KIDS / TEEN EVENTS:

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

Feb. 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.

Feb. 8 – 4-4:45 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month with this colorful West African folktale puppet show presented by Luce Puppet company “Zomo the Trickster Rabbit”. Free event open to all ages. Information: (951) 693-8980.

Feb. 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.

Feb. 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, live 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.

Feb. 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 Mar. 31. Information: (760)318-0460.

Feb. 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.

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

Feb. 18-20 – Join Storm Elite at Storm Stadium, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore for the Annual Youth Camp. Instruction on fielding, pitching and hitting. Cost: $100 for tow days or $150 for all three days. Information: Colt at criley@stormbaseball.com

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

Feb. 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:

Feb. 3 – 6:30 p.m. Band Wars Episode I at The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Circle North, Temecula. Information: (951) 296-9993 or thevaultconcerts@live.com.

Feb. 3 and 4 – 8 p.m.Delfos Danza Contemporanea presented by Temecula Presents at the Old Town Community Theater, 42021 Main Street, Temecula. A significant and visionary dance company, Mazatlán-based Delfos Danza Contemporánea is a unique collective of artists whose creative perspective is characterized by the fluid physicality and poetic narratives within their diverse repertory.

Feb. 9 – 8 p.m. Love: Swingin’ from the Heart featuring Janis Siegel, nine-time Grammy winner and seventeen-time Grammy nominee will perform at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater for one night only as a soloist. Featured with Janis is The Elliot Deutsch Big Band. 42051 Main Street, Temecula.

Feb. 10 – 8 p.m. Grady Champion’s high energy singing, harmonica playing and traditional blues to perform at the Old Town Temecula Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula.

Feb. 10 – 6:30 p.m. Band Wars Episode II at The Vault,41607 Enterprise Circle North, Temecula. Information: (951) 296-9993 or thevaultconcerts@live.com

Feb. 11 – 7:30 p.m. The Lincoln Trio to perform at the Old Town Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula. The Trio’s polished presentations of well-known chamber works and their ability to forge new paths with contemporary repertoire have led to the group’s reputation as a first-rate ensemble.

Feb. 12 – 2 p.m. For Your Ears 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.

Feb. 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.

Feb. 17 – 7:30 p.m. White/ Rob Zombie and Rage Against the Machine Tribute Show featuring House of Zombie and Slave Against the Machine with guests Soul Journers at the Tilted Kilt, 26520 Ynez Road, Temecula. 21 years and older. Information: (951) 296-9993 or thevaultconcerts@live.com

Feb. 17 – 6:30 p.m. Band Wars Episode III at The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Circle North, Temecula. Information: (951) 296-9993 or thevaultconcerts@live.com

Feb. 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.

Feb. 18 – 6:30 p.m. Stick Up Kid featuring Heart to Heart, For the Win, Step by Step and Anthis at The Vault, 41607 Enterprise Circle North, Temecula. Information: (951) 296-9993 or thevaultconcerts@live.com

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS:

Feb. 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.

Feb. 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.

Feb. 9 – 4-8 p.m. Free, full-length practice ACT test. Learn about the endurance and skills need 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.

Feb. 11 – 11 a.m. Temecula Solar Program Luncheon will be held at the Temecula Conference Center at City Hall will cover solar technology, rebates, incentives, case studies and Temecula’s Solar Program (valid through 04/12/2012). This Program allows businesses and residents to go solar for $0 down and participants will be eligible for cash back incentives. Information: www.temeculasolarprogram.org.

Feb. 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.

Feb. 27 – 6-8 p.m. Financial Aid Workshop Mt. San Jacinto College District at the Temecula Education Complex, 27447 Enterprise Circle West. This is a FREE event open to college students. Information: (951) 639-5238 or finaid@msjc.edu, www.msjc.edu.

Mar. 10 – 11 a.m. Temecula Solar Program Luncheon will be at the Temecula Public Library and present an information presentation on solar technology, rebates, incentives, case studies and Temecula’s Solar Program (valid through 04/12/2012). This Program allows businesses and residents to go solar for $0 down and participants will be eligible for cash back incentives. Information: www.temeculasolarprogram.org.

