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Celebrity doctor and U.S. Army veteran Dr. Laura Purdy will be a judge at the Mr. & Ms. Military Pageant and 2022-23 Ms. America Athena Fleming, U.S. Coast Guard veteran, will serve as the tie-breaking judge, if necessary.

U.S. Navy veteran Austen Alexander, Judge for the Mr. & Ms. Military Pageant

2022 Mrs. Regency International Andrea McClew, a strong advocate for military spouses and families, will be a judge at the Mr. & Ms. Military Pageant

The Mr. & Ms. Military Pageant will include a performance music artist Lawrence Beamen, and emceed by Lou Rawls, Jr., and USMC veteran Amy Forsythe.

We are thrilled to be in the company of amazingly talented and devoted judges that support our service members and veterans – people who give so much to communities in need,”

— Calvin Hill, Founder and CEO of MMMO

SAN DIEGO , CA, USA, February 24, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Mr. & Ms. Military Organization (MMMO), a Temecula-based organization dedicated to veterans and former service members, announced its final celebrity and veteran judges ahead of its second annual pageant showcase, which will be held Friday in San Diego.

Celebrity doctor and U.S. Army veteran Dr. Laura Purdy will be one of the judges at the 2023 Mr. & Ms. Military Pageant showcasing veteran and active service members. Dr. Purdy has appeared on many networks, including ABC, NBC, NPR, and Fox News, earning her the informal title of “America’s Favorite Doctor.” YouTuber and U.S. Navy veteran Austen Alexander, actor Bourke Floyd (“Dawson’s Creek”, “Station 19”), and 2022 Mrs. Regency International Andrea McClew will also serve as judges. The event will be held at the Joan B. Kroc Theater in San Diego. The 2022-23 Ms. America Athena Fleming, who is also a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, will serve as the tie-breaking judge, if necessary.

The 2023 Mr. & Ms. Military Pageant Showcase stands apart from other competitions because it honors veterans and active service members who are also multi-talented and dedicated to community service. The top men and women competing will be judged on multiple criteria as they support a nonprofit of their choice.

The event will be emceed by singer Lou Rawls, Jr., son of the legendary soul singer Lou Rawls, Sr., and Marine veteran Amy Forsythe, U.S. Navy Public Affairs and Communications Officer. Former “America’s Got Talent” finalist Lawrence Beamen, who was called “the new Barry White” by Piers Morgan, will also perform at the pageant. Beamen is the founder and CEO of Fitted Towels, and limits his performances to nonprofits, social justice causes, and special events.

“We are thrilled to be in the company of amazingly talented and devoted judges that support our service members and veterans – people who give so much to communities in need,” said Calvin Hill, Founder and CEO of MMMO. “The Mr. & Ms. Military Pageant will be a memorable event that shines a light on the dedication of our veterans and service members who will be role models for their communities,” he added.

Hill is a U.S. Navy veteran who served 20 years with the military while stationed in Coronado. He is currently the Outreach Care Coordinator for the San Diego VA Health Care System, where he provides assistance and support for veterans.

Two contestants, a man and woman, will be named the winners at the end of the pageant showcase. The two winners will individually represent MMMO and use their platform to encourage, inspire, and uplift their communities for the remainder of the competition year. For tickets to the event and more information about the Mr. & Ms. Military Pageant, visit www.mmmilitary.com or follow MMMO on Facebook and Instagram at MrMsMilitary.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Veterans of Hope, a sponsor and non-profit organization.

The Mr. & Ms. Military Organization is a private organization and is not affiliated in any way with the United States military or any of the United States armed services.

For media inquiries, please contact Yvette Morales with YM & Associates PR at YMoralesY@YM-PR.com or call 949-244-9769.

About Mr. & Ms. Military Organization: The Mr. & Ms. Military Organization (MMMO) is a global organization based in Temecula, CA. MMMO was established in 2009 to enrich the lives of male and female military veterans and service members worldwide by creating role models that can have a positive impact on the lives of Americans who need support and uplifting. MMMO strongly believes in community engagement and participation from military men and women whom the organization supports as leaders and role models with the help of MMMO’s dedicated charitable partnerships around the world.

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2023 Mr. & Ms. Military Pageant Showcase stands apart from other competitions because it honors veterans and active service members

London UK – Leading mixed martial arts promotion BELLATOR MMA has today announced a renewal of its ground-breaking broadcast deal with the BBC which will see BBC iPlayer remain the exclusive home in the UK for all BELLATOR events.

Every BELLATOR event of 2023 will be available to watch live and on demand, from any device, on BBC iPlayer, including all UK, European and international shows.

