Category: Newsletter

Happy Birthday President Debbie!

On behalf of the Zonta Club of Riverside, we wish Debbie Waltzer our club President, the happiest of birthdays! Your leadership, warmth, and unwavering dedication inspire us every day. You have a remarkable gift for bringing people together, fostering unity, and empowering women in our community and beyond. Your vision and compassion make a lasting […]

Maryse Bastié

On 13 July 1928, French aviator Maryse Bastié achieved a remarkable feat, flying her Caudron C.109 monoplane, F-AHFE, from Le Bourget Airport in Paris to Trzebiatów, Pomerania. Covering 1,058 kilometers (657 miles) in a single flight, she demonstrated exceptional skill, endurance, and determination. At a time when aviation was still in its daring early years, […]

The Zonta Club of Riverside’s The SOAP Project

Today, the Zonta Club of Riverside carried out a heartfelt and impactful community outreach as part of The SOAP Project, an initiative dedicated to combating human trafficking. Volunteers gathered early in the morning to prepare hundreds of bars of soap, each discreetly labeled with the National Human Trafficking Hotline number and a short message offering […]

Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan on July 5, 1937

On July 5, 1937, Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan were still en route to Howland Island after their final leg of the around‑the‑world flight. They had departed Lae, New Guinea on July 2, carrying 1,100 gallons of fuel for a 2,556‑mile crossing. By July 5, they had not yet reached their destination, and the […]

Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan on July 4, 1937

On July 4, 1937, Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan were still en route to Howland Island, the final leg of their ambitious around‑the‑world flight. They had departed Lae, New Guinea, on July 2, 1937, with a 2,500‑mile journey ahead, heavily fueled and expected to take about 18–20 hours. By July 4, they were deep […]

Happy 250th America

This Independence Day marks a remarkable milestone — 250 years of the United States’ journey toward freedom, equality, and opportunity. The Zonta Club of Riverside proudly joins the nation in honoring this historic anniversary, reflecting on the courage, vision, and resilience that built our country. As we celebrate, we also reaffirm our commitment to empowering […]

Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan on July 3, 1937

On July 3, 1937, the world was gripped by uncertainty as news spread that famed aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, had gone missing the previous day during their ambitious attempt to circumnavigate the globe. The pair had departed from Lae, New Guinea, on July 2, aiming to reach Howland Island — a […]

Amelia Earhart’s July 2, 1937 Flight

On July 2, 1937, Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan took off from Lae, New Guinea, aboard their Lockheed Electra 10E Special, NR16020, bound for Howland Island in the South Pacific. The 2,243‑nautical‑mile leg was the most dangerous of their planned circumnavigation, with the tiny island so small that missing it meant certain death in […]

UPDATE….AB 1267 End Child Marriage

AB 1267 is a California bill from the 2025–2026 legislative session that seeks to prohibit marriage or domestic partnerships for anyone under the age of 18. Under current law, minors can marry with court approval and parental consent, but this bill would repeal that exception entirely, making 18 the absolute minimum age for marriage or […]