CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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CHILDREN’S EVENTS

Feb. 17 – 5-6 p.m. Critter Encounters at Kahoots Feed and Pet, 31789 Temecula Parkway #3,Temecula. Close encounters of the wild kind! A local animal rescue with an assortment of fun and friendly rescued animals. Meet and learn all about their beloved exotic animals. A fennec fox? A tegu? An owl? Who knows who you might meet!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Feb. 4 – 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Shop Temecula Farmers Market at Old Town Front Street and 6th Street in Temecula year round every Saturday for local produce and vendors.

Feb. 4-March 3 – 2-4 p.m. Dorland Arts Colony “Harmony 2023” artwork show of Dorland Artists at the Dorland Community Arts Center, Highway 79 in Temecula. Artwork for sale. Call 951-302-3837 or see www.dorlandartscolony.org for more information.

Feb. 4 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taste of Soul & Black Business Expo in the Southern Inland Empire at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St., Murrieta. Follow Sankofa Forever On.

Feb. 4 – 12-4 p.m. Nomad Neighbors Love Local Market at Vail Ranch HQ, 32115 Temecula Parkway, Temecula. Local shopping, good vibes, family fun, live music, good grub & delicious drinks. With 25+ local small businesses. events@ vailhq.com.

Feb. 11 – 8 a.m. Menifee bulky item community collection event at Mt. San Jacinto College. Free.

Accepted Items: Appliances (refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers), limit 3 per vehicle. Air conditioners, barbecue grills, bundled branches, bagged green waste accepted. Also on Saturday, April 22 at Kabian Park at 8 a.m. Proof of residency is required. If you are unable to attend this event, you can schedule up to four free bulky item curb pickups each year by calling Waste Management at 800-423-9986.

Feb. 11 – 8-10 a.m. Menifee Moves Community Walk at La Ladera Park, 29629 La Ladera Road, Menifee. An all family community walk with pets welcome. See Cynthia Nemelka, Hello Menifee.

Feb. 18-19 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 2023 Eastvale Lantern Festival, celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Eastvale with food, shopping and cultural performances. Held at 7447 Scholar Way in Eastvale.

ONGOING – The city of Menifee offers in-city or out-of-city special event vendor applications online or at Menifee City Hall to apply for signature and other special events. Contact Menifee City Hall, 29844 Haun Road, 951-672-6777, or online at businesslicensing@ cityofmenifee.us

ONGOING – Riverside Transportation Commission is offering Park and Ride lots to connect with carpools, vanpools and transit systems in Beaumont at 600 E. Sixth Street, in San Jacinto at 501 S. San Jacinto Avenue and in Temecula at Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. but not on weekends.

ONGOING – Sun City Civic Association Monthly Square Dance sessions are held Sundays from 1:30-5 p.m. at 26850 Sun City Blvd. in Sun City.

ONGOING – If you know a homebound older adult, resources in Menifee are available, including grab-and-go, cooked and frozen food for pickup. Courtesy Pantry items and meals delivered with no contact. Three days of emergency food can be delivered immediately or restaurant meal delivery for those who don’t qualify for food assistance programs. Call 800-510-2020 for help.

ONGOING – The Riverside County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program is accepting online applications for business grants up to $10,000 at www.rivercobizhelp.org that can be used for employee retention, working capital, personal protective equipment purchases, rent or mortgage payments and paying vendor notices. Eligible businesses, including nonprofits, must be in Riverside County, with a minimum of one but less than 50 employees and operating for at least one year since March

1. For more information, call Riverside County Business and Community Services at 951-955-0493.

ONGOING – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Temecula Winchester Swap Meet continues, 33280 Newport Road in Winchester. Saturdays and Sundays only. The small local swap meet is only 50 cents for entry, and anyone under age 10 is free admission. No dogs allowed.

ONGOING – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Every Sunday, Murrieta Village Walk Farmers Market is at Village Walk Place in Murrieta. The Sunday morning farmers market at Village Walk Plaza is a place to buy fruits and veggies, gourmet food and crafts. Come to the center in the northwest corner of Kalmia/ Cal Oaks at the Interstate 215 exit in Murrieta.

ONGOING – Temecula’s Farmers Markets are offered in Old Town Temecula Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 4100 Main Street in Temecula; at Promenade Temecula, 40640 Winchester Road, outside JCPenney every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Riverside County Public Health orders, the farmers markets will be restricted to agriculture products only. Follow the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market on Facebook to stay updated. No pets are allowed.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, NOTICES

Feb. 9 – 5:30 p.m. ZOOM meets Voices for Children. Learn to be an advocate for children or a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) trained by Voices for Children. Takes 10-15 hours per month. Join Zoom at www.speakupnow.org/vol or recommend a friend at www. speakupnow.org/reco

Feb. 9 – 4:30-6 p.m. Attend Mighty Me for Adults 18+ Performing arts and dance every Thursday for adults with mental and physical disabilities. The program is free and is designed for all abilities and capabilities. It is located at the Menifee Community Services Department, 29995 Evans Road, in Menifee.

Feb. 7 – 1 p.m. A Conversation about Racial Healing with speaker Richard D. Gordon, poet, author and playwright. Join us for our Member’s Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Lake Elsinore History Museum, 183 North Main St., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. (Use the Heald Street entrance on the right side of the building.) Visit our website: www.lakeelsinorehistoricalsociety. org for more information.

