The annual Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District’s OLDlympics continues to attract hundreds of older residents, some in their mid-90s, to compete in 18 physically and mentally challenging events at different parks, mobile home parks, libraries and schools.Perhaps the most athletically challenging of these events was the track and field competition Saturday, Sept. 28, which saw 118 seniors compete, including...
Animal Friends of the ValleysWebsite: www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.comAddress: 33751 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595Phone: (951) 674-0618Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Ramona Humane SocietyFor more great pets available for adoption, contact the Ramona Humane Society at (951) 654-8802 or visit...
TEMECULA – No pet parent wants their pets to escape the house, car or yard and become lost, but curious pets have a way of getting out on their own, which not even the most watchful pet owners can always prevent.The American Humane Association estimated that more than 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the...
HEMET – Asking students to give up their cell phones is not a pleasant experience. Adults anticipate the negotiating, whines and eye rolls as they utter those dreaded words. However, educators are not receiving these responses at two schools in Hemet Unified School District, as students are willingly giving up their phones during class to staff.Tahquitz High School decided...
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – U.S. Air Force Airman Jose C. Ramirez and U.S. Air Force Airman Ashley H. Bastman both graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.Ramirez is a 2018 graduate of Julian Charter School in Murrieta.Bastman is the daughter of Amy and Kelly Bastman of Canyon Lake and a 2019 graduate...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Chloe Tyler of Murrieta joined 2,000 other new Belmont University freshman and transfer students during Towering Traditions orientation this year for “SERVE,” an opportunity to complete community service together throughout the greater Nashville area.Many of the local metro schools, Nashville General Hospital at Meharry, Legacy Mission Village and nearly 50 other local organizations received aid from...
Manufacturers Day will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 4, in Menifee with a visit and tour of the Forterra Drainage Pipe and Product manufacturing plant at 26380 Palomar Road.Forterra manufactures everything from precast concrete manholes to large storm sewer pipes. The company will open its facility to city officials, Mt. San Jacinto College students, members of California Manufacturing Technology Consulting,...
MENIFEE – Consolidated Contracting and WellQuest Living of Menifee Lakes broke ground Thursday, Sept. 19, on the construction of a new, $27 million, luxury senior living community in Menifee.Expected to be complete in early 2021, the community on Antelope Road will offer three lifestyle choices for seniors: independent living, assisted living and memory care.Consolidated Contracting principal, Joe Troya, who...
MENIFEE – Mediacom Communications announced the expansion of its Gigabit internet service for residential and business customers in Menifee in Riverside County and in Valley Center and parts of Pauma Valley and San Pasqual in San Diego County.The Gigabit launch is part of Mediacom’s commitment to deploy new-generation broadband technology in all segments of its nationwide network. Two years...
TEMECULA – Local Molly Maid owners Scott and Janet Sims, owners of the Molly Maids of Irvine, Saddleback Valley and Temecula Valley, were awarded Rookie of the Year at the annual Neighborly International conference, “Reunion,” Aug. 1-7, in San Antonio, Texas.The Sims were recognized for their drive, commitment and determination in the first 18 months in business. Molly Maid...