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20th Annual Walk With The AnimalsSaturday, May 19thFairmount Park
It’s going to be a Dog-gone, kitty-licious day at Fairmount Park. Put on your walking shoes and grab your leash for a 1.3 mile stroll around Lake Evans. It will be a fun-filled morning for you and Fido to enjoy local vendors in the park. This year's activities include an 8:00am Pancake Breakfast with a 9:00am Walk Start, Vendors, demonstrations, entertainment and raffle prizes. More information.
Riverside County PhilharmonicSaturday, May 19thGuest artist: Roman Rabinovichle
All three composers on the program were heroes to their people. With guest artist Roman Rabinovich performing works by Beethoven, Sibelius and Prokofiev this promises to be an exceptional evening. You can visit the Riverside County Philharmonic website for more details and to read the guest artist bio. More information.
March Field Airfest May 19th & 20thFree Admission & Free Parking
Free admission, Free parking & and one of the best air shows in the country. Come early, bring your lawn chairs and have a blast! For a schedule and line-up visit the event website.
Mondays With Mommy (& Daddy) & MeHidden Valley Nature CenterMonday, May 21st
If you have a little one the Hidden Valley Nature center "MONDAYS WITH MOMMY (AND DADDY!) AND ME" programs provide a fun introduction to nature using music, movement, storytelling, art, live animal demonstrations, and/or games to make nature come alive. Coming up on May 21st is "Wilderness Wanderings. Let’s explore the outdoors using our five senses to appreciate and enjoy nature. We will be taking our walk along a stroller-friendly bike trail”. Recommended ages: 3 - 6. Reservations and prepayment are required. $5 per child – 18 months and above. More information.
Small Business Resource ExpoThursday, May 24thRiverside Convention Center
Come see the largest business and resource expo in the area! The 4th Annual Small Business Resource Expo, hosted by the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, is the best one-stop for Riverside business owners to get the tools and advice they need to succeed. The Expo features over 50 exhibitors ready to help businesses grow and free workshops in social media, marketing, labor laws, and more. Admission is free. More information.
West Coast Thunder XIIIMonday, (Memorial Day) May 28th
Each Year over 7,500 motorcyclists pack the street of Indiana Avenue in Riverside, California to celebrate the tradition of West Coast Thunder.This year we are pleased to announce that our concert will feature Atlantic Records Recording Artist Uncle Kracker, and Elektra/All In Recording Artist The Farm.Proceeds will benefit the Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee via the West Coast Thunder Foundation. West Coast Thunder has been the major contributor of funds to the Riverside National Cemetery. Completed projects include construction of the National POW / MIA Memorial (dedicated in 2005), repairs to the Medal of Honor Memorial, financial support to the RNC Memorial Honor Detail, and funding each July of the Concert for Heroes.Lastly, these financial gifts have funded cemetery projects to honor the indigent and unaccompanied, homeless Veterans buried each month with placement of a bouquet of flowers and an American flag on their final resting place. More information.
2012 Riverside Neighborhood ConferenceSaturday, June 2ndDowntown Riverside, Main Street
The annual Neighborhood Conference is all about Riverside's greatest resource: You! It is an opportunity for the city to celebrate neighborhood leaders and to let them share their success stories with you.Those new to this annual event will meet neighborhood leaders that have been rounded up to share how neighborhoods can be transformed from a collection of houses and businesses into a caring and proactive community.Introductory workshops include instruction on how to organize a neighborhood association or block club, neighborhood communication, and what tools and programs are available to you and your neighbors. Come join special presenters who will share techniques and processes for taking your neighborhood to the next level! Over 40 exhibitors from City departments, non-profits and other agencies of interest to neighborhoods are there to provide information about what part they can play in making your neighborhood the best it can be. More information.
Riverside Community Sailing ProgramLake Evans, Fairmont Park
Summers coming and here’s a GREAT opportunity for young people to learn something new. The Riverside Community Sailing Program offers a sailing program right here in the City of Riverside on Lake Evans. The program is designed to teach sailing basics and beyond. Each student will have their own Sabot, sized just for young sailors. These 8 foot long sailboats are lightweight, relatively safe and stable. The emphasis of the program is to offer a positive atmosphere for learning both sailing and life skills helping students safely expand their confidence through small accomplishments and self discovery. And starting this year there will be an adult program as well! More information.
