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Friends of the Library Welcome Members and Guests Back with a Concert The Friends of the Murrieta Library welcome their members and guests to an in-person gathering at the Community Room of the Murrieta Public Library on Tuesday, September 21 at 10:00 am. Local pianist, Margaret Meyncke, will help us celebrate this occasion with a special concert. Of course, CDC guidelines will be in effect as necessary. Ms Meyncke has been enjoying teaching piano for over 25 years. She has a masters degree in Education from Concordia and a California Teaching Credential. Several of her students have played locally for the Temecula City Council meetings and a few have gone on to major in music at college. Her goal is to teach students to read music and enjoy playing a variety of styles. Doing duets together keeps lessons fun and exciting. Her last recital was a Patriotic Piano Recital outside at the Rose Haven Heritage Garden in Temecula. A native Californian who was born at Loma Linda and raised in San Bernardino, Ms Meyncke moved to the Temecula area in 1994 and has seen it change and develop over the years. Because her mother was a librarian, there has always been a strong connection with libraries over the years. She and her husband enjoy visiting libraries whenever they travel and always purchase books at the Friends of the Library bookstores. Her advice to parents: develop a relationship with a local library and max out your children’s library cards every week! When she is not teaching piano or substitute teaching, Margaret is active in environmental work. She is an active member of the Sierra Club, Santa Margarita Group and Chair of Education and Outreach. She is also a coleader for Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a bi-partisan organization focused on a carbon fee and dividend. Her most recent adventure has been starting a chapter of Great Old Broads for Wilderness in southern California. Finally, she is enjoying local involvement in the Temecula Valley Woman’s Club, Environmental Committee. The Library is located at 8 Town Square, on Adams between Juniper and Kalmia. For further information, please call Rita Nastri 698-8640. Or visit our website at www.murrietalibraryfriends.org.
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THANK YOU SEPTEMBER 2021
Support Our Local Businesses Animal Friends of the Valley......................29 Ben's Junk ................................................30 Bright Business, Murrieta .........................30 California Railway Mureum ........................8 California Technical Academy ...................13 Callaway Winery - Wine Stomp.................15 Cannon Manaagement................................2 Cleaning and Moving ...............................30 Craft Beer Santa Rosa Plateau ..................26 Deportola Road Harvest Fest.....................14
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Remembering 911
10
Princess Smell-A-Rella
20
It’s Apple Season
De Tierra Bee Removal & Rescue...............7 Falkner Winery Wine Dinner......................15
REMEMBERING 911
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First Light Home Care ...............................18
Thomas the Train – Win a Family-4-Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Professor Kidsbrary- Princess Smell-A-Rella . . . . . . . . .10
Freedom RV ..............................................27
COMMUNITY
Gardener's Cottage ...................................23
Workplace Accessibility for All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Field of Honor Heroes Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Fellowship Applications Now Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Geanes BeautyFX Cryo Slimming..............11 Geanes BeautyFX Facial Special .................9 Grace Evangelical Free ..............................16
KIDS
PETS Dog Daze Costume Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Pet Adoptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Grace Christian School..............................10
ENTERTAINMENT
RECIPES
Honeycutt Farms.......................................20
Friends of the Library Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Upcoming at the Hemet Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Upcoming Performances at the OT Theater . . . . . . . . . .22
German Apple Pancakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Apple Slab Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Hospice of the Valleys ...............................19 Identity Theft Tips .....................................24 JDS Creative Adademy ...............................6 Jeweler by Design ......................................7
VISITING OUR VINEYARDS
EVENTS TEDx – Day of Inspiring Talks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Private Wine Stomp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Craft Fair at Maurice Carr’ie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Jewel Scene ..............................................31 LA Pets Live ..............................................28
FAITH
Mc Coy Rock.............................................25
Prayer: A Heavenly Invitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Mc Vicker's Family Law Mediation Ctr.......11 Menifee Bible Church ................................17 Mom & Baby Boutique ..............................11 Ms Chevious .............................................22
FAMILY The Impact of Changes in Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Tom’s Farms – A day for the Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 It’s Apple Season- Day at Oak Glen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My Grannys' Attic .....................................22 Naughty Pig Gourmet Meats .....................21 Platinum Plumbing.....................................3
HEALTHY LIVING Which is Better, Workout or 10,000 steps? . . . . . . . . . . .18
Premier Carpet ...........................................3 ReMax Vanquard Real Estate ....................32 Run Jump Throw for the Kids ...................18 Smart Solar ................................................3 Swim to Shore ..........................................10 Temecula Eye Center .................................19 Temecula Newcomers Club ......................28 Temecula Valley Symphony.......................12 Temecula Symphony Bingo.......................19 Temecula Valley Women's Club ................28 Trattoria Toscana New Location ................20 Wickerd Farm Pumpkin Patch...................27 Word Search .............................................14 Word Search Answer Key..........................30
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Let Us All REMEMBER, September 11 September 11th: A Poem Might it be, as my mother said to me on this ugly, sinful day, That the world is on its last go-round? Hijacked wild birds strip the sky of its innocent morning breath Steel towers crumple like playing cards on an uneven metal table Unrehearsed screams we dare not hear leap from windows Into the open, bottomless palms of God I cannot stand to watch life reduce Itself to powdery dust and soot lathering the devil’s inflamed mouth But I am fixated on the television anyhow: Is this what slavery was like? Is this what the holocaust was like? Is this what famine is like? Is this what war is like? Is this how you felt, dear mother, when King and the two Kennedys were killed? I want to stitch up the sky, deny humans the right to fly Cry until my tears have washed hatred From the mildewed underarms of history And I want to say to the firemen
Ah, yes, the firemen: Your husband, your father, your brother, your uncle, your friend Thank you for speeding to the end of Your time and thank you for showing us that Courage is a soul so unselfish it would Scale a collapsing building to liberate a stranger Even as your blood relatives wonder if you are alive — From the remains of this madness I detect a heartbeat called life From the remains of this madness I smell an aroma called love From the remains of this madness I embrace a body called humanity From the remains of this madness I construct a dream called hope From the remains of this madness I will ride the wings of the deceased Into the clouds, scribble their names on the sun Erect a memorial to the moon, chant the blues For New York City, then resurrect a world Where a new-born rose will jut through the broken concrete.
MSJC Art Students Refresh 9/11 Mural at Hemet Fire Station
Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) art students Vanessa Pellegrin of San Jacinto and Mario Herrera of Menifee used their talents to touch up a 9/11 mural at Hemet Fire Station No. 1 on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC).
Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) art students Vanessa Pellegrin of San Jacinto and Mario Herrera of Menifee used their talents to touch up a 9/11 mural at Hemet Fire Station No. 1 on Tuesday. The students and MSJC art instructor Chet Glaze expect to complete refreshing the 2004 mural ahead of Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. "It's a real benefit for the students," Glaze said outside the fire station on Juanita Street. "Not only are they getting a really critical opportunity for community service, which is hard to come by sometimes in art, but also they're learning a valuable and very marketable skill in mural painting." The students were careful to preserve the signed names of the original artists, which can be seen on the righthand side of the mural. Hemet Rotary paid for the supplies and provided $100 scholarships to the two students.
