News Briefs

CLAMS and Canyon Lake Lions join forces for a day of bingo Sunday at the Lodge

The CLAMS Club and the Canyon Lake Lions Club have come together to host Bingo Bash Sunday at noon at the Canyon Lake Lodge.

The event holds immense significance as every dollar raised will be dedicated to supporting various noble causes in the community, including those of veterans, hospitals, animal shelters, service dogs, and more.

Those participating are required to contribute a $20 buy-in fee, with an additional $5 for special games to be paid on-site. Players will engage in a thrilling game of bingo, win exciting prizes, and contribute to vital causes within our community.

All members of the community are invited. For more information contact CanyonLakeClams@gmail.com.

Chronic Illness Support Group to meet Aug. 7

The next meeting of the Chronic Illness Support Group will be on Aug 7 at 6:00 p.m. It will take place at the Canyon Lake Town Center in the CPR offices.

The support group offers a safe space for individuals dealing with chronic illnesses or those who have family members with chronic illnesses to come together.

Steven Prince, the organization‘s founder, expresses gratitude for the opportunity to support others and create a positive environment for sharing experiences and addressing challenges.

For more information, please contact Steven at 949-293-2919 or simply attend the meeting.

Titan Cheer seeking shoe donations

The Canyon Lake community is being asked to contribute to the The Titan Cheer Fundraiser Shoe Drive by donating shoes in good condition. High heels and slippers will not be considered.

Emma Cole, a senior on the Temescal Canyon High School varsity cheer team, is leading the drive. The primary goal of the fundraiser is to generate funds to help cover the expenses associated with the team competing at CIF championships and nationals in Anaheim.

Emma will personally collect donated shoes from people‘s homes in Canyon Lake. To facilitate the collection process, donors are requested to match pairs together using either shoe laces or rubber bands, and place them in a bag. To arrange for a pickup, donors can contact Emma through her mother Jennifer Cole at 951-318-4392 via call or text.

The Titan Cheer Fundraiser Shoe Drive was organized to raise funds for the varsity cheer team at TCHS. The fundraiser initially stated that the shoes were due by July 25; however, there has been a change in the time frame, and now the shoes are required by July 22.

Kids invited to four-day junior golf camp

All Canyon Lake kids are invited to the Canyon Lake Golf and Country Club’s annual Junior Golf Camp July 25 through July 28. The camp will consist of four days of 75-minute daily sessions of golf instruction for kids ages 5 to 17 years old. The fee for the camp is $50 per person and includes the training, prizes, awards, use of clubs, and a barbecue for the participants and their families on the final day. Golfers need not be members of the club. The camp is open to the general public.

“Whether your junior is swinging the club for the first time or looking to refine their skills, the Junior Golf Camp is a fun way for kids to develop a lifelong skill in the game of golf,” Canyon Lake POA organizers said. “Your kids will not only have a blast, but will also develop invaluable skills that will last a lifetime.”

The golf camp will take place at the Canyon Lake Golf Course and no golf skills are required. Golf clubs will be provided for use for those who do not bring their own. The camp begins at 8:00 a.m. each day. Throughout the camp, participants will enjoy fun kid-friendly competitions, learn fundamental golfing skills, develop a higher level of sportsmanship, receive instruction from PGA professionals and create lasting friendships with other junior golfers.

The camp concludes with a skills event and a free barbecue for participants and their families on July 28 at 3:00 p.m. Prizes and medals will be awarded to each participant.

Visit the Canyon Lake Golf Shop to register. For more information, contact the Golf Shop at 951-246-1782 or go to canyonlakecountryclub.com.

Businesses to learn about the power of social media

Canyon Lake businesses are being invited Wednesday to a free special event hosted by the City of Canyon Lake in cooperation with the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce to learn about the power of social media in growing business.

The free event will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Canyon Lake City Hall in the Canyon Lake Town Center.

Attending business representatives will discover the untapped potential of social media and revolutionize business growth as industry experts unravel the secrets of building a thriving business through social media. The event will feature a time to network with others and learn in a group setting.

This engaging discussion aims to transform the way businesses operate by unlocking the full potential of social media. For more information, contact the chamber at canyonlakechamber@outlook.com.

Smooth Sounds of Santana tickets still available

The Canyon Lake Fine Arts Guild welcomes back the Smooth Sounds of Santana, the #1 rated Santana tribute band in the country. Tickets are still available for the concert that will take place at the Canyon Lake Lodge on July 22.

