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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Today, Sunday, April 17th, from 11 am to 5 pm, come on out to the historical “Wood Streets” neighborhood to marvel over six private gardens that demonstrate sustainable gardening techniques including edible landscaping, composting, drip irrigation, and water-efficient landscaping including many native plants. A local expert will be available at each garden to answer visitors’…
Come on down to Main Street, between University and 5th Street on Saturday, April 16th, from noon to 4:00 p.m. for an Easter egg hunt, Easter egg contest with prizes, face painting, Easter Bunny and photo ops, live entertainment, shopping and dining, and more! Easter egg contest rules: Hop into a downtown business to collect…
Please join the Inland Empire in honoring all veterans at the 6th Annual Salute to Veterans Parade on Saturday, April 16th, at 10 a.m. The parade route: Magnolia and Ramona (RCC) to Market and 10th, to the Historic Riverside County Courthouse on Main Street. Spectator Pre-Parade Parking: Use the RCC parking structure to park and walk down…
Not even a week ago, we were riding our bicycles in the Wood Streets neighborhood, enjoying the long-awaited 90 degree weather, surrounded by blooming iris, daffodils and lilies. Yet today, we had a “sun shower,” something that Tara and I enjoyed as children in Pennsylvania, but rarely experience in California. The sun was as bright as you could imagine,…
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…