Riverside Art MuseumYouth Art Classes: Spring 2012
The Riverside Art Museum has a long history of providing outstanding education in the arts. Our classes are taught in our beautiful and historic Julia Morgan-designed building, often called an exquisite gem and work of art, located in downtown Riverside. Each class has been carefully designed to give your child or teen the very best educational and learning experience so they develop a love for art and incorporate it into their daily lives and future. RAM's Education Department exists to engage and inspire children in the process of making art. We foster a warm and accepting atmosphere where everyone can feel successful with their efforts while having fun and appreciating both the product and the process of creating art. For more information visit the RAM website.
Mission Inn ToursMission Inn Foundation / Museum
If you have ever stayed at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa or visited for a special event then you know what a unique and special gem we have in downtown Riverside. For those who haven’t visited yet (or have but want to see more) the Mission Inn Foundation / Museum offers Docent led tours 7 days a week at a cost of 12.00 per person. The tours are 75 minutes long so were comfortable shoes. You can find schedules and reservation information at the museums website. And before or after your tour the Foundations museum and gift shop are worth exploring too.
Farmers Markets in Riverside
If you’re looking for farm fresh produce or delicious baked goods you won’t do better than a visit to one of the four weekly Farmers markets here in Riverside. (The one near the Mission Inn on Saturday mornings is our personal favorite). And there’s more than fresh produce waiting for you. Each location has its own unique mix of vendors so pick one (or all) to explore and see for yourself. For more information visit our Healthy Living page.
Adams Motorsports ParkSouthern California’s Most ExcitingRacing Facility
For over 50 years, Adams Motorsports Park in Riverside, CA has been the place to go for great racing action in Southern California’s Inland Empire. Whether you are into kart racing, drifting, time attack, pocket bikes / mini-moto, motorcycles or supermoto racing, Adams Motorsports Park has you covered! Located in Riverside AMP’s race track is busy seven days a week with exciting racing action on a challenging road course. More information.
Foster youth who are aging out of the foster care system have higher rates of being undereducated, underemployed and becoming homeless. These teenagers often find themselves instantly on their own with no housing or support from family or community. Without mentoring and motivation, most former foster youth find themselves homeless, pregnant, on drugs, or in jail. These are the sad statistics, but we must remember that every person is important and while Inspire cannot help everyone we can help create dramatic life changes upon the ones we do serve.INSPIRE believes education is the key to breaking the cycle of abuse and poverty in families. Currently, less than 6% of former foster youth attend college and only 2% obtain degrees. They are in need of educational and employment guidance as well as life skills training and affordable housing. By providing these services, Inspire seeks to assist these youth in overcoming their past and gain the skills and support needed to choose a positive and rewarding future. You can learn more about INSPIRE and find out how you can help by visiting the INSPIRE website.
Arabian NightsDinner Dance for 55+Friday, May 18th
Picture yourself in the middle of Casablanca as the La Sierra Senior Center is transformed into an oasis for the Arabian Nights Dinner Dance. Join us for an elegant evening of great fun and live entertainment. Enjoy dinner and dessert while the Swinging Years provides music for dancing. Singles are welcome!$10 per person includes dinner, a free photo, opportunity drawings and plenty of dancing. More information.
Vintage Home TourSaturday, May 19thOld Riverside Foundation
This year’s tour will include 4 privately owned homes and a local Riverside church which is celebrating its 125th year with a sanctuary/stained glass tour and time-line of world and local events from 1887 to 1947.Guests will drive themselves to the featured houses where docent guided tours will be ongoing between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, rain or shine (no ticket refunds). Parking is available on the street. Please allow at least 4 hours to complete the tour. These privately-owned homes are not handicapped accessible, and no restrooms are available for public use. Interior photography is prohibited.The Restoration Faire and Vintage Mercantile, held at the organization’s headquarters at the Peter J. Weber house, will feature many familiar vendors, as well as new ones, including a coffee cart. Samples of FOX THEATER architectural salvage will be available to inspect and purchase. Accumulated furniture from the Weber House and ORF Salvage will also be offered for sale. Tour tickets are $15 / $20 day of event. More information.
