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FEBRUARY 9, 2018 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-15
Splash into Spring at EVMWD Water Festival

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water
District (EVMWD) will host its annual
Splash into Spring Water festival on Sat-
urday, Mar. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at EVMWD, 31315 Chaney St., Lake
Elsinore.
Join EVMWD for a free family event
offering tours of the water treatment
plant, conservation demonstrations,
landscape ideas, plant displays, chil-
dren’s activities and water and waste wa-
ter related trucks and equipment.
EVMWD staff will share their daily
work at the district through a variety of
demonstrations and interactive displays.
Activities included fixing a leaky wa-
ter main, performing a valve exercise,
cleaning up a polluted watershed and
exploring pipes with robotics and video
cameras. A crowd favorite is a tour of the
facility’s sewer treatment plant, where
visitors take a journey through the plant
to see how wastewater becomes recycled
water.
Other activities for the day include
a visit from EVMWD’s Elsinore Ed-
die, the Lake Elsinore Storm’s Thunder
Dog and the Lake Elsinore/San Jacinto
Watershed Authority’s Bessie the Bass.
The Lake Elsinore Sherriff and Ameri-
can Medical Response will be on hand
with emergency vehicles for children to
explore.
Tours of Elsinore Eddie’s Efficient
Gardens at the headquarters are also a
highlight of the event, giving visitors an
idea of how beautiful a water-efficient
landscape can be.
Landscape and irrigation experts,
University of California Riverside Mas-
ter Gardeners, local nurseries and irri-
gation specialists. Home improvement
stores will be on hand to answer ques-
tions about outdoor irrigation, Califor-
nia-Friendly plants, gardening and wa-
ter-saving appliances and devices. PHOTO PROVIDED BY EVMWD
Scout troops can earn their Water Ex-
plorer Badge when they visit this event.
For more information, visit www.
evmwd.com/splash or call 951-674- Splash into Spring will feature water and waste related trucks and share their daily work at the district through a variety of demonstra-
3146, ext. 8274. equipment for kids to explore. EVMWD staff will be on hand to tions and interactive display.

Community invited to Community Award

chamber’s Awards Gala honorees announced

The Canyon Lake Chamber of Com- fore Monday, Feb. 12. To RSVP, contact
merce extends an invitation to all resi- Alison Burrafato at 951-844-6124 or
dents to its 22nd annual Awards Gala canyonlakechamber@outlook.com. The nominations are in and the pating in school activities.
and Installation of Officers Dinner on Sponsorship opportunities are avail- honorees have been chosen. The Can- Organization of the Year: Wom-
Saturday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. in the Holi- able. The chamber is seeking prizes, yon Lake Chamber of Commerce an’s Club
day Bay Room at the lodge. such as gift certificates, event tickets and chose the following honorees from a The Organization of the Year is a
This year’s theme is “Sail into Suc- gift baskets, for its opportunity drawing. list of nominations submitted by com- nonprofit organization or association
cess” and will honor Community Award The donation deadline is Thursday, Feb. munity members; whose programs of work have made
honorees in the categories of Volunteer 15. Donations may be dropped off at the Citizen of the Year: Ron Martel
of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Youth of chamber office, 31658 Railroad Canyon The Citizen of the Year is an indi- a positive impact on the community.
the Year, Organization of the Year and Rd., or at Pack, Wrap and Post in the vidual who has enhanced the quality Business of the Year: Platinum
Business of the Year. Canyon Lake Towne Center. of life in Canyon Lake through out- Plumbing
Riverside County 1st District Su- Funds raised from the opportunity standing community involvement. The Business of the Year is a mem-
pervisor Kevin Jeffries will install the drawing help promote the chamber’s Volunteer of the Year: Steve Li- ber of the Canyon Lake Chamber of
chamber’s 2018 Board of Directors: programs and events throughout the bring Commerce who provides exemplary
Matthew Svendsen, president; Barry year. The Volunteer of the Year is an in-
Walker, first vice president; Jim Randle, The Canyon Lake Chamber of Com- dividual who has made a significant customer service and superior prod-
past president; Jennie Ehrenkranz, trea- merce is an association of businesses difference to the community through ucts while supporting the Canyon
surer; Debby Gagnon, secretary; Dolo- and individuals organized to encourage a volunteerism. Lake business community.
res Badillo, director; Mike Irvin, direc- strong local economy and quality of life Youths of the Year: Jake Hosking The chamber will present the hon-
tor; Jeanne O’Dell, director; Ria Riley, by promoting and advancing the com- and Cooper Smith orees with recognition awards at its
director. munity, civic, cultural and educational The Youth of the Year is a Can- 22nd annual Awards Gala and Instal-
Tickets are $45 and include salad, development of the Canyon Lake area yon Lake student who has exhibited
sides and choice of NY steak, chicken while providing a valuable forum for is- academic excellence while being in- lation Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 24, at
marsala, or seared salmon with bread. sues affecting local commerce and the volved in the community and partici- the lodge.
Attendees are asked to RSVP on or be- general well-being of the community.