Volunteers Sought for Taste of Temecula Valley

If you’re looking for a charitable event to support that involves fun for all ages, entertainment, good food, the best area wines, and cold beer, the Taste of Temecula Valley (TOTV) is for you.  

To be held rain or shine, the 4th annual TOTV is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 11 AM – 7 PM, in front of City Hall in Old Town Temecula.  

The event is sponsored by the Temecula Valley Foundation for Excellence in Education (TVFEE), a nonprofit which supports students and  teachers  in Grades K-12 in the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD). Since 2011, TVFEE has donated more than $40,000 to area schools for curriculum enhancements in the arts, sciences, and technology.

Admission is $10 per person for ages 13+; children 12 and under are FREE.  Attendees must present proof of age at entrance for alcohol wristband to be issued. Patrons 21 and older receive a commemorative wine glass with each paid admission. Guests purchase “taste” tickets for $2 each.  

To help eliminate waiting in line, TOTV admission and taste tickets are available online through the Old Town Temecula Community Theater Ticket Office at http://tickets.temeculatheater.org and via the TVFEE website, www.tvfee.org. Patrons must print their receipt/voucher and exchange it for admission. 

Volunteer opportunities are still open, and the public is invited to assist at the TOTV.  

All volunteers must attend mandatory training sessions either Wednesday, April 16, at 6 PM or Saturday, April 19, at 10 AM. 

Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) training is required for those 21+ who are volunteering in beverage booths. ABC training will be held Tuesday, April 22, at 6 PM.  The April 16 and April 22 sessions will be held at the TVUSD Conference Center, 31350 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula.  Saturday’s training will be at Chaparral High School, 27215 Nicolas Road.  

Email  totv.volunteers@gmail.com for more info; register to volunteer at www.tvfee.Ivolunteer.com.

Proceeds from the Taste of Temecula Valley enable TVFEE to sponsor classroom grants for TVUSD teachers and summer acceleration and enrichment classes for TVUSD students entering Grades 9-12.  Summer school  registration opens on its website beginning May 1. 

 More information on the taste event is available at www.tvfee.org or contact Event Chair Mark Katan, markk8ten@aol.com , at (951) 951-551-5352.