Patriotic Painted Chairs on Display
For the first time this year, patriotically decorated painted chairs will be on display during the Field of Honor events. The chairs are part of a fundraiser conducted annually by the Murrieta Educational Foundation for the Arts (MEFA).
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Murrieta Field of Honor Calls for Chalk Artists
The Murrieta Field of Honor announces the Vollbrecht Rotary Chalk Walk 2025, inviting artists to showcase their creativity and talent in a vibrant, community-centered event, November 8 and 9. As a highlight of the annual Murrieta Field of Honor in Town Square Park, artists will leave their mark on this patriotic event which is now in its 17th year.
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2025-26 Murrieta Rotary Officers, Directors Take Office
Realtor Kirk Effinger became President of the Rotary Club of Murrieta July 1, succeeding Dr. Jim Yanoschik. A self-described “real estate lifer,” Effinger is currently an Associate Broker with Century 21 Affiliated in Temecula.
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Creating a Native Plants / Pollination Garden
Learn about using native, pollinator plants in a garden. A native plants/pollination garden was planted at E. Hale Curran Elementary in Murrieta this past February. Kids, parents, the school principal and even MVUSD Superintendent Ward Andrus was out digging in the dirt. A PDF booklet about this project, including plant list and planting tips, is now available from Murrieta Rotary.
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Graduating Seniors Receive Renewable Rotary Scholarships
Two Murrieta Valley Unified School District seniors – Emilra Hernandez and Raifei Lui — are receiving Murrieta Rotary Club’s special renewable scholarships. Each of the June graduates will receive a $4,000 scholarship payable in $1,000 annual increments to further their education.
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Murrieta Rotary Seeks High School Musicians For 2025 Contest
Local high school students are invited to participate in the Rotary Club of Murrieta’s music competition which offers cash prizes and opportunities to move to district competitions. The Murrieta contest will be held at the Salvation Army Community Center, 40270 Los Alamos Rd. Murrieta on Thursday, February 27, 2025 starting at 6:30 p.m. Entry applications are due by Friday, February 21, 2025.
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Murrieta Rotary Offers Vocational Scholarships
The Rotary Club of Murrieta is offering vocational and technical training scholarships to senior high school students and those who completed their high school education in recent years. The program is open to Murrieta residents. Named the Vollbrecht Murrieta Career Tech Scholarship in honor of the late Rotarian Al Vollbrecht who created the first technical scholarship program for the Murrieta Rotary Club.
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