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With so much negativity going on right now, there is some positive news in our community. Volunteers have dusted off their sewing machines and started making masks and facial coverings, donating them to those who need them the most. “I originally started thinking about making them for a friend who works in a NICU,” said…
By Metro Editorial Service Contributed Pranks, practical jokes and various goofs abound at the start of April, when celebrants around the world mark April Fools’ Day — a tradition that dates back several centuries. Though April Fools’ Day, also known as All Fools’ Day, has been celebrated for centuries, no one is completely sure of…
By Metro Editorial Service Contributed Do you desire to be a polyglot? Polyglots are people who can speak and understand multiple languages and such people are a pretty rare commodity in an increasingly global world. The foreign language information site iLanguages.org says 40% of the world’s population only knows one language. Understanding and speaking…
By Metro Editorial ServiceContributed Music enriches people’s lives in myriad ways. Age is of no consideration when it comes to benefitting from and appreciating music, but it seems that young people in particular have a lot to gain from music education. According to the New England Board of Higher Education, various studies have found that…
Idyllwild has always been a resilient town. Tiny — but mighty — business owners are getting creative to keep a stream of revenue. Many have taken advantage of Zoom and other video conferencing apps to hold meetings, classes and discussion groups. Mary Morse, of Spirit Mountain Retreat, has been using Zoom to connect with those…
In these difficult and changing times, everyone is trying to find a way to hang onto what they have. Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery has been a central gathering place for artists, wine lovers and all to socialize. As with many businesses right now, Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery is doing its best to keep…
By Metro Editorial Service Contributed Leisure time can seem like a luxury for many adults. While it can seem like there’s little time in the day to do more than tend to responsibilities at work and at home, people may have more time to pursue leisure activities than they realize. In its 2018 American Time…
By Metro Editorial ServiceContributed Much like adults can benefit from participating in hobbies, children can reap rewards from engaging in hobbies. According to the Child Development Institute, hobbies give children a chance to express themselves. The CDI also notes that hobbies can play an important role in children’s self-discovery and boost their self-esteem. Some children…
Last Saturday afternoon, during a time unlike any we’ve seen and under a “Stay-at-Home” order, I met Lori Brookes at the base of Deer Springs Trail. Nature is still one of the few places we are still “allowed” to go. We maintained “social distancing,” a term that has quickly become a way of life. As…
By Riverside County Office of Education Contributed In an effort to help students channel their creativity during mandatory school closures due to COVID-19, the Riverside County Office of Education has launched a virtual student arts competition open to all students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade in Riverside County. “Despite the closure of…
