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Cowboy Jubilee, Art Show and Trail Ride - July 25 & 26!   
Jubilee Flyer    Trail Ride Flyer  (deadline for entry July 21)    Art Show Flyer
This years Cowboy Jubilee event promises to be even better than last year. We will again feature music by the The Sons of the San Joaquin and cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell .  Both are nationally recognized Cowboy Hall of fame entertainers and it will definitely be two nights to remember.  Friday July 25 will be dinner and an impromptu open mike evening at the Cottonwood Ranch where you can meet the group and participate with you own music or poetry readings if you like. On July 26 Saturdays dinner concert will again be under the stars at the Liberty Oaks Ranch. For more information and tickets contact  
                                                     www.srpf.org
This entire effort is to raise funds for the children's education program at the Santa Rosa ecological  Center where 7000 kids had a remarkable first hand nature experience last year. The Foundation generates the majority of funds used to provide this and so this event is crucial to the ongoing success of the project.

HALLOWEEN EVENT***Don't leave the Plateau this year for Halloween!  Stay tuned for details of a family event to include a Trick or Treat hayride caravan and before/after party
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WE NEED YOUR HELP
On Saturday, June 21, 2008 beginning at 8:00 a.m., we will have a work day at "The Hump", the entrance to the Santa Rosa Plateau Communities at Clinton Keith and Avenida La Cresta. The purpose for this work day is to ask all our neighbors, friends and residents of the Santa Rosa Plateau to come and bring their gloves, shovels, hoes and rakes and help us plant the front side of the center fence area. The fence will be reinstalled, we located the water, and will install a drip system on a timer, some plants to enhance the fence, sod in front of the fence and a rock catch basin to help control silt from entering the street during rainy weather. We are asking everyone to share an hour to help out the community out. This is not an effort by any association. We need people who are willing to get down and dirty to make a presentable entrance to our unique community.

WARNING: As a private roadway we will be controlling traffic for the safety of the volunteers who will donate their time. During this day please be patient in your entrance and exit and be aware there are pedestrians in close proximity to the roadway.

If you cannot volunteer to help work, a donation will be gladly accepted at the work site on June 21. This effort is for all residents and we should pull together as a community to show our spirit. Our goal is to try to make some of the entrance pleasant to look at by the 4th of July. ...THE SANTA ROSA PLATEAU ENTRANCE COMMITTEE

Multi Family Garage Sale in LaCresta.  Mark you calendars for June 26th thru the 28, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Pink signs will guide buyers up the hill.  If interested in participating call Debra McLellan - 288-5880 for further info.

CAMPING INFORMATION
CUYAMACA IS A GREAT CAMPING SPOT, GREAT TRAILS, 8 MILES FROM JULIAN, COOLER THAN LA CRESTA IN JULY AND THEY COOK FOR YOU!!! 

Check-in:  Friday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Check-out:  Tuesday, July 22 at 12:00 p.m.
Fees for four nights: $100 per horse /  $100 per person

Breakfast and dinner will be provided, however, you will need to bring lunch, drinks and snacks for yourself.
Appetizers and drinks for dinner will be planned and provided by appointed groups of campers.  Each camper participates in one group during the four days.  Campers must supply their own horse feed and bedding.  You can purchase feed and shavings in Julian, just 20 minutes away.  For additional information call 951 677-0951



Plateau Wide Town Hall Meeting Thursday, May 14th at 6:30pm at Bear Creek Fire Station!
Bob Buster and officials from Riverside County Fire Department will present.
Click for Flyer

“Rattlesnake encounters” Public meeting May 19

Monday May 19th, 6PM, the SW Riverside County FireSafe Council will host a public meeting on the topic of rattlesnakes and their venom.  The meeting is at the Bear Creek Fire Station, two miles west of I-15. Four speakers are planned:

Sean P. Bush, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., is a physician and professor of emergency medicine at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Bush’s work with snakes is the subject of the 10-part television series, “Venom ER,” aired by Animal Planet. He will talk about avoidance and treatment of snakebites.  Dr. ob Hildreth, DVM, has a veterinary practice in La Cresta and will discuss bite prevention and treatment for pets, including the new vaccine which can be given to dogs to reduce the severity of a snakebite. Two local folks, Jim Sheffield and Linda Goffman, both suffered rattlesnake bites and have been invited to share their experiences. Doorprizes will include a copy of the 2007 book by Erec Toso, Zero to the Bone. Toso is an English professor at the University of Arizona who found his life changed significantly after a near-fatal rattlesnake bite.

