SEEN/SCENE
Do you know someone who is looking for affordable preschool here in the Temecula Valley? I tell everyone I know about the FANTASTIC and very affordable Temecula Parks & Rec class Little Learners (held at Harveston), but they book up fast (even with a waiting list.) Now there is something new: a preschool class at Fitwize called Terrific Tots. It's for 3-5 year olds and is two days a week (9:30-12:30) for $150/month. Contact Fitwize at 676-KIDS for more info.
Giving Starbucks' pumpkin spice lattes a run for the money...Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is once again having a Holiday Open House TODAY, Thursday, November 12, from 4-8 p.m. Come try FREE 12 oz. drinks. Choices include peppermint latte, pumpkin latte, or Winter Dream Tea latte, all available hot or ice blended. The Temecula Coffee Bean is located on Temecula Parkway at Margarita (in the Home Depot shopping center.)
Shop 'til you drop...Also TODAY, Thursday, November 12, local fitness guru Michelle Rotell is hosting a holiday boutique at a private home featuring the fitness wear and other clothes and accessories that she sells at trunk shows around town. The boutique will feature many other vendors as well. Contact her at mrotell@roadrunner.com for more info.
Spreading the joy of reading...the Business Women's Network (BWN) is running a book drive now through December 31. Drop your good-condition books, DVDs, CDs, and VHS tapes to one of the collection locations: Tesoro Winery in Old Town or Artist's Gourmet Cafe, 41790 Winchester Road.
Friday the 13th plus snow?...They say we are due for real snow again this winter (or so the 5th graders in my neighborhood tell me.) I don't know the odds on that, but a sure thing is The Promenade Mall's holiday kickoff celebration featuring Santa and snow. Check out all the details at www.promenadeintemecula.com.
And while you're at the mall...check out the grand opening on Friday, November 13, of paint-your-own-pottery store Paint a Dream, located next to Pottery Barn.
Olives, olives, olives...Temecula Valley Slow Food, Temecula Olive Oil Company, and Olive View Vineyard are having a November olive harvest event on November 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Generous portions of food and wine tastings will be offered for $20 on the grounds of the Temecula Olive Oil Company's Olive View Ranch, located at 46780 Hwy 371 in Aguanga. Reserve tickets here today!.
Are you experiencing a little holiday denial?...Old Town's own Tesoro Winery tasting room (28475 Old Town Front Street, at 6th, 308-0000, or www.tesorowinery.com) is having a Girls' Night Out party with bunco. It's the "Holiday Denial Party"! What a great idea. Check out GNOHolidayDenial.eventbrite.com to reserve your spot.
Also at Tesoro this winter...The So Cal Artist Series is launching on December 12 and will continue every 2nd Thursday of the month. Contact Tesoro for full details.
Late fall wining & dining...It's the winemaker's dinner at Ponte featuring a six course meal with wine pairings created by Executive Chef Steve Stawinski. To spend an evening in the Italian countryside, contact Ponte.
Skate 4 a great cause...Rady Children's Hospital is once again hosting an ice rink at Horton Plaza in San Diego. Opening night is Thursday, November 19, and Wednesday, December 2, at 7:30 will be the Horton Plaza tree lighting (plus skating, of course!) Proceeds from the skating rink go right back to the kids at Rady Children's. For information about the Temecula Unit of the Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary, contact me today!
Shop 'n' build for a great cause...Habitat for Humanity has opened a second ReStore location. What a great idea this is! Unused building materials are donated to be sold at up to 70% discount with proceeds benefitting Habitat. Temecula already has a location and now the region's second location is open in Lake Elsinore at 570-I Central Ave. Call 471-1188 for more info and store hours.
Holiday art...There is so much art happening in Fallbrook! On November 22 from 10-5 there will be a Fallbrook Holiday Art Faire on the grounds of Pala Mesa. See www.findfallbrook.com for more information.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
Morning Memo
Morning Memo from Juliet for Saturday, November 14, 2009
A brisk fall good morning to you!
It is a perfect morning for heading out the Temecula Farmer's Market in Old Town to re-stock with fresh produce. This is the time of year when I like to make a lot of soups, including my favorite Tuscan white bean soup with rainbow greens or local kale. I am also going to stop in at local favorite Jack's Nuts to stock up on some small, special hostess gifts for winter events. (The Spice Merchants is another great spot for picking up unique little gifts with a beautiful presentation, plus she always has a pot of delicious and fragrant tea to sample.)
It is a little chilly (at least by my California-native standards), but there's not a cloud in the sky. It's a perfect day to head over to Harveston for the 14th annual Police K-9 competiton and public safety fair. Check out the city's site for full info.) It runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is a great event for the entire family.
Also happening today: my friend and local Realtor Rachel Lopez of Lighthouse Realty is presenting a Distressed Homeowner Workshop at 10 a.m. at the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce. Even if it's too late to attend when you read this, if you need help, call (951)526-7858 to speak to Rachel. She is very knowledgeable about foreclosure-avoidance and will honestly and empathetically discuss all of your options with you. Rachel has begun speaking more and training other professionals, but her first love is her clients, whom she treats with the utmost respect and regard.
The calendar really books up around this time of year. Make sure to write in (in ink! This is a do-not-miss) local jewelry artisan Tina Steinberg's "Sweet Scentful Succulent Stylish Sunday Sale" on Sunday, December 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Contact her at info@tinasteinberg.com to RSVP or for questions. There will be Tina's jewelry (at great holiday sale prices), Sprinkles cupcakes, Vera Alexander's Scentsy candles (mmmm....Scentsy! Follow her on twitter as @LoveScentsy), and even chair massage. This will be a do-not-miss event!
Also, if you missed the snow last night at the Promenade Mall, make sure to mark your calendar to attend Bel Villaggio's Snow Day on Saturday, December 12.
Starting on November 27 ("Black Friday"), register with any Bel Villaggio merchant to win a $500 or $100 shopping spree. I already have plans to shop with my holiday postcard coupon at Tangerine Boutique and make a custom "grandchildren" locket charm at Tina Steinberg's studio located inside Anela Apothecary, so that is where I will enter.
You can also enter to win $100 in "Bel Villaggio Bucks" by texting BVSHOPS to 25827.
On December 12, Bel Villaggio will have its Snow Day, with over ten tons of snow, live KFROG radio remote with Santa Frog, jolly jump and face painting for the kids, gift wrap table, and more. Bel Villaggio has free wi-fi throughout so I might even be doing a little real-time blogging.
What more could a girl want?
Festively yours,
Juliet
PS - Feeling oinky? Track H1N1 "swine flu" locally at the County public health department's site.
THE READING LIST
Who is talking about Temecula today?
Special thanks to Tipster Scott for sending me the link to this really interesting blog about IE real estate.
* My Mompreneur
* Press-Enterprise
* Californian
* Valley News
* Under the Sun
* Neighbors Newspaper
* Full Value Review
* Temecula Insider
* Temecula Eats
* Taste of Temecula
* Temecula-Murrieta Kids Guide
* Thanksgiving Feast: Temecula Blog-a-rama
* Q 103.3 Radio
* KMYT Smooth Jazz
* Only 2 Degrees
* Jeff Pack's blog the.jeffpack.prjkt
* Paul Gallaher's My Frame of Mind blog
* Stacy Nelson's Real Women Drink blog
Does your newspaper, magazine, radio station, or blog cover Temecula? Email editor@dailytemecula to be listed on The Reading List.
Help us grow - steal my code: Click here to find code to add to your website or blog. Just cut and paste the code in the box to the right of the logo. Spread the word! While you're at it, sign up to follow Daily Temecula on Twitter: @dailytemecula.
Juliet
Read older Morning Memos from Juliet
June 12, 2009
June 11, 2009
June 15, 2009
June 19, 2009
Father's Day Weekend, 2009
June 26, 2009
June 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
July 4th Weekend, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July 13, 2009
July 22, 2009
August 27, 2009
September 14, 2009
September 27, 2009
October 12, 2009
November 13, 2009
A brisk fall good morning to you!
It is a perfect morning for heading out the Temecula Farmer's Market in Old Town to re-stock with fresh produce. This is the time of year when I like to make a lot of soups, including my favorite Tuscan white bean soup with rainbow greens or local kale. I am also going to stop in at local favorite Jack's Nuts to stock up on some small, special hostess gifts for winter events. (The Spice Merchants is another great spot for picking up unique little gifts with a beautiful presentation, plus she always has a pot of delicious and fragrant tea to sample.)
It is a little chilly (at least by my California-native standards), but there's not a cloud in the sky. It's a perfect day to head over to Harveston for the 14th annual Police K-9 competiton and public safety fair. Check out the city's site for full info.) It runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is a great event for the entire family.
Also happening today: my friend and local Realtor Rachel Lopez of Lighthouse Realty is presenting a Distressed Homeowner Workshop at 10 a.m. at the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce. Even if it's too late to attend when you read this, if you need help, call (951)526-7858 to speak to Rachel. She is very knowledgeable about foreclosure-avoidance and will honestly and empathetically discuss all of your options with you. Rachel has begun speaking more and training other professionals, but her first love is her clients, whom she treats with the utmost respect and regard.
The calendar really books up around this time of year. Make sure to write in (in ink! This is a do-not-miss) local jewelry artisan Tina Steinberg's "Sweet Scentful Succulent Stylish Sunday Sale" on Sunday, December 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Contact her at info@tinasteinberg.com to RSVP or for questions. There will be Tina's jewelry (at great holiday sale prices), Sprinkles cupcakes, Vera Alexander's Scentsy candles (mmmm....Scentsy! Follow her on twitter as @LoveScentsy), and even chair massage. This will be a do-not-miss event!
Also, if you missed the snow last night at the Promenade Mall, make sure to mark your calendar to attend Bel Villaggio's Snow Day on Saturday, December 12.
Starting on November 27 ("Black Friday"), register with any Bel Villaggio merchant to win a $500 or $100 shopping spree. I already have plans to shop with my holiday postcard coupon at Tangerine Boutique and make a custom "grandchildren" locket charm at Tina Steinberg's studio located inside Anela Apothecary, so that is where I will enter.
You can also enter to win $100 in "Bel Villaggio Bucks" by texting BVSHOPS to 25827.
On December 12, Bel Villaggio will have its Snow Day, with over ten tons of snow, live KFROG radio remote with Santa Frog, jolly jump and face painting for the kids, gift wrap table, and more. Bel Villaggio has free wi-fi throughout so I might even be doing a little real-time blogging.
What more could a girl want?
Festively yours,
Juliet
PS - Feeling oinky? Track H1N1 "swine flu" locally at the County public health department's site.
THE READING LIST
Who is talking about Temecula today?
Special thanks to Tipster Scott for sending me the link to this really interesting blog about IE real estate.
* My Mompreneur
* Press-Enterprise
* Californian
* Valley News
* Under the Sun
* Neighbors Newspaper
* Full Value Review
* Temecula Insider
* Temecula Eats
* Taste of Temecula
* Temecula-Murrieta Kids Guide
* Thanksgiving Feast: Temecula Blog-a-rama
* Q 103.3 Radio
* KMYT Smooth Jazz
* Only 2 Degrees
* Jeff Pack's blog the.jeffpack.prjkt
* Paul Gallaher's My Frame of Mind blog
* Stacy Nelson's Real Women Drink blog
Does your newspaper, magazine, radio station, or blog cover Temecula? Email editor@dailytemecula to be listed on The Reading List.
Help us grow - steal my code: Click here to find code to add to your website or blog. Just cut and paste the code in the box to the right of the logo. Spread the word! While you're at it, sign up to follow Daily Temecula on Twitter: @dailytemecula.
Juliet
Read older Morning Memos from Juliet
June 12, 2009
June 11, 2009
June 15, 2009
June 19, 2009
Father's Day Weekend, 2009
June 26, 2009
June 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
July 4th Weekend, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July 13, 2009
July 22, 2009
August 27, 2009
September 14, 2009
September 27, 2009
October 12, 2009
November 13, 2009
Morning Memo
Morning Memo from Juliet for Friday the 13th, 2009
Good morning!
This is cool! I attended the first SITSCation conference for female bloggers at the beautiful Venetian in Las Vegas a few weeks ago. (If you don't know what SITS is yet, check it out, and refer a blogger over there today. It is truly life-changing!)
It was funny that I traveled all the way to Las Vegas to meet a dynamic, intelligent, creative woman who lives in my own backyard: Holly Suso, creator of My Mompreneur.
(The local connection to SITS, Tiffany, tweets as @SITSGirls, and Holly of My Mompreneur tweets as @hsuso; add them to your Follow list today.)
Do you know someone with mortgage woes? Expert local realtor Rachel Lopez of Lighthouse Realty is presenting a Distressed Homeowner Workshop this Saturday, November14, at 10 a.m. at the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce. Call (951)526-7858 to RSVP to attend or for more info.
I have been raving to everyone I know about the hottest new thing in "candle technology," Scentsy.
Have you seen this? It's a warmer that safely and gently melts wax with a lightbulb. No flame, no wick, no dangerously hot burner. And their scents are fabulous.
My friend Jen Matis, who styles hair at Colours Salon on Jefferson, introduced me to Vera Alexander, who sells Scentsy locally. You can find Vera on Facebook or tweeting as @LoveScentsy.
This is such a busy time of year so mark your calendar early to attend local jewelry artisan Tina Steinberg's "Sweet Scentful Succulent Stylish Sunday Sale" on Sunday, December 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Contact her at info@tinasteinberg.com to RSVP or for questions. There will be Tina's jewelry (at great holiday sale prices), Sprinkles cupcakes, Vera's Scentsy candles (mmmm....Scentsy!), and even chair massage. This will be a do-not-miss event!
Fragrantly yours,
Juliet
PS - Feeling oinky? Track H1N1 "swine flu" locally at the County public health department's site.
THE READING LIST
Who is talking about Temecula today?
Special thanks to Tipster Scott for sending me the link to this really interesting blog about IE real estate.
* My Mompreneur
* Press-Enterprise
* Californian
* Valley News
* Under the Sun
* Neighbors Newspaper
* Full Value Review
* Temecula Insider
* Temecula Eats
* Taste of Temecula
* Temecula-Murrieta Kids Guide
* Thanksgiving Feast: Temecula Blog-a-rama
* Q 103.3 Radio
* KMYT Smooth Jazz
* Only 2 Degrees
* Jeff Pack's blog the.jeffpack.prjkt
* Paul Gallaher's My Frame of Mind blog
* Stacy Nelson's Real Women Drink blog
Does your newspaper, magazine, radio station, or blog cover Temecula? Email editor@dailytemecula to be listed on The Reading List.
