2+ week, 5+ day ago (308+ words) Krista Newkirk, president of the University of Redlands, will be the featured speaker at the Redlands Area Interfaith Council's annual interfaith Thanksgiving celebration, to be held Sunday, Nov. 16. The community is invited to attend the program, at 4 p.m. at Redlands First United Methodist Church, 1 E. Olive Ave. "With Grateful Hearts United" is the theme of this year's celebration, which includes participants from various faiths. A trombone ensemble will welcome those attending the celebration, and John Doty will direct a choir of singers from multiple faiths, according to a news release from Redlands Area Interfaith Council. There will also be a children's choir, led by Tina'Skousen. Members of various faith communities will offer prayers and Scripture readings, including people from the Second Baptist Church of Redlands, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Bah'i faith, Islam and Judaism. Krista Newkirk, the keynote speaker, is in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (296+ words) The Redlands First United Methodist Church hosted the Redlands Area Interfaith Council's annual Thanksgiving event this past Sunday, Nov. 16. This year's theme, "With Grateful Hearts United," wove throughout the musical selections, readings, and keynote address. Prelude music was provided by the Bone Zone trombone ensemble under Paul Fults' direction. John Doty directed a combined choir and played the organ. Tina Skousen directed the children's choir accompanied by Janelle Carlson on piano. The Rev. Dr. Darrel Wesley welcomed everyone to the Redlands First United Methodist Church. He expressed appreciation for everyone who came together to organize and contribute to the event. Special mention was made about the diverse clergy participation and high school student volunteers. The Rev. Linda Smith from Second Baptist Church provided an invocation that emphasized Redlands' ability to accomplish remarkable things together when we unite. Her heartfeltdelivery was…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (388+ words) Turkey time is upon us! As the annual festival of Thanksgiving draws near, Americans are preparing to consume about 46 million turkeys, which amounts to about 21% of the national production of the birds. Today the Thanksgiving holiday is associated very strongly with the turkey, although historians disagree about whether or not that species of bird actually adorned the first Thanksgiving table. We know that both Native Americans and colonists certainly hunted them and so it seems likely turkey was there in those first thanksgiving meals, along with a number of other foods. Much credit must be given to Sarah Josepha Hale, who lived from 1778 to 1879 for promoting both Thanksgiving and the turkey. Hale was the daughter of a Revolutionary War veteran who over time became a poet and later became the editor of Godey's Lady Book, a highly popular women's magazine....

2+ week, 1+ day ago (166+ words) Majs. Adam and Christine Morales of the Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps invite people from the community to ring bells for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign this holiday season. Funds raised during the campaign help provide food baskets, toys and more during the holiday season. Donations also support year-round emergency services, including food assistance, shelter, clothing, furniture, children's programs, rent and mortgage aid and transportation assistance, according to the news release. The Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps County serves the cities of San Bernardino, Redlands, Highland, Rialto, Loma Linda, Colton, Yucaipa, Calimesa, Bloomington, Mentone, Grand Terrace, Muscoy, Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead and Running Springs. The Salvation Army welcomes donations of food, clothing, toys and money. These can be dropped off at the Hospitality House at 925 W. 10th St., San Bernardino, or at the Citadel office at 838 Alta St., Redlands. Donations…...