Showtime is 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m., according to Soboba’s entertainment listing. The venue is at 22777 Soboba Road. The show is 21 and older.

Ticket information is listed from $42. Event page: https://soboba.com/entertainment/calendar/event-center/john-waite-with-special-guest-john-cafferty-the-beaver-brown-band

Waite is known for “Missing You,” “Change,” Bad English’s “When I See You Smile,” and The Babys’ “Isn’t It Time.” Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band are known for “On the Dark Side,” “Tender Years,” and “Hearts on Fire,” according to the event submission from Cord Media on behalf of the venue.

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Showtime is 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., according to Soboba’s entertainment listing. The venue is at 22777 Soboba Road. The show is 21 and older.

Ticket information is listed from $82. Soboba’s site points buyers to soboba.com/entertainment or (866) 476-2622. Event page: https://soboba.com/entertainment/calendar/event-center/george-lopez

Lopez is known for the ABC sitcom George Lopez, the late-night show Lopez Tonight, and stand-up specials including America’s Mexican, Tall, Dark & Chicano, It’s Not Me, It’s You, The Wall, and Muy Católico, according to the event submission from Cord Media on behalf of the venue.

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Showtime is 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., according to Soboba’s entertainment listing. The venue is at 22777 Soboba Road. The show is 21 and older.

Ticket information is listed from $89. Soboba’s site points buyers to soboba.com/entertainment or (866) 476-2622. Event page: https://soboba.com/entertainment/calendar/event-center/scotty-mccreery

McCreery won Season 10 of American Idol in 2011. His debut album, Clear as Day, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was later certified platinum. Hit singles listed by the promoter include “Five More Minutes,” “This Is It,” “Damn Strait,” and others. In 2024 he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, according to the event submission from Cord Media on behalf of the venue.

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Saturday, Sept. 5 — Science Saturday: Bees and Honey

Western Science Center piazza, 2345 Searl Parkway, Hemet, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free outdoor program; museum admission is separate.

Saturday, Sept. 5 Hemet Valley Art Association felting demonstration

Simpson Center, 305 E. Devonshire Ave., Hemet, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., with the demonstration at 1 p.m. Free.

Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 5–6 — Lily Rock Chamber Music Festival

Saturday at 6 p.m. at Lowman Concert Hall, Idyllwild Arts; Sunday at 1 p.m. at St. Hugh’s Episcopal, 25525 Tahquitz Drive, Idyllwild. Free with a $20 suggested donation.

Tuesday, Sept. 8 — MSJC Club Rush

San Jacinto campus quad, 1499 N. State St., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Also on the government calendar this week: Hemet City Council’s Stephens’ kangaroo rat fee hearing is Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. That is a noticed public hearing, not a community festival.

Thursday, Sept. 10 — Valley-Wide youth volleyball assessment day

Division 1 check-in is at 6 p.m. at 43935 E. Acacia Ave., Hemet. The league fee is $60 per player.

Friday, Sept. 11 Concerts in the Park

Mary Henley Park, 6 to 9 p.m. Queen of Hearts and The Honkey Tonk Highway. The City of Hemet says the series runs the second and fourth Fridays in September. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Local food and community vendors will be on site. A beer garden is listed for ages 21 and older.

Saturday, Sept. 12 — Concerts Under the Stars

Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, 6 to 10 p.m. Southern Rock Thunder: ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Black Crowes tributes. The Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber lists pre-sale tickets at $15, door $20, parking $5, via ramonabowl.com.

Saturday, Sept. 12 — Ultra Mode

Historic Hemet Theatre, 7 p.m. Depeche Mode tribute. Ticket price was not listed on the information page when checked.

Saturday, Sept. 12 — Valley-Wide volleyball skills day

Divisions 2/3, with check-in at 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., at 901 W. Esplanade Ave., San Jacinto.

