Oak Glen (Yucaipa), CA - On June 24, 2006, Riley's at Los Rios Rancho presents Roundup at Los Rios, a cowboy chuckwagon dinner and concert featuring the "Bard and the Balladeer" - Don Edwards and Waddie Mitchell.

Held under the stars at historic Los Rios Rancho, the Roundup offers an evening of cowboy songs and tales of the trail, performed by America's premier cowboy singer and its number one buckaroo poet. Before the concert, Riley's at Los Rios Rancho will serve guests an authentic western dinner, right off the tailgate of an 1880s chuckwagon.

Proceeds benefit the Desi Geestman Foundation, which gives vital support to childhood cancer patients and their families at The City of Hope National Medical Center.

This one night only engagement is limited to 500 seats. Tickets are $50 each and include both the dinner and concert. Tickets go on sale January 1st. To purchase, call (818) 249-1105, or log on to www.desigeestmanfoundation.org or www.losriosrancho.com.

Media contacts:
Rose Sanders (Event Organizer)
(909) 592-1675
rasanders765@yahoo.com
or
(for artist interviews)
Scott O'Malley (Artists' Representative)
(719) 635-7776
somagency@aol.com

Oak Glen (Yucaipa), CA - Riley's at Los Rios Ranch, welcomes kids young and old to enjoy outdoor pastimes from the days of Mark Twain during Tom Sawyer's High-Flying Adventure Day, Saturday March 11, 2006.

Families can enjoy a day of old-fashioned fun, including kite flying, bubble-blowing, horseshoe-tossing, archery, picnicking and lots more. As a special treat, guests are invited to help plant the Centennial Orchard, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Los Rios Rancho.

The Adventure begins at 10:00 a.m. and lasts until 5:00 p.m. For information, call (909) 797-1005, or log on to www.losriosrancho.com.

Los Rios Rancho is located at 39611 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen. Take the Yucaipa Blvd. exit north from I.S. 10; turn left on Oak Glen Road and follow the signs near the crest of the hill to Riley's at Los Rios Rancho.

Contact:
Devon Riley
(909) 797-1005
dvnriley@aol.com
www.losriosrancho.com

Riverside, CA - Repertory theatre is a popular summer event for theatre companies across the country. What is unique is repertory theatre created specifically for youth.

Riverside Youth Theatre will present their second Summer Youth Theatre Festival at the Wallace Theatre on the campus of California Baptist University in Riverside. Our last Summer Youth Theatre Festival was held in 2003 with the musical productions of I Do! I Do! and Acorns to Oaks.

Two musicals will be presented by RYT's children and teen divisions for the 2006 Summer Youth Theatre Festival.

The children's division will present Disney's 101 Dalmatians. This is a brand new musical geared to give children their first theatre experience. The musical runs under one hour. We will be casting up to 60 elementary students...we need lots of puppies! Children need to be already in 1st-6th grades to audition. We will not be casting preschool or kindergarten children.

Our teen division will present the classic 70's musical, Godspell. This production of Godspell will be a departure from the norm! Featuring a cast of 40 teens (ages 10-20), this production features new vocal and instrumental arrangements from the 2001 National Tour.

AUDITIONS:

101 Dalmatians * June 1 * 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Godspell * June 5 * 3:00-6:00 p.m.

AUDITION LOCATION: Fellowship Baptist Church, Back Building, 3624 Arlington Avenue, Riverside.

SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE FESTIVAL: August 11-20, 2006

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: The Wallace Theatre, on the campus of California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Avenue in Riverside.

In addition to our Summer Youth Theatre Festival, we offer summer classes in Acting, Dance and Voice.

For more information, contact Debbie Wolgemuth, Artistic Director at (951) 756-4240 or www.RiversideYouthTheatre.org.

