To have your event considered, submit information to iecommunity@scng.com at least two weeks in advance.
Saturday
Western Riverside County
Theater: TheaterWorksUSA presents “Dog Man: The Musical,” based on the book series by Dav Pilkey, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. Performances continue at 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $41-$92, available at FoxRiverside.com.
Southwest Riverside County
Bluegrass jam: The Temecula Valley Pickers, a bluegrass group started in January 2024, invites musicians of all skill levels to join bluegrass jams 1-3 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of the month at Solaris Beer & Blending, 41601B Cherry St., Murrieta. Listeners are also welcome. Information: sites.google.com/view/tvpickers/home
San Jacinto Valley
Coffee With Horses: The Therapeutic Equestrian Center Ranch, 27260 Girard St., Hemet, offers Coffee With Horses events 8:30-10:30 a.m. the second and fourth Saturday of the month. Events include opportunities to meet the ranch’s horses and feed them carrots. Coffee, other drinks and pastries are available for a donation, plus a craft for children. Admission is free. Information: 951-658-7790
Jan. 3
Western Riverside County
Concert: All Saints Episcopal Church, 3847 Terracina Ave., Riverside, presents a concert by the 12 Days of Winter Tour, 6 p.m. Micah Justice, Cathryn Beeks and Sande Lollis sing and play guitar, mandolin and ukulele, performing original compositions. A reception follows the concert, and donations are accepted.
Jan. 4
Southwest Riverside County
Book sale: The Friends of the Sun City Library hold a bag sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month in the community room at the Sun City Library, 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd., Menifee. Fill a bag with books for $2. Bags are provided. The Friends of the Sun City Library hold quarterly meetings with community speakers and operate a bookstore. Membership is $10 per year. For information about the bag sale, membership or volunteering in the bookstore, call 951-679-3534 and ask for the bookstore.
Jan. 6
Western Riverside County
Genealogy: Corona Genealogical Society meets 6-7:45 p.m. in the Frances Aldama Martinez Community Room of the Corona Public Library, 650 S. Main St. Floyd Ferguson presents “You have the proof and so do I: Why don’t they match?” Free. 951-739-4860; www.CoronaGenSoc.org
Southwest Riverside County
Art association: Murrieta’s Gem of the Valley Art Association meets 1-3:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month September through June at the Murrieta Senior Center, 41717 Juniper St., Murrieta. The organization welcomes artists working in fine art at all levels, and most meetings include an art demonstration by a professional artist. For information about joining the Gem of the Valley Art Association, email martiphotos1@gmail.com.
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