Feb. 11 – 6 p.m. Valentine’s Day Til’ Death Do Us Part sip and shop event at 24771 Washington Ave, Murrieta. A $25 entrance fee will provide a complimentary drink ticket and a souvenir Valentine’s Day cookie. Waiting for you is our To Die For photo op for that pictureperfect moment and 15 of Made Local’s unique vendors, ready with custom gifts and desserts, games and other entertainment. For further details regarding the event, send us an email at events@madelocalmarket.org. Follow #madelocalmarket, #simplymadelocal, #valentinesday2023, #sipnshop, #sipandshop.

Feb. 15 - 8-10 p.m. Menifee Business Assistance Program and consultation on free Zoom Webinar on-site training. Webinar Zoom Meeting ID: 811 6549 2354. Register at www.cityofmenifee.us/ sb1383

April 4 –Save the date. Miller Jones Menifee Memorial Park and Mortuary, in partnership with the city of Menifee and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956, will bring the replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall to the city Tuesday, April 4, under escort and parade. Volunteers may be needed. Contact Miller Jones Mortuary or cbollinger@ cityofmenifee.us

ONGOING – Want to help deployed American troops remotely? Help shop for most needed items without leaving your home! This is an easy way to help support deployed men and women by purchasing items remotely and having them delivered to MilVet at designated drop-off locations for packing. All items on the list are special requests from deployed military men and women. MilVet is a nonprofit organization that holds monthly packaging events at different community locations in the area.. For drop-off locations and packaging locations visit www. milvet.org/military-care-packages

ONGOING – Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meeting meets the third Monday of each month at the Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 6th Street, in Temecula from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, email gaugustin206@gmail.com or join the meeting.

ONGOING – Sons of Norway/ Scandinavia meets at noon the first Saturday of every month, September to June, at the Heritage Mobile Park Clubhouse, 31130 S. General Kearny Road, in Temecula. A potluck lunch is followed by a cultural program and short business meeting. Please come and enjoy company with fellow Scandinavians. Call 951-309-1597 or 951-849-1690 for more information.

ONGOING – Noon to 1 p.m. Attend Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce’s weekly business briefing via Zoom or watch live on Facebook every Wednesday. Registration required at https://bit. ly/MWCBizBriefing. The chamber business briefing is an opportunity to hear from city, county and business leaders about current and relevant business information.

ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses for a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample test, licensed instructor available to answer questions, DMV approved certificate of completion with all lectures and exams completed from home. Designed for students and does not include behind-the-wheel instruction or a California driver’s permit. Contact 951-723-3880 or visit the city of Menifee to register at www.city of menifee.us

BUSHFIRE from page B-6 commitment to high quality liba- tions and fresh, locally sourced ingredients for their delicious, healthy menu” Gina Gonzalez, economic development director for Menifee, said. “We are thankful for their maverick spirit in providing a unique experience in Menifee and integrating themselves in the fabric of our community through ongoing outreach and partnership efforts.”

For more information about Bushfire Kitchen, visit http://bushfirekitchen.com. To view their Business Spotlight video, visit https:// youtu.be/30TCehrMsHc

The Menifee Business Spotlight is a free business recognition program to create awareness for the variety of local businesses and their contributions to the Menifee community. Chosen applicants, who are nominated by the community, are honored during a special presentation at a city council meeting and receive a free 30-second

ONGOING – 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center and The Elizabeth Hospice host a virtual support meeting for caregivers every second and fourth week of the month via Zoom. Get helpful tips and learn from others who are also dealing with similar challenges. For more information and to register, contact The Elizabeth Hospice Grief Support Services at 833-349-2054.

ONGOING – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a free 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia, has meetings throughout the U.S. and the world. Contact 781-932-6300, or for local meetings, call 925-3210170 or visit www.foodaddicts.org

ONGOING – The Murrieta Garden Club meets each month at the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper St. Anyone who likes to garden or is interested in plants is welcome. Membership is $10 per year. Find more information about the monthly event or project on Facebook.

ONGOING – Temecula Valley Rose Society meets each month. For more information and new meeting dates and places, visit www.temeculavalleyrosesociety.org

ONGOING – Menifee Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon for one hour at a designated place to have fun, enhance speaking capabilities, gain self-confidence and improve social skills. For new dates, call 760-807-1323 or visit www.MenifeeToastmasters.org for more information.

ONGOING – Homeless veterans can receive free help by dialing 877-424-3838 for 24/7 access to the VA’s services for homeless, atrisk veterans. Chat is confidential for veterans and friends. See www. va.gov/homeless professional video developed by the Economic Development Department showcased on the city’s business website at http://www. menifeebusiness.com.

The Menifee Business Spotlight is part of the Economic Development Department’s B3 Building Better Businesses program, which aims to showcase local businesses that go above and beyond the call of business, foster pride in Menifee’s thriving business community and promote diversity in Menifee’s local economy.

Nominations are encouraged to recognize businesses in Menifee that contribute to the betterment of the Menifee community. Apply by visiting http://www.cityofmenifee. us/BusinessSpotlight.

For more information on the Business Spotlight program, or other resources available to Menifee businesses, please contact the Economic Development Department at econdev@cityofmenifee.us Submitted by city of Menifee.