Temecula Hosts September 11th Remembrance on 20th Anniversary at The Duck Pond Please join the City of Temecula on Saturday, September 11, 2021 to commemorate the 20th 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) at 4:00pm. City of Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards states, like most Americans, I remember exactly where I was on 9/11. As the guest speaker for Temecula’s Morning Rotary Club, we stood in disbelief around a small wall mounted TV at the Sizzler. When the second tower fell, I suggested we have a word of prayer. The following days, weeks and months saw overwhelming displays of patriotism with Americans speaking with one voice as we locked arms in solidarity. All guests are invited to leave a message in our Keepsake Journal and take a quiet moment of reflection followed by refreshments and light music provided by the Spirit of Great Oak. For information on this event: TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD and follow @TemeculaParksandRec on social media for updates.
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JDS – Working Toward Workplace Accessibility for All Did you know, only about 18 percent of adults with disabilities are employed? Although
this
is
and
everyone face difficulties in their lives?
unsettling, statistics like these make it
People with special needs are just
apparent that there is still a stigma that
impacted uniquely and are affected by
surrounds hiring someone who isn’t
personal
neurotypical.
people
and
environmental
with
challenges. These barriers can cause
disabilities and those on the autism
them to have issues completing
spectrum have a hard time obtaining
something without the proper guidance
competitive employment opportunities
or support. However, what is often
and an even harder time finding a
forgotten is that their abilities can offer
career to match their interests and
a great deal of success in the
goals. Oftentimes, the jobs offered to
workplace. For example, those on the
this population do not include high-
spectrum can memorize information
demand
quickly, think and learn visually, express
or
Sadly,
harsh
high-growth
career
opportunities. Instead, it is janitorial or
exceptional
just something to punch the clock i.e.,
reliability. In addition, they have a very
busy work.
strong adherence to rules and routines.
Autism and learning disabilities are generally
associated
with
honesty,
loyalty
and
Just like employees, employers
atypical
just need to be better equipped with
language and communication, social
training solutions. Doing so can simply
interaction, motor coordination and sensory processing issues. Yes, these are
accommodate a neurodiverse community within the workplace. There has been
some of the struggles those with special needs can experience, but doesn’t
a small shift in workforce development due to training programs and the fact that massive businesses such as Google are hiring individuals with special needs. More employers are realizing this population's diverse talents that in turn make them extremely valuable candidates. JDS Creative Academy, a nonprofit located in Temecula, CA is a neurodiverse workplace and truly values differences. The organization works hard to be a safe place for those with special needs to learn, grow and build the skills required to have a career in video production. Instead of focusing on disabilities, JDSCA highlights abilities and passions. JDS Creative Academy’s job-training program is reaching for new heights. Beyond providing participants the skills necessary to obtain a career in video production, JDSCA is stepping into paid internships in hopes to also provide a workable career pathway. The idea behind this is simple: place job-training participants in internships in the community that align with JDSCA’s program curriculum, whether that be social media and video production work, or marketing and corporate storytelling. While participating in the internship, each participant will have a 1-1 supportive coach to be with them to help make the transition from the training environment to the work environment. Currently, the organization is in their early stages of identifying the community business partners and is excited about the opportunities ahead. You might be surprised to hear that it doesn’t take much to ensure your workplace is dedicated to accessibility for all. There are some amazing resources such as the National Disability Institute which provides assistance to the public workforce to achieve equal opportunities for all. The first step can be as simple as considering a partnership with an organization like JDS Creative Academy. You can think of this opportunity as a reciprocal relationship. Our special needs job-training participants get to work as valued employees and you gain an amazing candidate to help bring your business to the next level, with no payroll cost to your bottom line. “Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle,” - Charles Glassman.
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Murrieta Rotary Seeks Hero Nominations From Community For the sixth consecutive year, the Rotary Club of Murrieta is inviting nominations of “heroes” who will be honored during the 2021 Murrieta Field of Honor, November 6 through 14. The benchmark that the Rotary Club of Murrieta has used in selecting heroes who are nominated by the community: A hero is a person (or group) who in the face of danger or adversity or from a position of weakness displays courage or self-sacrifice for the greater good. To nominate a hero, please send a picture of the Hero, a short biography, a few short sentences on why they should be selected plus contact information (address, email and telephone numbers of the hero and of yourself) to MurrietaRotary@ gmail.com. Nominations will close September 15, 2021. For 2021, all heroes nominated must be veterans of United State military service and residents of Riverside County, California.
Sergeant William Galbraith was honored at the 2020 Murrieta Field of Honor. Galbraith served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1947.
Heroes will be honored with a special salute during the Field of Honor week, along with being featured in a special Field of Honor magazine and in media postings. Hero selections will be made by a committee of Murrieta Rotary members; all nomination information will become property of the Rotary Club of Murrieta and may be used in promotion of the Field of Honor. For further information on the Heroes program, contact Linda Dozier at MurrietaRotary@gmail.com.
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SEPTEMBER 2021
Southern California Railway Museum Welcomes Day Out with Thomas and Friends Party Train 2021! All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine pulls into Southern California Railway Museum (SCRM) on November 6th, 7th, 11th, 13th and 14th. SCRM invites little engineers to go full steam ahead for a day of engaging activities and fun adventures at Day Out with Thomas Party Train 2021. Children are invited to spend the day with their friend Thomas, when the #1 Engine rolls into Perris straight from the Island of Sodor. Day Out with Thomas is a fun-filled event that provides children of all
ages the opportunity to climb aboard and take a ride with Thomas as well as participate in Thomas & Friends™ themed activities. For five fun-filled days, little engineers and their families are invited to take a 20-minute ride on their favorite engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway, ride Percy – Thomas’ best friend – and enjoy a day of Thomas & Friends fun with a petting zoo, giant bubble making, photo ops, model trains, live entertainment and more. Train rides with Thomas and Percy depart every 30 minutes, rain or shine. Departure times begin at 9am through 4pm each day of the event. Tickets for Day Out with Thomas are $25 plus tax for ages two and up. Percy tickets are available for an additional charge with every Thomas ticket and can be added at checkout. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at w w w. s o c a l r a i l w a y. o r g / s c r m events/thomas/ or by calling Ticketweb toll-free at 866.468.7630. For more information and directions, contact www.socalrailway.org. To win a family-four pack, visit www.SoCalRailway.org/Neighbors only one entry per household. Winners will be notified on October 15. Please note that Southern California Railway Museum is a working railroad and is required to follow all Federal Railroad Administration guidelines including that all persons over two-years old riding a train or trolley must wear a mask. The Southern California Railway Museum is a non-profit organization located at 2201 “A” Street, Perris, California, 92570. It is home to vast collections of historic and vintage railway equipment and artifacts. The 100-acre campus is home to many annual events. Memberships are available as well as volunteer opportunities. For more information, visit www.SoCalRailway.org or call (951) 943-3020.
