Love FSOTA! Always great classes, you don't get "art shamed" when going to try something new…read more Encouraging environment and changing selection of classes to bring out your inner artist! My only wish is there were more classes in the evenings for working people. We need art therapy, too!

Our community is so fortunate to have the wonderful Fallbrook School of the Arts…read more I've been fortunate to attend an Art History class and Calligraphy class recently; both instructed by Dixon Fish. Dixon is a highly regarded artist master printmaker, and instructor. He's also responsible for the great display window designs at the Fallbrook Art Center. I highly recommend checking out the available courses at: http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org/

I am a nurse and work with veterans with SCI. I have attended a couple of the warfighter made…read moreevents and they are awesome. It is so nice to see soo many veterans come together at the events and also learn about all of the off road therapy that they offer to the veterans. They offer support to veterans with disabilities and give them an opportunity to be part of an awesome organization. I definitely recommend people to follow them on Instagram to learn about future events. You can also find episodes of Warfighter made on youtube.

Such a great Veteran charity that operates in Temecula Valley. Check them out on social media to…read moresee all the awesome way they help our veterans in the community.

I used to walk past this building on weekends and always wondered what it's like on the inside…read more The store is well maintained and organized. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. They have great deals for various items. I'm looking forward to coming back to see what else they have.

This is a charity store where they receive donations to sell. We have gotten some very good deals…read morehere. They have everything from furniture, appliances, clothing etc. to drugstore items and food. Some of the foods are expired or close to it but if you don't mind that there are plenty of great deals. Western Eagle receives donations from places like Whole Foods, CVS, Target, etc. Each day they have a fresh food box that you can pick up for $15. You get refrigerated items and fresh produce. A few things in the box are shelf stable. It's a wonderful deal for people on a food budget. Many times they have free items with purchase such as Krispy Kreme doughnuts, fruits, veggies and various other items. Last summer we got flats of free fresh tomatoes and canned tomato sauce. It's always a new experience here because there are always new items.

A couple months ago, I had to put my sweet Scrappy down. After that I couldn't stand the loneliness…read moreso I started searching for another dog. After a few bad experiences, I finally contacted Retriers & Friends. Best decision I've ever made. They matched me up with Marcie, a 4 year old Chihuahua Mix. That was May 5th. That facility is the most beautiful place and any dog is lucky if they end up there. They are so loving and caring for each animal. It's only been a month and Marcie is my loyal companion. So well behaved and smart. Thank you guys for your wonderful service and I would highly recommend you to anyone looking to adopt.

This place is absolutely wonderful. I found a senior dog that no one wanted to help. I contacted a…read moredozen other rescues and no one really got back to me. Liz from Retrievers and Friends didn't hesitate to lend a helping hand. It's so kind what they are doing to help these animals and their facility is wonderful. I will be making donations to their charity from now on. I've already been sharing their praises with my friends and neighbors on social media. Thanks so much!

I love this little thrift store. The prices for clothing are extremely reasonable and the quality…read moreis good. They always have a lot of kitchen ware which is my favorite thing to pick through at thrift stores. This used to be called Women's Assistance League of the Temecula Valley. The name has changed recently but it is still the same non-profit. It's completely run by volunteers and all of the proceeds remain in our community to help youth programs, foster kids and other needs. This is our go-to place when we make donations donations. They're not open every day so chec their hours before you head over.

New name for the Assistance League that's in the old bowling alley (which is why the layout is…read moreunusual, lol). I really like this location, and I don't think I've ever walked out of here with nothing. They gave a large jewelry counter, a boutique, and they have a bunch of housewares. They also have quite a large clothing selection, and good prices on the basics. The boutique and appraised items are considerably higher. You can sign up for their email newsletter, which lets you know what will be on sale for the week. Quite a few parking spots in the front lot, but don't park to the East of the building because we told the owner of the business directly on that side will tow cars. Lastly, check the hours, because some days have a later opening time and they aren't open Sun-Tues.

I haven't personally had to use Nat cat Protection Society for any personal kitties, but I have…read morebeen to the facility and talked with staff and can tell you that this is a top-notch Cat Rescue place! The level of care provided to kitties at national Cat protection society is just amazing! The detail in which the have to cater to each cat is amazing! Their programs are also outstanding especially the one involving educating children! Please take the time to go and see this place! ‍ 10 out of 10 would highly recommend!

Stopped in on National Pet Day to bring a new cat tree, toys, & a pineapple bed. Super friendly…read morestaff. Place is clean & cats are happy. They take owner surrenders only. They're one of the oldest rescues in California.

I had a beyond expectation experience with Mindy and her daughter, even though at the end I didn't…read morechoose to go with the adorable and sweet boys Teddy and Khabib they brought for me to meet and interact with. Mindy provided a very personable, warm and extremely responsive service, made every effort to respond to my inquiry on Adopt-A-Pet and approving my application as well as just answering my questions and chatting with me about my potential cat baby's personality traits and his background story. She responded to emails as late as 11PM on a weekend and her demeanor was always welcoming and reassuring, like an old, caring friend. Mindy's words and actions convey that she truly truly love all of her rescued cat babies and she only wants what's best for them and she works extremely hard to find them good homes. I was very sad that neither cat babies from her rescue matched the particular personality I was looking for (I was trying to fill this big hole in my heart with the tragic loss of a stray cat named Cookie I cared for) and I really wished that given all the hard work she and her daughter put into, I'd adopt either Teddy or Khabib. Despite these big, affectionate sweet boys were not the best match I was searching for, I don't think any less of them, I sincerely hope they will find their forever home they deserve and I cannot be more grateful for Mindy's time, patience and understanding she's extended me and my family. If I had more capacity for an additional cat baby in the future after finding THE ONE, Mindy and her rescue is the first place I'd check out. If you are also searching for your feline soulmate, please look no further!!

Never heard back from them and we were ready to adopt immediately. Both myself and my daughter…read morecalled, (the "are too busy to care for kitties AND answer the phone, so please send a text"), so we texted, created an account online (because they want to know you're "actually serious" about adopting before you can even MEET the cat you're considering adopting.) (I do understand and respect prioritizing the mental health of the cats, but I'm sure the cats, especially the adults, would prefer a compromise, like being required to fill out a one page form on the spot before meeting). Every serious adopter that goes into a pet store and sees one of this organization's animals that they are interested in adopting and is told they have to go through this and this and this step before they can even interact with the cat and know if the personality is a fit. Everyone loses out. In my experience, even if you do go through all the steps, they won't call you back, and a cat that could have had a home I know had that opportunity taken from them because of the seemingly righteous or superior attitude of the rescue people. They surely know how many people go in and out of those cat and kitten rooms at the Animal Friends of the Valley shelter. Having a few people go in one at a time to meet one particular cat, I don't feel, is any more dangerous or unhealthy for the cat than them losing the opportunity to be adopted and eventually being put down. I just don't understand rescues like this. If you're too small to actually help, then let somebody else do it.