Help us grow - steal my code: Click here to find code to add to your website or blog. Just cut and paste the code in the box to the right of the logo. Spread the word! While you're at it, sign up to follow Daily Temecula on Twitter: @dailytemecula.
Juliet
Read older Morning Memos from Juliet
June 12, 2009
June 11, 2009
June 15, 2009
June 19, 2009
Father's Day Weekend, 2009
June 26, 2009
June 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
July 4th Weekend, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July 13, 2009
July 22, 2009
August 27, 2009
September 14, 2009
September 27, 2009
October 12, 2009
Good morning!
This is cool! I attended the first SITSCation conference for female bloggers at the beautiful Venetian in Las Vegas a few weeks ago. (If you don't know what SITS is yet, check it out, and refer a blogger over there today. It is truly life-changing!)
It was funny that I traveled all the way to Las Vegas to meet a dynamic, intelligent, creative woman who lives in my own backyard: Holly Suso, creator of My Mompreneur.
(The local connection to SITS, Tiffany, tweets as @SITSGirls, and Holly of My Mompreneur tweets as @hsuso; add them to your Follow list today.)
Do you know someone with mortgage woes? Expert local realtor Rachel Lopez of Lighthouse Realty is presenting a Distressed Homeowner Workshop this Saturday, November14, at 10 a.m. at the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce. Call (951)526-7858 to RSVP to attend or for more info.
I have been raving to everyone I know about the hottest new thing in "candle technology," Scentsy.
Have you seen this? It's a warmer that safely and gently melts wax with a lightbulb. No flame, no wick, no dangerously hot burner. And their scents are fabulous.
My friend Jen Matis, who styles hair at Colours Salon on Jefferson, introduced me to Vera Alexander, who sells Scentsy locally. You can find Vera on Facebook or tweeting as @LoveScentsy.
This is such a busy time of year so mark your calendar early to attend local jewelry artisan Tina Steinberg's "Sweet Scentful Succulent Stylish Sunday Sale" on Sunday, December 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Contact her at info@tinasteinberg.com to RSVP or for questions. There will be Tina's jewelry (at great holiday sale prices), Sprinkles cupcakes, Vera's Scentsy candles (mmmm....Scentsy!), and even chair massage. This will be a do-not-miss event!
Fragrantly yours,
Juliet
PS - Feeling oinky? Track H1N1 "swine flu" locally at the County public health department's site.
THE READING LIST
Who is talking about Temecula today?
Special thanks to Tipster Scott for sending me the link to this really interesting blog about IE real estate.
* My Mompreneur
* Press-Enterprise
* Californian
* Valley News
* Under the Sun
* Neighbors Newspaper
* Full Value Review
* Temecula Insider
* Temecula Eats
* Taste of Temecula
* Temecula-Murrieta Kids Guide
* Thanksgiving Feast: Temecula Blog-a-rama
* Q 103.3 Radio
* KMYT Smooth Jazz
* Only 2 Degrees
* Jeff Pack's blog the.jeffpack.prjkt
* Paul Gallaher's My Frame of Mind blog
* Stacy Nelson's Real Women Drink blog
Does your newspaper, magazine, radio station, or blog cover Temecula? Email editor@dailytemecula to be listed on The Reading List.
Help us grow - steal my code: Click here to find code to add to your website or blog. Just cut and paste the code in the box to the right of the logo. Spread the word! While you're at it, sign up to follow Daily Temecula on Twitter: @dailytemecula.
Juliet
Read older Morning Memos from Juliet
June 12, 2009
June 11, 2009
June 15, 2009
June 19, 2009
Father's Day Weekend, 2009
June 26, 2009
June 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
July 4th Weekend, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July 13, 2009
July 22, 2009
August 27, 2009
September 14, 2009
September 27, 2009
October 12, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Seen/Scene
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Go behind the scenes...The Temecula Chamber's Valley Young Professionals group is presenting a "back of the house" tour of city hall TODAY, Tuesday, November 10 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. City Hall is located at 43200 Business Park Drive. This is a great opportunity to meet the movers and shakers and learn how the city runs.
Wednesday, November 11 (Veteran's Day)...Kids' fitness center Fitwize 4 Kids (proudly locally-owned and operated by my friends Bobbi & Brian Klein) is offering FREE classes today at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 p.m. Contact them at 676-KIDS for more info.
Also at Fitwize...Do you know someone who is looking for affordable preschool here in the Temecula Valley? I tell everyone I know about the FANTASTIC and very affordable Temecula Parks & Rec class Little Learners (held at Harveston), but they book up fast (even with a waiting list.) Now there is something new: a preschool class at Fitwize called Terrific Tots. It's for 3-5 year olds and is two days a week (9:30-12:30) for $150/month. Contact Fitwize for more info.
Giving Starbucks' pumpkin spice lattes a run for the money...Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is once again having a Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 12 from 4-8 p.m. Come try FREE 12 oz. drinks. Choices include peppermint latte, pumpkin latte, or Winter Dream Tea latte, all available hot or ice blended. The Temecula Coffee Bean is located on Temecula Parkway at Margarita (in the Home Depot shopping center.)
Shop 'til you drop...Local fitness guru Michelle Rotell is hosting a holiday boutique at a private home featuring the fitness wear and other clothes and accessories that she sells at trunk shows around town. The boutique will feature many other vendors as well. Contact her at mrotell@roadrunner.com for more info.
Spreading the joy of reading...the Business Women's Network (BWN) is running a book drive now through December 31. Drop your good-condition books, DVDs, CDs, and VHS tapes to one of the collection locations: Tesoro Winery in Old Town or Artist's Gourmet Cafe, 41790 Winchester Road.
Friday the 13th plus snow?...They say we are due for real snow again this winter (or so the 5th graders in my neighborhood tell me.) I don't know the odds on that, but a sure thing is The Promenade Mall's holiday kickoff celebration featuring Santa and snow. Check out all the details at www.promenadeintemecula.com.
And while you're at the mall...check out the grand opening on Friday, November 13, of paint-your-own-pottery store Paint a Dream, located next to Pottery Barn.
Are you experiencing a little holiday denial?...Old Town's own Tesoro Winery tasting room (28475 Old Town Front Street, at 6th, 308-0000, or www.tesorowinery.com) is having a Girls' Night Out party with bunco. It's the "Holiday Denial Party"! What a great idea. Check out GNOHolidayDenial.eventbrite.com to reserve your spot.
Also at Tesoro this winter...The So Cal Artist Series is launching on December 12 and will continue every 2nd Thursday of the month. Contact Tesoro for full details.
Late fall wining & dining...It's the winemaker's dinner at Ponte featuring a six course meal with wine pairings created by Executive Chef Steve Stawinski. To spend an evening in the Italian countryside, contact Ponte.
Skate 4 a great cause...Rady Children's Hospital is once again hosting an ice rink at Horton Plaza in San Diego. Opening night is Thursday, November 19, and Wednesday, December 2, at 7:30 will be the Horton Plaza tree lighting (plus skating, of course!) Proceeds from the skating rink go right back to the kids at Rady Children's. For information about the Temecula Unit of the Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary, contact me today!
Shop 'n' build for a great cause...Habitat for Humanity has opened a second ReStore location. What a great idea this is! Unused building materials are donated to be sold at up to 70% discount with proceeds benefitting Habitat. Temecula already has a location and now the region's second location is open in Lake Elsinore at 570-I Central Ave. Call 471-1188 for more info and store hours.
Holiday art...There is so much art happening in Fallbrook! On November 22 from 10-5 there will be a Fallbrook Holiday Art Faire on the grounds of Pala Mesa. See www.findfallbrook.com for more information.
Olives, olives, olives...Temecula Valley Slow Food, Temecula Olive Oil Company, and Olive View Vineyard are having a November olive harvest event on November 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Generous portions of food and wine tastings will be offered for $20 on the grounds of the Temecula Olive Oil Company's Olive View Ranch, located at 46780 Hwy 371 in Aguanga. Reserve tickets here today!.
Looking for an older edition of Seen/Scene?
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Go behind the scenes...The Temecula Chamber's Valley Young Professionals group is presenting a "back of the house" tour of city hall TODAY, Tuesday, November 10 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. City Hall is located at 43200 Business Park Drive. This is a great opportunity to meet the movers and shakers and learn how the city runs.
Wednesday, November 11 (Veteran's Day)...Kids' fitness center Fitwize 4 Kids (proudly locally-owned and operated by my friends Bobbi & Brian Klein) is offering FREE classes today at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 p.m. Contact them at 676-KIDS for more info.
Also at Fitwize...Do you know someone who is looking for affordable preschool here in the Temecula Valley? I tell everyone I know about the FANTASTIC and very affordable Temecula Parks & Rec class Little Learners (held at Harveston), but they book up fast (even with a waiting list.) Now there is something new: a preschool class at Fitwize called Terrific Tots. It's for 3-5 year olds and is two days a week (9:30-12:30) for $150/month. Contact Fitwize for more info.
Giving Starbucks' pumpkin spice lattes a run for the money...Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is once again having a Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 12 from 4-8 p.m. Come try FREE 12 oz. drinks. Choices include peppermint latte, pumpkin latte, or Winter Dream Tea latte, all available hot or ice blended. The Temecula Coffee Bean is located on Temecula Parkway at Margarita (in the Home Depot shopping center.)
Shop 'til you drop...Local fitness guru Michelle Rotell is hosting a holiday boutique at a private home featuring the fitness wear and other clothes and accessories that she sells at trunk shows around town. The boutique will feature many other vendors as well. Contact her at mrotell@roadrunner.com for more info.
Spreading the joy of reading...the Business Women's Network (BWN) is running a book drive now through December 31. Drop your good-condition books, DVDs, CDs, and VHS tapes to one of the collection locations: Tesoro Winery in Old Town or Artist's Gourmet Cafe, 41790 Winchester Road.
Friday the 13th plus snow?...They say we are due for real snow again this winter (or so the 5th graders in my neighborhood tell me.) I don't know the odds on that, but a sure thing is The Promenade Mall's holiday kickoff celebration featuring Santa and snow. Check out all the details at www.promenadeintemecula.com.
And while you're at the mall...check out the grand opening on Friday, November 13, of paint-your-own-pottery store Paint a Dream, located next to Pottery Barn.
Are you experiencing a little holiday denial?...Old Town's own Tesoro Winery tasting room (28475 Old Town Front Street, at 6th, 308-0000, or www.tesorowinery.com) is having a Girls' Night Out party with bunco. It's the "Holiday Denial Party"! What a great idea. Check out GNOHolidayDenial.eventbrite.com to reserve your spot.
Also at Tesoro this winter...The So Cal Artist Series is launching on December 12 and will continue every 2nd Thursday of the month. Contact Tesoro for full details.
Late fall wining & dining...It's the winemaker's dinner at Ponte featuring a six course meal with wine pairings created by Executive Chef Steve Stawinski. To spend an evening in the Italian countryside, contact Ponte.
Skate 4 a great cause...Rady Children's Hospital is once again hosting an ice rink at Horton Plaza in San Diego. Opening night is Thursday, November 19, and Wednesday, December 2, at 7:30 will be the Horton Plaza tree lighting (plus skating, of course!) Proceeds from the skating rink go right back to the kids at Rady Children's. For information about the Temecula Unit of the Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary, contact me today!
Shop 'n' build for a great cause...Habitat for Humanity has opened a second ReStore location. What a great idea this is! Unused building materials are donated to be sold at up to 70% discount with proceeds benefitting Habitat. Temecula already has a location and now the region's second location is open in Lake Elsinore at 570-I Central Ave. Call 471-1188 for more info and store hours.
Holiday art...There is so much art happening in Fallbrook! On November 22 from 10-5 there will be a Fallbrook Holiday Art Faire on the grounds of Pala Mesa. See www.findfallbrook.com for more information.
Olives, olives, olives...Temecula Valley Slow Food, Temecula Olive Oil Company, and Olive View Vineyard are having a November olive harvest event on November 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Generous portions of food and wine tastings will be offered for $20 on the grounds of the Temecula Olive Oil Company's Olive View Ranch, located at 46780 Hwy 371 in Aguanga. Reserve tickets here today!.
Looking for an older edition of Seen/Scene?
Seen/Scene June 12, 2009
Seen/Scene June 15, 2009
Seen/Scene June 19, 2009
Seen/Scene for Father's Day weekend, 2009
Seen/Scene June 26, 2009
Seen/Scene for Sunday, June 28, 2009
Seen/Scene for July 4th Weekend, 2009
Seen/Scene for July 11, 2009
Seen/Scene for July 22, 2009
Seen/Scene for September 14, 2009
Seen/Scene for September 27, 2009
October 12, 2009
Morning Memo
Morning Memo from Juliet for Tuesday, November 10, 2009
UPCOMING: Distressed Homeowner Workshop featuring Realtor Rachel Lopez of Lighthouse Realty! This free workshop will be at 10 a.m. on November 14 at the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce. Know someone who needs advice? Forward this info to them today.
Good morning! If school or work feels a little empty, it's because flu (H1N1 "swine" variety and plain old seasonal) are here. Track H1N1 locally at the County public health department's site.
Our younger child was diagnosed with asthma and every winter she gets a mild cough that turns into months of late night and early morning hacking, so the day the first 1,600 H1N1 shots (not the mist, which people with asthma cannot have) arrived in Riverside County, I hustled her down to the nearest available location, the walk-in clinic in Perris.
It was pretty much exactly like you'd expect a county public health clinic to be, and in Perris, too. The guy in line in front of us was there to be seen for a possible tattoo infection.
We waited and waited and waited and finally had to leave because our older daughter was arriving home from school soon. We left without getting the shot and need to head back to brave the lines again, if there are still shots remaining in that batch of 1,600.
Thimerosol-free H1N1 shots for pregnant women are available starting today in EXTREMELY limited quantities. The nearest location for Temecula Valley residents is...the county health clinic in Perris. So go join hundreds of coughing, sniffling, and tattoo-itching Parisians (Perrisites?) if you dare.
Fever-free-ly (so far!) yours,
Juliet
THE READING LIST
Who is talking about Temecula today?
Special thanks to Tipster Scott for sending me the link to this really interesting blog about IE real estate.
