One only needs to take a spin along Grand Boulevard and other well-established roadways in town to note that Corona has a wealth of beautiful historic homes representing a variety of architectural periods. From the sturdiness of a Craftsman bungalow and the whimsy of a Victorian to the old world charm of a Mediterranean/Spanish Revival, Corona has many architectural treasures that link the present with the past.

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Author Jeri Westerson will visit the Library[Map It!] on March 6 at 11:00 am to discuss her medieval noir series featuring ex-knight turned detective "Crispin". She will also present medieval weaponry and artifacts. Light refreshments will be served. Booklist said Westerson's books have "..an intriguingly dark edge that will appeal to fans of both historical fiction and noir".

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Soroptimist International of Corona’s signature project, Dreams & Decisions, is a day-long Saturday workshop for approximately 300 intermediate school age girls (7th & 8th grade) that promotes self-esteem with a strong emphasis on goal setting and internet safety. This event will take place on Saturday, March 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Citrus Hills Intermediate[Map It!]; following months of preparation from our local Soroptimist club to help young girls realize their potential by instilling in them that their dreams can come true if they make good choices starting now.

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“Our Teen Driver" foundation is a non-profit organization on a mission to educate and inform parents of current and future teen drivers. We are dedicated to providing the most up to date driver education information to parents and students. With traffic related accidents being the number one cause of death among teenagers, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our teens. Yet when our teens reach the age of independence and are ready to drive, parents discover the programs once taught in our local schools are long gone and it seems the laws constantly change. High school driver education has fallen victim to budget cuts and policy changes.

Parents find themselves facing critical decisions in selecting their teen’s driver training and very few even know what questions to ask, let alone who to ask. Parents have nowhere to turn, until now! Please join us on Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m. at Corona High School[Map It!] for "An Hour with the Experts."  This seminar is designed to answer questions and educate both parents and students alike.

Chic Cicchelli walked to the podium in the City Council Chambers with a spring in his step and a smile on his lips as Mayor Karen Spiegel recognized him as an “Extraordinary Volunteer” in the community.

As a member of the City’s P.A.C.E. program (Parks and Code Enforcement), Mr. Cicchelli volunteers with the Code Enforcement Division of the Community Development Department. One of his duties is to collect illegal signs that are littered throughout neighborhoods. Each week, he collects about 300 signs and in the three years he has volunteered, it’s estimated that Mr. Cicchelli has collected nearly 47,000 illegal signs posted in City right of ways, on trees, and utility poles throughout Corona. For his service, Mr. Cicchelli was recognized as an “Extraordinary Volunteer”.

The City Awards program recognizes residents who selflessly contribute to our community. The program has three components: Celebrating Neighbors, Outstanding Youth, and Extraordinary Volunteers that are selected on a quarterly basis by a committee of citizens.

If you know of someone who goes above and beyond to make our community great, nominate them for a City Award! Applications are available on the City’s website or by calling (951) 736-2370.

On Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. the City of Corona’s Non-Profit partner Mary Erickson Community Housing (MECH) will be having an Open House! The Open House will be held at 5 of the 9 properties  acquired with the funds awarded through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). All of these homes will be sold at very affordable prices, so if you are interested in purchasing a home, please come down and take a look at these newly rehabbed homes. The last day to submit entry into lottery will be Monday, March 22, 2010.

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Don’t wait much longer! 50% of the funds dedicated for our Pilot Residential Turf Removal Program have been reserved. The Corona Department of Water & Power is offering a rebate of $1 per square foot to residential customers to remove your turf and install water friendly landscaping. For more program details, visit our website or call our Water Resources Group at (951) 736-2234.

In an effort to balance the budget during these difficult economic times, the City of Corona recently took several measures to reduce costs. While keeping the community’s best interests in mind and striving to maintain the highest level of customer service, several changes were necessary that will impact some of the City programs, services and hours of operation.

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Sign up for classes with ease by using the City of Corona’s NEW INTERACTIVE FLIPBOOK Brochure! Simply click on the activity you would like to enroll in and you will immediately be directed to the registration page! To turn the page click the top or bottom corners of the brochure or use the arrow key to the right of the page, or to zoom in on a page click anywhere on the brochure. Looking for a specific age group? Click the Table of Contents tab on the bottom left hand corner and choose which area you are interested in and you will be sent directly to that page!

Online and Walk-In registration begins Monday, March 8th! Go to DiscoverCorona.com  to create your online account today!
Mail-in registration is currently being accepted until March 5th.

What Google is offering…

As you may have seen in the news, Google is offering a tremendous opportunity to communities across the nation. Google is planning to test ultra-high speed broadband networks ran on fiber optics in one or more trial locations across the country that will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what is available to most Americans today. Google plans to offer service at a competitive price to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people.

How you can help…

The City of Corona has submitted an application to Google requesting that our community be selected for this exciting opportunity. What we need now is community participation, in the form of nominations from residents, community groups and business owners. Let Google know that Corona is THE BEST choice for their new ultra-high speed broadband network!

