Friday, March 23, 2007

Orange Blossom Trail

March 23, 2007

If you are anywhere near an orange grove, you will smell that wonderful scent of orange trees in bloom! I can still remember the first time that I smelled orange blossoms. It was, and still is, a wonderful experience. However, I am not addressing scents today.

It is the weekend of the Redlands Bicycle Classic. Bicycle buffs will be in town and excitement and enthusiasm is in the air. And for many not-for-profit organizations, the Classic provides an opportunity on Saturday and Sunday to acquaint folks with their projects and to receive donations, make a little money and give away some souvenirs. Booths will be set up at the Start-Finish line on Citrus and Sixth Street. Wander around and taste the food and support these organizations.

For the third year, the Orange Blossom Rails to Trails project will have a booth and be spreading the word about the conversion of abandoned rail beds into multi-use trails. They will be giving away a Trek 3900 Mountain Bike donated by Cyclery USA, Inc. For more information about the organization you can go to www.orangeblossomtrail.net or www.redlandsconservancy.org.

The weather should be great and I know that the booths are great examples of the spirit of Redlands' organizations.

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