Budget surplus enhances essential city services

Unlike most cities and counties slashing essential city services,
the City of Riverside is looking at a $3.5 million budget surplus from
last fiscal year.  Thanks to the prudent spending plan approved
by the City Council, tightfisted monitoring of expenditures by
department heads, and higher-than-projected sales and property
tax revenues, Riverside is in the unique position of adding funds
to this year’s services and projects.

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 Don McLean performs at Fox this Friday

Don McLean takes the stage this Friday, August 27, at 8 p.m., at the Fox
Performing Arts Center to sing “American Pie,” “Starry, starry night,” and
much more!  Special guest Al Stewart will sing his hits such as “Year of
the Cat” and “Time Passages.”  Don’t miss this one-night-only
performance.  Click below to purchase tickets.

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Neighborhood Stabilization Program
selected as finalist for award

The City of Riverside has been selected as a finalist for the National
League of Cities (NLC) 2010 Awards for Municipal Excellence for its
Neighborhood Stabilization and Targets of Opportunity Programs.  The
NLC chose 45 city programs from across the country as finalists,
recognizing cities and towns for outstanding programs that improve the
quality of life in America’s communities.

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The Thrill Lives On

Join us this Saturday, August 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. in front of the historic
courthouse in Downtown Riverside and be a part of history as the
California Riverside Ballet assembles the largest documented crowd of
“Thriller” performers in southern California with "The Thrill Lives On: A
Tribute to Michael Jackson."  Whether you are a fan of his music, dance or
his influence on pop culture, there is something exciting for everyone.

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C.U.R.E. Bulky item and E-waste drop-off

On Saturday, August 28, Riverside residents can drop-off their bulky items
and E-waste for FREE at 8095 Lincoln Avenue (at St. Lawrence Street)
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Items accepted include computers/televisions,
appliances, furniture, yard waste and other non-hazardous materials.

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SmartRiverside Citrus 5k/10k Run

On Sunday, October 10, at the Galleria at Tyler, you can participate in a
run that not only keeps you healthy but also keeps SmartRiverside
financially healthy to continue providing residents with much-needed
computers.  The 5k run begins at 7 a.m. and the 10k run begins at 8 a.m.
Come out and run with Chad Hall from UCR and see the fastest in our
region compete for cash prizes.  Register online by clicking the link below.

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Community Calendar

For an up-to-date listing of events throughout the City.

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