Things to Do: June 2011 Archives

Interested in studying your heritage? The Temecula Valley Geneological Society meets on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Temecula City Hall Conference Room, at 41000 Main St., in Old Town Temecula. The meetings are free and open to the public.

The next meeting will take place July 11 at City Hall. Doors open at 5:30 and the general meeting will begin at 6 p.m. The topic is "Am I Black or Am I White? A Real Louisiana Creole Exposes the Truth Using DNA" by speaker Dallas Bordenave. Bordenave, a native of New Orleans, will share his entertaining and educational search for his ancestry, done primarily with DNA research. Visitors will learn how DNA can aid in genealogy searches. Refreshments will be served at the meeting.

Aside from this meeting, there are volunteers available to help with genealogy research at the Temecula Public Library from 1 to 3 p.m. July 9 and 26. On July 12, the African-American Interest Group "Ask An Expert" meeting will be held at the Temecula Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Participants doing research can listen in or ask questions. Professional genealogists will also be available for assistance.

For more information visit www.tvgs.net.

Riverside Art Museum has added an additional "Shutterbug" class to its summer youth art class schedule for young artists ages 6 to 9. The class will be from 9 a.m. to noon July 4 through 8.

The class will be taught by Alison Theirbach. The class costs $145 or $130.50 for Riverside Art Museum Members. Visit www.riversideartmuseum.org to register.

The Banning Public Library will once again combine frozen treats with fun and games with its annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 2 at 2:30 p.m. There will be games, crafts, ice cream and more.

The event is free and open to the public. The library is located at 21 W. Nicolet in Banning. For more information call 951-849-3192 or visit www.banninglibrarydistrict.org.

Writer Gayle Brandeis will discuss her young adult novel, "My Life With the Lincolns" on Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverside Downtown Public Library.

Brandeis is the author of "Fruitflesh: Seeds of Inspiration for Women Who Write (HarperOne), Dictionary Poems (Pudding House Publication), the novels "The Book of Dead Birds" (HarperCollins), "Self Storage" (Ballantine) and "Delta Girls" (Ballantine).

"My Life With the Lincolns" (Henry Holt) is her first book for young readers.

Brandeis resides in Riverside. She holds a BA in Poetry and Movement: Arts of Expression, Meditation and Healing from the University of Redlands, and an MFA in Creative Writing/Fiction from Antioch University.

The discussion is free and open to the public. The library is located at 3581 Mission Inn Ave., in Riverside.

The Sam J. Racadio Library and Environmental Learning Center in Highland has several adult programs - hey we need grownup time too sometimes - coming up, or already going. Novel Destinations, an adult summer reading program, began June 13 and will continue through July 23.

The program includes Travel Talk with well-traveled library patrons, Travel Advice from AAA, and a presentation by a guest author presented by Inlandia.

There are prizes for every book read, raffle tickets for reading or listening to audio books and attending programs, and bonus tickets available when you choose a selection from the recommended reading list.

One of the upcoming summer reading program activities will be "Creative Crafts for Adults: Woven Map Baskets" on July 2 at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. Participants can bring their own maps or use those provided by the shelf to create a basket project. The event is free and open to the public.

The library and learning center is located at 7863 Central Ave. in Highland. For more information or a full list of upcoming reading program events call 909-425-4700.

City of Temecula's summer cartooning camp still has some open spots. "Bigfoot's Crazy Cartoon Camp: Wild West Week" taught by Bigfoot Graphics is scheduled for July 11-15, and is for youth ages 7 to 13. Students will learn about drawing cartoons, play cartoon-themed games, and watch cartoons.

The cost for camp is $85 with a $20 materials fee. Registration is through the Temecula Community Services Department at 951-694-6480 or www.tcsd.cityoftemecula.org.

The Murrieta Public Library's Summer Reading Program opened June 11, and lasts through July 23. The program has three themes developed for different age groups.

The "One World, Many Stories" theme focuses on reading and program activities for children; while "You Are Here" programs are for teens and young adults. "Novel Destination" is for adult readers.

Visit the library to pick up a reading log, browse books or enjoy one of the family programs.

Upcoming activities include the Hullabaloo Concert: Hullabaloo on June 23 at 10 a.m., a group drum circle with Marcus Miller on June 30 at 10:30 a.m., and live animals from exotic regions from the Wildlife Company on July 7 at 10:30 a.m.

For more information call 951-304-2665 or visit www.murrieta.org/services/library/index.asp.

The City of Riverside, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, in collaboration with the Deep Creek Fly Fishers Club will present the 9th Annual Family Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 18, from 6-10 a.m. at Fairmount Park, located at 2601 Fairmount Blvd. in Riverside.

The purpose of the Family Fishing Derby is to provide families with a fun-filled day of fishing at an urban lake. The event is free. Participants must bring their own bait and fishing poles.

