News Briefs

Senior Center Annual Holiday Boutique in two weeks

The Canyon Lake Senior Center will be hosting its annual Holiday Boutique on Nov. 6 and 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

There will be over 40 vendors all of which will be selling handcrafted items. There will be decorated Christmas Trees, crocheted items, quilts by award-winning quilters, totes, wood work, gnomes, dog blankets and toys, hand crafted pictures, signs and more. Vendors will also be selling holiday fudge, homemade jellies and jams.

Much of what the vendors will be selling will be perfect for decorating or giving as gifts.

Howl-o-Ween dog costume contest on Halloween

Costumed dogs are being called to participate in the Canyon Lake K9 Dog Group’s Howl-o-Ween Costume Contest on Halloween night at the Eastport Dog Park.

The annual event is open to all who would like to participate and begins at 5:00 p.m. Ribbons will be given in separate small and large dog categories to Most Original Costume, Scariest Costume, Best Costume and Best Couples Costume.

Everyone can participate in Boo Basket fun

Some Canyon Lake residents have already been Boo’d. Now it’s time for them to go Boo somebody else.

The Boo phenomenon began last year when Canyon Lake resident Shannon Bernier came home from walking her dogs one day to find a basket filled with Halloween goodies on her porch and a cute note that read:

“The air is cool, the season is fall, soon Halloween will come to all. Ghosts and Goblins, Spooks galore… Tricky Witches at your door. Friends are after things to do. In fact, a neighbor brought this “BOO” to you. The excitement comes when friends like you copy this note and make it two. We’ll all have smiles upon our faces. No one will know who Boo’d who. Just a few short days to work your spell. Keep it secret. Hide it well. Join in the fun, the season is here.”

It’s easy to participate, Shannon said.

“Just tape a ‘We’ve Been Boo’d’ sign to your front door and then fill two Boo Baskets/Gift Bags with your favorite treats, decorations, food, etc. (under $12.00),” Shannon said. “Make two copies of the ‘You’ve Been Boo’d’ sign and two copies of the instructions and place one of each in the baskets. Secretly place your two Boo Baskets at homes that have not yet been boo’d, and watch the fun and smiles continue.”

Canyon Lakers can Dock or Treat tomorrow 

Dock or Treat will take place tomorrow (Saturday) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the Main Lake. Those wishing to participate in the event, will need to sign up on the Canyon Lake Dock or Treat FaceBook group page. The interactive map of participants is also available on the group’s Facebook page.

Dock or Treat came about when a group of friends in Canyon Lake thought it would be fun to take advantage of Canyon Lake’s unique setting and increase the number of decorations that can be seen from the water.

Participants will need to decorate their private docks and hand out candy during the event, or hand out candy from one of the public docks on the Main Lake. Candy can be picked up by boating to the docks. It’s encouraged that the boats be festively decorated.

Costumes are also a great way to celebrate and participate in the evening.

Halloween Town’s Spooktacular House Contest underway

All around Canyon Lake, houses are in full Halloween mode and decorations are everywhere. Halloween Town is looking to award those houses with the best decorations.

Registration for the Second Annual Spooktacular House contest has closed and judging will take place tonight and tomorrow after dusk.

Caregivers Connection Group to meet Monday

Caregivers Connection will hold its next meeting at Canyon Lake Community Churchon Monday at 10:00 a.m.

This group supports caregivers who care for elderly people with Alzhiemer’s and dementia. Call JoAnn Wickerath at 951-679-7736 for more information.

The meeting will take place in the church’s Gymnasium, RoomC11.

City Veteran’s Day Parade set for Nov. 11

After a hugely successful City Veteran’s Day Parade last year during COVID-19 restrictions, City of Canyon Lake Mayor Kasey Castillo has plans for a similar event next month. The golf cart parade will include another fly over.

Details of the event will become available soon as the committee works on the event.

Flags will be made available for purchase to honor veterans. Forms with details for obtaining the flags are available at City of Canyon Lake City Hall or at Pack, Wrap and Post, both of which are located in the Canyon Lake Town Center.

Women’s Golf Club to hold ‘Trees for Troops’ event

Christmas trees for members of the military will be provided from the proceeds of a Canyon Lake Women’s Golf Club tournament to be held next month.

The club is also looking for donations outside of the tournament to go toward the purchase of these trees. The Canyon Lake Golf Course is currently closed for overseeding until Oct. 31.  On Nov. 1, a box in the Pro Shop will be set up to accept donation checks (made out to “Canyon Lake Women’s Golf Club”).

“Trees for Troops” is a national organization that provides Christmas trees to the military and will receive the funds raised by the tournament.

The golf club is encouraging members of the various Canyon Lake golf clubs to participate in the charitable tournament that will take place on Nov. 20. The tournament will take place at the Canyon Lake Golf Course and will have a Jack ‘n Jill or Jill ‘n Jill format.

A sign up sheet will be available at the Canyon Lake Pro Shop when the golf course reopens after the reseeding closure. Participants must have a handicap to play in the tournament.

P.E.O. seeking women with interrupted education

Women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and/or their families, may be eligible for scholarships. The Canyon Lake Chapter of P.E.O, an international philanthropic and educational organization, is eager to speak with anybody in such a situation, Peggy Clark, of the club, said.

Qualified applicants would need to have at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student and have completed enough education to be within 18 consecutive months of completing their educational program.

To apply for the scholarship, contact Peggy at 951-244-1107 or Linda Card at 951-244-9232.

Live entertainment at Country Club tonight

Live music continues at the Canyon Lake Country Club Bar & Grill tonight (Friday) from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Desert Rose, a Spanish Flamenco Guitar Duo, will perform and will play a unique blend of traditional Flamenco guitar, modern 1964, and up, classical and romantic music.

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.”