* Press-Enterprise
* Californian
* Valley News
* Under the Sun
* Neighbors Newspaper
* Full Value Review
* Temecula Insider
* Temecula Eats
* Taste of Temecula
* Temecula-Murrieta Kids Guide
* Thanksgiving Feast: Temecula Blog-a-rama
* Q 103.3 Radio
* KMYT Smooth Jazz
* Only 2 Degrees
* Jeff Pack's blog the.jeffpack.prjkt
* Paul Gallaher's My Frame of Mind blog
* Stacy Nelson's Real Women Drink blog
Does your newspaper, magazine, radio station, or blog cover Temecula? Email editor@dailytemecula to be listed on The Reading List.
Help us grow - steal my code: Click here to find code to add to your website or blog. Just cut and paste the code in the box to the right of the logo. Spread the word! While you're at it, sign up to follow Daily Temecula on Twitter: @dailytemecula.
Juliet
Read older Morning Memos from Juliet
June 12, 2009
June 11, 2009
June 15, 2009
June 19, 2009
Father's Day Weekend, 2009
June 26, 2009
June 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
July 4th Weekend, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July 13, 2009
July 22, 2009
August 27, 2009
September 14, 2009
September 27, 2009
October 12, 2009
UPCOMING: Distressed Homeowner Workshop featuring Realtor Rachel Lopez of Lighthouse Realty! This free workshop will be at 10 a.m. on November 14 at the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce. Know someone who needs advice? Forward this info to them today.
Good morning! If school or work feels a little empty, it's because flu (H1N1 "swine" variety and plain old seasonal) are here. Track H1N1 locally at the County public health department's site.
Our younger child was diagnosed with asthma and every winter she gets a mild cough that turns into months of late night and early morning hacking, so the day the first 1,600 H1N1 shots (not the mist, which people with asthma cannot have) arrived in Riverside County, I hustled her down to the nearest available location, the walk-in clinic in Perris.
It was pretty much exactly like you'd expect a county public health clinic to be, and in Perris, too. The guy in line in front of us was there to be seen for a possible tattoo infection.
We waited and waited and waited and finally had to leave because our older daughter was arriving home from school soon. We left without getting the shot and need to head back to brave the lines again, if there are still shots remaining in that batch of 1,600.
Thimerosol-free H1N1 shots for pregnant women are available starting today in EXTREMELY limited quantities. The nearest location for Temecula Valley residents is...the county health clinic in Perris. So go join hundreds of coughing, sniffling, and tattoo-itching Parisians (Perrisites?) if you dare.
Fever-free-ly (so far!) yours,
Juliet
THE READING LIST
Who is talking about Temecula today?
Special thanks to Tipster Scott for sending me the link to this really interesting blog about IE real estate.
* Press-Enterprise
* Californian
* Valley News
* Under the Sun
* Neighbors Newspaper
* Full Value Review
* Temecula Insider
* Temecula Eats
* Taste of Temecula
* Temecula-Murrieta Kids Guide
* Thanksgiving Feast: Temecula Blog-a-rama
* Q 103.3 Radio
* KMYT Smooth Jazz
* Only 2 Degrees
* Jeff Pack's blog the.jeffpack.prjkt
* Paul Gallaher's My Frame of Mind blog
* Stacy Nelson's Real Women Drink blog
Does your newspaper, magazine, radio station, or blog cover Temecula? Email editor@dailytemecula to be listed on The Reading List.
Help us grow - steal my code: Click here to find code to add to your website or blog. Just cut and paste the code in the box to the right of the logo. Spread the word! While you're at it, sign up to follow Daily Temecula on Twitter: @dailytemecula.
Juliet
Read older Morning Memos from Juliet
June 12, 2009
June 11, 2009
June 15, 2009
June 19, 2009
Father's Day Weekend, 2009
June 26, 2009
June 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
July 4th Weekend, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July 13, 2009
July 22, 2009
August 27, 2009
September 14, 2009
September 27, 2009
October 12, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Lighthouse Realty Distressed Homeowner Workshop
UPCOMING: Distressed Homeowner Workshop! This free workshop, featuring Realtor Rachel Lopez of Lighthouse Realty, will be at 10 a.m. on November 14, at the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce.
Seen/Scene
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Go behind the scenes...The Temecula Chamber's Valley Young Professionals group is presenting a "back of the house" tour of city hall on Tuesday, November 10 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. City Hall is located at 43200 Business Park Drive. This is a great opportunity to meet the movers and shakers and learn how the city runs.
Wednesday, November 11 (Veteran's Day)...Kids' fitness center Fitwize 4 Kids (proudly locally-owned and operated by my friends Bobbi & Brian Klein) is offering FREE classes today at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 p.m. Contact them at 676-KIDS for more info.
Also at Fitwize...Do you know someone who is looking for affordable preschool here in the Temecula Valley? I tell everyone I know about the FANTASTIC and very affordable Temecula Parks & Rec class Little Learners (held at Harveston), but they book up fast (even with a waiting list.) Now there is something new: a preschool class at Fitwize called Terrific Tots. It's for 3-5 year olds and is two days a week (9:30-12:30) for $150/month. Contact Fitwize for more info.
Giving Starbucks' pumpkin spice lattes a run for the money...Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is once again having a Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 12 from 4-8 p.m. Come try FREE 12 oz. drinks. Choices include peppermint latte, pumpkin latte, or Winter Dream Tea latte, all available hot or ice blended. The Temecula Coffee Bean is located on Temecula Parkway at Margarita (in the Home Depot shopping center.)
Shop 'til you drop...Local fitness guru Michelle Rotell is hosting a holiday boutique at a private home featuring the fitness wear and other clothes and accessories that she sells at trunk shows around town. The boutique will feature many other vendors as well. Contact her at mrotell@roadrunner.com for more info.
Spreading the joy of reading...the Business Women's Network (BWN) is running a book drive now through December 31. Drop your good-condition books, DVDs, CDs, and VHS tapes to one of the collection locations: Tesoro Winery in Old Town or Artist's Gourmet Cafe, 41790 Winchester Road.
Friday the 13th plus snow?...They say we are due for real snow again this winter (or so the 5th graders in my neighborhood tell me.) I don't know the odds on that, but a sure thing is The Promenade Mall's holiday kickoff celebration featuring Santa and snow. Check out all the details at www.promenadeintemecula.com.
And while you're at the mall...check out the grand opening on Friday, November 13, of paint-your-own-pottery store Paint a Dream, located next to Pottery Barn.
Are you experiencing a little holiday denial?...Old Town's own Tesoro Winery tasting room (28475 Old Town Front Street, at 6th, 308-0000, or www.tesorowinery.com) is having a Girls' Night Out party with bunco. It's the "Holiday Denial Party"! What a great idea. Check out GNOHolidayDenial.eventbrite.com to reserve your spot.
Also at Tesoro this winter...The So Cal Artist Series is launching on December 12 and will continue every 2nd Thursday of the month. Contact Tesoro for full details.
Late fall wining & dining...It's the winemaker's dinner at Ponte featuring a six course meal with wine pairings created by Executive Chef Steve Stawinski. To spend an evening in the Italian countryside, contact Ponte.
Skate 4 a great cause...Rady Children's Hospital is once again hosting an ice rink at Horton Plaza in San Diego. Opening night is Thursday, November 19, and Wednesday, December 2, at 7:30 will be the Horton Plaza tree lighting (plus skating, of course!) Proceeds from the skating rink go right back to the kids at Rady Children's. For information about the Temecula Unit of the Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary, contact me today!
Shop 'n' build for a great cause...Habitat for Humanity has opened a second ReStore location. What a great idea this is! Unused building materials are donated to be sold at up to 70% discount with proceeds benefitting Habitat. Temecula already has a location and now the region's second location is open in Lake Elsinore at 570-I Central Ave. Call 471-1188 for more info and store hours.
Holiday art...There is so much art happening in Fallbrook! On November 22 from 10-5 there will be a Fallbrook Holiday Art Faire on the grounds of Pala Mesa. See www.findfallbrook.com for more information.
Olives, olives, olives...Temecula Valley Slow Food, Temecula Olive Oil Company, and Olive View Vineyard are having a November olive harvest event on November 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Generous portions of food and wine tastings will be offered for $20 on the grounds of the Temecula Olive Oil Company's Olive View Ranch, located at 46780 Hwy 371 in Aguanga. Reserve tickets here today!.
Looking for an older edition of Seen/Scene?
Seen/Scene June 12, 2009
Seen/Scene June 15, 2009
Seen/Scene June 19, 2009
Seen/Scene for Father's Day weekend, 2009
Seen/Scene June 26, 2009
Seen/Scene for Sunday, June 28, 2009
Seen/Scene for July 4th Weekend, 2009
Seen/Scene for July 11, 2009
Seen/Scene for July 22, 2009
Seen/Scene for September 14, 2009
Seen/Scene for September 27, 2009
October 12, 2009
Go behind the scenes...The Temecula Chamber's Valley Young Professionals group is presenting a "back of the house" tour of city hall on Tuesday, November 10 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. City Hall is located at 43200 Business Park Drive. This is a great opportunity to meet the movers and shakers and learn how the city runs.
Wednesday, November 11 (Veteran's Day)...Kids' fitness center Fitwize 4 Kids (proudly locally-owned and operated by my friends Bobbi & Brian Klein) is offering FREE classes today at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 p.m. Contact them at 676-KIDS for more info.
Also at Fitwize...Do you know someone who is looking for affordable preschool here in the Temecula Valley? I tell everyone I know about the FANTASTIC and very affordable Temecula Parks & Rec class Little Learners (held at Harveston), but they book up fast (even with a waiting list.) Now there is something new: a preschool class at Fitwize called Terrific Tots. It's for 3-5 year olds and is two days a week (9:30-12:30) for $150/month. Contact Fitwize for more info.
Giving Starbucks' pumpkin spice lattes a run for the money...Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is once again having a Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 12 from 4-8 p.m. Come try FREE 12 oz. drinks. Choices include peppermint latte, pumpkin latte, or Winter Dream Tea latte, all available hot or ice blended. The Temecula Coffee Bean is located on Temecula Parkway at Margarita (in the Home Depot shopping center.)
Shop 'til you drop...Local fitness guru Michelle Rotell is hosting a holiday boutique at a private home featuring the fitness wear and other clothes and accessories that she sells at trunk shows around town. The boutique will feature many other vendors as well. Contact her at mrotell@roadrunner.com for more info.
Spreading the joy of reading...the Business Women's Network (BWN) is running a book drive now through December 31. Drop your good-condition books, DVDs, CDs, and VHS tapes to one of the collection locations: Tesoro Winery in Old Town or Artist's Gourmet Cafe, 41790 Winchester Road.
Friday the 13th plus snow?...They say we are due for real snow again this winter (or so the 5th graders in my neighborhood tell me.) I don't know the odds on that, but a sure thing is The Promenade Mall's holiday kickoff celebration featuring Santa and snow. Check out all the details at www.promenadeintemecula.com.
And while you're at the mall...check out the grand opening on Friday, November 13, of paint-your-own-pottery store Paint a Dream, located next to Pottery Barn.
Are you experiencing a little holiday denial?...Old Town's own Tesoro Winery tasting room (28475 Old Town Front Street, at 6th, 308-0000, or www.tesorowinery.com) is having a Girls' Night Out party with bunco. It's the "Holiday Denial Party"! What a great idea. Check out GNOHolidayDenial.eventbrite.com to reserve your spot.
Also at Tesoro this winter...The So Cal Artist Series is launching on December 12 and will continue every 2nd Thursday of the month. Contact Tesoro for full details.
Late fall wining & dining...It's the winemaker's dinner at Ponte featuring a six course meal with wine pairings created by Executive Chef Steve Stawinski. To spend an evening in the Italian countryside, contact Ponte.
Skate 4 a great cause...Rady Children's Hospital is once again hosting an ice rink at Horton Plaza in San Diego. Opening night is Thursday, November 19, and Wednesday, December 2, at 7:30 will be the Horton Plaza tree lighting (plus skating, of course!) Proceeds from the skating rink go right back to the kids at Rady Children's. For information about the Temecula Unit of the Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary, contact me today!
Shop 'n' build for a great cause...Habitat for Humanity has opened a second ReStore location. What a great idea this is! Unused building materials are donated to be sold at up to 70% discount with proceeds benefitting Habitat. Temecula already has a location and now the region's second location is open in Lake Elsinore at 570-I Central Ave. Call 471-1188 for more info and store hours.
Holiday art...There is so much art happening in Fallbrook! On November 22 from 10-5 there will be a Fallbrook Holiday Art Faire on the grounds of Pala Mesa. See www.findfallbrook.com for more information.
Olives, olives, olives...Temecula Valley Slow Food, Temecula Olive Oil Company, and Olive View Vineyard are having a November olive harvest event on November 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Generous portions of food and wine tastings will be offered for $20 on the grounds of the Temecula Olive Oil Company's Olive View Ranch, located at 46780 Hwy 371 in Aguanga. Reserve tickets here today!.
Looking for an older edition of Seen/Scene?
Seen/Scene June 12, 2009
Seen/Scene June 15, 2009
Seen/Scene June 19, 2009
Seen/Scene for Father's Day weekend, 2009
Seen/Scene June 26, 2009
Seen/Scene for Sunday, June 28, 2009
Seen/Scene for July 4th Weekend, 2009
Seen/Scene for July 11, 2009
Seen/Scene for July 22, 2009
Seen/Scene for September 14, 2009
Seen/Scene for September 27, 2009
October 12, 2009
Morning Memo
Morning Memo from Juliet for Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Good morning! If school or work feels a little empty, it's because flu (H1N1 "swine" variety and plain old seasonal) are here. Track H1N1 locally at the County public health department's site.
Our younger child was diagnosed with asthma and every winter she gets a mild cough that turns into months of late night and early morning hacking, so the day the first 1,600 H1N1 shots (not the mist, which people with asthma cannot have) arrived in Riverside County, I hustled her down to the nearest available location, the walk-in clinic in Perris.
It was pretty much exactly like you'd expect a county public health clinic to be, and in Perris, too. The guy in line in front of us was there to be seen for a possible tattoo infection.
We waited and waited and waited and finally had to leave because our older daughter was arriving home from school soon. We left without getting the shot and need to head back to brave the lines again, if there are still shots remaining in that batch of 1,600.
Thimerosol-free H1N1 shots for pregnant women are available starting today in EXTREMELY limited quantities. The nearest location for Temecula Valley residents is...the county health clinic in Perris. So go join hundreds of coughing, sniffling, and tattoo-itching Parisians (Perrisites?) if you dare.
Fever-free-ly (so far!) yours,
Juliet
THE READING LIST
Who is talking about Temecula today?
