A Springtime of Activities

April 15, 2011 There are so many events occurring this weekend in the Inland Empire that it is difficult to choose what one or ones to mention . Because it is Spring and the flowers are blossoming, I will mention the annual (99th) Redlands Horticultural and Improvement Society's flower show and home garden tour. You can pick up tickets and maps at the ESRI Cafeteria, 380 New York Street in Redlands. They will have flower arrangement displays. They will also have uncommon plants for sale at the plant propagation yard in Prospect Park. The hours are 2 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For additional information you can call 909-793-1016 or visit their website http://www.rhis.org/ In San Bernardino this weekend features "Railroad Days". This weekend, anyone can ride a historic steam locomotive to Los Angeles or the other way around. The trip is part of the San Bernardino Railroad Days at the Santa Fe Depot. Activities will include music and historical displays. The hours are 9 1.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 1.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The Santa Fe Depot is locate at 1170 Third St in San Bernardino. Admission to the depot is free but the round trip tickets to LA average about $100 and these tickets are limited. Information available at 909-388-2934 or http://www.sbrailroaddays.com/