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Book-a-Palooza Book Fair and Festival Kicks Off Summer

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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…

Foodie Friday: Spice Up Your Life with Thai Cuisine

Thai Variety [Chicken Curry]If you’re like me, spicy food is always in high demand. I find myself spicing up even my most basic foods with an array of hot sauces I keep stocked in my refrigerator. Along with my love for spice, I have found the beauty of Thai Food to liven up my taste buds. For this week’s Foodie Friday we will be discussing a couple of Corona’s Thai eateries that can bring new flavors to your menu this week!

Entrants Wanted for Corona’s “Main Street USA Independence Day Parade”

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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…

Have Some Summer Fun Under the Corona Sun!

summer funSummer 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.

Things Are About to Get Dirty: Mach 1 Mud Run 2013

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Are you ready to slip, slosh, and slide your way into Summer??? The City of Corona Parks & Community Services Department in coordination with KFROG Radio is proud to announce its 3rd annual Mach 1 Mud Run on Saturday, June 15, 2013!  What’s a Mud Run you ask? An approximate 5K course filled with challenging obstacles including trails, hills, professionally built obstacles and mud pits!!!  As one of the fastest growing adventure runs in the country, you won’t want to miss out!  This run is an absolute must for anyone 14 years and older, and is sure to challenge your physical and stamina, while having the time of your life.  Continue reading…

Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta at City Park

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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…

Women’s Improvement Clubhouse Celebrates it’s Centennial!

WICC3Women’s Improvement Club of Corona (WICC) is one of the oldest non-profit clubs in Corona and it’s clubhouse on the corner of Main and Eleventh [MAP] is Celebrating its Centennial this Saturday.

The club was started in 1888 and since then has had a deep history in the establishment of Corona. This Saturday, May 4, 2013 along with the Corona Historic Preservation Society’s Vintage Home Tour the WICC will be commemorating the 100 year anniversary of their clubhouse and will be open to view along the Vintage Home Tour route.

You may have noticed this clubhouse for many years as you take a drive up Main Street in Corona. Continue reading…

The Inside Scoop

Inside Scoop HeaderOverwhelmed by articles, why not get your city news through quick video updates instead? Now you can get the Inside Scoop on what the City of Corona departments are working on though these quick three-minute video updates. Department directors give brief updates on a rotating basis at City Council and we’ve got video clips so you never have skip a beat.

Corona City Council meetings are twice a month and during those meetings Mayor Jason Scott has requested that a rotation of City of Corona Department Head’s give a brief three-minute update on new developments in their department.

These serve as both a reminder to the Council of how each department is working together to serve the City and also as an informational brief to the citizens of Corona to keep them in the know of what is going on within the walls of City Halls. Continue reading…

Foodie Friday: Froyo Fun

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This past weekend was the first taste of summer for me. Granted, it’s only April, but mid-eighties temperatures along with clear blue skies made relaxing poolside an excellent way to spend my day off. The afternoon brought along a sweet tooth and the discussion of where to get frozen yogurt in Corona was sparked.

I will admit, I have gotten into the habit of visiting Yogurtland [MAP] quite often, and I love it.  But for this Foodie Friday, I decided to try some other places I haven’t been to as often.

For my first stop I went to BerrySweet [MAP]. Continue reading…

Summer is in Season @ Citrus Splash Zone

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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…