While riding our bikes in the Wood Streets this morning, we came across these beautiful Irises on Highland Place and wanted to share them with you. Proof positive that Spring has Sprung in Southern California! Such beauty and serenity makes us realize just how fortunate we are to live in the Wood Streets! My Chihuahua mix rescue,…
Tonight (Saturday, March 26, 2011) for one full hour at 8:30 p.m. lights will switch off around the globe for Earth Hour. In 2010, over 128 countries participated and people from all walks of life turned off their lights. The goal is to reflect beyond the hour and think about what you can change in your…
Nowadays, the world is all about ‘going green’ in our actions by recycling, using less water, etc. With a million messages coming at us from all areas (news, politics, fashion, and even technology), it’s easy to get caught up in the big picture without realizing how your actions stack up. The truth is, that everything…
Now in its 19th year, the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center’s “Walk With The Animals” will take place at Fairmount Park near the band shell area from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The event is free and open to the public. Walk participants are encouraged to collect pledges to sponsor their effort. There are categories for…
It’s that time again! Time to set your clocks ahead one hour at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2011 (before you go to sleep Saturday night). This is usually the time of year most people change the batteries in their smoke detectors. It may be a good idea to buy a carbon monoxide detector…
Whether you are in a relationship or not this Valentine’s Day, you can still give the wonderful gift of a blood donation. Giving something truly special of yourself today or any other day of the year is the ultimate act of kindness. Today, February 14, 2011, is also National Organ Donor Day. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving the ultimate gift of love…
Those of us who live in the Wood Streets neighborhood are well aware of the new street sweeping schedules, due to the signs posted on our streets. However, most of us have not been made aware of the TICKETS that the City is writing! That’s right… be aware that your vehicles must not be parked on the street during…
If you have time on Sunday, January 23, 2011 between 3 and 5 p.m., ride your bike, or take a leisurely stroll, down to the Hall of Fame (next to the bookstore) on the RCC campus for another informative Wood Streets Green Team workshop. Why would you put organic food on a dish washed with toxin-containing…
While finishing my last-minute Christmas shopping the other day, I looked at the many faces that passed and wondered if (and hoped) that they were having a wonderful holiday season. I wished their stress would disappear after buying gifts, I wished their loved ones would be nearby, I wished for smiles on every child’s face, and I…
What if this holiday season you choose to help save a life? Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can only come from a volunteer donor — a person like you who makes the choice to donate. There is no substitute for your donation. The truth is that more than 500 donations…
An all-day event: Mayor Loveridge’s “Home for the Holidays” PET ADOPTIONS at City Hall (3900 Main Street) on Tuesday, December 14th between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. All of the pets have been spayed/neutered and have all of their necessary shots, so they are ready to go “home for the holidays.” The cost of just $105 for dogs and…
SANTA will be making a special appearance at 3943 Chapman Place (the house with the train) this Sunday, December 12th from 4:00to 6:00 p.m. Santa’s helpers will be serving hot chocolate and cookies. At our first annual “Cookies with Santa”, quite a few families took photos that they used for their family Christmas cards! If…
