Wanted to take a moment to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Click here to read our online color version of our May/June 2011 Chit Chat newsletter. I wrote an article about our dad on the front page of the Chit Chat. Tara and I were fortunate to have a wonderful father who cared…
Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States of America! In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. The week of June 14 is designated as “National Flag Week.” During…
[ SOLD for $212,000 — 5/13/2011 ] “Magnolia Center” corner lot home with a sparkling pool. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom property with approximately 1518 sq ft, features new interior paint, new carpet, new air conditioning unit, formal dining area, large living room with fireplace, updated kitchen with granite counters, tile floor and new…
The Wood Streets Green Team is holding a Recycling Workshop on reducing, reusing, and recycling household waste on Sunday, June 12, from 3 pm to 5 pm. The workshop will be held at theHabitat for Humanity ReStore located at 2180 Iowa Avenue in Riverside. All attendees are encouraged to bring any household items to the…
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that commemorates United States soldiers who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War, it was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars. During this long weekend, we should all be…
Today, Saturday, May 14, 2011 is the 20th Annual Riverside Vintage Home Tour from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. which is organized by The Old Riverside Foundation. The tour will feature six historic homes, including the Ames-Westbrook House, an 1888 Queen Victorian home, which is also a Riverside Historic Landmark! Tickets are $18 the day…
[ SOLD for $221,000 — 8/17/2011 ] “Wood Streets” California Bungalow built in 1912 by J. H. Oldendorf. There are 3 standard bedrooms in addition to another large room (sans closet) that is currently used as an office, but could be used as a 4th bedroom! Total living square footage is 1432 sq ft. The…
It’ll be a day at the races for dog lovers in the Inland Empire as Sunny Oasis Rescue presents Wienerfest: Wieners-n-Wheels 2011! Not only will you see Dachshund races which begin at 11 am, there will also be a custom car show, musical entertainment, canine costume contest, fabulous food booths, and a variety of vendors. Dogs will be available for…
[ SOLD for $216,000 — 6/24/2011 ] “Magnolia Center” mid-century home in excellent excellent excellent condition! No hair out of place! This home was built in 1950 and has been in the same family for half a century! Three bedrooms and 1.25 bathrooms, 1400 sq ft. This is the type of house that anyone would be proud to call home…
Wind, rain, snow, sleet, extreme heat … nothing prevents us from holding an open house! Talk about dedication! Today we will be at 4174 Ramona Drive in the historical Wood Streets neighborhood in Riverside, California. Two on a lot: this home (with guest apartment) was custom built in 1938 by current owner’s grandfather. This property has been in the…
Locally hand-crafted gifts with you in mind! A perfect way to spend your day and a perfect place to find Mother’s Day gifts and beyond. From funky to steampunk, grunge to elegant pearls, you’ll find jewelry, wood working, ceramics, blown glass, stained glass, mixed media art, Mexican folk art, wearable textile art, assemblage, fine art, garden art,…
[ SOLD for $279,900 — 7/08/2011 ] Large two-story classic California Bungalow built in 1922 in the historical “Wood Streets” neighborhood, approximately 2,000 sq ft with 5 bedrooms (3 upstairs), 2 bathrooms (1 upstairs). Large front porch perfect for watching the 4th of July Mt. Rubidoux fireworks, or sip a hot toddy while watching the horse-drawn carriages…
