COMMUNITY
Riverside’s Historic Victoria Avenue
So many times, we take for granted all of the wonderful places and things to do in the cities where we live. Today, my friend Suzie encouraged me to wake earlier than usual and head out for a 5-mile walk along the City of Riverside’s historic Victoria Avenue. This 4-mile-long botanical and scenic parkway, which was created in 1892, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is dotted with palm trees, citrus trees, rosebushes, benches, and even a convenient bike trail.
In 2002, Tara and I joined some friends for a 3-day 60-mile breast cancer fundraiser walk, and we proudly used Victoria Avenue as our training ground. Due to many trees, there is some scattered mid-day shade which encourages walking most anytime of the day, except when the summer temperatures rise above the 3-digit mark!
I encourage you to take some time to smell the roses (literally) and walk, jog or bike along historic Victoria Avenue for some fresh air, sunshine and exercise! Maybe I’ll see you out there…
~April Glatzel
Happy Father’s Day!
Tara and I hope you had a memorable Father’s Day yesterday, whether you were able to spend time with, or think about, your own father. We took our father to the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach for some fun in the sun. Our day consisted of a picnic on the cliffs overlooking the gorgeous Pacific Ocean, a nap on the sand, and building sandcastles. Above is a photo of our dad walking hand-in-hand with his only granddaughter, Brooklynn. A beautiful day was had by all…
Happy Flag Day!
Today, June 14, is Flag Day. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, though on June 14, 1937, Pennsylvania became the first (and only) U.S. State to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday.
Wave your flags proudly, Americans!!!
Happy Memorial Day
This year, think of Memorial Day as something more than a three-day weekend. Make it a day to remember and honor those who have died in service to our country!
Observe by:
* Visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes.
* Display your United States flag daily, but fly at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day.
* Volunteer or visit your local VA hospital.
* Send a care package to a soldier through www.usa.org.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to fallen, past and present soldiers alike for all you’ve done, and will do, for our country!
Chili Cook-Off & Car/Cycle Show
Riverside’s Inland Empire Regional 8th Annual Chili Cook-off & Car/Cycle Show is this Saturday, May 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Magnolia Avenue from Van Buren to Jackson.
There will be:
Food
Craft Fair
Car/Cycle Show
Beer Garden
Little Mr. Hot Sauce & Little Miss Chili Peppers contests
Are you an expert chili taster? If so, YOU are needed for the Chili Tasting from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, please call (951) 509-1100.