Sunday Gazette: October 6, 2024
Hello Riverside, and Happy Sunday!
One of my favorite things about living in Riverside is its history—from the indigenous peoples who cultivated this area to the settlers whose names are on our hills and street signs and to the leaders of the last century who built this city. Like Ken, later this morning, I will be at the Riverside Historical Society's 4th Annual Book Fair and Lecture for Dr. Vince Moses's lecture on the history of Fairmount Park.
But my favorite thing about living in Riverside is that we get to participate in building its future. Each of us is shaping the Riverside of 2025 and beyond with our work, our service, and our relationships. What is your dream for this city? Please reply; I would love to hear it.
HISTORY
George N. Reynolds - Early Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Reynolds shaped Riverside’s downtown and parks with his businesses and generous contributions.
Many early Riversiders moved to the new city and played an essential role in the history and development of our city. One such person was George N. Reynolds.
George Reynolds was born in Canada on November 24, 1860, and came to Riverside in 1880. After working on a ranch for five years, George invested his savings in a small mercantile store in the Dyer Block on the northeast corner of Ninth and Main.
On November 29, 1888, George married Laura Tirrell Low, daughter of Jeremiah Low and sister of Charles Low. The ceremony occurred at the bride's father's home at 471 Palm Avenue (later 6943 Palm) just north of Arlington. George and Laura moved into this home on Palm Avenue. The Low family owned two homes (Jeremiah's and Charles's) and orange groves at this location. They also owned land across the street from the homes, part of which they donated and became Low Park on Magnolia Avenue near Arlington Avenue.
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NEIGHBOR OF THE WEEK
Neighbor of the Week: Kevin Martis
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
Kevin Martis is a dedicated and compassionate individual. With a strong background in education and ministry, Kevin brings years of experience supporting individuals through life's challenges. Before joining Rebirth Homes, he spent 20 years as a teacher, nurturing young minds and helping students navigate their formative years. His passion for helping others led him to serve as a Care Minister at various local organizations, providing guidance and support to those in need.
At Rebirth Homes, Kevin's work focuses on providing survivors of sex trafficking with the tools they need to rebuild their lives. This includes housing, job training, and trauma-informed care designed to help individuals heal and regain control over their futures. Kevin's deep empathy and commitment to making a difference are evident in his every action, as he seeks to foster a safe and supportive environment for all who come through the doors of Rebirth Homes.
Outside of his professional work, Kevin is driven by a love for people and a desire to improve his community, one act of kindness at a time. Having lived in Riverside for many years, he has developed strong ties to the city, where he resides with his wife and daughter. For Kevin, Riverside is not just a place to live—it's a community where he strives to make a positive daily impact.
CREATIVE PROMPTS
Gram Worthy Picks
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Hello again, fellow creatives! Last week, we set down our drinks and raised a toast to the ever-ready drink coaster. Did you string up a vibrant coaster mosaic or perhaps pen a poignant tale of woe inspired by a fading coffee stain? Maybe you even embarked on a barefoot sensory journey across a coaster-paved path, rediscovering the power of touch and balance in your day. No matter the result, I hope the act of transforming drink coasters from prophylactics against humidity into promoters of personal artistic expression was a pleasurable part of your day.
This week, we're sharpening our creative focus and poking around our creative edges with an object found in most kitchen drawers but never at the dentist's office: a toothpick. These slender swizzle sticks, instrumental to such culinary structures as the club sandwich or homemade fried taquitos, today will hold together several minutes of creative play and whatever we can make with that time.