Oak Glen (Yucaipa), CA - Riley's at Los Rios Rancho, in the beautiful apple orchards of Oak Glen above Yucaipa, will host monthly Hometown Jamborees on Saturday evenings throughout the 2006 season. These events showcase the traditional music of the Riley's Mountaineer Band in a relaxed country atmosphere full of food and fun. The Jamboree includes a supper of BBQ chicken or beef (menus vary) and all the trimmings, served up family style. Families can eat a hearty meal and enjoy a hand-clapping, knee-slapping, toe-tapping good time as the Mountaineers pick and fiddle some of their favorite old-time tunes. Fellow musicians are encouraged to bring instruments and join in a jam session after the show. Hometown Jamborees are scheduled for Feb. 4th, Mar. 4th, and Apr. 1st, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (further dates below). Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. For information, or to purchase tickets, call (909) 797-1005.

Contact:
Devon Riley
(909) 797-1005
dvnriley@aol.com
www.losriosrancho.com

2006 Schedule (all 6 - 9 p.m.)
Jan. 7th
Feb. 4th
Mar. 4th
Apr. 1st
(no May)
June 3rd
July 1st

The "Inland Empire" of Southern California is the unofficial name of the area adjacent to, and inland from, the Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Previously referred to as the Orange Empire for the area's historical orange groves and industry, the term "Inland Empire" was coined in the 1950's in order to make a distinction between this area and the large, coastal regions, especially Los Angeles. Since the I.E. is not a formal name of the area, there are no proper boundaries, although the San Gabriel Mountains are often used as a starting point. Located about fifty miles from the coast, an "inland" empire was born.

But why "empire?" By definition, the word empire usually indicates a political nature. However, it is a word that also elicits thoughts of size, grandeur, abundance, and productivity. Beginning with its orange industry and growing into the thriving metropolitan area it is today, the IE is often associated with such attributes. Comprised mainly of the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, the Inland Empire includes over 35 cities, such as Chino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Loma Linda, Redlands, Riverside, and Corona, among many others. The Inland Empire is not only the second largest region in California, but is also in the top twelve of the entire United States.

Sources and More Information:

http://www.orange-empire.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inland_Empire_(California)

Shirley Harry, art lover and owner of the EOS Gallery, works hard to bring fine art to the Inland Empire. Artists from all over the world send her portfolios of items to be shown at the EOS Gallery located in Redlands, California. The gallery is currently featuring artist Roberta Thole, who brings a textural style to classical subject matter. Shirley often travels to New York City to experience the diversity of high-quality art featured in museums like the Guggenheim and Metropolitan. Shirley says many factors are involved making high-quality art: technique, finish, design, and subject matter, but that the most important thing in art is the emotion it evokes in the viewer. Shirley says, "Good artists have something to say." The EOS Gallery offers an opportunity to come and enjoy fine art that was created by professional artists. "Many times," says Shirley, "artists are forced, unfortunately, to have supplemental jobs…these artists are people who have chosen art as a profession." The EOS Gallery is a great opportunity to experience fine art in Redlands and the Inland Empire.


Visit their virtual gallery at
http://www.eosgallery.com/

Redlands, CA - Curators from the San Bernardino County Museum's Division of Geological Sciences will lead a full-day trip to Barstow, California, to see the world-famous Barstow Fossil Beds. The trip, open to the public with pre-registration, will leave the museum at 7:00 a.m. and return at 6:00 p.m. The cost of $60 per person ($50 for members of the Museum Association) includes transportation from the museum, coffee and muffins, lunch, snacks, and water.

The Barstow Fossil Beds are a treasure trove of vertebrate and invertebrate fossils dating back to the middle Miocene Epoch, 16 million - 13 million years ago. The site is renowned for the abundance and excellent preservation of the fossils found therein. Fossils from this site include giant carnivorous "bear-dogs," saber-toothed cats, three-toed horses, and several kinds of camels.

"These fossils are so important that the Barstow Fossil Beds have been designated the type locality for the Barstovian North American Land Mammal Age, a period of geologic time recognized throughout North America," said Kathleen Springer, senior curator of the museum's division of geological sciences.

