Well, I've been coming in for 6 years now. The staff is still great--especially Tony & Ralph. I…read moretruly appreciate when counselors are fellow veterans. It helps normalize your hardships and makes whatever you're going through a bit more relatable. Scheduling can be a bit tough if you're getting back into a routine, but once you're set with a counselor you can be seen as often as every week. I'm happy to see that this Vet Center has grown so much over the years. I'd like to note that this location also provides a work study program for veterans that are currently in school. I wish I had known when I was still a student.

I have had mostly pleasant experiences with this ossice. Things have been much better since the VA…read moremade some much needed changes. They are mostly on time with appointments and they now answer the phone during business hours. I don't know how long the girl Ashley has worked here but she is great! Very understanding and does a very good job following up. I can finally say I feel like I get the respect I have earned from this office and the staff. Keep up the good work!

Peppermint Ridge provides top notch assistance to adults with intellectual disabilities. It's…read morelovely to see their joyful faces and safe homes. The staff really cares about the residents.

A really good place where you can work in a nice environment and be able to do teamworkread more

I came here for a Radolescents show and wasn't sure what to expect. I did almost a decade in the US…read moreArmy but had never stepped foot inside an American Legion (or a VFW for that matter) before so I wasn't really sure what to expect. Post 289 is located right on Buchanan Ave in Riverside but it might as well be Corona. Post 289 has its own parking lot. It's not very big and there's no markings for spaces so you just kind of go with the flow. The show was outdoors in their spacious patio. While inside I definitely observed that there were a lot of regulars. This is like a neighborhood watering hole but one in which you'll need a membership to access the cheap booze. That said I never felt uncomfortable or like an outsider. The folks there were very friendly. The show itself was great, especially the Radolescents playing their classic Blue Album in its entirety. Sound was really good and I didn't need my earplugs because it wasn't stupid loud. Casey Royer and Rikk Agnew were hanging out with the crowd so it's felt like an old school punk rock show. Unfortunately one guy was very much over-served and was probably annoying some of the bands. Would I return to Post 289 for a show? Absolutely. They have them sporadically but you have to kind of get lucky. I found this show by accident and it wasn't promoted very well (hence the unfortunate low turnout). As a matter of fact Post 289 has zero posts on their IG. Maybe Facebook is better (of which mine is deleted). Until next time, Post 289!

I am very excited to be a new transfer member to this post's Auxiliary. The other members are very…read morefriendly and helpful. I couldn't ask for more.

Horrific behavior.... the venue is not worth what they've put people through. rude, yelling cursing…read moreto get women and other people out of the venue. Super unprofessional. It was just an insane experience a friend of mine put together a networking event for designers, etc. and Moe came in there and was just telling everyone to get the fuck out and he snatched the microphone out of this woman's hands while she was trying to make the announcement for people to leave because he was unhappy, but the venue was professionally the event was very calm, relaxed, and everyone was happily networking. There was nothing wrong going so came in and started shouting and cursing, and snatched the microphone out of her hands, which was insane. He yelled in her face like an abusive man.

I had used Blackbook Social Club for a couple of my events and will be my go-to for all my future…read moreevents! DJ Tessa had done a private party I was hosting and she was awesome. Very professional and friendly. I had emailed over a list of music to play throughout the night as a guideline and she stuck to it but also had remixed versions of some of my favorites which made it more fun. Throughout the night she remained professional (in the past I'd witness DJs at events act like fools near the end of the night. not good.) and pleasant to my guests. All my guests commented on how fab the music was, it definitely added to my event. I also had Nguyen along with Tessa deejay a corporate holiday event. Again, arrived on time and remained professional throughout the night. They were able to read the crowd (ages ranged from 30-60 yrs of age!) and kept the dance floor going - everyone happy and having fun. Tessa was also a great emcee when needed - she spoke clearly and projected! From set up to breakdown - they were fantastic! I highly recommend Blackbook Social Club for all your party/event needs!!

OC Craft Runners was established in 2015 and is Orange County's longest-running weekly run around a…read morebrewery. Every Monday at 7, the Organizers host a run that begins and ends at a great local brewery. It's usually a 5k and the course is typically in a rectangle around many streets, so those wanting to do a shorter run can cut it shorter by taking an earlier turn. Here's how it goes. Many people of all shapes, sizes and running abilities, some with dogs, some with kids, some by themselves and some with larger subgroups all gather at whatever brewery the run is planned at. How do they find out about it? They see the venue and usually the planned running course on Instagram. So all these people show up and then the Organizers make a couple announcements/comments on the route. Then we all take a group picture and we're off. The energy is palpable and the vibe is amazing. You run as part of a pack, but everyone settles into whatever pace is right for them and the clump of runners spread out as time passes. Everyone is SO nice and neighbors in the area tend to smile when they see 100+ people running happily down the road. When the run is done, most everyone orders a beer and/or food. You definitely don't have to drink, but a craft beer tastes really good after a nice 5k. This group also does a smaller run on Thursdays. I hear they are often a trail run but I've never been to one. We've been on 2 runs with OC Craft Runners and LOVE everything about it. The runners are so kind and welcoming. The energy is infectious. And we loved bringing our son, who ran the first mile with us and then climbed in his stroller to get pushed the rest of the way. We would go every week, but 7pm is tough now that school has started. We will definitely be back!

From the owner: Since 2015. We're a weekly run club and we meet at OC craft breweries at 7 pm on Monday nights. All…read moreexperience levels and paces welcome. Always free.

My niece had a quincenera here and the workers stole some of her giftcards from her gift box. Keep…read morea trusted family member and watch security. Very upsetting.

An awesome food rescue non profit that rescues and collects food from restaurants, supermarkets…read more They then get the rescued food to local food banks and food giveaway programs to people and families that are in need of food. They need volunteers and donations with all the government programs that have gone away.

It was so easy to donate to Food Finders. They accepted food (make sure it's not past its "use by"…read moredate), cleaning products (new/unused), and new personal care items such as soap and toothpaste. They helped me unload, which I appreciated.

If you're looking for a fun group to hike with that is led by an experienced knowledgeable person,…read moreNaturalist For You is your stop. I found them by accident while looking up trails to hike on when I moved to the area and have been going on hikes with them ever since. Joel, the organizer, loves to talk about the areas the hikes are in and gives extensive historical information and has an encyclopedic-like knowledge of the plant and animal life. Talk about a modern day John Muir! They have hikes weekly all over the Orange County mountains and other local places, you can find them on Facebook or Meetup to get in on hikes and the best part is they do hikes from easy to difficult so whatever level you are on there are hikes for you. There are also hikes to study birds, edible plants, owling, and much more.

Mr. Joel Robinson is an Orange County naturalist who leads educational hikes in and around the…read moreSanta Ana Mountains. He works with schools and individuals to create awareness of the diverse flora and fauna of the local mountains. Joel is a leader in the protection of natural habitats that are always under threat from land developers. I encourage you to go to one of his classes or to participate on one of his hikes! You will love it!