Sept. 14–Oct. 6 — Valley-Wide 41st OLDlympics

Events for ages 50 and older in Hemet and San Jacinto. Fees are $5–$23, with an awards banquet Oct. 6.

Thursday, Sept. 18 — Friday Morning Fuel

J & M Family Restaurant, 1271 S. State St., Hemet, 9 to 10 a.m. Free weekly breakfast networking from the Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber. Chamber contact: (951) 658-3211.

Saturday, Sept. 19 — Ramona Market

Ramona Bowl, 4 to 9 p.m. Free family event with food, music, bar, and vendors, per the chamber listing. Open to the public.

Saturday, Sept. 19 — Science Under the Stars

Western Science Center from 5 p.m., for ages 21 and older. No ticket price was listed.

Saturday, Sept. 19 — Idyllwild Home Tour

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Idyllwild Area Historical Society lists admission at $30.

Wednesday, Sept. 23 — Chamber mixer

Emilio’s Mexican Restaurant, 2340 S. San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber networking mixer.

Friday, Sept. 25 — Concerts in the Park

Mary Henley Park, 6 to 9 p.m. Hit City Party Band. Same free format as Sept. 11.

Saturday, Sept. 26 — Smooth Sounds

Ramona Bowl, 6 to 10 p.m. Steely Dan and Chicago tributes. Tickets are listed at $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door.

Monday, Sept. 28 — Hemet PD Technology and Transparency

City Council Chambers / Police Department, north side of 450 E. Latham Ave., 4 to 5:30 p.m. Hemet Police Department will discuss automated license plate readers, cameras, drones, the Real-Time Information Center, and policies on privacy and oversight. Chief Michael Arellano is quoted on the department release. Contact listed: Judith Gibson, jgibson@hemetca.gov. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, Oct. 3 — HVAA silk painting demonstration

Simpson Center, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free.

Ongoing — San Jacinto Certified Farmers Market

Riverside Countys agricultural commissioner lists the San Jacinto certified farmers market year-round, Thursdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Address on the county list: 2479 / 2575 S. San Jacinto Ave. (listings differ). Manager phone on the county page: (951) 238-9016. Confirm hours before you go.

Recurring — Downtown Hemet certified farmers market

Saturdays, 5 to 9 p.m., at 135 E. Florida Ave.

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The ideal volunteer enjoys meeting people, likes to learn new things and is passionate about the environment.

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Are you interested in helping the environment? Do you like to compost or recycle? Become an outreach volunteer with the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources and help the earth by helping others become better recyclers and composters.

Outreach volunteers assist with classes or events by interacting with the public, answering questions on outreach programs and distributing materials. The ideal volunteer enjoys meeting people, likes to learn new things and is passionate about the environment. The total volunteer commitment is attendance at the orientation and training meeting and ten hours of volunteer time donated each year while participating in the program. Opportunities to volunteer at classes and events exist across the entire county. Plus, the volunteers select the events, dates and times that work best for them. Bilingual volunteers are needed.

Outreach volunteers can also choose to attend extra training and volunteer more hours to become certified as a master composter. Once a volunteer reaches master composter status, the volunteer is allowed to teach classes on their own or work with schools and community gardens as a composting mentor. Outreach volunteers are integral to the success of recycling and composting programs and are recognized by the County annually for their dedication and hours worked.

Orientation and training is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, from 8 A.M. to 12 P.M. at the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources, 14310 Frederick Street, in Moreno Valley.

For more information or to register, potential outreach volunteers can visit http://www.rcwaste.org/volunteer or call 951-486-3200.

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Temecula shines all year long, but especially during the holiday season. Here are 31 days of spectacular activities and events for all ages.

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That crisp chill in the air can mean only one thing: the holidays are right around the corner! It is almost time for Temecula Chilled, a magical winter festival that captures the warmth, beauty, and festive spirit of the Temecula Valley during the holiday season. Guests are invited to celebrate Temecula Style with a fantastic line-up of activities and events for all ages: wine tasting, dining, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, hiking, shopping, golfing, or just plain chilling!

