🍊 Wednesday Gazette: October 9, 2024

Wednesday Gazette: October 9, 2024

Hello Riverside, and Happy Wednesday! Some of my favorite Riverside mornings are on days I have a chance to meet readers at local events.

Tonight, I will be attending Breaking Down the Ballot: Your Guide to the 2024 Election, presented by CalMatters, a nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom covering news for Californians. I've previously pointed you to CalMatters' 2024 Voter Guide, which tonight's event aims to bring to life in an open conversation about ballot propositions, candidates, and the donors funding campaigns.

Tonight's event is free with registration from 5:30 -7:30 pm at The Cheech. I'd love to see you there!

EVENTS

Barktoberfest Brings Pints and Pups to White Park

The Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center fundraiser is about as good as it gets.

I believe well-intentioned people of good character may disagree on matters of substance. I’m even sympathetic to the fence walkers and the indifferent. I understand the impulse to just “stay out of it.” These are divided times, and people are punished for their opinions. 

There ARE still absolutes; when they might be derived, we should stand boldly in their defense. I can say with a high degree of certainty that the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center is doing the Lord’s work in providing a no-kill shelter for the less fortunate pups and kitties, and we can support what they do with boldness. They aim to find homes for 2000 pets in 2024 and are well on their way. 

It can be difficult to advocate for what is right, but not this time. Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center is having a beer party!

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EVENTS

Riverside Historical Society Book Fair Draws Hundreds of Riverside History Fans

The well-attended event ended with Dr. Vince Moses's captivating presentation of the new RHS publication, The People’s Playground: Riverside’s Fairmount Park.

I know I already told you this, but I had an article selected for inclusion in the Riverside Historical Society’s compilation of writings, The People’s Playground: Riverside’s Fairmount Park. The first opportunity for public purchase of the new book was the RHS Book Fair last Sunday in the basement at Riverside Medical Clinic. 

This was my first time participating in the book fair and a Riverside-themed compilation. I was excited to attend; honestly, it was a great event. Riversider’s passion for the city is incredible and one of the most endearing attributes of our civic culture. 

It was also great to see the Raincross Gazette so well represented. Justin and I both attended. Glenn Wenzel, RHS President and regular Gazette contributor, was, of course, there. Larry Burns, regular contributor, and local guide guru, operated his table, and Michael Elderman, occasional contributor and “The Eyes of Riverside,” was there selling the 2025 version of his “can’t miss” calendar. I even got to shake Dan Bernstein’s hand. His column in the Press Enterprise was a big part of my love for writing. His ability to tackle important topics with humor and lightness was inspirational, and meeting him was a true honor.

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What's Happening in Riverside

Today

• After School Leadership Academy at UCR
• Commission of the Deaf at Riverside City Hall
• Enriched Air Nitrox SCUBA Certification at UCR
• Family Storytime at Casa Blanca Library
• Free Reading Assistance at My Learning Studio OUTREACH
• Free Use Days at the SRC - ALUMNI/FACULTY/STAFF MONTH ACCESS at UCR
• 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
• Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt at Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location
• Riverside East Rotary Club at Civil Rights Institute
• Small Group Training: Highlanders on Weights 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

Tomorrow

• Adult Karate, Beginning at UCR
• Adult Karate, Intermediate at UCR
• Aikido, Unlimited at UCR
• Airport Commission at Riverside City Hall
• Budget Engagement Commission at Riverside City Hall
• Cycle Burn at UCR
• Eat Well Series Workshop at UCR
• Free GED Tutoring at My Learning Studio OUTREACH
• Free Homework Help at My Learning Studio OUTREACH
• Free Math Tutoring (8th - Algebra 2) at My Learning Studio OUTREACH
• HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) at UCR
• Haunted tours at Elisa Tibbet’s Statue
• Jens Juul Holst - Thomas & Salma Haider Biomedical Breakthrough Lecture at UCR
• Love Riverside Citywide Serve Week & Health Fair at various project locations in Riverside
• The Pick Group’s Annual Impact Awards at Riverside Art Museum
• Pilates Express at UCR
• Pride Alumni Network: Launch Mixer in Riverside at Kimchichanga
• Save the Date: Annual ¡Bienvenida! 2024 at UCR
• Virtual Eat Well Series at UCR
• Youth Fall Science Olympics at UCR

Save the Date

• 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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