Were you aware that the first Labor Day parade in United States history was held on September 5, 1882? Ten thousand workers took unpaid time off to march from City Hall to Union Square in New York City, according to History.com. Even though the event reinforced the idea of a “workingmen’s holiday,” Congress didn’t…
Two hundred and thirty seven years ago today, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country. Did you know that…
Saturday, June 29th, from 9 am to 5 pm, come to the 4th Annual Park ‘N Bark car show and fee-waived pet adoption event!! Riverside County Animal Services will be offering fee-waived pet adoptions (translation: FREE!) all day at its two largest shelters (Jurupa Valley on Van Buren Blvd in Riverside and Coachella Valley in…
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….
As we all have fun today barbecuing or spending time with family, let’s remember what today is really all about. A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the men, women, and animals that have served and sacrificed, or continue to do so today and in the future! HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour ahead at 2 a..m Sunday, March 10th! We will all be springing forward and sleeping one hour less.
May you all bask in the love of a friend, a loved one, a stranger, even a pet…not only today, but all the days ever!!! Happy Valentine’s Day!
During Thanksgiving, let us not forgot to take a moment and reflect, celebrate and give thanks for those things that are truly the most important and of the most value to us… our life, our health, our families, and our friends. We personally give thanks and celebrate each day of our lives that we are blessed with…
Hi there one and all…come join us in the garden, have a nibble and maybe find that special gift or treasure — the gift-giving holidays are right around the corner! Where: 4182 Linwood Place, Riverside CA 92506 When: Saturday, November 17, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Support local women artists and purchase jewelry,…
Tonight is America’s 29th Annual Night Out Against Crime!!! National Night Out has proven to be an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation. Tonight, there are two separate National Night Out celebrations in the Wood Streets beginning at 5:30 pm. 3465 Ramona…
We must never forget who gets the credit for the freedom we have… of which we should be eternally grateful. I watched the flag pass by one day. It fluttered in the breeze. A young Marine saluted it, And then he stood at ease. I looked at him in uniform — So young, so tall,…
FREE ‘lightweight’ surgeries are now available at the main animal shelter at 6851 Van Buren Boulevard in Riverside! ‘Lightweights’ are defined by the County to be dogs that weigh 20 pounds or less. Only pet owners in Riverside County qualify for the free surgeries. Pet owners can book up to two free surgeries. Thanks to…
