Category: MurrietaBranch

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#109) (02/22/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On Feb. 22, 2026, Murrieta members divided the work in the vegetable garden, turning the soil and weeding. The weeds had grown particularly vigorously after the rain. When we saw the weed-infested land become clean and tidy, we all smiled with satisfaction. In addition, the tomatoes we were growing at home […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects & Recycles Used Batteries #5 ( 02/21/2025)

On February 21st 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members recycled their used-up batteries at Home Depot. Members sorted through their old and broken batteries, using a glove to ensure safety and placed them carefully in a large ziploc bag. Then, they went to Home Depot and dropped them off in their recycling area. Members made sure to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports Community with Little Library Donation and Organization #4 (02/22/2025)

On February 22, 2026, the AYLUS Murrieta Branch donated books to the two Little Free Libraries in the Morgan Hill community. In addition to contributing books to stock the boxes, members also cleaned and reorganized the books. The Murrieta Branch plans to continue this activity on a monthly basis to help provide accessible literature to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects and Donates Clothes ( #16) (02/22/2025)

On February 22, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS donated the gently used clothing and shoes to Angles’s View thrift stores in Temecula. Angel View is a nonprofit that helps children and adults with disabilities, especially those with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities. Their services include: Medical and rehabilitation care Therapy and support programs Residential care for […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports NAMI monthly support group meeting #2 (02/18/2026)

On February 18, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered with NAMI for their monthly mental health support group meeting held at Temecula Valley Hospital. Members arrived 30 minutes before the meeting to help with the setup. They prepared the NAMI booth with flyers, cards, meeting agenda information, and check-in forms, and also helped organize the refreshment […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation (#55) (02/14/2026)

On February 14, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered with ABWK Habitat for Humanity. ABWK is a project focuses on helping senior homeowners by painting and refreshing their homes. The main goal of the project is to support seniors who may not be physically or financially able to maintain their homes on their own. Volunteers help […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#146) (02/22/2026)

On February 22, 2026, members volunteered by playing piano at their local senior center. When the members first arrived, many seniors were still watching a movie, so only a few people were in the library during the first ten minutes of the performance. Despite the small audience at the beginning, the members continued playing a […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#145) (02/15/2026)

On February 15 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at their local senior center. At the ice cream parlor member assisted with serving treats and chatting with seniors. At the library, members started with requested pieces and played several well-known movie songs, then some classic pieces, before leaving, members went to help clean up and close […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#144) (02/08/2026)

On February 08, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members served seniors ice cream and played piano. Members play lots of classical pieces and for the last 15-20 minutes, they played some jazz and popular old tunes. In the ice cream parlor, members made sure to wash their hands before serving and helped clean everything up before leaving. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (#73) (02/01/2026)

Reported by Ethan Hsieh On Feb. 01 2026, Murreita members participated in a park cleanup activity. During the activity, they collected and sorted the litter scattered on the ground and in the surrounding area, concentrating it around the playground and parking lot. Through these efforts, the park environment was restored to cleanliness and order. Volunteers: […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#108) (02/14/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On February 14, 2026, Murrieta members carried out gardening work in the vegetable garden. Upon arrival, we first cleared weeds and tilled the soil to prepare the vegetable beds. Then we fertilized to improve the soil. After the soil was prepared, we harvested lettuce and sowed lettuce seeds, carefully watering them […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#107) (02/07/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On Feb. 07 2026, Murreita members went to the vegetable garden to take care of the plants, weeding, watering, and checking on their growth. We harvested some Bok Choy, and although our hands got dirty, the whole process was full of learning and fun. Volunteers: Owen Hsieh / Audrey Hsieh / […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#106) (02/01/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On Feb.01 2026, Murrieta members went to the vegetable garden for routine maintenance. The lettuce seeds we had sown earlier had already sprouted two vibrant green leaves. We cleared the weeds from the beds, prepared the soil, loosened the soil, and then fertilized to replenish nutrients. Next, we planted the sprouted […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#143) (01/25/2026)

