Your neighbors
Your neighbors: Scholarships, a 50th anniversary and a stage spotlight
Published May 12, 2008Long-time residents celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, young students are awarded scholarships, and a local woman takes the stage. Read about your neighbors here. Read more »
If Tom Sawyer had ridden a bike...
Published May 10, 2008
There's something timeless about kids filling a beautiful spring day. These boys were riding Saturday afternoon on the path that leads to the south side of the new bridge.
Neighbors are worried about how cat got covered with oily substance
Published May 10, 2008Tracie and Paul Davis spent Saturday trying to get a strong-smelling, oily substance off their cat, Cleo. But the challenge of bathing an adult feline isn't what concerns them. It's the question of what the substance is and how their cat came to be coated with it. Read more »
80 donors visit community blood drive
Published May 5, 2008Last week's community blood drive brought out 80 donors and collected 73 units of blood. According to a BloodSource representative, the donations have the potential to save hundreds of lives. The Rancho Murieta Women's Club sponsors the drive, which BloodSource conducts four times a year at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Cantova Way. The next is July 28.
ETC opens 2008 season with wines, desserts and music
Published May 4, 2008
Hundreds set out blankets or lawn chairs, visited the booths and listened to music at Sunday's event.
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Hundreds attended Sunday's kick-off event at Lake Clementia Park for the 2008 Entertainment, Theatre and Culture for Rancho Murieta summer season. They enjoyed a selection of wines from award-winning local wineries and desserts created by notable restaurants and bakery chefs. Live music was provided by Robert Monteleone's Symposium Jazz Band. Read more »
Springtime means time for the Maypole
Published May 2, 2008
The community's Maypole celebration, a tradition begun by Pamela Haines 15 years ago, took place on the lawn by the North Gate early Thursday evening. Haines presided over the event, guiding children and their parents in the ritual braiding of ribbon around the Maypole. Read more »
Effort to make RMA cable voluntary hits the streets
Published April 27, 2008Members of the group that wants to make participation in the Rancho Murieta Association cable system voluntary set up shop to gather signatures at the Plaza Saturday. Read more »
Maypole set for May 1 near North Gate
Published April 21, 2008The community is invited to celebrate spring at the annual Maypole event on the lawn area across from the North Gate Thursday, May 1, at 6 p.m. Eight participants, chosen on a first-come, first-served basis, will weave ribbons around the Maypole to create a garland. Afterwards, participants' names will be put into a hat, and the winner of the drawing will receive the ribbon garland. The event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club in cooperation with the Rancho Murieta Association Maintenance Department.
Trash 'n' Treasure coming June 7
Published April 21, 2008Trash 'n' Treasure, the community's version of the yard sale, takes place Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Plaza. Spaces rent for $40 and applications are now available. The annual event is sponsored by Murieta Activities and helps to fund community activities. Contact Josephine Gillin at 354-1738 for information.
Your Neighbors: Getting married, setting records and helping children
Published April 1, 2008This is the place to learn about Murietans who are helping save the lives of children, setting sports records and assuring generations of health care. It's also where you go to see Rod Hart in a tuxedo. Read more »

