Hot air balloon sighted in east Menifee

Karen Kools-McLaughlin spotted another one of those low-flying hot air balloons as it descended on a field near Holland Road and Leon Road one recent morning. Karen is now eligible for the Photo of the Month award in our "Menifee in Pictures" contest.

We're looking for all kinds of scenes around Menifee, including kids, animals and all that cute stuff. Make sure you describe what we're seeing in the photo.

"Menifee in Pictures" is a regular feature on Menifee 24/7. Readers are invited to contribute photos for publication. Email your photo as a .jpg file to info@menifee247.com and selected photos will be published, along with your name as the photographer. Please include your full name on the submission and any explanation about where and when the photo was taken. If your photo is selected from among those published as the Photo of the Month, you will win a gift certificate from Giovanni's Pizza Pasta and More, located at 26900 Newport Road in Menifee.