Events
WILDOMAR TO BECOME THE MECCA OF BBQ . . .
. . . at least for a day! The small, quaint City of Wildomar will be hosting “The Ultimate BBQ Showdown, East vs West” on April 17, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Marna O’Brien Park, 2505 Palomar Street in Wildomar.
This event is presented by the Wildomar Rotary Club and is slated to become the largest single-day event in the history of Wildomar with an expected attendance of 5,000+ people.
Some of the Top Pitmasters in the U.S., as well as some local chefs turned Pitmasters for the day, will face off for $13,000 in cash and prizes. Vendors, live music, wine and beer gardens, plus a kids carnival area will turn Marna O’Brien Park into our very own country fair.
Celebrity judges include State Senators Mimi Walters and Dennis Hollingsworth, and State Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries. Riverside County’s own John Benoit, Bob Buster and Jeff Stone will be joined at the judges tables by the Governor of Baja and the Mayor of Tijuana, as well as Actor Robert Gossett (The Closer), and NFL Alumni President Jim Weatherly, among others. They will be tasked at tasting, scoring and determining the awards on the 12- to 14-hour smoked meats prepared with the best tasting sauces and rubs in the world.
This will be a fun-filled day for the entire family and all taking place right in our own backyard. Tickets are on sale now for only $5 general admission and may be purchased at D’Canters, Big Jim’s Grill, Massage Envy, the Wildomar Chamber of Commerce office, or by calling 951-245-0437 or 951-445-1903.
HAVING A BALL AT MONTHLY DANCE
By Cindy Villiot
Temecula Newest “Ballroom & West Coast Group Social Dance,” which began in the fall of 2009, has proved to be a success with a consistent showing of 30-plus dancers. People attending can enjoy a variety of dances, including West Coast Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Two-Step, and all Latin Dances.
The events are hosted by former National Latin and Ballroom Champion, Dennis Lyle with partner Samantha Potter, and the area’s newest ballroom Instructors. The dance is held once a month at the Temecula Dance Company North, located at 29933 Technology Drive, Murrieta, CA 92563. The studio is at the corner of Winchester & Technology.
Fees are $15.00 per person. This includes a lesson before the dance at 6:00 PM. Without a lesson, admission is $10.00 for the dance from 7:00 until 10:00 PM. Refreshments and snacks are served with beverages available for purchase.
Our next dance is March 27th and the “Rhumba” will be taught. Each month features a different lesson prior to the dance. Lessons are available in West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Salsa, Ballroom, and Latin. The next six-session series will begin the first week in March.
For information on private or group lessons, or future dances, please contact
either Cindy Villiot at 951 698-6077 or ilv2dance@verizon.net or Donna Thomson at 951 694-0883 or dancerlvr4@verizon.net
Photo of Wini Tigritt, 94 years old and Dennis Lyle (Ballroom Instructor).
Bear Creek Anniversaries
Karaoke at the Creek
It sounded better than ‘American Idol’ tryouts to the Bear Creek Golf Club members and guests. They were surprisingly entertained on Saturday evening, January 23rd by some local talent who have great voices, know how to stay in tune, and get your attention.
For the first time out of the box, Karaoke at the Creek seems to have hit a long ball. One of the guests was overheard saying, “This was the best time I’ve had at the club in a long, long time.”
The new owners of the Bear Creek Golf Course wanted to experiment with a fun evening for its members by presenting karaoke in their lounge. Things started slow but the crowd got into it after the first couple of songs. When it was time to wrap it up, the folks wanted more and the evening continued a half hour longer then the scheduled stop time.
The music ranged from the old standards, country-western, show tunes, 60s and 70s oldies, patriotic songs, and even group singing. You name it, we had it. Some country tunes had them up line dancing, and some of the old standards had them slow dancing. It was a very relaxed crowd. Watch for the next Karaoke at the Creek night and be there for a great time!