Beginning in Old Town with Santa’s Electric Light Parade and ending at City Hall with a New Year’s Eve Grape Drop, visitors will discover delightful and festive carolers, twinkling holiday lights, horse-drawn carriages, outdoor ice rinks, festive food and drinks, and brilliant holiday decorations.

An easy drive from most major Southern California cities, there is something to do every day in December. To find the best options for lodging and accommodations, visit http://www.visittemeculavalley.com.

Thursday, Dec. 1 – Holiday Market, Europa Village. Discover an enchanting holiday wonderland at this European-inspired market, for beautiful seasonal gifts and decorations highlighting European craftsmanship.

Friday, Dec. 2 – Santa’s Electric Light Parade, Old Town Temecula. Join Santa on his first big night of the season! The parade will begin at 7:00 PM sharp at the intersection of Jefferson Ave & Del Rio Rd. and will travel south into Old Town. Guests should bring blankets and chairs.

Saturday, Dec. 3 – Europa Village, The Nutcracker. The Ballet Studio & Norris Performing Arts Center brings its version of the most-performed ballet in the world to the outdoor Piazza at Europa Village for the third year in the heart of the Temecula Wine Country. If you prefer an outdoor holiday adventure, visit the Temecula Chilled Holiday Market at Vail Headquarters. Snap a photo with Mr. & Mrs. Claus! Vail Headquarters has been the heart of Temecula since 1867. Thanks to decades of preservation and restoration efforts, it is now a living historic park that brings the community together and introduces visitors to Temecula’s local heritage. It is also a fun destination for specialty restaurants, boutique shopping, and special events.

Sunday, Dec. 4 – Santa at Lorimar Winery. Join us for Dinner with Santa! Event ticket includes… Cookie decorating & Santa goodie bags for the kids, Santa reading “Twas the Night before Christmas,” an opportunity for a photo with Santa, and more! If you enjoy holiday music, don’t miss the Christmas in the Air concert at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. The Southwest Women’s Chorus is thrilled to return to the stage after a two-year hiatus. This concert features holiday carols, seasonal classics, and sing-alongs for the whole family to enjoy.

Monday, Dec. 5 – Take pictures with Santa, indulge in seasonal favorites, and enjoy beautiful holiday trees and decorations while finding the perfect gifts at the Temecula Promenade

Tuesday, Dec. 6 – Evening out at Big Horse Feed from 5-7 p.m. Guests are welcome to register in-store for their Holiday Wish Lists. In addition to feed for a variety of animals, Big Horse houses up to 8,000 square feet of fun and unique items including Western style clothing and accessories, home décor and furnishings, bath and bedding, kitchen and dining, as well as horse-related necessities.

Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Holiday Taste of Old Town will feature restaurant samples, wine tasting discounts, and goodie bags. Visit https://oldtowntemecula.org/ for updated information.

Thursday, Dec. 8 – Marvel at Pechanga Resort & Casino’s dazzling display of holiday decorations including a not-to-be-missed assortment of holiday gingerbread houses. Eat, drink and be merry at one of Pechanga’s many on-site restaurants and indulge in specialty holiday cocktails and bite-sized Christmas desserts.

Friday, Dec. 9 – A Christmas Carol at Old Town Temecula Community Theater. It is Christmas Eve in 1850 London. See Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a miserly, greedy, and lonely man into an empathetic and kind individual.

Saturday, Dec. 10 – Christmas Speakeasy at the Merc The Second Hand Jazz Band will be performing a Christmas concert at the Merc, featuring Kristina Rasband. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Sunday, Dec. 11 – Visit Santa in his comfy, cozy cottage in the Pennypickle’s Workshop’s outside area from 1-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday afternoons through Dec. 18

Monday, Dec. 12 – GrapeSeed Spa, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. After all the holiday hustle & bustle, take time to relax and renew at this beautiful luxury spa overlooking wine country. Spa day passes are available Monday – Thursday.