All you need is a Google account, if you don’t have one already, you’ll be prompted to create one.

Click here to nominate Corona now!

Lonie Paxton, a 1996 graduate of Centennial High School in Corona, has achieved enormous success in the NFL winning 3 super bowl championships with the New England Patriots. But Paxton has also made tremendous achievements off the field with the creation of the Active Force Foundation.

Shortly after high school, Paxton’s best friend and fellow Centennial graduate Brook Duquesnel was injured in a snowboarding accident which led the two of them to form The Active Force Foundation in 2003. The non-profit organization designs and donates special sports equipment to physically challenged athletes. “Our goal is for athletes to continue to be athletes – even if they’ve had a paralyzing injury,” explains Paxton.

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Disasters can strike at anytime. Are you and your family prepared if a major disaster strikes? Fires, floods, and earthquakes can occur in Southern California at any time. With recent earthquakes in Chile, Haiti, Northern and Southern California, there is never a better time to “Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed, and Get Trained”.

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The Corona Public Library's[Map It!] 4th annual Book-a-Palooza Festival will be held on Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. There will be a  scholastic book faire, live performances from our Corona’s Got Talent AND Teen Talent Show winners, Corona Arts Association entertainment, a Corona Police K9 unit and Corona Fire will have an engine parked on Stan Reynolds Parkway.

Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real bring their crossover bluesy rock to the Rhythm Lounge at the Fender Center [Map It!] on Saturday, March 27th. Southern California based Lukas Nelson (son of the legendary Willie Nelson) and the Promise of the Real have opened for B.B. King, Willie Nelson, and the Dave Matthews Band. Doors open at 7:30 and tickets are $20 with all proceeds going to the Kids Rock Free Program.

The Corona Department of Water & Power can conduct a landscape audit of your irrigation system – FREE OF CHARGE! The audit will provide you with tips on how to save water and will help you stay within your water budget.

On March 26th, 27th and 28th at Dos Lagos[Map It!], Splash Dogs will be making it's first Corona appearance. Dock jumping for dogs is fast becoming one of America's most popular outdoor events! Pets compete for distance, diving from a dock into a 25 foot pool. No other outdoor event brings families together better or puts more smiles on faces than Splash Dog events. Proud pet owners travel to these events from all over the region to compete. It's an incredible new sport that everyone loves!

Singing Elvis Presley's "It's Now or Never" to a lady in a club led Daniel Melendez to Michigan, with the woman, and eventually to a busted romance. But it also revived an interest and a career in doing murals. "Call it destiny or whatever it was, it was a weird circumstance," said Melendez, now a Corona resident.

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Corona Companion Animal Rescue Effort (CCARE) is a non-profit organization that raises funds for the Corona Animal Shelter. CCARE is holding their 4th annual Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday, March 19th and 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The sale will be held next to the Corona Animal Shelter[Map It!]. CCARE is looking for volunteers to work the sale and to donate resaleable items for sale . All proceeds benefit the homeless pets of Corona. For even more info, CLICK HERE.

Several organizations in the City of Corona work tirelessly to help those that are less fortunate. These organizations depend on the generousity of Corona residents to keep them up and running.  If you are looking to donate or volunteer your time, please contact these local organizations. Here is a list of local organizations and their current needs. This list will be updated as needs change. [Continue Reading]

JobNow offers detailed resume assistance with templates, suggestions and live assistance.  Ace that job interview with live coaching, tips and helpful links!  There’s also an Adult Learning Center with live tutoring, test preparation and an on-line writing lab.  And, check the many resources for local and nationwide employment opportunities.  

Why should you participate in the 2010 Census? Because the information that the U.S. Census collects helps to determine how more than $400 billion dollars of federal funding each year is spent. What does this mean to you? Better infrastructure, more services, hospitals, job training centers, schools, senior centers, emergency services, and more. Watch this 1 minute video for more information.

The Corona Police Department Baker to Vegas running team is having a fundraiser on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Graziano’s Pizza[Map It!]. 15% of the proceeds will go to support the team in its quest for a top three finish! Based on our preliminary qualifying times, this may be our fastest team ever!

The Baker to Vegas relay is a 120 mile relay race, which begins in Baker California and ends in Las Vegas Nevada. There are twenty runners to a team and four alternates. There are currently 267 teams registered for the race with teams from throughout the country. There are also teams from Australia, Canada and Great Britain.

This will be Team Corona’s 17th year participating in this fabulous event and we look forward to representing the City of Corona.

If you are able to attend the fundraiser, please bring the attached coupon with you. Graziano’s serves great pizza so feel free to bring family and friends. CLICK HERE FOR COUPON!

 The Corona Department of Water & Power is pleased to announce a new series of landscape classes for residents. Learn how to retrofit your parkway and existing planter beds, create an English cottage garden in your yard or learn more about water-wise plants and how beautiful they can be. Classes begin April 17th and will be held at the City’s Corporation Yard. Space is limited, so please RSVP today by calling (951) 736-2234.