In times of trial -- our COMMUNITY rises to the occasion

I had the pleasure of another great Riverside tradition and demonstration of the sharing of "social capital" (to use Mayor Loveridge's term). On Tuesday, I was privileged to attend a bicycle safety presentation at Woodcrest Elementary along with some Board members. While the "purpose" of the gathering was to have officers from Riverside PD help students understand the need for bicycle safety -- and we all learned about the ABCs (can't remember what was the C again?) -- the reality was this was also an occasion where 20 fortunate students received brand-new bicycles through the East Hills division of the Chamber of Commerce. They too were in attendance to see this great exchange.

Everyone in the room was excited and thrilled with what was happening -- but there were 20 that absolutely could not believe their good fortune. I know that several of these students have NEVER had a bicycle. By the way, I am not sure I could tell who was more excited the 20 kids or the parents with tears in their eyes.

Good job East Hills Chamber!! Good job Riverside!!