Sunday Gazette: July 13, 2025
Hello Riverside, and Happy Sunday! You may notice something missing from this today’s Gazette—there’s no Neighbor of the Week in today’s edition. We rely on your nominations to keep this special tradition going, and lately, it’s been a little quiet.
Every week, our Neighbor of the Week series celebrates the everyday Riversiders who make this city special—baristas, crossing guards, volunteers, coaches, coordinators, teachers and more. These are the people who show up, give back and help our neighborhoods thrive.
We know there are still neighbors out there going the extra mile. Please consider partnering with us to recognize the folks who don’t usually receive trophies, awards or public accolades, but whose small acts and quiet commitment make a big impact. That’s exactly what makes their stories worth telling.
Know someone like that? Nominate a Neighbor of the Week—we’d be honored to help share their story.
FOOD & DRINK
Eat This Riverside: Outstanding Italo-Argentine Ice Cream at Benedetto Gelato
There’s a new gelateria in town, Benedetto Gelato, founded by Argentine expats who missed the gelato they used to get at home. Seth took a spin through the freezer case and is happy to report it’s a great spot for ice cream and a great reason to visit the Farm House Collective.
Seth visited Riverside’s new Benedetto Gelato and is happy to report it’s a great spot for ice cream and a great reason to visit the Farm House Collective. Founded by Argentine expats who missed the gelato they used to get at home, Benedetto was born from a maternity-leave deep dive, a DM to world-champion gelato maker Maximiliano Maccarrone, and a trip to Italy that became a turning point. On a recent visit, Seth sampled all twenty flavors on offer—from a vanilla-honey-lemon creation originally designed as a gift for Pope Francis to exuberantly tart fruit sorbets and rich nut-forward classics. The quality of the gelato is very high, and co-owner Andres Ferreire puts it simply: “Try it, it’ll be worth it.”
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CREATIVE PROMPTS
Water Water Everywhere
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Our drink coasters are actually a great place to start our quest for this week’s creative nudge: condensation. With our hot, dry Riverside summers, it might seem a scarce resource outdoors, but those icy cold drinks we reach for to beat the heat offer a front-row seat to its magic. Condensation, the visible proof of our perspiration’s counterpoint, invites us to observe, reflect and create.
Part of the fun of this nudge is the quest itself: seeking out condensation in unusual places. Where might it be found? Perhaps on the cool pipes in the back room of your workplace, clinging to the window of a heavily air-conditioned storefront, or even creating a temporary sheen on the lid of a cooler during an outdoor gathering. This search can lead you to unexpected corners of your community or even within the familiar walls of your home or office, inviting a fresh perspective on your surroundings.
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This Week in Riverside
Sunday, July 13
- Blue Zones Project Riverside Hiking Moai at Mt. Rubidoux
- Summer Sundays with Sebraé! at Riverside Art Museum
- Your Place: The Unexpected Power of Writing About Place at Inlandia Institute ($150- $350)
- R&B Sing-Along Brunch Party at Mezcal Ultra Lounge
- Unveil your Summer Glow with Tea at Life Arts Event Center ($59)
- Arlanza Library | Family Movie Matinee at Arlanza Library
- ELEVEN FEST! Tributes to Cinderella, Poison, & The Cult at The Concert Lounge - Romano's Mission Grove
Monday, July 14
- Volunteer Interest Hour at Riverside Meals on Wheels, Inc
- Assistance League Thrift Shop Accepting Donations at Assistance League Riverside Thrift Shop
- Bingo at the Janet Goeske Center at Janet Goeske Center ($20- $100)
- Board of Library Trustees at Riverside City Hall
- Board of Public Utilities at Riverside City Hall
- Day Camp at Trinity Lutheran Church ($25- $50)
- CBU Jr. High Theatre Camp at The Wallace Theatre at California Baptist University ($220)
- CAVAD Summer Academy 2025 at CBU - Copenbarger Room ($100- $400)
- Future Vets, Helping Pets! Summer Animal Kids Camp, Week 5 at Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center ($200- $240)
- Notre Dame Summer Camp: Football at Notre Dame High School ($300)
- Notre Dame Summer Camp: Volleyball at Notre Dame High School ($150)
- Adult Ballet Classes all levels at Riverside Ballet Arts ($25- $144)
Tuesday, July 15
- City Council at Riverside City Hall
- Reading Assistance Program at My Learning Studio ($79- $85)
- Teaching Creative Writing: A Conversation at Inlandia Institute ($10- $50)
- Civil Engineering and Construction Management Summer Camp at CBU ($200)
- Inland Empire Chorus Rehearsal at Temple Beth El Synagogue
- Tuesday Karaoke at The Hideaway
Wednesday, July 16
- Riverside East Rotary Club at Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern
- Stretch & Dance at Janet Goeske Senior Center
- World Snake Day at Heritage House at Heritage House
- Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee at Riverside City Hall
- California Joe: Adventure Magic Show at Marcy Library
- Bunco Nite at The American Legion Post 79 ($15)
- Riverside Open Mic Music Series at Back to the Grind
Thursday, July 17
- Reading + Math = Fun! at My Learning Studio ($57- $67)
- Lego Day at Marcy Library at Marcy Library
- Economic Development Committee at Riverside City Hall
- Planning Commission at Riverside City Hall
- Good Trouble Lives on in Riverside at Riverside Main Library
Friday, July 18
- Riverside Sunrise Rotary at Zacatecas Mexican Cafe
- Fridays are Fun! at My Learning Studio ($247- $277)
- Tiny Tots and Pre Ballet at Riverside Ballet Arts ($25- $52)
- Cash Unchained: The Ultimate Johnny Cash Experience at Fox Performing Arts Center
- Courthouse, Murals and Heroes Walking Tour at Mission Inn Foundation ($23.18)
- Disney's Newsies at Landis Performing Arts Center
- Heembeezy at Riverside Municipal Auditorium
- Open Mic & Karaoke at Euryale Brewing Company
Saturday, July 19
- Victoria Avenue Forever Workday at Meet at Lewis Garden
- Cars and Coffee at Harvest Church at Harvest Church
- Youth Writer's Camp at Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center
- Historic Churches of Downtown Riverside at Chinese Pavilion ($20)
- Arlanza Library | Chisme & Crochet at Arlanza Library
- An Old World Honeymoon at Izaak Walton Building ($20)
- Planet Perreo - Garden Room at Riverside Municipal Auditorium
- The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes at Fox Performing Arts Center
- Rage Against the Machine Tribute at The Concert Lounge - Romano's Mission Grove
- UCRBG Twilight Tour at Botanic Gardens
Save the date
- July 21: Bingo at the Janet Goeske Center at Janet Goeske Center ($20- $100)
- July 26: Bye Bye Summer Bash at First United Methodist Church of Riverside
- October 18: The Riverside Citrus Classic Bike Ride at Riverside Plaza ($15- $80)
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