CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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CHILDREN’S EVENTS

March 24 and 25 – 7:30 p.m.

The Spongebob Musical at the Old Town Temecula Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula. Tickets at the box office or online at tickets.temecula theater.org. For information call 866-653-8696.

March 24 – In-N-Out Cover to Cover reading program at the Murrieta Public Library, still open for children from 4 to 12 with a free In-N-Out hamburger for finishing the book readings, 8 Town Square, Murrieta.. Call 951-364-BOOK for details.

March 25 and 26 – 2 p.m. The Spongebob Musical at the Old Town Temecula Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula. Tickets at the box office or online at tickets.temecula theater.org. For information call 866-653-8696.

April 1 – 10 a.m-noon. STEM

Adventures for children at the Kid- die Academy of Murrieta, 41755 Juniper St. You and your children can participate in activities that show how we make learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fun, relevant. 951-6000545.

April 29 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Youth Fair at Menifee’s Lazy Creek Park Recreation Center, 26480 Lazy Creek Road, Menifee.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

March 24 – 6-9 p.m. Murrieta

Alternative Recreation Program for adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities holding a “Fun Science Party Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper Street, Murrieta. $2 per participant. Contact 951-304-7275.

March 25 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Multicultural event at Menifee’s Central Park. 30268 Civic Center Dr., Menifee. An event that promotes cultural awareness and engagement! This family-friendly event will exhibit cultural diversity and traditional heritage.

March 30 – 3:30-6:30 p.m. Art Show at the Hemet Public Library.

Valley-Wide Recreation offers spring fun run, Easter egg hunts

Join us in celebrating the work of Exceed Program participants from the “Art In the Park” sessions at the Hemet Public Library, located at 300 E. Latham St.

April 4 - 6 – The Wall That Heals, a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall, is coming to the Miller Jones Menifee Memorial Park and Mortuary in partnership with the city of Menifee and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1956 and will be open to the public at 26770 Murrieta Road, Menifee. For information, please contact Miller Jones Mortuary at 951-6720777 or visit www.cityofmenifee. us/wallthatheals. Vietnam veterans to be honored. April 4 – 9 a.m. to noon. Menifee Spring Fest and Remington Park Grand Opening at 37101 Junipero Road, Menifee. Includes an Egg-stravagant morning for children of all ages with plastic egg surprises and a visit by the Spring Bunny. Ribbon cutting at 10 a.m.

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, 951-6726777, 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 5a.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 Boulevard.

The 34th annual Bunny Hop Family Fun Run will take place Saturday, March 25, at Diamond Valley Lake Community Park.

HEMET – Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District is celebrating spring with two Easter-related activities.

The 34th annual Bunny Hop Family Fun Run will be Saturday, March 25, and Easter egg hunts are scheduled for three Valley-Wide facilities Saturday, April 8.

The Fun Run will be at Diamond Valley Lake Community Park, 1801 Angler Ave., in Hemet. It begins with the Tot Run for ages 3-5 at 9 a.m., followed by a 1K run for ages 6-12 at 9:15 a.m., the 5K walk at 9:30 a.m. and 5K run at 10 a.m. The 5Ks have categories from ages 8 and younger to 70+.

The cost is $5 for tots and $10 for others until Thursday, March

23, and $10 and $15 on race day.

The first 50 people to sign up will get a race T-shirt.

The Easter egg hunts Saturday, April 8, are free and open to children 12 and younger, who must bring their own basket.

The hunts will be held at 9 a.m. at Rancho Bella Vista Park, 31737, Browning Street, in Murrieta; at 10 a.m. at Marion V. Ashley Community Center, 25625 Briggs Road, in Menifee and at 10:30 a.m. at Diamond Valley Lake Community Park, 1806 Angler Ave, in Hemet. For information on either activity, call 951-654-1505 or visit http://gorecreation.org.

Submitted by Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District.

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 800510-2020 for help.

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 allowed.

WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, NOTICES

March 24 - May 5 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dorland Mountain Arts Associated Artists Exhibit of Fine Art at the Dorland Community Arts Center, 36701 Hwy 79 S. Temecula Parkway, Temecula.

March 25 – 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wildomar Litter Pick-up begins at the Wildomar Trail, location TBA. For more information, please contact Bridgette Moore at 951-440-6796 or #WildomarBeautification.

March 28 – 9-11 a.m. Free monthly food for any age through the Murrieta USDA/TEFAP SMP Program held at the Murrieta Senior Center, 5 Town Square, Murrieta. Food boxes provide a selection of protein, grains, fruit, vegetables, milk and much more.

March 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free VCC Dental Screenings at the Wildomar Library parking lot, 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar.