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This Week in Riverside
Sunday, October 6
- Riverside Historical Society 4th Annual Book Fair and Lecture at Riverside Medical Clinic - Basement
- Botanic Gardens at UCR
- Botanic Gardens Online Fall Plant Sale, public sale at UCR
Monday, October 7
- Ballroom/Latin Dance: Mambo & Argentine Tango at UCR
- Hip Hop Dance at UCR
- Pickleball, Beginner at UCR
- Small Group Training: Highlanders on Weights at UCR
- Tennis, Beginning at UCR
Tuesday, October 8
- Archives Fair 2024 at UCR
- Critical Game Production - A Panel with Brendan Keogh, Alenda Chang, & Phillip Penix-Tadsen at UCR
- Family Storytime at Marcy Branch Library
- Inland Empire Chorus Rehearsal at Temple Beth El
- LGBTRC Open House 2024 at UCR
- Many Stories & Many Ways: How & Where to Document IE History at UCR
- STRONG Nation at UCR
- Trivia Night at The Barn Stable at UCR
- Tuesday Karaoke at The Hideaway
Wednesday, October 9
- Family Storytime at Casa Blanca Library
- Free Reading Assistance at My Learning Studio OUTREACH
- HIIT Strength at UCR
- Main Library| Family Storytime at Main Library
- Men's Soccer vs. UC Irvine - Latin Heritage Night at UCR
- Movement for Life at Riverside Ballet Arts Studios (Platt College Building 1st Floor)
- Open Mic Music Series at Back To The Grind
- Pickleball, Intermediate at UCR
- Spin Fusion at UCR
- Tai Chi, Advanced at UCR
- Tai Chi Yang, Beginning at UCR
- Teacher Portfolio Series at UCR
- Tennis, Intermediate at UCR
- TEP Information Session Webinar at UCR
- Virtual Union Job Fair & Information Session hosted by the California Federation of Labor Unions at UCR
- Worldfest Education Abroad Fair at UCR
Thursday, October 10
- CalIT2 Workshop on Health and Research Innovations at Qualcomm Institute (QI) at Atkinson Hall, UC San Diego Campus
- Eat Well Series Workshop at the UCR
- HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) at the UCR
- Jens Juul Holst - Thomas & Salma Haider Biomedical Breakthrough Lecture at UCR
- Love Riverside Citywide Serve Week & Health Fair Projects in Riverside Projects all over Riverside
- Love Riverside Serve Day at Various Locations in Riverside
- The Pick Group's Annual Impact Awards at Riverside Art Museum
- Pride Alumni Network: Launch Mixer in Riverside at Kimchichanga
- Save the Date: Annual ¡Bienvenida! 2024 at UCR
- Virtual Eat Well Series at UCR
- Bill Dellinger Invitational at Eugene
- CE-CERT Open House 2024 at the Center for Environmental Research & Technology
- Dancing for Fun at Janet Goeske Senior Center
- Film Screening and Director Q&A at CHASS Interdisciplinary South, 1128
- FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE & SHADOW OF INTENT - THE BLACK OPERA 2024 at Riverside Municipal Auditorium
- Halloween Charcuterie Workshop/Masterclass at 3575 University Ave.
- Off the Wall Last Call at Riverside Art Museum
- Pride Alumni Network: Launch Mixer in San Francisco at El Rio
- Shadow of Intent at Riverside Municipal Auditorium
- Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse In Concert at Fox Performing Arts Center
- Tuxie's Drive-In Cruise Night at Tuxie's Drive-In
- Videodrome at Culver Center of the Arts
Saturday, October 12
- Aquamotion's Worldwide Aquathon at Shamel Park Pool
- Barktoberfest at White Park
- Buena Vista Social Orchestra at Fox Performing Arts Center
- Candlelight & Corvids at Heritage House
- CBU Men's Soccer vs San Diego State University at CBU
- Clean California Community Transformation Project at Arlington Park and Hunt Park
- Community Yard Sale at Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Service
- EAOP Senior Conference I at Student Success Center
- The Emo Night Tour at Riverside Municipal Auditorium
- Halloween Spooktacular Event at Riverside Plaza at Riverside Plaza
- Riverside Citrus Classic at The Riverside Plaza
- Seeking Mavis Beacon at Culver Center of the Arts
- Spooky STEM Workshop: Make Cauldron Bath Bomb, Spooky Soap & Potion AGE 5+ at Riverside Rustic
- UCR Botanic Gardens Open 2nd Saturdays for Members at UCR
Sunday, October 13
- "Live from the Frontline" Artist's Talk by Tamara Cedré and Reception at UCR
- Piff the Magic Dragon at Fox Performing Arts Center
- Soroptimist International Riverside Comedy Night at Riverside Elks Lodge
- Women's Soccer vs. CSUN - International Night at UCR
Save the Date
- October 11: Henry V by William Shakespeare at The Box Riverside
- October 12: Aquamotion's Worldwide Aquathon at Shamel Park Pool
- Oct 12: Barktoberfest at White Park
- October 16: Theology in the Public Sphere, an evening with The Rev Dr Rob Lee at All Saint Episcopal Church
- October 17: Rebirth Homes Fall Gala at Grove Community Church
- October 27: Raincross Master Chorale Concert "Songs of Light" at Calvary Presbyterian Church
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