Tuesday, Dec. 13 – Holiday Shopping, Old Town. Visit Temecula Olive Oil Company for beautiful gift sets featuring hand-blended, artisanal Temecula olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Walk over to Old Town Spice & Tea Merchants for an amazing selection of herbs, spices, salts, blends, and loose teas. Try hot or iced holiday iced teas like Figgie Pudding, Snow Berry, Cinnamon Spice, and Winter Wonderland.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 – Old Town Blues Club, Motown Christmas Party It’s a Holiday Motown Celebration! A superb 8-piece, horn blowin’ tribute to Motown with holiday flair.

Thursday, Dec. 15 – Wine & Cookie Pairing, Grazing Theory. Life is short. Eat the cookies. Drink the wine. Join us for an exclusive Wine + Cookie Pairing with our guests The Cookie Crew. Includes five cookies and five 2-ounce perfectly paired wine pours.

Friday, Dec. 16 – Santa’s Workshop, Temecula Carriage Company. Enjoy a lovely, holiday-themed horse-drawn carriage ride and a visit with Santa at his wine country workshop

Saturday, Dec. 17 – Temecula On Ice returns to Old Town for another exciting holiday season with a state-of-the-art ice rink, rental skates, and its own radio station playing the best ice-skating music. Sunday, Dec. 18 – Celebrate Chanukah at Lorimar Winery with a Menorah Lighting, Latkes, and more. Visit the Craft Fair at Maurice Car’rie Winery and mingle with craft vendors offering handmade jewelry, paintings, and ceramics along with fun items like great handbags and accessories.

Monday, Dec. 19 – Bolero lobby, Europa Village. Experience a sweet and dazzling gingerbread village created by Executive Chef Hany Ali and his culinary team. This elaborately decorated village is covered with individual gingerbread bricks, colorful candy, sweet treats, baked goods, and other delectable confections.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 – Gather with friends for a festive holiday dinner at Small Barn, located in a historic building in Old Town that has been transformed into a modern bistro.

Wednesday, Dec. 21 – Last-minute shopping at Farmer’s Market, Promenade Temecula. Find local, fresh, artisan foods and goods, fresh flowers, produce and hand-crafted pieces for everyone.

Thursday, Dec. 22 – Visit Temecula Lavender Company in Old Town for beautiful last-minute gifts for bath, body, and home. All products are hand crafted in small batches on a lavender farm located in Temecula Valley Wine Country.

Friday, Dec. 23 – Uncorked with Michael LeClerc at Wiens Family Cellars. Relax before the big weekend with live music by Michael LeClerc, a popular Canadian singer/songwriter with a style reminiscent of Van Morrison, Dave Matthews, or Jack Johnson.

Saturday, Dec. 24 – Have a rustic yet elegant Christmas Eve dinner at The Gambling Cowboy, Old Town. Enjoy a holiday meal with loved ones at this fabulous steakhouse featuring filet mignon, lobster mac ‘n cheese & Maine lobster tail, and other cowboy classics. Visit http://www.visittemeculavalley.com for additional restaurants serving holiday dinners.

Sunday, Dec. 25 – Europa, Christmas Dinner at Bolero Restaurante taking you on a culinary journey throughout Spain with a menu that celebrates the centuries-old tradition of dining and drinking together in Tapas style.

Monday, Dec. 26 – Give back by donating blood at the Promenade Temecula, in the Plaza in front of the theater

Tuesday, Dec. 27 – Visit Peltzer Winery’s Ice Rink which features 8,400 square feet of skating space, complimentary gliders, picnic benches, hot cocoa, snacks, local food truck eats, and a bar serving Peltzer Wine.

