Category Archives: Know Your City

UNITY Awards Are Here!

The Corona-Norco UNITY (United Neighbors Involving Today’s Youth) Coalition was formed in 1996 as an outgrowth of a ‘National Issues Forum’ on youth violence held at the Corona Public Library and a “Youth Summit” sponsored by Supervisor John Tavaglione in the desert. It was established after a Town Hall meeting on youth and violence after a local incident of violence. Over a hundred people showed up to the Town Hall at the library and it was decided some of the members wanted to continue to meet.   John Z became the President of the Board.

Original members of the coalition included representatives

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The 100 Mile Club®’s Run4Kids 2012 Fun, Fitness, and Success for Everyone!

What is your fitness goal? Walk one mile? Run 100 miles? Whatever your goal, you can experience success at The 100 Mile Club®’s 5th Annual Run4Kids and PTA Health & Safety Fair on March 17th at Auburndale Intermediate School. Run4Kids 2012 is a glorious day where you may run or walk for 100 Mile Club® Credit, meet new friends, explore our community, and enjoy a gorgeous day in celebration of Fitness and Wellness. The event will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will offer a chance to run or walk for 100 Mile Club®

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Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide!

Are you aware that you’re required by law to have a carbon monoxide alarm in your home? The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act was passed by the State Legislature in May 2010 making approved carbon monoxide alarms (CO alarms) mandatory for all California residents.

As of July 1, 2011, all single-family dwelling units with an attached garage or a gas heater should have installed a Carbon Monoxide alarm within the home and all other dwelling units have until January 1, 2013 to comply. What is the definition of a dwelling unit? Generally, a dwelling unit is

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CAT Presents: HONK! The True Story of UGLY the DUCKLING

During the London season, HONK! became a stand-out by winning the 2000 Olivier Award (the British equivalent of the Tony® Award) for Best New Musical. Written by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Dubbed:

The brightest hopes for the future of the British musical by The London Daily Telegraph

HONK! is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. Separated fro m the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty

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Remembering African American Heroes: Charles Houston

Charles Hamilton Houston was born in 1895 to a hairdresser mother, and a father who was a general practice lawyer. They loved Houston very much, and guided him towards intellectual activity—eventually making sure that he was able to attend the first black high school in the United States: M Street High School.

He continued his education and became a teacher of English and “Negro Literature” at Howard University. When World War I began, Houston wished to avoid the draft to the front lines—where African Americans were typically sent. So he enlisted as an officer. Once there,

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