Field trip leaders Springer, Curator of Paleontology Eric Scott, and Curator of Geology J. Chris Sagebiel will lead trip participants through the spectacular Rainbow Basin National Natural Landmark and surrounding areas. The curators will discuss the fossils, their importance, and the colorful rocks that hold them, emphasizing the importance of relating fossils to their geologic context. "The Barstow Fossil Beds are a unique resource," said Springer. "The abundance and diversity of fossils, as well as the ability to date them precisely, make this site truly extraordinary."

Pre-registration is required for this day trip, and space is limited. Reservations will be taken in order of receipt but no later than February 20. For more information and a registration form, visit http://www.sbcountymuseum.org/ or call the San Bernardino County Museum Association at (909) 307-2669 ext. 225. Registration forms are also available at the museum.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays and holiday Mondays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6 (adult), $5 (student or senior), and $4 (child aged 5 to 12). Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.

The San Bernardino County Museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in museum exhibits or programs, requests should be made through Museum Visitor Services at least three business days prior to your visit. Visitor Services' telephone number is 909-307-2669 ext. 229 or (TTD/TTY) 909-792-1462.

Contact:
Jennifer Reynolds, Media Specialist
(909) 307-2669 ext. 278
jreynolds@sbcm.sbcounty.gov

Kathleen Springer, Senior Curator of Geological Sciences
(909) 307-2669 ext. 242

Event dates:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
TRIP DATE - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Submitted by:
Kamelyta Plimley
San Bernardino County Museum
2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands CA 92374
Voice (909) 307-2669 ext. 227
Fax (909) 307-0689
www.sbcountymuseum.org

Fontana Mayor Mark Nuaimi and the City Council Members would like to remind members of the media about this year's Mayor's Town Hall Meeting and Business Roundtable. This is event is being presented in association with the Fontana Area Chamber of Commerce and will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2005 at the Sierra Lakes Country Club (16600 Clubhouse Drive just east of Sierra Avenue and north of Interstate 210). Your attendance, participation and coverage of this special informational event is appreciated.

Last year's event was so popular and well received that this year there are two sessions with the Mayor being made available. The breakfast session will be held from 7:30am to 9:00am with the lunch session being held from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Both sessions will feature the same presentation.

During the Town Hall Meeting, Mayor Nuaimi will give a special presentation about the city's economic development strategy and the various projects and programs that are taking place. After his presentation, the Mayor will open it up for questions from the business community members present at the event. This special event is designed to give useful information about new developments and projects planned in the City of Fontana. Pamela Eshleman, President of the Fontana Area Chamber of Commerce, will also make a few remarks. Be sure to RSVP as soon as possible.

If you have not yet made a RSVP, there is still room available at the breakfast session. As of now, the lunch session is full. If you plan on attending and can not make it to the breakfast session, call me and I will see if we can make special arrangements. To RSVP for the breakfast session, contact the Fontana Area Chamber of Commerce at (909) 822-4433 today. If you make a RSVP, please also respond to this email so we can prepare for your attendance.

- submitted by Ed Tiedgen
Communications and Special Projects Consultant
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335
Desk 909.350.6639
Mobile 909.717.6085
Fax 909.350.6613
Email etiedgen@fontana.org

Redlands, CA: The Inland Empire Manufacturers' Council (IVMC) has just completed an agreement with RedFusion Media of Redlands to build its website and an extended industrial and manufacturing directory in its regional directory website, InlandEmpire.US.

The IVMC is a membership-based, non-profit association for manufacturers in the Inland Empire. The mission of IVMC is to improve, increase, and enhance manufacturing within the Inland Empire. IVMC members network to share ideas and best practices in manufacturing. It also is strives to empower the organized voice of manufacturers. The members of the council interface with state and local government representatives, participate in educational programs, and host meetings to assist manufacturers to improve efficiencies and profitability.

The partnership with InlandEmpire.US will enhance IVMC membership by creating a sourcing directory for local suppliers and materials, and provide relevant linking opportunities to member websites, plus links to the IVMC website, as a recruiting tool for the organization. Members include: Portland Cement, Farmdale Creamery, Brithinee Electric, Garner Holt Productions, Quell Brothers' Sign Company, Williams Furnace Company, and Magneto Inductive Systems. The full membership is available on its website: http://www.ivmc.us/members.html.

