Here's what's happening around Riverside:

It's hard to believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner and if you're looking for a delicious turkey for your Thanksgiving feast this year, Riverside Foods has you covered. Pre-order your fresh bird sourced straight from Kauffman Family Farm in Waterman, Illinois before November 17th.

 
​Tickets are on sale (and going fast!) for Riverside Junior Woman's Charity annual Breakfast with Santa. This years event will be held Saturday, December 1st at Riverside Township Hall. There are two time slots available - 8 am and 10 am - and tickets include a picture with Santa. Get your tickets now as this event always sells out.

Blissful Owl has partnered up with Kreative Studio here in Riverside to offer yoga to the whole family. Blissful Owl will be bringing school age yoga for kids 9+ and will have Caregiver & Me, Kids, Adult and Family yoga classes throughout the fall and winter months. It's great to see two local businesses working  together and this should provide a great family activity this fall & winter right here in town.

You can now take care of catering needs right in here in Riverside with Party Subs from Sawmilly. If you haven't checked out their new lunch menu, be sure to stop in soon. Sandwich and taco options are made to order and are delicious. 

And finally, Flur is accepting pre-orders now through November 20th for Thanksgiving pies, breads, cookies, and cupcakes. They've got you covered for all your gluten-free baked good needs.

Have an event or promotion happening here in Riverside that more folks should know about? Let me know and I'll help spread the word.

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Riverside as a whole seems like a place where everybody knows your name but if you're looking for a spot in town where that's especially true, look no further than today's guest and her business.

Kristen Phelan Swiderski is one of the new co-owners of 34 East Lounge, Riverside's longest standing neighborhood bar and lounge located right in downtown Riverside by the Water Tower.

In our conversation, we discuss how Kristen knew at a young age that she was destined to live in Riverside, how her husband's desire to keep his favorite bar stool started the wheels in motion to purchase the bar, and how they are committed to making 34 East Lounge a family friendly gathering place for everyone here in Riverside.

​​I think you'll really enjoy getting to know our neighbor Kristen Phelan Swiderski.

You can download this episode with Kristen right here.

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Riverside Parks & Recreation is hosting yet another great family event this Wednesday night, October 24th, from 6 pm to 7 pm right in downtown Riverside with their annual Howl-O-Ween event. 

The event kicks off at 6 pm with the lighting of the Water Tower and is followed by a costume parade over to Riverside Township Hall. There will be games and prizes along with a magic show starting at 6:30 pm.

Here I am with the Intern at last year's event:

Hope to see everybody there!

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