News Briefs

Blood Drive appointments filling up

Blood donations during the COVID-19 pandemic are needed more than ever. Canyon Lake residents and friends are rushing to aid those who need the blood by signing up for The American Red Cross blood drive at the Canyon Lake Golf & Country Club on April 12.

Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled online at www.redcrossblood.org with sponsor code CLGCC. There are still appointment spots available, but are filling fast.

The drive will take place in the Magnolia Room from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Warm weather makes pool appealing

Canyon Lake weather is turning warm, with hot temperatures coming soon. The Canyon Lake pool at the Lodge is open and appealing now that the weather has shifted.

Currently on spring hours, the pool is open daily for exercise/lap swim daily hours from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and for open swimming from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

There are currently no swim sessions or reservations required. However, there are still temporary rules to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Some of these rules include wearing face coverings when interacting with pool staff or other members outside of participants’ households, practicing social distancing and avoiding coming to the pool if sick.

Help wanted at Lodge Pool

The Canyon Lake POA is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Part-Time Pool Attendant. Pool attendants are responsible for the enforcement of pool rules as they assist members and guests in the enjoyment of pool activities.

Applicants must be at least 17-years-old and need to send a cover letter and résumé to the Canyon Lake POA Human Resources Department. Résumé packets can also be sent via email to lrogers@canyonlakepoa.com. For more information, contact Human Resources at 951.244.6841 x 218 or visit the Canyon Lake POA website’s Jobs Page.

Park for large dogs seeks bids

The Canyon Lake POA is currently accepting bids for the Large Dog Park Project at Eastport Park. This project aims to transform the large dog park area at Eastport Park into a fun playground for the bigger dogs. Bids for the project are due by 2:00 p.m. on April 22.

The design plans include a major renovation of the current area with new dog agility equipment, decomposed granite pathways, two additional shade structures, more trees and benches. The existing dog water fountain, solar lighting and dog bag stations will be used in the new design.

A significant upgrade for the Canyon Lake Large Dog Park is going to bid and will be under construction soon. The park is located at EastportPark. Photo provided by the Canyon Lake POA

Senior Work Group meeting Tuesday at CL Senior Center

The Canyon Lake POA Senior Work Group will meet on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Senior Center. Canyon Lake POA members may attend the meeting.

The Senior Work Group advises the Board of Directors on new programs and concepts for use at the Canyon Lake Senior Center. The committee holds its two-hour meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. The Senior Center, which hosts myriad activities for the seniors in the community, is located at 23307 Canyon Lake Drive. It has been closed this past year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Macular Degeneration virtual seminar to be held next week

Dr. Richard J. Shuldiner, OD, F.A.A.O will be holding a free virtual webinar Wednesday entitled “Macular Degeneration: Everything You Never Wanted to Know and What Can Actually Be Done to Help.”

In the session, Dr. Shuldiner will cover the important information about macular degeneration and what can be done for those with vision loss to enable them to remain independent.

The seminar is being presented by Low Vision Optometry of Southern California and begins at 10:00 a.m. Prior registration is required by enrolling at http://bit.ly/2lowvision4-7.

Virtual County Job Fair coming April 20

COVID-19 has shut down some of the traditional Riverside County events, including job fairs. A county-wide virtual job fair, though, is on the horizon and the county is looking for both employers and job seekers to participate.

As part of April’s Riverside County Innovation Month, the county is holding its first county-wide virtual job fair on April 20 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. During the virtual job fair event, job seekers will be able to enter specific online rooms, designated by region, to search for jobs.

Job seekers may choose to keep their search specific to a region or explore job openings in all regions of Riverside County. The virtual job fair platform will allow job seekers to upload their résumés in advance to be prepared for potential interaction with employers using chat and one-on-one video technology.

The Riverside County Virtual Job Fair is free to those seeking jobs. Employers are being encouraged to connect with these individuals. Both need to register to participate. Registration is being handled on the county website, https://rivcobcs.org/riv-co-jobfair.