News Briefs

Canyon Lake students make President’s and Dean’s Lists

Christopher Vecchione and Kristen Schwarzman, both of Canyon Lake were named to the Southern New Hampshire University summer 2021 President’s List. Canyon Lake’s Trey Gilles made the Dean’s List.

Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.70 and above are named to the President’s List. Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 to 3.699 are named to the Dean’s List.

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution with an 89-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults.

Chamber’s Parade of Frights on Oct. 23

The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is putting the final touches on the details for its annual Parade of Frights to be held on Oct. 23 in the Canyon Lake Town Center.

Trick or treating will start at 9:00 a.m. and the parade is set to begin at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Details of the event will be announced as they become available, the chamber said.

Potion Party at the Witch’s House

The Canyon Lake Mermaids Club, a newly-sanctioned club, is hosting a Potion Party on Oct. 16 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Witch’s house.

Residents of Canyon Lake are all invited to attend and the address for the event will be given once a ticket is purchased.

Tickets are $20.00 each and include a themed buffet along with two drinks.

The Mermaid Club helps raise money for several organizations such as the abused women’s shelter and animal shelters.

To purchase tickets, contact Mermaid Lyne at 310-210-7366.

Canyon Lake Community Theatre Club to hold election

The Canyon Lake Community Theatre Club’s board elections will be taking place in November. Those interested in joining the club and to run for a position on the board, should attend its next meeting.

“We would like any and all who want to be a part of our amazing organization to please attend our meeting,” the club’s Stephanie Vecchione said. “The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the East Port annex building.”

Community invited to club’s Halloween Carnival

The Canyon Lake Family Matters Club is looking for ghosts, goblins and vendors for its 8th Annual Halloween Carnival and Costume Contest at Holiday Harbor Park on Oct. 30.

The popular event includes dozens of game booths, craft stations, face painting, a dance party, tattoos, Trunk or Treat, and a prize table. There will be a children’s costume contest for various ages with prizes and a parade starting at 5:00 p.m.

Admission to all the unlimited fun is $5.00 per child.

“This will be a fun family safe/friendly event,” club founder Shawna Bowen said. “There will be some awesome prizes for the costume contest.”

Part of the carnival includes a vendor shopping area for local-made items and holiday crafts. Vendor booths are available for $40.00 and the application to obtain one is on the club website, familymattersclub.org. A contest for the best “costumed” vendor booth will be judged at the event and a cash prize will be given to the winner.

Returning this year will be a Trunk or Treat where goodies can be given and received by participants. The parking lot will be sectioned off and families can come and participate in the Trunk or Treat by decorating their car or golf cart.

Separate grand prizes for the best Trunk or Treat vehicle and best Trunk or Treat tent/walkthrough will be given. To participate, vehicles and tent/walkthroughs will need to enter ahead of time so the club can be sure there is enough space for all the entries.

Entry forms with all the details and inspirations for decorating can be found on the Family Matters Club website.

The evening will conclude with a family-friendly Halloween movie at 6:15 p.m.

“We are also looking for sponsors to help donate to the event to keep it low cost and affordable for the families,” Shawna said. “This is also a super fun event for the teens to earn their school volunteer hours.”

A concession stand will be open for food and snacks throughout the afternoon and will sell everything from nachos and hot dogs to candy and beverages, Shawna said.

The schedule for the various contests and events, which will all be held in the blue Canyon Lake Family Matters Club tent, is 3:30 p.m., Old fashioned apple bobbing (you will get wet); 4:00 p.m., Pretzel eating contest; 5:00 p.m., Costume contest and parade; 5:45 p.m., Trunk or Treat display winner announced; 6:00 p.m., Best decorated vendor booth announced; 6:15 p.m., Movie begins.

For more information on how to volunteer, enter, sponsor or be a vendor contact the club at info@familymattersclub.org or 714-394-4885.

Canyon Lake Car Show Oct. 2

Owners of pre-1979 vehicles are invited to enter their vehicles in the 15th Annual Canyon Lake Car Show which will take place next weekend on Oct. 2. To enter, car owners need not be a member of the Canyon Lake Car Club or be a resident of Canyon Lake.

Registration is $30 and the first 250 pre-registered participants will receive a T-shirt, a goody bag with event memorabilia and a dash plaque. Early registration is recommended.

Vendor booths, 50/50 raffle and opportunity drawings, food trucks and an all-day DJ will be part of the day-long event. Parking begins at 7:00 a.m. and the Car Show begins at 9:00 a.m. The raffles will take place at 2:30 p.m. and the awards ceremony will take place at 3:00 p.m.

Cars are judged by peers, industry professionals, Canyon Lake POA staff and City of Canyon Lake staff. More than 25 trophies will be presented. Canyon Lake Car Club members will not be eligible for awards.

EVMWD to host virtual open house tomorrow

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) invites Canyon Lake to join Flow into Fall, a virtual open house, tomorrow (Saturday) from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Attendees can participate in four live sessions with engaging speakers and then explore additional resources on a unique online platform.

“Our first Flow into Fall event last year was a huge success, and we’re excited to offer this free event to the community once again,” Phil Williams, president of the EVMWD Board of Directors, said. “Sharing what we do at the District and providing helpful resources is a great way to serve and connect with our community.”

EVMWD provides most of Canyon Lake with its water and leases the water in the lake for recreational purposes to the Canyon Lake POA.

Featuring a variety of topics, the open house event will have something for everyone. In the “Things that Go Bump in the Sewer” session, EVMWD’s wastewater team will share interesting items that end up in EVMWD’s wastewater facilities and then discuss ways that customers can protect their own sewer lines.

“What’s in Our Water” – an interactive DiscoveryCube presentation – will be geared towards students and will include a discussion of how constituents end up in water supplies and the innovative methods EVMWD uses to remove them.

For those interested in landscaping, the Water-Wise Garden Tour will offer valuable insight. Along with providing a 360 view of EVMWD’s demonstration garden, a Master Gardener will be on hand to answer questions and share tips of the trade.

Finally, EVMWD’s Human Resources team will host a career session, where participants will learn how to prepare for a career in water, interview tips, and more.

This free family-friendly event will also include raffle prizes and water-saving device giveaways. Join the event toorrow at www.evmwd.com/FlowintoFall!

RFID transponders installed at POA office again

RFID transponders that are affixed to member vehicles for automated entering the community’s gates, will once again be installed by staff at The Canyon Lake POA office. RFID transponders are free for all members.

To obtain an RFID transponder, members simply need to visit the Member Services office in the Canyon Lake Town Center with a current vehicle registration and the corresponding vehicle. POA staff will activate and apply the RFID transponder to the vehicle.