Primavera in the GardensSunday, May 20th UCR Botanic Gardens
The 14th Annual PRIMAVERA IN THE GARDENS is coming! Riverside's premier wine and food tasting event takes place on Sunday, May 20th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the UCR Botanic Gardens. Imagine yourself in an idyllic garden setting - strolling down verdant pathways, nibbling delicious appetizers; sitting under tall shade trees tasting terrific regional wines; all the while the dappled sunlight warms your face and kisses the colorful spring blooms. You are surrounded by the murmurs of pleasant conversation and happy laughter and the soft sounds of live music,. This is PRIMAVERA IN THE GARDENS!Tantalizing appetizers are provided by wonderful restaurants and caterers from all over Riverside and wines are proffered by regional vineyards and wineries.In addition, there will be the excitement of a Silent Auction, featuring dozens of garden-related items. Proceeds from the event benefit the Botanic Gardens' many deserving projects, including hosting thousands of touring school children each year. More information.
ABP Chili Cook Off & Car/Cycle Show Saturday, May 26thMagnolia Ave at Van Buren
The Arlington Business Partnership presents Riverside’s 10th annual Chili Cook-Off & Car/Cycle Show! Come out and enjoy this fun family event. There will be entertainment, food, refreshments, vendors, fun for the kids, a beer garden for the adults, craft fair, car and cycle show and of course lots of CHILI. You can find a video from the 2011 event at the ABP website.
Performance Riverside PresentsChicagoJune 1st - 10th
The winner of six Tony awards AND six Academy Awards, Chicago’s creative team, Director/Choreographer Bob Fosse and songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb, were at the height of their creative powers when they created this audacious Broadway Blockbuster. Set amid the razzle-dazzle decadence of roaring twenties, Chicago, the story, told in the presentational, Vaudevillian style of the time, is a hilariously biting satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the “celebrity criminal.” Fosse’s inimitable choreography, Kander and Ebb tunes like “Razzle Dazzle,” “All That Jazz, ” and “Mr. Cellophane,” and wild, witty dialogue make this an event you will NOT want to miss! More information.
Bark For LifeA Canine Event To Fight Cancer Saturday, June 2nd Louis Robidoux Nature Center
Relay for life has gone to the dogs! Now man and his best friend can team up together in the fight against cancer. Bark for Life is an American Cancer Society event designed especially for dog lovers to honor the care giving qualities of our canine “Best Friends.”Dogs and their two legged loved ones join together to walk a one mile course…then enjoy a canine celebration with music, exhibits, contest, and prizes. Golden Paw Award for Top Fundraising Dog- Smallest Dog, Best Costume, Best Trick, Owner/Dog look alike and more! $10.00 for first dog and $5.00 for additional dogs, all dogs must be on a leash, licensed, and shots current. More information.
Family Fishing DerbyMonday, June 18thFairmont Park
The City of Riverside Parks Recreation and Community Services Department and the Riverside Wildlands Coservancy are proud to present the 9th Annual Fishing Derby at Fairmount Park. This special event is for the entire family to enjoy fishing and fun. The Fishing Derby includes a cash prize (must catch tagged fish) and additional prizes. Participants must bring their own bait and fishing poles. Walk-in and mail-in registration is accepted at all community centers and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department until Friday, June 17. For more information, please call 951-826-2000.
Riverside Activity GuideSummer 2012
Published by the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, the Riverside Activity Guide for Spring 2012 is packed with activities for the entire family and a complete guide to Riverside parks and community centers.
Youth Sports Opportunities
Did you know that we have 16 different organizations listed on our Youth Sports page representing a dozen different sports? If you know a young person that could benefit from the teamwork, routine, and self confidence that comes from participating in a well run sports program why not share with them the options available and encourage them to pursue the one(s) that interest them? Our kids only get one chance to grow up and competitive sports can have a positive influence in a young person’s life.
Milestone MX Park
In June of 2007, Milestone MX Park opened its doors for the first time. A novel idea and what seemed like wishful thinking has transformed into one of Southern California’s premier motocross destinations. The facility boasts 6 tracks, laid out across the 55 acre ranch, which insures ample types of terrain for every level rider. If you’re craving it, we’ve got it. Our aim is to focus on a family-friendly environment, where everyone feels welcome. Whether shredding the main, vet, intermediate, or supercross track, we cater to the needs of all types of riders and their families, not just the pros. More information.
Guided Horseback Riding atSunshine and Daydreams
Sunshine and Daydreams offers private guided horseback riding in a beautiful trail environment. Join us as we ride across Hidden Valley Wildlife Preserve (over 3000 acres) and experience beautiful California landscapes featuring foothills, riverbed and native California trees and plants. More information To see all of the outdoor activities listed on Today in Riverside visit our Outdoor Activities page.
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