News Briefs

Lions Charity Golf Tourney set for next week

The Canyon Lake Lions Club is sponsoring its 30th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on April 28 and is inviting the Canyon Lake community to participate. The annual charity event has earned over $240,000 over the past 29 years.

Lion charities such as Guide Dogs of the Desert will receive this year’s donations. Disaster relief all over the world plus many organizations around Canyon Lake also will receive donations.

Guide Dogs of the Desert will have puppies along with their raisers at the Charity Golf Tournament this year. They will be at the Canyon Lake Club House between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Those wishing to interact with the puppies should come early to visit with theme and their raisers.

There will be two different golf games available at the tournament. One will be a threesome with a Pro provided by Pat Kemball and the other will be a four-person scramble. At both of the golf games players will have an opportunity to “Win a Golf Cart” by getting a Hole-in-One at Hole 11 sponsored by Canyon Golf Carts & Motorsports.

“We are always looking for current and additional new sponsors,” sponsor contact Lioness Nancy Coughlin said. “This is an excellent opportunity to advertise your business while helping others in need.”

Those interested in being a sponsor should contact Nancy at 951-805-0543.

To register for the tournament the sign-up items are at the tournament. The cost for this tournament is $60.00 which includes banquet dinner and awards. Those wishing to participate should make the check out to Canyon Lake Lions.

Golf fees are an additional $34.00 and cart fee is $15.00. Those fees should be paid via check, which should be made out to Canyon Lake Golf Pro Shop. Entry forms are available at the Canyon Lake Pro Shop.

Inaugural Canyon Lake Cancer in Our Community Fair May 14

Plans continue to finalize as the inaugural Canyon Lake Cancer in Our Community Fair approaches.

The Holiday Harbor event will take place May 14 and will include live entertainment throughout the day at the Holiday Harbor Amphitheater. Beginning at 11:00 a.m. Code 415 will perform its 1970s and 1980s music, followed by Crimson Jazz at 1:30 p.m. Crimson Jazz is a 10-piece high school jazz band. Ending the evening with some rock hits will be Steel Canyon at 5:00 p.m.

Tickets will be on sale during the event for beer and wine, which will help raise money for Cancer Philanthropy in Our Community. Tap Truck Temecula has partnered with Michelle’s Place and the Canyon Lake Veterans and First Responders group to be the official pourer of this event.

JK Catering Food Truck will be on site all day offering an array of gourmet meals and desserts for purchase during lunch and dinner..

For more information, email cancerinourcommunity@gmail.com.

Community Theater group needs community donations

The Canyon Lake Community Theater needs donations to stay afloat according to Nicole Garvito, publicity and PR on the board of directors for the organization.

Due to the recent pandemic, many of Canyon Lake’s clubs were affected financially, however, those that seemed to feel the biggest hit were the clubs and organizations that depended on in-person attendance.

The Canyon Lake Community Theater, which receives its funding from ticket sales to live shows, has set up a GoFundMe campaign in order to help save the club from shutting down.

“Our once-thriving company has sadly fallen on hard times,” Nicole Garvito, VP of Admin on the organization‘s board of directors, said. “We are on the brink of shutting down, and in order to continue our mission, we are asking for everyone’s help to save our organization.”

The Canyon Lake Community Theater is a non-profit theater company that has been bringing live theater arts and education to the community for over 30 years.

“This organization has been beloved by so many for years as we have been a constant in giving many talented young stars their start,” Nicole said. “Our mission is to educate and nurture budding actors with decades worth of knowledge from our directors and choreographers.”

The group also gives seasoned actors an opportunity to continue on with acting as their hobby well into their adult lives.

The Canyon Lake Community Theater’s GoFundMe goal is to raise $10,000.00. Those wishing to make donations, large or small, can visit the website and search for Canyon Lake Community Theater. The funds received, Nicole said, will keep the organization alive so it can continue to bring quality live theater to the community and valley.

Alabama tribute band concert May 14

Tennessee River, a band that was formed 20 years ago to pay tribute to Alabama, will perform in the Lodge’s Holiday Bay Room on May 14. The Canyon Lake Fine Arts Guild is sponsoring the concert and selling the tickets.

The band, prior to becoming Tennessee River, performed internationally in country and rock. The band has been likened to legendary bands such as the Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Diamond Rio and none other than one of country‘s favorites, Alabama.

Tennessee River was formed with the idea of bringing back and paying musical tribute to Alabama, one of the most influential and vocally dynamic country bands ever.

Tennessee River is the first and only tribute band that has the vocal chops to do Alabama‘s music justice, the group said. It has its new hybrid of contemporary cross-over music, bringing a fusion of the rural and urban sounds of modern-day country and blues, with the spirit of rock n roll.

Alabama changed country music with 21 straight #1 singles, a record that will probably never be equaled in any genre. They have brought youthful energy, sex appeal and a rocking edge that broadened country’s audience, forever changing the way bands were accepted in the country format.

The band undertook a journey that led to selling 73 million albums and entering the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Tennessee River will pay tribute to this band and its legacy on May 14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $25.00 per person for general admission and are sold at the POA office. VIP seats are $45.00 per person. VIP and GA tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com. VIP Reserved seats are available at www.canyonlakeguild.org.

Canyon Lake Travel Club inviting members to Hearst Castle for June trip

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’s golf tournament Monday

The Animal Friends of the Valleys is hosting its annual charity golf tournament at Bear Creek Golf Club on Monday 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.