News Briefs

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Meet Charles Abbott Assoc.

The City invites residents to attend the Tuesday, March 1, Administration and Finance Committee meeting for a question-and-answer session with the City’s new Building and Safety, Planning, Public Works, and Engineering contractor. The meeting starts at 8 a.m. in the City Council Chamber.

Members of the Charles Abbott Associates team will be present at the meeting to answer questions or address concerns residents might have regarding the change in services. Charles Abbott Associates will also discuss the expanded service times that will be provided in the future to enhance the customer service provided to residents and builders.

City Council Meeting

The next meeting of the City Council will be Wednesday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The agenda can be viewed at www.cityofcanyonlake.org.

The Administration and Finance Committee Meeting is on Tuesday, March 1, 8 a.m., in the City Council Chamber.

The Public Safety Committee Meeting is on Tuesday, March 1, 9:30 a.m. in the City Council Chamber.

Luck of the Irish?

When it comes to commercialized dates, March is best known for St. Patrick’s Day. With that in mind, The Friday Flyer invites residents who are from Ireland or who have traveled to Ireland to share their stories. Maybe you don’t want to be bothered with a story but have a picture kissing the Blarney Stone – send it on over. Pictures and information can be sent to Editor Sharon Rice at news@goldingpublications.com.

Junior Bassmasters Tourney

The Canyon Lake Bassmasters will be holding their annual Junior Bassmasters Tournament on Sunday, March 6, at 6 a.m. for ages 11 to 15. Participants do not have to live in Canyon Lake to fish in this tournament. The cost is $25, which pays for membership to FLW. Pre-registration is necessary by contacting Sal Gervasi at 951-746-4072.

Miss Canyon Lake Pageant

The Miss Canyon Lake Scholarship Pageant will take place May 21 at the Lodge. Applications are being accepted for ages 1 to 24. Contestants wanting to participate must reside in Canyon Lake. Anyone wishing to run for Miss Canyon Lake must be a senior in high school or currently attending college. A scholarship will be awarded to Miss Canyon Lake after the end of her reign. Rehearsals will begin in March. To submit an application or for more information, contact CoCo Morrison at 951-204-7777.

Harrahs’ Casino Trip

Residents are invited to take advantage of a bus trip from Canyon Lake to Harrah’s Resort Southern California tomorrow, February 27, from 3 to 11 p.m. Harrah’s buses will transport all participants to and from Canyon Lake. Bus tickets are $20 per person. To reserve a seat, contact Carol Winn at 951-264-4364 or carol@inlandmechanical.net.

Teryx Girls Party

The Teryx Girls, Sara Price and Erica Sacks, invite Canyon Lakers to their 2nd annual Supercross Party at Pepe’s on February 27. The event will include door prizes and raffle. Kids are welcome from 5 to 9 p.m.; 21 and older only after 9 p.m. Join the girls as they share about their adventures and what’s next in their lives.

Zumbathon!

Have some fun, help fight heart disease and raise money for the American Heart Association by joining others for Zumbathon at the Lodge on Monday, February 29. Certified Zumba instructor Jacqueline Mann will lead this activity from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. Canyon Lake Zumba/Yoga card holders pay only $5.

All proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. Everyone is welcome! For more information or call Karla White at 760-695-7203.

Yacht Club Scholarship

The Canyon Lake Yacht Club announces it scholarship program for 2016, open to high school seniors who reside in Canyon Lake and attend a local high school. Applications are available in high school career centers or by emailing the CLYC Scholarship Chair Joanne Lee (jjlee.cl@gmail.com). Inquiries can be sent to Canyon Lake Yacht Club Scholarship Chair, 23066-20 Canyon Lake Dr. South, Canyon Lake, CA 92587.

JWC Scholarships

Jr. Women’s Club scholarships are available to graduating seniors, both male and female, who plan to continue their education. Continuing education can be in the form of four-year or two-year universities, vocational schools, institutes and academies. The scholarships are open to Canyon Lake residents only. The application can be picked up at area high schools or by emailing Scholarship Chair Shannon Anderson at avalon.monroe@gmail.com. Applications are due by Friday, April 8.

Meet with Nancy Horton

Residents are invited to meet with EVMWD Division 1 Director Nancy Horton, a Canyon Lake resident, the last Tuesday of every month at the Sports Stop. She will be available from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to talk about the Governor’s conservation rules for water districts, EVMWD’s Stage 4b ordinance, El Niño updates, questions about the district’s conservation rebates, etc. Nancy invites residents to bring their water bill for clarification of costs.