Wednesday, Dec. 28 – Stock up on champagne for New Year’s by visiting Thornton Winery and dine in its award-winning Café Champagne Restaurant

Thursday, Dec. 29 – Visit Vail Lake Village and have an unforgettable camping adventure during the Winter Wonderland Weekend

Friday, Dec. 30 – Wine tour, Southern California Wine Country. Take a nice holiday break, let someone else do the driving, and enjoy a lovely wine tour! Grapeline Wine Tours offers an all-inclusive Classic Wine Tour with four hours of wine tasting, a select cheese and fruit board, and deluxe transportation hosted by a 5-star wine country insider. Temecula Cable Car Wine Tours transport guests through wine country in a historic, 1914 fully restored, open air cable car originally from San Francisco, for unobstructed views of the beautiful landscape.

Saturday, Dec. 31 – This year visitors have many choices in Temecula when it comes to celebrating New Year’s Eve: Ring in the new year Temecula style with the infamous Grape Drop at Civic Center in Old Town where you can celebrate 2023 twice with an East Coast (9pm) and West Coast (midnight) countdown. Other options include Wilson Creek Winery’s black tie event or dinner and live music at Fazeli Cellars New Year’s Eve party. Visit http://www.visittemeculavalley.com for continuous updates.

For a full list of continuously updated events and activities as well as lodging and hotel accommodation options, go to http://www.visittemeculavalley.com.

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Norma Marlowe, Visit Temecula Valley, 9512522139, norma@visittemeculavalley.com

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ALL-AGES FRIGHTFULLY FUN & IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE BRINGS THE ENTIRE HOLIDAY TO LIFE IN ONE BEWITCHED EXPANSIVE PLACE

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The Experiential Supply Co., an innovative experiential productions and attractions company that drives high profile viral destination experiences, and Fever, the global entertainment discovery platform, today announced the return of their groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind Halloween experience: Haunt O’ Ween LA. The fully immersive spooktacular event will take place September 30th-October 31st, 2022 at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Woodland Hills, California. Hundreds of thousands of guests are expected to enjoy over 200,000 square feet of the most over-the-top, spooky fun, and authentic Halloween environments in the entire country. The state-of-the-art event also is expanding nationally this season with a new New Jersey location.

All Hallows Eve, by its very nature and origin, has always been communal – bringing people together for the shared escapade of turning fear into fun. Though the past two years have put a wrinkle in that, Haunt O’ Ween’s epic concept is one of the first in the country to put the entire holiday on display in one place – in one very vast and unique format.

Comprised of nine distinctive and wholly immersive worlds, Haunt O’ Ween LA lets guests adventure through the massive grounds with thousands of photo ops, over 25 live character performers that they can engage and interact with, face painting, rides, games, trick-or-treating, dancing, and more. Additionally, there is no time limit, so guests are welcome to stay for hours and enjoy all the ghoulish mayhem.

New attractions for 2022 include: Dance Domes in Beyond The Grave Rave, more rides, games, and even more candy. The organizers have spent almost $1,000,000 on candy this year – all to trick and treat the attendees. Live music, stunt performances, and pumpkin carving will also thrill guests this year.

“We’ve worked very hard this year to put on the country’s largest and most magical Halloween experience for all ages. Over 200,000 square feet of immersive thematics flooded with interactivity, all built on the foundation of Halloween – trick-or-treating, pumpkins, costumes, and spooky fun,” said Jasen Smith, Experiential Supply Founder & Chief Experience Officer. “We cannot wait to welcome thousands of families in the Southern Cal and New Jersey area this year to our massive creation. Make sure to bring your sweet tooth this year!”

Experiential Supply was born in the entertainment industry, putting on large scale experiences for film studios in Hollywood. From themed interactive screenings to multimillion-dollar micro theme parks to promote theatrical releases, the events were always free to attend and promotional in nature. Once the pandemic hit, the company began creating their own experiences – Haunt O’ Ween LA was born in October 2020. The original experience was designed as a drive-thru to make sure kids could still trick or treat. Cars would drive from house to house (that were built by the company) and candy was quite literally dumped into their cars. Similarly crafted events are their Christmas Wonderland and Sugar Rush – a candy-inspired Wonka-like world.