Youth ages 15 and under can fish without a fishing license. All others must possess or purchase a fishing license from the California Department of Fish and Game. The Family Fishing Derby event includes a cash prize for those registered who catch a tagged fish, plus additional giveaways.

Walk-in and mail-in registrations are accepted at all community centers or the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at 6927 Magnolia Avenue, and online at www.riversideca.gov/park_rec until Friday, June 17.

San Bernardino County Museum's History Division is currently seeking volunteers to help with the preservation and maintenance of the museum's historic sites.

There are six sites throughout the county, including Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery in Colton, Asistencia in Redlands, John Rains House in Rancho Cucamonga, Stone Hotel in Daggett, Yorba and Slaughter Families Adobe in Chino, and Yucaipa Adobe in Yucaipa.

"We would like a few good hands that like to work with tools, and love history," said Curator of History Michele Nielsen. "Volunteers will have the chance to work on interesting projects and learn about maintenance of historic properties."

For more information, contact Michele Nielsen at mnielsen@sbcm.sbcounty.gov or 909-307-2669 ext. 240. Volunteer applications are also available at www.sbcountymuseum.org.

The London 2012 Olympics is getting closer! On Thursday, June 23 Riverside will host its first ever World Olympic Day celebration at the Riverside Plaza. Olympic Day is celebrated by thousands of people from over 160 countries.

World Olympic Day events at the Riverside Plaza include:
• Fun Walk for the Whole Family with Best Costume Prizes.
• Adults and Young people: Learn the Riverside Slide dance step.
• My Olympic Story Contest - All completed entries win a prize. Pick an Olympic value. What does it mean to you? Either write a story (up to 300 words) or draw a picture. Open to young people 3-18 years old.
• Meet or join a local Olympic Development Club or fun Adult sport club.
• Meet an Olympic Athlete - get autographs, find out what it's like being an Olympic athlete, and how YOU can be an Olympian!

EXHIBITORS WELCOME AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Please Contact Jim Junio at jimj@MultiSportRED.org for more information.

Families can learn landscaping and energy conservation tips at the workshop, "ABC's of Sustainable Landscaping" on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sam J. Racadio Library & Environmental Learning Center at 7863 Central Avenue, Highland.

The workshop is offered by the University of California Cooperative Extension, San Bernardino County, and is free and open to the public.

Participants will learn how to conserve water through proper plant selection and irrigation, how to make and use compost, how to select and apply mulch, how to grow a pesticide-free garden, and how to conserve energy.

RSVP through university horticulturist Janet Hartin at 951-313-2023 or jshartin@ucdavis.edu.

Diamond Valley Golf Club in Hemet will have summer golf lessons for juniors provided by Zeiders Golf Academy starting June 15. Two 2-week sessions are scheduled for June 15-25 and July 5-15. Golfers ages 5 and up are invited to hone their skills.

Under the direction of lifetime PGA Member Doug MacDonald, Joey Zeiders has been instructing students of all ages for the past four years. He is a First Nations Tour Player and certified fitting specialist. Zeiders Golf Academy instructs students on the fundamentals of grip, posture, ball position, putting and short game. Progression advances to short and mid iron play followed by long irons, fairway clubs and drivers.

Students in Zeiders Golf Academy are split into three groups depending on age and skill level. Each two week academy schedule includes five days of one-hour lessons and a final 9-hole golf tournament with free lunch. Cost of the academy ranges from $125 to $160 depending on the age and ability of the student.

Register your junior golfer for Zeiders Golf Academy by emailing jzfirstswing@yahoo.com or call Diamond Valley Golf Club at 951-767-0828.

The Fox Riverside Theater Foundation and the Riverside Art Museum are holding The Wizard of Oz Art Competition for students in grades kindergarden through sixth.

Here's the theme: Riverside is called an "Emerald City" because it is one of the "greenest" cities in the state, environmentally speaking. Create your own vision of Riverside as an Emerald City. What does your home look like in an Emerald City? Does it look magical? Use your imagination and The Wizard of Oz as an inspiration, enter your special creation.

Guidelines:

• Two-dimensional mediums are all acceptable, including paint, crayons, pastels, watercolors, pen and ink, colored pencils, or any combination.


• Artwork should measure no larger than 11in X 16in.


• Do not write your name or words on the artwork. Fill out the entry form and attach it to the back of the picture.


• Artwork should be dropped off at the Riverside Art Museum anytime before Saturday, June 25 at 4 p.m. The address is 3425 Mission Inn Ave. in Riverside. Call 951-684-7111 for hours or directions.


• Winners will be judged on creativity, theme and use of medium.

Prizes

• Winners will receive two tickets to the Wizard's character luncheon at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, followed by a showing of the original Wizard of Oz movie at the Fox Performing Arts Center on July 23.


• All artwork will be displayed at a 10-11 a.m. reception at the Riverside Art Museum on Saturday, July 2 in the Taylor Family Gallery and at the Fox Performing Arts Center during the Oz Affaire weekend July 22-23.

