Happy 20th Birthday to Lake Elsinore Storm

On April 15, 1994 the Lake Elsinore Storm opened its gates to the community and Southern California.  This season on Opening Night, April 10, the organization will commence a 20^th Anniversary celebration at The Diamond that promises to be special.

The 20^th Anniversary Logo commemorates two decades of baseball in Lake Elsinore and will be displayed on game jerseys, team hats and the infield grass, as well as throughout the community with a 20^th Anniversary poster.

The Storm will kick off festivities with their "20 to Remember" campaign, selecting the Top 20 Storm players as chosen by fans via social media and at the ballpark. Stars such as Darin Erstad, Joe Urso, John Lackey, Jake Peavy, Xavier Nady, Chase Headley and Jedd Gyorko will be some of the many players to be on the ballot.

The Storm Souvenir Store will feature a bobblehead quartet of All-Stars including John Lackey, Darin Erstad, Jake Peavy and Chase Headley. This collectable set will be issued individually in May, June, July & August.

The Storm, a San Diego Padres affiliate and former Los Angeles Angels affiliate, will have many special surprises for guests on Opening Night as well as the return of an iconic fan favorite.

 On Saturday, June 7, the Storm will host an Alumni Night, welcoming back former players who once called The Diamond their home.

Kick Start your Business into 2014 and learn the

benefits of utilizing Social Media & Online Reputation Management for your Business.

Learn from experts on why these programs are necessary for your business to grow in 2014.

Free educational seminar.

When: Thursday March 20th from 11:00am - 1:00pm

Where: La Costa Resort & Spa; 2100 Costa Del Mar Road; Carlsbad, CA 92009

La Costa Resort & Spa

2100 Costa Del Mar Road

Carlsbad, Ca 92009 (directions)

Contact: Brigitte Rubidoux 888-302-9791 ext 287 

REGISTER TODAY!

Project T.O.U.C.H. Van Adoption

We are looking for someone to come along side us to help with the operational cost of the Project T.O.U.C.H. van.

Monthly budget to adopt the Project T.O.U.C.H. van is $400

The van is very important to everyone in our shared housing. We use the van for the following instances:

• Rides to and from emergency room
• Rides to and from doctor appointments
• Rides to Social Services
• Rides to job interviews
• Rides to family court
• Food donation pickup and distribution

Please call Project T.O.U.C.H. for more information about adopting the van. (951) 677-9661  

April is "National Child Abuse Prevention Month"

Child Abuse is prevalent in our valley and rising nationally at an alarming rate. In the Month of April we urge everyone in our community to take action for children everywhere! The Blue Ribbon is the international sign for child abuse prevention and serves as a 

constant reminder that all of us have a responsibility to help keep helpless children safe!

Three simple effective ways to participate in the Kids First Campaign:

(1)  Display a small no-maintenance "Hope Box" in your place of business throughout the month of April for at will donations of any amount to support your local community children's home or Round-Up at the register and donate the additional change!

(2)  Become a Blue Ribbon Partner - offer your customers a blue ribbon special that suits your type of business during the month of April - a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Blue Ribbon Special would be donated to Rancho Damacitas Children's Homes

(3)  Make announcements within your social media groups, place Blue Ribbons on your homes, tie them to your trees and car antennas, wear them and display them at your work place and places of business.  (we can provide blue ribbon pins)

Celebrating over 30 years in service, Rancho Damacitas is a residential treatment center for at risk youth from our own communities. Located in the Temecula Valley, Rancho Damacitas Children's Homes has been standing in the gap for children victimized by child abuse and neglect. Rancho Damacitas is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that facilitates physical and emotional healing, recovery, and a new beginning to children and youth ranging in age from six to eighteen. For more information or to obtain your HOPE box please contact Terri Rausin at (951) 302-2317 ext.236. www.4kidsfirst.org. 

The Hawks have formed an official partnership with German Club FC Astoria Walldorf. We have already tested the waters by hosting the FC Astoria BU17 team last spring (and they will be retuning this April!). Hawks player Brandon Lopez also went to Germany and trained with the club, he even got to play in a game at the Ajax fields playing the Ajax youth team (which included 5 Dutch National team players). This partnership will include players from both the boys and girls side. Our players will be offered chances to expand their soccer opportunities and cultural experiences and the German players an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of American college coaches while playing with Hawks teams. FC Astoria coach Sven Stradtrecher commented, "The possibility for German players to travel to Southern California and maybe gain access to a scholarship at college will be much easier with this partnership. The same goes for a Hawks player to travel to Germany and play soccer there in one of the most immersed soccer cultures in the world will now be possible. We are looking forward very much to the future of our partnership." Hawks BU17 player Lopez summed it up by saying, "I feel truly blessed to have had this opportunity. I am so grateful to my host families, Coach Sven and Coach Sachsa, the entire FC Astoria team and families for making this experience memorable. I am also thankful to be a member of the Hawks, because without my club I would have never had the opportunity to go to Germany." These are real attainable opportunities for our players and coaches.The Astoria U19 team plays in the highest league in Germany available to youth teams, the Bundesliga.  They also have a women's team and teams as young as U7.  Hawks DOC David Halliday looks forward to individual players, teams and coaches taking advantage of the opportunity to stretch themselves on the soccer field and understanding that there is so much more to the soccer world culture then what they experience in Southern California.
To read more,click here.  

On January 1, 2013, SB 1193 became effective and is now chaptered as Civil Code Section 52.6.  Civil Code Section 52.6 provides that as of April 1, 2013, certain businesses or other establishments shall post specific notices that contain information about organizations that provide services to eliminate slavery and human trafficking. Click here to read the full release and detailed information. 

Sponsor a Morning Mixer   

We are asking all members with Facebook pages to please 

email a link to your page to emily@temecula.org so the TVCC Facebook page can be sure to "like" your page!  

Also, if you have any current coupons or discounts you'd like the Chamber to promote on our FB page, email the information to emily@temecula.org. Be sure to include the expiration date. 

2014 State of the City Address:

Thursday, May 8, 7:30-10am
Pechanga Resort & Casino
Presented by the Honorable Mayor Maryann Edwards
Sponsored by Temecula Valley Hospital

For reservations, visit www.temecula.org or call (951) 676-5090.  

2014 Economic Forecast:
Developing Opportunities

Thursday, June 5, 7:30-10am
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
Sponsored by Loma Linda University Medical Center, Murrieta

Speakers:
Paul Marra, Keyser Marston
Bruce Norris, Norris Group
Jim Cory & Brenda Benter, Forest City
Special Presentations by local City Managers

Click here for sponsorship opportunities. For reservations, please visit www.temecula.org or call (951) 676-5090.

Friday, June 13, 10am Shot Gun Start
Temecula Creek Inn

44501 Rainbow Canyon Road, Temecula 

Sponsored by The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Hitzeman, AAPLC

Visit the Wine Country Classic website for more information.

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