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| THE COLONY NEWS | FEBRUARY 2026 | 21 FRAUD AND SCAM PREVENTION Tuesday, Feb. 17, 10 am , Auditorium. Join us for an informative presentation on the dangers of fraud and scams. Learn about new scam trends and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Presented by Angela Rosato, CPS II-County of Riverside DPSS, Adult Services Division. MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE PARTY Saturday, Feb. 21, Auditorium, doors open at 6:30 pm. Step into a night of mystery, music, and Mardi Gras magic at The Colony's exclusive Mardi Gras Masquerade Party — an event reserved for The Colony's finest! Dance the night away to a top-notch DJ, indulge in a delicious meal of shrimp, chicken and sausage jambalaya from Sharon's Creole Kitchen, and immerse yourself in the spirit of the masquerade. Dress to impress if you choose formal or cocktail attire in classic Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and yellow, along with a mask that conceals at least part of the face. Think feathered masks, themed jewelry, and plenty of festive flair. Simple styles are welcome too. We'll crown a King and Queen of the Ball, award Best Overall Costume, and keep the dance floor full all night long. This is one dazzling night you won't want to miss — let the good times roll! Party from 7 to 10 pm. Tickets are $30 per person. COMEDY NIGHT Saturday, March 14, Auditorium, 6:30 pm. Frances Dilorinzo of Comedy Entertainment, California's premier agency for stand-up comedy, is bringing the laughs back to The Colony! Enjoy an evening with three professional comedians, delivering top-notch humor that will leave you in stitches. Join us for a night of guaranteed laughter and fun. Tickets are $15 per person. ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY Tuesday, March 17, 5-9 pm. Join us for a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration, complete with music, good food, and great company. We'll have a DJ keeping the energy up throughout the evening, along with a full cash bar offering traditional Irish Beer, Irish coffee, and a variety of non-alcoholic options. A served buffet includes pretzels and beer cheese, corned beef sliders, shepherd pie, Irish tots, and dessert. Tickets are $37 per person. CLASSIC BUZZ Saturday, March 28, 6:30 pm. Don't delay, these tickets are in demand and will sell out. Playing rock and roll classics from the 60s, 70s and mostly the 80s. Reviving a tired genre of music and giving it a whole new look. Their forte would be the music of Journey, GNR, AC/DC and all the greats from those decades. Tickets are $15 per person. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE COMMUNITY YARD SALE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18. More info to come later. Auditorium, doors open