Special thanks to Tipster Scott for sending me the link to this really interesting blog about IE real estate.
* Press-Enterprise
* Californian
* Valley News
* Under the Sun
* Neighbors Newspaper
* Full Value Review
* Temecula Insider
* Temecula Eats
* Taste of Temecula
* Temecula-Murrieta Kids Guide
* Thanksgiving Feast: Temecula Blog-a-rama
* Q 103.3 Radio
* KMYT Smooth Jazz
* Only 2 Degrees
* Jeff Pack's blog the.jeffpack.prjkt
* Paul Gallaher's My Frame of Mind blog
* Stacy Nelson's Real Women Drink blog
Does your newspaper, magazine, radio station, or blog cover Temecula? Email editor@dailytemecula to be listed on The Reading List.
Help us grow - steal my code: Click here to find code to add to your website or blog. Just cut and paste the code in the box to the right of the logo. Spread the word! While you're at it, sign up to follow Daily Temecula on Twitter: @dailytemecula.
Juliet
Read older Morning Memos from Juliet
June 12, 2009
June 11, 2009
June 15, 2009
June 19, 2009
Father's Day Weekend, 2009
June 26, 2009
June 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
July 4th Weekend, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July 13, 2009
July 22, 2009
August 27, 2009
September 14, 2009
September 27, 2009
October 12, 2009
Good morning! If school or work feels a little empty, it's because flu (H1N1 "swine" variety and plain old seasonal) are here. Track H1N1 locally at the County public health department's site.
Our younger child was diagnosed with asthma and every winter she gets a mild cough that turns into months of late night and early morning hacking, so the day the first 1,600 H1N1 shots (not the mist, which people with asthma cannot have) arrived in Riverside County, I hustled her down to the nearest available location, the walk-in clinic in Perris.
It was pretty much exactly like you'd expect a county public health clinic to be, and in Perris, too. The guy in line in front of us was there to be seen for a possible tattoo infection.
We waited and waited and waited and finally had to leave because our older daughter was arriving home from school soon. We left without getting the shot and need to head back to brave the lines again, if there are still shots remaining in that batch of 1,600.
Thimerosol-free H1N1 shots for pregnant women are available starting today in EXTREMELY limited quantities. The nearest location for Temecula Valley residents is...the county health clinic in Perris. So go join hundreds of coughing, sniffling, and tattoo-itching Parisians (Perrisites?) if you dare.
Fever-free-ly (so far!) yours,
Juliet
THE READING LIST
Who is talking about Temecula today?
Special thanks to Tipster Scott for sending me the link to this really interesting blog about IE real estate.
* Press-Enterprise
* Californian
* Valley News
* Under the Sun
* Neighbors Newspaper
* Full Value Review
* Temecula Insider
* Temecula Eats
* Taste of Temecula
* Temecula-Murrieta Kids Guide
* Thanksgiving Feast: Temecula Blog-a-rama
* Q 103.3 Radio
* KMYT Smooth Jazz
* Only 2 Degrees
* Jeff Pack's blog the.jeffpack.prjkt
* Paul Gallaher's My Frame of Mind blog
* Stacy Nelson's Real Women Drink blog
Does your newspaper, magazine, radio station, or blog cover Temecula? Email editor@dailytemecula to be listed on The Reading List.
Help us grow - steal my code: Click here to find code to add to your website or blog. Just cut and paste the code in the box to the right of the logo. Spread the word! While you're at it, sign up to follow Daily Temecula on Twitter: @dailytemecula.
Juliet
Read older Morning Memos from Juliet
June 12, 2009
June 11, 2009
June 15, 2009
June 19, 2009
Father's Day Weekend, 2009
June 26, 2009
June 28, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
July 4th Weekend, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
July 13, 2009
July 22, 2009
August 27, 2009
September 14, 2009
September 27, 2009
October 12, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Seen/Scene
SEEN/SCENE
IT'S FUNNY 'CAUSE IT'S TRUE...Thanks to East Coast Tipster Cate for sending me this blog post (check out the last line for where the guy is moving to next.)
TRY THE CHERRY LIMEADE...Midwestern cult fave Sonic has a third Riv Co location. Yup, the Murrieta Hot Springs Road (just west of Margarita) location is NOW OPEN. (Other county locations are in Hemet and out in the desert in Cathedral City.) My mom and dad ate at a 50s vintage Sonic on an architectural driving tour that included Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Mom got a small sundae and Dad got a Diet Coke. I say they missed the boat! Everyone says the thing to get is the cherry limeade.)Eclectic Books owner Tess, whose shop shares a parking lot with Sonic, was spotted trying the tots.
STORMY WEATHER...A winter storm is blowing into town today with rain predicted for Monday (10/12) night. They say a year with many Daddy Longlegs (aka "Harvestman") spiders means a rainy fall and winter. Have YOU seen more spiders than usual? I know we have. Do black widows count?
DID WE JUST GET DISSED?...Check out a blogger's take on attending the Temecula Valley International Film Festival on the Focus On....page. Hey, at least they know where Temecula is, right? (Thank you, Sir, may I have another?)
VEGAS-STYLE GLAM...long-awaited Old Town hot spot The Edge is finally open. Fun, fun, fun. Temecula really doesn't have another restaurant quite like this. It would be a perfect spot for a date, girls' night out, or even an over-the-top proposal. Check it out!
COUNTRY WINE WEDDINGS....The Knot honoree Ponte is offering a 33% discount on winter weddings for up to 100 guests. Think snow-capped mountains and pleasantly cool temps on Ponte's beautiful grounds. Check out this and other deals at Ponte's site.
IT'S FUNNY 'CAUSE IT'S TRUE...Thanks to East Coast Tipster Cate for sending me this blog post (check out the last line for where the guy is moving to next.)
TRY THE CHERRY LIMEADE...Midwestern cult fave Sonic has a third Riv Co location. Yup, the Murrieta Hot Springs Road (just west of Margarita) location is NOW OPEN. (Other county locations are in Hemet and out in the desert in Cathedral City.) My mom and dad ate at a 50s vintage Sonic on an architectural driving tour that included Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Mom got a small sundae and Dad got a Diet Coke. I say they missed the boat! Everyone says the thing to get is the cherry limeade.)Eclectic Books owner Tess, whose shop shares a parking lot with Sonic, was spotted trying the tots.
STORMY WEATHER...A winter storm is blowing into town today with rain predicted for Monday (10/12) night. They say a year with many Daddy Longlegs (aka "Harvestman") spiders means a rainy fall and winter. Have YOU seen more spiders than usual? I know we have. Do black widows count?
DID WE JUST GET DISSED?...Check out a blogger's take on attending the Temecula Valley International Film Festival on the Focus On....page. Hey, at least they know where Temecula is, right? (Thank you, Sir, may I have another?)
VEGAS-STYLE GLAM...long-awaited Old Town hot spot The Edge is finally open. Fun, fun, fun. Temecula really doesn't have another restaurant quite like this. It would be a perfect spot for a date, girls' night out, or even an over-the-top proposal. Check it out!
COUNTRY WINE WEDDINGS....The Knot honoree Ponte is offering a 33% discount on winter weddings for up to 100 guests. Think snow-capped mountains and pleasantly cool temps on Ponte's beautiful grounds. Check out this and other deals at Ponte's site.
Morning Memo
Morning Memo from Juliet for Monday, October 12, 2009
Good morning! I love the smell of Purell in the morning.
Autumn is in the air. Kids are packing into school buses to head out to Peltzer Farms, an adorably cute pumpkin patch (plus pony rides, petting zoo, and pig races) in Wine Country. Anyone who has had to stand in a ten-deep line waiting for the porta-potty after the long drive out to Bates Nut Farm will appreciate having a local alternative.
This is THE month for local Disneyland season pass holders to swamp the park. Friday was a "pupil-free day" at TVUSD elementary schools and it seemed like everyone in my Facebook feed was "in line for Space Mountain" or "stuck on the 91." Tipster Carolyn reports via her sister Loretta that Disneyland reached capacity for season pass holders on Friday afternoon. Today is Columbus Day and perfect Disneyland weather -- cool but dry -- so it should be another big day at the Mouse.
Everyone seems to be sniffling and sneezing, whether with coughs, colds, allergies, H1N1 "swine" flu, or regular good ol' seasonal flu. Our oldest daughter was sick for a week with the standard variety, which included fever, chills, and body aches. The day she was better I hustled both kids off to CVS's Minute Clinic for flu shots. (I figure lightning doesn't often strike twice but who wants to have the flu twice in one year?)
Local friend and Daily Temecula Tipster Reshma recommended Minute Clinic to me last year and I was very impressed. They have a fantastic and quick computerized sign-in procedure and we were seen very quickly. Two registered nurses working together administered the shots (including measuring out a pint-sized dose for our three year old after weighing her, and examining our seven year old including taking her temperature since she had been sick earlier in the week.) They submitted insurance paperwork and our PPO insurance covered both girls' shots ($30 cost) at 100%. Plus I was able to buy all of our Halloween candy at the same time.
H1N1 "swine" flu is definitely here in Riverside County. An October 6, 2009, County Department of Public Health press release says the County is scrambling to get vaccine clinics up and running by early this week. The first doses will be nasal spray, which is not recommended for anyone with a chronic health condition (including asthma), pregnant women, and adults over age 49.
Obsessive much? Track H1N1 locally on this website.
Have a crisp and brisk fall day!
Juliet
Good morning! I love the smell of Purell in the morning.
Autumn is in the air. Kids are packing into school buses to head out to Peltzer Farms, an adorably cute pumpkin patch (plus pony rides, petting zoo, and pig races) in Wine Country. Anyone who has had to stand in a ten-deep line waiting for the porta-potty after the long drive out to Bates Nut Farm will appreciate having a local alternative.
This is THE month for local Disneyland season pass holders to swamp the park. Friday was a "pupil-free day" at TVUSD elementary schools and it seemed like everyone in my Facebook feed was "in line for Space Mountain" or "stuck on the 91." Tipster Carolyn reports via her sister Loretta that Disneyland reached capacity for season pass holders on Friday afternoon. Today is Columbus Day and perfect Disneyland weather -- cool but dry -- so it should be another big day at the Mouse.
Everyone seems to be sniffling and sneezing, whether with coughs, colds, allergies, H1N1 "swine" flu, or regular good ol' seasonal flu. Our oldest daughter was sick for a week with the standard variety, which included fever, chills, and body aches. The day she was better I hustled both kids off to CVS's Minute Clinic for flu shots. (I figure lightning doesn't often strike twice but who wants to have the flu twice in one year?)
Local friend and Daily Temecula Tipster Reshma recommended Minute Clinic to me last year and I was very impressed. They have a fantastic and quick computerized sign-in procedure and we were seen very quickly. Two registered nurses working together administered the shots (including measuring out a pint-sized dose for our three year old after weighing her, and examining our seven year old including taking her temperature since she had been sick earlier in the week.) They submitted insurance paperwork and our PPO insurance covered both girls' shots ($30 cost) at 100%. Plus I was able to buy all of our Halloween candy at the same time.
H1N1 "swine" flu is definitely here in Riverside County. An October 6, 2009, County Department of Public Health press release says the County is scrambling to get vaccine clinics up and running by early this week. The first doses will be nasal spray, which is not recommended for anyone with a chronic health condition (including asthma), pregnant women, and adults over age 49.
Obsessive much? Track H1N1 locally on this website.
Have a crisp and brisk fall day!
Juliet
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Daily Temecula - Off the Beaten Path
Daily Temecula reader Genelle sent me on over to Allo Spa for an acupressure foot massage. She knows I love pampering, AND I love a bargain. Allo doesn't disappoint on either count.
This place is hard to find. It's tucked into a nondescript office park on Enterprise Circle North (off Winchester) at 41715 Enterprise Circle North, 506-0998.
From the outside, I actually wondered if it was one of those "happy ending, no-tell" type of places, but once I got inside, I was reassured because it was soothing, serene, and immaculately clean.
I ordered my acupressure foot massage from a laminated card at the counter and was led back to an oversized chair so comfortable I almost fell asleep several times.
My masseuse offered me my choice of water or tea then got right to it, soaking my feet in warm water infused with essential oils, then massaging my feet & legs, and ending with a hot towel wrap. It was really blissful and since it's acupressure, I can practically justify it to my pocketbook not as luxury but as a necessary medical treatment.
And that's the best part: a generous half-hour treatment (she went longer than half an hour AND if you've ever had professional massage you know half an hour is a lot if all they're working on is your feet) is only $16.
So dare to venture off the beaten path and give Allo Spa a try.
This place is hard to find. It's tucked into a nondescript office park on Enterprise Circle North (off Winchester) at 41715 Enterprise Circle North, 506-0998.
From the outside, I actually wondered if it was one of those "happy ending, no-tell" type of places, but once I got inside, I was reassured because it was soothing, serene, and immaculately clean.
I ordered my acupressure foot massage from a laminated card at the counter and was led back to an oversized chair so comfortable I almost fell asleep several times.
My masseuse offered me my choice of water or tea then got right to it, soaking my feet in warm water infused with essential oils, then massaging my feet & legs, and ending with a hot towel wrap. It was really blissful and since it's acupressure, I can practically justify it to my pocketbook not as luxury but as a necessary medical treatment.
And that's the best part: a generous half-hour treatment (she went longer than half an hour AND if you've ever had professional massage you know half an hour is a lot if all they're working on is your feet) is only $16.
So dare to venture off the beaten path and give Allo Spa a try.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Seen/Scene
DID WE JUST GET DISSED?...Check out a blogger's take on attending the Temecula Valley International Film Festival on the Focus On....page. Hey, at least they know where Temecula is, right? (Thank you, Sir, may I have another?)
VEGAS-STYLE GLAM...long-awaited Old Town hot spot The Edge is finally open. Fun, fun, fun. Temecula really doesn't have another restaurant quite like this. It would be a perfect spot for a date, girls' night out, or even an over-the-top proposal. Check it out!
MICRO-WINERIES SHOWCASE NEW TALENT...coming soon (October 2 is the scheduled opening date), The Collective is a specialty tasting room featuring wines from Woodworth, Middle Ridge, Vista las Estrellas, and Fazeli. They are right next door to The Edge and will feature The Edge's small plates as well as a variety of wine tasting options.
COUNTRY WINE WEDDINGS....The Knot honoree Ponte is offering a 33% discount on winter weddings for up to 100 guests. Think snow-capped mountains and pleasantly cool temps on Ponte's beautiful grounds. Check out this and other deals at Ponte's site.
