Coworking Connection – October 2025 Newsletter

Welcome to the October 2025 edition of the Coworking Connection community bulletin! 🍂 In this newsletter, we spotlight a variety of local business and community events happening across Murrieta, Menifee, and Temecula. All events listed are sourced from our local Chambers of Commerce calendars, ensuring you’re in the loop on what’s happening around town. From networking mixers to family-friendly fall festivals, there’s something for everyone this month. Let’s dive in!

Featured Events

• Temecula Valley Business EXPO3 (Thu, Oct 9) – The premier networking expo for local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Hosted at the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, this free-to-attend event features dozens of vendors, free food and drinks, raffle prizes, and even a meet-and-greet with local mayorsbusiness.menifeevalleychamber.combusiness.menifeevalleychamber.com. It’s a must-attend for professionals looking to expand their network and for community members to discover local businesses. (3:30–7:00 PM at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort).

• Murrieta State of the City (Wed, Oct 15) – An annual civic highlight presented by the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber in partnership with the City of Murrieta. Mayor Cindy Warren will deliver an address highlighting Murrieta’s key accomplishments, city updates, and future prioritiesbusiness.murrietachamber.org. The State of the City address is free and open to the public, with an optional pre-event VIP reception for networking (5:30 PM reception, 7:00 PM address at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort Conference Center).

• Menifee AYSO Fall Festival (Fri, Oct 17) – A family-friendly evening of fall fun hosted by Menifee AYSO. This free community festival offers trunk-or-treating, carnival games, a festive pumpkin patch, delicious food and drinks, shopping, live music, and more – truly a perfect celebration for all agesbusiness.menifeevalleychamber.com. Come in costume and enjoy a safe night out with the whole family! (5:00–9:00 PM at Heritage Lake Sports Park, Menifee).

• Wilson Creek Winery 25th Anniversary Celebration (Fri, Oct 17) – Join the Temecula Chamber in celebrating 25 years of Wilson Creek Winery, a cornerstone of Temecula Valley Wine Country known for its award-winning wines and community spiritmembers.temecula.org. A special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30 PM will honor the winery’s legacy, followed by an open-to-all anniversary celebration. Raise a glass to 25 years of success, growth, and unforgettable memories at one of the region’s most beloved wineriesmembers.temecula.org!

October 2025 Events Calendar at a Glance

Below is a summary of business and community events for October, as listed or endorsed by our local Chambers of Commerce. Mark your calendars!

• Oct 1 (Wed): Menifee City Council Meeting – City Hall meeting open to the public (Menifee)business.menifeevalleychamber.com.

• Oct 3 (Fri):

  • 13th Annual SRCAR Foundation Golf Tournament – Charity golf event (Murrieta/Temecula area)business.menifeevalleychamber.com.

  • Chipotle Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting – Help welcome the new Chipotle to Menifee with an official ribbon cutting at 10:00 AMbusiness.menifeevalleychamber.combusiness.menifeevalleychamber.com.

• Oct 6 (Mon): “Golf-Toberfest” Rotary Club Golf Tournament – 6th Annual charity golf outing hosted by Rotary Club of Temeculamembers.temecula.org (Temecula).

• Oct 7 (Tue): 2025 Legislative Summit – A regional summit on business and public policy (Temecula Valley Chamber event)members.temecula.org. (Evening) PRO CUP LAUNCH PARTY – Temecula FC soccer uniform reveal celebrationmembers.temecula.org.

• Oct 8 (Wed): Financial Health Workshop – “Chase Money Skills: How to Set Goals, Build a Budget, and Save,” a financial literacy seminar (Menifee)business.menifeevalleychamber.com.

• Oct 9 (Thu): Temecula Valley Business EXPO3 – (Featured Event) Regional business expo with vendors, networking, food, and rafflesbusiness.menifeevalleychamber.com (Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, 3:30–7:00 PM).

• Oct 14 (Tue):

  • Coffee with the City of Wildomar – Informal morning coffee chat with Wildomar city officials, hosted by Murrieta/Wildomar Chamberbusiness.murrietachamber.org.

  • “Blind Descent” Leadership Keynote (Virtual) – Extreme adventurer Brian Dickinson shares his Mount Everest story and lessons on leadership and resilience (free National University speaker series, 3 PM via Zoom)business.murrietachamber.orgbusiness.murrietachamber.org.

  • Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser – Dine at Texas Roadhouse Menifee and “tip a cop” as they serve as waiters to raise funds for charity (Menifee)business.menifeevalleychamber.com.

  • Evening Business Social – An after-hours networking mixer for local professionals (Menifee Chamber event)business.menifeevalleychamber.com.

• Oct 15 (Wed):

  • Murrieta State of the City – (Featured Event) Annual city address by Mayor Cindy Warren (Murrieta)business.murrietachamber.org.

  • Temecula Chamber October Evening Mixer – Monthly networking mixer at Redhawk Golf Course (Temecula, 5:30–7:30 PM)facebook.com.

  • Menifee City Council Meeting – Regular meeting at Menifee City Hallbusiness.menifeevalleychamber.com.

• Oct 17 (Fri):

  • Menifee AYSO Fall Festival – (Featured Event) Free family fall festival with trunk-or-treat, games, and more (Menifee)business.menifeevalleychamber.com.

  • Ribbon Cutting: Wilson Creek Winery 25th Anniversary – (Featured Event) Celebrate a Temecula winery’s 25-year milestone (4:30 PM at Wilson Creek Winery)members.temecula.org.

  • Jokes at the Oaks – Comedy night at The Oaks (Temecula) for a fun end to the weekmembers.temecula.org.

• Oct 18 (Sat): A Night of Giving – Charity gala (“MALHY” Charity Event) supporting local causes (Temecula)members.temecula.org.

• Oct 19 (Sun): Bunco in the Vines – A social fundraising event playing Bunco at a local winery (Temecula Wine Country)members.temecula.org.

• Oct 20 (Mon): Southwest California Legislative Council Meeting – Regional advocacy meeting on business legislation (hosted in Murrieta)business.murrietachamber.org.

• Oct 21 (Tue):

  • Neighborhood Healthcare PACE Tour – Guided tour of the new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly center in Murrieta (by appointment)members.temecula.org.

  • *Ribbon Cutting: Esperanza Clinical – Grand opening of a new Murrieta clinic focused on innovative care and research for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and dementiabusiness.murrietachamber.org (11:00 AM). Meet the team, tour the facility, and celebrate this addition to our healthcare community.business.murrietachamber.org

  • Lunch & Learn: Transforming HR with Tech & AI – Business seminar on how technology and AI are changing HR (hosted by Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber, open to regional businesses)business.murrietachamber.org. (Also listed on Menifee Chamber calendar on this date.)

  • Wake Up Menifee – Morning networking breakfast to jump-start your day with fellow Menifee professionalsbusiness.menifeevalleychamber.com.

• Oct 22 (Wed):

  • Foodservice Equipment Expo – 2025 expo showcasing foodservice industry equipment and vendors (Menifee)business.menifeevalleychamber.com.

  • Broker Luncheon – Real estate brokers networking lunch (Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber event).

  • OktoberFEAST Fall Mixer – Open house mixer with Oktoberfest flair (Temecula)members.temecula.org.

  • Menifee Health Center Tour – Tour of Neighborhood Healthcare’s new Menifee facility (by appointment)members.temecula.org.

• Oct 23 (Thu): Wildomar Commercial Real Estate Meetup – Networking meetup focused on commercial real estate opportunities in Wildomar (hosted via Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber)business.murrietachamber.org.

• Oct 24 (Fri): AST Menifee Trick-or-Treat – A free, family-friendly Halloween “trunk-or-treat” event hosted by AST in Menifee (costumes encouraged!)business.menifeevalleychamber.com.

• Oct 25 (Sat):

  • Main Street Monster Mile – Run a 1-mile Halloween-themed race down Main Street in San Jacinto, organized by the Boys & Girls Clubsbusiness.menifeevalleychamber.combusiness.menifeevalleychamber.com. Races start in age-group waves; medals for winners and fun activities at the finish line (8:30–11:00 AM).

  • AFV Spooktacular “Paws on the Promenade” – A pet-friendly Halloween celebration hosted by Animal Friends of the Valleys at Temecula’s Promenade Mall. Enjoy trick-or-treat stations, a pet costume parade and contest, raffle prizes, and “boo-tique” pet vendors – bring your dressed-up furry friends for a howling good time!business.menifeevalleychamber.com (10:00 AM–1:00 PM, Promenade Temecula).

• Oct 26 (Sun): Walk of Hope – Michelle’s Place – Charity walk in support of Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Centerbusiness.menifeevalleychamber.com (morning, Temecula). A meaningful way to raise breast cancer awareness and support survivors.

