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The Corona Department of Water & Power is offering free landscape classes this fall. Come and learn more on topics such as drip irrigation, slope design, and water-wise plants that do not need a lot of water but will still look beautiful in your yard. To view the class schedule, click here. Please RSVP to the Corona Department of Water & Power by e-mailing us at StopTheDrop@discovercorona.com or by calling us at (951) 736-2234.

Time to finish up those summer reading assignments because school is almost here. School starts August 11th for Corona Norco Unified School District traditional track students and the 2010-2011 school year ends on June 2nd.

The high school registration process began on July 26th and ends August 5th. To find specific registration times for your school, check out the calendar on the CNUSD website at cnusd.k12.ca.us/. On the website you can also find information on bell schedules, back to school night, bus transportation services, lunch menus, and be directed to your school’s website. 

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Watching her older brother play as a little girl initially sparked Santiago High School Student Elisa Pogu’s passion for the rough world of roller hockey. The high school senior has been building her roller hockey career since the age of seven and this year all that she has worked for is paying off.

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It’s Comedy with the Most Unusual Suspects: CAT of Corona’s 6th Annual Summer Festival is coming and it’s one hilarious comedy after another!

Our summer youth production is up first. The Emperor’s New Clothes runs August 6th - August 8th with 5 performances. When the Emperor, his wife, and their three spoiled daughters nearly ruin the country with their out of control spending and crazy whims, it takes some crafty and ingenious swindlers (who look amazingly like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever) to save the empire from complete financial ruin. With wild costumes and even wilder music, this is a show that both kids and parents will love.

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There is a new management company at Dos Lagos! Cypress Equities / SRS Real Estate Partners Managed Services has been designated as property manager for The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos[Map It!], a 350,000-square-foot retail lifestyle center located in Corona, Calif. Managed Services, a comprehensive suite of services specifically designed to maximize retail value, will develop and execute a turn-around plan that focuses on improving the customer shopping and entertainment experience by:

• Creating user-friendly public spaces where the community can relax and gather with friends and family on a regular basis – spaces will include a place for children to play.
• Providing the community with a variety of everyday retailers, services, unique shops and restaurants to complement the current mix of national and regional fashion and entertainment chains in the center.
• Introducing a new movie theatre operator with top movie selections and state-of-the-art upgrades.
• Expanding on the new and aggressive community program of events including promotions, activities and everyday entertainment at the center.

“Market realities have changed the face of retail development, which means you have to be flexible enough to listen to the new market demands and make the necessary changes in order to provide the customers what they need,” said Scott Harrington, managing principal for Cypress Equities. “Building from our extensive experience in the retail, shopping center industry and working closing with the existing shops and restaurants, we believe Managed Services will help The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos reach its full potential.”

Part of the turn-around plan includes the introduction of a new movie theatre operator and state-of-the-art upgrades for the 15-screen theatre at Dos Lagos. The new operator is Phoenix Big Cinemas and the upgrades include Digital Projection, Digital 3D, Digital Surround Sound, expanded concessions, online ticketing, and more. Phoenix Big Cinemas Management currently manages 23 theatres with a total of 172 screens in 14 states throughout North America.

“Phoenix Big Cinemas brings a track record of high quality entertainment to The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos,” added Harrington. “The theatre upgrades and renovations will improve the overall cinema experience while offering the Corona community top Hollywood movie selections.”

Managed Services is founded on 25 years of retail expertise and combines the management, development and leasing experience of Cypress Equities companies* with the national, regional and local retailer relationships of SRS Real Estate Partners. Managed Services offers strategic solutions in asset valuations and management, disposition consulting, property management, development services, construction management, tenant coordination, marketing services, and leasing management.

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A music fest with food and games and special contests would catch anyone’s eye, but even more so when that fun time is benefiting a good cause. For four years, Woodie Johnson’s annual Summer Music Fests have been combining the fun of a carnival with the fun of giving and the next extravaganza is just around the corner.

On Saturday, July 31, the Fender Center [Map It!] will host Woodie’s event and be transformed into a carnival with food, rides, games, a magic show, a firework show, a decorated bicycle and wagon parade, and a chance to win a Fender guitar in a raffle. Admission is $2 and a wristband that allows unlimited carnival rides and games can be purchased for $5, all proceeds go to Kids Rock Free Music Education. With the support from music fans all over, music education is the only method in which to preserve the stability of the art form’s future and that is the main reason why the Woodie Johnson’s Music Fest is so important. The music fest day focuses on the children and introduces them to the fun of music through the variety of activities. A special appearance by the School of Rock from Seattle, Washington and other musical performances provide the perfect soundtrack for the day of fun.

Get more information on Fender Center Events at their website: http://www.fendermuseum.com

How do we give true heroes a real thank you? West Point graduates Dan, Joel and Pete have found the perfect way to show their heroes gratitude.