HARVEST BOUNTY...they say 2008 is going to be a good year for the wine grapes here in the Temecula wine country. Help celebrate at the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association's Harvest Celebration barrel tasting in mid-October. Buy your 2-day pass before October 5 and it's only $79.
VEGAS-STYLE GLAM...long-awaited Old Town hot spot The Edge is finally open. Fun, fun, fun. Temecula really doesn't have another restaurant quite like this. It would be a perfect spot for a date, girls' night out, or even an over-the-top proposal. Check it out!
MICRO-WINERIES SHOWCASE NEW TALENT...coming soon (October 2 is the scheduled opening date), The Collective is a specialty tasting room featuring wines from Woodworth, Middle Ridge, Vista las Estrellas, and Fazeli. They are right next door to The Edge and will feature The Edge's small plates as well as a variety of wine tasting options.
COUNTRY WINE WEDDINGS....The Knot honoree Ponte is offering a 33% discount on winter weddings for up to 100 guests. Think snow-capped mountains and pleasantly cool temps on Ponte's beautiful grounds. Check out this and other deals at Ponte's site.
HARVEST BOUNTY...they say 2008 is going to be a good year for the wine grapes here in the Temecula wine country. Help celebrate at the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association's Harvest Celebration barrel tasting in mid-October. Buy your 2-day pass before October 5 and it's only $79.
Morning Memo from Juliet - September 27, 2009
Morning Memo from Juliet for Sunday, September 27, 2009
Good morning!
I went to high school in the Santa Cruz area, which is a book lover's paradise. I was THRILLED to discover that the Temecula Valley now has a wonderful independent bookstore which reminds me of my hometown: ECLECTIC BOOKS in Murrieta.
What a hidden little gem of a shop! It won't be hidden for long since its shopping center (currently anchored by Fresh & Easy, at Margarita where it dead-ends into Murrieta Hot Springs Road) is the future site of cult favorite Sonic drive-in.
Eclectic Books sells a wide variety of new and used books, plus they have a generous, comfy seating area with tables, chairs, magazines, and even board games.
I was thrilled to discover racks with used sheet music (wow!)
I picked up a 1952 etiquette book (I collect them just for fun) and a couple of paperbacks for my third grader.
Eclectic Books warmly welcomes book clubs, browsers, sit-and-readers, and anyone else who loves the printed word. Tell them Daily Temecula sent you!
Have a relaxing day curled up with a good book.
Juliet
Good morning!
I went to high school in the Santa Cruz area, which is a book lover's paradise. I was THRILLED to discover that the Temecula Valley now has a wonderful independent bookstore which reminds me of my hometown: ECLECTIC BOOKS in Murrieta.
What a hidden little gem of a shop! It won't be hidden for long since its shopping center (currently anchored by Fresh & Easy, at Margarita where it dead-ends into Murrieta Hot Springs Road) is the future site of cult favorite Sonic drive-in.
Eclectic Books sells a wide variety of new and used books, plus they have a generous, comfy seating area with tables, chairs, magazines, and even board games.
I was thrilled to discover racks with used sheet music (wow!)
I picked up a 1952 etiquette book (I collect them just for fun) and a couple of paperbacks for my third grader.
Eclectic Books warmly welcomes book clubs, browsers, sit-and-readers, and anyone else who loves the printed word. Tell them Daily Temecula sent you!
Have a relaxing day curled up with a good book.
Juliet
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Seen/Scene
DID WE JUST GET DISSED?...Check out a blogger's take on attending the Temecula Valley International Film Festival on the Focus On....page. Hey, at least they know where Temecula is, right? (Thank you, Sir, may I have another?)
TICKLED ORANGE....Tangerine Boutique (41377 Margarita, in Bel Villagio on the outer ring of the Promenade Mall) won "Best Boutique in Murrieta/Temecula Valley" in a recent My Fox LA viewer poll. Congratulations! (And next time you're at Tangerine, check out Anela Apothecary next door (featuring an in-store studio & shop of local jeweler Tina Steinberg.) Don't drive to LA or Orange County! We have fantastic shopping right here in town.
FARMER'S MARKET PARADISE....We are lucky to have so many to choose from! I recently learned about the Bonsall Certified Farmer's Market on Sundays from 9:30 to 1:30 located at the Bonsall Community Center & Elementary School. Now Fallbrook is getting into the action on Sundays with a half-day market beginning September 6. Fallbrook Town Center Certified Farmer's Market is in the Caffe Primo parking lot on Main Street in downtown Fallbrook. Beginning on September 6 it will be held Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekly, year round.
NESTING...and while you're at the Promenade Mall , see if you can spot the bird's nest in the "R" of the Sears sign (near Sears Auto Center.) This thing is amazing, and very sturdy. We first spotted it about six months ago and it's going strong.
TICKLED ORANGE....Tangerine Boutique (41377 Margarita, in Bel Villagio on the outer ring of the Promenade Mall) won "Best Boutique in Murrieta/Temecula Valley" in a recent My Fox LA viewer poll. Congratulations! (And next time you're at Tangerine, check out Anela Apothecary next door (featuring an in-store studio & shop of local jeweler Tina Steinberg.) Don't drive to LA or Orange County! We have fantastic shopping right here in town.
FARMER'S MARKET PARADISE....We are lucky to have so many to choose from! I recently learned about the Bonsall Certified Farmer's Market on Sundays from 9:30 to 1:30 located at the Bonsall Community Center & Elementary School. Now Fallbrook is getting into the action on Sundays with a half-day market beginning September 6. Fallbrook Town Center Certified Farmer's Market is in the Caffe Primo parking lot on Main Street in downtown Fallbrook. Beginning on September 6 it will be held Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekly, year round.
NESTING...and while you're at the Promenade Mall , see if you can spot the bird's nest in the "R" of the Sears sign (near Sears Auto Center.) This thing is amazing, and very sturdy. We first spotted it about six months ago and it's going strong.
Morning Memo from Juliet
Morning Memo from Juliet for Monday, September 14, 2009
Good morning! So much is going on around town at this time of year. The local 2009 grapes are being harvested right now as I write this. Palomar Winery had a grape stomp this weekend and Ponte's is coming up on September 27 (check out Ponte's site for complete information on this fun event for the entire family.)
Peltzer Farms opens for the fall season on Saturday, September 26. We don't need to drive all the way to Bates Nut Farm for the pumpkin patch experience, and Peltzer does a fantastic job.
As we enjoy the bounty and beauty of summer-into-fall (what a glorious time of year here in town!) now is a good time to think about our quality of life here in the Temecula Valley.
I am often asked my opinion on some important local issues so today I want to share my views on two hot topics: Liberty Quarry and the new hospital on Temecula Parkway.
* I am opposed to Liberty Quarry locating a mining operation at the Santa Rosa Plateau. I join many of my friends and neighbors who are members of Save Our Southwest Hills, as well numerous local business owners, realtors (who know the crippling effect the project would have on our property values), and the scores of doctors (including my kids' pediatrician, who sees enough asthma cases already even without this project) in our wholehearted, earnest opposition to this project. I fully support the Temecula City Council in their opposition and I also support those members of the County Board of Supervisors who oppose the project.
I believe this project would cause grave harm to our local air quality on a persistent, ongoing, long-term (decades!) daily basis. The light and noise pollution would be destructive to sensitive rare wildlife who live in the area. And on a purely pragmatic level, as a homeowner, real estate investor, and small business person living and working in this community, we can't afford the dollars and cents consequences of the loss in value of our investment. The demand for quarried materials waxes and wanes with demand; the quarry itself cannot be undone as trends change. The irreversible damage is done the day the first blasting begins.
* I support the California State Department of Public Health's decision to delay construction of the new hospital on Temecula Parkway (79S) until the company which will run the hospital can PROVE it has its act together and will run it in a safe, effective manner.
I agree with everyone else who has had to be treated at Rancho Springs or Inland Valley (especially the ER.) Readers of my blog know I (un-)affectionately call Rancho Springs "Beirut ER."
Great people work there. Great doctors and great nurses have dedicated their careers to serving the people of our valley. They are given an impossible task by the company that runs the hospital. Huge fines aren't doing the trick to get through to this company that their way of doing business is UNSAFE. It's a tragedy waiting to happen.
So that's what I think. Check out Focus On... to see what some of our neighbors think of the proposed Summerhouse devleopment.
Have a sunny day!
Juliet
THE READING LIST
Who is talking about Temecula today?
Special thanks to Tipster Scott for sending me the link to this really interesting blog about IE real estate.
* Press-Enterprise
* Californian
* Valley News
* Under the Sun
* Neighbors Newspaper
* Full Value Review
* Temecula Insider
* Temecula Eats
* Thanksgiving Feast: Temecula Blog-a-rama
* Q 103.3 Radio
* KMYT Smooth Jazz
* Only 2 Degrees
* Jeff Pack's blog the.jeffpack.prjkt
* Paul Gallaher's My Frame of Mind blog
* Stacy Nelson's Real Women Drink blog
Does your newspaper, magazine, radio station, or blog cover Temecula? Email editor@dailytemecula to be listed on The Reading List.
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Juliet
Good morning! So much is going on around town at this time of year. The local 2009 grapes are being harvested right now as I write this. Palomar Winery had a grape stomp this weekend and Ponte's is coming up on September 27 (check out Ponte's site for complete information on this fun event for the entire family.)
Peltzer Farms opens for the fall season on Saturday, September 26. We don't need to drive all the way to Bates Nut Farm for the pumpkin patch experience, and Peltzer does a fantastic job.
As we enjoy the bounty and beauty of summer-into-fall (what a glorious time of year here in town!) now is a good time to think about our quality of life here in the Temecula Valley.
I am often asked my opinion on some important local issues so today I want to share my views on two hot topics: Liberty Quarry and the new hospital on Temecula Parkway.
* I am opposed to Liberty Quarry locating a mining operation at the Santa Rosa Plateau. I join many of my friends and neighbors who are members of Save Our Southwest Hills, as well numerous local business owners, realtors (who know the crippling effect the project would have on our property values), and the scores of doctors (including my kids' pediatrician, who sees enough asthma cases already even without this project) in our wholehearted, earnest opposition to this project. I fully support the Temecula City Council in their opposition and I also support those members of the County Board of Supervisors who oppose the project.
I believe this project would cause grave harm to our local air quality on a persistent, ongoing, long-term (decades!) daily basis. The light and noise pollution would be destructive to sensitive rare wildlife who live in the area. And on a purely pragmatic level, as a homeowner, real estate investor, and small business person living and working in this community, we can't afford the dollars and cents consequences of the loss in value of our investment. The demand for quarried materials waxes and wanes with demand; the quarry itself cannot be undone as trends change. The irreversible damage is done the day the first blasting begins.
* I support the California State Department of Public Health's decision to delay construction of the new hospital on Temecula Parkway (79S) until the company which will run the hospital can PROVE it has its act together and will run it in a safe, effective manner.
I agree with everyone else who has had to be treated at Rancho Springs or Inland Valley (especially the ER.) Readers of my blog know I (un-)affectionately call Rancho Springs "Beirut ER."
Great people work there. Great doctors and great nurses have dedicated their careers to serving the people of our valley. They are given an impossible task by the company that runs the hospital. Huge fines aren't doing the trick to get through to this company that their way of doing business is UNSAFE. It's a tragedy waiting to happen.
So that's what I think. Check out Focus On... to see what some of our neighbors think of the proposed Summerhouse devleopment.
Have a sunny day!
Juliet
THE READING LIST
Who is talking about Temecula today?
Special thanks to Tipster Scott for sending me the link to this really interesting blog about IE real estate.
* Press-Enterprise
* Californian
* Valley News
* Under the Sun
* Neighbors Newspaper
* Full Value Review
* Temecula Insider
* Temecula Eats
* Thanksgiving Feast: Temecula Blog-a-rama
* Q 103.3 Radio
* KMYT Smooth Jazz
* Only 2 Degrees
* Jeff Pack's blog the.jeffpack.prjkt
* Paul Gallaher's My Frame of Mind blog
* Stacy Nelson's Real Women Drink blog
Does your newspaper, magazine, radio station, or blog cover Temecula? Email editor@dailytemecula to be listed on The Reading List.
Help us grow - steal my code: Click here to find code to add to your website or blog. Just cut and paste the code in the box to the right of the logo. Spread the word! While you're at it, sign up to follow Daily Temecula on Twitter: @dailytemecula.
Juliet
Monday, September 14, 2009
Morning Memo for August 27, 2009
Good morning! Happy first day of school to students and teachers in the Temecula Unified School District. I hope your year is fantastic!
Make sure to check out our Charity & Nonprofit page here, where you can read about Gospel Fest 09 to benefit Oak Grove and Wishes for Children's upcoming golf tournament at Pechanga's Journey golf course.
This year I remembered to snap a picture of the kids as they head off to the first day of a new year...new friends, crisp new binders and freshly sharpened pencils, blank notebooks waiting to be filled in, and the promise of fun and friendship all year long.
Whatever YOUR first day of school tradition, I hope you have a little magic in your day today!
Juliet
Make sure to check out our Charity & Nonprofit page here, where you can read about Gospel Fest 09 to benefit Oak Grove and Wishes for Children's upcoming golf tournament at Pechanga's Journey golf course.
This year I remembered to snap a picture of the kids as they head off to the first day of a new year...new friends, crisp new binders and freshly sharpened pencils, blank notebooks waiting to be filled in, and the promise of fun and friendship all year long.
Whatever YOUR first day of school tradition, I hope you have a little magic in your day today!
Juliet
August 27, 2009
BREAKING FIRE NEWS@Shortbusdriveby reports via Twitter seeing a fire in Temecula at around 10:45 a.m. This RVCFire report is that a structure is fully engulfed in flames. Stay safe and watch this space for breaking fire news.
UPDATE 6:10 p.m. Thursday, August 27 -- The official Buzzelli/Bailey family site reports that the girls have been found!
UPDATED 9:05 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009, Temecula, CA: Julianne Buzzelli and Alexis Bailey are STILL MISSING. According to a trusted representative of the families, as of 9:00 a.m. today, Thursday, August 27, the girls have not been found, despite rumors circulating yesterday that they were. The families' representative advises that the most accurate source of information is their website: www.FindBuzzelliBailey.com and that information on Facebook and other outlets might be incorrect.
