It was a bright clear morning Wednesday, Jan. 1, when a small group of women, along with their contingency of helpers, sponsors and many others, were about to realize a dream come to fruition. This tight knit group, who shared nothing more than pride in their city and a love of the cowgirl lifestyle, saw the culmination of a...
All four Temecula Rotary Clubs held the 25th annual Community Christmas Dinner at the Mary Phillips Senior Center in Old Town Temecula on Christmas Day – and while folks were feasting, another group was delivering blankets to seniors to keep them warm while they dine at home on hand-delivered meals.“We started doing the delivery to the senior citizens who,...
WILDOMAR – In recognition of their service as mentors to local youth, Mona Davies and her husband Bob were awarded a certificate of recognition in December from Supervisor Chuck Washington of Riverside County’s 3rd District.The Davies are founders of Community Outreach Ministry, a nonprofit organization that has helped thousands of at-risk children since 2000. The organization provides positive social,...
Not all history is found in textbooks and on dusty archive shelves. The Historic Hemet Theatre was built in 1921 and is one of the oldest movie houses in the country. Although it has added more than just a motion-picture experience, it is the preservation of its heyday that is what visitors enjoy most.For decades, the theater was a...
After two solid weeks of celebrating one thing or another, it seems only right to celebrate the end of celebrating with food and wine and extracurriculars.Here are some of the events coming up to start 2020 off right.2020 SALSA Festival at Bel VinoWhether you’re an expert or a beginner, by the end of the night Friday, Jan. 10, at...
Winter is the season for family gatherings, rainy days and breaks from school and work, but all this time indoors can lead to a serious case of cabin fever for both children and adults. Before facing another chorus of “I’m bored,” consider these simple activities parents can do with their children when winter weather or schedules have them stuck...
Each year around this time, Cougar Vineyard & Winery tests itself against the wines they are looking to emulate from Italy.“It’s a little stressful because we’re putting our necks on the line,” Jennifer Buffington, co-owner of Cougar, said. “So until we win one, you know, we’re sitting on the edge of our seats. We’ve never gotten skunked so you...
Inna Pankratova isn’t just an artist; the multitalented and savvy businesswoman is also the owner of the first stand-alone fine art gallery in southwest Riverside County.Pankratova, who moved to the United States at the age of 18, was introduced to painting by her late mother-in-law Ekaterina Grigoreya, who was a world famous artist.“She was living in Moscow at the...