Pumpkin brigade welcomes fall by truckload
Ortega United Methodist Church members of all ages pitched in to unload more than 43,000 pounds of pumpkins from New Mexico. The youth group will sell these, along with a second full trailer-load of pumpkins, throughout October to raise funds for youth missions. “This is our largest fundraiser to benefit the youth at the church,” […]
A book can take you anywhere
Girl Scout Cadette Callie Sellers has always loved reading and books. In her mind, “a book can take you anywhere.” Since she was a young Scout, Sellers had concerns about homeless and other children in need having the same access to books as she did. She wanted them to experience how happy books and reading […]
Local Eagle Scout member of unique group
Sawyer Joseph Garland, involved in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for over 10 years, is a member of a rare and unique group of Scouts. He has earned the four significant awards of Scouting: Arrow of Light, Order of the Arrow, Brownsea and Eagle Scout. A member of Troop 522 (chartered by Ortega United Methodist […]
Big change in store for 5 Points
Large anchor space has no lack of interest 5 Points has seen its fair share of new businesses in the past and is set to see more in the near future with the recent confirmation of a five-year lease. The property that once situated Fuel Coffeehouse at 1037 Park St. is once again getting some […]
Fresh Market first to open at Brooklyn Station
Store sets bar for neighborhood development In lieu of a ribbon-cutting, company and city leaders performed a traditional “cracking of the parmesan” at the grand opening ceremony of The Fresh Market last month. The upscale grocery store is the first of several businesses soon to open in the new Brooklyn Station on Riverside shopping center. […]
Cummer unveils new visual identity
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens revealed a brand new look on Sept. 30, unveiling a fresh, bold design to the community. The Museum welcomed the community through its doors for the first time in 1961 and has grown in size, collection, and community impact Over the past 53 years, since its opening in […]
Dog Days of Summer Event Benefits Dog Park at Riverside Park
Riverside Avondale Preservation along with area merchants is pleased to announce the Dog Days of Summer event September 14th – 21st to benefit the proposed John Gorrie Dog Park at Riverside Park. During this entire week of events, people can support the dog park by simply visiting participating local businesses. The calendar of events include: […]
Street striping bill doesn’t address lack of parking
Residents in the Park Avenue and King Street area and in the Shoppes of Avondale area may be wondering what has happened to the recommendations put forth by the Parking Study Steering Committee (PSSC) earlier this year. According to Kay Ehas, chair of the committee, the striping requires legislation before Public Works Department can proceed […]
