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And the Non-Profit/Service Organization of the Year is…..

Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation.

Pictured left to right: Glen Alan Miller - Senator Jeff Stone's office, Brenda Dennstedt - Congressman Ken Calvert's office, Lou Ellen Ficke - SRPNEF Board Member, Ginger Greaves - SRPNEF Executive Director, Velma Hamilton - SRPNEF Board Member, Jonathan Ingram - Mayor Pro Tem City Photo by - Kipp Cochran, KC Photography of Murrieta, Supervisor Chuck Washington

Saturday, August 19 was an exciting evening for the non-profit which is entering its 15th year of fostering youth environmental stewardship by providing environmental education programs in Southwest Riverside County.

The recognition was presented at the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce’s 57th Annual Awards Celebration at the Pechanga Resort and Casino.

The Foundation’s mission is to educate and empower youth to appreciate, preserve and protect nature. “We are a unique philanthropic niche with

a focus on providing our young citizens experiences that reconnect them to nature and guide them towards a life of environmental stewardship”, said Executive Director Ginger Greaves. “We are beyond excited to receive this award from the business community and are uplifted by the recognition.”

Since 2003, the organization has served schools and students in 10 Southwest Riverside school districts, over 112,000 youth in grades 3-12 and raised approximately $2,100,000 to support an Environmental Education Pathway program. The program consists of seven nature education and habitat studies components, and a scholarship program for graduating seniors who are pursuing studies in the environmental sciences. Using the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve and local creeks and rivers as outdoor classrooms and field work sites, the programs are also designed to support classroom teachers by augmenting their science and environmental science curriculum requirements.

Programs are supported by membership, special events and grants.

To volunteer, become a member or to donate to the scholarship fund, visit www.srpf.org, email info@srpf.org or call 800369-4620.

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How to Braise Meat

Braising Meat Makes it Tender and Succulent

Want to learn how to braise meat? Braising is a form of moist-heat cooking that breaks down connective tissues in tough cuts of meat, leaving them tender and succulent.

Most braising recipes employ the same basic steps. Once you learn the basics of how to braise meat, you'll be able to make braised beef brisket, short ribs, spare ribs — pretty much any braised meat recipe.

Finally, because tough cuts of meat tend to be cheaper, braising is a cooking technique that can save you money.

Time Required: One to five hours.

Here's How

1. Choose the right cut of meat.

The best cuts of meat for braising are heavily exercised cuts, such as those from the shoulder, leg or rump of the animal, as well as ones that contain a lot of connective tissue, like the chuck, shank, brisket,and oxtail.

2. Preheat your oven to 300°F.

3. Pat the meat dry with paper towels. This will help you get a nice brown crust on the meat in the next step. Trim off any excess fat.

4. Heat a small amount of oil in a heavy-bottomed oven-proof braising pan or Dutch oven over high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the meat. Brown the meat for a minute or two on all sides. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside

5. Lower the heat to medium and add aromatic vegetables like chopped onions, leeks, carrots, and celery. You could also add a few cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed.

Sauté for a few minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.

6. Deglaze the pan with a flavorful liquid, such as stock, broth or wine. Scrape off any roasty bits (called fond) from the bottom of the pan and bring the liquid to a simmer.

This liquid will add flavor to the braise. The long, slow, moist heat of braising is the best way to soften tough cuts of meat.

7. Return the meat to the pot along with some sort of acidic ingredient like diced tomatoes.

The acid helps break down the tough connective tissues in the meat. If you used wine in the previous step, that will work. But tomatoes are always a nice ingredient to add to a braise.

8. Check the level of the braising liquid. The liquid should just barely cover the meat. You can now add other flavorings and seasonings, like whole peppercorns or bay leaves.

9. Bring the braising liquid back to a simmer, then cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and transfer it to the 300°F oven.

10. Braise for 1 to 5 hours, depending on the size of the meat. Figure about an hour per pound.

11. Remove the pan from the oven. To make a sauce or gravy from the braising liquid, first make a roux, then whisk some of the braising liquid (strain it first) into the roux until it thickens. Cook on low heat for a few minutes, then season.

Tips

1. I specified an oven temperature of 300°F, but sometimes I'll go to 275° or even 250° if I have a larger piece of meat and want to cook it a bit longer.

2. If you're braising shanks, make a few vertical (i.e., parallel to the bone) cuts in the outer membrane so that the meat won't twist out of shape while it braises.

Some chefs like to remove the membrane altogether, but it's a lot of work and not really worth it. The long braising will pretty much dissolve that membrane anyway.

3. Oven braising is best because the meat is cooked with indirect heat. But if you don't have an oven-safe pot, you can braise on the stovetop over low heat. You'll have to check it periodically to make sure the liquid is simmering, not boiling.

4. To cool and store braised meat, it's best to leave the meat in the braising liquid so that it doesn't dry out.

Pick up all your fine meats at the Naughty Pig Butcher shop in Murrieta!

25359 Madison Ave., Murrieta 951-677-1372 www.naughtypig1.com

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EDUCATION Teacher Job Outlook Trend...................................................................7

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ENTERTAINMENT Performances at the Community Theater...........................................27

EVENTS The Greek Festival ..............................................................................10 The Chef Open....................................................................................12 Classic Cooking with Martha Culbertson ...........................................13 The Fit Color Run for Families ............................................................16 Western Days in Old Town Temecula..................................................26 September is National Preparedness Month ......................................32 The Torch Run.....................................................................................35 Community Events..............................................................................42 911 Remembrances............................................................................46

FAITH Partnership Makes it Possible ............................................................28 Do Not Fear.........................................................................................29

FAMILY The SoCal Fair ....................................................................................18 Don’t Be a Victim of Mortgage Fraud .................................................22 The Reading Circle..............................................................................30 Family- Now that School has Resumed .............................................38

HEALTHY LIVING Tips for a Healthy Home .....................................................................34

HOME Habitat for Humanity Celebrates ........................................................20

JUST FOR FUN Things to Celebrate in September ........................................................8

KIDS Plan a Unicorn Themed Party .............................................................14 The Peanuts Pumpkin Train ................................................................15 Student Graduates from Space Camp ...............................................17 The SoCal Fair Coloring Contest ........................................................18

PETS Pets for Adoption ................................................................................41

RECIPES How to Braise Meat ..............................................................................5 Vegetarian Tostada..............................................................................11 Blackberry Triffle w/Custard Filling .....................................................36

SENIORS Should Elderly Parents Live Alone? ....................................................33

VISITING OUR VINEYARDS Live Music in the Vineyards ................................................................44

support local businesses O2 Alive and Well .........................................................34 Animal Friends of the Valley..........................................41 Anthony's Ristorante ....................................................13 Artistic Expressions Permanent Makeup.......................36 Auction for Autism ........................................................31 Azuza Pacific University ...............................................39 Barons Market.................................................................9 Big Horse Feed Helping our Heroes ................................2 Butterfield Dog Grooming .............................................40 California Technical Academy .........................................7 Center for Life Change ..................................................35 Coldwell Banker ............................................................47 Congregation B'nai Chaim.............................................25 Constitution Association, Inc. .......................................42 Corn Maze at Big Horse Feed ........................................21 Crush Event in Wine Country ........................................44 Days of Wine & Chocolate ............................................45 Direct Electric Co. ...........................................................3 Elks Golf Tournament....................................................20 Faith Armory ...................................................................4 Farmers Wife, The.........................................................27 Fast Signs Banner Sale .................................................25 Fast Signs Flag Sale ......................................................23 First Light Home Care ...................................................33 Geri Fit in Wildomar ......................................................43 Grace Evangelical Free ..................................................28 Heyday Productions......................................................44 Honeycutt Farms...........................................................10 Hunters Pumpkin Patch ................................................17 Jeweler by Design.........................................................37 Jewel Scene ..................................................................23 Living Jen .....................................................................35 Menifee Bible Church ....................................................28 Mad Mike's Gourmet Sausages ....................................10

Michelle's Place Walk of Hope ......................................33 Morton Grabel Law Offices ...........................................22 My Grannys' Attic Flea Market ......................................26 NAFE Meetings..............................................................42 Naughty Pig Gourmet Meats ...........................................5 Oak Grove Golf and Chef Open......................................13 Orange Empire Pumpkin Train ......................................15 Plumber- Ron Dumas ...................................................20 Polar Ice .......................................................................42 Powers Dentistry ..........................................................39 Richard Shuldiner O. D. ...............................................32 Rose Society, The .........................................................43 Sizzler ...........................................................................11 SoCal Fair Coloring Contest Entry ................................19 SoCal Fair Coloring Contest ..........................................18 Stater Brothers .............................................................48 Storm Baseball..............................................................24 Subscriptions..................................................................6 Sweet Cheeks Skin & Body Care ...................................38 Swim to Shore ..............................................................14 Temecula Newcomers Club ...........................................42 Temecula Recycling-Surplus Corner .............................19 Temecula United Methodist Church ..............................43 Temecula Valley Symphony Calendar............................23 Temecula Valley Symphony...........................................24 Temecula Women's Connection ....................................43 Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill .............................................26 Twirlers Square Dance Club ..........................................42 Van Avery Prep .............................................................16 Vitality Medical Group...................................................35 Wahoo's Free Concert.....................................................5 Wines for Canines.........................................................40 Word Search .................................................................17 Word Search Answer Key..............................................17

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Teacher Education Job Outlook Trend

By Drake Levasheff, PhD

For a long time, the outlook for teaching jobs in California was unfavorable due to decreases in student-aged population and statewide budget issues that drove increased classroom sizes. But now macro education trends and new legislation indicate that now may be a good time to pursue a teaching credential.

An April report by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) delivered a positive sign for those watching the teacher education market: after eleven consecutive years of declining numbers, awarding of teaching credentials has increased each of the last two academic years. In other words, after students were moving away from teaching credential programs and pursuing other employment options for more than a decade, they are now turning to teacher credential programs in increased numbers.

At the same time, a February survey of the state’s districts by the California School Boards Association and the Learning Policy Institute in Palo Alto indicates that there is increased teacher demand. Three quarters of districts struggled to fill their openings for last year’s school year. Furthermore, the number of intern credentials, permits and waivers issued by the state more than doubled between 2012 and 2016.

A number of solutions have been or are being evaluated by California lawmakers. They are considering legislation that will enhance benefits for teachers and removing barriers to teacher education. One such piece of legislation, which allows students to complete their teaching credential as part of a fouryear bachelor’s degree program, was just signed by Governor Jerry Brown. All in all, these steps contribute to the broader narrative about increased teacher demand.

The statewide situation of the last couple of years aligns with what has been happening in Southwest Riverside County. Graduates of Azusa Pacific University's Education Programs in Murrieta continue to find teaching jobs in the local area.

Positions have been plentiful in Perris, Val Verde USD, Hemet, and other local districts.

No one is guaranteed a position, regardless of which teacher preparation program a student completes.

That said, Azusa Pacific graduates continue to have success because of our long-standing presence in the

region, the numerous alumni working in local districts, and the strong reputation of our programs. It doesn't hurt that Azusa Pacific's School of Education is nationally accredited and the seventh largest awarder of teaching credentials in California!

Teaching positions are in demand, and there many good avenues for those looking for a teaching credential in Southwest Riverside County. As demand continues to grow, it becomes increasingly important to add new, welltrained teachers to the workforce.

Drake Levasheff, PhD is the Senior Director at Murrieta Regional Campus, Azuza Pacific University.

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Let’s Celebrate in September!

Someone somewhere will celebrate these days!!

And everyone should celebrate the Guacamole Day!!!

Be Late for Something Day Celebrated : September 5

Be Late For Something Day is a great day to be a procrastinator. If you are among the millions of us who never seem to be able to stay on schedule, then you will certainly enjoy today.

Being late for something as a common occurrence. It's caused by a whole host of reasons. Some are intentional, some are not. Fall behind schedule early in the day today, and you will be late for everything that follows. Doctors and lawyers are notoriously late for something....their appointment with you! It's proper to be "fashionably late" for parties.

Fight Procrastination Day Celebrated: September 6

Fight Procrastination Day is today. It's a day to get things done, a call to action.

To many people, procrastination is a way of life. The more difficult the action or decision, the easier it is to join the league of procrastinators. As a procrastinator, you are in very good company. You can even become a card carrying member of a Procrastinator's club.

Today is a day to fight procrastination. Make a decision. Take action. Do it now.

Do it today. It may be hard to do. But, you will be glad you did.

Theme of the Day: “Never put of until tomorrow, what you can do today!" ... Mark Twain

On September 23, 1952, Richard Nixon gave a speech that directly addressed and explained the issue. He assured the public that he did not use any of the funds for personal use. Towards the end of the speech, he stated that his daughters had received a dog, which they named "Checkers", as a gift. He said they would keep the dog.