The families also request that volunteers continue posting flyers (available to download from their site) and that businesses are asked for permission before posting.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009: MISSING! Winchester teens (ages 15 & 16) have been missing for five days. Please view this site to stay informed. There is information that they might have been in the Pechanga Casino area so please keep your eyes and ears open. Friends at Temecula Prep, where the girls are students, say that running away would be extremely uncharacteristic for the girls. DAILY TEMECULA will report information as we get it. Media covering this story:
* Full Value Review
* Californian (North County Times)
* Press-Enterprise
* San Diego Union Tribune
UPDATE 6:10 p.m. Thursday, August 27 -- The official Buzzelli/Bailey family site reports that the girls have been found!
UPDATED 9:05 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009, Temecula, CA: Julianne Buzzelli and Alexis Bailey are STILL MISSING. According to a trusted representative of the families, as of 9:00 a.m. today, Thursday, August 27, the girls have not been found, despite rumors circulating yesterday that they were. The families' representative advises that the most accurate source of information is their website: www.FindBuzzelliBailey.com and that information on Facebook and other outlets might be incorrect.
The families also request that volunteers continue posting flyers (available to download from their site) and that businesses are asked for permission before posting.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009: MISSING! Winchester teens (ages 15 & 16) have been missing for five days. Please view this site to stay informed. There is information that they might have been in the Pechanga Casino area so please keep your eyes and ears open. Friends at Temecula Prep, where the girls are students, say that running away would be extremely uncharacteristic for the girls. DAILY TEMECULA will report information as we get it. Media covering this story:
* Full Value Review
* Californian (North County Times)
* Press-Enterprise
* San Diego Union Tribune
Thursday, August 27, 2009
BREAKING NEWS: Buzzelli & Bailey girls FOUND
The official family website for the missing girls, www.findbuzzellibailey.com, reports that they have been found. There is no additional detail up on that site yet.
There have been many rumors of spottings and even rumors that they were found yesterday, but according to family representatives the most accurate information from this case is on the official site.
I'll post more information here and on Daily Temecula as I get it.
There have been many rumors of spottings and even rumors that they were found yesterday, but according to family representatives the most accurate information from this case is on the official site.
I'll post more information here and on Daily Temecula as I get it.
Summerhouse Temecula - Proposed Transitional Housing Project
Californian article
Are you a local resident or business person with opinions (yea or nay) about this project?
Contact me at editor@dailytemecula.com with your views. Please include your first and last name and city of residence. Also let me know how you would like me to identify you on the Daily Temecula site: first and last name, first name only, "local resident," e.g.
Are you a local resident or business person with opinions (yea or nay) about this project?
Contact me at editor@dailytemecula.com with your views. Please include your first and last name and city of residence. Also let me know how you would like me to identify you on the Daily Temecula site: first and last name, first name only, "local resident," e.g.
Buzzelli & Bailey Girls STILL MISSING
I spoke by phone with a family representative this morning and as of 9:00 a.m. today, Thursday, August 27, the girls are STILL MISSING.
There have been many rumors circulating including a widespread rumor yesterday (Wednesday) that the girls were found.
The family representative I spoke with expressed concern that rumors will distract from finding the girls. She emphasized that the best place for accurate information is the website created by the girls' familiies: www.findbuzzellibailey.com.
I will update Daily Temecula's main site whenever there is new information.
There have been many rumors circulating including a widespread rumor yesterday (Wednesday) that the girls were found.
The family representative I spoke with expressed concern that rumors will distract from finding the girls. She emphasized that the best place for accurate information is the website created by the girls' familiies: www.findbuzzellibailey.com.
I will update Daily Temecula's main site whenever there is new information.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Seen/Scene for July 22, 2009
SEEN/SCENE
IT'S A FREEBIE!!!...Temecula's newest fitness sensation Sweat Cardio & Yoga offers FREE classes for kids ages 6-12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. For the next three Tuesdays (July 14, 21, and 28) Sweat teams up with Premier Martial Arts (formerly Xtreme Fit) to offer a martial arts-based class. Got younger kids? Sweat also offers Mommy & Me for kids ages 18 mos to 3 yrs. Check out their schedule of classes and complete details at their website and while you're browsing, check out the Premier Martial Arts site too. Premier is THE destination for krav maga for all ages in the Temecula Valley. Some of the fittest women I know in Temecula are big fans of "krav."
COOL DOWN, SUDS UP, AND IT'S FOR CHARITY...on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dogtopia (27629 Commerce Center Drive, 506-1200, www.dogdaycare.com/temecula) is having a charity dog wash to benefit the Murrieta Police Dept K9 unit. For $10 you get a "wash, spritz, and bandana." Sounds too cute to shake (or throw & fetch) a stick at.
SIPPING & SAMPLING...PLUS ART & ARTISTS...Fallbrook's Wine & a Bite Art Walk series continues on the evening of July 18 from 5-7 p.m. in Fallbrook's historic downtown. More info is at www.findfallbrook.com. Future 2009 art walks are planned for August 15 and Sept 19.
SIPPING...TEA! (HOT, ICED, SHAKEN...)...Also on Saturday, July 18, California Tea and Coffee Brewery (40315 Winchester, at Margarita in the Longs Drugs center near Anthony's Ristorante) celebrates their one year anniversary. Come in from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and get a coupon for a free tea when you make a drink purchase.
ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT TO VOTE!...Visitors to Parents Connect can vote once each day until July 15 in the national survey of Best Local Places. Cruise on over to their San Diego category and cast your daily vote for Old Town's own Temecula Children's Museum aka Pennypickles.
IT'S A FREEBIE!!!...Temecula's newest fitness sensation Sweat Cardio & Yoga offers FREE classes for kids ages 6-12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. For the next three Tuesdays (July 14, 21, and 28) Sweat teams up with Premier Martial Arts (formerly Xtreme Fit) to offer a martial arts-based class. Got younger kids? Sweat also offers Mommy & Me for kids ages 18 mos to 3 yrs. Check out their schedule of classes and complete details at their website and while you're browsing, check out the Premier Martial Arts site too. Premier is THE destination for krav maga for all ages in the Temecula Valley. Some of the fittest women I know in Temecula are big fans of "krav."
COOL DOWN, SUDS UP, AND IT'S FOR CHARITY...on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dogtopia (27629 Commerce Center Drive, 506-1200, www.dogdaycare.com/temecula) is having a charity dog wash to benefit the Murrieta Police Dept K9 unit. For $10 you get a "wash, spritz, and bandana." Sounds too cute to shake (or throw & fetch) a stick at.
SIPPING & SAMPLING...PLUS ART & ARTISTS...Fallbrook's Wine & a Bite Art Walk series continues on the evening of July 18 from 5-7 p.m. in Fallbrook's historic downtown. More info is at www.findfallbrook.com. Future 2009 art walks are planned for August 15 and Sept 19.
SIPPING...TEA! (HOT, ICED, SHAKEN...)...Also on Saturday, July 18, California Tea and Coffee Brewery (40315 Winchester, at Margarita in the Longs Drugs center near Anthony's Ristorante) celebrates their one year anniversary. Come in from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and get a coupon for a free tea when you make a drink purchase.
ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT TO VOTE!...Visitors to Parents Connect can vote once each day until July 15 in the national survey of Best Local Places. Cruise on over to their San Diego category and cast your daily vote for Old Town's own Temecula Children's Museum aka Pennypickles.
Morning Memo for August 1, 2009
Whew! How did it get to be almost August? For those of us with kids in Temecula Valley Unified School District schools, nine weeks is too short! I grew up in the 70s, back when summer vacation sprawled all the way from early June until after Labor Day. (Ditto for my New York-bred husband, only we didn't have to contend with snow days.)
I am bound & determined to squeeze every last droplet of fun & relaxation out of this summer. Check out my blog, where my kids and I are working on the Summer 101 List. Will we finish before school starts? It might be a photo finish!
What's doing this weekend? Tomorrow, August 1, you can check out the GRAND OPENING of Delaney's in Old Town (and if you missed it, read all about it and see pictures in the Focus On... section of Daily Temecula.)
Also, did you know Pizza Fusion (on Winchester across from the Barnes & Noble side of the Promenade Mall, in the Trader Joe's shopping center) has free pizza Fridays? Follow them on Twitter (@pizzafusion, @PizzaFusion951) for the lowdown.
A friend asked me the other day, "Is there a 'season' or 'better time' to go wine tasting in Temecula?"
I say every day is a great day for wine tasting in Temecula, whether you are at a winery, tasting room, or one of our cool new regional wine bars. But psst!!!!! Go on a weekday.
Have a wonderful day here in town or wherever your travels may take you!
Juliet
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Juliet
I am bound & determined to squeeze every last droplet of fun & relaxation out of this summer. Check out my blog, where my kids and I are working on the Summer 101 List. Will we finish before school starts? It might be a photo finish!
What's doing this weekend? Tomorrow, August 1, you can check out the GRAND OPENING of Delaney's in Old Town (and if you missed it, read all about it and see pictures in the Focus On... section of Daily Temecula.)
Also, did you know Pizza Fusion (on Winchester across from the Barnes & Noble side of the Promenade Mall, in the Trader Joe's shopping center) has free pizza Fridays? Follow them on Twitter (@pizzafusion, @PizzaFusion951) for the lowdown.
A friend asked me the other day, "Is there a 'season' or 'better time' to go wine tasting in Temecula?"
I say every day is a great day for wine tasting in Temecula, whether you are at a winery, tasting room, or one of our cool new regional wine bars. But psst!!!!! Go on a weekday.
Have a wonderful day here in town or wherever your travels may take you!
Juliet
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Juliet
Friday, July 31, 2009
Morning Memo for July 22, 2009
Happy HOT morning! Whew! I hope you are getting through this latest heat wave okay. Here's my favorite easy herbal iced tea recipe, which I've adapted over the years trying to duplicate the fantastic tea served at Native Foods in Palm Desert:
Pour boiling water over 4 Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger and 4 Lemon Zinger tea bags; steep 10 minutes and add 2 c apple juice. Chill & serve over ice garnished with fresh mint.
My neighbor had a scary night with her young son in the emergency room recently after he spent a long afternoon in the sun without drinking enough. He was in a swimming pool but still became dangerously dehydrated and over-exposed to the sun. Remember to keep drinking even if you feel cool and avoid direct sun during the hottest part of the day.
Meet me at a tweet-up and happy hour tomorrow, Thursday, July 23, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Miramonte Winery (33410 Rancho California Road), hosted by KKsWebs.
Daily Temecula will be at San Diego Comic-Con! I'm sure I'll have some fun pictures to share. Have a fantastic day!
Pour boiling water over 4 Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger and 4 Lemon Zinger tea bags; steep 10 minutes and add 2 c apple juice. Chill & serve over ice garnished with fresh mint.
My neighbor had a scary night with her young son in the emergency room recently after he spent a long afternoon in the sun without drinking enough. He was in a swimming pool but still became dangerously dehydrated and over-exposed to the sun. Remember to keep drinking even if you feel cool and avoid direct sun during the hottest part of the day.
Meet me at a tweet-up and happy hour tomorrow, Thursday, July 23, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Miramonte Winery (33410 Rancho California Road), hosted by KKsWebs.
Daily Temecula will be at San Diego Comic-Con! I'm sure I'll have some fun pictures to share. Have a fantastic day!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Morning Memo for July 14, 2009
Wednesday, July 14, 2009
THE READING LIST
Who is talking about Temecula today?
* Press-Enterprise
* Californian
* Valley News
* Under the Sun
* Neighbors Newspaper
* Full Value Review
* Temecula Insider
* Temecula Eats
* Thanksgiving Feast: Temecula Blog-a-rama
* Q 103.3 Radio
* KMYT Smooth Jazz
* Only 2 Degrees
Does your newspaper, magazine, radio station, or blog cover Temecula? Email editor@dailytemecula to be listed on The Reading List.
MORNING MEMO FROM JULIET for Wednesday, July 14, 2009:
Good morning!
Help us grow - steal my code: Click here to find code to add to your website or blog. Just cut and paste the code in the box to the right of the logo. Spread the word!
Our list of Twitter followers continues to grow daily. If you tweet in Temecula I promise I'll read your tweets too. I love keeping up to date on what's going on...especially when I read great tweets like the Twitter buzz yesterday about the shirtless guys (cute guys, I am assured) manning a car wash near Chick-Fil-A. Now that's news!
Not on Twitter yet? It's fun (and a little addictive.) Creating an account is easy and you'll catch on fast. If I can do it, anyone can! Follow me: @dailytemecula.
It's shaping up to be a busy week here in Temecula. Check out where Daily Temecula has been lately (we have pictures!)
Don't miss pictures from Great Harvest Bread Co. on the "Focus On..." page. Great Harvest is a cute little shop and their bread is great. I cannot stop eating their cinnamon raisin bread, which I love to eat toasted with cold unsalted butter or as a sandwich with crunchy peanut butter. Yum!
Are YOU having a busy summer? Send me your pics and I'll put 'em up!
If you're like me, rocketing through your day, don't forget to take a minute to stop and smell the roses.
Juliet
THE READING LIST
Who is talking about Temecula today?
* Press-Enterprise
* Californian
* Valley News
* Under the Sun
* Neighbors Newspaper
* Full Value Review
* Temecula Insider
* Temecula Eats
* Thanksgiving Feast: Temecula Blog-a-rama
* Q 103.3 Radio
* KMYT Smooth Jazz
* Only 2 Degrees
Does your newspaper, magazine, radio station, or blog cover Temecula? Email editor@dailytemecula to be listed on The Reading List.
MORNING MEMO FROM JULIET for Wednesday, July 14, 2009:
Good morning!
Help us grow - steal my code: Click here to find code to add to your website or blog. Just cut and paste the code in the box to the right of the logo. Spread the word!
Our list of Twitter followers continues to grow daily. If you tweet in Temecula I promise I'll read your tweets too. I love keeping up to date on what's going on...especially when I read great tweets like the Twitter buzz yesterday about the shirtless guys (cute guys, I am assured) manning a car wash near Chick-Fil-A. Now that's news!
Not on Twitter yet? It's fun (and a little addictive.) Creating an account is easy and you'll catch on fast. If I can do it, anyone can! Follow me: @dailytemecula.
It's shaping up to be a busy week here in Temecula. Check out where Daily Temecula has been lately (we have pictures!)
Don't miss pictures from Great Harvest Bread Co. on the "Focus On..." page. Great Harvest is a cute little shop and their bread is great. I cannot stop eating their cinnamon raisin bread, which I love to eat toasted with cold unsalted butter or as a sandwich with crunchy peanut butter. Yum!
Are YOU having a busy summer? Send me your pics and I'll put 'em up!
If you're like me, rocketing through your day, don't forget to take a minute to stop and smell the roses.
