Tuesday, December 30, 2014
December 30, 2014 – NATIONAL BICARBONATE OF SODA DAY – FALLING NEEDLES FAMILY FEST DAY
NATIONAL BICARBONATE OF SODA DAY
National Bicarbonate of Soda Day or Baking Soda day is observed annually each year on December 30th.According to Almanac.com, here are a few of the many uses for baking soda:
- Add baking soda to your bath water to relieve sunburned or itchy skin.
- Make a paste of baking soda and water, and apply to a burn or an insect bite for relief.
- Clean your refrigerator with a solution of one-teaspoon baking soda to one quart of warm water.
- Pour a cup of baking soda into the opening of your clogged drain and then add a cup of hot vinegar. After a few minutes, flush the drain with a quart of boiling water.
- To remove perspiration stains, make a thick paste of baking soda and water. Rub paste into the stain, let it sit for an hour, and then launder as usual.
- If you crave sweets, rinse your mouth with one-teaspoon baking soda dissolved in a glass of warm water. Don’t swallow the mixture; spit it out. Your craving should disappear instantly.
- Add a pinch of baking soda to boiled syrup to prevent it from crystallizing.
- To remove pesticides, dirt, and wax from fresh fruits and vegetables, wash them in a large bowl of cool water to which you’ve added two to three tablespoons of baking soda.
- Soak toothbrushes in baking soda and warm water overnight to clean bristles.
- Gasoline and oil odors can be removed by putting clothes in a trash bag with baking soda for a few days before washing them.
- Lay down barrier of baking soda under sink-pipe openings and along basement windows to keep carpenter ants, silverfish, and roaches from invading. Roaches eat the baking soda, dehydrate, and die.
- A light baking soda paste on a damp cloth will remove bugs and tar from cars without damaging the paint. Let paste sit for a few minutes before wiping and rinsing clean.
- To remove stains from your coffee and tea cups, wipe them with a damp sponge dipped in baking soda paste.
- Keep your rubber gloves dry and smelling good by sprinkling baking soda inside them. They’ll slip on more easily too!
- Sprinkling baking soda on your front steps will provide traction and melt the ice. Unlike rock salt, kitty litter, or sand, it won’t damage outdoor or indoor surfaces or shoes.
- Boil two inches of water in a pan with a burned bottom, turn off the heat, then add half a cup of baking soda. Let it sit overnight. In the morning it will be easy to clean.
- Sprinkle a teaspoon of baking soda on the bottom of your toaster oven to eliminate the burned smell from drippings and crumbs.
- A paste of baking soda removes red sauce stains from plastic.
FALLING NEEDLES FAMILY FEST DAY
Falling Needles Family Fest Day is celebrated annually 30th.This day is a reminder for those of us who enjoyed a live Christmas tree over the holidays to clean it up and recycle it.
Here is an excellent article if you are looking for ways to recycle your tree: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/ways-to-recycle-christmas-trees.html
VA Medical Center Hosts Omnitrans Veterans Fare Kickoff
In appreciation of the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces, Omnitrans is honored to offer veterans a new discounted fare and bus passes beginning January 5, 2015. http://ow.ly/GyTAC
The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System will host the "Omnitrans Veterans Fare Kickoff” event at the main entrance of the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Medical Center on Monday, January 5th, 2015, beginning at 2 PM.
For more information, please contact Wendy Williams of Omnitrans at (909) 379-7151, Jim Rich of VA Loma Linda Medical Center at (909) 583-6193 or visit www.omnitrans.org.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Pomona's Southside Historical Society - Lanterman Developmental Center in Pomona to close
I was just reading about Lanterman will be closing. Two things I'm worried about. the first one is this carousel. It would be a great lost to see this get torn down and not saved. I also included a few more picture of the carousel.
The second one is the Replica of Casa de Ramon Vejar built in 1855 - 1952. The original house sat 420 west of this replica. We need to start thinking about saving both of these historic items, it would be a great loss to the citizens of Pomona if we don't.
Scrappy Toys
This was my first Ptown that I made.
Gas station with gas pumps, train station with hand trolley, a school house and a two story family house.
Even a public outhouse with his and hers private laboratory's.
Again here is the two story house, school house and a meat locker, with rail to roll in the sides of beef in.
To the right there is a bar with swinging doors, a barn with horse with also includes a hayloft up top.
This was a few years ago, and all have been sold since. Maybe I'll get back into making a few more, someday.
Jan 11, 2015
11:00 AM - 04:00 PMGarden Railroad at Fairplex
Location: Fairplex campusVisit the amazing Garden Railroad the second Sunday of each month
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The popular G-gauge outdoor miniature railroad is located near the Fairplex Grandstand.
The trains journey through various eras of California history from the mid-1800s through the years.
Up to 23 different trains can operate at the same time over 8,000 feet of track on nearly an acre of landscape.
This is the oldest and largest public operating garden railroad in the United States.
The exhibit is open free of charge to the general public
Located near Gate 1 on McKinley Ave.
For more information visit the website
Jan 10, 2015 - 11, 2015
Reptile Super Show
Location: Expo Hall 4Welcome to the world's largest reptile show with rare & unique animals including lizards, turtles, frogs, supplies and more
Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
$14 adults and $9 for ages 12 & under
Parking at Blue Gate 9 on White Ave. at prevailing rates
Please leave your pets at home
Tickets are sold at the door
Visit for more information
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