Sunday Gazette: February 9, 2025
Hello Riverside, and Happy Sunday!
I'm not sure who you're rooting for today... but as a 49ers fan, I hope both teams lose. Half-time performer Kendrick Lamar gave a shout-out to the Inland Empire last Sunday when dedicating his 'Record of the Year' Grammy win, so we can celebrate his performance with the coincidental alignment of National Pizza Day by hitting Tommy Salami’s in Woodcrest.
We'll see you tomorrow!
FOOD & DRINK
Last-Minute Super Bowl Recipes for a Winning Game-Day Spread
Quick, crowd-pleasing snacks, desserts, and drinks to keep everyone satisfied while you enjoy the game.
The Super Bowl is here, and if you’re scrambling to put together a winning game-day spread, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Whether you need something savory, sweet, or the perfect drink for a crowd, these last-minute recipes will keep everyone satisfied while you enjoy the game.
Get the full list of winning game-day recipes!
NEIGHBOR OF THE WEEK
Neighbor of the Week: Lorna Jenkins
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
Lorna Jenkins is the founder of My Learning Studio, a tutoring center dedicated to helping students of all backgrounds succeed. What began in 2006 as a space for arts and science projects quickly transformed into a trusted academic resource, providing one-on-one tutoring for students of all ages. Seeing a greater need in the community, she launched My Learning Studio OUTREACH, a nonprofit that has since provided over 12,000 hours of free and reduced-cost tutoring for foster youth, at-risk children, and families in need.
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CREATIVE PROMPTS
Lacy Number
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
This week, we're turning our attention to another everyday object we barely For this week's creative nudge, we're stepping into the realm of shoelaces; they're a funky and flexible thing always close at hand (foot). Few things are more frustrating than an untied shoelace, but you'll want to shake those laces loose for today's creative flex time activity. Consider this your excuse to finally replace those old laces on the shoes you still love. Feel free to look beyond your footwear for today's creative dare – drawstrings, purse strings, or any spaghetti-shaped things will do.
Whether they're the classic fat cotton laces from your oldest sneakers, the neon nylon laces from your hiking boots, or even those silly ones you got as a stocking stuffer, it's time to tie ourselves up in several minutes of creative contemplation.
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This Week in Riverside
Sunday, February 9
- Weekend Tours: Lost in the Wilderness: Ansel Adams in the 1960s at California Museum of Photography
- The BellRays at The Concert Lounge - Romano's Mission Grove
Monday, February 10
- Board of Library Trustees at Riverside City Hall
- Board of Public Utilities at Riverside City Hall
- Monday Carillon Recitals at UCR Bell Tower
Tuesday, February 11
- City Council at Riverside City Hall
- Volunteer Interest Hour at Riverside Meals on Wheels, Inc
- Inland Empire Chorus Rehearsal at Temple Beth El Synagogue
- Tuesday Karaoke at The Hideaway
- UCR Chamber Singers: Valentine’s Day Concert at Culver Center of the Arts
Wednesday, February 12
- Certified Farmers Market at 10th & Lemon Streets
- Stretch & Dance Class at Janet Goeske Senior Center
- Riverside East Rotary Club at Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern
- Commission of the Deaf at Riverside City Hall
- Finance Committee at Riverside City Hall
- Softball at California Baptist at California Baptist
Thursday, February 13
- Airport Commission at Riverside City Hall
- Budget Engagement Commission at Riverside City Hall
- Mobility and Infrastructure Committee at Riverside City Hall
- Planning Commission at Riverside City Hall
- Rio Da Yung OG at Riverside Municipal Auditorium ($30 - $50)
- UC Davis Aggies at UCR Highlanders Womens Basketball at SRC Arena
- UT Arlington Mavericks at CBU Lancers Womens Basketball at Fowler Events Center
- Women's Basketball vs. UC Davis at SRC Arena
- Valentine's Paint and Sip at Tacos al Fuego
Friday, February 14
- Riverside Sunrise Rotary at Zacatecas Mexican Cafe
- Baseball vs. Utah Valley at Riverside Sports Complex
- Open Mic Night/Karaoke at Euryale Brewing Company
- Drive In Cruise Night at Tuxie's Drive In
- Anora at Culver Center of the Arts
Saturday, February 15
- Downtown Certified Farmers Market at Main Street at 5th
- Braver Angels - Crossing the Continental Divide at Renck Community Center at Hunt Park
- Cars and Coffee at Harvest Church
- Victoria Avenue Forever Workday at Meet at Lewis Garden
- Yoga at Euryale Brewing Company
- 80's Ressurrection at The Concert Lounge - Romano's Mission Grove
- Brincos Dieras at Fox Performing Arts Center ($69 - $249)
- UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at UCR Highlanders Mens Basketball at SRC Arena
- Utah Tech Trailblazers at CBU Lancers Mens Basketball at Fowler Events Center
Save The Date
- February 19: Galentine's Day - Women's Health Event at Janet Goeske Center
- February 28: Booker T. Washington - Frank A. Miller Tablet Dedication at Mt. Rubidoux Summit
- March 1: An Evening at the Fox at Fox Performing Arts Center
- March 7: Pardi Gras Pub Crawl 2025 at Loft 84 Wedding & Event Center ($35)
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