In 2021, Haunt O’ Ween LA transformed into an in-person format, focusing on the engaging nature of Halloween and immersing guests in a myriad of activities. Over 100,000 attendees received over 3,000,000 pieces of candy.

“This is about families having a safe and incredibly fun place to enjoy the holiday and there’s just nothing like it.” adds Smith.

There will be plenty of food and beverages available so that families can enjoy a full night out. Past sponsorships include FX – What We Do in The Shadows, Warner Bros. Pictures The Witches, KiwiCo, Happy Dad Hard Seltzer, Malibu Wines, and The Addams Family 2.

The Haunt O’ Ween LA experience is brought to you by Experiential Supply and Fever, two experts in their fields. Combining their decades of experience, the companies have partnered to curate this innovative production while they continue to conquer and elevate the immersive space together.

Tickets start at $40. Tickets can be purchased at www.hauntoween.com. For a taste of all Haunt O’ Ween LA has to offer, please visit: https://vimeo.com/627608821

About Experiential Supply

Experiential Supply is an award-winning company to which the Hollywood film industry turns when it comes to creating large-scale, immersive experiences for such big budget movies as IT: Chapter 2, Ready Player One, The LEGO Movie, Smallfoot, and more!

About Fever

Fever is the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, helping millions of people every week to discover the best experiences in their cities, with a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life. Through its platform, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique local experiences and events, from immersive exhibitions, interactive theatrical experiences, festivals, to molecular cocktail pop-ups, while empowering creators with data and technology to create and expand experiences across the world.

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The observance is hosted by VA facilities nationwide with the intent to educate Veteran caregivers about VA programs and services, and to recognize and honor caregivers across the country.

“This year’s theme is #CaregiverAnd, which aims to encourage caregivers to embrace their sense of self, including their identities outside of being caregivers,” said VA Caregiver Support Program Executive Director, Colleen M. Richardson, Psy.D.  “We know there are many components that make our caregivers who they are, they have passions beyond caregiving, and we want to recognize them outside of their day-to-day responsibilities.”

This year’s VA virtual NFCM events will emphasize the stories of those who care for and support Veterans and will include discussion panels and networking opportunities with fellow caregivers. Caregivers can check out events happening in their local areas by contacting their Caregiver Support Coordinator.

If you are a caregiver and need additional assistance, support or information about VA’s Caregiver Support Program, please visit www.caregiver.va.gov.

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When you find a good thing, don’t change it for something not tried and proven. The Hemet American Legion Post 53 has jumped onto the tried and proven way to make money without begging for donations from its community. Tributes. In September, they joined up with Hearts Home Gardens in Hemet to present a tribute to Linda Ronstadt and The Eagles. It was a howling success, attracting more than 200 guests.

Caught up in the family fun, yet romantic atmosphere under the stars with thousands of lights, couples danced to the music and enjoyed every moment as if drifting back to their sock hop high school days. Recapturing memories of our youth is priceless and we all know it.

All at only $60 a plate. Folks, that’s not monopoly money; that’s the real deal. In fact, it was so successful it is being repeated.

On Friday, October 15th, they will be hosting a tribute to Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac in a dual performance. Reservations are urged because 300 places can go fast when you provide something an audience wants. Even though we do not publish until Thursday before, when our stories hit the internet, you can make reservations right up until the last seat is sold. So be aware.

The menu prepared by their chef is as follows:

Roasted Tri-Tip or Chicken Riesling, Garlic Mashed Potatoes,

Honey & Herb Baby Carrots, Tossed Salad & Dressings

3 Alcoholic drinks or sodas & unlimited Coffee, Tea & Lemonade

Entertainment by Julian “Big Daddy” Perez for your dancing pleasure.

Three 50/50 raffles & dance floor with 35,000 lights.