Juliet
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Morning Memo for July 13, 2009
I was up before the birds this morning brewing a thermos of Paris tea from Old Town Spice Merchants and warming a generous slice of Great Harvest Bread Co's cinnamon raisin toast with butter for my drive to downtown LA to pick up our daughters, who spent a week in Santa Cruz with their grandparents.
They trekked home on Amtrak's Coast Starlight and enjoyed a day in what my LA-bred parents call "the new LA." Pershing Square, the Downtown branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, Disney Concert Hall: everything was beautiful, gleaming, polished, and clean. If you haven't been to downtown LA lately (and I know we Temeculans sometimes don't go there often since it's a big drive especially with traffic), make plans to check it out.
At breakfast at downtown LA's Checkers Hotel I very fortuitously met up with Vaughan Lazar, president and co-founder of Pizza Fusion. He is based in Florida but is in town to check out their Santa Monica outpost. I raved about our Temecula store (even the kids had raves, especially for the wiki stix.) If you haven't been to Pizza Fusion yet, definitely check them out (they are on Winchester across from the Promenade Mall near Trader Joe's.)
Now it's onward and upward to a busy week. Whatever you choose to do, make it fabulous!
They trekked home on Amtrak's Coast Starlight and enjoyed a day in what my LA-bred parents call "the new LA." Pershing Square, the Downtown branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, Disney Concert Hall: everything was beautiful, gleaming, polished, and clean. If you haven't been to downtown LA lately (and I know we Temeculans sometimes don't go there often since it's a big drive especially with traffic), make plans to check it out.
At breakfast at downtown LA's Checkers Hotel I very fortuitously met up with Vaughan Lazar, president and co-founder of Pizza Fusion. He is based in Florida but is in town to check out their Santa Monica outpost. I raved about our Temecula store (even the kids had raves, especially for the wiki stix.) If you haven't been to Pizza Fusion yet, definitely check them out (they are on Winchester across from the Promenade Mall near Trader Joe's.)
Now it's onward and upward to a busy week. Whatever you choose to do, make it fabulous!
Seen/Scene for July 13, 2009
WHO DID I SEE TODAY?
Watch this space for pictures of the wekend around town, including Fitwize 4 Kids' great Guitar Hero contest and giveaway!
SEEN/SCENE
SHUTTERED...locally-owned businesses Tamarindo and All About Paper closed their doors this month. Sorry to see you go...
UPCOMING...Fallbrook's Wine & a Bite Art Walk series continues on the evening of July 18 from 5-7 p.m. in Fallbrook's historic downtown. More info is at www.findfallbrook.com. Future 2009 art walks are planned for August 15 and Sept 19.
SIPPING & CHATTING....Several groups of ladies of various ages heading into Old Town's Truffles & Lace Tea Parlor. Temecula's newest workout sensation Sweat Cardio & Yoga informs Daily Temecula via Twitter that Truffles & Lace is a lot of fun. Can't wait to check it out!
Here's what their menu looked like a few days ago. There's lots of tea too, of course.
ROLLING, ROLLING, ROLLING...Have you ridden the Temecula Trolley yet?! Free rides started this weekend. The story is that this trolley service, which links up Harveston to the Promenade Mall and Old Town, was part of a deal the Harveston developers made with the city to help alleviate traffic.
The trolley is free at least through the end of this year. It sounds like a lot of fun so check it out! Trolley signs are up on Ynez near the car dealerships. Next time your car is being serviced at DCH or Paradise you can trolley on over to Old Town. Check out the complete schedule and route map here.
SO MANY SPAS, SO LITTLE TIME...Walking through Old Town we were intrigued by the lovely remodeled exterior of the Old Town Temecula Salon & Day Spa (41925 Third Street, in Old Town just east of Front Street.) This is near the new location of Old Town favorite Sweet Lumpy's BBQ (now at 41915 Third Street.)
STOCKING THE SHELVES...Jordan Stone, proprietor of newly opened Delaney's Market, gets a little (lot?!) of help from her daughter, plus a friend who stopped by to check out the market's first few days and say hi:
GET OUT THE VOTE!...Visitors to Parents Connect can vote once each day until July 15 in the national survey of Best Local Places. Cruise on over to their San Diego category and cast your daily vote for Old Town's own Temecula Children's Museum, whose name was offiically changed to Pennypickles. Everyone always calls it that so news of the name change was anti-climactic.
Watch this space for pictures of the wekend around town, including Fitwize 4 Kids' great Guitar Hero contest and giveaway!
SEEN/SCENE
SHUTTERED...locally-owned businesses Tamarindo and All About Paper closed their doors this month. Sorry to see you go...
UPCOMING...Fallbrook's Wine & a Bite Art Walk series continues on the evening of July 18 from 5-7 p.m. in Fallbrook's historic downtown. More info is at www.findfallbrook.com. Future 2009 art walks are planned for August 15 and Sept 19.
SIPPING & CHATTING....Several groups of ladies of various ages heading into Old Town's Truffles & Lace Tea Parlor. Temecula's newest workout sensation Sweat Cardio & Yoga informs Daily Temecula via Twitter that Truffles & Lace is a lot of fun. Can't wait to check it out!
Here's what their menu looked like a few days ago. There's lots of tea too, of course.
ROLLING, ROLLING, ROLLING...Have you ridden the Temecula Trolley yet?! Free rides started this weekend. The story is that this trolley service, which links up Harveston to the Promenade Mall and Old Town, was part of a deal the Harveston developers made with the city to help alleviate traffic.
The trolley is free at least through the end of this year. It sounds like a lot of fun so check it out! Trolley signs are up on Ynez near the car dealerships. Next time your car is being serviced at DCH or Paradise you can trolley on over to Old Town. Check out the complete schedule and route map here.
SO MANY SPAS, SO LITTLE TIME...Walking through Old Town we were intrigued by the lovely remodeled exterior of the Old Town Temecula Salon & Day Spa (41925 Third Street, in Old Town just east of Front Street.) This is near the new location of Old Town favorite Sweet Lumpy's BBQ (now at 41915 Third Street.)
STOCKING THE SHELVES...Jordan Stone, proprietor of newly opened Delaney's Market, gets a little (lot?!) of help from her daughter, plus a friend who stopped by to check out the market's first few days and say hi:
GET OUT THE VOTE!...Visitors to Parents Connect can vote once each day until July 15 in the national survey of Best Local Places. Cruise on over to their San Diego category and cast your daily vote for Old Town's own Temecula Children's Museum, whose name was offiically changed to Pennypickles. Everyone always calls it that so news of the name change was anti-climactic.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Morning Memo for July 11, 2009
Daily Temecula's intrepid crew of scienticians has been hard at work analyzing raw data to bring you....The Yogurt Index, our arguably statistically-relevant measure of a city's quality of life.
Manhattan has a population approaching two million yet their YI pales in comparison to Temecula's. How? Our 100,000(ish) population enjoys 15 (at last count) frozen yogurt shops. Factor in Murrieta's 100,000(ish) population as well and the two-city region is a veritable yogurt powerhouse, weighing in stronger than such traditional yogurt strongholds as Orange County's Irvine (population over 200,000 with a measly nine shops.)
And, we have Pinkberry.
Yup, Pinkberry, which created a sensation by backing up traffic as celebrities double parked to run in for their fix of original tart with fresh fruit topping, has a Temecula outpost on Winchester Avenue near Trader Joe's.
Irvine has a Pinkberry now, too (at the Spectrum.) See? Yogurt everywhere!
We are also the home of local franchise sensation White Lime, whose adorable shops and tasty yogurt are causing a frosty stir.
Yogurt Point. Another Yogurt Point. Mangoz. Wild Mango. Yogurt Island. And the list goes on...
So do you miss ice cream? Or are you happier with self-serve by the ounce with fresh toppings and clean rocks, pebbles, tile, and hip mod furniture?
Send me your yogurt stories. Love it? Hate it? Eat it daily? Eat it for breakfast? Eat it on a date? Did your kids get a White Lime gift certificate as their prize from the summer reading program at the Temecula Library?
FULL YOGURT INDEX REPORT COMING SOON!<
...and speaking of yogurt, I had a chance to hang out with Fabian on the job at family-owned Wild Mango Yogurt. He'd just invented a new flavor (Jolly Rancher green apple) and the shop was jumping. Wild Mango is in the former Baskin-Robbins store on Margarita and Rancho California, in the Baron's shopping center.
Wild Mango is one of several shops joining in Eye Appeal Optometry's open house TODAY, featuring raffles, prizes, freebies, and a live broadcast by local smooth jazz station 94.5 (KMYT.) Other merchants participating include: Joie de Vie Scents & Decor; Starbucks; Barons; Great Harvest Bread Co; and Fitwize 4 Kids.
The main event in town this weekend is the Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival. There's not a hotel room to be found in town this weekend. Going to hear some jazz? Enjoy!
Daily Temecula reader Freida Hall advised me to grab a glass of sangria and settle in for a terrific sounding event tomorrow (Sunday, July 12) at Keyways Winery: Jacqui Foreman performing in an open-air concert from 2-6 p.m. Check out Foreman's website and the Keyways site for more info.
Whatever you end up doing with your weekend, make it fun & relaxing!
Juliet
Manhattan has a population approaching two million yet their YI pales in comparison to Temecula's. How? Our 100,000(ish) population enjoys 15 (at last count) frozen yogurt shops. Factor in Murrieta's 100,000(ish) population as well and the two-city region is a veritable yogurt powerhouse, weighing in stronger than such traditional yogurt strongholds as Orange County's Irvine (population over 200,000 with a measly nine shops.)
And, we have Pinkberry.
Yup, Pinkberry, which created a sensation by backing up traffic as celebrities double parked to run in for their fix of original tart with fresh fruit topping, has a Temecula outpost on Winchester Avenue near Trader Joe's.
Irvine has a Pinkberry now, too (at the Spectrum.) See? Yogurt everywhere!
We are also the home of local franchise sensation White Lime, whose adorable shops and tasty yogurt are causing a frosty stir.
Yogurt Point. Another Yogurt Point. Mangoz. Wild Mango. Yogurt Island. And the list goes on...
So do you miss ice cream? Or are you happier with self-serve by the ounce with fresh toppings and clean rocks, pebbles, tile, and hip mod furniture?
Send me your yogurt stories. Love it? Hate it? Eat it daily? Eat it for breakfast? Eat it on a date? Did your kids get a White Lime gift certificate as their prize from the summer reading program at the Temecula Library?
FULL YOGURT INDEX REPORT COMING SOON!<
...and speaking of yogurt, I had a chance to hang out with Fabian on the job at family-owned Wild Mango Yogurt. He'd just invented a new flavor (Jolly Rancher green apple) and the shop was jumping. Wild Mango is in the former Baskin-Robbins store on Margarita and Rancho California, in the Baron's shopping center.
Wild Mango is one of several shops joining in Eye Appeal Optometry's open house TODAY, featuring raffles, prizes, freebies, and a live broadcast by local smooth jazz station 94.5 (KMYT.) Other merchants participating include: Joie de Vie Scents & Decor; Starbucks; Barons; Great Harvest Bread Co; and Fitwize 4 Kids.
The main event in town this weekend is the Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival. There's not a hotel room to be found in town this weekend. Going to hear some jazz? Enjoy!
Daily Temecula reader Freida Hall advised me to grab a glass of sangria and settle in for a terrific sounding event tomorrow (Sunday, July 12) at Keyways Winery: Jacqui Foreman performing in an open-air concert from 2-6 p.m. Check out Foreman's website and the Keyways site for more info.
Whatever you end up doing with your weekend, make it fun & relaxing!
Juliet
Friday, July 10, 2009
Seen/Scene from July 4th Weekend, 2009
CHECK IT OUT!
Daily Temecula pays a visit to California Tea & Coffee Brewery, where we spot regular customer Alisha Roberts cooling down with a custom mint-chocolate creation. Check out "FOCUS ON..." for more pictures!
SEEN/SCENE
SIPPING & CHATTING....Several groups of ladies of various ages heading into Old Town's Truffles & Lace Tea Parlor. Temecula's newest workout sensation Sweat Cardio & Yoga informs Daily Temecula via Twitter that Truffles & Lace is a lot of fun. Can't wait to check it out!
Here's what their menu looked like a few days ago. There's lots of tea too, of course.
ROLLING, ROLLING, ROLLING...Have you ridden the Temecula Trolley yet?! Free rides started this weekend. The story is that this trolley service, which links up Harveston to the Promenade Mall and Old Town, was part of a deal the Harveston developers made with the city to help alleviate traffic.
The trolley is free at least through the end of this year. It sounds like a lot of fun so check it out! Trolley signs are up on Ynez near the car dealerships. Next time your car is being serviced at DCH or Paradise you can trolley on over to Old Town. Check out the complete schedule and route map here.
SO MANY SPAS, SO LITTLE TIME...Walking through Old Town we were intrigued by the lovely remodeled exterior of the Old Town Temecula Salon & Day Spa (41925 Third Street, in Old Town just east of Front Street.) This is near the new location of Old Town favorite Sweet Lumpy's BBQ (now at 41915 Third Street.)
STOCKING THE SHELVES...Jordan Stone, proprietor of newly opened Delaney's Market, gets a little (lot?!) of help from her daughter, plus a friend who stopped by to check out the market's first few days and say hi:
GET OUT THE VOTE!...Visitors to Parents Connect can vote once each day until July 15 in the national survey of Best Local Places. Cruise on over to their San Diego category and cast your daily vote for Old Town's own Temecula Children's Museum, whose name was offiically changed to Pennypickles. Everyone always calls it that so news of the name change was anti-climactic.
Daily Temecula pays a visit to California Tea & Coffee Brewery, where we spot regular customer Alisha Roberts cooling down with a custom mint-chocolate creation. Check out "FOCUS ON..." for more pictures!
SEEN/SCENE
SIPPING & CHATTING....Several groups of ladies of various ages heading into Old Town's Truffles & Lace Tea Parlor. Temecula's newest workout sensation Sweat Cardio & Yoga informs Daily Temecula via Twitter that Truffles & Lace is a lot of fun. Can't wait to check it out!
Here's what their menu looked like a few days ago. There's lots of tea too, of course.
ROLLING, ROLLING, ROLLING...Have you ridden the Temecula Trolley yet?! Free rides started this weekend. The story is that this trolley service, which links up Harveston to the Promenade Mall and Old Town, was part of a deal the Harveston developers made with the city to help alleviate traffic.