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How Changes in School Have Impacted the Family By Traci L. Williams
When I was in elementary school, we ran on the play-
How will you stand up for your child’s self-care and your family’s ability to
ground, there were no fences or locked gates and my
strengthen its roots? If you don’t find a way, we will continue losing our children
mom could volunteer on a whim. Fast forward 30 years
to self-harm, suicide, drugs, medication, mental health trauma, isolation and
and my kids were in school. I could volunteer on a whim,
hopelessness. It is in the hands of parents to make the changes that are neces-
like my mom, but I noticed running on the playground was
sary.
becoming a “get in trouble” activity. That was startling! Schools had also become gated and parents were being asked to drop off and pick up at the gates, instead of the classrooms. Fast forward another 20 years, and we have drive-thru drop off and pickup; most parents don’t even go on campus. Do you see the trend? We are seeing less and less parent interaction on campus, in the classroom, and almost no face-to-face contact with teachers or other students and parents.
Here are some suggestions that might help: 1. Expectations. Your child’s “best” has to be good enough. Listen when they say they need a break.
2. Missing Assignments. When your child knows the content, ask the teacher to excuse the additional assignments. “Busy work” is frustrating for everyone, and time is valuable.
This has happened little by little over the last 50 years and has been almost un-
3. Self-Care. Down time, sleep, joy, family time, play … are all essential.
detectable. Why? Because we collectively adjust and forget over time.
4. Sports. Don’t agree to sports on Sundays or holiday weekends. It robs fam-
When parents rarely see their child’s classroom and don’t get to know other students and teachers, it creates a huge gap between home and school. There are no relationships being cultivated. There is no, “Look what I did today, mommy!” in the classroom, or “This is my new friend.” Those experiences are precious and they matter. What has replaced that excitement and connection are the reminders and stresses about homework and grades. Home has become an extension of school, instead of school being a resource for home.
ilies of precious time they will never get back.
5. Personality Conflicts. Don’t force your student to deal with a difficult teacher for an entire year. Sometimes (not always) you just need to move your student. We need to prioritize family stability. That is the key to communities that work. It starts at home. Take back your power. Listen to your kids. You are creating their future and the future of the generations that follow. You’ve got this!
Let’s take a look at a few additional changes:
Traci L. Williams is the Founder of A Loving Way to Parent. She is
Before
known for her intuitive and practical approach to parenting. Contact her
• Two parents (team)
for a free phone consultation at 951-240-1407 or traci@alovingway.com.
• One parent focused on home (raising kids is important) and the other fo-
(www.alovingway.com)
cused on income
• Kids home for the first five years (stable roots) • Home after school (time off to play and be with family) • Family meals (connection and relationship building) Now • Single parents (tired and often fighting with each other) • Both parents working (no one is focusing on home) • Daycare at 6 weeks old (no roots) • Before and after school programs • Sports and other activities (busy lifestyle) We push our toddlers to potty train so they can be in pre-school so they are not behind in kindergarten. The results:
• Anxiety Disorder is being diagnosed as early as 3 years old • Suicide as young as 5 years old • Mental health disorders and diagnoses running rampant in all ages of children Parents, do not let societal “norms” that do not work, intimidate you. Little by little, parents are losing their voice and ability to advocate for their children. You saw above what occurred slowly over 50 years. What will it look like 50 years from now, if we don’t stand up today? Our children see their parents with no power, and that is a lie.
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SMELL-A-RELLA By Professor Kidsbrary
Once upon a time In a far-off land, Where trees grew Like giants, And the ocean Touched the sand
One day while She was scrubbing, Out the pens And changing hay, A stranger peaked into the barn For he had lost his way…
Stood the Kingdom Of Flowers, A place filled With many scents, Roses, Gardenias, Orchids And pungent…Hyacinth
“Excuse me Miss” startling her Do you know Where I may find, The Castle Fleur de Leur? For I claim it To be mine”
The flowers bloomed Year long, their fragrance Traveling wide, A perfect place to live Everyone felt… Enormous pride! Their houses neat and clean Were scrubbed From morn to night, With flowers displayed, In every corner These people did things right! Except for one Poor village girl, Whose job was to feed the slop, To all the sheep, cows & pigs Among the mud, And things they’d drop! Her clothes were always filthy Mixed with dirt & slime, From head to toe, No portion showed… That was not touched With yuck and grime! The town’s folk would Pinch their noses, Whenever she walked by “Smell-a-rella” they would call But she’d just hold, Her head up high! Though she took pride In her work, She knew deep down inside No man of noble birth, Would ever take Her for his bride… She tried to hide her odor Bathing in rose water pure, But back among the animals, In no time She’d smelled like… Cow manure!
“Oh yes!” Smell-a-rella answered “It sits high above the land, Its majestic view, breathtaking, And where royalty… Would take command” “Well, said the prince Pray tell “What is your name?” But Smell-a-rella Just bowed her head, To embarrassed And ashamed… I’m throwing a party To meet, everyone in town Please honor me With your presence, Let me send you a Beautiful gown! So, Smell-a-rella ran right home And bathed in fragrance pure, Then stepped into The gown he sent, And gazed into The mirror… Little did she know, Why he would send a gown Of white… For he had planned, To marry her… He loved her at first site! And so, Smell-a-rella Her title she would claim, Princess Bouquet, Of Fleur de Leur, Would be her Brand new name… And now when she rode by Waving her royal hand, There was no doubt When the people cheered, Her smell… Was the best in all the land! The End
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SEPTEMBER 2021
Hope Light Coaching A life coach is a wellness professional, who helps people make progress in different areas of their lives, to gain greater fulfillment and purpose. Heidi Simmons is a Certified Life Coach, Reiki Healing Practitioner and End of Life Coach D.D. residing in the Temecula Valley. Specializing in those with chronic diseases like cancer, long term medical conditions, family estrangement issues and life transitions, she helps bring clarity and hope to her clients. As Ms. Simmons meets you where you are right now, you begin to embrace your transformation. With an intuitive, humorous, and spiritual coaching style, she will play an active role in supporting you by unlocking the doors that hold you back. With creative exercises, visual tools, guided imagery and more, Hope Light Coaching will profoundly change the way you see yourself and your future. In addition, Ms. Simmons has received hospice training form Arbor Hospice, is a volunteer life coach at Michelle's Place, a cancer resource center and trained in the chaplain program, at Temecula Valley Hospital. Hope Light Coaching – “Hope seeks the light…and the light heals” hopelightcoaching.com hopelightcoaching@gmail.com 949-831-1247
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Upcoming Concerts at the Historic Hemet Theater SEPTEMBER 2021 Tribute Mania Concert Series at Historic Hemet Theatre TRIBUTE MANIA: Tribute to Led Zeppelin (Sept 4) featuring Led Zepagain; Tribute to Bob Seger (Sept 18) featuring Turn The Page. Showtime 7pm, $25 general admission. 20th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Charity Concert (Sept 11) featuring a Tribute to The Eagles by The Long Run. Proceeds benefit First Responders Memorial Fund. Showtime 7pm, $35 general admission. OCTOBER 2021 Tribute Mania Concert Series at Historic Hemet Theatre Tribute to Foreigner (Oct 4) featuring 4NR; Tribute to The Beatles (Oct 16) featuring Hard Day’s Night; Tribute to Fleetwood Mac (Oct 23) featuring Mirage. Showtime 7pm, $25 general admission. Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave, Hemet 92543. Tickets & information (951) 658-5950. Visit www.HistoricHemetTheatre.com for a complete lineup of shows - Voted Best Live Music Venue in the Inland Valley!