This speech quickly became known as the "Checkers" speech, and went on to be one of the better speeches in American political history.

With "Checkers" the dog included in the speech, this day was sometimes referred to as Dogs in Politics Day.

Ask a Stupid Question Day Celebrated: September 28 or last school day of September

Today is Ask a Stupid Question Day. It's your opportunity to speak up, and to ask all those questions you were afraid to ask. All those questions that you thought were too stupid or dumb to ask have been piling up all year long. Today is the day to unload them. C'mon give it a try. Nobody will laugh......we hope.

This may be a stupid question, but I will ask it anyway...... Teachers say there is no such thing as a stupid question. Or, that no question is too stupid to ask. If this is true, then why do your classmates laugh when you ask a question? Yes, kids can be cruel. But, if you have a question, there's no better place to ask, than in the classroom.

National Mud Pack Day Celebrated: September 30

National Grandparent’s Day Celebrated: First Sunday after Labor Day

National Mud Pack Day is today. Pile on the facial. Ladies, this is your day. Guys, you can get a mud pack facial, too. Just don't let your buddies know that you did!!

Mud packs were once the rage for facial treatments. It is still popular. But, the mud in facials has been replaced with a variety of other ingredients. It is supposed to keep the skin young, soft and supple. Does it work? Girls who use it, swear by it.

Did you know? A mud pack is a quick treatment for bee stings. Use it, if needed, when you are out on a hike, or until you can get to a place to be treated for bee and wasp stings.

Celebrate today with a mud pack. Guys, make this a special day by buying a gift certificate for a facial for your special lady. Make sure to tell her it’s not that she needs it. Rather, it’s because it is comforting, and will make her feel good.

No News is Good News Day Celebrated: September 11

Guacamole Day Celebrated: September 16

It is only right and fitting that one day of the year is set aside to honor our grandparents. It is time to celebrate those special people who are always there with a hug, a kiss, a cookie, something special, or take us somewhere.

National Grandparent's Day originated in 1978. Then President Jimmy Carter declared it to be the first Sunday after Labor Day. If you can, enjoy the day with them.

That is the greatest gift they can receive from you. If you can't see them, call them, or Skype. When you call, make sure you have the time for a long conversation. Remember, grandparents will always ask about you first and listen intently to everything you have to say. They are never rushed or in a hurry. They are there just for you.

Turn off all news broadcasts. Today is No News Is Good News Day. We all could use a little good news.

No Radio broadcasts. No Television newscasts. And, heaven forbid...avoid the newspaper at all costs. (But not this one) Your local fish wrapper is always filled with bad news. The news media thrives on bad news. Take a day off from all the bad news.

Checkers Day and Dogs in Politcs Day Celebrated: September 23

Get out the Checker Board. Today is Checkers Day. So, do you want the red checkers? Or, the black ones? It may surprise you to know that it is also Dogs in Politics Day. Read on, and we will explain the connection.

Origin of Checkers Day: In 1952, Richard M. Nixon was a candidate for Vice-President of the United States, running with Dwight D. Eisenhower. Media speculation centered around an $18,000 campaign contribution and speculation that Nixon may have used some for his personal use. In a brilliant political maneuver, Nixon took his case to the American people.

The unofficial holiday celebrates the delicious Mexican side-dish or dip made of avocados. Usually eaten as a side-dish, guacamole has been a part of traditional Mexican cuisine since the time of the Aztecs. Today, the dip, whose name comes from an Aztec dialect Nahuatl and means guacamole sauce, is a popular side-dish, salad addition and party dip all around the world.

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Dining

The Temecula Greek Festival October 14 and 15, 2017

All day fun for all ages!

Enjoy a cup of Greek or American coffee in the morning while snacking on some delicious Greek pastries. Try the baklava, diples (fried honey rolls), galatoboureko (custard), loukoumades (fritters in honey and cinnamon), melomakarona (spice cookie dipped in honey), kourambiethes, kataifi, ek mek kataifi, karithopita, koulourakia, and paxemadia.

Stroll through outdoor vendor booths – over two dozen shops offering jewelry, handbags, clothing, and more. Take the kids and grandkids to the Children’s Area.

Bounce houses, a petting zoo, and pony rides! The Extreme Game Trailer has video games for all ages.

Time for lunch. Authentic Greek foods include gyros, feta fries, lamb chops, chicken and pork souvlaki, spanakopita, tiropita, pastitsio, moussaka, dolmathes, and salad.

Dance to live Greek music. Greek dance groups will perform and you can take a dance lesson so you can join the fun.

Enjoy something from the taverna-- a Greek or an American beer, some Greek wine, a liqueur, ouzo, a soda, or bottled water. Take a Greek cooking lesson from one of our cooks. After dinner, dance under the stars while our band plays.

Hours are 10AM until 9PM on Saturday, October 14, and 11AM until 7PM on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Admission is $2.00, kids under 12 are half price. Free admission to members of the US military and firefighters and law enforcement members with proper ID. Free parking is available at 28690 Mercedes Street, Temecula 92590.

The Temecula Greek Festival is sponsored by St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 41132 Guava Street, Murrieta, CA 92562. Proceeds from the festival benefit St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Ministries and local outreach programs. The event will be held at the Temecula Civic Center located at 41000 Main Street, in Old Town Temecula.

For more information: www.TemeculaGreekFest.com, follow us on our Facebook page, Temecula Greek Festival.

Email TemeculaGreekFest@yahoo.com.

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Dining

By Sonia Perez

Vegetarian Tostada 1 dozen mini corn tortillas Ingredients

1 Red bell pepper deseeded and sliced in strips 1 Green bell pepper deseeded and sliced in strips ½ a sliced white onion

½ a sliced purple onion

1 large jalapeno deseeded and sliced in strips 2 cloves of chopped garlic 2 bay leaves

3 stems of cilantro with leaves attached 4 cups of avocado oil or grape seed oil Zest and juice of a large lemon

Fine grade Salt and pepper to taste

Condiments; ½ cup of sour cream, ½ cup of shredded cheese of your desire, fresh chopped tomatoes

Directions Place the oil in a frying pan and reserve ¼ cup for the sauté. Fry the tortilla shells and sprinkle salt on them as they come out of the pan. Add the reserved oil and heat the skillet pan. Sauté the bay leaves after a minute add the sliced onions, peppers and chili put the flame on high so as to caramelize the onion after 5 minutes put the heat on medium and add the garlic, cilantro and sauté to your desired crisp or softened texture of the sauté.

Sprinkle salt and pepper to your taste, squeeze lemon the sautéed mixture and top the shells with the sauté and condiments.

Tip: Use organic upon availability, the produce and toppings are tastier and healthier.

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Dining

SEPTEMBER 2017

15th Annual Golf Tournament and 10th Annual Chef Open 2017 Join us at the Award Winning Journey at Pechanga on Monday September 11th, 2017, for the 15th Annual Oak Grove Golf Classic and Chef Open.

The Golf Classic will be followed by the 10th Annual SO-CAL Chef Open at 5:00pm in Pechanga’s Grand Ballroom. The funds raised this year will benefit the intramural, team and CIF sports, cheer, dance, martial arts, volleyball, and recreation programs. Your support will also benefit our at-risk and special needs children and youth. This year we are building a baseball field and appreciate all the support!

As in years past, our golf tournament culminates in an evening event that is open to the public and features executive chefs from Southern California, competing in a Tapas format that highlights their culinary expertise. Attendees vote on their favorite dish for the “People’s Choice Award”, while an ALLSTAR panel of judges determine the “Pinnacle Award” winner. Individual tasting tickets may be purchased for $40 through September 5th and $45 following, or at the door. For tickets go to: www.OakGroveCenter.org

Dining Out San Diego - Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Josh Kopelman Meet the impressive list of Judges for this year’s event:

Inland Empire Magazine - Editor/ Writer . . . . . . . .Penny Schwartz

Culinary Arts Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chef - William Ramsay Classic Cooking with Martha . . . . . . . . . . .Chef Martha Culbertson

Academic Director Art Institute . . . . . . . .Chef Mauro Daniel Rossi

Master Chef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chef Ferdinand Metz

Air Fayre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Executive Chef William Bauer

Art Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chef Alyson Cook

The Inn at Europa Village . . . . . . . .Executive Chef Dean Thomas

Leoness Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chef Amanda Martin

And meet the chefs:

Exec. Chef Matthew Stephan Cork Fire Grill

Chef Rob Haney Avensole Winery

Chef Martin Venegas The Great Oak

Chef Matt Green Cheflavor

Chef Jennifer Sevilla Crab Boil

Exec. Chef Jeff Willett The Bridge on Third

Chef Felix Aguilar Renzoni Vineyards

Chef Anthony Castillo 1909 Chefs Not pictured: Chef Wayne Quintos Urban Catering Co. Chef Anthony Bartolotta Fazelli Cellars Christopher Ryan White Vineyard Ranch

Chef Kenneth Danko Devilicious Eatery

Chef Mandy Ramos Shamrock Irish Pub

Chef. Ramon Garcia Palumbo’s Italian Ristorante

Leone D’Arcangelo Fresco Grill

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Classic Cooking Classes for the Holidays With Martha Culbertson On the Santa Rosa Plateau ~ Sign Up Early!

Martha Culbertson has studied with some of the world’s most celebrated cooking teachers; Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, Diana Kennedy and Simone Beck. Living abroad, traveling extensively and always looking for new food to experience has given depth to her teaching.

Classes are demonstration style and students dine on what is made.

Suggested wine pairings included.

Upcoming Classes: Sept. 7 – Traveling to Tuscany Sept. 14 – Autumn in Temecula Sept. 21 – A Fall Dinner to Remember Sept. 28 – Applies, Apples and Apples Oct. 5 – Holiday Party Food Oct. 12 – An Italian Holiday Dinner Oct. 19 – A Glorious Holiday Dinner Oct. 26 – A Little French Dinner

Class fee: $65 per class.

Thursdays 11am to 2pm Register in advance at www.srpf.org. Classes limited to 12.

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SEPTEMBER 2017

Kids

Create a Kaleidoscope of Color with a Unicorn-Themed Party

(Family Features) From colorful cakes and beverages to pastel-hued hairstyles and sparkly manicures, the unicorn trend has become an internet sensation. All that colorful creativity is being used to transform ordinary events into memorable unicorn-themed parties.

This simple, statementmaking party project from Kelly Mindell of Studio DIY brings the popular unicorn trend to balloons. Mindell’s project shows how to give plain balloons a complete unicorn makeover with glitter, ribbon and stickers.

With a portable helium tank from Balloon Time, you can easily inflate and customize balloons, adding whimsical decor to any celebration.

Find DIY ideas to elevate every occasion at balloontime.com or check out Balloon Time on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram.

Unicorn Balloons

Supplies and Tools: 17-inch latex balloons Balloon Time Helium Tank Gold ribbon Rainbow ribbon Pink, rainbow, star or metallic garland Star, circle, holographic or rainbow stickers Craft paint in rainbow colors Stiff paint brushes Paper plate Protective surface cover 1.

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Inflate balloons using helium tank then tie with gold ribbon.

Add flair to balloon tails by tying trim to balloon knots. Add some rainbow ribbon

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and some texture or shapes, using garland.

Add additional texture to balloons with stickers by making a pattern all over balloons with star or circle stickers, concentrating stickers toward bottom with a few floating toward the top for a “dipped” look or mixing different stickers together.

To add some splatter paint to balloons as “unicorn tears,” start by squeezing different paint colors onto plate.

Hold balloon over covered surface and dip stiff paint brush into one color. Flick brush at balloon to create splatters. If paint is not splattering well, dip brush in small amount of water first to help thin out paint.

Rotate balloon and repeat previous step to evenly distribute color. Then move on to additional colors until balloon looks as desired. Let dry a few minutes. Repeat with remaining balloons.

Note: Popcorn ceilings and hot ceiling lights can pop balloons. If high ceilings are a concern, tie balloons to jar of rainbow-colored rocks or candy in the party’s color scheme.

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Kids The Peanuts’ Great Pumpkin Patch Express Comes to Perris

The Orange Empire Railway Museum, in conjunction with Rail Events Inc. and Peanuts Worldwide LLC, is proud to announce that PEANUTS™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express is returning to Perris, CA this October. Trains depart for an adventure to the Most Sincere Pumpkin Patch where passengers are greeted by Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Snoopy.

Family-friendly activities at the Pumpkin Patch include kid’s concert, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating, hayrides, bounce house, face painting, vintage trolley rides and more. Each child may also select their very own pumpkin to take home! Children and adults are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes for the trip and participate in the costume parade. Each child that participates receives a prize.

Trains depart the museum depot at 10:00, 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00. Tickets are $15 for children (ages 2-11) and $25 for adults. For more information and to purchase your tickets visit www.oerm.org/event/2084/ . Orange Empire Railway Museum Members save 10% and Military discounts are available.