Plateau Garden Tour April 26th 10am until 4pm.  Don't miss it!

Garden Tour Flyer

You may buy tickets from either Marion Hansen - 677-7693 or Laura Ogden 677-1916.  Until the 26th, tickets are only $15. On the day, they will be $20, available at the entrance to La Cresta.  There are seven beautiful gardens, many with youth musicians entertaining on a variety of instruments.  Gidget's place will have a garden marketplace of garden related  items.  Lunch prepared by the local fire station 75 will be served there, also.  All money goes to help fund the 3rd grade educational field trips at the Santa Rosa Plateau Reserve.

"Mare & Foal Day @ Red Hawk RanchThe German Oldenburg Verband (GOV) has announced its 2008 Mare/Foal Inspection Schedule will be Saturday, August 2, 2008 (timing details to come as we get closer)...This is a private inspection this year for residents of the Plateau, but as in the past, is a wonderful educational opportunity for anyone interested in warmblood horses for sport.  This educational event is free and open to all La Cresta residents.  Anyone on the Plateau wanting to have warmblood mares and/or foals inspected should coordinate with Bob DeGour with name of horse / age / lineage as soon as possible to insure a spot in the inspection.  He will send the appropriate forms to be completed.  For more information, call Bob at Red Hawk Ranch: 951-696-0265.

 

 

SPRING CLEAN UP IN LCPOA!  Everyone is invited to help beautify our community.  Saturday April 12, come to the corner of Arboles and Calle Centro at 7am.  Breakfast snacks and coffee are offered to help you get started.  Grab some plastic bags, get your street assignment and enjoy the morning moving your body and picking up trash.  Remember to wear appropriate clothing, especially if it is sunny.  Gloves are also a good idea.  Enjoy, and thank you for your willingness to help the Beautification Committee with this satisfying event!

 

SNAKE AVOIDANCE CLINIC

Email webmaster@lacrestapoa.org or Elin Motherhead for APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RATTLESNAKE AVOIDANCE TRAINING.  PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PRINT AND FILL OUT AND MAIL OR DROP OFF TO ME.  

 

WE ARE IN NEED OF MEN TO HANDLE THE BIG DOGS AND GALS OR GUYS TO DO SIGN INS,  OR BABYSIT A SNAKE OR DO DOG COLLARS?.  IT IS FOR 1/2 DAY, FROM 730 TO 1230  OR 12NOON TO 5PM ON EITHER FRIDAY  JUNE 13 OR SATURDAY, JUNE 14.  VACCINE INFO:  local La Cresta veterinarian, Dr Rob Hildreth, (951-696-9501) has offered to give the rattlesnake venom vaccine to your dogs on Saturday ONLY, June 14, at the Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic, conducted by Patrick Callaghan, at Calle Centro & Ave de Arboles, From 8AM TO 5PM.

Dr Rob tells me that the vaccine helps your dog to have a much lesser reaction if it is bitten by a rattlesnake. Dr Rob is donating his time and $20 of the $26 fee goes to the Plateau Riding Club. He needs an estimate of how many vaccines, syringes, and dog cookies to have on hand. IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR DOG TO HAVE THIS VACCINE, PLEASE EMAIL ME. So I can tell Dr Rob the number of vaccines to order.  Dogs who have had the shot before, only need the one shot each year. For "first timers", a repeat booster($26) is needed two weeks after the first shot on June 28th. This will be a drive thru clinic at Dr Rob's clinic at 38573 Calle de Lobo. You can come just for the vaccine or do both the Avoidance training and the vaccine.  

 

Temecula Wine and Music Festival May 3 & 4

La Cresta Property Owners, the Paulo's, have organized the upcoming event, May 3rd & 4th at Vail Lake Resort, Temecula.  "Come and enjoy World Class Music and a unique wine tasting experience from Temecula's award winning wineries all at the Temecula Wine and Music Festival!", raves Michael Paulo, accomplished musician and promoter.