The deal means sports fans in the UK will be able to watch some of the world’s most talented mixed martial arts, including Ryan Bader, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Johnny Eblen, Usman Nurmagomedov, Cris “Cyborg,” and Yaroslav Amosov plus British stars such as Michael “Venom” Page and Fabian Edwards.

After a successful two-years on the widely available network, the new deal represents a continued commitment from the BBC to show BELLATOR events across its platform as the sport of MMA continues to make huge strides in the UK. BELLATOR will continue to benefit from increased prominence across BBC Sport’s digital platforms such as the BBC Sport website and app.

The renewal will begin in style this week with BELLATOR’s highly anticipated return to Dublin’s raucous 3Arena on Saturday, February 25. The stacked card features welterweight unification match between BELLATOR Welterweight World Champion Yaroslav Amosov and interim titleholder Logan Storley.

BBC iPlayer viewers will be able to watch live and on demand the entirety of BELLATOR’s strong schedule, which has been announced through May. Upcoming events include the launch of the Lightweight World Grand Prix at BELLATOR 292, the conclusion of the Bantamweight World Grand Prix at BELLATOR 295, four world title fights and a highly anticipated return to Paris in May.

Sat. Feb. 25 // BELLATOR 291: Amosov vs. Storley 2 // 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

Fri. Mar. 10 // BELLATOR 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson // SAP Center // San Jose, CA

Fri. Mar. 31 // BELLATOR 293: Golm vs. James // Pechanga Resort Casino // Temecula, CA

Fri. Apr. 21 // BELLATOR: 294: Carmouche vs. Bennett 2 // Blaisdell Arena // Honolulu, HI

Sat. Apr. 22 // BELLATOR: 295: Stots vs. Mix // Blaisdell Arena // Honolulu, HI

Fri. May 12 // BELLATOR 296: Mousasi vs. Edwards // Accor Arena // Paris, France

Head of BELLATOR Europe, David Green, said: “We’ve enjoyed an incredibly successful relationship with the BBC to date, so we’re delighted to announce the renewal of this deal which has made world class MMA action more accessible than ever to fans in the UK. Our 2023 calendar shows the promotion is incredibly strong and we’re excited to continue bringing all our events and this amazing sport to as many people in the UK as possible with the BBC.”

President of BELLATOR MMA, Scott Coker, added: “MMA has never been in a better place in the UK and I’m very proud of the impact we as a promotion have had there. We’re excited by our growth in European markets like the UK and to have the continued support of the BBC as we bring the sport to more people than ever.”

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About BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In the United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Paramount, home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.

2023 began with a bomb cyclone hitting California, bringing rain and flooding to many areas. Here's how Temecula fared during days of rain.

TEMECULA, CA — A strong Pacific storm that doused Temecula with rain and much of Southern California with damaging winds, high surf and flooding is moving out of the area Friday.

Some roadways across the Southland became overrun with water and debris, forcing some freeway lane closures. Still, the system dropped far less rain Thursday than initially expected as it quickly moved through the area.

The main front of the "bomb cyclone" moved into the area overnight Wednesday, but forecasters said the storm traveled much faster than anticipated, which "greatly reduced the amount of rainfall through the area," according to the National Weather Service.

In Temecula, a total of 2.37 inches of rain has fallen this week, and the city sits at 7.09 inches for the water year, according to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. That's just under half of our annual average rainfall of 16 inches already since the 2023 water year began in October 2022.

Riverside County's Rainfall Totals:

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During the rain event, light to moderate rain fell across most of the Southland Wednesday as residents braced for the brunt of the storm moving across the state.

A wind advisory was in effect from 2 a.m. to noon Thursday, and a flood watch was in effect until Thursday afternoon.

"Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations," the NWS stated.

Forecasters predicted the Riverside metropolitan area could receive anywhere from a half-inch to 1.5 inches of rain between Wednesday night and Thursday evening. The Temecula Valley could receive the same totals, while the Coachella Valley was not expected to receive more than a half-inch throughout the storm.

"Though the rain and winds are the main stories for Thursday, high-elevation mountain snow will occur as well," according to the NWS. "With a low-pressure system tapping into warm atmospheric river moisture, snow levels are expected to be quite high ... above 7,000 feet during the heaviest precipitation. After the cold front passes Thursday afternoon, snow levels will drop to around 6,000 feet."

Above 7,000 feet, snowfall accumulations could exceed 12 inches, while an inch or less may accumulate at the lower mountain levels, forecasters said.

Statewide, as of Tuesday, the snowpack is at 174 percent of the average for this date, according to the California Department of Water Resources.

This season's conditions have proven to be strikingly similar to last year when California saw some early rainstorms and strong December snow totals only to have the driest January through March on record, according to DWR Director Karla Nemeth.

