MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER
#30 Years Strong and Better all the Time
It was wonderful to see so many of you face-to-face on Tuesday night at our live State of the City event. We kicked off the evening with a bustling reception at the Library's Garden of Verses, and an estimated 300 people enjoyed the main event that followed on the Amphitheater Stage.
One of the highlights for me was enjoying the talented students from Norris Performing Arts Academy (N-PAC) who opened the event with the aptly named piece, "A New World." Seeing local musical theater on our own stage was an amazing way to start the evening.
We followed with a video tribute to the past 30 years since Murrieta became a city in 1991 and topped it all off with Mayor Scott Vinton's inspiring keynote address looking at the year's accomplishments and glancing ahead to the future. It was a great evening made even more special by the fact that we were all together again.
If you were unable to attend or watch the live stream, don't worry. We recorded the full event, and you can watch it below.
And don't forget, today our city turned 30! Happy Birthday, Murrieta.
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Kim Summers, City Manager |
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Members of the City's leadership team Kim Summers, Ivan Holler, Stacey Stevenson, Fire Chief David Lantzer, and Police Chief Tony Conrad catch a laugh with their guests during Tuesday's State of the City.
Photo by Cindy Yamanaka, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MURRIETA! |
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Fireworks Tonight!
We are celebrating #30YearsStrong with a fireworks display tonight, July 1, 2021, at 9 p.m. It's viewable from Los Alamos Hills Sports Park. Head on over and honor 30 years of cityhood with us tonight. The Birthday Bash with all its festivities is still happening, just a little later this year on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
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JULY IS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
Annual Photo Contest Kicks Off
After 15 months of limited services, we invite you to reconnect with everything your local parks and recreation has to offer, from playgrounds to recreation centers, sports leagues, summer camps, and more!
To celebrate Parks and Recreation Month, the City is challenging you to rediscover the parks, trails, and recreational programming through its annual photo contest. Starting July 1, 2021, submit high-resolution photographs with the theme of Reopening Recreation. We’re looking for submissions that capture people of all ages in moments most Murrieta residents couldn’t experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Entries are due July 25, 2021. We encourage you to follow us on Facebook@MurrietaCSD, call us at (951) 304-PARK (7275), or go to the City’s website www.MurrietaCA.gov/CSD to view the contest rules and additional information.
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR RETIRES, NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN
Warm Welcomes and Bittersweet Farewells for the Murrieta Library
The Library is officially back in business! Following California’s full re-opening guidelines, patrons will no longer have to wear a mask inside the Library unless unvaccinated. Comfortable Library furniture, study rooms, and musical instruments are available for checkout, with more now available!
On June 7, 2021, the Library welcomed Kesia Estrada as the new Supervising Librarian for the Children’s Department. Kesia previously was with the San Diego County Library System and came with lots of experience and great ideas! In other staffing news, Library Deputy Director Elise Malkowski officially retired at the end of June. Elise served the Murrieta Community for 16 years and has over 30 years of Library experience. She will be greatly missed!
Through the week of July 17, 2021, the Library continues to offer Grab and Go DIY kits for all age groups. Children’s Solar Crayon Animals, Teen Acrylic Painting, and Adult Crystal Sun-Catchers are several kits available in July. Visit www.facebook.com/murrietalibrary/ to see what is being promoted weekly, or check with the Reference and Children’s Desks. The Summer Reading Challenge Book Fair also runs through July 17. Visit our Facebook page for details.
Library staff is always available to answer questions Monday through Saturday, during regular hours, via phone, (951) 304-BOOK.
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PICNIC AND LIVE MUSIC AT THE NEW AMPHITHEATER
Summer Concerts in the Park Begin July 10
The City’s Concert-in-the-Park series begins Saturday, July 10, 2021. All concerts take place at Town Square Park Amphitheater beginning at 6 p.m. The admission is FREE. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and a picnic dinner. Check out more events at www.MurrietaCA.gov/events.
July 10 – John Demps Full Effect Band (R&B/dance/rock)
July 17 – Kylie Trout Band (country)
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NEWS FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Amazon Grocery, Murrieta Hot Springs, and Dining Galore!
At Tuesday's State of the City Address, Mayor Scott Vinton announced the "worst kept secret in town." Murrieta is getting an Amazon grocery store at the Town Center Plaza, and now we can officially make the announcement! The site is currently under construction .and marks an innovative addition to the growing plaza. Keep connected for more information on its progress.
Toast Restaurant and Raising Canes are currently under construction. New to town, Kan Zaman (pictured above) is offering highly-rated sit-down middle eastern fare. And a new brewery, Belching Beaver, has just opened escrow in downtown Murrieta at the former site of Joanie's Cantina. With the recent expansion of Chef's Grille, Rival Coffee/Sips & Eats, and 8-Bit Brewing, local dining options are taking off.
Last month the City Council took the next step in moving forward to support the transition of Murrieta Hot Springs back to a resort with public access through a transit occupancy tax sharing agreement that still brings robust tax revenue to the City.
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Through December 31, 2021, we will be honoring 30 years of cityhood with weekly #throwbackthursday posts and a growing collection of photos and stories at www.MurrietaCA.gov/30th.
Check-in often for a trip down memory lane.
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