Murrieta Field of Honor Lunch Honors Veterans, Others

Hundreds of military veterans, their friends and family dined among the 2,024 flags at the Murrieta Field of Honor in Town Square Park on Wednesday, November 13. The luncheon, which is free to all veterans, is hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Murrieta and Old Town Temecula.

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Rotary Invites High Schoolers to Speak, Vie for Prize Money

Local high school students are invited to join in the Rotary Club of Murrieta’s Marsha Hall Brown Memorial Speech Contest which offers an opportunity to capture prize monies totaling $900 at the local level and even more for the one who is selected to move to Rotary District 5330 competition.

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Murrieta Field of Honor 2024 Announces Call for Artists: Chalk Art Competition

The Murrieta Field of Honor is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 The Vollbrecht Rotary Chalk Walk, inviting talented artists to showcase their creativity and talent in a vibrant, community-centered event. This year’s competition promises to be bigger and better than ever. As a dynamic highlight of our annual Field of Honor event, artists have an opportunity to leave their mark on this cherished tradition.

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Rotary Clubs Seek Hero Nominations From Community

The Rotary Clubs of Murrieta and Old Town Temecula invite nominations of “heroes” who will be honored during the 2024 Murrieta Field of Honor, November 9-16. The benchmark that the Rotary Clubs use in selecting heroes who are nominated by the community: A hero is a person (or group) who in the face of danger or adversity or from a position of weakness displays courage or self-sacrifice for the greater good. Heroes will be honored with a special salute during the Field of Honor week, along with being featured in a special Field of Honor magazine and in media postings.

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2024-2025 Murrieta Rotary Officers, Directors To Take Office

Dr. Jim Yanoschik became President of the Rotary Club of Murrieta July 1, succeeding Rob Haskins. Long active in the Southwest Riverside community, Dr. Yanoschik retired after 30 years as a local dentist. He is a founding member and past president of the Rotary Club of Murrieta; chairman of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army since 1994 and is a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Support Teams.

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Murrieta Rotary Presents Five Vocational Service Awards

The Rotary Club of Murrieta presented Vocational Service Awards to five individuals during a luncheon, Monday, April 29. The annual awards luncheon was held in the Murrieta Public Library’s Garden Court with city, education and health care leaders in attendance.

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Murrieta Teachers Receive $10,911 in Rotary Grants

Murrieta Rotary Club provided $10,911 to 28 Murrieta Valley Unified School District teachers in response to their requests as part of the 2023 Teacher Grant Program. The annual grant program is part of the Club’s Community Services, and was coordinated by Community Service Chair Grace Ontiveros. Instructors typically apply for funds that can enhance the programs they are directing.