Bereavement Support

A 13-week bereavement support group has begun meeting on Mondays in the Canyon Lake Community Church Chapel, led by Pastor Pete Van Dyke. Meetings began February 22. They are held at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. To register, call the church office at 951-244-1877.

Family Matters Swapmeet

The 2nd annual Family Matters Club Swapmeet will be held May 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at East Port Park. Organizers have announced that parking spaces on the blacktop will be available for $15; vendors can reserve booth space on the lawn for $35. The Family Matters Club will be selling hot dogs, chips, snack food and beverages to keep everyone powered up for their shopping/selling.

For more information or to receive a registration form by email, contact Shawna Bowen at 714-394-4885 or CLFMClub@aol.com.

Toastmasters Meets Weekly

The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday, 12:05 to 1:05 p.m. in the City Multi-purpose Room/Council Chamber. The group works on public speaking and leadership skills. For more information, contact Maureen Smith at 951-566-7185.

Love to Sing?

The Canyon Lake Choraleers are practicing for their spring concert and welcome new members. Directed by Robbin Bouslog, the group practices Monday nights, 7 to 9 p.m. in the City Multi-purpose Room/Council Chamber. The spring concert will be on May 22, at 3 p.m. at the Lodge, and will feature Broadway show tunes. The group is looking for business and individual patrons who would like to support the arts in Canyon Lake. For more information, contact White Whittle at whittlewhit@yahoo.com.

Sewing, Quilting Group

Canyon Lakers are invited to the Senior Center for sewing and quilting every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring a project and sewing machine or just come visit and check it out. For more information, call Terri Ireland at 951-246-2571.

Breast Cancer Resources

Bosom Buddies is a breast cancer support group in Canyon Lake led by Janelle Basham and Kimberly Slingerland. They mentor, educate and support newly diagnosed breast cancer patients during their breast cancer journey. Visit www.CLBosomBuddies.com and Canyon Lake Bosom Buddies Facebook page.

Michelle’s Place is a breast cancer resource center serving this area, located at 27645 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 117, in Temecula. The center’s mission is to provide emotional and educational support to those touched with breast cancer and facilitate breast health care services. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn about available services and resources at michellesplace.org or 951-699-5455.

Genealogy Research

The Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society (LEGS) meets the second Thursday of each month, at 3 p.m., at the Mission Trail Community Library, 34303 Mission Trail in Wildomar. For more information, contact Yoly Jimenez at 951-764-1932 or yolyatlegs@gmail.com.

Farmers Market

The Farmers Market operates every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the upper section of the Towne Center parking lot. It features fresh produce from local farmers and fresh flowers from area growers as well as handcrafted items, vendor merchandise and freshly prepared food. It’s a good place to pick up fresh food for Sunday meals and gifts from local vendors.

Bingo at the Senior Center

The Lioness Club hosts Bingo every first and third Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Center. Games are open to all members of the community and are $20 for a 12-sheet set and $10 for a six-sheet set. Funds raised by bingo are contributed to Lions’ projects for the sight-impaired and the needy of the area.

Host Families Sought

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, in cooperation with area high schools, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries: Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few.

ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families.

The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected based on academics and personality, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests.

To become an ASSE host family or to learn more, contact 1-800-733-2773 or visit www.host.asse.com to begin a host family application.

Clothing Wanted

A couple in Canyon Lake regularly makes deliveries of food and clothing to the Riverside City Mission, where the needs of the hungry and homeless are continuous. Donations can be dropped off at the Coldwell Banker office in the Towne Center, 31620 Railroad Canyon Rd.

Lock Vehicles

Canyon Lake Community Patrol reminds residents to double-check the doors and windows in their vehicles each evening and be sure alarm systems are activated. Records show most thefts from vehicles in Canyon Lake occur because doors were left unlocked or windows left open. They also say residents shouldn’t leave items of value in front yards or driveways.

Open cars and valuables left outside can lead to “crimes of opportunity” that can be easily prevented. If a crime is in progress, call 9-1-1 immediately. Then call Community Patrol.

Call Community Patrol at 951-244-5950 any time there is a suspicious-looking person.

MOMS Next

Mothers of school aged kids are invited to MOMS Next, a ministry of MOPS International. It meets every second and fourth Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., at Canyon Lake Community Church.

The moms fellowship over hot coffee and a warm breakfast, then enjoy a speaker or craft. Those desiring “coffee talk” are invited to contact Gretchen Daley at 951-595-9153 or see the Facebook page at “MOMS Next at Canyon Lake Community Church.”