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Veteran Events & Resources in Temecula • Murrieta • Lake Elsinore

Published On
August 20, 2025
1. Upcoming Veteran Events

Veteran Alliance Network (Lake Elsinore)
  • Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
  • Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Location: Cultural Arts Center, 183 N Main St, Lake Elsinore
  • This FREE event empowers veterans through camaraderie, financial education, VA home loan guidance, nonprofit connections, and mentorship opportunities. A great chance to build community and access trusted services.
Annual Veterans Golf Classic: Driver to Dive Waves Project
  • Date: Saturday, September 27
  • Location: The Golf Club @ Rancho California, Murrieta
  • A fun, engaging event raising awareness and support for veteran-focused projects.
Riverside Veterans Advisory Committee Meetings
  • Held monthly, typically on Thursdays from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, via Teams. Great for staying plugged in—including public discussion of veteran issues and event planning.
2. Veteran Resources & Support Organizations

Lake Elsinore
  • Local Resources:
    American Legion Post 200, Temecula Vet Center, Warrior Built Foundation, VFW Post 1508, U.S. Vets at March ARB, Wounded Warrior Project, Canine Support Teams, and Warfighter Made.
  • City Services:
    The city also runs a Veterans Memorial Brick Recognition Program and Active Military Banner Program to honor service members.
Murrieta
  • Hosts military-themed events including Veterans Day Parade, Memorial Day Ceremonies, Field of Honor, and a special Mother’s Day brunch for military moms.
  • Veterans Resource Center: Provides local support for transitioning veterans, plus a free VA transportation bus for appointments.
Murrieta & Surrounding Area
  • MilVet (Murrieta):
    Offers walk-in support (2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 9 AM–4 PM) for VA claims, benefits, and emergency aid. Programs include care packages for deployed troops and holiday support.
  • Veterans Advocacy Associates (VAA):
    Located in Murrieta, VAA helps veterans and spouses access VA benefits like Aid & Attendance and service-connected compensation.
Temecula & Riverside County
  • Riverside County Veterans’ Services:
    Provides claim filing, employment help, VRIP (Reintegration Program), burial planning, and more. Multiple locations (including Temecula) serve the region.
  • Temecula Vet Center: Supports counseling and benefits access.
Murrieta VA Clinic (Part of VA Loma Linda Healthcare)
  • Provides primary care, mental health, audiology, lab services, pharmacy, telehealth, and My HealtheVet support. Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Includes disabled veteran transportation options.

Final Thoughts
If you are a veteran and need home care support, we’re here to help you. We can provide you with… 
  • a brief overview of some resources and programs you may qualify for, 
  • links to program sites where you can find more details and 
  • an easy way to contact us so we can help you navigate the VA resources you’re eligible for call us at 951.567.7988 .