Since their graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point, the trio has rigorously served their country in Iraq and Afghanistan. A few years ago the friends decided to plan a 4,000 mile bike ride to benefit their charity of choice, The Wounded Warrior Project. “We decided to attempt something so challenging out of respect for our country’s wounded warriors. We are going to complete the ride in order to raise as much money and awareness as possible for the Wounded Warriors Project, a truly amazing charity.”, said Dan. The daunting distance is lessened by their intense love and dedication to their goal to bringing appropriate aid to soldiers who have suffered intense war injuries, a charity very relevant and near and dear to their hearts.

On their ride across the country, the motivated men will stop by Portland (Maine), Boston, Hartford, West Point, NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Boise just to name a few. To end their journey, Joel, Pete and Dan (a Corona native) will celebrate at Corona ’s very own Taps at Dos Lagos.

Corona was the team’s choice destination because of Dan’s hometown connection, the pleasant weather and the support from community members. Their amazing ride will end on August 1st at 3:00p.m. at the Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos [Map It!] , or call TAPS specifically at (951) 277-5800.

Come support these heroes who serve our country in love and commitment at the Taps celebration or to donate to the cause visit The Wounded Warrior Project at www.WoundedWarriorProject.org. To learn more about Joel, Pete and Dan’s journey and read their daily blogs visit their website at www.PedalinWithaPurpose.com. Thank you for spreading the love  for all our national heroes!

Art appreciation is now being spread city wide by the City of Corona Transit Service through the Poetry and Art on the Bus Program.  The Second Annual Poetry and Art on the Bus Program teams up with Centennial High School to bring poetry and visual art to the everyday Corona Cruiser passenger. The program has three objectives:

To provide an effective vehicle for students to display their art work publicly, to effectively market the Corona Cruiser to students, and to fill passenger’s rides with interesting art during their travels with the Corona Cruiser.  

This year, high school students submitted 64 pieces of impressive art, and of those, 24 winning pieces were chosen to be displayed on the buses. Each month, one poetry piece and one visual piece will be displayed for the enjoyment of bus passengers. All winners are presented a certificate and a 31 day pass to allow them to ride the Cruiser and enjoy the new art additions.

This year’s theme, “Refresh your Spirit”, was perfectly personified by the top two art pieces that will kick off the rotation cycle. Allison Richard’s top poem “Laughter” is sure to keep passengers positively motivated through its encouraging reminder to stay joyful through the bad times. Anastasiya Smith’s visual piece “Girl with Feathers and Flowers” is a strikingly beautiful photograph of a young girl in a flower garden. Being out with the enchanting elements of nature is definitely refreshing and strongly ties the piece to the theme.

Congratulations to all winners and wherever you are cruising to, remember to keep an eye out for some alluring art. Check out the winners' art gallery and poetry here.

On Sunday, July 25, 2010, the Corona Animal Shelter will hold a pet adoption event from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Tom’s Farms [Map It!]. At the event, there will be some adorable dogs that could really use your help. These animals are looking for that special person or family to take them home and love them forever.

The summer season is a very busy time at the animal shelter. The non-profit/all volunteer group CCARE (Corona Companion Animal Rescue Effort) organizes off-site adoption events all year long, but most often during the summer because of the overcrowded conditions. Our goal is to try and find new homes for all of the animals that end up at the shelter. Unfortunately, sad situations occur that cause animals to lose their owners, including people that have lost their homes due to foreclosure, owners that have passed away, and pets that have wandered away from their current families, to name a few. These beautiful animals are not broken; they need love and attention. In turn, they will provide you with constant companionship, unconditional adoration and a forever best friend.

Now more than ever, please consider adopting a shelter pet. Stop by the Corona Animal Shelter [Map It!]. or visit the pets at one of our off-site adoption events. The animals available for adoption can also be viewed at PetFinder.com.

The Corona Public Library [Map It!] is offering 3 "Wet and Loose with Watercolor" art workshops this summer. Classes are free and open to the first 24 registrants each.
Open to adults and teens, 14 and up, for beginning or intermediate painters. Learn the basics or pick up a few tricks. Workshops are taught by Reema Zoumut. Register at the Library's Adult Information Desk.

Saturday, July 24 2 - 4 pm CREATING AN ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR
Get in touch with your abstract self and play with color.

Saturday, July 31 2-4 pm CREATING A MULTI-MEDIA FLORAL WATERCOLOR
Learn a new technique and take home something beautiful!

Saturday, August 7 2 - 4 pm
STUDIO DAY: HELP AND CRITIQUES

Now's your chance to get advice and keep going!

Paper and some supplies will be available. If you have your own brushes and paints you like to use, bring them along with you.
Get more information on upcoming Corona Public Library events, workshops, and seminars at their website at CoronaPublicLibrary.org.