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November 21, 2008
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Deadlines for Thanksgiving week
Readers are reminded next week will be a short week at The Friday Flyer because of the Thanksgiving holiday. All news briefs, club news, announcements, letters, etc. must be turned in no later than Monday at noon.
The deadline for display ads also is Monday at noon; classified ads should be brought into the office by Monday at 5 p.m. Online classified ads must be placed by midnight Monday.
Unity Parade tomorrow
The 12th annual “Put the Unity in Community Parade” will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Lake Elsinore. The theme is tied into the 2008 Celebrate Our Schools Week. It will also celebrate 120 years of Elsinore history and will have close to 100 entries, according to co-chair Kathye Aniol. The parade begins at Lowell and Graham Streets and goes to Main St., then Heald Ave., ending at Elsinore Middle School where a carnival will be held.
Christmas singers
Residents are invited to make their holiday festivities more memorable by booking the Canyon Lake Choraleers “Christmas singers.” For more information or for booking, contact Joline Terry at 244-7684.
Bingo
The Canyon Lake Lions and Lioness Clubs host Bingo the first and third Sundays of each month at 1 p.m. in the City Multi-purpose Room. The next Bingo will be held on December 7. All proceeds are donated to charities. For more information, contact Sharon Timms at 244-3555 or Joanna Spiller at 244-1553.
Cookbooks still available
The Canyon Lake Woman’s Club is offering the “Tastes of Paradise” cookbook. “This is a wonderful addition to your cooking library with recipes for all seasons, complete party menus, holiday menus and much more. The holidays are coming and this is a great opportunity to get some early shopping done with creative gifts for family and friends,” says Joanna Spiller.
To purchase a cookbook, call Rita Wacker at 244-1881, Barbara Weatherman at 244-1618, Audrey Barrows at 244-5550, Barbara Duncan at 244-7513 or Sherry Attig 244-5378. They can also be purchased at Pack, Wrap and Post in the Towne Center. The price is $20 each, or two for $35; proceeds from the sales will be donated to organizations supported by the Woman’s Club in its ongoing efforts to help others less fortunate.
Donations needed
Don Strange and From the Lord Ministry will be hosting two Christmas outreaches in December to help the poor and needy in surrounding communities. Don is asking for cash donations, new toys, new stuffed animals and new bikes. Donations are tax deductible; checks should be made payable to From the Lord Ministry. Donations can be dropped off at Agape Income Tax, 31674 Railroad Canyon Rd. in the Towne Center (next to Prestige Golf). For more information call Don at 246-2433.
Church boutique
A Christmas Vendors Faire will be held at Mountain View Community Church on Saturday, December 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 33122 Grape St. in Wildomar. Vendor spaces are available for $10 each. For more information, call 674-6372 or 956-1808.
DAR meeting
The Daughters of the American Revolution, Luiseno Chapter, will meet on Tuesday, November 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the Sizzler Restaurant, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd. in Murrieta. Cindy Allen will speak on DAR protocol. Everyone is invited, especially those interested in tracing their heritage to ancestors of the American Revolution. Applications and instructions for documenting lineage are available at the luncheon. For information contact Fay Bishop at 677-1564.
Lioness brownie jars
The Canyon Lake Lioness Club will be selling its world-famous brownie mix jars during the holiday season. There are only a limited number left. Each jar is hand-decorated in a holiday motif, filled with the dry ingredients and finished with holiday material and ribbon. They are appropriate for gifts.
The price is $8 each or two for $15. Proceeds from this project will be used to help those less fortunate in the community. Call Lioness LaRue McNamara at 244-6470 or Mary Ann Petty at 244-8407.
Caregiver support group
Caregiver Connection Support Group for caregivers and their patients meets at Canyon Lake Community Church on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon in room C5 and C6. Due to the holidays, they will meet on November 24, December 15, 22 and 29. Activities are planned for the caregiver and those for whom they are caring. For more information, contact JoAnn Wickerath at 679-7736.
Christmas Tree Lane
The Lake Elsinore Elks will hold its 10th annual Christmas Tree Lane on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Opportunity tickets for 12 themed Christmas trees valued at $500 to $1,000, including presents, will be available for $1 each. Winners must be present at the 2 p.m. drawing to win. Proceeds from the opportunity drawing will go to the Elks scholarship programs. The event will be held at Trevi Entertainment, 32250 Mission Trail in Lake Elsinore. For more information, call 674-6804.