Why the Ninth Month Comes from the Word “Seven”

For many, the month of September signals the end of summer, the beginning of autumn, and the start of a new school year. With respect to the calendar, September marks the beginning of the months that signify nothing other than their numerical position in the year.

September comes from the Latin root septem-, meaning “seven,” because in the original Roman republican calendar September was the seventh month of the year rather than the ninth. The Roman calendar was only ten months long and included the following months—Martius, Aprilis, Maius, Junius, Quintilis, Sextilis, September, October, November, and December. The last six months were assigned names according to their ordinal numbers—Quintilis is the fifth month, Sextilis is the sixth month, and so on.

It wasn’t until 45 BC, when Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar (named after Caesar, himself), that the year grew to include two more months, January and February. Quintilis and Sextilis were later renamed to July and August in honor of Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar, but despite repeated attempts to change them, the names for September, October, November, and December not only stuck, but spread to other languages as well.

The strangeness of calling the ninth month “Seventh Month” didn’t seem to bother Old English speakers. September came into Old English from Old French, replacing the Old English forms, Hāligmōnað and Hærfestmōnað, which mean “harvest month” in Modern English.

If the Roman senate had gotten their way, we might now be calling September Tiberius or Antoninus, after two Roman Emperors. Or we might have ended up calling September Augustus as followers of the Emperor Commodus hoped, or Germanicus, as Emperor Domitian wanted.

Would these names have been any better than calling the ninth month September?

From: Dictionary.com

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SEPTEMBER 2017

Kids

F.I.T. Fun Color Run 2017

The City of Temecula Community Services Department is holding its first F.I.T. Fun Color Run on Sunday September 17, 2017 at the Ronald Reagan Sports Park (RRSP) located at 30875 Rancho Vista Road.

Please come and join us for a fun run full of color!

Whether you walk or run...just enjoy and have FUN while doing something healthy! Make lasting memories and have some great photo ops along the route. Each participant will receive an inaugural event tshirt, cool finisher medal, goodie bag, post-event refreshments, and enjoy entertainment. The 5K event is timed and awards will be presented for the overall 1st Place male and female finisher.

Packet pick up will be at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Online registration is now available at www.Runsignup.com/FITfuncolorrun. Day of

Race Registration will begin at 7:00 am (only cash or checks will be accepted). For more information- www.TemeculaCA.gov or call (951) 6946410. Ronald Regan Sports Park is located at 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, CA 92592 Adult Race: 8:30 am Sharp Fee: $30 (until August 25) $35 (August 26 – September 14) $40 (day of run) Kids Race: 10:00 am Fee: $10 (until August 25) $15 (August 26 – September 14) $20 (day of run)

“Full Steam Ahead: Steampunk & Cosplay” Teen Program on September 18, 2017 at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library

BANG!! BAM!! BOOM!! Full steam ahead for adventure!! It’s time to celebrate everything Steampunk at the Teen Program, Full Steam Ahead: Steampunk & Cosplay on Monday, September 18, 2017 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library (30600 Pauba Road).

Cosplayer Roman Clark will teach you about this science fiction subgenre and show you how to turn ordinary household objects into steam powered machines straight out of a novel.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Temecula Libraries, this program is for teens (Grades 7-12) with limited seating. Advanced registration begins two weeks prior to scheduled programs and events. Please register at the library reception desk or by calling (951) 693-8900.

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Kids

Local Student Graduates from Renowned Space Camp

Kristiana Dinsenbacher of Temecula, CA, recently attended Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center’s Official Visitor Center.

The weeklong educational program promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), while training students and adults with hands-on activities and missions based on teamwork, leadership and problem solving.

Dinsenbacher was part of the Space Camp program, which is designed for trainees who have an interest in space exploration.

Dinsenbacher spent the week training with a team that flew a simulated space mission to Mars.

The crew participated in experiments and successfully completed an extra-vehicular activity

(EVA), or spacewalk, and returned to Earth in time to graduate with honors.

Space Camp operates year-round in Huntsville, Ala., and uses astronaut training techniques to engage trainees in real-world applications of Did you find all of the words STEM subjects. Trainees sleep in that have to do with quarters designed to resemble the South America from djr International Space Station and train in NASA-inspired simulators.

More than 750,000 trainees have graduated from Space Camp since its inception in Huntsville, Alabama in 1982, including STS-131 astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, European Space Agency astronaut, Samantha Cristoforetti and NASA Expedition 48 astronaut Dr. Kate Rubins. Last year, children and teachers from all 50 states and 69 inparaguay brazil ternational locations attended Space french guiana venezuela aruba argentina Camp.

Interested in training like an astronaut?

Visit www.spacecamp.com or call 1-800-637-7223.

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SEPTEMBER 2017

Southern California Fair Comes to Perris Fairgrounds Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 Plan a fun day or evening at the Southern California Fair in Perris.

There is a full schedule of events every day, a carnival, entertainment every evening and lots of food!

Here are some of the events planned:

Hay Bucking Contest, Nitro Circus Free Style Motocross, Demolition Derby, Jr. Cooking Contest, Crafters Fair, Monster Trucks and

Raging Inferno, Wine Tasting, Pig Races, Magic Show, Old West Gun Fight.

The opening Ceremony and Parade will be held at the Main Entrance on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10am.

So Cal Fair 2017 Entertainment Schedule:

• Oct. 2 – 8pm – Forever in Your Mind – Pop boy Band

• Oct. 3 – 8pm – Los LobosPop, Rock & Latin

• Oct. 4 – 7pm - Levon (Soulful Country/Rock Trio

• Oct. 4 – 8pm – LOCASH – Country

• Oct. 5 – 8pm – Southbound – Lynyrd Sknyrd Tribute

• Oct. 6 – 8pm – Kutless – Christian Rock Band

• Oct. 8 – 3pm & 8pm – Metalachi- Heavy Metal Mariachi Band

Fair Hours:

• Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 11:00pm

• Monday thru Thursday 4:00pm - 11:00pm

• Friday 12noon - 11:00pm

The Fair will close at the times listed above or may close each night when the carnival closes, whichever comes first.

Southern California Fair is located at 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571 (951) 657-4221 Fax: (951) 657-5412

For tickets and full schedule of events dates and times go to www.SoCalFair.com

SEPTEMBER 2017

Temecula Valley Youth Symphony 2017-2018 Classes Begin!

Temecula Valley Youth Symphony (TVYS) enriches the lives of student musicians with outstanding educational and performance opportunities for music students at all levels, in a nurturing and challenging environment. Students may audition throughout the season. TVYS is a tuition based program. New students should call the number below to set up an audition.

REHEARSALS are on MONDAYS at Warm Springs Middle School Band Room, 39245 Calle De Fortuna, Murrieta, CA 92563.

4:00 to 5:00 pm – Prelude Beginning Strings, Gina Wingfield, Instructor

4:30 to 6:00 pm - Junior Youth Symphony, Conducted by Scott Merrin

6:15 to 8:30 pm Youth Symphony, conducted by Zun-Hin Woo, Principal Violinist & Associate Conductor of Temecula Valley Symphony.

CONCERTS: 1st Semester Concerts will be held on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm, on Oct. 16th and Dec. 18th. Join us on Sunday, Oct. 29th at 3:00 pm for FALL SPOOKTACULAR, a free Halloween concert for the whole family, sponsored by the City of Temecula at the Community Recreation Center. Costumes are optional. Additional performance opportunities are scheduled throughout the season at various venues.

Temecula Valley Youth Symphony - (951) 587-1536 www.TemeculaValleyYouthSymphony.org Note: formerly known as Inland Valley Youth Symphony.

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SEPTEMBER 2017

Habitat for Humanity Celebrates with 2 House Dedications

Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley (HFHIV) hosted a House Dedication Ceremony to celebrate the completion of two homes in Perris, CA for two worthy families.

“To me, there is nothing more heartwarming than a Habitat for Humanity house dedication!” said Habitat for HFHIV Executive Director Tammy Marine. “It’s a celebration to those who give so generously and it’s a pat on the back for the hard work of our homeowners.”

The application process to receive a Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley home is a difficult one and families that are selected do not receive the home for free. The homeowners must partner with Habitat throughout the process, and includes performing “sweat equity,” as well as be able and willing to pay an affordable mortgage.

The two families that will receive the keys to the Perris homes have done a tremendous amount of work on their homes. The entire home build would not be possible without the hard work of countless HFHIV volunteers and the generosity of many sponsors.

The ceremony was held in front of the two homes at 233 and 239 South Street, Perris, CA 92570.

For more information on Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley, visit www.habitativ.org.

Child Development Centers Enrolling for Parenting Classes and Childcare

Mt. San Jacinto College Child Development and Education Centers are now enrolling on the San Jacinto Campus (1499 N. State St., San Jacinto, 92583) and the Menifee Valley Campus (28237 La Piedra Rd., Menifee, 92584.)

• The centers offer child care and preschool for children 18 months through 5 years.

• Open to MSJC students and to the community • Free parenting classes

• Offering several enrollment options based on family income and need including free California state preschool/pre-K program, subsidized child care, and children of CalWORKs students

• Reasonable full- and part-day tuition For more information: • San Jacinto Campus CDEC 951-487-3605 • Menifee Valley Campus CDEC 951-639-5605

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Mortgage Fraud, a Financially Rewarding Past Time for Crooks It Can Happen to You! By: Morton J. Grabel, Esq.

Every day thousands of people nationwide are cheated out of money through questionable loan modification programs, false identifications by fakers claiming they are the true homes owners and other forms of fraudulent actions.

The mortgage industry as a whole including escrow and title companies are under close scrutiny these days because of those questionable lending practices and other legal entanglements such as making home loans [mortgages] to individuals with fraudulent identities; negligently allowing the bad guys then to take millions of dollars in equity, leaving home owners unaware and even worse, homeowners are left having to repay the much larger loan!

Still further, there are misleading programs with sub-prime interest rates that are exorbitant with unnecessary fees; propelling a borrower into even deeper debt. Are you at risk? Your truthful answer may surprise you People from all walks of life can be taken for a ride by an unscrupulous lender. Here are a few groups of people who commonly attract fraudulent interest rate and fraudulent real estate-related loan scenarios: Traditional Targets Of Mortgage Loan Fraud

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Senior Citizens: Sadly, the oldest among us are often targeted by brokers who want to take advantage of them--and gain access to their life savings. Prior to engaging in any type of real estate transaction, elderly persons are advised to seek the assistance of an experienced attorney. Going it alone is a guaranteed way to get scammed during a real estate transaction.

Lower Income Families: Low income individuals and families are more susceptible to mortgage and home loan fraud because they have fewer options for loans. Many times, people feel backed into a corner and are desperate to receive financing--regardless of the details. An experienced lawyer can protect their rights.

People with Poor Credit: Those who have poor credit are a frequent target of underhanded brokers and crooks looking to make a fast, but dishonest buck. If you are looking for a mortgage or for a loan modification, retain an experienced attorney to ensure you aren't duped out of a substantial amount of money.

Mortgage modification fraud comes in many shapes and forms.

Some con men simply make big promises, collect an up-front fee and then disappear. Others may try to charge for services that are available free through the government or your lender. Still others crooks may try to convince you to transfer your home's title to them with a promise to lease it back to you or sell it back to you once you can afford to make the mortgage payments.

If you think you may be a victim of loan modification fraud, contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Depending on the specific circumstances of the scam, your lawyer may be able to help you recover your money or regain ownership of your home.

If You're the Victim of Loan Modification Fraud

If You Believe You Have Been the Victim Of Mortgage Fraud, Call The Law Office Of Morton Grabel

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Temecula Valley Symphony & Symphony Chorus Announce 2017 Fall & Winter Concerts

Sept. 23 - Sat. (2 pm) “PASSION and ADVENTURE!” - The Symphony and Chorus combine to perform Agnus Dei (Barber’s wellrecognized Adagio for Strings) and selections from Vivaldi’s Gloria.

Program includes Game of Thrones (Main Theme), Adventures of Robin Hood by Korngold, Romeo & Juliet Overture by Tchaikovsky, and more music from composer Peter Boyer! Golden Bears Theater, TVHS

Nov. 11 - Sat. Evening “PATRIOTIC SALUTE” - Free Veterans Day Concert at Temecula Civic Center featuring the Symphony with a guest vocalist.

Dec. 2 - Sat. (2 pm) “WINTER JOY” – Symphony Holiday Concert featuring a Special Guest Violinist, YuEun Gemma Kim, performing Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Music includes Hannukah Overture for Strings and Clarinet Solo and a nar-

rated tale, The Night Before Christmas.

Enjoy music from White Christmas, and other holiday favorites!

