News Briefs

Little League All-Star tournament at Gault Field

Canyon Lake’s Gault Field is hosting the District 28 All-Stars Little League Tournament through June 27. In addition to Canyon Lake, Little League teams from Menifee Valley, Murrieta, Wildomar, Temecula, and Temescal Valley will be competing in the tournament.

The snack bar now has breakfast items as well as the traditional afternoon snacks. The snack bar is now serving hot breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches as well as fresh fruit. The snack bar is also selling tumblers, tote bags, cups, shirts and hats. Additionally, there will be food trucks on most game days.

E-Pass will help speed up holiday gate access

The busiest day of the year at the Canyon Lake gates is July 4th. Using dwellingLIVE’s e-pass service to help guest get into the community quicker will help speed up the process.

Guests can either print their pass ahead of time or display the pass on their device for the gate guard to scan.

As always, please remind guests that they must have a valid driver’s license in their possession when entering the community. Also, advise guests that they need to know the address of the member who called them in. Having these items at the ready will help Community Patrol verify their information quicker at the gates.

Caregiver Connection meeting on Monday at Community Church

After a long COVID-19 break, the Canyon Lake Community Church Caregiver Connection Support Group is resuming its meetings.

“We look forward to seeing our ‘old’ friends, as well as those new to caregiving,” the church’s Jo Ann Wickerath said. “Whether your loved one is still in your care, in a care facility, or has gone home to the Lord, we welcome you into our support group for fellowship and encouragement.”

The meetings take place every second and fourth Monday from 10:00 a.m. to noon. at Canyon Lake Community Church in Building “C” in Room 11.

“Masks and social distancing will be at the individual’s discretion, as we have a large meeting room,” Bev Haney of the church said. “Please bring your own beverage, as none will be served. And please remember, no perfume, for the benefit of our friends with allergies.”

Mailbox clusters being renovated throughout town

The Canyon Lake POA is in the process of replacing the concrete slabs for most of the mailbox clusters throughout the community. Upcoming work will take place at the mailboxes on Sparrow Hawk Drive and Pretty Doe Drive as well as Canyon Lake Drive South and Village Way Drive.

Notices of upcoming work will be posted at mailboxes and mail delivery service should not be interrupted.

The United States Postal Service has requested that all mailbox numbers read left to right in numerical order. Consequently, during the process of replacing the slabs, the mailboxes will be rearranged to meet this requirement.

Current mailbox keys will continue to work after the renumbering. Residents with any questions may contact the Canyon Lake POA Operations Department at 951-244-6841, x510.

Harrison makes honor roll

Canyon Lake’s Brooke M Harrison, a Theatre & Communication major, has been named to the Bethany College honor roll for the Spring 2021 semester.

Nearly 232 students have earned semester honors for their academic performance at the school. To qualify for the academic honor, students must be enrolled full-time and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 and above.

Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas.

Riley Ann Franzo named to President’s List

Riley Ann Franzo, a Canyon Lake student working toward a BSE degree in Biomedical Engineering, has been named to the President’s List at Western New England University. Riley Ann is one of more than 460 named to the school’s Spring Semester 2021 President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

Western New England University is a private university in Springfield, Mass.

Scott named to Dean’s List

Alma College has released the Dean’s List for those students who achieved outstanding academic performance during the 2021 Winter Term. Students who achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average during a term, while carrying a minimum of 13 credits, at least eight of which are evaluative grades, are named to the Dean’s List.

Hanna Scott of Canyon Lake was among those named to the Dean’s List.

Alma College, founded in 1886, is a four-year residential liberal arts college located in the heart of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. A deep regard for students as individuals is fundamental to an Alma education, with small classes and many opportunities for one-on-one collaboration with dedicated faculty.

POA office space being remodeled

Within the last two years the Canyon Lake POA has successfully scanned and migrated thousands of paper files to digital files. The area that was allocated to store these files is now being repurposed into additional office and conference space for staff.

“Please pardon our dust as work takes place behind the Member Services office,” the POA said. “Work is not anticipated to affect business hours or operations.”

Red Cross Blood Drive at Country Club July 12

Donated blood is in short supply and Canyon Lake residents are being asked to help. The American Red Cross will be at the Canyon Lake Golf & Country Club in the Magnolia Room on July 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For more information or to make an appointment online, visit www.redcrossblood.org with sponsor code CLGCC.

Theater Camp offered to Canyon Lake youth

Children and youth ages four through high school grads are being invited to a Summer Theater Camp being put on by The Canyon Lake Community Theater Group at the end of July.

The camp will be a week-long program where the students will learn different theater techniques and different numbers and perform what they have learned on the Friday night of the camp at the Canyon Lake Lodge.

The cost is $200 for the first child and $150 for every other child from the same family. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and two complimentary tickets to the Friday show. If other family members would like to attend the show, tickets will be on sale for $10 apiece.

For those interested in attending the camp, email Stephanie Vecchione at clctdirctorofpr@gmail.com with each participant’s name and age, as well as parents names and contact information. Or fill out the form at the club’s website, clctheatre.com. No payment is needed at this time.

The camp will be held the last week of July.