CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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CHILDREN’S EVENTS

May 4 – 4-5 p.m. Raptor Rap at the Murrieta Public Library, 8 Town Square, Murrieta. Talk about raptors past and present that roamed the land.

COMMUNITY EVENTS us May 5 to May 21 – Temecula

May 4 and 18 – 5-9 p.m. Murrieta Market Nights in downtown Murrieta. Many local and neighboring vendors and foods.

May 5 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Temecula Community Services Leisure summer and fall activities have begun throughout the city.

May 5 – 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 at 951-672-6777 or businesslicensing@cityofmenifee.

Valley Museum reprises “Through Darkness to Light: Photographs

Along the Underground Railroad” at the Temecula Valley Museum, 28314 Mercedes St. The photos recall the time between 1830 and 1865 at the end of the Civil War when clandestine groups of American settlers helped fleeing slaves from the south find freedom in the north.

May 6-7 – The “Ramona” Outdoor Play will be performed May 6-7. A classic love story of life in early California during the 1850s, Ramona authentically depicts the cultural diversity of emerging settlers and native peoples at the Ramona Bowl and Museum, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road in Hemet. Tickets are $18-$44. For more information, call 951-658-3111 or email Ramona@Ramonabowl.com

May 19-21 – 4 p.m. Temecula

Balloon & Wine Festival begins at Lake Skinner, 701 Warren Road, Winchester. Entertainment with Brad Paisley, REO Speedwagon and Scotty McCleery. Tickets start at $60 with VIP Tickets available. Call 951-234-5559 or see tvbwf.com. Balloon rides and other events.

May 23 – 8:30-9:30 a.m. Coffee with the City of Murrieta.at the Murrieta Innovation Center, 26442 Beckman Court. Call 951677-7916, ext. 3.

May 27 – 6:30- a.m. A Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Observance Concert with Maestro John Mario leading the Temecula Valley Symphony at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main St., Old Town Temecula. Free family friendly event. Lawn chairs and blankets recommended.

May 27 – 8 a.m Memorial Day

Flags are placed on every grave to honor our military heroes by Honoring Our Fallen at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, 22495 Van Buren Blvd.

May 27 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Birth Choice of Hemet Car and Motorcycle Show at the 412 Church, 1450 W. 7th St., San Jacinto. $35 car registration 951-240-3006.

May 29 – 8 a.m. Murrieta Memorial Day Observance Ceremony at the Town Square Park & Amphitheater. See the Murrieta Veterans Memorial.

May 29 – 11 a.m. Memorial Day Motorcycle Ride with West Coast Thunder and concert at the Lake Elsinore Storm Diamond, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore. Tickets $35. Visit registration. westcoastthunder.com

May 29 – 8 a.m. Memorial Day 5K, 10K and Kids 1K Run at Diamond Valley Lake, 1901 Angler Lake Road, Hemet to honor those who have fought for our freedoms. Register at https://bit.ly/runmemorialday2023

May 29 – 7 a.m.Menifee Memorial Day 5K at Central Park, 30268 Civic Plaza Drive. $35 registration. See CASE@finishresults.com or call 585-636-7777.

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 Boulevard.

ONGOING - Line Dancing classes from 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Lake Elsinore/ Wildomar Lodge, 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar (across from the Animal Shelter). Lessons are $5.00 with a D.J. and proceeds go the Elks Lodge. The dances are from beginning to intermediate. Have fun and exercise at the same time. Contact Joyce Hohenadl 951-674-2159.

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 800-5102020 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 Tem- ecula 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

May 5 – Temecula’s 13th annual Health & Community Resource Fair Vendor Applications and Guidelines are now available! Seeking vendors in the fields of health and wellness that can provide free health screenings, community resources, emergency preparedness, public safety awareness and more. The fair will be held on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Temecula Civic Center and Town Square, 41000 Main Street. For more information, please call 951-694-6464.

May 5 – The California State Fair Home Wine Competition invites people seeking to showcase their winemaking skills and receive professional feedback join the home winemaking contest. To enter, contact State@calexpo.com The fair will be held in Sacramento, July 14-30, at 1600 Exposition Blvd.

May 5 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dorland Mountain Arts Associated Artists exhibit at the Dorland Community Arts Center, 36701 Highway 79/S. Temecula Parkway in Temecula.

May 20 – Launch Pointe Recreation Destination, Lake Elsinore presents the third annual KJVR Foundation’s Benefit Bash fundraiser for student athletes and to honor Kennedie June Von Ryan at 32040 Riverside Dr., Lake Elsinore. Tickets and information at www.KJVRFoundation.com

ONGOING – Want to help deployed American troops remotely? Help shop for the most needed items without leaving home as 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 – 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.

ONGOING – Menifee Community Services offers online driver’s education courses for a $21.95 fee. The course includes animated driving scenarios, instructional videos, sample tests, 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

ONGOING – 10-11:30 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 – 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