Golden Bears Theater, TVHS

Dec. 16 – Sat. (3 pm) CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT – Temecula Valley Symphony Chorus presents a delightful holiday program full of lush seasonal favorites.

Grace Presbyterian Church, Temecula.

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

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

Call 951-587-1536 for more info or visit www.TemeculaValleySymphony.org

We’re not your ordinary stuffy symphony.

Come and join the experience!

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SEPTEMBER 2017

Mt. San Jacinto College Art Gallery Exhibit: RE-CYCLE, A.r.t.e.r.y. 2017 Open through September 14, 2017 Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Mt. San Jacinto College Art Gallery, California Family Life Center and Worth Visual Arts are pleased to present a.r.t.e.r.y.ʼs 2017 RE- CYCLE exhibit. This exhibition marks the eleventh collaboration with CFLC and MSJC. Mentoring and art are key elements to CFLCʼs a.r.t.e.r.y. Program. This years’ exhibit emphasizes mentoring skills, focusing on the transference of creative energy, vision and goals through art with children. A.r.t.e.r.y. Mentors work with school age children (6-13), teaching various art methods and building a one to one relationship with older mentors (ages 18-23). Youth mentors realize the importance of art benefiting their choices in career paths, while bridging children to positive endeavors within their community. By exhibiting their artwork at the MSJC Fine Arts Gallery, youth are exposed to college as a more attainable path for their future while assimilating comfortably in a college atmosphere.

San Jacinto Campus Art Gallery, Bldg. 1400, 1499 N. State St., San Jacinto, 92583. For more information contact John Knuth at 951-487-3585 or jknuth@msjc.edu

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Murrieta Synagogue Recovers from Major Flooding Damage

By Johanna Lack

February 13, 2017 was a normal Monday morning. Kim Krausert, B’nai Chaim’s President, had a million issues on her mind—one of them being the small puddle of water in the men’s bathroom. She and the Administrative Vice President, Kimberly Leiterman, had found the leak the day before and decided they would handle it the following day. However, when Kim unlocked the doors and entered the building she was not prepared for what she saw… the lobby, offices and bathrooms swimming under four inches of water. The plumber came and located a large leak under the building’s concrete slab. Many weeks of renovation followed. “It was a long process,” said Leiterman. “It took two weeks to dry out and then asbestos was discovered under the flooring. So it took a few weeks more for the abatement.” Overall, the outflow caused over $100,000 of damage and the synagogue’s insurance covered about 80% of that amount. The synagogue had to close its doors until the renovations were done. Important fundraisers and services were either canceled or held elsewhere.

Fortunately, a silver lining emerged when the thirty-year-old building underwent the sorely needed renovation. “Before this there were always plumbing issues and leaks,” said Leiterman. “We were always having to fix something.” The contractor rebuilt the walls, installed updated flooring, and new furniture was purchased for the

lobby and office. Most importantly, the newly remodeled bathrooms now have more space for wheelchairs. Previously, there were people who couldn’t attend services because the facilities were not accommodating.

“That’s all changed and we have welcomed back many former congregants,” said Dick Hershman, B’nai Chaim’s current President. “We consider the renovations to be a ‘re-birth’ of our beloved synagogue and we invite the Jewish community to come see our remodeled sanctuary, worship with us, and enjoy all of our upcoming events!”

The synagogue holds services, led by Rabbi Stephen Epstein, Friday evenings at 7 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Upcoming events include a Big Band Dance & Barbecue fundraiser on September 9th and High Holiday Services September 20th-21st and September 29th-30th. More information can be found on the synagogue’s website at bnaichaim.com.

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OLD TOWN.TEMECULA

SEPTEMBER 2017

The City of Temecula to Host “Western Days” in Old Town Temecula

Western Days is back celebrating Temecula’s heritage from a ranch town.

The event is to be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in Town Square Park located at 41000 Main Street in Old Town Temecula.

The event will include country western entertainers, street vendors, and

a Kid’s Zone featuring pony rides and carnival games located in Town Square Park. The Old Town Temecula Gunfighters will be performing at The Hotel Temecula, in addition to the high noon shoot-out at The Bank. Residents are encouraged to come out and show their community pride.

15th Anual Old Town Temecula Outdoor Quilt Show Saturday, October 7, 2017

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free Admission-Info: 951-312-4927 votmqg@yahoo.com

Join us for the 19th Annual Old Town Temecula Outdoor Quilt show on Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 4pm. See hundreds of quilts! Modern quilts, traditional pieced and applique quilts, art quilts, baby quilts, children’s quilts, fun quilts, and crazy quilts. All displayed from porches, eaves and balconies throughout historical Old Town Temecula. Special events include a LIVE AUCTION at 1pm in the Temecula Community Theater Courtyard where you may bid on many beautiful large quilts. New this year: ON LINE BIDDING! Watch live streaming and make phone bids. More information on our web site in September: www.valleyofthemistquilters.com. A SILENT AUCTION of small wall hangings and table runners will be available for bidding from 10-12:30. A new opportunity to “BUY IT NOW” mid- and small-sized quilts and wall hangings will also be available all day at the Temecula Community Civic Center.

Portions of the proceeds from the live auction and silent auction fund financial contributions to three local charities: 4Paws 4Patriots; Temecula Community Pantry; and Round-Up Hope, Inc. We have a very active Philanthropy program and last year over 433 hand made items were donated to local charities including March ARB Homeless Veterans program; the Sheriff departments S.A.F.E. youth program; Casa de Paz; the Rady NICU at Rancho Springs Hospital; and local rescue/animal shelters. Come and join us while you shop in Old Town.

Sponsored by the Valley of the Mist Quilt Guild and the City of Temecula.

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Performances at the Old Town Community Theater Rhapsody In Taps

The Old Town Temecula Community Theater welcomes back Rhapsody In Taps, last seen hoofing it on Temecula’s Stage in October of 2013. #ExperienceMemorableNights at Temecula Presents’ Dance Series opening performance on Oct. 7, 2017 at 8:00 pm.

Rhapsody In Taps’ six dancers and six musicians will present a retrospective program of tap dance partnered with live jazz, percussion and world music. Artistic Director, Linda Sohl-Ellison, shares the company’s remarkable 36 years of creative contributions to the rich heritage and evolution of tap dance.

The program will feature both traditional works and innovative dance/music works that have pushed the boundaries of tap. In addition to diverse and dynamic choreography by Linda Sohl-Ellison and an exciting new solo by multi-talented RIT dancer/musician Aaron Williams, Rhapsody In Taps will perform historic works created for the company by great American tap masters Gregory Hines and Eddie Brown! The art of rhythm tap dance, the excitement of live jazz and world music and an original repertoire make an evening with Rhapsody In Taps a unique visual and musical event.

Rhapsody In Taps will offer a FREE Master Dance class on SAT, Oct. 7 at 11:00 am in the Old Town Temecula Community Theater’s Dance Studio as part of Temecula Presents’ Arts Education and Outreach efforts. Please sign up for this free tap dance master class through the Ticket Office.

2017-2018 Dance Season packages and individual tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at Temecula’s Theater and are also be available online at www.TemeculaTheater.org. For more information, please contact the Ticket Office at 866.OLD.TOWN (866.653.8696).

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Presented by Temecula Valley Players PERFORMANCES: SEP 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21, 22, & 23, 2017 @ 7:30pm SEP 10, 16, 17, & 24, 2017 @ 2pm Lyrics by Tim Rice Music By Andrew Lloyd Webber

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is presented through an exclusive arrangement with R&H Theatricals and The Really Useful Group Limited. www.rnh.com.

This classic story based on the "coat of many colors" story of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis, tells of betrayal, forgiveness and uncondi-

tional love set in ancient Egypt. It's family-friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy music makes it a popular show for all.

TICKETS: - Thursdays $12 All seats Fridays $27 Orchestra; $17 Parterre/ Balcony Saturdays & Sundays $27 Orchestra; $22 Parterre $15 Groups 10 or more

Hungry After the Show?

Stop in at Texas Lil’s Mesquite Grill is open for dinner until 10PM. 28495 Front Street, corner of 5th and Front.

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SEPTEMBER 2017

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. ~ Eph. 4:2-3 NLT 3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.

Partnership Makes It Possible

By Aubrey Green

Dream Center’s 3rd annual Back to School Bash in City Park was a wonderful day where the Gospel of Jesus Christ flooded the atmosphere! Not only did over 500 people hear the gospel message, but they saw and felt the Gospel in every corner of the park.

One of the reasons why this day was a “win” for the Kingdom was the partnership that happened inside and outside the Body of Christ in order to love on kids and get them prepared for school. The Dream Center volunteers represented over 25 local churches from the community and we partnered with over 10 other ministries and businesses to provide services and fun!

We want to extend a huge thank you to Rancho Family Medical group for doing over 40 physicals, to Vista Community Clinic for offering dental services, to Sierra Dobbie, Tony Real, & Glenn Dunn for giving over 75 haircuts, to Darrin McGraw for representing the Library, to Tanya for representing her performing arts charter school, to Chelsea and her team from the California Regional Pag-

eant, to Holt Ministries for providing & distributing backpacks, to HOPE Pantry and Agape House for donating backpacks, school supplies, and shoes, to Zach Thompson for sound, to the Riverside County Sheriff Station deputies and explorers for coming out to support and help, to Lamb’s Fellowship for donating bounce houses for the day, and to all of the individual donors and volunteers that made this day possible!

This synergy of partnership is a great picture of the vision we’ve had from the start of the Dream Center… That we could bring churches, non-profits, and a variety of organizations together with a single focus to build up and care for our community.

We look forward to many more events like this. If you or an organization you represent would like to partner with us in the future to bring the love of Jesus and helpful resources to the Lake Elsinore community, let’s link up… We can do so much more together!

Remember, we’ve been blessed to BE a blessing! To get involved please visit our website: www.dreamcenterle.org or email A u b r e y : Aubrey@dreamcenterle.org

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This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

~ Joshua 1:9 NLT

Do Not Fear

By Pastor John Stewart

We all have fears and recognize that fear can have a harmful effect in our lives. We all deal with inner trepidation and we all face things that somehow inspire fear in our hearts and minds. Our thinking and our emotions become confused when permeated with fearfulness. Fear makes it difficult to make wise decisions. Apprehension can devastate personal and spiritual growth, relationships, and work. Fear can lead to anxiety and panic even having a destructive effect on our health. Therefore, dealing with and conquering fear is important.

Different pollsters indicate that people are afraid of the dark, they fear failure and disappointment. The fear of death, rejection, loneliness and pain paralyzes others. Many are petrified by mice or snakes or spiders etc. I remember sitting next to a first-time flyer on a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles whose fear of flying was evident from her white-knuckle grip on her armrests twenty-five minutes before takeoff. I tried to calmly comfort and reassure her only to endure the bumpiest and most frightful flight of my life. Her fear of flying was enhanced plus she developed a new fear - trusting well intentioned strangers!

Christians still battle fear, even though God has not given us a spirit of fear. (2 Timothy 1:7) The Bible commands and instructs man not to fear hundreds of times in hundreds of ways. God obviously knows and understands both the many fearful things His children will face in life and the damaging effects of fear. And He offers believers a better path and a stronger hope.

In the time of Isaiah, God’s chosen nation Israel, not unlike our own circumstances today, was plagued by many problems and many fears: enemies within and without, forgetfulness of God’s promises and disobedience to God’s commands to name a few! The Lord spoke to them through His prophet Isaiah to quiet their fears, offering hope and encouragement, “fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’” Isaiah 41:10 We must realize that the basis of God’s counsel and comfort to these suffering, fearful and undeserving people comes by way of His promise! One might reasonably ask, why does God promise messed up people anything?

After all, shouldn’t man be making commitments and promises to God, which in the thinking of humanly devised religious notions sounds right, but in the plan of God is totally wrong? God’s great salvation, God’s living hope for and in man and all the blessings of God to man come by grace alone though faith alone. God’s grace by its very nature is favor and blessing that is unearned and undeserved. Every true child of God is graced into a right relationship with God thru faith in Jesus Christ and in the new life, is also the beneficiary of God’s “exceedingly great and precious promises” (2 Peter 1:4) for all of life.

With this in mind, notice the great and precious promises that God gave to Israel, which also apply to believers today. God’s first promise, “fear not, for I am with you”. God’s presence is powerful and is mighty to drive away fear.

In Genesis 15 the “LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” Abram may have been thinking about the recent victory over four stronger kings. What if they would come back again and attack him? God told him not to be afraid.

God emphatically said “I am your shield.” God would be with him. His power would be sufficient to protect him. When we have the LORD, we have enough.

