News Briefs

Canyon Lake’s Gabriella Ramos named to Biola’s Dean’s List

Gabriella Ramos of Canyon Lake, majoring in Business Administration, was among approximately 1,700 students who were named to the Biola University Dean’s List for spring 2021.

Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2.

“Inclusion in Biola University’s Dean’s List is reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional performance in their academic studies,” Tamara Anderson, Associate Provost of Academic Effectiveness and Administration, said. “This honor signifies hard work, engagement, and investment in scholarship. These attributes are the building blocks of continued success, not only in the classroom, but in the workplace and in the student’s personal lives. We celebrate these students and their achievement, looking forward to their future accomplishments.”

Biola University is a nationally-ranked Christian university in La Mirada, Calif.

Everyone can participate in sharing Boo Baskets with neighbors, friends

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.”

Lions invite community to garage sale

Community members are being invited to shop at a Canyon Lake Lions Club two-day garage sale fundraiser on Nov. 5 and 6.

Items for sale at the garage sale will include kitchenware, china, glassware, clothing, books, décor, holiday decorations, jewelry and more. The garage sale will take place at club member Shirley D’Agostino’s home at 30489 Meadowlark Drive from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 5 and from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 6.

Residents interested in donating items for the garage sale are asked to drop off their donations on Shirley’s porch Monday and Tuesday.

The proceeds from the garage sale will be used to help needy families in the community and to support organizations that aid the sight-impaired.

P.E.O. Chapter holding Christmas Boutique, luncheon on Nov. 20

Canyon Lake’s P.E.O. Chapter WW is holding a Christmas Boutique and luncheon on Nov. 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the Canyon Lake Senior Center.

All Canyon Lakers are invited. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased by calling 951 244 4191. All proceeds from the event will go to scholarships for women.

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.

QuarterMania at the Lodge set for Nov. 14

The Family Matters Club is excited to be planning QuarterMania, which is a cross between an auction, bingo and a raffle on Nov. 14 at the Lodge from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

VIP tickets are just $40.00 and that will include an all you can eat buffet, and all auction rounds with no use of quarters.

General Admission tickets are just $25.00 and will require the use of quarters for all rounds and no buffet will be included with this ticket option.

QuarterMania will have 30 $35.00 items and 30 $50.00 and over items. There will be a raffle table along with a silent auction table. Over 100 items will be up for grabs at this event.

Ten vendors will be set up in the room for people to purchase items. Some of the vendors provided raffle items and are giving a special discount to shoppers.

For more information, contact The Family Matters Club at 714-394-4885 or info@familymattersclub.org.

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

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 Sunday. On Monday, 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.

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.”