News Briefs

This section contains information on local activities and items of interest to Canyon Lake residents. Information should be submitted to news@goldingpublications.com no later than 5 p.m. Monday.

Crafters Wanted

Crafters of all ages are invited to sign up for the annual Canyon Lake Senior Center Holiday Boutique, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, November 12 and 13. All items must be handmade. The entry fee is $30; 15 percent of each crafter’s sales will be donated to the Senior Committee.

Signups will be held each Monday, 10 a.m. to noon, starting September 12. There will be one evening signup on October 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. The last day to sign up will be October 24. The Senior Center is located next to the Main Gate at 23307 Canyon Lake Dr. South. For more information, call Kathy Barbay at 951-805-3278 or Betty Cannavino at 951-244-4126.

Elks Car Show

The Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge will host its 4th annual Car Show and BBQ at the Elks Lodge on Monday, September 5, from noon to 6 p.m. This event is open to the general public and the lodge is located at 33700 Mission Trail in Wildomar.

The big event is the car show where all types of cars, trucks and vehicles can be entered for judging with an entry fee of $10. Trophies will be awarded for winning entries. Barbecued chicken with side dishes are $12 a plate. Music will be provided. For information, call Michael Cain at 951-672-0819.

Support TCHS Football

See the Temescal Canyon High School Varsity Titans play their first home game of the season tonight, September 2, against San Jacinto High School at TCHS, 28755 El Toro Rd. in Lake Elsinore. Tickets are $7; the game starts at 7 p.m. On September 8, Junior Varsity will go up against Arlington High School, playing at TCHS, with a start time of 4 p.m. Free. Also, on September 8, Freshmen play an away game at Arlington High, 2951 Jackson St. in Riverside. Game starts at 4; tickets are $5.

Local businesses that would like to purchase a tax-deductible ad in the football program printed for every home game may contact Erin Balli at 951-852-5183.

Toastmasters Meet 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.

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.

Steering Wheel Covers

The Lioness are offering custom-made steering wheel covers made of many different materials and patterns, which keep steering wheels from becoming too hot to handle. They also work well during cold weather. The price is $8 for one $15 for two. Contact Laverne Cann at 951-244-5715 to purchase.

The profits from this project will go to one of the Lioness Club’s ongoing philanthropic projects such as Guide Dogs of the Desert, HOPE. food pantry and the annual breast cancer tournament in Canyon Lake.

Menifee Historical Museum

The Menifee Valley Historical Museum contains displays about Canyon Lake history, provided by Canyon Lake pioneers Don and Elinor Martin. The museum is open Sundays, from 1 to 4 p.m. Don and Elinor sometimes serve as docents. It’s located in the old Menifee Elementary School on Garbani Rd. in Menifee.

Bereavement Support

Pastor Peter Van Dyke is facilitating a Bereavement Support Group in the chapel at Canyon Lake Community Church. Meetings are at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. The group is meeting for 13 weeks and provides insight and support to those who have experienced a loss and desire healing and encouragement. The group setting is very comfortable and helps people to determine whether they’re grieving in a way that leads to hope and ultimate healing. For more information, contact Pastor Pete at 951-244-1877, ext. 204.

City Council Meeting

The next City Council meeting will be on September 7, at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session and 6:30 p.m. for Open Session in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. The meeting agenda will be posted at cityofcanyonlake.org on the Thursday prior to the meeting.

The next Finance and Administration Committee meeting will be held on September 6, at 8 a.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall.

Coffee with Nancy

Residents are invited to meet with Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Division 1 Director Nancy Horton, a Canyon Lake resident, the last Tuesday of every month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the Sports Stop. She is available to talk about changing guidelines for water conservation, questions about the district’s conservation rebates, etc. Nancy also invites residents to bring their water bill for clarification of costs.

Sing with Choraleers

The Canyon Lake Choraleers are resuming their rehearsal schedule for the annual Christmas concert and look forward to performing their Christmas Concert on December 10; tickets will be available soon on Brown Paper Tickets.

President Larry Garland says those at least 18 years of age with an elementary ability to read musical notes or an ear for music are invited to apply join the goup.

Contact Larry at 508-498-6210, garland.larry@gmail.com; or Vice-president Steve Gaston at 714-356-0943,sfgvarmint@msn.com.

Repairs Needed?

The POA Operations Department requests that members let them know if they see safety issues or a need for repairs at any of the common areas in the community.

Operations Phone: 951-244-6841, ext. 510

Operations Director Mike Morrow: 951-244-6841 ext. 518 or mmorrow@canyonlakepoa.com

In an emergency, contact Community Patrol dispatch at 951-246-2721.

Genealogy Research

The Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society (LEGS) meets the second Thursday of each month, from 1 to 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.

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.

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.

Caregivers Connection

Men and women who provide care for their husbands, wives or parents for illnesses such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, stroke, heart issues or Parkinson’s are invited to attend Caregivers Connection, a support group that meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in room 6 in the gym of Canyon Lake Community Church from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information about this support group, contact facilitator Jo Ann Wickerath at 679-7736 or assistant facilitator Bev Haney at 244-8711.