Bridge Marathon
It’s time for couples and ladies to register for the Annual Bridge Marathon, sponsored by the Woman’s Club. All games are played as foursomes in the entrants’ home, beginning in January and finishing at the end of May. Entrants will play a maximum of five times. An awards dessert will be held on June 18 at the Lodge and prizes will be awarded in all divisions.
Registration will be open until January 7; the entry fee is $10 per person. Make checks payable to Canyon Lake Woman’s Club and mail to Betty Whitaker, 23456 Continental Way, Canyon Lake. For more information, call Betty at 244-4423.
‘Two from Galilee’
Canyon Lake Community Church will present its Christmas Dessert Theater performance, “Two from Galilee,” on December 5 at 7 p.m., December 6 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., December 12 at 7 p.m. and December 13 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the church office at 30515 Railroad Canyon Rd. or online at www.canyonlakechurch.org/2Galilee/Tix. For more information, call 244-1877, ext. 209.
Senior softball
Softball players 55 and older are needed for a senior men’s league in Menifee. The league plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Wheatfield Park, next to the Menifee campus of Mt. San Jacinto Community College. For more information, call Ed Hustead at 679-8626.
Grief Group
Talking with others often helps relieve some of the pain that is experienced with the passing of a loved one, according to organizers of a Grief Group that meets at Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church, 30400 Grand Ave. in Lake Elsinore. The group meets at 7 p.m. every third Thursday. For more information, call 674-1377, or contact Karen Nahrstadt at 775-9523.
Hospital volunteers needed
Menifee Valley Medical Center is seeking volunteers. Only four hours of volunteer service per week qualifies as an active member of the hospital volunteer team. No experience is necessary; training will be provided. The minimum age for hospital volunteers is 16 years old. For more information call 679-8888, ext. 7254 or 925-6389.
Moms in Touch
Moms and grandmothers of middle schoolers are invited to join Moms In Touch International, which meets in Canyon Lake on Mondays at 9 a.m. The group is praying for CLMS and its students. For more information and meeting location, call Sherry Bajadek at 244-4992, or e-mail sbajadek@ca.rr.com. Visit MomsInTouch.org.
Senior bowlers wanted
Residents interested in bowling on a senior league on Mondays at 1 p.m. are invited to join other seniors at the Trevi Bowling Center. Teams consist of four bowlers. For more information, contact Rolly Bitterman at 244-4674.
Bosom Buddies
Bosom Buddies is a volunteer support organization dedicated to helping women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Women receive support and resources from other breast cancer survivors. Contact Bosom Buddies if you or a loved one has received the diagnosis of breast cancer. For more information, contact Janelle Basham at 515-0500 or Kimbo Slingerland at 609-4044.
Art Walk, Cruise Night
The Elsinore Valley Arts Network (EVAN) invites residents to its Saturday Night Art Walk on the first Saturday of each month from 3 to 7 p.m. For more information contact Robin Golden at 909-262-4684 or Barbara Middlebrook at 245-8890.
The Lake Elsinore Marketplace holds a Cruise Night on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the food court parking lot next to Chili’s (Costco center). For more information contact Sabrina McChesney at 619-341-0877.
Computer Club
The Computer Club of Menifee Valley welcomes all who have an interest in computers. It meets at 9 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month and offer presentations, guest speakers, question and answer sessions, a computer lab and computer classes. It is a free club with no dues. Meetings are held at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 29885 Bradley Rd. in Sun City. For more information, e-mail contact@ccmv.net or visit www.ccmv.net.
Quilting fabric needed
Quilting supplies, including fabric samples, remnants, old sheets, old blankets, new fabric, embroidery thread and batting are needed by a quilting group working in conjunction with the Lutheran World Relief (LWR), which provides quilts to those in need. The quilting group meets from 9 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday of each month, at Faith Lutheran Church, 28200 Portsmouth Dr. in Sun City, and welcomes quilters. For more information, contact Kathryn Kanaan at 244-0711.
Child advocates needed
The local organization of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children is seeking volunteers for its program. As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. No special education or background is needed – just a desire to help abused and neglected children. Volunteers must pass a background check, followed by a 30-hour training course. For more information contact Deborah Sutton at 304-5220 or visit www.nationalcasa.org.
Donate a mammogram
The Breast Cancer website invites people to click on its site daily so it can meet its quota of donating at least one free mammogram a day to an underprivileged woman. It takes less than a minute to go to the site, www.thebreastcancersite.com and click on “donating a mammogram” for free (pink window in the middle). This doesn’t cost one a thing. Corporate sponsors /advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate mammogram in exchange for advertising.
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