In recognition of workers across our wonderful country, the 40 hour work week, and benefits, we celebrate Labor Day today.
Were you aware that the first Labor Day Parade was held in New York’s Union Square in 1882? That’s 133 years ago! However, Labor Day didn’t become a federal holiday until 1894.
The Moms of Military Prayer and Support Group, Riverside Chapter of the Inland Empire, honors U.S. troops at the Fourth Annual “Remember Our Heroes” event from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday September 7th at Fairmount Park’s band shell, 2601 Fairmount Park Blvd. Everyone is invited to attend — the event is FREE, and…
Children love bunnies. They’re soft and cute, with the tails and the ears and the way they squish their little noses. Okay, everyone loves bunnies….especially at Easter. And pet stores are stocking their shelves with a surplus of the fuzzy creatures. But sadly, many only make a brief stop in a loving home on…
The crowd was a compilation of family, fellow police officers, friends, neighbors and strangers who gathered to pay homage to slain Police Officer Ryan Bonaminio tonight, this Veterans Day 2010, in front of the Riverside Police Department. Ryan’s father spoke to the crowd and brought both tears and smiles to the sea of faces. It just doesn’t seem…
A week ago today, Sunday, July 25, 2010, the Wood Streets Green Team organized a workshop entitled “Green Home Conversions with Riverside Public Utilities Rebates“. About 40 people (mostly Wood Streets residents) attended the workshop and heard Ryan Bullard from Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) explain the new Whole House Rebate Program, a tiered rebate that gets bigger…
Please join Odekirk’s Estate Sales at 5809 Brockton Avenue: Friday, June 14th 8 am to 3 pm Saturday June 15th 8 am to 3 pm Sunday, June 16th 8 am to 1 pm They have just about everything under the sun, with great deals on tools for Father’s day, to yard items, and household goods….
The Humane Society of the United States reminds people that pets can become distressed by the additional noise and commotion involved with the Independence Day holiday. In fact, animal shelters across the country are accustomed to receiving “July 4th” dogs — dogs who run off during fireworks celebrations and are rescued by animal control officers…
