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Corona-Norco Unified School District is pleased to announce that they are currently registering for transitional Kindergarten. Parents that are interested in registering their 4-year-olds are encouraged to inquire with their home school sites for additional information.
Transitional Kindergarten is a two-year kindergarten program that builds a bridge between the preschool years and kindergarten. This program is designed for students who turn 5 between September 2 and December 2 and may not be socially, developmentally and/or academically ready for traditional Kindergarten.
“Transitional Kindergarten is a great program that fosters crucial academic development, creating a gradual transition into traditional Kindergarten,” said Philip Saxena, Director of Educational Services. Continue reading…
Book-a-Palooza is Tuesday, June 4, 2013 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Be at the Corona Public Library [MAP] to kick off the Summer Reading Program, Reading is SOOOOO Delicious! There’s a Summer Reading Program for every age, so the whole family can register. While you’re there be sure to stop at the Sweet Stop food truck and pick up a corn dog or a funnel cake (or both). You’ll have your chance to visit with Corona Fire and Police Department. Kids can do a craft or have your face painted with the Corona Art Association. Make sure to take your chance with the Friends of the Library and spin the wheel to win prizes. Continue reading…
If you are a parent, you know that as soon as the final school bell of the year rings, everything changes. Even the most hard-working and active children may turn into computer game, TV watching versions of themselves during long hot summer days. Everyone deserves a break but there is no reason why the entire family cannot stay active during the summer months.
The 100 Mile Club® is proud to introduce Club262 – A fun summer family challenge. Gather your family and go for a walk or run. Explore a vacation trail or simply stay connected with friends at local events. Continue reading…
Bands, floats, and marching units are wanted for the City of Corona’s 2013 “Main Street USA Independence Day Parade,” taking place on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. The parade route will proceed north on Main Street, beginning at Pueblo Avenue and ending at Olive Street. This is a community parade thus no judging will take place nor awards distributed.
Entry Forms are available online on the Parks and Community Services Department webpage at www.DiscoverCorona.com or at the City of Corona Parks & Community Services Department, 400 S. Vicentia Ave., Suite 225 in Corona City Hall [MAP].
If you would like to receive a parade application by mail, please call 951-736-2241. Continue reading…
Summer is the perfect time to relax, take up a new hobby, learn a new skill or challenge yourself athletically! The City of Corona Parks & Community Services Department is gearing up for a very busy summer, filled with programs and activities for all ages and interests. Below is just a sampling of what will be offered this summer.
Cinco de Mayo is this Sunday and Corona will be celebrating with the 41st annual celebration and parade. The parade will begin making its way down Sixth Street from Merrill Street to Rimpau Avenue at 10 a.m. this Saturday. An assortment of dancers, classic cars, marching units, and school children will be participating in the parade.
Cinco de Mayo parades and celebrations have a long history in Corona, but they became an annual event starting in 1972 when community leaders agreed to organize it annually with the idea of raising money to award a scholarship to a graduating high school senior. Continue reading…
Summer is right around the corner, and with last weekend’s temperatures reaching a high of 86 degrees in Corona, the heat is well on its way. Luckily for Corona residents, the Citrus Splash Zone water park is about to be turned on!
In Southern California summer is guaranteed to bring a heat wave and one great way to stay cool in Corona is the Citrus Splash Zone at Citrus Park [MAP] which opens for the season starting May 1st- September 30. Citrus Park, which also is home to two playground areas, has been home to the Citrus Splash zone for five years. Continue reading…
Once again the Corona firefighters have gathered a team and will be participating in the Annual Inland Empire Arthritis Walk, which is being held at Dos Lagos on Saturday June 1, 2013. This will be the third continuous year the Arthritis Foundation has held the walk in Corona in large part because of local support given by businesses and citizens of Corona.
Arthritis affects nearly 1 in 5 people including more than 300,000 children in the United States that have been diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis. One example is John Brown; a Corona Fire Fighter who was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2008. Continue reading…
It’s time for the 3rd annual Night at the Library. This year’s theme is Ahoy, Pirates! A $5 ticket gets you a Pirate Booty Dinner (hot dogs, chips, and a sweet treat); a Pirate Adventure performance by Christopher Yates; a chance to make your own balloon pirate creation with Balloon Storyteller Annie Banannie; crafts; and a great excuse to dress up like a pirate for an evening.
The Event will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 5 p.m-8 p.m. at the Corona Public Library [MAP]. Tickets are available at the Library check out desk or in the administrative office, payable by cash or check. Continue reading…
The Corona-Norco Day of the Child has been bringing much needed resources and awareness to parents and fun activities to children for the past 20 years. This program has brought community service information to thousands of parents and this year will be no different. Corona-Norco Day of the Child will be hosted at Corona City Park [MAP] on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is a one-stop shopping center for all the activities and services in the Corona-Norco area including: Child Protective Services, YMCA, Corona Life Services, Fender Museum-Kids Rock Free, Corona Symphony Orchestra, Kidzstarz Academy, Norco Library, Corona Fire and PD K9 Unit, and Boy Scouts of America to name a few. Continue reading…
