The Corona-Norco Settlement House is a non-profit charitable organization that provides for temporary emergency needs of low-income families and individuals here in Corona. The Settlement House invites you to this worthy cause on Saturday October 17th anytime between noon and 6pm. Enjoy some delicious soup and take home a hand-crafted bowl.

California asked for more than half of all the federal stimulus money ($4.5 billion) available to build high-speed rail linking San Diego and San Fransico. Corona is fighting to have a rail stop for its economic future. Inner Circle readers, your voice is important! You're invited to share your thoughts and ideas on Tuesday, October 20th at the Corona Public Library.

The Corona-Norco YMCA is hosting it's first annual benefit car show Saturday October 17th 10 am to 2 pm at the YMCA located at 1331 River Road. All proceeds from this great family event stay in the community and support our local YMCA programs.

Definition: In home adolecent sprouting roots in family room furniture due to high caloric intank, no activity, and an electronic media addiction. Too many times we walk by the couch and see our teenager engaged with electronics. Hours later we walk by again and they are in the same position. Why not kick them off the couch and send them to a place that provides FREE daily activities that include  air hockey, foosball, pool, movies and more!  The Spot located at the Corona Mall will provide fun entertainment and will allow for your Teens to socialize with their peers.

Join your friends and neighbors on Sunday, October 25th from 12-4pm at Promenade Park. [map] Free games, entertainment and family fun. Come and show your support "Drug Free is the Key".

In 2008 the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Corona (Agency) developed a first time homebuyer program known as the Home Owners Assistance Program, HOAP Now I. The program is funded by the utilization of $3 million in low-mod housing funds that were available. These low-mod funds are specifically designated for Redevelopment agencies to provide financial assistance to low to moderate income families with housing needs.

Dollar Self Storage [Map] and the Corona Public Library Foundation continue their great green recycling program. Bring ANY of your old electronics to Dollar Self Storage and your junk turns into gold. View the Electronics Recycling Flier

Are you a City of Corona resident?  Does your home need repairs, repainting, energy efficiency upgrades?  There are a couple of local programs available that help homeowners bring back the pride and joy in homeownership.   Take a look and see if you and your home qualify for either the Corona Historic Preservation Grant Program or the City of Corona Home Improvement Program.  Apply today and make your house a home that you will continue to enjoy for years to come.

Real Dogs, Unleashed & Out For Fun! Looking for a place to let your dog run free and make new friends?  Come visit the City of Corona’s Dog Park [Map], located at Butterfield Park. The park caters to dogs of all sizes with two separate play areas.

Come partake in all the delicious fun on Saturday October 24th 4 to 8pm. The Soroptimist Club of Corona is hosting this fundraising event to help support the work that they do in your local community. Learn more about whom the Soroptimists are and what their organization does to benefit local residents.

This annual event had more than 3,500 in attendees this year. Attendees visited information booths including Nordstrom’s, The Inland Empire Affiliate Susan G. Komen, American Cancer Society, Kaiser Permanente, Corona Regional Medical Center, Corona Jazzercise, The Yoga Den and The City of Corona to name just a few.

Looking for a safe and fun activity for your children to celebrate the fall season? The City of Corona is hosting a Harvest Festival on Saturday October 24th on the City Hall South Lawn from 11am to 3pm. Bring the kids in costume if you like. [Event Flier - PDF]

For many years the Corona Police Department has operated a Foundation called ARC Angels. It began in the mid 1990's as a way for an Officer in the field to meet the immediate needs of a family that they come in contact with. Children who need shoes, a teddy bear to comfort them or food on the table for a family have all been served by the ARC Angel Foundation. [Event Flier]

Enjoy a good fright in Corona with these local events.

Have you ever been to the City Park? City Park is the oldest and most amenity rich park within the city limits of Corona located at Sixth and Rimpau. There are vollyball and basketball courts, soccer fields, children's playgrounds and even a SWIMMING POOL! However, the park isn't looking like it use to and things have gotten so bad that the restrooms had to be locked. Friends, it's time for change. Join us in making this special space beautiful again. See you at the park! [RSVP]

Looking to save money and make your irrigation system more water efficient? The Corona Department of Water & Power and local vendors are here to help! Simply bring your recent City of Corona utility bill to one of our local business partners to save money on special water-efficient irrigation devices. Discounts range from 10% to 50% off! Click here for a list of participating vendors, qualifying products, and links to ideas to create a water-friendly landscape that's beautiful and water-efficient.

Dedicated by the City in 1971, Contreras Park is named after Miguel Zaragoza Contreras, who was a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps and the first Hispanic Corona resident killed in the Vietnam War in 1967. Centrally located in Corona, the park has recently undergone a much-needed renovation.

The scoping meeting in the City of Corona will take place Tuesday, October 20th from 3 to 7pm at the Corona Public Library. The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), as the lead agency for the California Environmental Quality Act process, is issuing a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a project Environmental Impact Report/Statement (EIR/EIS) for the Los Angeles to San Diego via the Inland Empire Section of the proposed California High-Speed Train System (HST). The Authority is issuing the NOP to solicit public and agency input into the development of the scope of the EIR/EIS and to advise the public that outreach activities will be conducted by the Authority and its representatives in preparation of the joint EIR/EIS. The NOP, NOI, public scoping meeting dates and locations are available at www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov.