murrieta CA. 92563 951 662-5653

Judy and Pat Rogers with Cheryl Carey honoring Cheryl’s father’s service during WW2.

Take Me to the Fundraiser on May 19 The Academy invites you to attend their first annual fundraiser dinner. Catered dinner, dancing, silent auction, raffles and prizes. Come dressed in ‘40s attire to add to the fun. Ages 18+. Cocktails at 5:30 pm, dinner 6:30 pm, music and dancing ‘til 9:30 pm, so spit-shine those shoes. Tickets $60 per person, $100 couple, buy online www.wingsandrotorsacademy.com or call 951 286-1082. Proceeds benefit aviation STEM education programs at the Wings and Rotors Academy.

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Queen Mary, Long Beach, California

By Arlene Lehtone If you are looking for a fun summer excursion, full of history and glam, take a day and enjoy exploring the Queen Mary, a luxury liner, war ship and today a floating maritime museum and hotel.

The R.M.S. (Royal Mail Ship) Queen Mary is on the National Register of Historic Places. This retired ocean liner sailed the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967 for the Cunard Line (then the Cunard-White Star). During her illustrious career, she played many roles, from being an elegant ocean liner to serving as a World War II troopship.

Larger, faster and more powerful than the Titanic, the 1,000-foot ship, which was named for the wife of George V, started its life when its first keel plate was laid in 1930 in Clyde, Scotland. She was designed to be the world’s biggest ocean-liner, the first of Cunard’s two-ship weekly service from Southampton to Cherbourg to New York, in answer to European super-liners of the late 1920’s and early 1930’s. The depression delaying construction, she was launched by her namesake, Her Majesty Queen Mary of England in September 1934, and she made her maiden voyage May 1936 from Southampton, England.

Sir Winston’s offers elegant dining aboard the luxurious Queen Mary.

The Queen serves as a hotel & museum preserving a slice of history for people to tour and enjoy.

In her prime, the upper-class believed a transatlantic crossing on the legendary Queen Mary was the only civilized manner to travel, and she held the record for the fastest-ever North Atlantic crossing; her cruising speed was 28.5 knots.

For three years, the 81,237 gross ton grand ocean liner, which was deemed the peak of luxury cruising, hosted the world’s rich and famous across the Atlantic, including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Bob Hope (on board when England declared war on Germany), Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, David Niven, Mary Pickford, George and Ira Gershwin, and Sir Winston Churchill (who traveled under great secrecy under the code name “Colonel Warden”).

Her Role in World War ll The outbreak of World War II, September 1939, found the elegant lady Queen Mary approaching the completion of her 143rd Atlantic crossing. She sailed from Southampton four days earlier, with 2,332 passengers, the majority being Americans wanting to escape the inevitable European strife. The Queen left her civilian life, luxury travel stopped, and she was transformed into a World War II military transport troopship called “The Grey Ghost,” because of her battleship gray camouflage paint job and astonishing stealth.

To transform a passenger cruise ship into a working military vessel, the Queen’s luxury appointments were off-loaded. Armament was added to her top decks, and a coat of paint masked her identity. When she arrived at Australia in 1940, rows of wooden bunks and canvas hammocks materialized throughout the ship. The men slept in continuous shifts, and sleeping berths were called “hot bunks,” as they never cooled off.

The Historic Queen Mary, photo courtesy Arlene Lehtone

Hitler offered $250,000 to anyone who could sink the Queen Mary, presenting Germany’s highest honor, though no submarine touched her. She lived up to her name, “The Grey Ghost,” invisible when needed. A troop carrier during her years of military service from March 1940 to September 1946, she was united in service by her sister ship, the Queen Elizabeth. By the end of World War II, the ship had carried over 800,000 troops, journeyed over 600,000 miles, and performed a momentous role in every leading Allied campaign. Her exceptional speed, size and ability to safely navigate routes, made her perfect for assignments, along with troop transport.

She survived a collision at sea, set the record for carrying the most people on a floating vessel (16,683), and took part in the D-Day invasion. She carried a total of 765,429 military personnel, sailed a total of 569,429 miles, carried up to 15,000 troops at one time, and carried wounded returning to the United States.

She becomes a maritime museum and hotel in 1971.

Its duty to the war accomplished, the Queen Mary was refurbished, and continued her elegant cruises in 1947, carrying on with weekly service between Southampton, Cherbourg, and New York. By the early 1960’s, transatlantic cruises were out of fashion, when air travel became affordable. In 1963, the ship began cruises to the Canary Islands and the Bahamas. She was sold as a floating maritime museum and hotel, making her last voyage to the Port of Long Beach in 1967. Withdrawn from British Registry, she officially turned proprietorship over to the City of Long Beach. After 1,001 successful Atlantic crossings, she was permanently docked in 1971.

Lloyd and I found four restaurants located on this stupendous ship, including two award-winning restaurants, with fine dining and ocean views; and casual spots for lighter fare and cocktails. For elegant dining, is Sir Winston’s (named for Sir Winston Churchill), and the casually elegant Chelsea serves sumptuous seafood and savory steak delicacies.

The harbor view Promenade Café serves snacks and casual meals. A popular Champagne Sunday Brunch is served in the Grand Salon, the Queen Mary’s original First-Class Dining Room. The Art Deco Observation Bar has fine spirits and cocktails.

Many scenes were shot for films, television movies, and mini-series aboard the Queen Mary.

By the late 1960’s, nearly all the great liners were gone, but the exceptional Queen Mary remains, proud and regal for generations to enjoy, her decks resonating with echoes from her glorious military and civilian careers.

She now serves as the Art Deco Queen Mary Hotel and Museum.