Lynn Heatley and friends at Love Riverside would love for you to volunteer for Serve Day (Courtesy of Love Riverside)
Friday Gazette: October 4, 2024
Lynn Heatley of Love Riverside has been a friend of the Gazette from the beginning. Love Riverside facilitates an incredible citywide community service event each October. This year's event takes place from October 10 to 13. You can sign up to volunteer on their website. There is something for everyone to do, regardless of physical ability. Please consider donating your time.
Compromise Reached on Remote Public Comment Procedures
Government Process Committee proposes a six-month trial limiting call-in comments to a single period at the start of public meetings.
The Governmental Processes Committee of Riverside's City Council has proposed a six-month trial period to limit remote call-in public comments to a single period at the beginning of city meetings.
Driving the meeting: A compromise to balance public accessibility with meeting efficiency while reassessing procedures following the end of COVID-19 emergency measures.
The proposal would apply to both afternoon and evening sessions of City Council meetings, as well as board and commission meetings.
Why it matters: The change aims to streamline meeting procedures while maintaining public access to city government.
Multiple avenues for public input would remain available, including in-person comments, emails, and the city's e-comment system.
The details: Under the proposed change, remote public comments would be limited to one opportunity at the start of each meeting.
After the designated period closes, only in-person comments would be accepted for specific agenda items.
What's next: The committee's recommendations will be presented to the full City Council for consideration.
If approved, the city will assess the effectiveness of the new procedures during the six-month trial period.
Sports Shorts: Lancer Water Polo Starts Home Stretch After Long Road Trip
Lancer’s Water Polo returns from long road trip to start extended home stand.
Albion Riverside teams practicing at Don Derr Park on Monroe. (Ken Crawford)
The Kids Are Alright!
I hear it often: "kids these days" are lazy and never leave the house. I challenge you to head out to one of the city's bigger parks and see how easy it is to find parking on a weeknight. The kids are out there and active. If anything, we need more park space for the kids to practice and play.
On that note, call your local league and train to become a referee, umpire, or league volunteer. Participate!
If you've been following me here, you know I beat the drum for sports being a critical part of healthy communities. Riverside has some incredible youth sports organizations, and these kids are engaged and invested in Riverside, and we should invest in them.
The competition is open to the public and authors of all ages are welcome to participate.
A terrifying book display at Downtowne Bookstore. (Ken Ghoulford)
Riverside authors! Downtowne Bookstore is hosting a Scary Short Stories Contest for all ages this October! Submissions are open now and will close on October 20. Semi-finalists will be announced on October 25. The final winners will be announced on October 27th. The competition is divided into age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-17, and 18+. It’s a fantastic opportunity for writers to share their creativity and engage with Riverside’s literary community.
The bookstore is busy in October, and there are many other events going on. Visit Downtowne Bookstore at 3582 Main or their Instagram page for more information.
Goeske Center Health Fair Connects Riverside Seniors with Services
Hundreds lined up for services ranging from dental care to haircuts.
Medicare advisors consulting with Goeske Health Fair attendee. (Ken Crawford)
I’m 46 years old, and only a few years away from being eligible for services at the Janet Goeske Center, so I checked out the Fifty and Better Health Fair on Wednesday afternoon. The place was PACKED! I had to park a little way down the street and walk in, and I was amazed at how many people were attending the event. There were several hundred in attendance.
I’ve spent a little time at the Goeske Center covering events and stories, and I’m always impressed by the sense of community. It didn’t take long to see that companionship and a friendly place to “hang out” are as important as any other service they provide, but the health fair was something else.
Every inch of the Goeske Center, inside and out, had a table or booth offering advice and services to Riverside’s most experienced residents. Agents represented services ranging from supplemental Medicare insurance and low-cost dentistry to end-of-life planning. A line was down the hall for the vaccine clinic and the beauty spa.
Happy New Year to all of our Jewish readers. The Gazette staff wishes you a wonderful Holiday Season!
The new documentary “The Cheech” premieres in the new season of ARTBOUND today at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal and next Wednesday at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus. Following the broadcast, each of the new ARTBOUND films will stream on the free PBS app. Visit The Cheech this Sunday, October 6th for free during First Sundays to experience our exhibition, Shifting Perspectives: Cheech Collects, which includes works by artists featured in the documentary.
Daptone and Penrose Recordings superstars Thee Sacred Souls are releasing Got a Story to Tell today. The Sacred Souls are about to ignite stage two on their rocket to success, having sold out three nights at the Wiltern Theater on their current tour. Stop by the Penrose Record Room in the basement of the Life Arts Building on University and Lemon to pick up a copy on shop-exclusive, red translucent vinyl.
On Friday, October 4, UC Riverside will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Facility, a new instructional building that will feature a seating capacity of 1,700. This facility aims to enhance student success by providing modern classrooms and labs for high-demand courses.
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