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TEDxTemecula Adds the ‘Human’ Touch to a Day of Inspiring Talks TEDxTemecula presents its 10th annual conference on Saturday, September 25, at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. As in the past, TEDxTemecula will have an in-person program featuring dynamic speakers who are sure to inspire, under this year’s theme, “Human Being | Being Human.” To be sure, all six will be presenting “ideas worth spreading.” Here are some details about each speaker: Lena Evans The founder of Jade Phoenix, a San Diego-based community organization dedicated to helping other nonprofits, Lena Evans discovered about a decade ago while becoming a two-time World Series of Poker Champion, that playing poker actually expands brainpower when it comes to multitasking, decision-making, strategic thinking and other skills. Steven Kleinman After a 30-year career as an intelligence officer – during which he became an expert in the fields of strategic interrogation and special operations, Steven Kleinman knows a thing or two about trust and the science-based strategies for building it. While he says that trust is often MIA these days, he adds that having a more informed approach to trust can enhance personal relationships and, yes, even politics. Yudhister Kumar A high school sophomore, Yudhister Kumar has already completed all of the math courses at his current school and also at Mount San Jacinto College, so this fall, he’s tackling more advanced and specialized university-level math courses. He also watches as many of his peers, who are otherwise successful students, struggle with math. The problem, Kumar says, is the public school system has math education all wrong – and he has some ideas about how to fix it. Teresse Lewis A child of the inner city, Teresse Lewis has long wondered why some students thrive amid difficulty and others don’t. The answer, she says, is both simple and complicated: resilience. As executive director of The Empowerment Center in Temecula, and also through her work as a licensed therapist and school social worker, Lewis has helped many youngsters move from risk to resilience. Corey McComb Ever have the feeling that the more hours you work, the more work you still have to do? That's where Corey McComb was in 2018. The San Diego area writer and digital marketer started investigating how to break out of that cycle, and he wrote a book about it – “Productivity is for Robots: How to (re)Connect, Get Creative, and Stay Human in the New World.” Rob Wang A certified charisma coach and entrepreneur who quit a job working with Fortune 500 brands to work for a longtime idol, Rob Wang seemingly had
everything a person could want. Yet, to him, his life felt empty, and about five years ago he suffered through a period of suicidal depression. He also learned that his beliefs about masculinity stood in the way of his ability to seek help. • When: Saturday, Sept. 25, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm • Where: Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula • Tickets: $60, $85 and $110, lunch included ($10 early bird discount available, if purchased by Sept. 1; $110 level also includes a post-event speaker reception) • Note: For the comfort and safety of all involved, masks will be required regardless of vaccination status. • Information: www.tedxtemecula.com • Contacts: Jim McLaughlin: 951-225-2179, jim@tedxtemecula.com Jerry Rice: call/text 951-541-1825, jerry.rice@hotmail.com
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Visiting Our Vineyards
Welcome to the Harvest in Temecula Wine Country! Get your small group of friends and family together for your very own private GRAPESTOMPING experience. On a wagon, drawn by elegant horses, you will be transported back in time to experience the crush of grapes. While you sip on the wine in your glass and view the grapes on the vine the
The wagon picks up your group of up to 8 at the Temecula Carriage House and then travels through quiet wine country roads and vines for a vine to wine tour by horse drawn wagon. Upon return you will find wine barrels have been
connection of all of your senses unite with the age old activity of stomping grapes.
prepared for the fun grapestomping competition. Music and competition host will also guide your group through the competition. Pack a picnic or favorite curbside pick up and pack your favorite Temecula Wine. Wine glasses and bottle openers available at request. • 2 hours • $400 for up to 8 guests • Upgrades are available for more guests • Children are welcome
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Visiting Our Vineyards
Craft Fair at Maurice Car'rie Winery Every Saturday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Maurice Car’rie Vineyard and Winery offers a charming arts and craft fair every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5 PM. Located on the front picnic grounds at the beautiful Maurice Car’rie Winery are craft vendors with wares that are handmade such as jewelry, paintings, and ceramics along with fun items like great handbags and designer-style sunglasses. Come spend the afternoon browsing at the fair, or at the Maurice Car'rie extensive gift shop, and enjoy a bottle of our great wine and a picnic lunch on our large picnic grounds. This is free to the public.
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He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. ~Psalm 91:4 NLT
Prayer: A Heavenly Invitation By Max Lucado
Opening the Windows When a believing person prays, great things happen. (James 5:16) Imagine yourself in a dark room. Windows closed. Curtains drawn. Shutters shut. In the darkness it’s hard to believe there’s daylight beyond the drapes. So, you grope and try to feel your way across the floor. You take a step, disoriented and unsure where you’re headed. Progress is slow and the journey painful. Stubbed toes, bruised shins, broken vases. It’s hard to walk in a dark place. Harder still to walk in a dark world. But many try. And, as a result, many are wounded in the effort: tripping over problems, bumping into one another in the shadows, ramming into walls. But occasionally one of us makes a discovery. Reaching through the blackness, a hand finds curtains and a window latch. “Hey, everybody! The walls have windows!” The drapes are pulled back and the window opened. The sun floods into the room. What was dark is now bright. What was opaque is now clear. What was stale is now fresh. With the light comes a peace, a power, a desire to move closer to the light, and
A certainty to move through the corridors of life, opening one window after another to illuminate. What a difference! And all it took was one small gesture of opening curtains and raising the window. Prayer does the same thing for us. Prayer is the window that God has placed in the walls of our world. Leave it shut and the world is a cold, dark house. But throw back the curtains and see His light. Open the window and hear His voice. Open the window of prayer and invoke the presence of God in your world. The God who listens to you. You’re at your best friend’s wedding reception. The two of you have talked about this day since you were kids, and now it’s here. The ceremony was great; the wedding was beautiful. The minister was flawless and the vows were honest. What a day! “I’ll take care of the reception,” you volunteered. You planned the best party possible. You hired the band, rented the hall, catered the meal, decorated the room, and asked your Aunt Bertha to bake the cake. Now the band is playing and the guests are milling, but Aunt Bertha is nowhere to be seen. Everything is here but the cake. You sneak over to the pay phone and dial her number. She’s been taking a nap. She thought the wedding was next week. Oh boy! Now what do you do? Talk about a problem! Everything is here but the cake…
a confidence to step forward. Our timid steps are replaced by a certainty to our walk. Sound familiar? It might. It’s exactly the dilemma Jesus’ mother, Mary, was facing. The wedding was moving. The guests were celebrating…but the wine was gone. Back then, wine was to a wedding what cake is to a wedding today. Can you imagine a wedding without cake? They couldn’t imagine a wedding without wine. To offer wine was to show respect to your guests. Not to offer wine at a wedding was an insult. What Mary faced was a social problem. A foul-up. A snafu. A calamity on the common scale. No need to call 911, but no way to sweep the embarrassment under the rug, either. When you think about it, most of the problems we face are of the same caliber. Seldom do we have to deal with dilemmas of national scale or world conflict. Seldom do our crises rock the Richter scale. Usually, the waves we ride are made by pebbles, not boulders. We’re late for a meeting. We leave something at the office. A coworker forgets a report. Mail gets lost. Traffic gets snarled. The waves rocking our lives are not life threatening yet. But they can be. A poor response to a simple problem can light a fuse. What begins as a snowflake can snowball into an avalanche unless proper care is taken. For that reason, you might want to note how Mary reacted. Her solution poses a practical plan for untangling life’s knots. “They have no more wine,” she told Jesus (John 2:3). That’s it. That’s all she said. She didn’t go ballistic. She simply assessed the problem and gave it to Christ. “A problem well stated is a problem half solved,” John Dewey said. Mary would have liked that, for that’s what she did. She defined the problem. She could have exploded: “Why didn’t you plan better? There’s not enough wine! Whose fault is this anyway? You guys never do anything right. If anything is to be done right around here, I have to do it myself!” Or she could have imploded: “This is my fault, I failed. I’m to blame. I deserve it. If only I’d majored in culinary art. I’m a failure in life. Go ahead; do the world a favor. Tie me up and march me to the gallows. I deserve it.” It’s so easy to focus on everything but the solution. Mary didn’t do that. She simply looked at the knot, assessed it, and took it to the right person. “I’ve got one here I can’t untie, Jesus.”