SATURDAY

Multi Grammy Nominated Group Average White Band

Chart Topping Pianist Brian Simpson with

Grammy award winning vocalist Jody Watley 

Nominated for Latin Jazz Album of the year!  Guitarist Marc Antoine

SUNDAY

Michael Paulo with special guest appearance by Grammy Award Winning Vocalist James Ingram and Guitarist Chieli Minucci from Special EFX

2007 Smooth Jazz song of the year artist guitarist Paul Brown with special guest on saxophone Jessy J !

Violin Virtuoso Antonio Pontarelli

Pop vocalist /songwriter Kiki Ebsen.  More TBA

www.temeculawineandmusicfestival.com

 

CERT Training:    

Attached is the flyer for the Feb. 29 CERT classes.  There are still a few openings.  Below is the Murrieta schedule for the year.  You register through their web site.  www.murrieta.org.  Parks and Recreation.  Classes for Adults.

Murrieta CERT Flyer

 

Temecula

March 7-9, 2008    download flyer

Friday – 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Dinner will be provided

Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (8 hours each day)

Lunch will be provided

(Attendance is mandatory to receive certificate of completion)

Temecula Citizen Corps - 32364 Overland Trail, Temecula, CA  92592  (Redhawk Pkwy X Overland Trail)

Open to the public. Contact Janet Beauchamp or   citizen.corps@cityoftemecula.org or Call 951-302-4548

 

 

STAR PARTY - "The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve will host a star party on February 20, 6-9 pm at the Reserve's Visitor Center.  The event coincides with the lunar eclipse.  The moon will be partially eclipsed from 5:43 to 7:00 pm and totally eclipsed from 7:00 pm to 8:19. 

The Temecula Valley Astronomers will set up telescopes for all to view the eclipse as well as other celestial objects.  A short presentation on eclipses will be shown at 6:30 and 7:30.  The presentation will be shown regardless of weather.  The public (of all ages) is welcome and the Reserve asks for a $1 per person donation.  All money goes to the Reserve.  All guests are asked to stay within the parking lot and Visitor Center area.

For more information, see "www.BrightStarsTemeculaValley.org"

 

Plateau Garden Tour Saturday April 26th

Save the date and watch for updates.  You will not want to miss this fabulous annual event!

 

La Cresta Clean Up

Save the thought.  Saturday, April 12 with a Rain Date of April 19.  This will help beautify our community before the Garden Tour on April 26.  Hosted by Beautification Committee

 

Gymkhana by Hilltop Gymkhana

At Cottonwood Ranch  "All Kids 5-15 Welcome"

Sunday, Feb 17th            8-12PM                          
Saturday, March 15th     12-5PM                          
Saturday, April 5th         12-5PM                         
Saturday, May 3rd         12-5PM                         
Saturday, June 7th         12-5PM                          
Saturday, July 12th        12-5PM                          
Saturday, Aug 2nd         12-5PM                          
Saturday, Sept 6th         12-5PM                          
Saturday, October 25th  12-5PM*                         
*Awards Banquet to follow

For information, Call Cottonwood Ranch in La Cresta or

Mr. David

(626) 393-8911

HilltopRA@aol.com

 

 

Plateau Ladies Luncheons - Every 2nd Wednesday of the month!  11:30am at different homes each month. All Plateau ladies welcome!  Come with neighbors or come alone - you will meet lots of nice gals who will make you feel welcome.  Contact Stephanie Johnson for details!

 

___________2007 Events____________

 

Holiday Donation Drive for Fire Victims 

 

Holiday Home Tour Dec 1 & 2

This year, visit fabulous homes in Bear Creek.  Fundraiser for Temecula Woman's Club. Tickets $30 in advance/$35 day of.

 

Free Pond Workshop  November 17  

 

La Cresta Fiesta with a Taste!

October 6th, 2007  11am-8pm

 

Music Under the Oaks - Save the Date!  The non-profit Santa Rosa Plateau Foundation is proud to present its third annual, “Music under the Oaks” concert on September 22th, 2007 beginning at 7:00PM. It will feature gifted performer John Adams & Friends recreating the sounds and the music of John Denver’s voice and guitar on an outdoor stage near the Plateau’s visitors center. Tickets are $50.00.Marion at 677-7693, Laura at 677-1916 or Joanne at 698-0365 or visit our web site www.srpf.org and select Events. Proceeds from the event will help fund the 3rd grade education program.  Students are given a wonderful opportunity to visit the Plateau and learn firsthand about the native plants and wildlife at the Ecological Reserve.

