News Briefs

Lucky Duck Derby duckies still available

The Family Matters Club’s 2nd Annual Lucky Duck Derby duckies are going fast. The lucky duckies are on their way to being sold out and the race is only a week away.

“Get your quackers before they’re gone so you won’t be left out of the race,” Shawna Bowden, the club’s founder, said. “If interested in getting in on the duck race, and helping Family Matters in their continued philanthropy work for the families and children of Canyon Lake, reach out today and adopt a duck for the race.”

Race day is March 6 at 3:00 p.m. at the Lodge pool. Adopting ducks are $3.00 for one, $2.00 for two, $6.00 for 10 and $15.00 for 20.

Ducks can be adopted by going to www.FamilyMattersClub.org.

Inaugural Cancer in Our Community Fair in May

The inaugural Canyon Lake Cancer in Our Community Fair will take place May 14 at Holiday Harbor Park.

A local group is putting on the event in partnership with Michelle’s Place and will bring cancer awareness to the city and community of Canyon Lake. Detection, support and education is the goal.

The fair will consist of a preventative care area, cancer related vendors, keynote speakers, support groups and a kids corner. There is no fee to attend.

Food trucks will be on site, entertainment will be provided by Steel Canyon and Code 415 and Canyon Lake clubs will be in attendance. More details are still being finalized.

For those who are interested in volunteering, email cancerinourcommunity@gmail.com.

Junior Tennis lessons available for kids, 6-12

Canyon Lake kids ages six to 12 interested in learning a new sport or maybe perfecting their game are being invited to participate in lessons at the Canyon Lake Tennis Courts.

The lessons will be given by Canyon Lake Head Tennis Pro Bobby Kielty on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Beginner and Intermediate levels will include tennis activities such as building the participant’s speed, agility, strength and more.

Lessons are twice a week and the cost is $175.00 per month. If interested and for more information, contact Meredith Kielty by text or call, 951-760-0140.

Canyon Lake teens invited to lifeguard tryouts

Talented Canyon Lake teens looking for a summer job are being invited to lifeguard tryouts to qualify as a lifeguard for the California State Parks. Lifeguard tryouts will be held on April 23 at Moreno Beach in Lake Perris.

Lifeguards that make the cut will be paid to train and then be hired for the summer, which goes to the end of August. The hourly rate of pay is $17.73

To qualify to try out, participants must be 16 years of age and be able to swim 1,000 yards in under 20 minutes, followed by a run, swim and run.

To try out, come in a swimsuit or triathlon suit (females one piece) and goggles. The California State Parks are looking to hire 20 new guards this year.

For additional information, contact, Lifeguard Coordinator, Jon Hernandez at Jon.Hernandez@parks.ca.gov.