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“When all the wine was
servants either had enough
gone Jesus’ mother said to him, ‘They have no more wine’” (John 2:3). Please note, she took the problem to Jesus before she took it to anyone else. A friend told me about a tense deacons’ meeting he attended. Apparently, there
naivete or trust to do what or trust to do what Jesus said, and so the problem was solved. Note, the water became wine after they had obeyed, not before. What if the servants had refused? What if they had said, “No way”? Or, to
FAITH goes up the stairs that LOVE has made and looks out of the WINDOWS which HOPE has opened. ~ Charles Haddon Spurgeon
was more agitation than agreement, and after a lengthy discussion, someone suggested, “Why don’t we pray about it?” to which another questioned, “Has it come to that?” What causes us to think of prayer as the last option rather than the first? I can think of two reasons: feelings of independence and feelings of insignificance. Sometimes we’re independent. We begin to think we are big enough to solve our own problems. At our house we have had a banner year. Our third daughter has learned how to swim. That means that three can walk. Three can swim. And two out of the three have the training wheels off their bikes. With each achievement they have delightedly pointed out, “Look, Dad, I can do it on my own.” Denalyn and I have applauded and celebrated each accomplishment our daughters have made. Their maturity and mobility is good and necessary, but I hope they never get to the point where they are too grown up to call their daddy. God feels the same way about us. Other times we don’t feel independent; we feel insignificant. We think, “Sure, Mary can take her problems to Jesus. She’s his mother. He doesn’t want to hear my problems. Besides, he’s got famine and the Mafia to deal with. I don’t want to trouble him with my messes.” If that is your thought, may I share with you a favorite verse of mine? I like it so much I wrote it on the first page of my Bible. “Because he delights in me, he saved me” (Ps. 18:19). And you thought he saved you because of your decency. You thought he saved you because of your good works or good attitude or good looks. Sorry. If that were the case, your salvation would be lost when your voice went south or your works got weak. There are many reasons God saves you: to bring glory to himself, to appease his justice, to demonstrate his sovereignty. But one of the sweetest reasons God saved you is because he is fond of you. He likes having you around. He thinks you are the best thing to come down the pike in quite awhile. “As a man rejoices over his new wife, so your God will rejoice over you.” (Isa. 62:5). If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If he had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, he’ll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and he chose your heart. And the Christmas gift he sent you in Bethlehem? Face it, friend. He’s crazy about you. The last thing you should worry about is being a nuisance to God. All you need to concentrate on is doing what he tells you to do. Note the sequence of events in the next verse: “Jesus said to the servants, ‘fill the jars with water.’ So, they filled the jars to the top. The he said to them, ‘Now take some out and give it to the master of the feast.’ So, they took the water to the master. When he tasted it, the water had become wine” (John 2:7-9). Did you see the sequence? First the jars were filled with water. Then Jesus instructed the servants to take the water (not the wine) to the master. Now, if I’m a servant, I don’t want to do that. How is that going to solve the problem? And what is the master going to say when I give him a cup of water? But these
bring the pint closer to home, what if you refuse? What if you identify the problem, take it to Jesus, and then refuse to do what he says? That’s possible. After all, God is asking you to take some pretty gutsy steps. Money is tight, but he still asks you to give. You’ve been offended, but he asks you to forgive your offender. Someone else blew the assignment, but he still asks you to be patient. You can’t see God’s face, but he still asks you to pray. Not commands for the faint of faith. But then again, he wouldn’t ask you to do it if he thought you couldn’t. So go ahead. Next time you face a common calamity, follow the example of Mary at the wineless wedding: Identify the problem. (You’ll half-solve it.) Present it to Jesus. (He’s happy to help.) Do what he says. (No matter how crazy.) And buy your Aunt Bertha a new calendar. Prayer: A Heavenly Invitation. Published by UpWords Ministries ©1996 by Max Lucado Printed with permission. For the complete reading go to www.maxlucado.com
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A 30-Minute Workout or 10,000 Steps Per Day– Which Is Better? We asked a doctor to weigh in. By Lauren Wellbank It can be tempting to skip a planned workout once your fitness tracker notes that you have hit 10,000 steps for the day, but according to medical experts, you might not want to post up on the couch just yet. The reason? There are a lot of variables when it comes to steps, such as the nature of your activity (did you run uphill to clock those steps?) or the intensity of your workout. Ahead, Dr. Kien Vuu, a performance and longevity doctor, dives deeper into this commonly asked question. Related: Is Walking as Effective as Running?
Is one really better than the other? When it comes to your health, no exercise solution is one size fits all—and it really shouldn't come down to choosing between walking or a workout, says Dr. Vuu, who typically recommends a mix of activities to his patients. "[Taking] 10,000 steps per day usually means that you are relatively active, which is important. However, it doesn't measure the intensity of exercise, which is also important," he says. "Aerobic activities that raise your heart rate and strength and resistance training are both keys to longevity." Blood-pumping activities are believed to significantly lower your risk of heart disease, which Dr. Vuu says is
the number one cause of death around the world; strength training builds muscle, the most metabolically active tissue in our body, he notes, and is another component of optimal health.
Upgrade your 30 minutes of movement. When it comes to achieving the best 30 minutes of exercise possible, Dr. Vuu says choosing high intensity interval training (HIIT) activities are best, since they combine both aerobic exercise and strength training. "This type of exercise has benefits of cardiovascular protection and lean muscle building," he affirms. Whether you're doing them at the gym, or following along with a program at home, the benefits of HIIT exercises truly can't be beat.
