Dorland Arts Colony announces its May programs

Tony Ault Staff Writer

Dorland Mountain Arts’ Associate Artists will be exhibiting their fine arts works starting Sunday, May 21, at the Dorland Community Arts Center located in the foothills above Temecula’s Wine Country.

Visitors and other artists may enjoy the exhibit called “Imagine!” that will be on display until July 7 from Friday through Sunday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the public is welcome. Many of the pieces will be on sale with some artists in attendance. There will be music, readings, finger food and wine available for guests at Sunday’s reception from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, the public is also invited to attend a reading program focused on “Table Manners” at the arts center. The Table Manners readings will be presented by talented writers and others at the event from 1-3 p.m. The Dorland Arts Center wishes those planning to attend to call in to say they are coming that day.

Dorland Mountain Arts artists, writers and musicians are invited to join Dorland Associate Artists to share their work with each other and enjoy the many community benefits including a two-night discounted stay at one of the colony’s cottage residences when they are available. Members will also have an opportunity to display their art at the colony during community exhibits.

Dorland offers an artist residency program for one to eight weeks in five fully self-contained cottages overlooking the beauti-

Tony Ault Staff Writer

The Riverside County Regional Parks and Open Space District, with the weather changing, recently announced the reopening of the Sylvan Meadows multi-use trail next to the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve. Bicycles, horses and hikers are now welcome on the trail. The trailhead is monitored by volunteers from Riverside County Parks and The Nature Education Foundation at the Santa Rosa Plateau.

Other trails on the Reserve, however, remain closed as they are still too wet at this time but will open when they dry out; they include Fenceline, Cajalco, Old Cattle and Tovashal trails.

Meanwhile, The Nature Educa-

Sixth 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.

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.

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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 ful Temecula Wine Country. The cottages have their own kitchen, workspace and covered patio. Prices for scheduled stays are reasonable. The colony grounds have dozens of oak trees, benches, lily ponds, hiking trails and terraces to enjoy peace and tranquility in a natural setting.

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, at-risk veterans. Chat is confidential for veterans and friends. Visit www. va.gov/homeless.

Most Friday evenings aspiring artists in painting, sketching, music, photography and screen writing can meet for coffee on the decks and meet Doland Associate

Artists to learn more about the colony. Social distancing is observed. Memberships are available in the organization.

The Dorland Mountain Arts colony is located at 36701 Hwy 79 outside of Temecula. Watch for the Dorland Arts Colony sign.

Call 951-302-3837 to arrange your visit or email info@dorlandartscolony.org tion Foundation at the Santa Rosa Plateau has announced the opening of the Summer Art Show and Concerts series with a special Open House Art Show and ballet performance by the Temecula Academy of Ballet Arts on June 24 at the Plateau Visitor Center, 39400 Clinton Keith Road in Murrieta. Advance tickets are required. For prices and details see PlateauConcertsAnd Art.org. Other tribute band performances are scheduled on each Saturday through August 5.

Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.

The TNEF is a nonprofit organization that offers in-depth environmental learning experiences for children in school districts for on-site visits to the Plateau for third-grade students, special environmental study programs for high school students and scholarship seed money.

Currently the TNEF is in the process of rejuvenating a manufactured home near the visitor center to provide more outreach to students visiting the Plateau and enhance their learning experience. The cost for improvements on the leased building will be borne by the TNEF with the help of donations from members and the public. To donate to their effort, the education program or for membership, contact Ginger Greaves, CFO of the TNEF, at 800-369-4620 or Kay Boylan Membership Admin. at 951-319-2998 or see srpf.org for more information.

Contact Riverside County Parks and Open Space District for updated park information at www. rivcopparks.org.

Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.