 

 

August 4th  This Saturday, Rancho Amistad in Tenaja will be hosting a Polo Tournament. There will be clubs coming up from San Diego and we'll have several pros to pan excellent show. We will have chucker's from beginners all the way to pros... for those that wish to participate or just come by and watch a great event on the Plateau! The tournament is followed by a barbecue.  

 

September 29 
Save the Date!  Trail Ride & Run at Tenaja Polo Grounds on September 29th benefitting Safe Alternatives for Everyone. Lynn Esposito Aviles

Safe Alternatives for Everyone

Agency Development Coordinator

951.587.3900

 

Ladies Luncheon  Women’s Luncheon in August is the 8th, and it at my house at 11:30.  There has been a change of venue.  Address is 38280 Via Majorca, ½  mile from Avenida de Arboles, right across from Paseo Montanas.  All welcome to fun chat.  Bring salad, desert or entrée for 8.  Hope to see you all there.  Contact Linda Smith for details.  698-7896.

Marianne Hudack

 

3rd Annual Ricky James (La Cresta resident!) / Next Steps Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on September 20th, 2007 at the Trilogy Glen Ivy Golf Club. The event is being held to raise money to benefit the Reeve-Irvine Research Center at UC Irvine which is working to find a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries. The tournament is open to anyone who would like to participate or contribute to the Foundation, so come join us!!   Interest list is forming now; please send an e-mail expressing your interest and number of golfers to rjames@younghomes.com or visit www.rickyjamesgolf.com.

The Next Steps Foundation is a 501c3 non profit organization. For an update on Ricky for those of us who were around when he had his accident:  Ricky will turn 19 next month on the 24th. You can visit our website at www.rickyjamesgolf.com there are photo

 

Microchip Clinic for Large Animals!  The Deer Springs Fire Safe Council is sponsoring a Microchip Clinic for Large Animals (no pets) on Saturday, July 21st, from 9 AM until 12 PM.  Creekside Veterinary, 8647 Indian Hill Rd, Escondido. Reservations are required.  Call 760-415-3398 or 760-855-1641.  Vaccines are also available. This is part of the Council's Large Animal Evacuation Planning.  In cases of disaster, theft, loss, inspections, events, and when buying and selling microchips establish ownership with a permanent “inside” identification number for your animal.

 

AMAZING 4th of JULY EVENT!  Thank you Riding Club for another memorable day in paradise!

 

June 15th & 16th Rattlesnake Clinic for your dog(s) 

 

Donate to our Troops!  Call any ALTV Assistance League member.  Also, neighbor Beth Harvison has a Mary Kay Operation Sunscreen program.  Beth can be reached at 698-8553. 

Sunday July 8th  6pm  MEET THE NEW FIRE CAPTAIN!  POTLUCK evening of information Gidget Thompson's home at Companero and Cordoba.  Call Gidget for details.  677-7594

4th of July Parade.                        

Line up at 9AM, with the parade starting at 10 AM.  The route is down Avenida La Cresta to Calle de Companero to Bob & Dolly Carrick’s ranch at the end of Companero.  There will be a children’s talent show at noon and the local Bear Creek Fire Station #75’s Hot Dog & Hamburger BBQ.   Festivities are open to all Plateau dwellers and their guests.

 

July 21    Cowboy Jubilee!     Dining & concert under the stars featuring The Sons of San Joaquin - Saturday, July 21, 2007  Time TBA    Liberty Oaks, 43475 Tenaja Road
For the benefit of the 3rd grade educational program & enrichment field trips to the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Conservancy.  The foundation underwrites the cost of the entire 3rd grade programs through various fundraising events such as the garden tour, the John Denver Concert Under The Oaks, and now with the Cowboy Jubilee.  Please mark the date for a great evening of entertainment, dining, and community philanthropy. More details to follow. Info. now contact Ginger Greeves, gingerdg@aol.com and www.srpf.org

 