Keep tracking your steps. This doesn't mean that you should stop keeping track of those daily steps. This number indicates whether or not you're remaining too sedentary, and it can be a good motivator to get up and move (or complete that 30 minutes of exercise!). If you're someone who relies on a fitness tracker to count your steps, you'll be happy to know that Dr. Vuu says they are reasonably accurate at tracking other important health metrics. "Although not perfect, fitness trackers do a reasonable job of providing physiological data for the body," he says. "They have variable accuracy when tracking steps taken, heart rate, heart rate variability, and sleep." Dr. Vuu's recommendation is to use these devices to track trends in your physiological data, which they do well, rather than relying on them to give you precise information, which you don't necessarily need, he concludes.
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Tom’s Farms – A Family Place for Fun and Entertainment Tom’ Farms has been a favorite for family entertainment for many years. Located at I 15 and Temescal Canyon Road, between Lake Elsinore and Corona, you will find enough to do for the day, for a few hours or for every weekend. It is perfect for an afternoon with the GrandKids, too. There are many attractions, restaurants, concerts and shopping – something for everyone. On the weekends there are free concerts in the amusement areas, pony rides and more. For eats there are 3 restaurants: Old Fashioned Hamburgers, Patio Pizza & Dorry’s Bar & Grill. The Farmers Market and Candy Shop are open 8-8 Monday through Sunday for fresh produce and many other healthy
treats and if you are looking for specialty items the Wine & Cheese shop is a great place to do some tasting.
Below are some of the attractions that are open on the weekends Live Music Live music concerts are free in the amusement area on weekends, featuring some of the best local talent. Tom’s Mining Company Un-earth the fun and mine for real fossils and gems including emerald, ruby, tiger eye, adventurine, quartz, and many other stones! Train Ride Ride on our authentic reproduction of an 1800’s steam-propelled train! The ride tours over 10 beautiful acres and through an amish-style covered bridge. $4 per rider Bounce House Let your children release some of that great energy at one of our 2 Bounce Houses at our Fun Zone! The can jump, climb and slide their way to fun, fun, fun!! $4 per child (10 minutes) Old Time Carousel Build memories on our Old Time Carousel. Our beautiful wooden horses and amusement park-style ride will thrill all young and old! $4 per rider
Shooting Gallery Test your aim at the shooting gallery where a “bullseye” activates comical reactions from whimsical characters. Uses quarters and dollars.
Pony Ride Giddy up partner! Great for taking pictures and creating family memories. Pony Ride Hours 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Magic Show Be amazed at the Magic Show! Four performances each weekend. 12 noon and 2 pm on Sat. and Sun. Free
Tom’s Farms 23900 Temescal Canyon Road Temescal Valley, CA 92883 Phone: 951-277-4422 feedback@tomsfarms.com
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Apple Season 2021 is Here! It is time to visit Oak Glen for apple picking, cider sipping and enjoying apple pie. Many of varieties are harvested ready for picking as the season goes on from August to November, culminating in the Apple Butter Festival on November 26,27.28, 2021. Location Oak Glen is a small agricultural community located in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. At 4000-5000ft above sea level we experience all four seasons. How Big is Oak Glen? Oak Glen has one central road that winds from the 10 interstate freeway in Yu-
caipa, CA up through the two valleys that that comprise Oak Glen, Potato Canyon and Wilshire Creek Canyon. The same road then travels back out of the hills and returns to the 10 interstate freeway in Beaumont, CA. The whole stretch of Oak Glen Road is a scenic loop that travels a total distance of 20 miles. Oak Glen is a 5 mile section of this road and passes apple farms, shops, restaurants, group camps, nature trails, bakeries, cafes, ciderys, and historical landmarks. Most Oak Glen businesses are open for Berries, Take Out Food, Groceries, Cider, Apples, Pies, Baked Goods and Other Various Activities. Come up an enjoy some fresh mountain air and the delights of the fall harvest seasons. To check on open businesses go to oakglen.net. (If it says they are open…they are open), After you have picked or purchased some apples, continuing enjoying the memory with one of these tasty recipes.
Apple Slab Pie Ingredients • 1 lb (2 large) granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/3″ slices • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter • ¼ cup brown sugar, lightly packed • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 sheet (8 or 9 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed (I used Pepperidge Farms) • All purpose flour for dusting • 1 egg, lightly beaten for egg wash • Coarse sugar for sprinkling Instructions Preheat Oven to 400˚F. 1.
In a large skillet or a dutch oven, melt 4 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add sliced apples and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly browned (6-8 min). Reduce heat to low and stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until apples are soft and caramelized (5 min). 2. Lightly dust a sheet of parchment paper with flour. Place your thawed puff pastry dough over it and roll it out slightly to flatten the top (9 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches). Cut puff pastry dough in half down the center to make two pieces (each 4 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches. 3. Arrange apples in a tight row lengthwise down the middle of one puff pastry sheet leaving a one-inch border on all sides. Pour remaining syrup from the apples over the top of the apples. Brush your beaten egg around the edges of your pastry. Top with the second pastry sheet and press down on the edges to seal. 4. Cut 6 (1-inch wide) slits down the center of your pastry to create vents. 5. Brush the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle the top generously with coarse sugar. Bake at 400˚F for 1517 min or until top is golden brown.
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DINING Cook until the edges of the fresh batter have begun to set, 1–2 minutes, then use two wide, offset spatulas to flip the pancake. Continue cooking until the bottom is evenly golden brown, 1–2 minutes more, then turn out onto a large plate. Sprinkle generously with granulated sugar, then roll the pancake up like a jelly roll. Sprinkle with more granulated sugar, and if desired, drizzle with a few drops of lemon juice. Repeat with the remaining batter and apples to make a total of 3 rolled pancakes.
German Apple Pancakes Recipe In this recipe from famed food writer Ruth Reichl, caramelized apples fragrant with cinnamon and nutmeg are used to fill boozy rolled pancakes. While dousing these apple pancakes in rum and setting them on fire is optional, it makes for a truly dramatic presentation. The recipe comes from food writer and former Gourmet editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl, who grew up eating a version of the dish at Lüchow’s, a legendary German restaurant in New York. Adapted from Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl, published by Random House, an imprint and division of Penguin Random House LLC. Yield: serves 6 Time: 1 hour Ingredients • 2 Granny Smith or other tart cooking apples (15 oz.), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus more for drizzling • ½ stick (4 Tbsp.) unsalted butter, divided • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg • 3 large eggs • ¾ cup (4 oz.) all-purpose flour • 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling • Pinch of kosher salt • 1 cup whole milk • ¼ cup dark rum or cognac (optional)
Instructions 1.
In a medium bowl, add the apples and lemon juice; toss to coat.
2.
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. When the foam begins to subside, stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the apples and cook until darkly caramelized and fragrant, 11–12 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the flour, granulated sugar, and salt until smooth. Add the milk and continue whisking until a thin, smooth batter forms.
4.
In a nonstick 8-inch skillet over medium heat, melt 1 teaspoon butter. When the foam begins to subside, pour in ⅓ cup batter, tilting the skillet to coat the entire surface with batter and form a thin pancake. Cook until just set, about 2 minutes. Evenly distribute one-third of the apples over the pancake, then pour another ⅓ cup batter on top, tilting the skillet to coat the surface and the apples with batter.
5.
