AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Riverside California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:42:41 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/riverside-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-riverside-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/riverside-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-riverside-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Performance Riverside announces open call auditions for professional performers for Singin’ in the Rain, with callbacks November 17, in Landis... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/auditions-singin-in-the-rain-233978 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/auditions-singin-in-the-rain-233978 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 New partnership aims to promote Riverside as a desirable Inland Empire destination. RIVERSIDE, CA---The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa and Broadway in... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/broadway-in-riverside-and-the-mission-inn-hotel-and-spa-forge-key-alliance-232889 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/broadway-in-riverside-and-the-mission-inn-hotel-and-spa-forge-key-alliance-232889 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 These pure breed, wrinkle, puppies are already de-wormed with all up to date shots. very healthy... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/gorgeous-english-bulldogs-for-sale-231285 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/gorgeous-english-bulldogs-for-sale-231285 Shops and Stores Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in California (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/miraloma/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-riverside-county-228168 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/miraloma/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-riverside-county-228168 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Riverside County, CA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Riverside... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/miraloma/news/riverside-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-riverside-county-221167 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/miraloma/news/riverside-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-riverside-county-221167 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 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... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/miraloma/news/riverside-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-riverside-county-221637 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/miraloma/news/riverside-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-riverside-county-221637 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Yes, “Elvis is in the building” at Landis Performing Arts Center, with Performance Riverside’s 2009-2010 season opener, the Inland Empire... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/elvis-comes-alive-in-performance-riverside-s-season-opener-all-shook-up-216304 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/elvis-comes-alive-in-performance-riverside-s-season-opener-all-shook-up-216304 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Galileo Films Focuses on Improvisation and Originality in Its Mission to Launch Actors and Independent Filmmakers to Stardom Riverside, CA - New... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/galileo-films-focuses-on-improvisation-originality-in-filmmaking-mission-214498 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/galileo-films-focuses-on-improvisation-originality-in-filmmaking-mission-214498 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Green Voltaic Announces Solar Projects That Brings New Communities and New Jobs! Riverside, CA---Green Voltaic, Inc. (GVI), an established authority... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/multi-billion-dollar-solar-farm-project-213092 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/multi-billion-dollar-solar-farm-project-213092 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 World Acclaimed Writer, Producer And Director Marcus Coleman Creates 1st Theatrical Acrobatic Gospel Musical “For His Glory” The Stage Is Set... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/world-acclaimed-writer-producer-and-director-marcus-coleman-creates-212332 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/riverside/news/world-acclaimed-writer-producer-and-director-marcus-coleman-creates-212332 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-riverside-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-riverside-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600