News Briefs

Travel Club holding a Holly Jolly Christmas at the Lodge

The Canyon Lake Travel Club is holding its annual Christmas dinner on Dec. 16 in the Holiday Bay Room at the Canyon Lake Lodge.

The evening will begin with cocktails at 6:00 p.m. followed by the annual meeting at 6:40 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m.

The theme this year is A Holly Jolly Christmas. Entree selections are Tri-tip, Chicken Marsala or Vegetarian Lasagna. Two bottles of wine will be placed at each table and there will be a no-host bar.

Member appreciation gift drawings and live entertainment by Mike Shroyer will be the entertainment for the event.

Admission is $45 per guest and reservations must be received by Dec. 8.

For more information or to make reservations contact Marina Stinson at 562-743-5999.

Patriotic Arms Grand Opening today in CL Town Center

Patriotic Arms will be celebrating its grand opening today with a Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at 4:00 p.m.

The celebration will take place at Patriotic Arms located in the Canyon Lake Town Center at 31590 Railroad Canyon Rd.

The public is invited to attend to check out the new store’s showroom (pre-inventory) and “enjoy some finger foods and good company,” the store said.

The firearms store is not yet open for business.

Chamber of Commerce thanks Parade of Frights sponsors

The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce recently gave thanks to its various sponsors of its widely successful Parade of Frights last month.

“Thank you to our 2022 Parade of Frights sponsors,” Chamber Director of Marketing and Communications Kristina Rasband said. “The success of this year’s event was due to our sponsor support.”

Jack O’Lantern Sponsorships were Canyon Lake Solar, Caregiver Provider, Century 21, CPR Training Centers and Proactive Legal/The Bock Law Group.

Carnival Game Sponsorships were JDI Dance Company, Patriotic Arms, Santolucito Doré Group, Inc., Michelle Williams Tax and Associates, Queen of Fun Travel and Canyon Lake Veterinary Hospital.

DJ/Master of Ceremonies Sponsorship was Prestige Golf Carts.

Ghost Level Sponsorships were Coldwell Banker Associated Brokers Realty, CR&R and Pepe’s.

Street Carts Toy Drive & Christmas Parade Dec. 4

The 12th Annual Street Carts Toy Drive & Christmas Parade is inviting Canyon Lakers with golf carts to join them in this unique holiday event on Dec. 4. Not only is the parade a unique and festive event where carts are decorated for the holiday parade, but toys are donated to be distributed to kids in need at Christmas.

The parade lineup will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Blue Bird Drive and the parade will start at approximately 5:00 p.m. from Blue Bird Drive and will head down Canyon Lake Drive to Eastport Park. Awards will be presented for the best-decorated carts in Best Lights, Best Theme and Most Outrageous categories.

Residents are encouraged to head over to Eastport to view all the carts, see the awards presented and enjoy food provided by the following vendors: Cali Grub, Baja Dogs, and California Street Food.

Participants are asked to donate an unwrapped toy. Donations are collected at the start of the parade. The Street Carts of Canyon Lake will donate toys to International Christian Adoptions and Victory Calvary Chapel.

There will also be a toy drop off at event organizer Mike Shroyer‘s home, 22055 Mustang Court, from now through Dec. 15. Toys can also be dropped off at Eastport Park at the end of the parade.

Participants must complete and return the Toy Drive & Parade Waiver. Waivers can be returned in person the day of the event at the formation line-up at Blue Bird Hall.

Due to the event being in the evening, and for the safety of the spectators and participants, there will be no distributing of any items such as candy or promotional items on the parade route.

Canyon Lake residents may stand or place chairs next to the curb on Canyon Lake Drive South/North.

The Canyon Lake POA reminds residents to be mindful that it will be dark out and to be sure to keep children out of the traffic and buffer lanes and close to a responsible adult.

Chamber looking for Director of Sponsorship on board

The Canyon Lake Chamber is looking for a high-spirited, personable and vibrant person to add to its Board of Directors. The new director would be responsible for soliciting sponsorships and donations on behalf of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce.

The volunteer position is open to members of the chamber.  The new director’s tasks would include obtaining annual sponsorships to support operational needs and specific sponsorships to support the member and community events organized by the board.

The person selected by the chamber for the board position must be a member of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce. It is preferred that the person has an affiliation with a local business.

Those interested in this volunteer position should submit a statement, a short bio, and answers to the questions: “Why are you interested in serving on the board?” and “What do you feel you can contribute to the Canyon Lake Chamber and/or the Board of Directors?” This should be emailed to CanyonLakeChamber@outlook.com

Senior Center looking for bridge players to join group

The Canyon Lake Senior Center invites community members to join other bridge players for regular games at the center.

“We are looking for bridge players and would love to meet you,” Peggy Clark said. “You don‘t need a partner.”

The group plays every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. and on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. Those interested in playing should phone either Nancy at 951-244-1182 or Peggy at 951-244-1107.