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September 23, 2024
Season 7, Episode 2
Air Date: September 20th, 2024
In our September episode of Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America, we highlight Warfighter Made, an innovative nonprofit that is changing the lives of veterans, service members, and their families in a unique way. In our Need to Know we learn about the Trauma Intervention Program and all of the important work they’re doing in the community. Plus, join us for our Community Roundtable as we highlight Hispanic Heritage Month. Take a trip to Nora’s Empanada Factory in this month’s Food Corner as we explore what makes Argentinian empanadas unique. Our Good-to-Know highlights events and happenings across Riverside County and beyond. Rounding out our show, we celebrate California Wine Month by visiting Danza del Sol Winery to talk about the current state of Temecula Wine Country and the winery’s plans for the future.
Voice of Innovation – Warfighter Made
The nonprofit, Warfighter Made aims to improve the lives of veterans and service members through recreational and camaraderie therapy. With their unique approaches, Warfighter Made creates positive and fun experiences for not just veterans and service members, but for their families as well.
Need to Know – Trauma Intervention Program
The Trauma Intervention Program helps the community using innovative methods to comfort and help those in need. The nonprofit organization provides support to individuals affected by crisis events.
Community Roundtable
Business leaders Paul Rangel, CEO/Owner of Sofa Spectrum Furniture and Massage Chairs , and Rosalie Broderick, Owner/Master stylist of Beauty Mark Hair Salon , discuss the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month with co-hosts Diane Strand and Scott Strand.
Food Corner – Nora’s Empanada Factory
This month, our Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America crew visits Nora’s Empanada Factory and tries out some of their famous Argentinian empanadas.
Good-to-Know
Inclusive playgrounds eliminate physical and social barriers, creating a space for children with and without disabilities to have fun and play together. The three mentioned in the segment include those located in Temecula , Corona , and the City of Riverside .
The Riverside County Veterans Services Vet-Friendly Business Initiative aims to highlight businesses that support veterans by offering benefits that will improve their overall well-being.
The Mead Valley Outdoor Marketplace offers a fun dining experience with a swap meet-style market that features food trucks and other vendors for everyone to enjoy.
The Riverside Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation is hosting its annual Bullying Prevention and Wellness Conference in Riverside on Sept. 23rd. The event will feature hands-on anti-bullying programs, speakers, breakout sessions, and more.
Spotlight – California Wine Month
In honor of California Wine Month, we take a look at the economic impact the wine industry has had on the Temecula Valley . Plus, we visit Danza Del Sol . and learn about what exciting changes they plan to implement in the near future.