If desired, you can flame your pancakes: In the skillet used to cook the apples, add the rum and remaining 1 tablespoon butter; warm over medium heat. Add the pancakes, spoon the rum mixture over the top, and remove from the heat. Working quickly and carefully, use a gas lighter or a long match to set the pancakes on fire. Shake the skillet gently until the flame goes out, then transfer the pancakes to a large plate. Serve warm. www.pocketworthy.com
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On Stage this September at Temecula Theater The Old Town Temecula Community Theater is a gathering place where communities can experience live entertainment while taking a break from daily life. With an array of programming - from family-friendly theater productions and eclectic performance series to First Friday visual art exhibitions - your calendar is sure to be filled with favorite shows for you, your family, and friends.
MAMMA MIA 2021 Presented by Temecula Valley Players and Temecula Presents PERFORMANCES: SEPTEMBER 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM SEPTEMBER 4, 5, 11, 12 & 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM Mamma Mia returns to Old Town Temecula! Please join us for perhaps the grooviest, feelgood Broadway show ever written and one of Temecula Valley Players most popular productions in their 39-year history. ABBA's most popular hits are woven through this touching story of a young woman's search for her birth father on the eve of her wedding. Three men from her mother's past return to the island where they first met her 20 years ago. Could one of these three men be her long lost father? This show is a true party on stage, so dancing is encouraged and welcomed. This production contains mature subject matter. Parental guidance is recommended. Book by Catherine Johnson with Music and Lyrics by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Anderson. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International.
SONGS FOR HOPE Presented by City of Temecula and Temecula Presents PERFORMANCE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 at 7:30 pm • FREE while tickets last! The Old Town Temecula Community Theater invites our community to experience a night of hope and healing at Songs for Hope. Concept created and written by Jason and Rachel Green, Songs for Hope harnesses the power of the arts to create a better world. This original, creative performance brings hope, healing, and connection to those affected by the global pandemic. Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards states, "Live Theater and the Arts are the heart and soul of the culture of a people. The return of live performances is a joyous occasion, especially filled with songs that spark joy, hope, and throughout the global pandemic, Temecula's City Council Members, Board and Commission Members extend a special invitation to First Responders and their families to this free performance. We sincerely appreciate your brave sacrifices and thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
TINA TURNER TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 at 8:00 PM Debby Holiday, International singer/songwriter with 15 billboard Top 20 Dance Chart Hits, including her latest Waiting For A Lifetime (an Equality chant), hits the Temecula stage with a compelling tribute to the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," Tina Turner. Debby experienced every aspect of the music industry early on while growing up in Los Angeles, CA. Her father, Jimmy Holiday, was a passionate and soulful artist. He strongly influenced Debby's own unique and compelling sound. Debby continues to pump up the volume on the dance floors, live with her rock/soul band, and on television. You don't want to miss a night of Tina Turner's memorable hits such as "What's Love Got To Do With It" and "Proud Mary."
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DON'T MISS THE MERC! The historic Mercantile building is the perfect venue for intimate, high-caliber performances. There's something new every week and shows do sell out, so get your tickets early! JAZZ AT THE MERC Presented by Sherry Berry Music in association with Temecula Presents- Every Thursday Evening Sherry Williams hosts Jazz at The Merc! Each Thursday at 7:30 PM (and special performance dates throughout the year), you will be treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as "The Merc". The Mercantile is one of Temecula's original buildings and has been beautifully restored. We wanted to take advantage of this venue and bring you straight ahead jazz every Thursday evening in this acoustically inspired space.
COUNTRY LIVE AT THE MERC Presented by Gwyn SanbornFirst and Third Saturdays at 7:00 PM Join us for a live country music show at Country Live! at The Merc featuring our house band backing up the valley's hottest country artists. Artist showcases and songwriter nights change it up once in a while so be sure to check the schedule. Country Live! Facebook page
SPEAKEASY AT THE MERC Presented by David Bradley in association with Temecula Presents Each second Saturday of the month at 7:00 PM, Speakeasy at The Merc presents live Traditional Jazz of the 20s-40s. Performances feature the house band, Second Hand Jazz with vocalist Rosalie Porter, in rotation with prominent southern California Traditional Jazz artists. The Merc's intimate club setting and incredible acoustics will make you feel like you've stepped back in time.
CLASSICS AT THE MERC Presented by California Chamber Orchestra Classics at The Merc is a monthly chamber recital series co-produced by the California Chamber Orchestra and Temecula Presents. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoon we feature an individual musician or small ensemble
performing a wide range of music. Our performers are all working professional musicians or advanced conservatory students. For more information on the California Chamber Orchestra, please visit www.calchamberorchestra.org
For tickets: www.temeculatheater.org
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Buying, Selling or Just Curious? Lynn Bennett is the RIGHT Agent for all of your real estate needs! As a licensed REALTOR with RE/MAX® Vanguard, she is dedicated to helping her clients find the home of their dreams. Whether you are looking to BUY or SELL a home or you are just curious about the local market, she would love to offer her support and services! As the market continues to be ON FIRE, you need a REALTOR who knows the local community — both as a REALTOR and a neighbor — to help guide you through the craziness! Lynn Bennett is that REALTOR! Lynn’s clients are important to her and she wants each person she works with to know how much they are valued. For Lynn, being a REALTOR is much more than just her occupation. She builds relationships and keeps those relationships beyond the close of escrow so you know you can count on her to meet your real estate needs for years to come! Her dedication to her clients has earned her 5 stars and reviews such as these:
“Lynn helped us sell our California home as we were relocating to Texas. She communicated on a regular basis, dealt with issues throughout escrow like a champ and went above and beyond. Since we had already moved out of our home and were residing in Texas, she made several trips to check on the house and helped deal with repairs that the new buyers were interested in. She kept us from spending a great deal of time on our first buyer who did not have proper loan documentation and she was able to figure this out immediately prior to us spending a great deal of time in escrow. She immediately reached out to one of our backup offers and had them in escrow within 24 hours. I'm not going to lie, selling a home when you are out of state is stressful, but Lynn kept us on track and on task and” got the job done. I would highly recommend her as an agent.” – Donna E.
“First I want to say the day I contacted Lynn Bennett for help was the best thing I could have done! She has been with me every single day up to the day I was handed my new home keys. Lynn answered every call with all my questions and she helped me stay positive and hopeful thru the whole experience that was at times so stressful and I wanted many times to just give up. But she kept me grounded and I will be forever grateful to her. I will tell everyone I know to call her if they ever need an agent. Again, thank you Lynn Bennett for helping find my forever home! ” – Roseanne H. On a more personal level, Lynn is a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, a child of God, a furniture and décor painter, a dog lover and a breast cancer survivor! However, one of her favorite titles is the one her grandbabies use - “Glamma”. If there is anything being a cancer survivor and a Glamma has taught her is to live each day to the fullest! Every day is a blessing! With access to top listings, a worldwide network, exceptional marketing strategies and cutting-edge technology, Lynn will work hard to make your real estate experience memorable and enjoyable! Contact her today at 909.553.5080 or lynnbennett@remax.net Here are some great tips on preventing Identity Theft brough to you by Lynn Bennett of RE/MAX Vanguard. (insert pdf re Identity Theft). About RE/MAX Vanguard RE/MAX Vanguard is a full-service Real Estate Brokerage serving all of Southwest Riverside County, North San Diego County and Orange County. They bring the full power of the #1 brand in Real Estate. RE/MAX Vanguard agents
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Annual Dogs Daze Event Returns October 2 The 7th Annual Dog Daze Canine Festival & Costume Contest will return to Menifee after a oneyear hiatus. The free event will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at ValleyWide Recreation and Park District's Aldergate Park. Dog Daze is a great opportunity to enjoy the company of other pet loving friends, neighbors and family at the dog park. There will be contests and raffles with prizes for the best costumes. There also will be food and pet vendors. The park is at 28688 Aldergate Drive. For information on the event or to book free vendor space, call 951-654-1505 or visit gorecreation.org.
