Hello Riverside, and Happy Wednesday! Some of my favorite Riverside mornings are on days I have a chance to meet readers at local events.
Tonight, I will be attending Breaking Down the Ballot: Your Guide to the 2024 Election, presented by CalMatters, a nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom covering news for Californians. I've previously pointed you to CalMatters' 2024 Voter Guide, which tonight's event aims to bring to life in an open conversation about ballot propositions, candidates, and the donors funding campaigns.
Tonight's event is free with registration from 5:30 -7:30 pm at The Cheech. I'd love to see you there!
The Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center fundraiser is about as good as it gets.
This Doodle is ready to party his Lederhosen off. Auf Wiedersehen! (Courtesy of Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center)
I believe well-intentioned people of good character may disagree on matters of substance. I’m even sympathetic to the fence walkers and the indifferent. I understand the impulse to just “stay out of it.” These are divided times, and people are punished for their opinions.
There ARE still absolutes; when they might be derived, we should stand boldly in their defense. I can say with a high degree of certainty that the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center is doing the Lord’s work in providing a no-kill shelter for the less fortunate pups and kitties, and we can support what they do with boldness. They aim to find homes for 2000 pets in 2024 and are well on their way.
It can be difficult to advocate for what is right, but not this time. Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center is having a beer party!
Riverside Historical Society Book Fair Draws Hundreds of Riverside History Fans
The well-attended event ended with Dr. Vince Moses's captivating presentation of the new RHS publication, The People’s Playground: Riverside’s Fairmount Park.
Glenn Wenzel Addresses the Crowd at the RHS Book Fair. (Ken Crawford)
I know I already told you this, but I had an article selected for inclusion in the Riverside Historical Society’s compilation of writings, The People’s Playground: Riverside’s Fairmount Park. The first opportunity for public purchase of the new book was the RHS Book Fair last Sunday in the basement at Riverside Medical Clinic.
This was my first time participating in the book fair and a Riverside-themed compilation. I was excited to attend; honestly, it was a great event. Riversider’s passion for the city is incredible and one of the most endearing attributes of our civic culture.
It was also great to see the Raincross Gazette so well represented. Justin and I both attended. Glenn Wenzel, RHS President and regular Gazette contributor, was, of course, there. Larry Burns, regular contributor, and local guide guru, operated his table, and Michael Elderman, occasional contributor and “The Eyes of Riverside,” was there selling the 2025 version of his “can’t miss” calendar. I even got to shake Dan Bernstein’s hand. His column in the Press Enterprise was a big part of my love for writing. His ability to tackle important topics with humor and lightness was inspirational, and meeting him was a true honor.
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