Coming to the Santa Rosa Plateau - RAY HUNT
Master of Communication “If the human can give 5%, the horse will come from the other side with 95%.”  Would you like to become a better horseman by learning what giving 5% means? Ray Hunt, 2005 Western Horseman of the Year, teaches and reaches us in a unique and indescribable manner.  All riding levels, all ages, every horse breed and discipline can benefit in concurrent instruction with Mr. Hunt.
Saturday, June 30 through Sunday, July 1, 2007
Liberty Oaks - 43475 Tenaja Road, Murrieta, CA 92562
Limited to 25 riders
$500 Saturday & Sunday instruction
Grounds fee, stalling, & cattle fee extra
½ non-refundable deposit required, balance due June 30 - payable to Ray Hunt.
Daily audit fee for non-rider $35.  Kris De Andero 951-368-7822   Tina Peratt 951-600-7201  familydeandero@aol.com    tinac@wildblue.net

June 15 - 16   Rattlesnake Clinic for Dogs   At Arboles & Centro (La Cresta Fiesta/Walker lot).  Sold out for the training, but call for a vaccination against snake venom. Please contact Elin Motherhead at 677-9849 to make your reservation.   

June 2nd:  SRPRC Barn Dance Saturday, June 2 at Cottonwood Ranch on Calle de Lobo.  All are welcome to attend.  Tickets are $40 and will sell out.  Get your tickets TODAY from Linda Smith 698-7896.  If any tickets are left, they may be sold at the door.  Don’t delay, Do it Today

 

May 19 & 20      Horse Rescue Fund Raiser and Yard Sale Friends of Susan Guillot, we are in the process of organizing a Fund Raiser/Yard Sale in order to support 4 rescued mares in foal. These mares were starving and due to foal soon. One has already foaled. These horses will need ongoing support and the proceeds from the Fund Raiser and Yard Sales will support the mares and foals until they are placed. Any additional funds will help in replacing the main arena for 2007 German Friesian Kuering that Susan will be hosting in September.

We are looking for donated items to sell at the Fund Raiser/Yard Sale. This will be a great opportunity for you to clear out some useable tack that is collecting dust or clear out some space in your garage of any miscellaneous items that you would like to contribute. You can choose to donate the full proceeds of your sales to the Fund Raiser/Yard Sale or you can choose to allocate a percentage. Either way, whatever you can contribute to make this a success will be appreciated. We plan to have hot dogs/hamburgers and sodas on hand and perhaps a show or clinic while you shop.

We have scheduled this yard sale for May 19th and 20th starting at 8:00 A.M. , so if you would like to deliver the items sooner, we do have a staging area available.  Contributions can be delivered to Xenophan Classical Riding 30850 Murrieta Rd, Menifee, California.  All questions should be directed to Bena @ 1-760-728-3818

RIVERSIDE COUNTY - OVERNIGHT RIDE - McCALL PARK

May 6   Family Gymkhana Playday   Sunday, May 6  at  Liberty Oaks - 43475 Tenaja Road (between Via Abril & Anitra)  8:00 AM sign ups,  9:00 AM start time.  Come out for some fun & games with your horse or just come & watch. Plenty of shade for spectators. All ages for the games. Equine dental clinic during the lunch break.  Tina Peratt 951-600-7201 or tinac@wildblue.net

 

April 28th     Garden Tour this Saturday!  

April 21st      La Cresta Clean Up Day   Please come to Centro & Arboles at 7:30am for doughnuts, juice, coffee, visiting with your friends & neighbors and meeting newcomers.  At 8:00am street assignments will be made, trash bags distributed and off you go to improve and clean our environment. Wear appropriate shoes, gloves & bright-colored clothes.All members of your family, as well as visiting friends are welcome.  In addition to a lot of fun, this activity qualifies for volunteer community service hours for teens.  Our Spring Cleanup is especially important because it will be exactly one week prior to the Santa Rosa Plateau Foundation’s annual fundraiser, the Plateau Garden Tour on April 28th, when hundreds of visitors will be touring selected outstanding gardens in various areas of the Plateau. The Spring Street Cleanup is sponsored by the LCPOA Beautification and Road committees.  Last October we had a great turnout and we're hoping for even more willing workers this time so please come out and help!                                  

May 5       Snake Venom Clinic  Dr. Susan Anderson will be conducting snake venom vaccines at Gidget’s home at 39204 Calle de Companero.  $26 per dog.  Call Gidget for information and a reservation.  677-7594.  As this is a two-shot process, you can make this the first (or second if you did Gidget’s in April)  – then catch Dr. Bob at the Snake Avoidance for one.

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