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1) Brian Brautigam, left, Kelly Brautigam, Luke Brautigam, Mayor Ron Loveridge, his wife, Marsha, and Joan Loveridge (2) Craig Redelsperger, left, Bobbie Neff, Ann-Marie Melendrez, Michele Diaz and Councilman Andy Melendrez (3) Aurora and Paul Chavez (4) Marc Anthony, left, Burma Manno and Jonathan Armstead (5) Stephanie Ramirez, left, and Maral Hernandez (6) Christina Duran and Bob Garcia (7) Andres Cuervo, Chris LoCascio and Dana Gollecher (8) Eulalia Arevalo, left, Dr. Lulamae Clemons, Frank McClanahan III, Helen McClanahan and Marlan McClanahan
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Mayor Ron Loveridge was celebrated for his 32-plus years of public service during what, at times, was an emotional event at the Fox Performing Arts Center on Dec. 4. The send-off was attended by more than 300 guests, and it featured a video with remarks from dozens of community leaders and residents who wanted to offer their thanks to the outgoing mayor. Loveridge is returning to teaching political science at UC Riverside. 8
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sav e th e date charitable events Feb. 11 – 17th annual Valentine Desser t Auction and 11th annual Battle of the Bakers, hosted by Soroptimist International of Riverside. Proceeds help fund several of the organization’s projects including monetary awards to high school seniors excelling in community service. Riverside Auditorium and Events Center, 3485 Mission Inn Ave.; $45; 951-687-8676; email ggr41797@msn.com; http://soroptimistriverside.org. Feb. 28 – 17th annual Tour and Taste, a fundraiser for the Riverside Museum Associates. Tour the Riverside Metropolitan Museum and sample cuisine from Riverside restaurants and caterers. 3580 Mission Inn Ave.; 6-8:30 p.m.; $35-$50; http://bit.ly/T5Lq7N April 6 – Fashion Show and Luncheon, a fundraiser for the Assistance League of Riverside.
The nonprofit is dedicated to clothing, comfor ting and educating children in the community. Event includes silent auction and $1,000 oppor tunity drawing. Fashions presented by Stein Mar t. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., luncheon at noon. Riverside Auditorium and Events Center, 3485 Mission Inn Ave.; $60; 951-941-0967; riverside.assistanceleague.org. May 4 – Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center’s 32nd annual Banquet/Auction Gala, with master of ceremonies state Sen. Richard Roth and honorary chairperson Lauren Potter of TV’s “Glee.” Auctioneer is Colleen Williams of NBC4. Performance ar tist Greg Adamson will create a new oil painting for the auction. Proceeds fund special community programs and critical services for victims of sexual assault. Victoria Club, 2521 Arroyo Drive, Riverside; $125; 951-686-7273, www.rarcc.org. february-march 2013 | riversidethemag.com | 31