On January 25, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at the Atria Senior Center. The group was split into two teams: one team performed piano music in the library, where a few seniors had already gathered. Meanwhile, another member volunteered at the ice cream station, serving sweet treats and engaging in conversation with the residents as […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#105) (01/24/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh  On Jan. 24 2026, Murrieta members went to the vegetable garden to help. Everyone worked together, some pulled weeds, some watered the plants, and others carefully took care of the vegetables. Although the work was not easy, seeing the garden become neat and the crops grow made everyone feel a sense […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#104) (01/17/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh  On January 17, 2026, Murreita members followed their planned routine and went to the vegetable garden to carry out maintenance work. After arriving, we first removed the weeds from the garden beds to provide more space for the crops to grow. Then, we applied fertilizer to replenish nutrients in the soil. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation (#53) (01/24/2026)

On JAN. 25, 2026, AYLUS Murrieta members went to a Habitat for Humanity for paint senior house. The project focuses on helping senior homeowners by painting and refreshing their homes. The main goal of the project is to support seniors who may not be physically or financially able to maintain their homes on their own. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#142) (01/18/2026)

On Jan. 18, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at Atria senior center. Members brought along fun books to play like country and jazzy pieces. Seniors sang along with any pieces they recognized. At the ice cream parlor, members helped serve ice cream while interacting and chatting with the seniors as much as possible. Volunteers:  Jane […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#141) (01/11/2026)

On January 11, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at the Atria Park of Vintage Hills senior center. Members were split into two teams: one went to the library for a piano performance, where several residents were already waiting, and the other helped at the ice cream parlor, interacting and chatting with the seniors. In the […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (#93) (01/19/2026)

On Jan 19 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at CMOH food bank. Members were assigned into two teams. One team worked at the vegetable station, sorting vegetables by removing any spoiled items and ensuring that only good produce was placed into crates for distribution. Afterwards, members helped receive donated food and sorted it into its […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#103) (01/10/2026)

The bok choy seedlings we transplanted to the garden last week didn’t grow well due to the cold weather. So this week, we chose lettuce, which is easier to grow. We evenly scattered the lettuce seeds directly into the fertilized soil, hoping they will grow successfully. In addition, we are continuing to cultivate onion and […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#102) (01/03/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On January 3, 2025, AYLUS Murreita members went to Jacob’s House vegetable garden as usual. The bok choy seedlings we transplanted last week hadn’t grown well due to the continuous rain and cold weather, which was quite frustrating. Nevertheless, we continued weeding and fertilizing to replenish the soil nutrients. After finishing […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects Bottles and Cans from a Local Neighborhood & Hosts a Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals (#31) (01/03/2026)

On Jan. 09 2025, Murrieta AYLUS sold bottles to raise money for animal shelters. The volunteers collected various bottles from their homes, sorting through their plastic bottles, glassware, and various aluminum cans. Members sorted through their types of bottles, they counted out some of their plastic bottles and aluminum cans to donate for count, while […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (#91) (12/31/2025)

On December 31st, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped their local food bank. Members were assigned at the meat and vegetable sorting stations, members carefully organized and package fresh produce, so the preparation team can easily grab pre-packed bags and quickly add them to the larger boxes designated for distribution.  Afterwards, members moved on to assist […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (90th) (12/30/2025)

On December 30th, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered their time to support their local food bank, continuing their commitment to serving the community. Members were happy to be back and eager to help where needed. Volunteers were assigned to two different stations. Two members assisted with loading food boxes, carefully transferring them from carts into […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects and Donates Clothes ( #15) (12/26/2025)

reported by Jessica Lu On 12/26/25, Murrieta AYLUS members prepared clothes to donate. Members found some clothes they outgrew and decided to wash and prepare them so they could donate them. They made sure the clothes were not worn out and were clean and fresh. After they prepared the clothes, members went to their local […]

Murrieta AYLUS Donates Supplies to their Local Animal Shelter (#6) (12/26/2025)

On December 26, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members organized a supply donation drive to support their local animal shelter using funds raised through their periodic bottle and can recycling program. This ongoing effort not only helps reduce waste but also allows members to transform recyclable materials into meaningful support for the community. With the funds collected, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports Community with Little Library Donation and Organization #3 (12/21/2025)

reported by Jessica Lu On 12/21/25, Murrieta AYLUS members donated books to their Little Library. Members previously had collected and organized some books they decided should go up for donation since they don’t use it as much anymore. They made sure books were still in good shape and were not damaged. Then, members went to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports community Christmas performance (12/20/2025)

reported by Jessica Lu On 12/20/25, Murrieta AYLUS members supported their community’s Christmas performance by playing violin. Members arrived early in the morning so they could rehearsal before the concert. After, they went into a separate room to wait until it was their time to play. While waiting, members practiced a bit more and relaxed […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#99) (12/13/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh Today, as usual, we went to the vegetable garden to weed and fertilize, and the lettuce is growing steadily. On the way home, we also started planting bok choy seedlings in boxes, hoping they will germinate successfully.   Volunteers:  Owen Hsieh / Audrey Hsieh / Ethan Hsieh / Alison Hsieh: 1 […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation #51 (12/13/2025)

