News Briefs

Pure Studios to have ribbon cutting today

The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce and other local dignitaries will gather today (Friday) for a ribbon cutting at Pure Studios in the Canyon Lake Town Center at 4:00 p.m. The community is invited to join them at the studio for the event. Pure Studios is located at 31606 Railroad Canyon Road, Suite 201.

Senior Center to host seminar on Cyper Threat Protection

The Canyon Lake Senior Center will be teaching Canyon Lake seniors how to protect themselves against cyper threats on their digital devices and computers at a class June 4.

The two-hour seminar, which begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center, 23307 Canyon Lake Dr. S., will cover various topics on computer security. The three major areas to be taught to attendees at the free event will be: 1) Learn about common cyber threats, 2) Learn how to keep accounts and credentials safe and 3) Learn how to avoid dangerous threats and malicious scams.

Canyon Lake’s Doug Schultz to MC Oceanside military appreciation event

Canyon Lake resident Doug Schultz will be the Master of Ceremonies and Stage Manager of Operation Appreciation, a day of recognition to all active-duty military, at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater tomorrow (Saturday).

“It has been an honor to have been Stage Manager and MC for this awesome patriotic event the past 14 years,” Doug said. “Thousands of military and their families are treated to a day of free food, live entertainment and a Kid‘s Fun Zone.”

The event is open to the public, and food and fun zone tickets are available for purchase. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. and lasts until 4:00 p.m.. The day consists of activities including a children‘s fun zone with inflatable jumps, rock climbing wall, kid‘s crafts and face painting.

All Active Duty Military, including those in Canyon Lake, and their dependents are invited and must bring an Active Duty Military ID Card to get unlimited activities and a free lunch.

Canyon Lake students named to President’s List

Southern New Hampshire University issued its Winter 2022 President‘s List recently and three of its students from Canyon Lake made the list.

The three students are Christopher Vecchione, Hope Skajem and Trey Gilles.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.70 are named to the President‘s List.

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution with an 89-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. The university’s courses are available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH.

Front yard Flamingo Flockings available

Wanna flock a friend?

The Canyon Lake Family Matters Club flamingos have arrived again for the third year in a row and they’re available for Flocking a Friend. The club fundraiser has been wildly successful the past two years during the pandemic and the pink flamingos can be borrowed again this year to be sent to a friend’s yard as a shocking surprise.

The Flocks of Flamingos are available for reservation now, with the first batch of yards being flocked May 9. The yard remains flocked for 48 hours before they are moved to another recipient’s front yard. Flocking will take place May 9 to May 27th.

Each flock will be accompanied by a “Just Been Flocked” sign in the yard and a letter explaining their arrival.

The flock will migrate to another yard in 48 hours unless the recipient calls the club’s Trained Flamingo Technician for immediate re-homing. The sender is charged for the flocking and there is no cost to the recipient.

The recipient enjoys the flamingos in their yard for 48 hours and then a Trained Flamingo Tech will come and remove them. However, the recipient can instead purchase a re-flocking of their own and send the flamingos to a home of their choice.

There are three options in purchasing the flocking of a friend’s yard. Each option is the same except for the number of flamingos being placed on the friend’s yard. All receive a lawn sign, a letter and flamingos. The Migration option is a flock of 12 for $20.00, The Stop Over option is a flock of 24 for $35.00 and the Flamboyance option is a flock of 50 for $50.00.

To purchase a flocking, visit the Canyon Lake Family Matters website at www.FamilyMatterClub.org or its Facebook page where a link is available to pay via PayPal or with a credit card. To pay by cash or check, call 714-394-4885.

The proceeds from the fundraiser go to sponsor Family Matters Philanthropic efforts in Canyon Lake.

Free STEM Camp available this summer

High school students will have a hands-on learning opportunity at a free, week-long event this summer designed to inspire teens to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers in the water industry.

The camp will take place July 11-15 and provides an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and compete for team prizes of up to $1,000.

Those interested can sign up at www.evmwd.com/STEMPULL. The deadline to register for the camp co-sponsored by EVMWD and the Riverside County Office of Education is June 27.

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.

Travel Club inviting members to Hearst Castle for June 4-day 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 Thursday.

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.

Junior Tennis lessons available for kids

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.