Riverside East Rotary’s signature event, the Show and Go Car Show, kicks off THIS Saturday morning!

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd in beautiful Downtown Riverside for a day packed with classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles, and community fun!

Here’s what’s in store:
🥞 Pancake Breakfast (8–10 AM)
🏆 Trophy Competition Judging (9 AM–Noon)
🛣️ Open Header Cruise through Downtown Riverside (11 AM–4 PM)
🥧 Pie Eating Contest (12:15 PM)
🎖️ Grand Marshall Parade (12:30 PM)
🏅 Trophy Presentation (4 PM)

Plus food, product & service vendors all day long!

All cars, trucks & motorcycles are welcome — register your vehicle online at 👉 showandgo.org/register ($60 includes entry, T-shirt, dash plaque & more!)

100% of proceeds benefit local charities through the Riverside East Rotary Foundation. Come show your ride or just soak in the sights — this is a can’t-miss community event now in its 29th year!

This week, Riverside East Rotary had the opportunity to visit exhibits for the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California right next door to our meeting location.

We explored two powerful exhibits that highlight important stories from our region’s history. Dr. Norman Towels guided us through the Legacy of Clarence Muse exhibit, which features artifacts from his extensive collection celebrating the life and career of Clarence Muse — a pioneering Black actor, writer, and composer who appeared in more than 200 films and helped challenge racist stereotypes in early Hollywood. Muse, who lived in nearby Perris, used his platform to push for greater dignity and representation in entertainment.  Dr Towels is also a member of the Perris Rotary Club so it was great to have him visit us.

We also toured the Out in the I.E. exhibition with Robert Merrill. This exhibit explores the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in the Inland Empire, covering themes like activism, art, political representation, and community care across several decades.  The exhibit highlights personal stories, milestones, and the ongoing efforts that have helped shape a more inclusive community throughout the Inland Empire.

A big thank you to Dr. Towels and Robert Merrill for sharing these important stories and helping us better understand the diverse history of our region.

Thank you, Tom Evans, for opening your home for our Holiday Party. It was a wonderful evening and a great way to close out 2025 and welcome 2026.

Today we were joined by our very own Susan Freeman who shared insights on the Art and Science of Persuasion!   Susan is the Founder and CEO of the Conscious Inclusion Company and Freeman Means Business.

She delivered an engaging presentation, showing how effective communication, storytelling, and inclusivity can influence minds, build consensus, and inspire action. Her real-world examples and clear guidance sparked meaningful conversation among our members, and she patiently answered all of our questions.

Riverside East Rotary again supported the annual Sailing Regatta at Lake Evans.  Garret Heil represented the club and had a strong run, finishing second.

We met at Carbon Nation Brewing in Riverside for a productive Show and Go debrief meeting. It was a great opportunity to reflect on this year’s event and share ideas for making next year’s Show and Go even better. Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation—exciting things are already in motion for next year!