God’s presence is also inherently personal, “for I am with you”. In sending His disciples out to reach a lost and fearsome world, His gave His greatest promise, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Mathew

28:20ff). The opportunities set before, the opposition that would come against and the fear and doubts within, that would plague them, would all be assuaged by His powerful presence with and in them. What a glorious truth that wherever our path may lead and whatever the world, the flesh and the devil might throw against us, we will never stand alone; “For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5) The Lord’s second promise in Isaiah 41:10 is “Be not dismayed, for I am your God.” Whereas fear is an in inner trepidation and apprehension, dismay speaks of anxiously looking outward and finding frightful and fear inspiring things. Fear is an emotional concern; dismay is a response to circumstance. God’s person is our strength and assurance in difficult times. But if God is my God, and He is an able, then why all the fear, fretting and fainting?

My problems and fears are personal to my God, for He has purchased my soul and being from the slave market of sin and has made me His very own.

My God is on the throne! He is God there is nothing too difficult for Him. “For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37.

God’s third promise to man in the face of fear and dismaying tests in life is really three promises of how His power will work in the lives of His children.

“I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10. First His power will strengthen us. He will provide us the power to see every duty and every challenge of every day to its conclusion. There will be grace and strength for every need. “And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9. The LORD is our strength and His gracious strengthening work in our lives is freely and sufficiently provided so that even our greatest fears and most paralyzing circumstances can taste the triumph of His strength in our weakest hour.

Next God’s power will help us. He promises to support us; He will give us what we need, when we need it, in the exact proportions that we require it. “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19. When David wrote, “The Lord is My Shepherd, I shall not want” he was stating the simple truth that has God’s child he had no need because His Shepherd was the LORD who provided for his every need and was a “very present help in times of trouble.” (Psalm 46:1ff) Finally, by His power God will uphold us, “I will uphold you with My righteous right hand”. God will personally sustain, keep and guide His children safely through life’s journey by His hand of mercy and righteousness until we all reach Heaven. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” (1 Peter 1:3-5) What a guarantee, what a promise, what a hope. I am so thankful that even when I fail to remember God’s promises, that He never forgets!

I thank the Lord for His presence, His personal concern for our lives and His power in our lives. Don’t you? None of this is hyperbole or religious hype.

Just God’s simple truth for complicated lives. None of us live like we believe all these things all the time, do we? This might be a good time go before the Lord and thank Him for His perfect Word and the promises it contains. Just thank Him for being faithful and dependable. Thank Him for His presence, His personal concern for us and for His almighty power.

Pastor john Stewart is the Executive Pastor at Revival Christian Fellowship in Menifee. To listen to sermons and a weekly Q & A with Pastor John Miller go to www.revival.tv

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The Reading Circle – Where Character is Introduced

By Judy Scharfenberg

Everywhere we turn there’s another reading incentive program being advertised. I think we’ll agree that reading and literacy are important issues today. That’s not the problem. It’s finding time to do it. I’m busy, you’re busy. Life is hectic and it is hard to squeeze time in to read, especially to our kids.

I know what it’s like to have a busy afternoon and evening helping with homework, fixing dinner, cleaning up, and then giving baths and hearing prayers. Our children’s ages were spread out from newborn to college age. For years, I drove kids to and from elementary school, middle school and high school. That’s thirty trips a week. School has begun and I know some of you are doing this same thing yourselves. You’re already tired.

Let me take this moment to praise you and encourage you to keep on keeping on.

or the action. As your children learn to read for themselves, help them make different voices as they read to you.

• Read it again. Young children thrive on repetition. After your child has become familiar with the story, omit a word and let her fill in the blank.

• Help your child become an active reader. As you read together, share ideas and ask questions, “What do you think will happen next? “ Share what you think about the story. “Did the character do the right thing?” Talking with your children will help them build the listening and speaking skills they need to become good readers. As your children get older, ask questions about what they read on their own. When they tell you the story, they are learning to organize and remember the information.

• Follow the story with fun-to-do activities. Discuss how the story characters may have felt and try to think of how we might have felt in a similar situation.

You might talk about different endings, a good way to teach your children how to make wise choices.

• He will learn to listen and his attention span will be increase.

• Provide art materials for your children to use in drawing or painting a picture of his favorite part of the story. You can buy lined paper that has enough blank space on the top so that a picture can be drawn and then a caption underneath about the picture.

• You’ll get off of your feet for fifteen minutes.

• Read all around you. Read everything you see – cereal boxes and t-shirts, road signs and billboards, signs in the grocery store and maps. Help your children see that reading is important in everything you do.

• He will develop his ability to retain a sequence of ideas and will build up his vocabulary.

REASONS WHY YOU WANT TO READ TO YOUR CHILD

• You will strengthen your emotional closeness with your child.

• You will help your child gain experience in speaking and will help him be more confident in school. The best part-----

When you read to a child, you’ll do all of that and more. You see learning to read is one of the most important steps your children will ever take. We want to be sure their first experiences with words and books are happy and successful. What better place than on your lap?

Learning that books are friends and that words have magic will carry into the school years and make a world of difference in the years to come. Children who become achievers in school come from homes where parents place importance on reading for pleasure. Books fall open and they fall in.

A FEW SUGGESTIONS Surround children with books and writing. Visit your library regularly, and make buying new books a frequent treat. Put cloth and board books in front of baby and keep one or two books in the car for older children. Children learn to read and to love books when adults share their own pleasure in reading.

• Read daily. If you have a busy schedule you can read a shorter book, but try to read something every day. Some parents make story reading a bedtime ritual, others include story time as part of family times. Some of the best times in our family were when I read to all of my kids together. I remember one time when the book was a story about John Newton . Amy was nine, Sarah was eleven and Andrew, at thirteen, said, “I’m too old to be read to.” Funny thing. Each night he kept scooting closer and closer until he was right there with his sisters just like he’d been there all along.

• Read expressively. Let your voice reflect your enthusiasm for what you’re reading so that your genuine interest in the story comes through. If you like it, they will too. You can add variety and really maintain your child’s attention if you add some “sound affects” to the words. For example, “There was a creeeeaking” or “groooaning.” Children love that. Be ready for them to imitate you.

• Create excitement by speaking slightly faster. Whisper or pause briefly to add suspense. For example, “Run! Run!” Jonathan whispered. “Just get out of here before you get caught.”

• Read creatively. Make it fun. When your children are young, you can read stories, songs or poems aloud, making a variety of voices for the different people. Ask your child to join in, or make the noises that go with the animals

• Surround your children with books. Put cloth and board books near baby and keep a book or two in the car for older children.

• Always have books on hand. Go to the library every week. It’s free and open to everyone. Bring your children for story time; have the librarian help your kids choose books about their special interests. Kids get excited when they can choose from hundreds of books. Ask your child to bring home books from their school library. Shop at garage sales and encourage books as gifts.

• Give books as gifts to the children in your life, but go one step further. If you give a little one the popular, If you Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, include an apron, a box of cookie mix and a wooden spoon. A book is a present you give again and again.

• Thrift stores are also wonderful places to buy books. I have found like-new, popular, hardbound children’s books for fifty cents. Do the footwork and it won’t take long for you to build up your child’s library.

EXPECT GREAT RESULTS “Read some more” is one of the highest compliments your listeners can give to you and I hope you hear it many times. For more help in reading I would suggest The Read-Aloud Handbook, by Jim Trelease. This is a very good resource for parents and librarians. Another favorite is Honey for a Child’s Heart

by Gladys Hunt. In both books you’ll find tips, advice and lists of excellent books to read.

The Bible says, “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” This happens in a grand way when you choose good books to read to your children.

Judy Scharfenberg is an author and speaker at conferences, retreats and other women’s events. Her book, Secure Families in a Shaky World, from which this article was adapted, is available at www.redemption-press.com Mother of six and grandmother to sixteen, Judy lives in Murrieta, California. Her goal is to encourage women, young and older to be the best they can be. If you would like to know more about how her life changed, about a relationship with God or book her for an event, go to www.judyscharfenberg.com, email: judyspeaksandwrites@gmail.com, or call 951-310-1421.

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City of Temecula and Southwest Riverside Autism Task Force Receive Support and Recognition from Sesame Workshop

In March of 2017, on behalf of the Southwest Riverside Autism Task Force, Temecula City Council Member Mike Naggar recognized the non-profit Sesame Workshop for promoting autism awareness through the introduction of Julia, a Muppet with autism. Julia debuted on Sesame Street as part of the show’s nationwide campaign to “See Amazing in All Children,” aimed at reducing the stigma and isolation that so often plagues families with special needs.

Sesame Workshop demonstrated its commitment to children with autism and their families by creating a special episode to welcome Julia, additional on-line content, and educational resources. Julia has been the focus of this initiative to support families of children with autism and forge a strong, continuing commitment with the autism community.

Councilman Naggar wrote, “I am writing to commend Sesame Workshop for taking the initiative to join forces with Autism Society of America and other like-minded partners to develop a community engagement initiative aimed to combat the stigma and isolation surrounding children with autism and their families, and to create tools that help children with autism learn various life skills.”

The City of Temecula and Southwest Riverside Autism Task Force are pleased to receive the same support and recognition from Sesame Workshop in a heartwarming response, “The work you’re doing for children affected with autism is equally admirable and we’d like to send you some resources to utilize in your work,” referencing the City’s long standing commitment to building and inclusive community.

Some initiatives include the emphasis on inclusive design at the Eagle Soar splash pad at Margarita Park and future park renovations, longstanding partnerships with the nonprofits Our Nicholas Foundation and the Comprehensive Autism Center, and workforce readiness programs for individuals with special needs including internships, skills training, and specialized viticulture and horticulture programs.

The City is honored to receive copies of the new book “We’re Amazing, 1, 2, 3” from the Sesame Workshop. This story features Julia enjoying a playdate with her friends

Elmo and Abby, and promotes the message of inclusion and acceptance that is at the heart of the “See Amazing in All Children” campaign. To learn more about this book, please check out http://autism.sesamestreet.org/storybookwe-are-amazing/.

For more information about the Southwest Riverside Autism Task Force and City of Temecula, Inclusion Services please contact Temecula Community Services Department, (951) 694-6480.

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September is . . .

National Preparedness Month

This September we are very aware of the devastation a National Disaster can bring. So, while it is on our minds and on our television screens remember “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.”

Be Informed • Download the FEMA app. Receive weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five different locations anywhere in the United States.

• Sign up for FEMA text messages. Use your cell phone’s text messaging capability to receive text message updates from FEMA (standard message and data rates apply).

Here are basic commands to get started: • To sign up to receive preparedness tips: text PREPARE to 43362 (4FEMA)

• To search for open shelters (for disaster survivors): text SHELTER and a Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA) • List of all keywords you can subscribe to: text LIST to 43362 (4FEMA) • To unsubscribe (at any time): text STOP to 43362 (4FEMA)

• Before a disaster, follow local government on social media to stay up-to-date with official information before, during, and after a disaster. Sign up for Twitter Alerts from trusted government agencies to get notified when critical information goes out. Visit the Alerts setup page of the agency you want to receive notifications from (ex: twitter.com/fema/alerts).

Plan Ahead • Review and update your emergency preparedness plan. If you don’t yet have a plan, use the tools provided by FEMA to get started. (https://www.ready.gov/makea-plan)

• Collect and store time-critical information, like the location of shutoff valves, fire suppression system controls, and emergency contact numbers electronically, where it is immediately available to assist first responders.

• Use text messages, social media and email to connect with friends and family during emergencies. Text messages require less bandwidth, which means they are able to be transmitted more reliably during situations when many people are trying to use their mobile phones at the same time.

• Register with American Red Cross’s Safe & Well site to let family and friends know you’re okay. After registering, you can select a message to let family and friends know you’re OK. Concerned family and friends can search this list to find their loved one’s first name, last name, an “as of date” and the “safe and well” message.

• Have an emergency charging option for your phone and other mobile devices.

• In your car: Keep a portable phone charger in your vehicle at all times, and consider purchasing a back-up power supply to keep in your vehicle as well. Change the settings on your phone to low power mode or place it on airplane mode to conserve energy.

• Store important documents in a secure, password-protected jump drive or in the cloud. There are a number of productivity apps for mobile devices that make this easier than ever, using your phone’s camera as a scanning device. Capture electronic versions of important documents such as insurance policies, identification documents, and medical records. Don’t forget to include your pet’s information.

• Keep your contacts updated and synced across all of your channels, including phone, email and social media. This will make it easy to reach out to the right people quickly to get information and supply updates. Consider creating a group listserv of your top contacts.

• Create a group chat via a texting app or a thread for family/friends/coworkers to communicate quickly during a disaster.

• Sign up for Direct Deposit and electronic banking through your financial institution so you can access your payroll funds and make electronic payments wherever you are.

FEMA has a host of preparedness information to utilize. For more go to www.FEMA.GOV.

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Should Your Elderly Parent Live at Home Alone?

It is hard for anyone to watch an elderly parent struggle to remain living independently as they decline in physical or mental abilities. But when they are determined to do so, what do you do?

