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Temecula Valley High students open free clothing closet Nov. 7

Two Temecula Valley High School students who founded the Rising Above club are opening a free Community Closet on Saturday, Nov. 7, offering gently used clothing, shoes and accessories to families in need, with the monthly program running through May 2027.

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    Temecula's Way Out West Fest brings rodeo, Michael Ray Saturday

    Charity for Charity's fifth annual Way Out West Fest returns to Old Town Ranch on Saturday, Oct. 10, with junior bull riding, mutton bustin', country headliner Michael Ray and a vendor marketplace, all raising money for the Temecula nonprofit's wish-granting mission.

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    Temecula Rotary's Golf-toberfest fundraiser tees off Oct. 9

    The Rotary Club of Temecula hosts its 7th Annual Golf-toberfest on Friday, Oct. 9, at Temecula Creek Golf Club, with Oktoberfest-themed holes featuring bratwurst and beer, and proceeds funding youth leadership and holiday outreach for local families.

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    Temecula Spooktacular dog walk returns Oct. 24 at Promenade

    Animal Friends of the Valleys hosts its annual Spooktacular Paws on the Promenade at Promenade Temecula on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a free pet parade, $20 costume contest and trick-or-treating to benefit shelter animals.

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    Temecula fire station opens for free tours Oct. 10

    Temecula's Fire Station No. 12 at 28330 Mercedes St. will host free public tours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, as part of Fire Prevention Week, with firefighters on hand to share electronic-device charging safety tips.

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    His Little Feet gives 26,000 shoes to Temecula-area youth

    His Little Feet, a grassroots nonprofit partnering with five Temecula organizations, has provided more than 26,000 pairs of new shoes to foster youth and children facing poverty since 2014. The group hosts a charity golf tournament Oct. 16 and a volunteer workshop Oct. 17 in Temecula.

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    Team Pechanga raises $4,000 for Temecula Alzheimer's Walk

    Pechanga Resort Casino employees raised more than $4,000 through the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Temecula Valley, part of the resort's Pechanga Cares community-giving program.

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    Old Town Temecula hosts free quilt show Oct. 3

    The Valley of the Mist Quilters Guild brings its 27th annual outdoor quilt show to Front and Main Streets in Old Town Temecula on Saturday, Oct. 3, with hundreds of handmade quilts on display, a live auction benefiting local charities and free admission.

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    Temecula launches first citywide volunteer day with 12 projects

    Temecula announced its inaugural Day of Service on Oct. 17, offering 12 volunteer projects with seven nonprofit partners across the city, with registration now open.

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    Temecula Torch Run marks 25th year with Sept. 20 route

    The 25th annual Temecula Torch Run on Sunday, Sept. 20 will send law enforcement, athletes and residents along a 7.2-mile route from Pechanga Resort Casino through Old Town to the Promenade, followed by a vendor fair and Law Enforcement Expo.

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    Old Town Temecula plans first Dolly Day fundraiser for Sept. 25

    Old Town Temecula's first Dolly Day on Sept. 25 combines a Dolly Parton-themed street crawl with a fundraiser for Michelle's Place Cancer Resource Center, with tickets from $85 to $125.

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    Temecula's Battle of the Burgers returns to Pechanga Oct. 10

    The fifth annual Battle of the Burgers at Pechanga Resort Casino on Saturday, Oct. 10, will feature local restaurant burger competition, a student "Loaded Fries" challenge and a judges panel that includes Temecula Mayor Jessica Alexander, with all proceeds benefiting TVUSD's culinary arts program.

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    Temecula cornhole tournament returns Oct. 2 at Promenade

    Valley Young Professionals host their 14th annual cornhole tournament at Promenade Temecula on Friday, Oct. 2, with check-in at 4 p.m. and play at 5 p.m.

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