Sunday, July 24, 2011

CALIFORNIAN: Community Events for July 24-30, 2011


Arts & Crafts Fair ---- Drink wine and spend money; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m (also Saturday); Maurice Car'rie Winery, 34225 Rancho California Road, Temecula; free; 951-676-1711.
Murrieta Farmers Market ---- Featuring 15 certified California farmers, a dozen local artists and 10 food vendors; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; northwest part of Village Walk Plaza off Village Walk Place and Kalmia Street, Murrieta.
Farmers Market and Swap Meet ---- Now behind Carl's Jr., Diamond Drive and Auto Center; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Elsinore Farmers Market & Swapmeet, 279 San Jacinto Road, Lake Elsinore; 951-235-4770.
NEW "Entertainment Extravaganza" ---- Presented by the Menifee Woman's Club. Entertainment lined up includes Virgil Gibson, former lead singer for and an original member of the Platters; Robert "Hollywood" Moreno, a veteran of film, television and stage productions; Fleet Easton, a performer with an extensive stage and television career; Leila Rose and her one-woman show; and singer, actress, business owner Mignonne Profant, president of Open Voice Live; 2 to 5 p.m.; Webb Hall on Cherry Hills Blvd., Sun City; $6 per person and include refreshments; 951-679-8048 or 951-255-9200.
NEW Blending Seminar ---- Why is wine blended? What specifically might be better in a blended wine vs. non-blended? What are the blending rules? What are the business reasons for blending? Work with Winemaker Doug Wiens to learn about these things, then create your own personal blended masterpiece and see how it's judged among others. Light appetizers will be served; 6:30 p.m.; Wiens Family Cellars, 35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula; $5; 951-694-9892.
NEW   Moonlight Movie in the Park ---- Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and come on down to the park for a free family movie under the stars. "How to Train Your Dragon" will be the featured movie; 6 to 10 p.m.; Temecula CRC Amphitheater, 28075 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula; free; 951-694-6480.
MONDAY, JULY 25
Fun Booth ---- Stop in any time to do a fun, quick craft or activity; all day; Grace Mellman Library, 41000 County Center Drive, Temecula; 951-296-3893.
Excavation Summer Camp ---- Learn the basics of excavation with Western Science Center. Get your hands dirty, have fun and learn the field excavation techniques of archaeology and paleontology using the Simulated Dig Site. This simulation allows you to learn the basics of field work as you map, excavate and research your discoveries; through Friday; Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Parkway, Hemet; $99 WSC members, $119 non-members; westerncentermuseum.org .
NEW Taiwanese String Dolls ---- Create a Taiwanese String Doll; 2:30 p.m.; Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills, Menifee; 951-679-3534.
NEW Movie Night ---- Free family movie with popcorn and juice; 4 p.m.; Canyon Lake Library, 31516 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake; 951-244-9181.
NEW Golden State Paranormal Presentation ---- Interested in the paranormal? Want to know more about ghosts and how to investigate them? Come to the library and join a lively discussion about paranormal occurences and investigations by the GSPRS team; 6 p.m.; Mission Trail Library, 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar; 951-471-3855.
NEW FAM: Temecula's Got Talent ---- Tap dance, whistle your favorite tune or do a dance routine. Show us some great Temecula talent; 6:30 p.m.; Temecula Community Recreation Center, 28075 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula; free; 951-694-6480.
TUESDAY, JULY 26
NEW   Genealogy with Victor ---- 1 to 5 p.m.; Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills, Menifee; 951-679-3534.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
NEW   Mother/Son Baseball Night ---- Grab your mom, aunt or grandmother and bring them out to cheer on the Lake Elsinore Storm. For $7 event includes parking, game admission, dinner, a souvenir baseball cap and a private kids run on the field. Sponsored by the city of Temecula; 6 p.m.; The Diamond, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore; 951-694-6480.
NEW   Teen Movie Night ---- "Red Riding Hood" (PG-13) will be screened; 4 p.m.; Mission Trail Library, 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar; 951-471-3855.
THURSDAY, JULY 28
Promenade Pals ---- It's back, bring the kids; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Food court, Promenade Temecula, Winchester and Ynez roads, Temecula; promenadetemecula.com .
NEW   Build Your Own Igloo ---- Get creative with marshmallows and frosting and create your very own Alaskan Igloo. Take it home and see how fast that igloo "melts"; 4:30 p.m.; Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills, Menifee; 951-679-3534.
FRIDAY, JULY 29
NEW   Winemaker Dinner ---- A five-course meal by Chef Michael from the Ritz Carlton, as he pulls out all the stops. Reservations required; 6 p.m.; Oak Mountain Winery, 36522 Via Verde, Temecula; $75-$85; 951-699-9102.
NEW   Movie night ---- Screening of "Up!" After a lifetime of dreaming of traveling the world, 78-year-old homebody Carl (voiced by Ed Asner) flies away on an unbelievable adventure with Russell, an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer (Jordan Nagai), unexpectedly in tow. Together, they embark on a thrilling odyssey full of jungle beasts and rough terrain. Other voices in the Oscar-winning film include the renowned Christopher Plummer and Pixar stalwart John Ratzenberger; 4 p.m.; Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills, Menifee; 951-679-3534.
Farmers Market Fridays ---- Valley-Wide Recreation to host the market featuring fresh produce, food, crafts, pet items and more; 5 to 8 p.m.; Brookfield Park, Winchester and Pourroy road, French Valley; 951-894-1468.
NEW   Water Works ---- If you are interested in dihydrogen monoxide, you will definitely want to be at the Professor's Workshop on this night. There will be lots of experimentation with its remarkable properties ---- hopefully none will get on your clothing. Don't worry, it dries quickly. Plus you can play with it and drink it; 5:30 p.m.; Pennypickle's Workshop, 42081 Main St., Temecula; 951-308-6376, pennypickles.org .
NEW  Family Fun Night ---- Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and come on down to the park for "Furry Vengeance." There will be animal games and crafts, an interactive small-animal show by "Wild Wonder" as well. The movie starts at dusk; 6 p.m.; Temecula CRC Amphitheater, 28075 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula; free; 951-694-6480.
Summer Nights in the Park ---- Have fun in your own backyard with family activities and movies in your local neighborhood park. The fun is free to all. The evening starts with crafts and activities. The movie will follow when it's dark, with tonight's feature "Tangled." Rapunzel meets the wiley thief Ryder, only to discover a whole new world beyond her tower. Bring blankets and chairs for comfortable viewing; 6:30 p.m.; Creekside Park, 3200 Lost Road, Lake Elsinore; free; lake-elsinore.org .
SATURDAY, JULY 30
Car show ---- All street rods welcome every Saturday morning; 7 to 9 a.m.; Yellow Basket on Newport Road, Menifee; 951-301-8322.
NEW   10th Anniversary Celebration ---- The Friends of the Mission Trail Library invites you to Mission Trail Library's 10th anniversary celebration ---- there will be fun crafts and raffle prizes for children; 10 a.m.; Mission Trail Library, 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar; 951-471-3855.
NEW   Futures Barrel Tasting ---- Sample Stuart Cellars' select wines straight from their barrels at the only Futures Tasting event in Temecula Valley. Taste handcrafted Zinfandel, Cab Franc, Melbec, Petite Verdot, and many more. These fine wines will be paired with food chosen for the specific varietals. Reservations required; 6:30 p.m.; Stuart Cellars Winery, 33515 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $60-$70; stuartcellars.com .


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