KIDS / TEEN EVENTS:

January 27 – 5-7 p.m. Your kids will love to learn about Icky Creatures with the Professor at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. Information: (951) 308-6370.

February 3 – Have a Heart Workshop with Professor Pennypickle’s at the Temecula Children’s Museum, 42081 Main Street. Information: (951) 308-6370.

February 4 – 6-8 p.m. “Give Back” For ages 14-18 Give Back is a program designed for teens to spend a few hours making a difference in the lives of others while receiving community service hours. Give Back takes place at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Information: (951) 694-6444.

February 10 – 6:30-8 p.m. Bicycle Rodeo! Bring your bike and enjoy an evening of bike fun and games by learning safety skills while navigating your bicycle through an obstacle course then decorating your bike for a bicycle parade. Pre-registration is recommended. This event will take place at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Information: (951) 694-6444.

February 10 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Kids Only Club: Sweet Tooth Science at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. Kids will find out how science plays a part in candy creation. They will experiment with the tastiest ingredients, mentos, life savers, jelly beans, and more. This event is for kids only and includes dinner. Space is limited to the first 60 children who are pre-registered and must be between 5 and 10 years of age. Information: (951) 308-6370.

February 11 – 2012 Young Artist Competition hosted by the Inland Valley Symphony. Student musicians compete for cash prizes and an opportunity to perform with the symphony at the Young People’s Concert on March 31. Information: (760) 318-0460.

February 12 – Professor Pennypickle’s Birthday Bash! It’s the professor’s birthday and his assistants (and Beaker) will be throwing him a party at the Children’s Museum, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. There will be lots of fun and surprises. This party will last all day. Information: (951) 308-6370.

February 17 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. To Infinity and Beyond at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. Information: (951) 308-6370.

February 24 – LEGO Robot Builders Workshop at Pennypickle’s Workshop, 42081 Main Street, Temecula. Information: (951) 308-6370.

February 29 – 4-4:45 p.m. An Afternoon with Dr. Suess. Featuring Duffy Hudson performing Dr. Suess stories and face painting at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. Space is limited. Information: (951) 693-8980.

ENTERTAINMENT:

January 27 and 28 –7 p.m. 6th Annual Temecula Live benefitting Oak Grove Center will be held at the Old Town Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Featuring more than 40 local and regional performers. Including The Ranch Rockers, The Brewer Boys, Taylor Tickner, Chris Reed, Tara Honda, Kaitlyn Weathers. January 28 performances at 2 and 7 p.m. Proceeds from Temecula Live 2012 will benefit the Arts and Autism programs at Oak Grove Center. Information: (866) 653-8696.

January 29 – 3-5 p.m. Klezmer Celebration at the Old Town Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. This performance features music associated with Molly Picon, the Queen of Yiddish Theater in New York. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

February 12 – 2 p.m. For Your Eyes Only: James Bond and Other Spies at the Old Town Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Enter the mysterious spy world full of intrigue and danger with the All Star Big Band slyly performing a spectacular sampling of theme songs from the classic James Bond movie series and scores from our favorite spy and police shows including: For Your Eyes Only, Nobody Does It Better, Goldfinger, Live and Let Die, The Naked Gun Theme, Dragnet, and The Pink Panther. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

February 16-26 – 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Of Mice and Men, Presented by Temecula Valley Players at the Old Town Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. Tickets and Information: (866) 653-8696.

February 18 – 2:30 p.m. The Inland Valley Symphony presents Overture from Romeo & Juliet performed by Ryan MacEvoy on Chopin Piano and Meg Cassell performs Strauss Oboe Concerto at Murrieta Mesa High School Gershwin Performing Arts Center, 24801 Monroe Avenue, Murrieta.


SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS:

February 3 – 6 p.m. The MTRA (Murrieta-Temecula Republican Assembly) will host their Friday night dinner meeting at Temeku Grill Room, 41687 Temeku Drive, Temecula. Guest Speaker, Sam Paredes, President of Gun Owners of California, will speak about California Law- what you can and can’t do. Limited seating, RSVP. Information: Yael (951) 694-9978 or yaels54@aol.com.

February 8 – 6-7 p.m. College Workshops and Information Sessions at the Civic Center, Conference Center, 41000 Main Street, Temecula. This informative workshop will give future college attendees valuable information regarding schools, financial aid, essay writing, and the application process. Pre-registration is required.