"The significant Sierra snowpack is good news, but unfortunately, these same storms are bringing flooding to parts of California," Nemeth said. "This is a prime example of the threat of extreme flooding during a prolonged drought as California experiences more swings between wet and dry periods brought on by our changing climate."

The mercury will trend slightly higher going into the weekend. For the Temecula Valley, the temperature band will bessentiallyly the same, while in the Coachella Valley, the mercury will top out in the mid to upper 60s Friday, with lows in the thmid-40s0s.

According to meteorologists, the storm train, which began last month with a dip in the jet stream, shows no signs of letting up, with additional inclement weather anticipated Sunday night through Tuesday.

The DWR encourages Californians to visit SaveOurWater.com for water-saving tips and information and to continue to conserve California's most precious resource, rain or shine.

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The rainy season in Temecula is here to stay with heavy weather predicted into Tuesday. Here's a look at the forecast in your area.

TEMECULA, CA — Riverside County will see heavy rainfall and possible thunderstorms into Tuesday, prompting a flood watch to be issued for the county's valley and mountain areas.

The flood watch will be in effect for Temecula through Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service said.

The National Weather Service predicts possible thunderstorms on Tuesday for downtown Riverside, Hemet and Temecula, where winds are expected to come in at 10 to 20 mph and some as high as 30 mph.

With heavy rain forecasted to hit the Inland Empire Monday and Tuesday, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department reminded drivers that a mere six inches of water could knock a full-grown adult down in a flash flood and that water can wash you away. A foot of water can carry away a car, and two feet of water can carry away an SUV, van, or truck.

"In the event of encountering a flood, turn around, don't drown," they said over social media. "Don't underestimate the power of water."

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In the mountains, gusts of 40 mph were expected Monday evening and 45 mph Tuesday evening. The snow level is expected to get down to 5,500 by Tuesday evening.

Tuesday's temperatures are expected to be chillier throughout the county with downtown Riverside, Hemet and Temecula predicted around the mid-50s by day and mid-40s by night.

Coachella Valley and Palm Springs will be slightly warmer during the day around the mid-60s but will be just as chilly at night with temperatures in the mid-40s.

Partly sunny skies should return Wednesday as the weather begins to warm up for the rest of the week, but showers are likely again for most of the county next Saturday.

Temecula's Weather Forecast:

MondayA chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday NightA chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Low around 51. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

TuesdayShowers and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 56. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday NightA chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

WednesdayPartly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Wednesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 43.

ThursdayPartly sunny, with a high near 68.

Thursday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

FridayPartly sunny, with a high near 68.

Friday NightA slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

SaturdayShowers likely. The rain could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

Saturday NightShowers. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 45.

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The mega-star dropped by a few local gyms this weekend, sharing star power and taking time to stay fit while visiting Southwest Riverside.

|Updated Tue, Oct 18, 2022 at 8:03 am PT

TEMECULA, CA — What did a Temecula fitness center do when Mark Wahlberg dropped in for a visit? Give him a workout pass, of course.

The megastar spent some time in town over the weekend and shared his experiences first at EōS Fitness gym and later at the F45 Training gym in North Temecula over Instagram.

Wahlberg arrived at EōS Fitness before 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning and was stunned by the crowd of people working out in the early morning hours. According to the gym, there were nearly 40 people there that time of day, exercising.

"The 4 a.m. club is alive and kicking in Temecula, California at EōS Fitness," he said over Instagram. "I came into the gym, I figured 3:25 a.m., I'd be by myself this sh-- is packed like a nightclub. People are doing it right, aspiring to be better, there's some team training going on in here."

Resident Bryan Dodson was there and had a chance to meet Wahlberg at the gym and have a conversation. "He lives near Vegas," Dodson wrote over Instagram. "He was in town for his daughter's equestrian competition."

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Wahlberg ran into two Great Oak High School graduates, Ethan Paul and Kai Tyquiengco who were there for their 4 a.m. morning weight training workout.

"I'm here with Kai and Ethan, these guys are 4 a.m. clubbers in Temecula on a Saturday morning," Wahlberg shared in a quick Instagram Reel with the pair. "These guys are off the charts, keep up the good work."

According to Millan, Wahlberg hung out awhile and talked training with those present.

"We got a tip from someone that works for him that he might swing by," Millan said. Wahlberg didn't work out but did take the time to talk fitness with the crowd.

"At F45 in Temecula, it's en fuego," Wahlberg. "If you want to get in shape and change your life, get down to F45 in Temecula." Find F45 Training North Temecula at 41493 Margarita Road, Ste. G101. Find EōS Fitness Temecula at 32413 Temecula Parkway, Ste. 400.

Before returning home to Las Vegas, Wahlberg dropped by the Morongo Charity Golf Tournament and the Morongo Casino Resort Hotel, according to a casino spokesperson.