The very talented musicians will capture the true spirit of Santana. The essence of Santana is in the multicultural sound, the tone of the electric guitars, sounds of keyboards along with the Latin percussion that make the sound of Santana so iconic.

Expect to hear Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va, Evil Ways, and many more of the favorites of Santana.

This was a sold out concert in the past and tickets are selling quickly. Tickets can be purchased on the Canyon Lake POA website.

The Guild will also be putting on the Harbor Fest on Sept. 23. This will be a free concert event at the Holiday Harbor Amphitheater featuring Voyager, a Journey Tribute Band. Grab your canopies, chairs, family and friends for a day of music, food, and family fun.

The Guild is looking for sponsors for the event. There are many needs and there are different levels of sponsorship along with opportunities to volunteer or donate items to help make this an even more spectacular event. Contact canyonlakeguild@gmail.com for more information. The Guild thanks all who have contributed to Harbor Fest. Without the sponsorships, the Guild would not be able to make this free event happen.

Tickets are also on sale for the Vegas McGraw concert, a Tim McGraw Tribute on Oct. 21.

City to host police-mingling event at Town Center

The City of Canyon Lake will host the area’s National Nite Out event at the Canyon Lake Town Center where police officers and other emergency personnel will be present to mingle with community members. The local National Night Out will take place Aug. 1 at 6:00 p.m.

The event will include an evening filled with family fun, raffles, food and music. National Nite Out is a nationwide event held the first week of August each year around the country. The city has some availability for booth vendors who would like to attend and participate. National Night Out, in its 40th year, enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

In partnership with the Lake Elsinore Sheriff‘s Department, the City of Lake Elsinore, and the City of Wildomar, the City of Canyon Lake will be hosting the local event at the Canyon Lake Town Center. This family-friendly fair will feature squad cars, the BearCat armored vehicle, a mobile command post, the SWAT team, fire engines, and other emergency response vehicles. There will also be a DJ, food vendors, a free raffle, as well as activities for the kids.

The city has some availability for booth vendors who would like to attend and participate. Those interested in becoming a vendor or who are interested in becoming a sponsor or donating, should contact city management analyst Cory Gorham at 951-365-5863 or cgorham@canyonlakeca.gov.

Family Matters Club providing fun Superhero Training event

The Canyon Lake Family Matters Club is calling all superheroes, superheroes in training, and sidekicks to join them as they kick off the first Superhero Training Academy Sept. 9 at Holiday Harbor.

The club promises its heroes in training with a WOW, as they meet superheroes, SMASH down walls like the hulk, POW through the heroes training course, GASP over the super costume contest, and SHOCK them with your arts and crafts skills.

“Of course, there will be some fun and games for the rest of the hero family, too,” club founder Shawna Bowen said. “Plus, all of the day’s super activities and events are included with your special Superhero wristband.”

The wristbands are $10 per person and the event is for individuals of all ages. The training event includes the Training Academy, ID Badge Station, masking making, rafts, games, photo ops, costume contest, food and vendors.

The club is also soliciting vendors with Superhero merchandise as event sponsors. For more information on being a vendor or sponsor, email the club at info@familymattersclub.org.

Bulky item pick ups can be scheduled online

CR&R, Canyon Lake’s contracted trash pick up company, provides the pick up of bulky items. The pickup of these items is available by scheduling on CR&R’s website, www.crrwasteservices.com, or by calling 800-755-8112.

Items that cannot fit in the curbside automated containers, such as a chair, couch, or other household appliances, are considered “bulky items.” Each residential customer is entitled to call and schedule a bulky item pick-up for no additional charge two times per calendar year, and each call can include up to two items.

Fire Department accepting expired fire extinguishers

The Canyon Lake Fire Department has implemented an out-of-service fire extinguisher program.

Old or expired fire extinguishers can be dropped off at the Canyon Lake Fire Department Station 1 located at 28730 Vacation Drive.

Not only do fire extinguishers have manufacture dates imprinted on them to help determine their expirations, but if they have rust or corrosion, they should be taken to the fire department for disposal.

ABC fire extinguishers are the most common home fire extinguishers. Their life expectancy can range between 10 and 12 years depending on how well the extinguisher has been maintained.

