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 3 p.m. Monday.

Santa’s Electric Light Parade

Bundle up, bring your holiday cheer to Old Town Temecula for Santa’s Electric Light Parade tonight, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. The parade will travel south through Old Town beginning at the intersection of Del Rio and Jefferson.

This year’s theme is “Love Temecula: Celebrating 30 Years of Temecula.” This event features floats that twinkle, holiday music from school marching bands and much more. This is a rain or shine event.

Christmas Tree Lane

The Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge, 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar, invites the public to its annual Christmas Tree Lane tomorrow, Dec.7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. This event features food, door prizes a visit from Santa and a tree raffle.

Ten Christmas trees with a value of $1,000 or more will be raffled off at 4 p.m. Raffle tickets cost $1 each. Winners must be present to win. Proceeds go toward scholarships for students.

Family Faire

Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula, is hosting a Family Faire on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. the event features backyard games, a lazer maze, vendors, train rides, holiday movie screenings, a bubble dance party, arts and crafts and a snow play area. For more information, visit familyfaire.cc

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Links at Summerly, 9381 Village Pkwy, Lake Elsinore. Kids under the age of five eat free. For reservations, call 951-674-3900.

P.E.O. Christmas Luncheon

Chapter WW of the Philanthropy Educational Organization (P.E.O.)  invites the community to attend its annual Christmas Luncheon and Boutique on Friday, Dec. 13, at the senior center. Social hour starts at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12 p.m.

Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased by calling Johnnie D’Alessandro at 951-244-4191 or Dee Zasio at 951-244-0123. All proceeds go toward scholarships for women.

The purpose of P.E.O. is to provide scholarships, grants and loans to women seeking to further their education and achieve their highest aspirations.

Farmers Market

The Canyon Lake Farmers Market operates every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the upper section of the Towne Center parking lot.

AFV ‘Howliday’ Open House

Animal Friends of the Valleys, 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, is hosting its first “Howliday” Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 3 to 7 p.m.

This free, fun-filled family event features a variety of kid-friendly activities including Cocoa with a Kitty, Caroling at the Kennels, Reading to Rescues and a Name a Shelter Pet contest. There will also be photo opportunities with the shelter’s mascot Rascal and a special holiday keepsake craft activity.

Santa Photos

Promenade Temecula is offering photos with Santa Dec. 21 through Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Dec. 24 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a program that teaches and gives one tools on how to address their hurts, habits and hang-ups so that they can move forward and find their purpose and a life filled with joy.

Participants discover that they are not alone in what they are going through and find people to walk alongside them.

Celebrate Recovery meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. in Building C at Canyon Lake Community Church. They offer Celebrate Recovery (recovery for adults 18 and older); The Landing (recovery for teens); Celebration Place (recovery for kids); and free childcare. A potluck is held on the first Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. For more information, contact Marianne at 951-244-1877, ext. 209.

Caregivers Connection

Caregivers Connection is an outreach for those caring for a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer’s and other diseases of the aging. JoAnn Wickerath and Bev Haney lead a group with informational talks, videos and fellowship. This is a great opportunity to speak with other caregivers and share information, tips and experiences.

Meetings are held at Canyon Lake Community Church in Building C. For dates and times, contact JoAnn Wickerath at 951-679-7736 or Bev Haney at 951-764-1730.

Lioness Bingo Fundraiser

Sponsored by the Canyon Lake Lioness Club, bingo at the Canyon Lake Senior Center is held monthly on the first and third Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Due to state law, players must be 18 or older to play. The cost is $10 per six-sheet set; special games are available for $1 each.

Those interested in attending from outside the community should call Nancy Coughlin at 951-805-0543 or Joanna Spiller at 951-244-1553 for gate entry.

Chronic Illness Support

The Chronic Illness Support Group meets on the first Monday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Canyon Lake Senior Center. All ages are welcome to attend.

The group provides the opportunity to share and receive support from others who have chronic conditions, whether from illness or physical issues. For more information, contact Steven Prince at 949-293-2919.

Menifee Historical Museum

The Menifee Valley Historical Museum contains displays about Canyon Lake history, provided by Canyon Lake pioneers, Don and Elinor Martin, who sometimes serve as docents.

The museum is located in the old Menifee Elementary School on Garbani Road and is open on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit menifeehistory.com or call 951-708-6842.

Sewing, Quilting Group

Residents are invited to the senior center for sewing and quilting on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring a project and sewing machine, or just visit and check it out. For more information, contact Terri Ireland at 951-246-2571.

Bereavement Support

Grief Share provides helpful information on grief-related topics. Attendees will discover how helpful it is to be around people who are looking for encouragement, direction and support. Many from the fellowship and community have attended in the past and have found the information shared through the videos and workbooks helpful. To register, contact Pastor Pete Van Dyke at 951-244-1877, ext. 204.

Needlework Group

Canyon Lakers are invited to bring their knitting and crocheting supplies and projects to the senior center on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, contact Betty Cannavino at 951-244-4126.

Genealogy Research

The Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society (LEGS) business and program meetings are held monthly on the second Thursday of each month, except July and August, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lakeland Village Community Center, 16275 Grand Ave., Lake Elsinore. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, visit bakerfamily.org/legs or contact Candy Petersen at jandcpetersen@roadrunner.com or 951-246-2028.

Steering Wheel Covers

The Canyon Lake Lioness Club offers custom-made steering wheel covers made of many

different materials and patterns that keep steering wheels from becoming too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. The price is $8 for one and $15 for two. Profits from this project go toward the club’s ongoing philanthropic projects. For more information, contact Laverne Cann at 951-244-5715.

MOPS

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meets on the first and third Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at Canyon Lake Community Church. MOPS seeks to support mothers during the early years of their children’s lives. By connecting with other moms and mentor moms, craft projects and guest speakers, women are encouraged in their physical, emotional and spiritual journeys. Childcare is provided. The moms fellowship over hot coffee and a warm breakfast, then enjoy a speaker or craft. Those desiring “coffee talk” are invited to contact Karla Holenbeck at 951-317-6803.

Women’s Circles

Women’s Circles are small groups of women who meet once a month in each other’s homes or in Building C at Canyon Lake Community Church. They pray and support missionaries and pray for and encourage one another. Being a member of a Women’s Circle provides an opportunity for small group fellowship. Faith Circle meets the third Monday at 7 p.m.; Julia Circle meets the second Monday at 10:30 a.m.; Priscilla Circle meets the first Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.; Sonshine Circle meets the third Monday at 9:30 a.m.; Sunset Circle meets the second Sunday at 5:30 p.m.; Love Circle meets the second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. For more information about the Women’s Circles, contact Circle Coordinator Phyllis Duncan at 951-674-4436.