AARP reported earlier this year that 80 to 90 percent of elderly people would choose to reside in their own homes for as long as possible, as opposed to choosing to live in a nursing home or independent care facility. This desire to live independently can make it challenging for the adult child/childrenwho is caring for them.

Many adult children also prefer that their elderly loved ones stay in their own home so that they maintain their independence and active lifestyle.

However, this situation can often become very stressful for the family because leaving an aging parent home alone can create additional worry. What if they slip and fall with no one around to help? What if they are unable to follow hospital discharge regimens or daily routines on their own?

Should you and your elderly family member decide that aging at home is the best living situation, here are a few important items to consider: 1.

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Home Preparedness: If your aging parents are going to remain in their home, you should work with them to ensure the home is safe by removing potential hazards both indoors and out. Remove trip hazards like throw rugs, clutter, light cords and other items on the floor. Install handrails in the shower or bathtub to avoid any falls. Add adequate outdoor lighting and handrails around the outside of the home as well.

Check our August 2016 blog post: “Essential Safety Tips for Seniors Living Alone” for additional home improvements to help seniors remain safe at home.

Health Care Plan: Many older adults take medications daily. Develop a plan to ensure they are following the directions of their doctor. Start by making a list of the medicines the doctor has prescribed, as well as any over-the-counter products (vitamins and herbal supplements) they are

taking. Go to your parent’s next doctor’s appointment to better understand their medical needs, and work with the doctor and/or pharmacist to understand dosage amount and daily schedule. Find the right pillbox or dispenser that would work best for them. There are basic day-of-theweek cups to four-times-a-day expanded versions. There are also electronic versions and even talking pillboxes that can be helpful for family members with vision loss.

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Healthy Meal Preparation: Eating properly each day is essential for physical and emotional well-being. If your aging parents are unable or don’t want the stress of driving themselves to the store to grocery shop, they need a support system in place. Solutions like Meals on Wheels, where volunteers deliver meals to homebound family members, or online grocery shopping with local home delivery, are options. In Home Care companies offer Companion Care services where caregivers work with the aging parents to determine the grocery list and help with their grocery shopping. They can also help with meal preparation and other personal assistance.

Emotional Needs: It is important for your aging parents to have connections and activities outside of the home. Maintaining engagement within the community can support an elderly person's feeling of connection with the world beyond his/her family. It is important that they don’t spend every day alone. In-home visits can be scheduled to help them get to doctor appointments, errands, or lunch with friends.

Caring for an aging parent who is living independently can be challenging if you cannot be there 24/7. Care that comes to the home can help them enjoy the best quality of life and maintain independence for as long as possible. A caregiving role in their life will support them and keep you informed so you’ll have peace-of-mind that he or she is being cared for in the loving way you would care for them yourself.

Have other questions about home care services? FirstLight Home Care of Temecule is here to provide the support and advice you need.

Contact Christine Hamby, 951-395-0821, or visit our website at www.temecula.firstlighthomecare.com to find out how to get started.

This article is provided by Christine and John Hamby, Owners, FirstLight Home Care of Temecula serving Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar and surrounding areas.

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Tips for a Healthy Home

By Julie Ryan Evans Do you live in a healthy home? The Environmental Protection Agency has dubbed poor indoor air quality as one of the top five environmental health risks. Even scarier: As Americans, we spend 90% of our time indoors, yet rarely ponder what hazards could be hiding in the air we breathe.

So what, exactly, is slowly killing us, and what can we do about it?

“From reducing plastic use to opting for hard surfaces for flooring and nontoxic materials, there is a plethora of things you can do right away to start reducing the toxic exposures you are unknowingly subjecting yourself to.

Tip No. 1: Don’t ignore mold.

While you might be able to turn a blind eye to windows that need washing or lawns that need mowing, you don’t want to mess with mold.

• Check for leaky pipes or plumbing that could result in excess moisture, especially in poorly ventilated areas like the basement, attic, garage, and bathroom.

• Always use an exhaust fan when showering, and leave it on even after you’re done.

Investing in a small dehumidifier is another way to keep humidity levels in check (ideally at 40% to 60%).

• Service your HVAC system. Rather than let dust and debris, a prime source for mold, sit all spring and summer in the filters and vents, clean the system now.

Tip No. 2: Catch carbon monoxide “Unlike smoke, carbon monoxide has no color, no taste, no smell and is poisonous,” says Kurt Wedig, president and CEO of One Event Technologies. “What makes carbon monoxide so dangerous is its ability to displace oxygen in the blood, which deprives your heart, brain, and other vital organs of the oxygen needed to function properly. Prolonged exposure or large amounts of CO can overtake a person in minutes without warning, causing them to lose consciousness and suffocate due to lack of oxygen.”

So if you don’t have a carbon monoxide detector, get one. If you do have one, check those batteries regularly. Got it?

Tip No. 3: Butt out Even if you’d never consider lighting up yourself, make sure no one else does in your house either. And just because the smokers take their cancer sticks out to the garage, that doesn’t necessarily help—secondhand smoke has been shown to travel between rooms of a home, and even between apartment units.

Tip No. 4: Don’t clean your home sick While dust and pests can cause problems of their own, the chemicals often used to get rid of them can be even more dangerous. For example, some pesticides can cause serious damage to a person’s nervous system and kidneys and even increase the risk of cancer, while many common household cleaners can release volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, which can cause serious health damage as well. The EPA recommends using nonchemical methods of pest control and cleaners without VOCs.

SEPTEMBER 2017

Temecula Law Enforcement Torch Run Sunday, October 1 Raising Funds for the Special Olympics

This year's run with kick-off with an opening ceremony at Temecula Creek Inn. After the ceremony, officers will carry the "Flame of Hope" from Temecula Creek Inn through the streets of Temecula Valley. When the torch arrives in Old Town Temecula, Special Olympics athletes will join the officers. Together, they will carry the "Flame of Hope" down Front Street in historic Old Town.

The runners will then head east along Rancho California Road into the rolling hills of wine country and arrive at Wilson Creek Winery for a celebration BBQ, which will include live music by JD Priest and a silent auction. Learn more about the BBQ. This is a FUN run to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Southern California - Temecula Valley.

This is not a race and runners can run a portion of the leg or as many legs as you want. Shuttle service will be provided back to your starting point if needed.

Every dollar raised through the Temecula Torch Run will help fund Special Olympics Inland Empire programs in your community. Special Olympics Southern California enriches the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities and their communities through sports, education, and athlete health.

So anyone can participate by forming or joining a team or you can just come and celebrate at the BBQ at Wilson Creek Winery or you can donate.

For more information or to donate go to: fundraising.sosc.org

Temecula Creek Inn is located at 44501 Rainbow Creek Road, Temecula

Wilson Creek Winery os ;pcated at 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula

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Blackberry Trifle with Luscious Custard Filling

By Stacy Lyn

One of the things I love about trifle desserts is the fact that everyone can take a part in the preparation of the trifle in that it has five distinctly separate components and the fact that it is better the next day or two after making it, therefore it is a great make ahead dessert. In our kitchen, Scott took over preparing the blackberries, Graylyn (my 14 year old) made the whipping cream, Mary (9) and I made the cake, Anna (7) and I made the custard, and I made the Sherry drizzle. It seems like a lot, but even if I had been the only one in the kitchen, it would be worth it. I really don’t think it would have taken me very long.

Get in that kitchen and whip this up and watch your family and friends light up with the fireworks!

Ingredients Sponge Cake:

• 1 1/3 cups cake flour • 1 cup sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/3 cup vegetable oil • 1/4 cup water

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1 large egg

• 6 large egg whites (reserved from custard filling) • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter

Custard: • 4 cups whole milk • 1 cup sugar • 1/4 cup cornstarch • 6 large egg yolks (reserved from sponge cake) • pinch of salt • 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 1/2 inch pieces Blackberry Filling: • 10 cups blackberries (divided for reduction, whole pieces, and garnish) • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch • pinch of salt Whipped Cream: • 1 1/2 cups cream • 1/4 cup powdered sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla Sherry Drizzle: • 1/2 cup drinking Sherry • 1/4 cup sugar

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For the Cake: 1. 1.Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees, grease a large baking sheet (18 by 12inch) that is rimmed, and line with parchment paper. . Grease parchment paper or spray lightly with cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder together.

Add oil, water, egg, and vanilla into flour mixture and mix well.

3. Whip egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed on a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment for about 2 minutes,then increase speed to high and whip until soft peaks form , about 2 more minutes.

4. Fold 1/3 of whipped egg whites into the cake mixture. Repeat until all of the egg whites have been incorporated into the batter.

5. Spread batter into prepared cookie sheet and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. The cake will be done when it sprains back when pressed lightly in the center of the cake.

6. Remove cake from oven and transfer to a wire rack letting cake cool for about 5 minutes. Remove cake from pan by inverting cake onto the wire rack. Remove parchment paper and allow to cool completely.

7. Once cake is cooled, cut cake into three inch square pieces.

For the Custard: 1. In a heavy saucepan, stir together the 3 1/2 cups of the milk and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat then remove milk from heat.

2. Meanwhile, whisk remaining milk and sugar into a bowl. Add cornstarch, egg yolks, and a pinch of salt to the milk an sugar mixture and mix well.

3. Add one cup of the hot mixture to the cool mixture whisking instantly. Return tempered mixture to the mixture in the saucepan.

4. Return saucepan to the stove and cook over medium heat whisking con-

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stantly until very thick (about 5 to 8 minutes). Remove saucepan from heat, add vanilla, and butter one piece at a time until incorporated.

5. Pour into a bowl, place a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap directly on the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled before using (about an hour).

For the Fruit Filling: 1. Reserve 9 to 12 blackberries for garnish for later use. Divide the berries in half placing 1/2 of remaining berries in a heavy saucepan and the other 1/2 berries in a bowl.

2. Add sugar and cornstarch to the saucepan with the berries and place over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. While the berries are cooking, mash them with a potato masher to add the fruit juice to release from the berries.

3. Pour the blackberry sauce into the bowl over the whole blackberries.

For the Whipped Cream: 1. In a large bowl, whip cream, sugar, and vanilla on medium-low speed with a mixer until stiff peaks are just about to form. Set aside.

For the Sherry Drizzle: 1. In a small bowl, mix Sherry and sugar until well blended.

For the Assembly: 1. poon about one cup of custard into the bottom of trifle bowl.

2. Layer about 10 pieces of cake around the bottom of the trifle then place 2 in the center. Drizzle the Sherry mixture over the cake pieces. Spoon half of the blackberry mixture over the cake then half of the custard mixture, then half of the whipping cream. Repeat layering with cake, Sherry drizzle, blackberry mixture, custard, then whipping cream. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (8 hours). Garnish top of trifle with reserved blackberries and serve!

For more great recipes: GameandGarden.com

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Conscious Parenting ~ Now that School has Resumed

By Traci L. Williams

Now that school has resumed, it can be easy to get caught up in the fast pace of fall. We are busy working, driving kids here and there, cooking, cleaning and making sure homework gets done. In that process, I can’t tell you how many people forget about the relationships they need to be building with their children.

To assist in ensuring balance in our families, here are three things to keep in mind: 1. School is not what it used to be. Each day of school is a learning curve for children. They are learning new things constantly; rarely given the opportunity to bask in the satisfaction of being good at

something (mastery). Always moving forward, adding new pieces and building for tomorrow. There isn’t much focus on today or what was accomplished yesterday. It wasn’t like that when we were kids. How would you like to go to work every day knowing you will not have the opportunity to master your tasks because your job is constantly changing? Maybe you already experience that. It’s not easy. We all enjoy the moments when we can relax at work and do our job with some amount of ease. School today doesn’t offer many of those moments. Be sensitive to the pressure your children are under.

2. Let home be a safe haven. Parents need to be their child’s #1 advocate for balance, a voice and down time. We accidentally teach our children to be workaholics when we expect six hours of school, 2-4 hours of homework at night, and projects or catch up on the weekends. I don’t believe in that at all. If your child has procrastinated, yes, he may need to pick up the pace and get things done over the weekend. However, if he is doing his part and the work load is simply too much, conversations need to be had with teachers and adjustments need to be made. Parents get to decide what is and is not reasonable for their child and what balance looks like. I’m not talking about 504 Plans or IEP’s; I’m talking about if your student is working at their highest personal level and they are stressed, pressured, crying or lost, fight for them. If you have a student who thrives on challenge and deadlines, that is different. Meet your child where they are. Peace of mind and love of learning is important!

3. Balance. When school starts, so do after-school activities. Some families like to expose their children to several different enrichment activities and keep them pretty busy. Just keep an eye out for overwhelm, fatigue and not enough down time.

Children need to be enjoying their life. We all need to stop and catch our breath on a regular basis. Overbooking kids creates stress, overwhelm, anxiety and shut down.