March 30 – 2-3 p.m. Health and Safety Resource Forum with 3rd Dist. Supervisor Chuck Washington and Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman at Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road, Menifee.

April 6 – 5:30-7 p.m. Visit the new Murrieta Wildomar Chamber of Commerce office and learn about its visions at the Murrieta Innovation Center, 26442 Beckman Ct., Murrieta. Free to members, $35 for nonmembers.

April 8 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hemet Woman’s Club is sponsoring the Car Seat Safety Clinic with the California Highway Patrol. Get car seats inspected and learn how to properly install them at this free event, taking place at the Hemet Valley Mall parking lot. 2204 W. Florida Ave, next to Polly’s Pies.

April 22 -23 – Menifee Better Together (volunteer registration begins on Monday,April 17) to help with the cleanup in the city that will be organized at the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints Church, 29725 Bradley Road in Menifee. Free bulky item drop-off program. see www. cityofmenifee.us/959/MenifeeBetter-Together.

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/militarycare-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

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 – 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.

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.

Regional nonprofit “Rolling for a Cause,” announces sponsorship opportunities for April event at Wilson Creek Winery

TEMECULA – Rolling for a Cause, a Temecula-based nonprofit organization, announced the results of its most recent “Bunco in the Vines” fundraiser. The event, held Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula, attracted more than 130 attendees and generated a net revenue.

Easter egg hunts are scheduled for Saturday, April 8, at parks in Murrieta, Menifee and Hemet. Valley News/Courtesy photos

Menifee Foodie Fridays is Back!

Join available for sale Monday, April

Friendly to families!

Made Local and the City of Menifee are co-hosting this event.

3. The ticket price includes a buffet lunch and glass of wine, as well as participation in three rounds with six games in each round of bunco, a popular dice game. Raffle tickets for gift baskets will also be available for purchase, and attendees will have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items.

“I continue to be amazed and blessed by the support we receive at our events, which typically sell out within hours of tickets going on sale,” Dorothy “Dot” Hawthornesaid, founder and president of Rolling for a Cause, said. “Everyone is always excited to hear about how our proceeds are directly helping those in our immediate community.”

Proceeds from the event benefited more than 20 people in need from the local community and were used for such initiatives as paying rent and utilities, providing shelter in hotels, purchasing food and receiving Christmas gifts.

“What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon,” Linda Holibonich, attendee at the September 2022 event, said. “My friends and I love this fundraiser and the impact made by its proceeds within our community. It’s a well-organized event that’s really a blast, and the food and wine is always delicious. There are also always many beautiful silent auction items.”

The organization’s next event will be held Sunday, April 30, at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula. Fifty-five dollar tickets will be

“I still remember being invited to one of the first Rolling for a Cause events,” attendee Kym Russell said. “I was impressed at the organization of the group, with a friendly presence. They are known in the community for their work. I am touched with the stories of the people who are blessed by them, and look forward to the latest stories of care and love toward their recipients. I am always excited to attend their upcoming events as I know I’ll meet new people, have so much fun and participate in an excellent cause that serves our community well.”

Alison Bailey, a known singer from the local Temecula area and an upcoming contestant on the 2023 season of “The Voice,” which is available for viewing on NBC and The Peacock streaming network, will also perform at the event.

RFAC is actively seeking event sponsors to offset overhead and other hard costs, at $250, $500 and $1,000 levels, as well as at the champion event bar or $1,500 level. Current sponsors include: Southland Paving, the $3,000 champion event luncheon sponsor; Refocused Business Consulting, the $1,000 diamond sponsor; Anita’s Custom Tailoring and Law Tigers, the $500 ruby sponsors, and Quality Chevrolet and Temecula Stampede, the $250 pearl sponsors. Ardent Realty, Badmom Creations and Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyards are also in-kind sponsors of the April event.

“We could not operate without the teamwork and generosity of our volunteers and donors,” Hawthorne said. “We are each a part of the puzzle, fitting perfectly together to provide those in need with a hand up.”

More information on sponsorship opportunities can be found by visiting the organization’s website at http://www.rollingforacause. com, or by contacting Hawthorne at 951-302-3088.

Established in 2020, Rolling for a Cause identifies and supports those in the Temecula Valley and North San Diego County regions who are struggling with immediate need. Without other avenues of assistance, RFAC beneficiaries receive micro-funding to help them as they otherwise face homelessness, terminal illness, domestic harm and a variety of other critical challenges. For additional information, visit http://www.rollingforacause.com, email rollingforacauseca@gmail. com or call 951-302-3088.

Submitted by Rolling for a Cause.