Written by guest author Rebecca McDaniel, author of "This Week's Menu:"

The Crestline Art-Tiques walk has become a great Inland Empire tradition that occurs on the first Saturday of each month. July's walk will be a special two day event starting on the 1st and 2nd to include a firework show.

The walk begins on the historic Lake Drive near Lake Gregory at 4:00 pm and takes you to many eclectic antique stores and restaurants. In front of the stores will be a mix of local artists selling their merchandise along with several live bands for your enjoyment.

Wine walk tickets may be purchased at McCabe & Company Booksellers at 23898 Lake Drive, Crestline CA 92325 (909) 338-1088. A complimentary wine glass is included with the ticket price of $15 for a sample of ten wine tastings.

I will be inside McCabe & Company Booksellers on Saturday, July 2, 2011 from 3pm - 9pm signing books and selling aprons. For more information on the Wine Walk please go to www.art-tiqueswalk.com.

You'll have a great time!
Rebecca McDaniel
www.thisweeksmenu.org

The City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Library Department will have a Library Story Mobile visiting Riverside community centers through July 28. Libary staff will have books on hand, along with Summer Reading Program materials for youth ages 5-12.

The Library Story Mobile will visit one of the community centers listed below Monday through Thursday between the hours of 11:30-12:30 p.m. (noon-1 p.m. at Bobby Bonds Park) from June 6 through July 28.

Listed are the four Community Centers that are scheduled along with the day of the week the Library Story Mobile will be available:

Bobby Bonds Park (2060 University Ave.) - Monday
Bordwell Park (2008 Martin Luther King Blvd.) - Tuesday
Patterson (1846 Linden St.)- Wednesday
Lincoln Park (4261Park Ave.) - Thursday

For additional information, please contact 951-826-2000 or visit www.riversideca.gov/park)rec.

Artists and families who want to learn the performance art of Street Painting can get tips from muralists at street painting workshops Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, in Old Town Temecula at the parking lot on the west end of 6th Street (near the Chaparral building).

The workshop is free and chalk is provided for all participants. Artists are encouraged to bring an image or proposed painting with them for consultation and practice.

The workshops are practice for beginners and professionals alike, who wish to prepare for the 11th Annual Old Town Temecula Street Painting Festival and 4th Annual Ralph Love Plein Air Festival on June 24 to 26.

More than 100 muralists and visual artists will create giant pastel murals on Main Street in Old Town Temecula during the event. Families, children, and beginners can participate in the family section, where more than 500 smaller squares are blocked out for spectators to paint with pastels on the asphalt canvas.

Best of Show winners receive a $500 cash prize and are honored the following year as the featured artist. Additional prizes are awarded for People's Choice, best Monochromatic, and Best Youth. Best Black and White wins a weekend for two at the Welk Resorts in either San Diego or Palm Springs, plus golf for two.

The Ralph Love Plein Air Festival started four years ago and offers a $500 purchase award from the City of Temecula. First place award is $200 and a weekend stay at Dorland Mountain Arts Colony. Artists' choice award is $100. An event within the event, Plein Air artists paint on location on canvas.

Applications for both Plein Air artists and Street Painters are available at www.temeculacalifornia.com or by calling 951-678-1456. The deadline to submit for the Street Painting Festival is June 15. After that date there is a $5 per artist fee.

The auditions phase of WBZB's Inland Idol vocal contest will wrap up June 18 at a final round at The Shops at Dos Lagos in the amphitheater. Check in will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the auditions will begin at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to attend and watch.

Semifinals will take place July 16 at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale as three ticketed events for each of the three age divisions (7-10, 11-14 and 15-18). Judges for the semi-finals will include vocal coaches and industry professionals from Disney and Paramount.

For more contest details or to register online, visit www.socalicon.com. There is a registration fee of $35. For more information call 951-371-5239.

Written by guest author Maura Ammenheuser:

Think your kid's as cute as a button? If the Lake Elsinore Outlets agree, and find Junior to be a natural in front of the camera, they'll sign him (or her) up for a modeling contract. The shopping center is looking for child models - and grownups, too, up to age 30 - to appear in its ads.

Maura Ammenheuser
Guest Author

The Outlets will hold its annual "Strike a Pose" model search on June 18 at the center, off I-15's Nichols Road or Central Avenue exits in Lake Elsinore.

To enter the model search, show up at the center's south courtyard from 8 to 10 a.m. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Potential models go through a brief audition from 10 a.m. to noon. The center will pick six winners, to appear in its advertising (print ads, the website and Facebook page, on-site and on billboards). Each winner receives a $100 shopping spree at the outlets, a photo shoot by Holly Dolly Photography, and a one-year contract with Youth Talent Connection for talent/ modeling agency representation.

This event has drawn big crowds in past years, so bring your patience as well as your smiles.

The outlet center also requests that participants bring canned goods that will be donated to H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People in Elsinore).

For more information, call 951- 245-0087 or see www.LakeElsinoreOutlet.com.