February 9 – 4-8 p.m. Free, full-length practice ACT test. Learn about the endurance and skills needed for a high score on the ACT. Register by calling Princeton Review (800) 2-Review or www.princetonreview.com/events. This event will be held for grades 7-12 and is limited to 75 participants at the Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Road. Information: Michelle (951) 693-8944.

February 11 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free Open House event at Cal State University San Marcos, Temecula campus. Day will include guided tours/academic advising Degree and certificate programs offered are non-impacted (students can get courses when they want them and need them) and rolling enrollment allows students to enroll any time.

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

On Sale Now – Major League Baseball exhibition game tickets on sale now for the 2012 season (excluding 7/3 and Tuesdays) at the Storm Stadium, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore. Information: (951) 245-4487.

January 27 – 7:30 p.m. Dance Open House and Show at Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 32200 Temecula Parkway, M101, Temecula. This is a FREE event open to the public. Information: (951) 506-7600.

January 28 – 6 p.m. 5th Annual 100 Mile Dinner presented by Temecula Valley Slow Food at Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens, Escondido. The 100 Mile Dinner is a five-course feast featuring ingredients that have been foraged within 100 miles. Proceeds will benefit local Academic and Edible School Garden programs. Tickets and Information: www.brownpapertickets.com

January 28 – 4-8 p.m. The Beer Hunter presents Casino Night fundraiser for the Menifee Cupboard at the Royal American Conference Room, 27192 Newport Road, Suite 4, Menifee. Information: Tina (951) 660-7192.

January 28 – 11a.m.-2 p.m. Calling all Women of Wine Country for a cooking class at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa, 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Chef Jason will demonstrate the fine art of cooking. Proceeds benefit The Salonika Family Services, dedicated to providing quality long-term care and treatment for children needing out-of-home services. Tickets: $35 Information: (951) 587-9463 ext. 7210.

January 28 and 29 – 9 a.m. Spartan Race Obstacle course race at Vail Lake, 40500 Highway 79 South, Temecula. This obstacle course race is an 8-plus mile battlefield of mud/trail running with over 15 obstacles to test your physical strength. Information: www.spartanrace.com

January 28-29 – Parent Camp at the Diamond, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore. Information: (951) 245-4487.

February 3 – 7:30 p.m. Ballroom Recital at Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 32200 Temecula Parkway, Temecula suite M101. Experience great dancing in all dances from the Waltz and Tango, to the Swing and Salsa! Admission is Free! Information: (951) 506-7600.

February 4 – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Household Hazardous and E-Waste Collection free to all city and county residents of Lake Elsinore at the Public Works Yard, 521 North Langstaff, Lake Elsinore. City and County residents may drop off hazardous household products and electronic discards at no charge. Information: (951) 674-3124.

February 7 – 1 p.m. Economic Forum: Outlook for the U.S. Economy guest speaker, Dr. Yelena Takhtamanova, Economist, Economic Outreach for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco will discuss the outlook for the U.S. economy and monetary policy at the economic forum held at Mt. San Jacinto College’s Menifee Valley Campus, 28237 La Piedra Road. Room 927. This event is free and open to students, staff and the public, however seating is limited. Information: Dewey (951)639-5636 or dheinsma@msjc.edu.

February 10 – 6:30-8 p.m. Bicycle Rodeo! Bring your bike and enjoy an evening of bike fun and games by learning safety skills while navigating your bicycle through an obstacle course then decorating your bike for a bicycle parade. Pre-registration is recommended. This event will take place at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Information: (951) 694-6444.

February 5 and 12 – 1-3 p.m. Sun City Library presents a Calligraphy Workshop. Learn basic skills to compliment hand written letters, etc. Supplies will be provided to this Free class. Space is limited. Reservations are required. Ages 13 and Up. Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Information: (951) 679-3534.

February 18 – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Got Tires? Recycle them for FREE for the city and county residents of Lake Elsinore at Lakeside High School, 32593 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore. Residents can transport up to 9 tires maximum per trip. No foam filled tires, passenger and light truck tires only, no tires with rims accepted. Information: (951) 694-3124.

February 26 – 7:30 a.m. Sun City K-9 to host First Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser benefiting the Sun City K-9 Rescue. This event will be held at Golden Era Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Road, San Jacinto. Information: Peter (951) 301-9928.