On December 13 2025, AYLUS Murrieta members went to a Habitat for Humanity for paint senior house. The project focuses on helping senior homeowners by painting and refreshing their homes. The main goal of the project is to support seniors who may not be physically or financially able to maintain their homes on their own. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (#69) (12/06/2025)

Reported by Ethan Hsieh On December 6, 2025, the members went to the park for a cleanup activity. Upon arrival, we immediately began cleaning up, removing litter scattered on the playground, grass, and parking lot. Throughout the process, the members were responsible and worked diligently, making the park cleaner and tidier.   Volunteers: Owen Hsieh […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#98) (12/06/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On December 6, 2025, team members went to the vegetable garden to clean up, removing weeds from the beds to create a better growing environment for the vegetables. The lettuce continued to grow. Afterwards, we fertilized each vegetable, providing necessary nutrients to prepare for future growth. Today we also harvested Squash […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation #50 (12/06/2025)

Reported by Jessica Lu On 12/6/25, Murrieta AYLUS members helped ABWK house project. The project focuses on helping senior homeowners by painting and refreshing their homes. The main goal of the project is to support seniors who may not be physically or financially able to maintain their homes on their own. Volunteers help paint exterior […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#135) (11/23/2025)

On November23rd, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out at their local senior center. Members signed in at the front desk before going their separate ways, one to the ice cream parlor assisting with serving treats and chatting with seniors as they enjoyed their dessert, and one to the library where they played the piano, filling […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#136) (11/30/2025)

On November 30, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at their local senior center. At the library, members started with requested pieces from the previous week before playing light jazz and ended by taking more requests, which the seniors enjoyed very much. At the ice cream parlor member assisted with serving treats and chatting with seniors. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#97)(11/29/2025)

On Nov. 29 2025, Murrieta members helped with Jacob’s House’s garden. We ran out of fertilizer in the vegetable garden, so we went to Home Depot and bought two bags of chicken manure. Once in the garden, we checked on the vegetables. The first batch of lettuce, which was originally ready for harvest, had been […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#96)(11/22/2025)

On November 22, 2025, after continuous rain, the weeds in the vegetable garden grew particularly fast. AYLUS members pulled out an entire row of weeds, fertilized each seedling, and finally tidied up the scattered tools, restoring the garden to its former neatness. The lettuce is gradually growing.   Owen Hsieh / Audrey Hsieh / Ethan […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports Community with Little Library Donation and Organization #2 (11/11/2025)

Reported by Jessica Lu On November 11, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members donated books to their local Little Library. Members knew the holidays were coming up so they thought what better way than to help support the Little Libraries in their neighborhood. Members both prepared a couple of books to put in each library. They made […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects and Donates Clothes ( #14) (11/11/2025)

On November 11, 2025, AYLUS members donated old clothing to Angel View, a local nonprofit organization that provides support to individuals with disabilities. Members collected gently used clothing and shoes that were in excellent condition. Each item was carefully washed, cleaned, and neatly folded before being packed into large bags for delivery to the donation […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#133) (11/09/2025)

On November 9, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out at their local senior center, spending the afternoon bringing music and joy to the residents. Several seniors were already waiting eagerly in the lobby when members arrived, while others gathered in the library room. Members played all kinds of music, and took song requests in between […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports Murrieta Field of Honor #3 (11/08/2025)

On November 8, 2025, AYLUS Murrieta members volunteered to help with the setup of the Murrieta Field of Honor, an event dedicated to honoring veterans, active-duty military members, and first responders. The setup required careful coordination. Members began by carrying bundles of rebar across the large field, placing each piece precisely on the small white […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#94)(11/08/2025)

