People of Menifee

06/28/2024

Can someone recommend a Menifee water heater repair person/ igniter replacement?

06/28/2024

06/27/2024

Are you happy with Sherriff Bianco and the work he’s done for the county?

The state Controller's Office has published its 2023 "Government Compensation in California," which shows how taxpayer funds are spent.

06/27/2024

My sister's husband was in a nearly fatal car accident on Monday and is in cr… Amanda Manrique needs your support for Support for Family After Tragic Accident

06/24/2024

Possible blackout?

Reports of a blackout just south of Scott Road directly across the street from Revival Church. Is anybody else experiencing this?

06/18/2024

Holland overpass making progress

06/18/2024

Any gopher control (killing) tips/services ?

06/12/2024

What do you enjoy most about Menifee Independence Day celebration?

06/12/2024

Pechanga Resort Casino will host a 4th of July Fireworks spectacular in 2024 for all of Temecula to watch.

06/11/2024

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06/09/2024

What are you streaming ?

06/09/2024

06/08/2024

Here we gooo…

Sirens roared as firefighters arrived to battle a brush fire that ignited Friday afternoon.

06/07/2024

California banks are being hit the hardest.

DOZENS of American bank branches have closed across the country within the span of one month. Wells Fargo, Chase, and Bank of America are closing locations in several states as more customers turn …

06/07/2024

Anyone know if a local family who rents out their goats/sheep for w**d abatement?

06/06/2024

What advice would you give the 18-year-old version of you, knowing what you know now?

06/06/2024

The Carlsbad-based fast casual restaurant chain plans to sell the 41-year-old business.

06/06/2024

New Mexican Restaurant in Menifee .. Coyote Taqueria (near ihop/great clips, formerly Don Meres) .. give them a try.. many Aqua Frescas to try …

06/04/2024

How many times per day or per week do you think you will be using the Holland overpass when it’s completed? Comment below..

06/03/2024

The best thing about Mondays are…

06/02/2024

Thoughts?

06/01/2024

Search for Free or Reduced Cost Services like Medical Care, Food, Job Training and More. Share with Family and friends who may benefit.

Connect with free or reduced cost social services and resources in the Inland Empire, CA. Search for housing, utility assistance, care, food, job training, and more.

05/31/2024

Daiso is coming to Menifee. Look for it opening sometime after the middle of June.

05/31/2024

The driver who hit Victor Bello, 25, did not stop. The Wi******er man died in the roadway.

05/29/2024

Rural Center was Menifee's Original Town Hall
By Bill Zimmerman Vice President, Menifee Valley Historical Association

Have you driven past that lonely little building on Haun Road at Garbani Road and wondered what it is? Well, you were viewing a facility that served as Menifee's activity center that was built by local farm families, and it has a long, rich history.

The stucco building we see today, officially named the "Antelope-Menifee Rural Center", is often referred to by Menifee natives and local historians as the "new building". This is because in 1972 this new hall was built as a replacement to the first rural center that had served the area since 1948.

The first "hall" was the result of enthusiastic efforts of a community working together. It was 1947 when the ladies of the Home Department recommended that a local organization be formed with the purpose of cultivating the cultural, recreational and social interests of the community by providing a meeting place for those activities.

"Antelope-Menifee Rural Center" was chosen as the name for the organization, using the names of the two elementary schools in the area where all previous community meetings and gatherings had been held. The group began fund raising efforts and soon had enough money (about $1,500) to purchase two surplus military buildings that were disassembled from the Camp Hahn Military Base. One building was an officer's mess hall with a kitchen, the building was used for an addition to the main building.

A one-acre site was donated by the Charley Bailey family. On a cool January morning in 1948, a team of volunteers lowered the building onto its foundation. This original hall, which is now part of Louie's Nursery, proudly served our community for over 22 years.

Then, in 1971 the California State Department of Highways made plans to improve Highway 395 (today's I-215). The State purchased the rural center property, so the community group started plans and work on a "new building" fronting Haun Road, on one acre of land donated by Chester and Rosamond Morrison.

This new hall was dedicated on April 9, 1972. The activities over the years have included carnivals, dinners, school graduation ceremonies, talent shows, square dances, hobby shows, Farm Bureau, Home Department and 4-H meetings, weddings and showers, educational programs, Woman's Club meetings, pancake breakfasts and much more. The Rural Center building was constructed with donated time, money, materials and labor. It is still a do-it-yourself-project with support provided by members and community.

Our little building, now more than 50 years old, still serves as a meeting place for our local Scout troops, 4-H Clubs, Arts Council Menifee, Menifee Valley Historical Association, and even offers Sunday church services.

Upon Elinor Martin's retirement as President, a new Board and officers were elected for this non-profit Board in which I am proud to serve on. There are plans for improvements including a covered patio, landscaping upgrades and new A/V system, most being done as Eagle Scout projects with donated labor and materials.

The Rural Center is an inspiration and a testament to those who were here before us. Most of them were farmers who cared about their community. They organized and they worked together. They enjoyed the improved lifestyle and benefits that their own community hall offered them.

For more information on Menifee's storied past and Programs, please visit: www.menifeehistory.com

05/29/2024

The crash was reported at 12:36 a.m. on the southbound Temecula Valley (15) Freeway just north of Bundy Canyon Road.

05/27/2024

Please join us for our Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony.

05/26/2024

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05/26/2024

Hey Menifee- List your top 3 songs and the artist of all time..