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Out & About This column is designed to highlight those special places that others have found and then share them with all in the community. Here are a few: Restaurants Golden Ginger 268 E. Stetson Ave., Hemet, CA • (951) 652-2266. Phyllis Brumfield suggested this restaurant which serves Chinese Cuisine and has over 100 selections on their menu. There is something for everyone! They offer Luncheon Specials served from 11 am to 3 pm and priced from $6.25 to $7.75. Also have House Special dinners ranging in price from $12.75 to $16.75. Sweet Life Restaurant & Bakery 138 N. Harvard St., Hemet, CA • (951) 929-1309. This restaurant just opened and Suzanne Davis the owner and baker has been baking and serving delicious bakery goods for several years at the Hemet Farmers Market. We've tasted her cheese cakes and admit these are the best we've ever had! She serves Soul Food which she refers to as "comfort food" and just like home food. Opened Tuesday - Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm serving lunch and dinner and on Saturdays serving breakfast 7 to 10 am. Take out is also available. Upcoming Events The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA • (951) 784-0300. If you have never been to the Mission Inn to see the "Festival of Lights" then you are in for a real treat! It's definitely worth the drive. "Festival of Lights" commences with a celebratory "flipping of the switch" ceremony on Nov. 29, at sunset and followed by a full fireworks display. Now in its 21st year it will run from Nov. 29 through Jan. 4. This historic hotel has a spectacular collection of nearly 4 million enchanting holiday lights and more than 400 animated figures including angels, elves and carolers. Also the interior is decorated with beautiful Christmas trees and other designer decorations. There are several different restaurants to choose from: Duane's Prime Steaks & Seafood, Spanish Patio, The Mission Inn Restaurant, 54 Degrees or indulge in a sweet treat from Casey's Cupcakes. They also offer horse drawn carriage rides for a fee. Call for additional information. Annual Hemet Christmas Parade & Christmas in the Park Parade start Florida and Palm, Hemet, CA. This year the Christmas Parade will be Dec. 7. The theme is "Salute to America," honoring WWII veterans. It starts at 10 am at the intersection of Florida and Palm with the parade ending at Gibbel Park. The activities at the park start at 9 am until 4 pm. It's all day family fun brimming with vendors, food and arts & crafts. Come and support our city! Happy Harmoneers 515 E. Kimball Ave., Hemet, CA. This holiday season the Happy Harmoneers, a Hemet community choral group, will be performing "Season of Love." It will be Dec. 7, at 2 pm at The First Presbyterian Church of Hemet. There will be a $8 donation at the door. Donations enable them to give scholarships to local high school seniors for the continuation of music education in college. Thanks to those who have shared their special places and keep those suggestions coming. E-mail Paul Barr at ps.barr@hotmail.com with new additions. Let's share our knowledge of the good spots with our friends and neighbors! | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | DECEMBER 2013 | 8