News Briefs

Local Canyon Lake firefighters still looking for donated toys

The Canyon Lake Fire Department will continue to accept unwrapped toys and sports equipment to donate to the Spark of Love Toy Drive until Sunday, Christmas Day.

The Canyon Lake Fire Department is excited to participate in the toy drive as The Canyon Lake Fire Department, Chief Jeff LaTendresse said.

“Riverside County Cal Fire, who previously protected Canyon Lake, is a huge supporter of the campaign and has been from the beginning,” the fire chief said. “We are happy to be continuing that support as a new agency.”

Toys and sports equipment such as balls, skateboards and tennis rackets are not required to have a box or package.

“We prefer not to receive stuffed animals, clothing, personal care items or blankets,” Jeff said.

Donations can be dropped off in the Sparks of Love Toy Drive Bins outside the Fire Station on Vacation Drive.

Basketball courts, Gault Field to reopen mid-January

The basketball courts at Eastport Park will be closed from Dec. 29 through mid-January for resurfacing. Weather permitting, the target date the basketball courts will re-open is Jan. 7.

All baseball fields at Gault Field are closed through mid-January for their annual overseeding

Library closed day after holidays

The Canyon Lake Library will be closed on Monday and again on Jan. 2 in observance of Christmas and New Years Day.

Guild to put on Huey Lewis and the News Tribute Concert

The Canyon Lake Fine Arts Guild’s first concert of the year will be ThoRR, a Huey Lewis and the News tribute band, on Jan. 21 in the Holiday Bay Room at the Lodge.

“As the longest-running Huey Lewis and the News tribute band, ThoRR (The Heart of Rock and Roll), is a top-tier show that goes beyond a mere tribute,” Guild President Bonnie Dubbs said. “ThoRR has a front man who brings to life the sound and look of Huey Lewis so accurately.”

Tickets for the concert are now on sale. General admission for $35 and reserved seating is $50. General admission tickets are available at the Canyon Lake POA offices in the Canyon Lake Town Center and reserved seating and general admission tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Concerts at the Lodge make good Christmas gifts

The POA 2023 Concerts at the Lodge lineup gives a variety of musical entertainment that is intended to delight anyone, Doug Schultz, the Canyon POA’s talent buyer, producer, showrunner and emcee, said.

“Concerts at the Lodge tickets are a great gift for anyone who loves a live concert close to home,” Doug said.

This year‘s lineup includes Don Dokken on Feb. 11, The English Beat on May 6, Atlanta Rhythm Section on June 17, Deana Carter on Aug. 19 and The Fabulous Thunderbirds on Nov. 4.

Don Dokken takes the Holiday Bay Room stage on Feb. 11 at the Canyon Lake Lodge. The concert is the first of the 2023 Canyon Lake POA Concerts at the Lodge Series.

Don is the lead singer of the legendary glam metal band Dokken, which has sold over 10 million albums.

“I’ve done two shows with Don,” Doug Schultz, the Canyon POA’s talent buyer, producer, showrunner and emcee, said.  “Canyon Lakers will witness his vibrato-laden melodic vocal style that made him an influential figure in American Heavy Metal.”

The 2023 POA Concerts at the Lodge lineup also includes The English Beat on May 6, Atlanta Rhythm Section on June 17, Deana Carter on Aug. 19 and The Fabulous Thunderbirds on Nov. 4.

“The talent buying process took three months,” Doug said. “We have a diversified lineup of quality national recording artists who the Canyon Lake audience is sure to love.”

Tickets for each of the five concerts are on sale now at www.canyonlakepoa.com/concerts.

“Concerts at the Lodge tickets are going to be the hottest tickets in town,” Doug said. “POA Members will have the opportunity to see the real artists, who they have been listening to for years, perform live in concert right here in Canyon Lake. Life is short, buy your tickets now.”

Chamber seeks volunteers for positions on its board

The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to fill the specific positions on the board of Director of Events, Director of Outreach and Director of Sponsorship.

The Director of Outreach is a position for a high-spirited, personable and vibrant individual who is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with surrounding communities and agencies. They will be tasked to spread awareness and increase the visibility of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce.

The Director of Events position is responsible for fostering a positive and supportive relationship between chamber members and the community at large by coordinating community and business member events.

The Director of Sponsorship is responsible for soliciting sponsorship and donations on behalf of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce. These sponsorships and donations include annual sponsorships to support operational needs and specific sponsorships to support the member and community events organized by the board.

Those applying for these positions on the board must be a member of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce and it is preferred that the applicant have an affiliation with a local business.

Those interested in any of these volunteer positions with the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce should submit a short bio, a writeup describing the interest for serving on the board, and what contributions can be made to the Canyon Lake Chamber and/or Board of Directors to CanyonLakeChamber@outlook.com.

Concerts at the Lodge make good Christmas gifts

The POA 2023 Concerts at the Lodge lineup gives a variety of musical entertainment that is intended to delight anyone, Doug Schultz, the Canyon POA’s talent buyer, producer, showrunner and emcee, said.

“Concerts at the Lodge tickets are a great gift for anyone who loves a live concert close to home,” Doug said.

This year‘s lineup includes Don Dokken on Feb. 11, The English Beat on May 6, Atlanta Rhythm Section on June 17, Deana Carter on Aug. 19 and The Fabulous Thunderbirds on Nov. 4.

Don Dokken takes the Holiday Bay Room stage on Feb. 11 at the Canyon Lake Lodge. The concert is the first of the 2023 Canyon Lake POA Concerts at the Lodge Series.

Don is the lead singer of the legendary glam metal band Dokken, which has sold over 10 million albums.

“I’ve done two shows with Don,” Doug Schultz, the Canyon POA’s talent buyer, producer, showrunner and emcee, said.  “Canyon Lakers will witness his vibrato-laden melodic vocal style that made him an influential figure in American Heavy Metal.”

The 2023 POA Concerts at the Lodge lineup also includes The English Beat on May 6, Atlanta Rhythm Section on June 17, Deana Carter on Aug. 19 and The Fabulous Thunderbirds on Nov. 4.

“The talent buying process took three months,” Doug said. “We have a diversified lineup of quality national recording artists who the Canyon Lake audience is sure to love.”

Tickets for each of the five concerts are on sale now at www.canyonlakepoa.com/concerts.

“Concerts at the Lodge tickets are going to be the hottest tickets in town,” Doug said. “POA Members will have the opportunity to see the real artists, who they have been listening to for years, perform live in concert right here in Canyon Lake. Life is short, buy your tickets now.”