It puts a lot of pressure on families and creates power struggles that no one wins.

Pace and balance are extremely important.

Parents can take the lead on this by paying attention to how their children are adapting to the load, being their advocate and working with them to build up their abilities as they grow.

Many times parents defer to teachers for what is considered reasonable and they push their children based on that standard. What parents need to create is teamwork between home and school, with the parent at the helm. You know your child better than anyone. Don’t defer the position of advocate to anyone else.

Stand up for your child. Teachers will work with you. It takes time and a conversation (or a few), but it is worth it. Have your child’s back and hold them accountable for their best effort. If you need assistance with how or when to have these conversations or what to expect from your child, it would be my pleasure to assist you. I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation. Simply call 951-240-1407 or email traci@alovingway.com to set it up. Here’s to a great school year!

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

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MSJC Fall 2017 Enrolls More than 15,000

New students Leah Dubow and Roger Williams were able to get all of the classes they needed at Mt. San Jacinto College. They are two of the 15,640 students who headed to one of MSJC’s five locations on Aug. 14, 2017 – the first day of the fall semester.

MSJC connects more students to classes they need Roger Williams, graphics design major shares excitement for his first time as a full time student at using its auto-enroll MSJC Menifee Valley Campus feature for those who are waitlisted. MSJC’s Institutional Research Department estimated that the student headcount will be close to 18,200 by the end of the term, which includes both credit and non-credit students.

“My first day isn’t as stressful as I expected it to be,” said Dubow, who is attending the Temecula Education Complex.

Dubow, 18, of Temecula plans to pursue an associate degree in psychol-

ogy and was pleased to attend a campus so close to home.

At the Menifee Valley Campus, Williams, 18, of Wildomar is a full time graphics design student. He hopes he will be auto-enrolled in even more classes where he is on a waitlist.

Classes in Temecula got off to a good start. English as a Second Language classes were filling up this morning as Director of Continuing Education-Noncredit Programs Amy Campbell helped students find their way.

“I always wanted to attend college but never gathered the nerve to do so” said Latisha Carbajal, 45, of Hemet. Carbajal says she felt encouraged to attend with her daughter at the San Jacinto campus.

There is still time to register for classes at MSJC. The college will offer “late-start” classes that begin in the coming weeks. Seats are open in a variety of classes students need to transfer to four-year universities, complete their associate degrees or earn career certificates.

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Daily Brushings Can Reduce Health Risks!

And Doggy Breath, too.

It's morning and you are awakened by the familiar sound of your dog bounding into your room. Before you know what's happening, you feel him pounce on you and start licking your face. No matter how long you've had your dog, this will always be the best way to wake up! This ritual fills your morning with love, energy, and... doggie breath.

Chances are the first thing you do in the morning is brush your teeth. What about your dog? Too many owners don't brush their dog's teeth. If you're one of them, you may be doing your dog a disservice. Maybe you don't think it's important.

Maybe you feel like you don't have the time (we've all wished there were more hours in the day). Or maybe your dog simply doesn't let you brush his teeth, no matter how much you coax him and wrestle him.

Then here's something you should know: brushing a dog's teeth is as important as brushing your own teeth! More than 80% of dogs over the age of 3 have some form of oral disease. Dental problems are bigger than just a little doggie breath -

Animal Friends of the Valleys Needs Your Help!

Supplies have dipped to a very low level. They are in need of a few items to replenish daily supplies.

Wet Cat Food Dry Kitten Food Dry Cat Food Dry Puppy Food Dry Small Breed Dog Food Dry Dog Food Dry Senior Dog Food Dry Weight Maintenance Dog Food Wet Dog Food Cat Litter Newspaper

Thank you for your continued support of the animals.

Animal Friends of the Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595

they can cause some serious damage to your dog's teeth and gums, and even harm your dog in more serious ways. Oral diseases can contribute to heart, liver, and kidney disease.

Dogs are a part of the family, and I know that none of us want our dogs to be sick. Daily brushings can reduce the risks of oral diseases significantly, making it just one less health problem that our dogs will have to face as they grow older. It is important, and it only takes a few minutes of your time. You walk your dog daily, right? Then put a few minutes aside after the walk to brush your dog's teeth. It will be worth it in the long run.

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Adoptions of the Month ~ Adopt Now!

Animal Friends of the Valley My name is Scrappy and I am a 2 year old Chihuahua Beagle Mix. I am a very active boy. I am good with kids and other dogs. I love to run around and chase a tennis ball. I would make an amazing pet. I will need to be fixed before going home with you!!

Intake Number: 360466

I am Oreo and I am a 10 year old female Domestic Short Hair cat. I am a loving girl. I enjoy sun bathing by a window as you can see from my picture. I am litter-box trained. I am good with older kids and cats. I can’t wait to find my “fur” ever home. I am all ready to go home with you!!!

Intake Number: 360104

For more information call 951-674-0618 Ext. 212 or stop in to see these pets and many others that are just waiting for you.

33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595 AnimalFriendsoftheValleys.com

Retrievers and Friends Elsa is a 5 month old, Lab mix.

She is very sweet and friendly. She has not had any training.

Her owners had too many dogs and were unable to care for her.

With some training, she will be a great companion.

Bud is a 4 year old English Bulldog.

He is friendly and walks well on a leash.

His family is moving. Bud is looking for a loving home.

We have many Chihuahuas of all ages as well as Yorkies and many other breeds and mixes available. To view your potential new best friend, please visit: www.retrieversandfriends.com.

Macy is a lovely, 7 year old Chocolate Lab. She is housetrained, walks nicely on the leash and is friendly with everyone she meets. She loves to play ball and is good with other dogs.

Pearl is a beautiful blue-eyed, 2 year old cat with a soft, short coat.

One of the most loving cats we have had. She is good with other cats, greets strangers with a meow and everyone is her friend.

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Community Events and Activities Constitution Association, Inc.

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Do you know?

A baby has fingerprints by 9-12 weeks in the womb!

Thomas Jefferson did not sign the US Constitution.

Learn more and amaze your friends! Smart moms = HAPPY babies.

A night of education

Speakers: Tim Adams will discuss efforts to shut down the Pomona Planned Parenthood clinic Douglas V. Gibbs, U.S. Constitution educator, radio host, author Merna's Cafe 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City

September 2, 5 - 7 pm https://constitutionassociation.yolasite.com/ 951-219-3975

Smart Moms

SMART Moms (Single Mothers are Resilient Together) meets at Murrieta Church of Christ on Sunday evenings for a children's program (infant to 12th grade), speaker/activity for moms and dinner for all! No cost. For additional information: 951-375-2594 or www.smartmoms.info. Meeting Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24

Mt. San Jacinto College: Study Abroad in Spain

Information Session: Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2017 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Menifee Valley Campus, Rm. 106 located at 28237 La Piedra Rd., Menifee, 92584

Why not earn transferrable MSJC credit while studying and traveling abroad during the Spring 2018 semester? For more information contact Linda Lang at 951-639-5397 or llang@msjc.edu.

Concert in the Park - Wildomar

Sept. 9 – 6 to 9 pm- Concert n the Park, Arena. Marna O’Brien Park located at 20505 Palomar St., Wildomar. Arena brings Rock n ‘Roll from your favorite hard rock banks of the 70’s and 80’s. Featuring Big Hits from Journey, Foreigner, Boston, Styx, Kansas, Queen, Van Halen and more. FREE. There will be food, vendors and kid’s activities.

Archery / Parenting Family Event

The event will be held on September 9 from 11 am to 1 pm at Faith Armory in Temecula. For more information, contact A Loving Way to Parent at 951-240-1407.

Registration and additional details: http://faitharmory.com/product.a-loving-way-to-parent-family-archery-event-september-9-11am-1pm. $70 for family of four (includes equipment) / children must be 8 years or older.

West Coast Polar Ice

Serves ”Mustache Mike’s” Italian Ice every Saturday and Sunday at Old Town Temecula and Murrieta Farmers Markets & at Oceanside Pier Mon-Fri through Summer. Gluten & Dairy FREE, 25 Calories per oz. all natural, creamy Texture. Available for Birthday Parties, School Events or Corporate Events 951-551-6780. PTA Packets available at these markets. Packets include license, permit, liability /hold-harmless.

Like and share us on Facebook at WestCoastPolarIce & follow us on Instagram at icyscoops.

Big Band Dance and Barbecue

Saturday, September 9th 6:00 pm

Members: adults: $15, children up to age 12: $5

Non-members adults: $18, children up to age 12: $8

Congregation B'nai Chaim is located at 29500 Via Princessa, Murrieta. 951-6777350. www.bnaichaim.com

New Square Dance Class

The Twirlers Square Dance Club is starting a new class to learn modern square dancing September 12. It will be held from 7:30 to 8:45 pm at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center in Menifee at 29995 Evans Road, corner of Newport Rd. Great Fun, Friends, Exercise. Taught by friendly Bob Stoops

Singles, Couples and Families welcome (children over 9 with adult). First class free! ($5 donation thereafter) For information call 951-679-1732 or 310-508-2412 or 951-694-3650 e-mail us at canyonlaketwirlers@gmail.com

Celebrate the High Holidays a Congregation B’nai Chaim

High Holiday tickets are $75/each. No charge for children and no one will be turned away because of financial need.

• Erev Rosh Hashanah -Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7:00 pm • 1st Day of Rosh Hashanah -Thursday, Sept. 21, Services Begin at 9:30 am. Youth Services & Activities 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Taschlich 4:00 pm Temecula Duck Pond

• 2nd Day of Rosh Hashanah -Friday. Sept. 22, Services Begin at 9:30 am.

• Erev Yom Kippur – Kol Nidre -Friday, Sept 29, Services Begin Promptly at 6:30 pm

• Yom Kippur - Saturday, Sept 30, Services Begin at 9:30 am. Youth Service & Activities 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Yizkor 12:30 pm (Approximately). Mincha Services 4:45 pm. N’eilah Services 6:00 pm. Havdalah and Final Shofar 7:15 pm. Break the Fast Dinner Following

Congregation B'nai Chaim is located at 29500 Via Princessa, Murrieta, 951-677-7350. www.bnaichaim.com

NAFE Meetings in the Area

Escondido Nafe meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6pm at Cocina del Charo Mexican Restaurant - 890 W Valley Parkway Escondido, CA

Temecula Nafe meets the 1st Tuesday in September at Bamboo House 27473 Ynez Road, Temecula at 6 pm. Each month the location alternates between Bamboo House 27473 Ynez Road, Temecula and Spositos located at 28120 Jefferson Ave Suite 207, Temecula CA. Menifee Nafe meets the 2nd Wednesday at 11:30 at Merna's Cafe and Grill 26850 Cherry Hills Blvd, Sun City, CA 92586 (behind Stater Brothers)

Murrieta Nafe meets the 4th Thursday of each month at noon at RJ's Sizzlin' Steer 41401 Kalmia Street.

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

For more information contact Robbie Motter, Nafe Global Coordinator 951-2559200 or email rmotter@aol.com. Every meeting has a dynamic speaker and networking. Cost is $10.00 for Nafe members, $15.00 for guests and then you order food and pay the restaurant direct.

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The Murrieta Garden Club

The Murrieta Garden Club will meet Tuesday, September 12, at 9:30 AM. We meet at the Murrieta Community Center, 41816 Juniper Street, Murrieta. Please join us for an informative, fun morning. Beginners are always welcome. Call Barb with questions 951-677-7310.

Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner

Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. PDT at the The Country Club at Soboba Springs. The SJ Valley Crime Stoppers Plus will be honoring local law enforcement agencies and individuals. To register or receive more information: Contact Connie Hall, Central County United Way 951-929-9691 connie@ccuw.org

Temecula Valley Newcomers Club

The Meeting and Fashion Show will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. Come join us for our annual Fashion Show sponsored this year by Chico’s.

See new chic styles and make some friends. If you have recently moved to the Temecula Valley or have lived here for many years and want to get out more, meet new people and have fun, Temecula Valley Newcomers Club (TVNC) is for you. Come see what it’s all about at the TVNC monthly luncheon at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Rd, Temecula. Paid reservations are required at least one week prior to 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 Gwen (951) 461-1525. Hope to see you at our next meeting.

Stonecroft Temecula Women’s Connection

Program: Jen Towkaniu presents Isagenix

Speaker: John Reed will speak on "Getting Stronger

Thursday, September 21st, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Cost is $22 at Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula

Reservations and cancellations required, please call 951.514.8686 or annajohns123@gmail.com

Temecula Valley Rose Society

Please join the Temecula Valley Rose Society for our monthly meeting on Thursday, September 21 at 10:30 am. Our guest speaker this month is Penny Alverson from Armstrong Nursery. She will bring catalogs and talk about new roses that will be available in the coming year. Penny will offer tips on how to care for roses to encourage bloom throughout the season. Our meetings are held at the Ronald H. Roberts library located at 30600 Pauba Rd. You are welcome to join us for a light luncheon afterward.