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.

Feb. 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.

Feb. 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.

Feb. 4, 8 and 11 – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Vaccination, Spay and Neuter Discount Clinic at the All Creatures Animal Hospital, 40165 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Murrieta.

Feb. 5 – 12:30-3:30 p.m. Calligraphy workshop presented by The Arts Council of Menifee at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Must have reservations. Information: (951) 679-3534.

Feb. 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.

Feb. 6 – 3:30 p.m. Adult classic movie “Ball of Fire” showing at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Information: (951) 679-3534.

Feb. 6 – 2 p.m. Inspirational Book Club at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Information: (951) 679-3534.

Feb. 7 – 9:30 a.m. Poetry Workshop at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Information: (951) 679-3534.

Feb. 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.

Feb. 7 – 12 p.m. Bring your projects for a Scrapbook Workshop at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Information: (951) 679-3534.

Feb. 8 – 4-4:45 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month with this colorful West African folktale puppet show presented by Luce Puppet company “Zomo the Trickster Rabbit”. Free event open to all ages. Information: (951) 693-8980.

Feb. 9 – 10 a.m. “In the Know” – Information on Health issues – Feb.’s topic on the Heart at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Information: (951) 679-3534.

Feb. 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.

Feb. 15 – 4:30 p.m. Coffee Club with special guests “Hungrytown” at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Information: (951) 679-3534.

Feb. 16 – 2 p.m. Mystery Book Club at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Information: (951) 679-3534.

Feb. 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, tires from businesses will not be accepted and no tires with rims accepted. Information: (951) 694-3124.

Feb. 18 – 7 a.m.-1 p.m. S.A.F.E. (Safe Alternatives for Everyone) and Teen Leadership Youth to host A Lot Full of Treasures at 28910 Pujol Street, Temecula. All donations will benefit S.A.F.E.’s youth program, the Police Activities League. There will also be open enrollment for the Police Activities League Program 2012 for youth ages 5-17. The youth are mentored by volunteer officers from Temecula and Murrieta Police Departments, Kids, Cops and Community working together. BBQ hot dogs will be available onsite from 11a.m.-1p.m. Information: Eric Ha (951)587-3900.

Feb. 18-20 – Join Storm Elite at Storm Stadium, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore for the Annual Youth Camp. Instruction on fielding, pitching and hitting. Cost: $100 for tow days or $150 for all three days. Information: Colt at criley@stormbaseball.com

Feb. 21 – 9:30 a.m. Poetry Workshop at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Information: (951) 679-3534.

Feb. 23 – 10 a.m. “In the Know” – Information on Health issues – Feb.’s topic on the Heart at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Information: (951) 679-3534.

Feb. 24 – 1:30 p.m. The First Readers’ Theater program interest and information meeting will be held at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Information: (951) 679-3534.

Feb. 25 – 9 a.m. The Women’s Missionary Society of Grace of Temecula Valley AME Church to host a Prayer Breakfast at the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street. Rev. Felicia R. Bagneris of Southern California Conference Women in Ministry will be the guest speaker. Information: (951) 796-7629.

Feb. 25 – Annual Bridal Showcase at the Menifee Lakes Country Club. 29875 Menifee Lakes Drive, Menifee. Free Bride Swag Bag. Meet vendors, sample food, fashion show and more. Information: (951) 672-4824.

Feb. 25 – 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Information: (951) 679-3534.

Feb. 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.

Feb. 26 – 12-3:30 p.m. Artist Showcase presented by The Arts Council of Menifee featuring calligrapher, Risa Gettler at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City. Information: (951) 679-3534.

Feb. 28 – 11:30 The Luiseno Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the Colony Restaurant on the corner of Jackson Avenue and California Oaks Road in Murrieta. Luiseno Chapter meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month from September through May. Information: (951) 677-7443