On November 13th, they will be presenting, as a fundraiser, Bonnie Kilroe and The Country Queens; Bonnie is a favorite in the Valley and has performed at the Legion Hall numerous times. This time she will also be at Hearts Home Gardens, located just west of Hemet at 32643 Highway 74. For all tickets, go to: info@alpost53.com or call (951) 658-2436.

It seems every time I write about some upcoming or routine entertainment event in the Valley; somebody says, “I didn’t know that place exists.” Well, folks, the Hemet/San Jacinto area is loaded with venues that feature grade-A entertainment and other avenues of amusement, historical and social interest. Surrounding areas have nothing on our Valley. $60 a person that gives you entertainment plus dinner and drinks is a far better bargain than The Fox in Riverside, where I recently paid $100 for a balcony seat from which I could barely see the stage. The Historical Hemet Theater, which recently celebrated its 100th year anniversary and the Derby Bar and Grille are just two of the local venues that have something going on a weekly basis that will easily fit into your entertainment budget.

It is not my aim to merely hype any specific place, but to boost our community and inform you as to what there is to do around here. The Science Center by Diamond Valley Lake is worth a couple of hours of amazing discovery that will not only entertain but inform you. I’ll bet if you ask a visitor, they will know more about what goes on around our town than most of us will because they take the time to check us out. Just sayin’

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The joint jumped with the likes of Little Richard, Fats Domino, Billy Joel plus a dash of Sinatra and Reba McIntyre tossed in to spice up the already boiling stew of original rock and then some. Yes, the joint was jumpin’.

Actually, the music was so hot nobody noticed the chill of an October breeze drifting in from the Pacific Ocean. If you like Elvis, The Coasters, Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, Credence Clearwater or the Eagles you would have had more to digest than at a Thanksgiving Dinner in New England. These two guys are so talented I wondered why I’d never heard of them, so I began asking questions.

Neil began tinkling the ivories at age 4 or 5. His grandmother was a resident of Hemet and when he visited her, his fingers went directly to her upright Piano and there was born a true musician.

He explained, “I knew my fingers were gonna do something more than holding a shovel or pitchfork. L was born to play the Piano. Although I didn’t major in music, I was beginning to be seriously involved with music while in high school.”

After graduation, he began to play with different local bands throughout Orange County. “I was born and raised in Anaheim. I began to be known as the kid on the Piano, so I began to get lots of local gigs.

“I did a lot of work for Disneyland. That’s where I met Scott Bruce who was the official ‘Elvis’ for 15 years. He took me under his wing and taught me a lot about showmanship. I owe him a lot.”

Neil also toured with a group known as, “Cash, Killer and the King.” Johnny, Jerry Lee and Elvis. “We toured the country – the Nevada Clubs, Laughlin, Vegas and Mesquite, expanding into the Midwest and South. They loved our show in Mississippi and Louisiana because they were all born and raised Southerners; he admits to loving Swing and Country. “One of the greatest things about musicians is how they understand each other no matter the genre. I get requests from all generations. Sinatra or Little Richard. I keep tuned to the generational music progression.”

He no longer resides in Orange Country. “I recently moved my family to Menifee, a town nearby to Hemet.”

The COVID virus has restrained musicians in California. Lately, he has been performing in Arizona and Nevada. “Places I’ve had relationships with in the past that are still open. Right now, there are not many entertainment options in California. This is our first time at the Derby and the reception has been awesome. I think it is a great idea this ‘Piano under the stars. It is quite unique. I’m looking forward to coming back in the near future.”

His sidekick, Guitarist Travis Daggert, is a product of nearby Moreno Valley. His father was a Pastor, so his musical education began at age 12 in a church. He’s been working with Neil the past few years and they blend well together.

Everybody in the entertainment business, either artist or club owner, is struggling. Jesse Vivanco, the genial owner of Derby’s, has managed to survive the pandemic so far. Many club owners have shuttered their doors. A few have kept the home fires burning. Just sayin.’

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