Category: MurrietaBranch

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 […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Habitat of Humanity ReStore #10 (10/04/25)

On Oct. 04, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out at their local Habitat ReStore-Lake Elsinore. Habitat ReStores are independently owned reuse stores operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations. ReStores accept donations and sell a constantly changing inventory of diverse, high-quality merchandise to the public at a fraction of the retail price while diverting reusable […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (89th) (10/04/2025)

Today, we went to the vegetable garden and discovered that the lettuce we planted last time had sprouted, with tiny, cute green leaves poking out of the soil. Even the zucchini that had withered due to a sprinkler system malfunction had sprouted new leaves. Life is truly full of surprises! Volunteers: Owen Hsieh / Audrey […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (88th) (9/27/2025)

Reported by Ethan Hsieh On Sep. 27 2025, AYLUS Murrieta Members returned to Jacob’s house to maintain the garden. Members cleared the tomatoes from the tomato area, tilled the soil, and sprinkled fertilizer throughout the soil, mixing it in evenly. We also selected lettuce, which has a shorter growing season, and evenly scattered the lettuce […]

Murrieta AYLUS Hosted “Thank You Firefighters” Appreciation Month (11th)( Station #83) (9/7/2025)

On September 7th, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS continued its fourth year of hosting the “Thank You, Firefighters” campaign. Members visited station #83 today. As part of this ongoing initiative, members came together to express their gratitude to the firefighters who work tirelessly to keep the community safe. To show their appreciation, members collaborated to create handmade […]

Murrieta AYLUS Hosted “Thank You Firefighters” Appreciation Month (10th)( Station #84) (9/6/2025)

On September 6th, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS continued its fourth year of hosting the “Thank You, Firefighters” campaign. Members visited station #84 today. As part of this ongoing initiative, members came together to express their gratitude to the firefighters who work tirelessly to keep the community safe. To show their appreciation, members collaborated to create handmade […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (62nd) 9/1/2025)

On September 1st 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members cleaned up the adopted park. The members started with the children playground, they carefully picking up the snack wraps, color papers, members also screened the plastic cups, glass bottles hidden in the bushes. At the parking lot, there are broken glasses, member picked up every single piece of […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (85th)(9/6/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh Today we found that many plants had wilted because the sprinklers were turned off, and only the pumpkins in one area were still growing well, so we used the hose to water each plant and checked the function of the sprinkler system, hoping that they would recover. Owen Hsieh / Audrey […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (125th) (9/7/2025)

Reported by Jessica Lu : On September 7, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at the local senior center. The group split into two teams: one team performed piano music at the library, where many seniors had already gathered, eager to enjoy this special weekly activity. Meanwhile, another member volunteered at the ice cream station. It […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation #47– ABWK (9/13/2025)

On September 13th, 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 47th contribution to the initiative. This project was part of Habitat for Humanity’s mission to improve living conditions and bring comfort to community members through safe, well-maintained […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (87th) (9/20/2025)

After the sprinkler system failed, it looks like our tomato plants are no longer able to produce a harvest. We plan to re-seed the soil next week and plant other vegetables. The pumpkins still have lots of small yellow flowers, so hopefully they’ll grow into pumpkins. Volunteers: Hsieh / Audrey Hsieh / Ethan Hsieh / […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helped for 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer – Temecula (1st) (9/21/2025)

On September 21, 2025, the AYLUS Murrieta Branch volunteered at the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s event in Temecula. Members arrived bright and early, gathering before 6:30 AM to kick off the day with enthusiasm and teamwork. Upon arrival, everyone was assigned to various tasks to help set up for the big event. Some of […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects Bottles and Cans from a Local Neighborhood & Hosts a Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals (30th) (9/20/2025)

On September 20, 2025, the AYLUS Murrieta Branch recycled bottles to support local animal shelters. Members collected and recycled bottles to raise funds for their animal shelter program, helping provide foods & toys for our furry friends in need. By recycling bottles, we’re not just reducing waste – we’re actively contributing to the well-being of […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects & Recycles Used Batteries #4 ( 9/20/2025)

On September 20 2025, Murrieta Branch continues in promoting environmental sustainability by collecting and recycling used batteries! Members gathered up old batteries and responsibly sent them off to Home Depot’s recycling program, ensuring they were disposed of in an eco-friendly manner. By recycling batteries, we’re helping to reduce hazardous waste, conserve resources, and protect our […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports Community with Little Library Donation and Organization #1 (9/20/2025)

On September 20, 2025, the AYLUS Murrieta Branch donated books to the two Little Libraries in the Morgan Hill community. In addition to contributing books to stock the boxes, members also cleaned and re-arranged the books, ensuring that the libraries were well-maintained and inviting for all community members. Their efforts aimed to foster a love […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (86th) (9/13/2025)