On November 8, 2025, the members of AYLUS pulled weeds near the lettuce and watered and fertilized the garden. The first lettuce they planted was growing the best, with vibrant green leaves. The other lettuces and cabbages were also sprouting small leaves. We hoped these lettuces would grow strong and healthy, increasing our harvest.   […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports Temecula Half Marathon #3 (11/01/2025)

On November 1, 2025, AYLUS Murrieta members assisted with the registration process for the Temecula Half Marathon. Their responsibilities included helping participants check in, verify registration information, distribute the bibs, wine glasses and shirts, and provide race day details to ensure a smooth and organized experience for all runners. Volunteers: Bill Chen: 5.5 hrs Owen […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#93)(11/01/2025)

Reported by Ethan Hsieh When we went to the vegetable garden today, we found that the lettuce in the third section, which we planted last week, hadn’t sprouted yet, but the lettuce in the first and second sections, which we planted earlier, were already growing lush green leaves. We weeded and fertilized as usual, hoping […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation #49– ABWK (11/01/2025)

Reported by Jessica Lu On November 1st, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped ABWK with house painting. Members got there early to try to avoid the sun and get started asap. Members started by taping the windows and around the house with blue paint to protect them, and also putting down brown paper. After, they put […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports Morgan Hill Fall Festival (10/18/2025)

On October 18, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members lent a hand at the Morgan Hill Fall Festival. Members were assigned to manage the Arts and Crafts station, where they distributed materials and assisted children in creating Halloween-themed crafts. Although interest was slow at first, the booth soon began to draw more visitors, and members eagerly helped […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#131) (10/26/2025)

On Oct. 26 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped their local senior center. Members were spliced into 2 teams, one for the piano performance at the library, one for the ice cream parlor. At the library, several seniors were waiting there before members arrival, piano music is their favorite weekly program. Members started with some well-loved […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#92)(10/25/2025)

On October 25, 2025, members of AYLUS renovated the pumpkin patch. Since our pumpkin patch wasn’t producing the expected pumpkins, we removed the pumpkin plants, re-tilled and fertilized the soil, and planted lettuce and bok choy, hoping they would sprout successfully. Jane Lu/ Owen Hsieh / Audrey Hsieh / Ethan Hsieh / Allison Hsieh: 1.5 […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#130) (10/19/2025)

On October 19, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at Atria Living Center. A special event was held for the seniors, featuring a Taiko drum performance. The rhythmic beats and powerful drumming created an exciting and engaging atmosphere, filling the room with energy, music, and joy that delighted everyone in attendance. During the event, all members […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#91)(10/18/2025)

On October 18, 2025, AYLUS members worked in the Jacob’s vegetable garden. Today,we pulled out a lot of weeds and fertilized them, hoping that the vegetables can absorb more nutrients. We also sorted out a new area. We loosened the soil and sprinkled some lettuce seeds, hoping that they would germinate smoothly.   Volunteers: Owen […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation #48– ABWK (10/18/2025)

On October 18, 2025, AYLUS members volunteered with Habitat for Humanity to help paint a senior home as part of the Senior House Preservation event. This marked their 48th contribution to the initiative. This project was part of Habitat for Humanity’s mission that not only improves the appearance and safety of the home but also […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#129) (10/12/2025)

On Oct. 12, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at Atria Living Center. As always, members split into two teams: one team performed piano music at the library, where many seniors had already waited there to enjoy their favorite music. The beautiful melodies filled the room, creating a relaxing and cheerful atmosphere. Several residents hummed along […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Outreach Farm Project #6 – Pumpkin stand (10/12/2025)

On October 12, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at the Outreach Farm to assist with their annual pumpkin stand sale. Members helped set up the display area, arranging pumpkins of various sizes and colors to attract visitors. They greeted customers, assisted with selecting pumpkins, and helped carry purchases to cars when needed. Throughout the event, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Outreach Farm Project #5 – Pumpkin harvest (10/11/2025)

On October 11, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members participated in the Outreach Farm Project to help with the annual pumpkin harvest. Members were assigned to different tasks based on the needs of the field. Some were responsible for cutting the vines, while others carried the large, heavy pumpkins from the field and placed them beside the […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#128) (10/5/2025)

On October 5, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members continued volunteering at the local senior center to bring joy and entertainment to the residents. Again, members divided into two teams. One team performed piano music in the library, where many seniors had already gathered, eagerly waiting to enjoy some of their favorite songs. The soothing melodies created […]