News Briefs

‘Trees for Troops’ golf tournament tomorrow

Christmas trees for members of the military will be provided from the proceeds of both a Canyon Lake Women’s Golf Club tournament to be held tomorrow (Saturday) and donations made at the Pro Shop.

The club is also looking for donations outside of the tournament to go toward the purchase of these trees. Donations for the cause can be made by going to the Canyon Lake Golf Pro Shop at the Country Club. A box in the Pro Shop is 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 tomorrow. The tournament is set for the Canyon Lake Golf Course and will have a Jack ‘n Jill and Jill ‘n Jill format.

A sign up sheet to enter the tournament is available at the Canyon Lake Pro Shop. Participants must have a handicap to play in the tournament.

Junior Women’s Club Holiday Boutique at Lodge tomorrow

More than 60 vendors will cram into the Holiday Bay Room of the Canyon Lake Lodge tomorrow (Saturday) to sell their wares at the Canyon Lake Junior Women’s Club Annual Holiday Boutique.

The popular event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Everyone who attends the boutique will be entered into a raffle. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase.

P.E.O. Chapter holding Christmas Boutique tomorrow

Canyon Lake’s P.E.O. Chapter WW is holding a Christmas Boutique and luncheon tomorrow (Saturday) 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.

State of the City dinner to celebrate 30th Anniversary

The 30th Anniversary celebration of the formation of the City of Canyon Lake was to take place last year, but COVID-19 restrictions preempted the event. Not to be thwarted, the city is holding the celebration Dec. 9 and is combining it with the State of the City annual program.

Community members and officials are being invited to the dinner and program. Tickets for general admission is $25 each and RSVPing by Dec. 1 is required. A no-host bar reception takes place at 5:00 p.m. and the dinner and program begins at 6:00 p.m.

To register for the event, visit canyonlakestateofthecity.eventbrite.com

Guild Queen Nation Concert sold out

Queen Nation, the number one Queen tribute band in the country, is coming to Canyon Lake on Sunday and is the biggest show the Canyon Lake Fine Arts Guild has hosted in the last several years. Its popularity is confirmed by the concert being completely sold out for almost two years.

Those with tickets will attend the 7:00 p.m. concert in the Holiday Bay Room of the Canyon Lake Lodge. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Guild members are invited to a pre-concert reception at 5:30 p.m.

“Queen Nation is the West Coast’s longest running most authentic fully costumed re-creation of a vintage Queen concert,” Guild President Bonnie Dubbs said. “The show consists of four musicians who all sing and perform in character and in period costumes while playing live note-for-note renditions of Classic Queen songs.”

Queen Nation put on 150 shows across the United States in 2019. The band was recently inducted into the California Music Hall of Fame’s 2020 inaugural class and voted The Best Live Band at the 2020 VCMAs.

Family Matters Club to give volunteer scholarships

Anyone and everyone of any age, can earn scholarship money for college simply by volunteering with the Family Matters Club. This is a perfect opportunity for teens who need to get mandatory volunteer service hours to graduate and it’s a fun and easy way to give back to the community while earning those hours.

Hours will be tracked live on the Clubs FaceBook page until June 1st when hours will be calculated. All participants can track their hours and see their standing now through the June 1st cut off date. The scholarship and Presidential medal winners will be invited to an award ceremony and dinner event set for mid June.

There will be an Elinor Martin Volunteer Scholarship in the amount of $1000.00 awarded to the top volunteer.

An Ed Strong Volunteer award in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded to the next top volunteer along with ten $100.00 scholarships going to the next ten volunteers who helped the most after the top two awards.

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.

Restorative Yoga class starts up at Lodge

Canyon Lake’s newest class, Restorative Yoga taught by Serana Estes, is open to residents with classes being held every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Lodge.

The class offers participants a great way to slow down, relax, and connect with their bodies. Those interested can sign up for a six-class punch card for $36 and a seven-class punch card for $40.

Punch cards may be purchased at the Canyon Lake POA office or Pool office.