Monthly Third District Update

County of Riverside California - External sent this bulletin at 11/09/2022 01:00 PM PST

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From the Desk of

Chuck Washington

Dear Third District Resident,

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I look forward to spending the day with my family, and I sincerely hope you have a safe and peaceful time enjoying delicious food and family time, too! If you’re looking for a light conversation starter on Thanksgiving Day, feel free to use the fun, Thanksgiving-themed trivia questions below (to find the answers, scroll to the bottom of this newsletter):

1. How long did the first Thanksgiving last?

2. What is America’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish?

3. In what year did the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?

4. What used to happen to the balloons at the end of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

5. Which NFL team has played every Thanksgiving Day since 1934 (except when the games were paused during World War II)?

Sincere regards,

Celebrating Veterans Day

This Friday our nation will celebrate and recognize Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. I’d like to invite you to take part in some of the Third District events planned to commemorate Veterans Day. I’ll be attending several myself, and I looking forward to seeing many of my fellow citizens honoring and paying tribute to our veterans. Please note that all of the events below take place Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021:

Hemet: Join the City of Hemet for their Veterans Day Celebration at 10 a.m. at Gibbel Park (2350 W. Latham Ave.). The celebration will be followed by an honorary car show.
Temecula: Join the City of Temecula for their “Patriotic Salute to Veterans” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Temecula Civic Center (41000 Main St.). This event will feature a military banner presentation and beautiful music from the Temecula Valley Symphony.
Murrieta: Join the City of Murrieta for their 20th Veterans Day Parade! The parade begins at 10 a.m. on the corner of Ivy Street and Washington Avenue, turns on B Street and concludes at Town Square Park.

EMWD French Valley Recycled Water Pipeline Project

EMWD has begun work on a project in French Valley off of Pourroy and Benton to install approximately 12,300 feet of recycled water pipeline. This will allow Emerald Park, Brookfield Park, Susan La Vorgna Elementary School, and other Valley Wide Recreation and Park District facilities to use recycled water instead of potable water for landscaping irrigation purposes. Construction is set to be complete by Fall 2023. The community can expect working hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm and minor traffic delays. For more information, visit www.emwd.org/fvrwp.

Riverside County Library System Food Drive

This month, Riverside County Library System will be holding a food drive in honor of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. From November 1 – 20, consider bringing non-perishable food items to your participating library. Each library has chosen their own local food pantry to donate to, so know that your contribution will make a huge difference to someone in your community.

November 11 is also Veterans Day, so look out for Veteran themed story times. The RCLS digital library also has special resources dedicated to helping veterans adjust to civilian life, with live online assistance, resume lab help, and a wide range of academic tools to help job seekers and veterans reach their goals. Find VetNow on our digital library website.

Community Highlight: State of the District

The State of the District presented by Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country at the beautiful South Coast Winery was a success! We focused on “Embracing the Journey” while attendees were updated on what is going on in Riverside County’s Third District.

Community Highlight: French Valley Community Faire

Last weekend, my office and the Office of Economic Development hosted the French Valley Community Faire. We celebrated the French Valley Library’s 1st Birthday, the 25th Anniversary of the Riverside County Library System, and the unveiling of the French Valley Historical Society’s new local history exhibits. This is an exciting time for the French Valley Community,” said Suzanne Holland, Director of Riverside County Office of Economic Development, “full of opportunity and a unique synergy in retail, mixed-use and other exciting developments that will continue to bring an added quality of life and jobs to the region.” The Riverside County Library System is a division of the Office of Economic Development. For more information, please contact the Riverside County Library System at 951-369-3003 or visit www.rivlib.net.

Supervisor Seeks Applicants for Vacancies on Third District Boards, Committees, and Commissions

Are you a dedicated individual interested in serving your community? Riverside County has numerous boards, committees, and commissions comprised of appointed members of the public. These appointees serve in an advisory capacity and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Washington is invariably seeking residents to represent the Third District who are willing to work hard to better their community. To view a complete list of vacant positions, visit: https://bit.ly/3ulcchU.

Riverside County COVID-19 Resources

Help keep our community safe by getting your COVID-19 vaccines. For the latest data or to make an appointment, call 211 or visit www.ruhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine. You can also schedule an appointment at a community health center by calling 800-945-6171. If you are unable to leave your home for medical reasons, you can be vaccinated from the comfort of your home by calling 833-422-4255 or visiting myturn.ca.gov. If you recently tested positive for COVID-19 and are experiencing symptoms, you may be eligible for monoclonal antibody treatment. For more information, please call the RUHS Medical Center at 951-486-6520.

Daily updates on the county’s COVID-19 cases are posted at www.rivcoph.org/coronavirus, on Facebook at @countyriversidedepartmentofpublichealth, and on Twitter at @RivCoDoc. For state updates, visit www.cdph.ca.gov, and for national updates, visit www.cdc.gov.

Contact Us

The Riverside County Third District Supervisor’s Office is pleased to offer in-person services Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at our French Valley Office at the French Valley Airport (37600 Sky Canyon Drive, Murrieta) or by appointment at our Valle Vista Office inside the Valle Vista Sheriff’s Station (43950 Acacia Avenue, Hemet). Please contact our office before your visit by calling 951-955-1030 or emailing d3email@rivco.org. For regular Third District updates, visit our Facebook (@supervisorchuckwashington), Instagram (@supervisorchuckwashington), Twitter (@SupWashington), and website (SupervisorChuckWashington.com).

Answers to Trivia Questions

1. Three days

2. Mashed potatoes (as of 2021)

3. 1924

4. They were released into the sky, and Macy’s offered a monetary reward for their return.

5. The Detroit Lions.

To send a message to Supervisor Washington, please use this email address: d3email@rivco.org

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