🍊 Friday Gazette: August 22, 2025

Friday Gazette: August 22, 2025

Hello Riverside, and Happy Friday! Looking for something to do this weekend? Our Community Calendar has plenty of options, from the celebration of National Thrift Shop Day at the Assistance League Riverside Thrift Shop, to the Talent Show at the Janet Goeske Center on Saturday, and a tribute to the 19th Amendment hosted by the Riverside Woman’s Club. There’s always something exciting and fresh happening around town.

See you Sunday!

SPORTS

Games of the Week: August 22-27, 2025

The first weekend of CIF boys football competition kicks off with marquee matchups across Riverside County.

Starting Friday, Aug. 22, RiversideTV begins its 16th season of local football coverage, streaming games live and free on YouTube and cable. Fans can watch the featured local game each week, along with “The Pep Rally” every Friday at 11 p.m. for highlights and analysis. Watch live at YouTube.com/CityofRiverside or on cable: AT&T 99, Spectrum 3 and Frontier 21.

Boys Football

Friday, Aug. 22, 5 p.m.

Hillcrest vs. Corona
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Hillcrest takes on Corona at SoFi Stadium in this neutral-site opener. Both teams begin their 2025 seasons in this early nonleague contest.

Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

Vista Del Lago/Moreno Valley at Riverside Poly
Riverside City College
Riverside Poly opens at home against Vista Del Lago/Moreno Valley in a nonleague matchup at RCC.

Girls Flag Football

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 6 p.m.

Yucaipa at Arlington
Arlington High School
Arlington hosts Yucaipa in a non-league girls flag football matchup.

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COMMUNITY

Child Nutrition Program Returns with Farm-to-Table Experience

Feeding America's September course for grades 2-5 adds produce harvest to curriculum.

Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is bringing back its TGIF nutrition program for elementary students this September, with an added hands-on farm experience. The four-week program aims to educate children about health and wellness while involving them in food choices and meal preparation.

Driving the news: FARSB is expanding last year's curriculum to include a harvest experience at a local farm, offering kids a chance to learn about the food cycle from plant to plate.

• The program comes as FARSB warns of potential increased demand due to federal cuts to SNAP benefits.

Why it matters: The TGIF program is part of FARSB's expanded educational offerings at its Hunger Resource Center, which has helped submit over 2,100 CalFresh applications and serves an average of 200 households monthly.

• FARSB serves as the primary food source for more than 250 nonprofit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

The details: Sessions run on Saturday mornings from Sept. 6-20 at the FARSB Learning Center, with a final farm session on Sept. 27 at Overflow Farms.

• The program includes partnerships with California Baptist University presenters and a cooking demonstration by chef Kianna from the Riverside Free Health Clinic.

What's next: Parents can pre-register their children in grades 2-5 for all four sessions at FeedingAmericaIE.org/TGIF.

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Adoptable Pet of the Week

Meet Ollie!

Meet this week’s featured furry friend from the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center. Dedicated to eliminating pet homelessness, the center provides compassionate care and facilitates adoptions for animals in need of loving homes. Find your new companion and help support their mission of humane care and responsible pet ownership.

Ollie is a happy-go-lucky dog who’s always up for walks, road trips or neighborhood strolls. He’ll also consider himself very lucky to be adopted by you, since he’s been waiting since June. If you’re looking for a pal to bring smiles and unconditional love, Ollie might be the one. Come meet Ollie and all the adoptable pets at Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center in person. Stop by any day except Tuesdays, from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m., or learn more at petsadoption.org.

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Noteworthy

Riverside Fire Department urges residents to stay hydrated and utilize city cooling centers as temperatures rise, warning against dehydration risks and encouraging water breaks, shade-seeking, and checking on family members during the heat wave.

What's Happening in Riverside

Friday, August 22

• Volunteer Interest Hour at Riverside Meals on Wheels, Inc
• National Thrift Shop Day at Assistance League Riverside Thrift Shop
• Building Our Region's Korean Communities Exhibition Opening at Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern
• Courthouse, Murals and Heroes Walking Tour at Mission Inn Foundation ($23.18)
• DJ GALLIXC Presents: LIMEWIRED a 2000's Dance party (21+) at Riverside Municipal Auditorium
• Goeske Talent Show at Janet Goeske Foundation ($10)
• Noche de Cumbia at The Hideaway Riverside! at The Hideaway Cafe & Lounge

Saturday, August 23

• Special Topics Half-Price Sale at Friends of the Library Bookstore
• Bingo at the Janet Goeske Center at Janet Goeske Center ($20- $100)
• Cacao & Sound Healing Circle: New Moon Ceremony at Rouse Yoga
• Embracing the Child Within - A Guided Meditative Experience at Community Yoga Center
• Live tribute to The Strokes in Riverside! at The Hideaway Cafe & Lounge
• MC Magic, Baby Bash & Lil Rob at Riverside Municipal Auditorium ($37- $47)
• Uptown Funk - A Tribute To Bruno Mars at Fox Performing Arts Center

Sunday, August 24

• Summer Sundays with Sebraé! at Riverside Art Museum
• David Allan's "The Nutcracker" auditions at Riverside Ballet Arts ($40)
• Folds of Identity: Storytelling through Origami at Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California
• Woman's Suffrage National Memorial 19th Amendment Tribute at Riverside Woman's Club 4092 Tenth Street ($21.21)
• Your Place: The Unexpected Power of Writing About Place at Inlandia Institute ($150- $350)

Save the Date 

• August 25: Bingo at the Janet Goeske Center at Janet Goeske Center ($20- $100)
• Sepember 10: Beginning Square Dance Lessons with Line Dancing at Cowtown Square Dance Center ($5- $7)
• October 6: Moon Festival at Heritage House
• October 18: The Riverside Citrus Classic Bike Ride at Riverside Plaza ($15- $80)

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