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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Empire Aquatic Club Rings in the New Year!

Out with the OLD ... in with the NEW TIMES! ...

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Empire Aquatic Club..Swimming in the Rain!

Description: EMPIRE Aquatic Club swam at the Fontana Spring JO Qualifier.  Despite the wind, rain and cold weather - we...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Corona, California with AmericanTowns Corona Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Riverside County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Corona organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Corona is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

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Weekend Activities in and around Corona

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Corona area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Corona in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in California  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

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An Invitation to our Corona Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Corona, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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EAC - Got SWAG

EAC - got SWAG (swimmers at Winter Age Group championships) ...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in California

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a California Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Corona Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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Empire Aquatic Club Shines!

 Empire Aquatic Club is a year-round swim team that has made their home at Jurupa Valley High School, and serves the Inland Empire communities of Corona, Eastvale, Jurupa...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Corona Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Corona elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

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Riverside County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Riverside County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Riverside County California area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for California CA

California Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in California. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Empire Aquatic Club Harvests Fast Swims at RAA Meet

EAC Swimmers participated in the RAA Harvest Splash this weekend.With some AMAZING performances.Of our 82 contested entries -* 56 Personal Best Times (percentage of .6829)...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Corona and across the country. With...

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Find California Corn Mazes - Get lost in a California haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Modesto Celebrated in New Book

New from Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History Series is Modesto.  In over 200 vintage photographs and postcards, repeat author Carl P. Baggese shares the history of the...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for California CA

We have the best California apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of California. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms...

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Breast Cancer Walk - September 24, 2011

Last year more than 3,000 men, women and children participated in the event which is hosted by The Foundation for Community and Family Health. The purpose of Our Local Fight is to...

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Corona Symphony Orchestra volunteers

The Corona Symphony Orchestra needs volunteers with specific skills: Web master needed Accounting Event help Developement

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CiCi’s Pizza to Open First Corona Location with Tasty Deals on August 22

First 100 guests will receive a free pizza buffet every month for one year (Corona, Calif.) August 15, 2011 - CiCi’s Pizza, home of the $5.49 endless pizza buffet,...

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Dodgeball BIG HIT at Corona Cages

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Dodgeball Birthday Parties are a BIG HIT at Corona Cages. One of the best parts about this party is you do not need to clean the house before and after the party. Dodgeball...

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Empire Aquatic Club Rocks at TMEC Swim Meet

On May 1st, Empire Aquatic Club had 8 swimmers attend the Temecula Red / White swim meet. Of our 8 swimmers each swam 4 events.  Of our 32 contested events EMPIRE ...

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Make a difference in Corona! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Corona area and around the...

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Long Course Success for Empire Aquatic Club

Our first long course swim meet was a GREAT success! Empire Aquatic Club had 6 swimmers participate in the swim meet. Of our 6 swimmers all...

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Empire Aquatic Club "Building excellence through quality"

Join the Great Sport of Swimming! Empire Aquatic Club offers a variety of swim programs. Our mission is to provide a exemplary competitive program while fostering developmental...

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Empire Aquatic Club - Eastern Section Championships

EMPIRE participated in the Eastern Committee BRW Championships. EMPIRE took 7th place of 18 scoring teams. Of the 117 events contested - EMPIRE had ...

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EMPIRE first JO's

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Empire Aquatic Club participated in it's first Junior Olympic Championship Swim Meet at Belmont Olympic Plaza, Long Beach, CA.  Trent Richardson represented Empire Aquatic...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

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Success at Qualifier swim meet

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Empire Aquatic Club, a local competitive swim team participated in a swim meet in Temecula. Empire swimmers performed very well. Trent Richardson achieved three (3) new Junior...

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July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Riverside County, CA

Corona Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Riverside County, CA. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on...

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AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for Patients

Leslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery Plans

The dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning Volunteer

Over the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in Homes

Teresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to Camp

Steve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find Happiness

Fowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed Challenge

DJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and History

Denise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African...

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