News Briefs

City Fire Department reports March statistics

In the month of March, the Canyon Lake Fire Department responded to a total of 93 calls. Those 93 calls included six fire calls, 71 medical calls, four service calls, 10 good intent calls and two false alarms.

Fire Chief Jeff LaTendresse said the average response time for March was 5 minutes and 41 seconds.

Oldies But Goodies Senior Golf Tournament this month

The Canyon Lake Women’s Golf Club is inviting its club members ages 50 and older to sign up for a two-day Oldies But Goodies Golf Tournament Tuesday and April 26.

The tournament fee includes lunch at the Canyon Lake Country Club on the last day of play. The tournament, to be played at the Canyon Lake Golf Course, will include a Super Senior Division for those 75 and older.

To participate, sign up at the Canyon Lake Golf Pro Shop.

Travel Club inviting members to Hearst Castle

The Canyon Lake Travel Club is headed to Hearst Castle, a winery or two, Cambria, Santa Barbara and Solvang on June 6, returning June 9 by way of Motor Coach.

This four day, three night trip will include three wine tastings in Paso Robles, a grand tour of Hearst Castle along with a quick visit to Cambria, Santa Barbara and Solvang.

The cost of the trip is $995.00 per person with double occupancy or $1195.00 per person single occupancy.

The trip includes three nights at Springhill Suites by Marriott.

A $200.00 deposit is required and due now, with final payment due on May 5.

Checks should be made payable to the Canyon Lake Travel Club and mailed to 23066-17 Canyon Lake Drive South.

For more information, please contact Cathy Buell at cathay.buell@sjsu.edu or at 408-710-7512.

Mermaids invite ladies for a cruise around the lake

The Mermaids of Canyon Lake Club is inviting the ladies of Canyon Lake to join them on a cruise around the lake to celebrate Derby Day on April 30, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Seating is limited and the cost is $35.00 and includes a cruise around the lake, boxed lunch, champagne, a mint julep and $10.00 in Mermaid money.

There will also be a Best Hat competition. Tickets and information are available through Lyne Hall at ly967hal@gmail.com.

Canyon Lake Car Club inviting community to May Car Show

The Canyon Lake Car Club is going on the road down Railroad Canyon Road to participate in the May 14 Lambs Fellowship Church Car and Bike Show.

Those in Canyon Lake with cars they’d like to display at the car show or those who have a booth to set up there are encouraged to sign up. Car registration is $35.00 and vendor registration is $75.00.

Check in on May 14 is from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and the car show starts at 10:00 a.m. Awards for the top cars and bikes will be presented at 2:30 p.m. before the show wraps up at 3:00 p.m.

For those wishing to just attend the festivities, admission is free. Concerts on the Big Stage feature The Fabulous Nomads and the Legends of the Surf Guitars. Vendors and food trucks will be on hand as well.

The show will take place at the Lambs Fellowship Church at 21901 Railroad Canyon Road. For more information, email info@lambscarshow.com, call 951-434-7565 or visit lambscarshow.com.

Pet shelter to hold FORE golf tournament

The Animal Friends of the Valleys is hosting its annual charity golf tournament at Bear Creek Golf Club on April 25 and is inviting Canyon Lake golfers to participate.

The 14th annual charity tournament is being held to support life-saving programs at Animal Friends of the Valleys, which provides pet shelter services for various area cities and communities in Southwest Riverside County, including the City of Canyon Lake.

At $150 per player or $500 per foursome, the golf tournament is an opportunity to help the shelter animals find their forever homes. FORE the Animals Golf Tournament will kick off with registration opening up at 10:00 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m.

During the tournament, participants will have the opportunity to compete in contests such as the longest drive, a hole-in-one, closest to the pin, and putting games. Trophies will be awarded at a banquet following the tournament.

As part of the fundraising tournament, a unique silent auction will also be held.

“Animal Friends of the Valleys is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is dedicated to promoting humane care of animals through education and a humane, pro-active animal service programs,” the organization’s Beth Soltysiak said. “We are committed to preventing the suffering of animals and to ending pet overpopulation in the communities we serve.”

For tickets or information about sponsorships, visit FOREtheanimals.com or call Beth at 951-805-6239.

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.