For more information please visit our website at temeculavalleyrosesociety.org.

Free Electronic Waste Community Collection Recycling Events Lake Elsinore Saturday and Sunday, September 23-24, 2017, 9 am to 4 pm drive through. The E-waste event will be held at the Albertsons parking lot 30901 Riverside Dr. Lake Elsinore, CA. 92530

Murrieta Saturday and Sunday, September 2-3, 2017, 9 am to 4 pm drive through. The Ewaste event will be held at the Target parking lot 41040 California Oaks Road, Murrieta, CA. 92562.

Both events are hosted by Community Outreach Ministry a 501 C3 non-profit whose mission is helping to break the cycle of incarceration in children caught in the cycle. Proceeds benefit food and clothes for local at-risk kids to celebrate at the Angel Tree Christmas party. E-waste is unwanted or obsolete computer monitors, television sets, printers, laptops, copiers, scanners, fax machines, telephones, and VCR/DVD players. For details call 951-698-7650 or info@communityoutreachministry.org

Crafters Wanted for Canyon Lake Holiday Boutique

Adult crafters of all ages are invited to participate in the 17th Annual Canyon Lake Holiday Boutique sponsored by the Senior Committee. It is being held on November 4th and 5th at the Senior Center located at 23307 Canyon Lake Drive (entrance at the main gate). All items must be handcrafted. Entry fee is $30 with 15% of the crafter’s sales donated to the Senior Center. Signups will be held at the Senior Center from 10 a.m. to noon every Monday beginning September 11th through October 16th.

There will be one evening signup on October 9th from 5 to 7 p.m. For information contact Kathy Barbay at 951-805-3278 or Betty Cannavino at 951-244-4126.

Crafters Wanted for the Temecula United Methodist Church Craft Faire

Join us this year as we prepare for our 20th Annual event. Vendors of quality, handcrafted items are wanted for the craft faire. All proceeds benefit local missions programs. Saturday, October 21, 2017, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Booths Are Available--No commercial entries please. To reserve your booth and get details, call Doris Elder: 951-693-3142 or Heather Bjorklund: 951-676-7784

Astronomy Night - Wildomar

Saturday, Sept. 23rd 7 to 10pm at Marna O’Brien Park located at 20505 Palomar St., Wildomar. Bring some blankets and chairs and join in the funr on the second free Astronomy Night presented by Temecula Valley Astronomers.

GERI-FIT® of Wildomar has Moved!

(Just diagonally across the street)

Come join us beginning September 1, 2017, at our new larger facility inside Trinity Martial Arts located at 32475 Clinton Keith Road, Suite #104, in the Bear Valley Plaza.

Geri-Fit’s new location is at Clinton Keith and Palomar, near Dr. D’s office and Don Pancho’s restaurant. We’ll have more room to work out, and a great sound system to accompany our energizing strength training and stretching classes, as well as our low-impact cardio and balance class. Call 951-461-3210 for more info, and check out our website at www.gerifitwildomar.com.

And like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gerifitwildomar. See you there!

LakeElsinore/Wildomar Elks Host Fund Raising Breakfasts

Larry Ryan, Lodge Boy Scout Chairman of Lake Elsinore /Wildomar Elk Lodge No. 2591, has set up a fund raising breakfast the third Sunday of each month for Elks and the public to raise funds for the lodge and the five Boy Scout units the lodge sponsors. The breakfast is only $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 7 years.

Hours are 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Both Elks and Boy Scouts work at the breakfast.

The Elk Ladies also host a Champagne Buffet whenever there are five Sundays in the month to raise funds for their charities. They charge $10.00 for Elks and the public with hours from 9:00 am to 12:00pm.

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SEPTEMBER 2017

Visiting Our Vineyards

Live Music and Events in Wine Country

Baily Winery

Estate Library Tasting Every Thursday-Sunday / Available 11am-4pm. Enjoy exclusive library tasting of 5 different vintages (varietal will vary monthly). Tasting will take place at Baily Estate Tasting Room located on Pauba Road. Tours are available upon request. For reservations and pricing information please call Lisa at 951-9729768.

Bel Vino Winery

Friday Night Live at Bel Vino - Every Friday 6p-10p. Free admission. Wine, Beer and specialty cocktails in the Barrel Room. Live Band every Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm Admission - free. Bands play on the Hilltop Terrace Stage. For a list of scheduled performers please visit www.belvinowinery.com

Callaway Vineyard & Winery

Callaway Winery Tours offered daily / 11am and 1pm / Tour only, $10 per person.

Tour with tasting, $25 – tour includes 1 tank sample, 1-barrel sample and 4 additional tastes at the Tasting Bar / Reservations not necessary, but for 10 or more highly recommended. For more information call 951.676.4001

Carter Estate Winery and Resort

Elegant Food & Wine Pairing / $40pp / Available Mid-week 1pm and 3pm; Weekends 1pm and 3pm. Guests enjoy five specially-selected Carter Estate Winery wines paired perfectly with a variety of cured meats, artisan cheeses and accompanied with season accoutrements. Each pairing - 90 minutes and is limited to eight participants.

For reservations call today: 844.851.2138

Danza del Sol Winery

Live Music on the Patio at Danza del Sol every Saturday from 1pm – 5pm. Enjoy great wine and great music! / Please check our website www.danzadelsolwinery.com for additional information.

Doffo Winery

Live Music every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-4:00pm. Free to the public.

Live entertainment. For a list of scheduled performers please visit www.doffowines.com

Europa Village

French Wine Education class, Sunday, September 10th at 2pm. Dr. Doug Garman will take you on a journey through France, sampling with food pairings. Tickets $35. www.europavillage.com Live Music every Sunday / 1:00-4:00pm / Free to the public. Live entertainment on our outdoor Veranda. For a list of scheduled performers please visit www.europavillage.com

Falkner Winery

FUNday SUNday in the Yard Garden Every Sunday from 12pm-3pm.

Lawn Game competition “Cornhole” (starting at 1pm) Giant Jenga, Wine Pong, and other limited lawn games available. BBQ to order, Sangria, Signature Drink, Beer available for purchase.

Fazeli Cellars

Live Music at our Tasting Room Every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm – 5pm. Enjoy great wine and great music! www.fazelicellars.com/events for a schedule of performers.

Longshadow Ranch Winery

Bonfire Saturday Nights / 6p-10pm every Saturday through October. Free Admission / Come on by and bring the family out to enjoy Live Music with different artists each week along with our fine wines and craft brews, mechanical bull rides, petting zoo, full snack bar and tons of family fun!

Dinner available with RSVP ~ Menu varies but is usually ranch style faire. $8 to $10 approximately. Call or email for table reservations (951) 587-6221 or info@longshadowranchwinery.com

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Visiting Our Vineyards

Lorimar Vineyards & Winery

Grape stomp & Harvest Festival Sunday, September 10 from 3-7pm at the Barrel Room. Grape Stomping, Live Music, Costume Contest, Tractor Photos, Hay Rides, Face Painting, Lawn Game and more. Admission $35/Kids $25. Dinner: Adults $30/Kids $20.

For Tickets events@lorimarwinery.com.

Music Friday & Saturday / 6p-9p / Free to the public. Live Music Sunday / 2p-5pm / Free to the public. Please check our website www.lorimarwinery.com for a list of scheduled of performers.

Masia de la Vinya Winery

Live Music on the Patio at Masia de la Vinya Every Saturday from 12pm – 5pm / Enjoy great wine and great music! / Please check our website www.masiadelavinya. com for additional information and a list of scheduled performers.

Maurice Car’rie Winery

Arts & Craft Fair / Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11a-5p / Maurice Car’rie Winery offers a charming arts and crafts fair every Friday – Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5 PM. Open to the public, free admission

Miramonte Winery

Live Music & Entertainment / Every Friday and Saturday 7p-10p. Free to the public. No reservations required. For a list of scheduled performers - www.miramontewinery.com

Monte De Oro Winery

Sounds of Sunday / Every Sunday / 1pm-5pm / Live music program on the outdoor patio. Free admission. For a list of scheduled performers, please visit www.montedeoro.com

Mount Palomar Winery

Tequila Tastings Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 5 samples of fine tequila, including San Francisco World Spirits Competition double gold award winners and a bonus margarita sample. http://www.mountpalomarwinery.com/ Annata-Bistro/Bar/Tequila-Tastings / Tickets: $25 at the door

Ponte Winery

Live Music in The Restaurant at Ponte / Every Friday and Saturday night 5:30pm-8:00pm. Enjoy a gourmet meal and stunning views while listening to a variety of talented musicians. Entertainment is free while dining. Visit www.pontewinery.com for a list of scheduled performers Live Music in The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn Every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Sip to the sounds of a variety of musicians, from jazz sax and alternative contemporary to rock blues! / Time and Entertainment schedule varies / Free to attend. Visit www.pontevineyardinn.com for an entertainment schedule.

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

Golden Bear Wine Tour / Saturday and Sunday from11am-12:30pm, 2pm3:30pm. This Tour will highlight why South Coast Winery has been awarded California Winery of the Year for the 4th year. Experience 8 award-winning wines paired with Chef Choice individual plates of California

cuisine. You will also receive a logo wine glass to take home. Tours are offered Saturday and Sunday at 11 am and 2pm. Space is limited and advance reservations are required.

Must be over 21 years of age. This is a 75-minute walking tour followed by a 45-minute food and wine pairing Call 866-994-6379 Ext. 7217 to reserve your spot today.

Late Night Happy Hour at The Vineyard Rose / Fridays and Saturdays / 9:00 – 11:00am / Looking for something to do late night in Temecula Valley’s wine country? South Coast Winery’s Vineyard Rose restaurant now has late night happy hour! / Cost: View Happy Hour Menu at South CoastWinery.com / Reservation Information: Reservations recommended.

Wilson Creek Winery

Bubble Brunch Buffet / Every Sunday. Enjoy all your breakfast favorites, omelet stations, waffle stations, seafood stations, carving stations and dessert stations. Reservations can be made at www.wilsoncreekwinery.com.

Live Entertainment / Every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm – 4pm / Free to the public. For a list of scheduled performers, please visit www.wilsoncreekwinery.com

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September 11 - We Shoud Never Forget SEPTEMBER 11 – WE SHOULD NEVER FORGET: The Fear that Gripped Us The Lost Ones The Families Who Grieve The Unity that Ultimately Strengthened Us.

September 11th Remembrance at the Temecula Duck Pond begins at 6:00 pm Please join the City of Temecula on the 16th anniversary of September 11th as we remember and honor those we lost. The ceremony will be held at the Temecula Duck Pond (located on the corner of Rancho California and Ynez Roads).

The program is scheduled to begin Monday, September 11, 2017 promptly at 6:00 pm, and will last approximately 90 minutes. City leaders will be on hand to recount the events of that day. All guests are invited to leave a message in our Keepsake Journal, enjoy light music, and take a quiet moment of reflection followed by refreshments.

September 11th Observance Ceremony at Town Square Park, Murrieta at 7:15PM Join us for a sunset ceremony to pay tribute to and reflect on the events that took place 16 years ago by placing a painted rock that commemorates those event during the ceremony.

Rocks can have a Patriotic theme, depict event fo that day, honor first responders or include inspiring words.

Please bring the painted rocks to Town Square Park prior to the start of the ceremony or drop them off at the Murrieta Senior Center prior to 9/11.

Meet Me in the Stairwell

You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news On September 11, 2001. Neither will I.

I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his wife to say ‘Good-Bye.’ I held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the peace to say, ‘Honey, I am not going to make it, but it is OK. I am ready to go.’

I was with his wife when he called as she fed breakfast to their children.

I held her up as she tried to understand his words and as she realized he wasn’t coming home that night.

I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a woman cried out to Me for help. I have been knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!’ I said. ‘Of

course I will show you the way home - only believe in Me now.’

I was at the base of the building with the Priest ministering to the injured and devastated souls. I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He heard my voice and answered.

I was on all four of those planes, in every seat, with every prayer. I was with the crew as they were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the believers there, comforting and assuring them that their faith has saved them.

I was in Texas , Virginia , California , Michigan , Afghanistan . I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news. Did you sense Me?

I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew every name - though not all know Me. Some met Me for the first time on the 86th floor.

Some sought Me with their last breath. Some couldn’t hear Me calling to them through the smoke and flames; ‘Come to Me... this way... take my hand.’ Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me. But, I was there.

I did not place you in the Tower that day. You may not know why, but I do. However, if you were there in that explosive moment in time, would you have reached for Me?

Sept. 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey for you. But someday your journey will end. And I will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are ‘ready to go.’

I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.

God