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Vol 10, NO. 31
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State of Women conference celebrates empowerment, commitment
Passport Day USA 2014
Read Across America in Redlands
March 29
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lanning to travel outside of the United States?
Mexican Consulate discusses El Paisano program
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A9 Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson was among several hosts March 1 at the annual State of Women Conference kicking off Women’s History Month. By Yazmin Alvarez
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omen’s History Month kicked-off big in Rialto Saturday with more than 300 people gath-
Boys, Girls Club of Redlands honors locals
ering for the eighth annual State of Women conference, celebrating women of character, courage and commitment. The free event, spearheaded by Rialto Mayor Deborah
Robertson, aims to recognize women impacting the community and bring light to several women’s issues. Women, cont. on next pg.
Black History Month event highlights African fashion
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Drowning Prevention and Safety Day
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First, plan to get your passport! Will your next vacation or business trip take you outside of the United States? No matter where you go, a U.S. passport will get you back home. To learn more about travel requirements for U.S. citizens or to apply for a U.S. passport, join Rialto city officials March 29 at the Rialto City Clerk's Office, 141 S. Riverside Ave. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m..
he Kiwanis Club of East Rialto is sponsoring a Drowning Prevention and Safety Day event April 5. The event is free and runs from noon to 3 p.m. at the Tom Sawyer Swimming Pool, 152 E. San Bernardino Avenue in Rialto. Water safety classes, swim lessons and lifeguard rescue drills are all part of the free activities. RSVP by March 31, 909-8202611 ext. 106.
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March 06, 2014
Eisenhower High School students took center stage last week to showcase African culturedefining trends in culmination of Black History Month. School last week to showcase African culture-defining trends group of students took in culmination of Black History center stage at Month. Eisenhower High From traditional dress worn by
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women to the attire donned by an African king, the Feb. 23 fashion show was a full glamour production that brought out Culture, cont. on next pg.
Got News? Have news, an event or want to recognize someone in the Rialto community? Send information to Rialto Record Community News Editor Yazmin Alvarez at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com or call 909-381-9898 ext. 207.