It's Finally Here! 2023! Find out what's happening around the City of Murrieta this January 2023!
Kick off the New Year with a Fresh Start
City of Murrieta waste collection event is this month
Start your year with a fresh home by getting rid of your bulky items, hazardous waste, and/or papers for shredding. The City will be hosting a drop-off event in partnership with Waste Management.
Mark Your Calendar:
Date: Saturday, January 28, 2023
Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: City Hall Parking Lot
Follow the City on social media or on our website for updates and more details prior to the event.
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort Project To Bring More Economic Growth to the Area
The City of Murrieta is thrilled to announce that the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort project was selected for the Real Estate Redevelopment and Reuse award at the 10th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards. Hosted by the Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP), this award recognizes real estate development or adaptive reuse projects that create jobs or additional tax sources. Winning projects are selected because they will catalyze economic growth and demonstrate innovative partnership approaches, including both the public and private sectors.
Receiving the IEEP award for the redevelopment of the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort was a long time in the making. Murrieta was once well known for its natural, mineral hot springs. The current main artery of the city, Murrieta Hot Springs Road, was named for this amenity. From the early 1900s until the early 1970s, Murrieta was home to a large hot spring resort renowned as one of the first resorts in the region, with many celebrities and visitors passing through. Once the resort was no longer operational, the space was home to a bible college. Yet, after the pandemic hit, they reevaluated their service delivery model at the site and decided to sell the property. The City worked directly with the seller with the goal of bringing in a use that would benefit everyone. After several buyers showed interest, a major hot springs resort group was selected, and the City got to work entitling the project. Finding that the bible retreat and college space also featured hotel rooms, the City was able to approve a substantial conformance in four months. This allowed the buyer to close escrow and begin the massive work of redeveloping the 46-acred site.
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Murrieta Police Department and Crime Stoppers
Murrieta PD partners with new local Crime Stoppers to prevent crime in the community
You may have heard of the national Crime Stoppers organization, and Murrieta now has their own regional Southwest Riverside Crime Stoppers. Southwest Riverside Crime Stoppers (SWRCS) is a 501c(3) non-profit that provides a means for citizens to anonymously report crimes that they have witnessed and potentially receive a reward if the tip leads to an arrest.
You can provide tips by going to the website, or by calling their toll free number (844) 227-8477(TIPS). available for download at the Southwest Riverside County Crime Stoppers website. Southwest Riverside Crime Stoppers is exclusively supported by donations and not by tax funds. Follow them on social media at Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
For additional information contact SWRCS Board President Tony LoPiccolo at (951) 751-2242 or via email.
Visit the Murrieta Police Department website for more Murrieta PD news.
Updates from the Murrieta Public Library
The Murrieta Library rings in new year with new programming and introduces their new children's supervising librarian
New Year; New Programming
The Library begins new programming in January: The Children’s Department is hosting Dog Tales on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Toddler Storytime (birth to two years) is on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., and Preschool Prep Storytime (ages three to five years) is on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. The Children’s Department is also offering a brand new program, Art Studio, which will be held once a month on Thursdays beginning January 26. Art Studio is geared toward elementary students and designed to help children embrace their inner artist.
Teen Programming
Teen programming begins on Saturday, January 7, with a college prep, ACT Practice Test at 9:00 a.m. Teens are also invited to attend Game On! at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 19. Teen Study Hours is a new program designed to help teen students study in a quiet atmosphere and it begins on January 24, in the Library’s Lab on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Adult Programming
On Wednesday, January 25, at 4:00 p.m., adults are invited to a special Health Coach Presentation with certified coach and owner of Small Steps Coaching, Christine Garrison. The program is geared towards helping adults achieve optimal health in the new year. Also in January: our Library for All program, an interactive program for adults with disabilities, will have take-home watercolor kits, which can be picked up at the Adult Reference Desk starting at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 9, as well as a DIY clothespin lamp making program on Monday, January 30, at 10:00 a.m. All events are held in the Community Room, unless otherwise noted.
Welcome New Children's Supervising Librarian
The Library has exciting news to share: On December 5, the Library happily welcomed Kayti Mathewson as the new Supervising Librarian for the Children’s Department. Kayti was previously with the Inglewood Public Library and comes with a lot of experience and innovative ideas!
Make sure to check Macaroni KID's Daily calendar and social media stories for dates and times of the Murrieta Public Library events.
New Restaurants Now Open in Murrieta
Check out a new Murrieta business and make your dollars go further
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Now Open in Murrieta
If you love BBQ then go and experience delicious recipes that have been handed down for generations, alongside the down-home hospitality you’d expect from a family operation. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit slow smokes all meats on-site just the same way they did in 1941. The menu features beef brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis-style ribs, polish sausage, spicy cheddar sausage, smoked turkey, and marinated chicken, with an extensive array of homestyle sides from jalapeño beans to macaroni and cheese. Buttery rolls are served with every meal, along with complementary ice cream. And just like always, kids eat free on Sunday.
Stop by 39525 Los Alamos Road in Murrieta for food, drinks, and fun!
Mochinut Grand Opening
Have you heard about the latest donut craze? The mochi donut originated from Hawaii and uniquely combines an American doughnut and Japanese mochi. The mochinut has a unique shape and wonderful texture; light crispy coating with a soft, chewy inside as a result of the main ingredient – sticky sweet rice flour. The final product is glazed with various flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, matcha, earl grey, and topped with delectable toppings like cookies, fruits, flakes, and nuts. Their menu also includes Korean rice flour hotdogs and boba drinks.
Visit the newest Mochinut at 25175 Madison Avenue in Murrieta.
Make Your Dollars Go Further with the Murrieta Money Match Program
Did you know your shopping can support local businesses and save you money by using our Murrieta Money Match program? Buy a gift card accepted at more than 70 Murrieta businesses, and the City of Murrieta will match your dollars with a bonus card of equal value! Check out the Murrieta Money Match webpage to purchase the special gift card and view the list of participating businesses.
We love supporting our community, and thank you for supporting local businesses!
When visiting events and local businesses, be sure to tell them Macaroni KID sent you... and don't forget to tell all your friends!
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