On September 13, 2025, AYLUS members were tidying up Jacob’s vegetable garden. Some white spots appeared on the leaves of our pumpkins. After researching relevant information, we tried pruning the leaves, hoping the spots wouldn’t spread. We also removed dead tomato plants from one area. If the tomato plants in other areas also fail to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (63rd) (9/13/2025)

On September 13, 2025, the weather was beautiful. Children were enjoying the playground, and passersby were strolling with their dogs. Members of the Murrieta community were cleaning up the park. Besides clearing plastic bottles from under the bushes, we also cleared paper and cigarette butts from the parking lot. We ended up with a small […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (83rd)(8/23/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh August 23rd 2025, AYLUS Murrieta members worked at the Jocob’s House garden. The weather has been very hot lately, and many of the tomatoes have dried up, and some have even been eaten by insects. However, we still managed to harvest quite a few. Hopefully, our green tomatoes will continue to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation #46– ABWK (8/30/2025)

On August 30th, 2025, AYLUS members volunteered with Habitat for Humanity to help paint a senior home in need. This project was part of Habitat for Humanity’s mission to improve living conditions and bring comfort to community members through safe, well-maintained housing. Late August in California can bring extreme heat, but despite the challenging weather, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects and Donates Clothes ( #13) (8/23/2025)

On August 23rd 2025, AYLUS members donated old clothing to Angel View, a local nonprofit organization that provides support to individuals with disabilities. Angel View operates donation centers that help raise funds for their programs, offering a wide range of services and assistance to those in need in the community. Members collected gently used clothing, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Hosts Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals # 29 (8/23/2025)

On August 23rd, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members recycled bottles to raise funds to support their animal shelter program. The group raised a total of $20.67. All proceeds will be used to donate animal food and toys to local animal shelters. Through these ongoing recycling events, Murrieta AYLUS members continue to make a tangible difference in […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (82nd)(8/16/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On August 16, 2025, AYLUS members worked in the garden. We weeded first, then harvested tomatoes and squash. Finally, we fertilized the plants with fertilizer purchased from Home Depot.  This week’s harvest was bountiful, and seeing the bright red tomatoes was truly a joy. Volunteers: Owen Hsieh / Audrey Hsieh / […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (81st)(8/9/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On August 9th, 2025, AYLUS members returned to Jacob’s House Garden to continue their volunteer work. They trimmed the tomato and squash plants, removed weeds and overgrown pepper tree branches, and watered areas that had not been receiving enough moisture. Volunteers: Owen Hsieh / Audrey Hsieh / Ethan Hsieh / Allison […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (80th)(8/2/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On August 2nd, 2025, AYLUS members volunteered at Jacob’s House Garden to help with its ongoing care and upkeep. In addition to their regular maintenance tasks—such as weeding, trimming plants, and watering—they were also able to harvest some ripe, fresh tomatoes. The harvest was a rewarding moment for the members, as […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation #44– ABWK (8/9/2025)

On August 10th 2025, Aylus members helped Habitat for Humanity to paint for senior house. Members did the preparation work (tape the door, window, and also floor) before a safety briefing and then got to work towards the front of the home. They cut around the ridges with brushes and used the roller for larger […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (121st) (7/13/2025)

On July 13th, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped their local senior center. As usual, several seniors were already waited in the library for their favorite piano music. The performance started with some romantic pieces, followed by well-loved classical tunes, and wrapped up with lively jazz melodies that had everyone tapping their feet. Meanwhile, in the […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (59th) (7/19/2025)

Reported by Ethan Hsieh On July 19th, Murrieta AYLUS members cleaned up their adopted park, continuing their regular commitment to keeping the community space clean and welcoming. The members started by carefully removing plastic trash that had collected under the bushes, at the children playground , making sure to leave no litter behind. They also […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (77th) 7/12/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On July 12, 2025, AYLUS members spent a lighter day maintaining Jacob’s House Garden. Members were delighted to see the pumpkin seeds they planted the previous week had already sprouted. The members carefully watered the young plants and added some fertilizer to help them grow strong. They also took the time […]

Murrieta AYLUS Hosts Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals # 28 (7/5/2025)

On July 5th, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members gathered at the local recycling center to sort and collect bottles, which would soon be repurposed into something new! Their efforts were part of an ongoing initiative to engage youth in environmentally responsible activities, foster a sense of stewardship for the planet, and support a local animal shelter. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (74th) (6/21/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On June 21, 2025, AYLUS members were doing maintenance in the vegetable garden. AYLUS members are doing maintenance in the vegetable garden. They are removing the axillary shoots of tomatoes and adding supports. They are also removing weeds and applying fertilizer to keep the garden tidy. They are also harvesting garlic […]