• Oct 27 (Mon): Sbay Print & Design Grand Opening – Ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for a new print & design business in Menifee. Enjoy raffle prizes, swag giveaways, delicious food (from Kusina San Diego and Avenita’s Mexican Tostadas), plus a mobile bar as you learn about Sbay’s design and promotional servicesbusiness.menifeevalleychamber.com. Free to attend (2:00–4:00 PM; RSVP requested)business.menifeevalleychamber.combusiness.menifeevalleychamber.com.

• Oct 28 (Tue): Coffee with the City of Murrieta – Join Murrieta city leaders for coffee and conversation (8:30 AM, hosted at Murrieta Innovation Center)business.murrietachamber.org.

• Oct 29 (Wed): Realtors “Trunk or Treat” – A fun Halloween trunk-or-treat event presented by the Southwest Riverside County Association of REALTORS® (Menifee)business.menifeevalleychamber.com. Kids can trick-or-treat from creatively decorated car trunks in a safe environment (4:30–7:30 PM, MSJC Menifee Parking Lot).

• Oct 30 (Thu): State of the Third District – A regional address presented by the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber, highlighting Riverside County’s Third District accomplishments and plansbusiness.murrietachamber.org. Supervisor Chuck Washington will share updates and the vision for our county’s future. Free public event (9:00 AM address at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort); an optional pre-event breakfast at 7:45 AM is available for $50business.murrietachamber.orgbusiness.murrietachamber.org.

• Oct 31 (Fri): Happy Halloween! 🎃 No major Chamber events today – enjoy trick-or-treating, local haunted houses, and have a safe Halloween night with your families and coworkers.

(Note: Events and times are subject to change. Please verify details or registration requirements with the respective Chamber or event organizer. Chamber websites have additional information and contact details for each event.)

Local Business Highlights & Ribbon Cuttings

October has been an exciting month for local businesses, with several new openings and milestones celebrated:

• Chipotle (Menifee) – A new Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened in Menifee! The Menifee Valley Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting on Oct 3 to welcome this popular eatery to the communitybusiness.menifeevalleychamber.com. Stop by the new location at 28830 McCall Blvd, Ste. 105 and enjoy your favorite burrito or bowl while supporting a new local business.

• Esperanza Clinical (Murrieta) – A grand opening ribbon cutting was held Oct 21 for Esperanza Clinical, a specialty clinic in Murrieta with a mission to empower older adults and their families through innovative care and clinical research. This center focuses on support for conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other dementiasbusiness.murrietachamber.org. Community members had a chance to tour the facility and meet the teambusiness.murrietachamber.org. Esperanza Clinical’s arrival is a meaningful boost to local healthcare resources.

• Sbay Print & Design (Menifee) – Congratulations to Sbay Print & Design on their grand opening! 🎉 On Oct 27, owners Liza and Marcos, along with the Chamber, celebrated with a ribbon cutting, raffle prizes, swag bags, a mobile bartending station, and fantastic food from local vendorsbusiness.menifeevalleychamber.com. Sbay offers custom apparel, promotional products, design services, and more – we’re excited to see a new creative small business thrive in our community. (Located at 31335 Shadow Ridge Dr., Menifee).

• Wilson Creek Winery’s 25th Anniversary (Temecula Wine Country) – A quarter-century in business! Wilson Creek Winery, a family-owned Temecula winery famous for its Almond Champagne and hospitality, marked 25 years in the Valley. The Temecula Chamber’s ribbon cutting on Oct 17 honored the Wilson family’s legacy and the winery’s contributions to our regionmembers.temecula.org. The festivities continued with an open-to-all celebration at the winery, where guests raised a glass to 25 years of success and community memoriesmembers.temecula.org. Cheers to many more years ahead!

Closing Community Message

As autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s heartwarming to see our Southwest Riverside County community coming together. Whether you’re networking with fellow entrepreneurs, cheering on a local ribbon cutting, or taking the family out to a harvest festival or Halloween event, these gatherings remind us of the vibrant community we share. Coworking Connection is proud to be part of this spirit, providing space for professionals to connect and grow. We encourage you to take part in these local happenings – support a new business, learn something new, or simply have fun with neighbors.

Thank you for reading our October newsletter. We look forward to seeing you around town (or at Coworking Connection!) and working together to keep our community strong and connected. Here’s to a productive, enjoyable October! 🍁

– The Coworking Connection Team