The trolley is free at least through the end of this year. It sounds like a lot of fun so check it out! Trolley signs are up on Ynez near the car dealerships. Next time your car is being serviced at DCH or Paradise you can trolley on over to Old Town. Check out the complete schedule and route map here.
SO MANY SPAS, SO LITTLE TIME...Walking through Old Town we were intrigued by the lovely remodeled exterior of the Old Town Temecula Salon & Day Spa (41925 Third Street, in Old Town just east of Front Street.) This is near the new location of Old Town favorite Sweet Lumpy's BBQ (now at 41915 Third Street.)
STOCKING THE SHELVES...Jordan Stone, proprietor of newly opened Delaney's Market, gets a little (lot?!) of help from her daughter, plus a friend who stopped by to check out the market's first few days and say hi:
GET OUT THE VOTE!...Visitors to Parents Connect can vote once each day until July 15 in the national survey of Best Local Places. Cruise on over to their San Diego category and cast your daily vote for Old Town's own Temecula Children's Museum, whose name was offiically changed to Pennypickles. Everyone always calls it that so news of the name change was anti-climactic.
Morning Memo for July 4th Weekend, 2009
Daily Temecula's intrepid crew of scienticians has been hard at work analyzing raw data to bring you....The Yogurt Index, our arguably statistically-relevant measure of a city's quality of life.
Manhattan has a population approaching two million yet their YI pales in comparison to Temecula's. How? Our 100,000(ish) population enjoys 15 (at last count) frozen yogurt shops. Factor in Murrieta's 100,000(ish) population as well and the two-city region is a veritable yogurt powerhouse, weighing in stronger than such traditional yogurt strongholds as Orange County's Irvine (population over 200,000 with a measly nine shops.)
And, we have Pinkberry.
Yup, Pinkberry, which created a sensation by backing up traffic as celebrities double parked to run in for their fix of original tart with fresh fruit topping, has a Temecula outpost on Winchester Avenue near Trader Joe's.
Irvine has a Pinkberry now, too (at the Spectrum.) See? Yogurt everywhere!
We are also the home of local franchise sensation White Lime, whose adorable shops and tasty yogurt are causing a frosty stir.
Yogurt Point. Another Yogurt Point. Mangoz. Wild Mango. Yogurt Island. And the list goes on...
So do you miss ice cream? Or are you happier with self-serve by the ounce with fresh toppings and clean rocks, pebbles, tile, and hip mod furniture?
Send me your yogurt stories. Love it? Hate it? Eat it daily? Eat it for breakfast? Eat it on a date? Did your kids get a White Lime gift certificate as their prize from the summer reading program at the Temecula Library?
FULL YOGURT INDEX REPORT COMING SOON!
Good morning!
Help us grow - steal my code: Click here to find code to add to your website or blog. Just cut and paste the code in the box to the right of the logo. Spread the word!
Feeling tipsy? I want your pictures, ideas & info about what's going on in the Temecula Valley. Email me at editor@dailytemecula.com.
Follow Daily Temecula on Twitter (@dailytemecula)
. The Twitter feed on this page is broken. Did I break Twitter, or did Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, the Orange Glo guy, and the people of Iran? There's plenty of blame to go around.
Locals were burning up Twitter with reports of TEMECULA ON FIRE!!! but luckily our amazing, awesome firefighters did a fantastic job and as of now (Friday morning, July 2, 2009) the fire is reported over 75% contained. See "BREAKING NEWS" above for the latest.
We are road-tripping this weekend up to the Santa Cruz area to spend the Fourth of July weekend with friends and family. Please stay safe & especially play safe this weekend (fire danger is clearly HIGH now) and remember to designate a driver if you're somewhere alcohol is being served.
(Cautionary note: Growing Pains' Tracy Gold got her infamous bad-mug-shot DUI after a Labor Day family BBQ. Let her be a warning to us all. No bad mascara-streaked mug shots, please. In all seriousness she flipped her car with young children in it. Please be safe! I don't want to come back to town to read about YOUR DUI.
UPCOMING IN DAILY TEMECULA:
I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself. I stopped in at Anela Apothecary's brand new, beautiful location near Tangerine Boutique in the Bel Villagio Center on Margarita Avenue on the outer ring of the Promenade Mall. What a makeover they have had! The previous shop was lovely but a little cramped and their new digs are fabulous.
Michael of Anela tells me their grand opening party was a blast, with a packed store full of locals and even some out-of-town fans drinking champagne and enjoying luxe treatment from a celebrity nail expert from NYC!
AND....local favorite jeweler Tina Steinberg, who is spotted EVERYWHERE these days (recently seen at Delaney's in Old Town where her jewelry is proudly sold, plus the Old Town Farmer's Market on Saturdays), has a location inside Anela. I ran in and found a perfect little locket necklace for my mom's birthday and will return for Tina to custom make charms to fit inside. Score!
Manhattan has a population approaching two million yet their YI pales in comparison to Temecula's. How? Our 100,000(ish) population enjoys 15 (at last count) frozen yogurt shops. Factor in Murrieta's 100,000(ish) population as well and the two-city region is a veritable yogurt powerhouse, weighing in stronger than such traditional yogurt strongholds as Orange County's Irvine (population over 200,000 with a measly nine shops.)
And, we have Pinkberry.
Yup, Pinkberry, which created a sensation by backing up traffic as celebrities double parked to run in for their fix of original tart with fresh fruit topping, has a Temecula outpost on Winchester Avenue near Trader Joe's.
Irvine has a Pinkberry now, too (at the Spectrum.) See? Yogurt everywhere!
We are also the home of local franchise sensation White Lime, whose adorable shops and tasty yogurt are causing a frosty stir.
Yogurt Point. Another Yogurt Point. Mangoz. Wild Mango. Yogurt Island. And the list goes on...
So do you miss ice cream? Or are you happier with self-serve by the ounce with fresh toppings and clean rocks, pebbles, tile, and hip mod furniture?
Send me your yogurt stories. Love it? Hate it? Eat it daily? Eat it for breakfast? Eat it on a date? Did your kids get a White Lime gift certificate as their prize from the summer reading program at the Temecula Library?
FULL YOGURT INDEX REPORT COMING SOON!
Good morning!
Help us grow - steal my code: Click here to find code to add to your website or blog. Just cut and paste the code in the box to the right of the logo. Spread the word!
Feeling tipsy? I want your pictures, ideas & info about what's going on in the Temecula Valley. Email me at editor@dailytemecula.com.
Follow Daily Temecula on Twitter (@dailytemecula)
. The Twitter feed on this page is broken. Did I break Twitter, or did Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, the Orange Glo guy, and the people of Iran? There's plenty of blame to go around.
Locals were burning up Twitter with reports of TEMECULA ON FIRE!!! but luckily our amazing, awesome firefighters did a fantastic job and as of now (Friday morning, July 2, 2009) the fire is reported over 75% contained. See "BREAKING NEWS" above for the latest.
We are road-tripping this weekend up to the Santa Cruz area to spend the Fourth of July weekend with friends and family. Please stay safe & especially play safe this weekend (fire danger is clearly HIGH now) and remember to designate a driver if you're somewhere alcohol is being served.
(Cautionary note: Growing Pains' Tracy Gold got her infamous bad-mug-shot DUI after a Labor Day family BBQ. Let her be a warning to us all. No bad mascara-streaked mug shots, please. In all seriousness she flipped her car with young children in it. Please be safe! I don't want to come back to town to read about YOUR DUI.
UPCOMING IN DAILY TEMECULA:
I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself. I stopped in at Anela Apothecary's brand new, beautiful location near Tangerine Boutique in the Bel Villagio Center on Margarita Avenue on the outer ring of the Promenade Mall. What a makeover they have had! The previous shop was lovely but a little cramped and their new digs are fabulous.
Michael of Anela tells me their grand opening party was a blast, with a packed store full of locals and even some out-of-town fans drinking champagne and enjoying luxe treatment from a celebrity nail expert from NYC!
AND....local favorite jeweler Tina Steinberg, who is spotted EVERYWHERE these days (recently seen at Delaney's in Old Town where her jewelry is proudly sold, plus the Old Town Farmer's Market on Saturdays), has a location inside Anela. I ran in and found a perfect little locket necklace for my mom's birthday and will return for Tina to custom make charms to fit inside. Score!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Morning Memo from Juliet for Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Morning Memo for Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Daily Temecula's intrepid crew of scienticians has been hard at work analyzing raw data to bring you....The Yogurt Index, our arguably statistically-relevant measure of a city's quality of life.
Manhattan has a population approaching two million yet their YI pales in comparison to Temecula's. How? Our 100,000(ish) population enjoys 15 (at last count) frozen yogurt shops. Factor in Murrieta's 100,000(ish) population as well and the two-city region is a veritable yogurt powerhouse, weighing in stronger than such traditional yogurt strongholds as Orange County's Irvine (population over 200,000 with a measly nine shops.)
And, we have Pinkberry.
Yup, Pinkberry, which created a sensation by backing up traffic as celebrities double parked to run in for their fix of original tart with fresh fruit topping, has a Temecula outpost on Winchester Avenue near Trader Joe's.
Irvine has a Pinkberry now, too (at the Spectrum.) See? Yogurt everywhere!
We are also the home of local franchise sensation White Lime, whose adorable shops and tasty yogurt are causing a frosty stir.
Yogurt Point. Another Yogurt Point. Mangoz. Wild Mango. Yogurt Island. And the list goes on...
So do you miss ice cream? Or are you happier with self-serve by the ounce with fresh toppings and clean rocks, pebbles, tile, and hip mod furniture?
Send me your yogurt stories. Love it? Hate it? Eat it daily? Eat it for breakfast? Eat it on a date? Did your kids get a White Lime gift certificate as their prize from the summer reading program at the Temecula Library?
FULL YOGURT INDEX REPORT COMING SOON!
MORNING MEMO FROM JULIET for FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND, 2009:
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It was HOT here in Temecula this weekend. My car registered 104 degrees as I cruised into the parking lot of CVS formerly (for about three seconds) Long's Drugs on Temecula Parkway. I was happy to be able to pick up a bottle of local wine (I chose merlot from Van Roekel to bring to an afternoon meeting.) I love how even our chain grocery and drugstores carry wine from our local Temecula wineries. (Stater Bros usually has a very good selection.) Of course local grocery store and small regional chain Baron's The Marketplace has a fantastic selection of beer, wine, and other spirits. (It got its start as a wine shop.)
went all over the place this weekend handing out Daily Temecula postcards. If you see one, check out the back. Some of them have special Sharpie messages from me.
In addition to swimming, hammocking, and generally hanging out trying to beat the heat, I was excited to see the Ralph Love Plein Air Festival in Old Town. Old Town's own Spice Merchants were handing out samples streetside since all the busiest chalk action was right in front of their door.
While I was sweltering my way through Old Town I popped into the beautiful, peaceful Temecula Hills Winery at Villa di Calabro tasting room (on Main Street in the former Ville de Chene tea store.) Friendly proprietors Mike and Mindy Calabro were bustling around serving a full house of tasters, mostly from out of town since it was the weekend. I whipped out my Filofax right then and there and made a date with myself to come back for a tasting and learn more about their winery. (They make olive oil, too! Their bottles have really cute little corks on the front.)
Standing outside in their lovely garden, I thought how perfect a setting this would be for a milestone birthday, anniversary, shower, or girls' day out:
Stay cool out there as you have a wonderful day here in the beautiful Temecula Valley!
Juliet
Daily Temecula's intrepid crew of scienticians has been hard at work analyzing raw data to bring you....The Yogurt Index, our arguably statistically-relevant measure of a city's quality of life.
Manhattan has a population approaching two million yet their YI pales in comparison to Temecula's. How? Our 100,000(ish) population enjoys 15 (at last count) frozen yogurt shops. Factor in Murrieta's 100,000(ish) population as well and the two-city region is a veritable yogurt powerhouse, weighing in stronger than such traditional yogurt strongholds as Orange County's Irvine (population over 200,000 with a measly nine shops.)
And, we have Pinkberry.
Yup, Pinkberry, which created a sensation by backing up traffic as celebrities double parked to run in for their fix of original tart with fresh fruit topping, has a Temecula outpost on Winchester Avenue near Trader Joe's.
Irvine has a Pinkberry now, too (at the Spectrum.) See? Yogurt everywhere!
We are also the home of local franchise sensation White Lime, whose adorable shops and tasty yogurt are causing a frosty stir.
Yogurt Point. Another Yogurt Point. Mangoz. Wild Mango. Yogurt Island. And the list goes on...
So do you miss ice cream? Or are you happier with self-serve by the ounce with fresh toppings and clean rocks, pebbles, tile, and hip mod furniture?
Send me your yogurt stories. Love it? Hate it? Eat it daily? Eat it for breakfast? Eat it on a date? Did your kids get a White Lime gift certificate as their prize from the summer reading program at the Temecula Library?
FULL YOGURT INDEX REPORT COMING SOON!
MORNING MEMO FROM JULIET for FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND, 2009:
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It was HOT here in Temecula this weekend. My car registered 104 degrees as I cruised into the parking lot of CVS formerly (for about three seconds) Long's Drugs on Temecula Parkway. I was happy to be able to pick up a bottle of local wine (I chose merlot from Van Roekel to bring to an afternoon meeting.) I love how even our chain grocery and drugstores carry wine from our local Temecula wineries. (Stater Bros usually has a very good selection.) Of course local grocery store and small regional chain Baron's The Marketplace has a fantastic selection of beer, wine, and other spirits. (It got its start as a wine shop.)
went all over the place this weekend handing out Daily Temecula postcards. If you see one, check out the back. Some of them have special Sharpie messages from me.
In addition to swimming, hammocking, and generally hanging out trying to beat the heat, I was excited to see the Ralph Love Plein Air Festival in Old Town. Old Town's own Spice Merchants were handing out samples streetside since all the busiest chalk action was right in front of their door.
While I was sweltering my way through Old Town I popped into the beautiful, peaceful Temecula Hills Winery at Villa di Calabro tasting room (on Main Street in the former Ville de Chene tea store.) Friendly proprietors Mike and Mindy Calabro were bustling around serving a full house of tasters, mostly from out of town since it was the weekend. I whipped out my Filofax right then and there and made a date with myself to come back for a tasting and learn more about their winery. (They make olive oil, too! Their bottles have really cute little corks on the front.)
Standing outside in their lovely garden, I thought how perfect a setting this would be for a milestone birthday, anniversary, shower, or girls' day out:
Stay cool out there as you have a wonderful day here in the beautiful Temecula Valley!
Juliet
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