The costume contest is always the best part of Valley-Wide’s Dog Daze, which will be October 2 at Aldergate Park in Menifee. Photo courtesy ValleyWide Recreation and Park District.
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Community Events & Activities
The Friends of the Murrieta Library Corner Bookstore will be having an Overstock Book Sales on Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 am to 5:00 pm This is an excellent time to shop and update your reading list. All proceeds from this sale will benefit the Murrieta Public Library programs. The “Corner” Bookstore is located at 39445 Los Alamos, just east of I-215, at the corner of Los Alamos and Whitewood. For more information contact the Corner Bookstore at 951-677-5350 or the Friends website at www.murrietalibraryfriends.org. And, of course, like us on Facebook.
Temecula Valley Newcomer’s Club Come join us on Monday Sept 20th, 2021 at 11 AM for our monthly TVNC luncheon. Everyone is welcomed. Enjoy good food, great company and make some new 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 in 2021 and have fun, Temecula Valley Newcomers Club (TVNV) is for you. Come see what it is all about at the TVNC monthly luncheon at Wilson Creek Winery, 35960 Rancho California Rd. Temecula. Paid reservations are Required at least one week prior to the luncheon. Please call Gwen Jimenez @ 951-461-1525. This club is a social organization with many different activities for members such as card games, book clubs, mahjong, golf, dominos, bunco, bridge, theater trips, lunch and dinner groups and much more. For club information, please call Nancy Grider @ 916-316-4398. Hope to see you soon at our next meeting/luncheon.
Temecula Valley Women’s Club
Interested in meeting other women and finding your niche in the volunteer world? The Temecula Valley Woman’s Club may be the organization for you. TVWC invites you to join us Thursday, September 23, 9:30 a.m. check-in with general meeting at 10 a.m. at the Assistance League of Temecula Valley meeting room, 28720 Via Montezuma, Temecula. Reservations must be made by Sunday, September 19 by calling the club phone at 951-302-1370, email infotvwc@gmail.com. TVWC is part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, an international organization, dedicated to the improvement of educational, ethical and cultural life of the community through volunteer service
Menifee Bicycles, Inc. Selected 67th District’s Small Business of the Year Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) is proud to honor Menifee Bicycles, Inc. as the 2021 Small Business of the Year for the 67th Assembly District. Every year, in celebration of California Small Business Day, the California Small Business Association encourages legislators to select a small business from their district to recognize for their contributions to their local community and economy. Menifee Bicycles, Inc. is a family-owned business that has been serving Southwest Riverside County since 1982. In addition to selling and repairing bicycles, they have donated their products and services to a number of schools, law enforcement agencies, and local charities. They have a 5-star rating on YELP, and were honored by the City of Menifee in 2019 with the Menifee Business Spotlight Award.
Menifee History The Menifee Valley Historical Association has been busy creating a Historical Museum, Historic Monuments as well as a series of 12 videos highlighting prominent families that are the framework of the community. The sixth of twelve videos has been released featuring William Newport. William Newport was born in Chester, England in 1856. Twenty years later he came to the United States with the desire to purchase land in California. Learn about his 6,000 acre ranch and large-scale farming business. The Newport Ranch Historical Monument is located near the entrance to Lazy Creek Park at the end of Evans Road. These videos will continue to be released over the next months and will be available for viewing on YouTube as they are released. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPn7H_YPd7NaMwJuXIizSg. Special thanks to Richard Sandoval, Narrator & Videographer with WeAreMenifee.com
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PETS
Pets for Adoption Animal Friends of the Valley
Kahlua: This chunky monkey is fun-loving, active, and very sweet. She is easy to walk, and she doesn’t react to dog or cars, making the stroll much easier. She LOVES to play ball, and is very athletic! Well-behaved and knowing a few commands, Kahlua would do wonderfully with a family that loves to play. For more information: www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.com
Retrievers and Friends
Indy is a gorgeous two-year old Standard Poodle. She is very gentle, good with other mellow dogs and walks well on a leash. She would be best in a quiet home.
Penny is a beautiful, one-year old Jack Russell. She is very friendly, gives kisses, loves to play, she’s active and very smart.
Willow is a lovely, one-year old Chocolate Point Siamese. She is a small girl, very loving and easy going.
Kiwi is a one-yearold Chihuahua. He is well behaved, house trained, walks well on a leash and is good with other dogs. Kiwi loves to be held. He is about 6 pounds.
For more information on these and other pets available for adoption or to fill out an online application, please visit www.retrieversandfriends.com.
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An Opportunity for Young Professionals: WRCOG Public Service Fellowship Program - Applications Now Open Calling all young professionals! The Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) is excited to open the application period for the sixth cohort of the Public Service Fellowship Program! The WRCOG Public Service Fellowship Program is a paid professional development opportunity providing undergraduate seniors, recent graduates, and masters students hands-on experience in the public sector. Fellows are placed in one of WRCOG’s member agencies, which offer dynamic and unique mentorship opportunities for young professionals. Since inception, WRCOG Fellows have contributed over 72,000 hours of service to Western Riverside County working a wide range of important projects for local communities. Riverside County District 2 Supervisor Karen Spiegel, who also is the current Chair of WRCOG’s Executive Committee, said the following about the Program: “The WRCOG Public Service Fellowship Program is a valuable opportunity for young professionals to learn about some of the amazing efforts undertaken in our region as well as what role they can play should they choose a career in local public service. The Program produces top-tier professionals ready for fulltime employment.” Applications for the WRCOG Public Service
Fellowship Program are available at www.wrcog.us/169/Fellowship. The application deadline for interested participants is Monday, September 13, 2021, at 5:00 pm. Any questions or complete applications can be sent to fellowship@wrcog.us. About the Public Service Fellowship Program The WRCOG Public Service Fellowship Program is a professional development opportunity to provide undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates hands-on work experience in local agencies throughout Western Riverside County. The goal of the Program is to invest in the future local workforce, Did you find all of the words particularly in the public sector, to that have to do with combat the outflow of talent from our Red Wine from djr local Universities upon graduation. The Fellowship Program is an opportunity for students to prepare for fulltime employment in local government careers that help enrich the communities they live in. The Program began in 2016 with 14 Fellows. Since 2016, there have been five rounds of the Program and a total of 75 WRCOG Fellows. For more information about the WRCOG Public Service Fellowship Program, please visit http://www.wrcog.us/169/Fellowship.
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