InlandEmpire.US is devoted to creating the region's largest directory of businesses and events in Inland Southern California. The InlandEmpire.US network of local and regional websites expect over 1.5 million page views this year. Currently traffic is increasing at a 30% per month rate.

"We are pleased to partner with the IVMC in this way to create a local presence in the manufacturing sector for the Inland Empire,'" says Molly Burgess, general manager of RedFusion Media." Since PE.net shut down its site last spring, the IE has had no dominant local directory for reference or events. Because we manage so many websites that contribute to the community, we also wanted a place where we could gather Google ranking through relevant linking programs. Linking opportunities that help websites increase their Google ranking are difficult for webmasters to find, and are not usually understood by most webmasters. We have had very good success with these types of programs, without it costing the market rate of about $100 per page, for search engine optimization on websites," says Burgess.

IVMC hopes that its involvement in sponsoring the manufacturing directory, will assist its member websites, and do a service to the Inland Empire as well. "We're excited to be in on the ground floor of such an innovative program," says IVMC president Bob Botts. "We needed a website, but didn't expect to learn of some of the opportunities available locally with RedFusion Media."

If you are a manufacturer, you can learn more about the IVMC at www.IVMC.US. The new manufacturing directory will be completed by January 10, 2006 and can be found in the Business section of InlandEmpire.US.

RedFusion Media is the leading web design and content maintenance firm in the Inland Empire. Based in Redlands, it maintains over 200 websites for clients such as San Bernardino County Museum, the City of Redlands, ROP, Arrowhead United Way and the Air-conditioning, Refrigeration and Mechanical Contractors' Association of Southern California (ARCA/MCA). RedFusion Media operates the local directory sites: InlandEmpire.US, RedlandsWeb.com, and RedlandsWeddings.com.

Contact: Ron Burgess Phone: (909) 798-7092

RIVERSIDE, Calif. If the name Sundip Doshi sounds familiar, you may remember his picture on the October issue of Inland Empire Magazine, where he was featured as one of twenty people under 40 you need to know.

Sundip Doshi is the CEO of Surado Solutions, Inc., a Riverside-based company that develops Customer Relations Management Software. CICAMA's luncheon speaker and program will offer a 360-Degree view of CRM and its business problem solving capabilities for small and mid-sized
businesses. It will explore how employees in sales, marketing, and customer care can function together to provide better, more personalized customer service.

The public and media are invited to join California Counties Chapter of the American Marketing Association (CICAMA) on Thursday, January 19th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Victoria Club in Riverside.

WHAT: "Customer Relationship Management"

WHEN: Thursday, January 19, 2006
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Networking from 11:30 - 11:55 a.m.
Lunch and Presentation from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Victoria Club at 2521 Arroyo Drive, Riverside
Cost is $20 members; $35 non-members (price includes lunch)

HOW: To RSVP to this event, please call (951) 274-7414 or email cicama@marketingpower.com.

Please indicate your lunch preference: either a luncheon salad or deli sandwich. A 24-hour notice is required for cancellations.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Surado Solutions, Inc, a software development firm specializing in CRM solutions, including the newly released Surado CRM 5.0. It has more than 65,000 user licenses of its products in all 50 US states and over 64 countries worldwide, and occupies a rapidly increasing market share in the CRM industry. While its software is widely employed for use in business and manufacturing, it has also been implemented across vertical product offerings
for use in Banking and Finance, Healthcare, Education, Homeland Security, Non-Profit Organizations and City and Local Government.

Sundip Doshi, founder and CEO of Surado, comes from a long time entrepreneurial family in Malaysia, and arrived in the Inland Empire in 1987 as a student at Cal State San Bernardino. He is a frequent lecturer and speaker on the subject of CRM and Corporate Entrepreneurship. Under Doshi's leadership, Surado has been recognized as, "One of the 12 Top Technology Companies" in the Inland Empire. For more information on Surado, visit www.SuradoCRM.com.

Press Contact:
Cindy McMahen, CICAMA Communications, 951-637-9561