After each use, the extinguisher should be recharged, even if the extinguisher is not empty. This will help to ensure that the extinguisher contains enough pressure and suppressant chemicals to extinguish future fires. Fire extinguishers should be serviced by a trained professional.

This new fire department program is also being implemented to promote the acquisition of fire extinguishers by Canyon Lake residents.

The Canyon Lake Fire Department recommends and encourages residents to have at least two fire extinguishers. Households should have one on each floor of the house as well as one for the garage.

The fire department also said to Immediately replace any fire extinguishers that are deemed out-of-service. Fire extinguishers are great for putting out small fires that have just started, but if a fire is too big and out of control, residents should evacuate the house and call 911.

Center calling all seniors to join in on game days

The Canyon Lake Senior Center is inviting the community’s seniors to a couple of days of interesting and fun games on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Hand and Foot, a quick moving card game with the objective to be the first to rid a player‘s cards and for the team to take the most points is played on Monday’s at the Senior Center from noon to 4:00 p.m.

For more information on Hand and Foot, contact Ann Nickle at 951-387-1083.

The Mahjongg Group meets on Tuesdays between noon and 4:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. Both Chinese and American styles are played.

For more information on Mahjongg games, contact Theresa Fidler at 858-784-1560 or Melody Clark at 949-370-4401.

POA seeking help with security camera footage

The Canyon Lake Property Owners Association is asking its members to volunteer to share home security camera footage when a criminal incident occurs near their home.

In partnership with the Riverside County Sheriff‘s Department, this program allows community residents with surveillance systems to voluntarily add themselves to a list that the Riverside County Sheriff‘s Department and the Canyon Lake POA may refer to if a criminal incident occurred nearby.

With the increased popularity of personal surveillance systems, including simple doorbell cameras, for residents and property owners, the use of the footage from these cameras has become useful to law enforcement. As crimes occur near a home with security cameras, owners may not be aware that their system may have captured helpful information that could help solve the crime.

After signing up on the Canyon Lake POA website for this program, when these criminal incidents occur, the Canyon Lake POA and/or law enforcement may contact those on the sign up list near the incident to help solve the crime by requesting to review their video footage their system may have captured. This information or footage may assist in apprehending and prosecuting the criminals involved.

Members would only be contacted by the Canyon Lake POA or law enforcement to request permission to view your camera footage if there is a criminal incident near their home.

“You are not giving the Canyon Lake POA or law enforcement access to your system or footage, but instead agreeing to be contacted if you have a camera that may have been in the vicinity of a criminal incident,” the Canyon Lake POA said. “Your participation in providing any camera footage is strictly voluntary. Information provided to the Canyon Lake POA regarding your camera systems will be for official use only. Your personal information will remain confidential and will not be distributed.’

Video surveillance is one of the best methods for apprehending criminals and convicting suspects caught in the act of committing a crime, the Canyon Lake POA said. While many own and operate personal surveillance systems that could aid in solving crimes, law enforcement officials are not always aware of who may have this potentially vital information.

By signing up for this program, residents are added to a list that may be quickly referenced to identify nearby cameras that may have captured criminal activity.

City, POA, Lions unite to provide Vial of Life program

The Canyon Lake Lions Club, the City of Canyon Lake, and the Canyon Lake POA have joined together to provide a program where residents can leave resident medical information in a vinyl envelope on their refrigerators to help first responders save lives.

The Vial of Life Program is intended for residents to store all life-saving medical information in a convenient and accessible way for first responders who are coming to an emergency response at their home.

The Vial of Life kits are being provided by the Canyon Lake POA at no cost and come with a directions sheet, a medical information form, a magnetic vinyl envelope, and a Vial of Life decal. The Vial of Life name comes from the common practice of people stuffing their medical information into a prescription bottle in hopes of first responders finding it.

With the magnetic vinyl envelope holding this information, a patient‘s medical information can now be found on the outside of the resident’s refrigerator. Also part of the kit is a decal that is to be placed on the front window of the home to alert first responders to look for the vinyl envelope.

The POA will be providing the Vial of Life kits to all new residents at no cost. Current residents can obtain a Vial of Life kit at either the Canyon Lake POA office in the Canyon Lake Town Center or at the Canyon Lake Fire Department. If there is more than one person in a household who would like to prepare their medical information, extra forms can be provided upon request.