Local talent and promotion agency, Casting New Lives, announced today its intent to present concerts by well-known entertainers on a regular basis at the Old Town Temecula Theater. Brinka Rauh, co-owner, states that, "We are testing the waters with our February 9^th event which features Janis Siegel , nine time Grammy winner of the Manhattan Transfer, and the Elliot Deutsch Big Band. If this proves successful we will begin promoting not only our own artists, but many well know artists that we are associated with.”

While co-owner Rob Lowe states, The Old Town Temecula Theater is a beautiful, intimate setting and worthy of having some of the finest entertainment available playing there. The staff has been fantastic to work with, very professional.”

This could be a big boost for an already thriving theater, and help cement Temecula as a great destination spot.

Put on your beads, crazy masks, hats, tiaras, boas and your best Mardi Gras costumes and come attend this year’s $5,000 Reverse Drawing!

This year’s event will be held on March 15^th from 5:30 – 9:30 pm at South Coast Winery and Resort.

Tickets are $99.00 which includes dinner for 1 and 1 chance to win $5,000 and other cash prizes.

For further information on this incredibly fun night, call the chamber at (951) 677-7916.

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 9^th as Hospice of the Valleys hosts a fun evening of St. Patricks Day themed Bunco.

Games will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at Fountain Glen, 27250 Nicolas Road inTemecula.

$25.00 entrance fee includes Bunco buy in, dinner, drinks and prizes.

Proceeds benefit the patients and families of Hospice of the Valleys. To purchase tickets, call 951-200-7800.

Plenty of mellow vibes will be performed by the Temecula Valley’s OPEN ROAD …THE BAND, and also Hemet vocalist, Jesse Torres, who brings the charm of the past to the present.

This finger-snapping, toe tapping jazz filled event will be held in the AC Lounge at Soboba Casino. Tickets are $50 and include an evening of smooth jazz and vocals, refreshments, hors doevres, door prizes and silent auction including overnight stays, custom framed autographed record albums, musician photos and more.

For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, call (951) 766-9629 or visit www.hemethospice.org or www.communityhospiceservices.org.

Half Century Singles (HCS) will host a meet-and-greet Dinner on Wednesday February 8^th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Killarney's Irish Pub & Grill in Temecula..

On Monday February 20th, Half Century Singles will have an All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Event at "One Sushi & Grill" in Murrieta from 2:00 to 4:30 PM. Cooked entrees are also available.

At these social events there is a no-host food and bar and admission is $2 for members and $4 admission for non-members. Reservations are not required.

Half Century Singles is a social and dining club for single men and women 50-and-up who are seeking companionship and a fun time out with others. The club meets for dinners and happy hours at upscale restaurants in the Temecula and Murrieta area.

For reservations and information call 951-834-2600 or visit www.HalfCenturySingles.com

S.A.F.E. Safe Alternatives for Everyone and our Teen Leadership Youth will host A Lot Full of Treasures on February 18^th from 7am until 1pm. The parking lot at SAFE, located at 28910 Pujol Street in Temecula will become a marketplace.   All donations will benefit S.A.F.E.’s youth program, the Police Activities League. There will also be open enrollment for the Police Activities League Program 2012 for youth ages 5-17. Great opportunities such as mountain biking, boxing, sailing, bowling, movie night and much more are offered. The youth are mentored by volunteer officers from Temecula and Murrieta Police Departments, Kids, Cops and Community working together. BBQ hot dogs will be available onsite from 11am until 1pm.

Safe Alternatives for Everyone offers the PAL Program because all kids face difficult challenges in school, at home and on the playing field. The agency is dedicated to providing programs and activities which offer all kids an opportunity to participate with positive role models in a safe environment with caring adults. For information please contact Eric Ha at 951.587.3900.