🗞️ Riverside News- November 23, 2025

Sunday Gazette: November 23, 2025

Hello Riverside, and Happy Sunday! With Thanksgiving just days away, the chopping, stirring, baking, and prepping is no doubt in full force at your place. We hope it's all going smoothly, whether you're testing grandma's pie recipe, prepping side dishes, or getting that turkey ready. Today is Stir-up Sunday, a Victorian tradition where families gather to make Christmas pudding five weeks before the holiday. While we're not quite ready to think about Christmas yet, the idea of gathering in the kitchen with loved ones to create something special feels fitting for this week. However you're celebrating on Thursday, we wish you good food, great company, and a little time to rest between the stirring and serving.

EVENTS

Alternative Gift Fair Returns to Riverside with Handmade Gifts Supporting Local Charities

The annual event features vendors from Ten Thousand Villages, Inlandia Institute and dozens of nonprofits, with all proceeds benefiting community causes.

Riverside's Alternative Gift Fair returns Dec. 7 with handcrafted goods from local nonprofits — every purchase directly funds community causes.

Why it matters: Skip big-box stores and find unique gifts while supporting organizations like Family Promise, Heifer International and teen-led groups that serve Riverside residents.

What's happening: The 15th annual fair runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 4845 Brockton Ave.

What you'll find:

• Handcrafted jewelry, scarves, holiday decor
• Books from Inlandia Institute authors
• Paper flowers made by local teens (100% of proceeds donated)
• Fair trade items from Ten Thousand Villages
• Bags made by Cambodian artists combating trafficking

The extras: Free soup, bread and live music. Bring shelf-stable food for local pantries.

Be smart: All proceeds go directly to the selling organizations — your holiday shopping becomes direct charitable giving.

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This Week in Riverside

Sunday, November 23

• Holiday Donation Drive for Homeless Pets at Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
• Prayers and Public Information Meeting at Riverside Baha'i Center
• Fall into Coffee & Plants at Life Arts Center
• Kevin Gates - The Amilio Tour at Riverside Municipal Auditorium
• King Yellowman Reggae legend in Riverside! at Aurea Vista Night Club and Bar

Monday, November 24

• Kind Moments Begin with You Giving Drive at RMC Charitable Foundation
• Assistance League Thrift Shop Accepting Donations at Assistance League Riverside Thrift Shop
• Clean Campus Competition at Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce
• RCTC Programs and Projects at County Admin Center 4080 Lemon St. 1st
• Monday Carillon Recitals at UCR Bell Tower

Tuesday, November 25

• Inland Empire Chorus Rehearsal at Temple Beth El Synagogue
• Taiko Ensemble Recital at The Barn, Outdoor Stage

Wednesday, November 26

• Riverside East Rotary Club at Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern
• Blue Zones Project Riverside: Greeting Cards for a Cause at Blue Zones Project Office
• Bordwell Park Advisory Committee at Stratton Community Center
• Hungry Hounds on Thanksgiving Eve - A Dine Out Fundraiser at Riverside Area Restaurants
• Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl at Killer Queens Social House
• Paint n' Sip Event!! Friends-Giving!! at Riverside Food Lab
• Riverside Mission Belles at Victoria Presbyterian Church
• Riverside Open Mic Music Series at Back to the Grind

Thursday, November 27

• FREE Thanksgiving Dinner at Central Community Christian Fellowship

Friday, November 28

• Joe Moses: All Black Attire Affair at Proabition at ProAbition
• Live tribute to The Sisters of Mercy at The Hideaway Cafe & Lounge
• The Mars Volta at Riverside Municipal Auditorium

Saturday, November 29

• Cars and Coffee at Harvest Church at Harvest Church
• Holiday Marketplace at Arcade Coffee Roasters - Tasting Room
• Little Land Use Learners (Topic: Changing Leaves and Trees) at Corona Resource Conservation District
• Abbey Road - Christmas with the Beatles at Fox Riverside Theatre ($19- $36)
• Noche de Cumbia at The Hideaway Cafe & Lounge
• The Red Pears at Riverside Municipal Auditorium
• Riverside Electric Light Parade Monthly Ride Experience at 4050 Main Street

Save the Date

• December 6: Goeske Holiday Festival at Janet Goeske Center
• December 13: Olivewood Memorial Park Historical Cemetery Tour at Olivewood Memorial Park ($20) 
• December 13: Walk to the Peace Tower and Friendship Bridge on the 100th Anniversary at Mount Rubidoux
• December 13: Wreaths Across America at Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery

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