Another HUGE success - THANK YOU!!!

Yet again, Inland Agency's Shop to Stop Breast Cancer did not disappoint!!! Lots of shopping items, lots of wonderful people in attendance and lots of smiles.

I wanted to take a brief moment to personally thank all of the friends who help me each and every year to add "stock" to the Shop. Thank you, you all rock!!!

Individual Donors (the * designates how many years they have contributed!!)

Quynh Adrean***
Linda Alquist*
Melissa Cushman*
Susan Coffer*
Cathy Gonzales***
Janice Hammon*
Ana Yeager Lee*
Jamie Leff*
Lorinda Lind**
Queenie Ng**
Neil Okazaki***
Amanda Pope**
Eleanor Ramirez**
Viola Ramirez***
Patricia Reynolds**
Laura Robles***
Deisy Ruiz*
Danielle Sakai*
Mrunal Shah***
Raychele Sterling***
Esther Teshinsky**
Kristin Tillquist***
Beth Wright*
Marisa Valdez Yeager*

Business Donors
Great Hair Day by Gladis Contreras (951) 906-5083***
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Downtown Riverside***

These are only a couple of photos from my view of the Shop. Our fabulous event photographer was Jenny McMasters. Check out her website at www.jennymcmastersphotography.com. Special thanks also goes out to the Marriott Riverside and Chick-Fil-A at Hidden Valley Parkway in Corona.

Help me stock the Shop to Stop Breast Cancer!!!

I am now collecting any “re-gifts” that you want to donate to Inland Agency’s Shop to Stop Breast Cancer. The event itself will be Monday, March 28th at the Riverside Marriott on Market Street (I will send a link on how to attend/donate later).

Inland Agency needs donations of “re-gifts” (i.e., those holiday gifts that are just not “you”) and generally anything that is brand new (clothes with tags, bath & body items, board games, kitchen wares, etc.). They also need baskets or container type things that the re-gifts are packaged in. I am happy to take these things off your hands, just drop them by my house or ask me to come pick up.

If you have any questions, let me know.

Thanks in advance for your generousity and support.

Thank you - YOU make a difference!

Dear Friends,

I wanted to extend my sincere thanks for your donations to Inland Agency's Shop to Stop Breast Cancer 2010. Your donations will directly benefit Inland Agency's newest addition - The Pink Ribbon Place. The Pink Ribbon Place is the first and only breast cancer resource center in Riverside!

Thanks again to the following generous hearts listed below. Your donations helped fill the Marriott Grand Ballroom and the attendees had a terrific time shopping!

I had a great time - here I am standing with one of my fabulous friends DARLENE ELLIOT - Co-Chair of the Event!

Individual Donors
Jamie Hickman
Quynh & Sean Adrean
Raychele Sterling
Kristi Smith
Amanda Pope
Viola Ramirez
Janet Rendall
Christie Gomez
Michelle Ouellette
Lyn Cloninger
Gema Ramirez
David Bell
Marlene Zuk
Caroline Todd
Laura Robles
Kristin Tillquist
Patricia Reynolds

Business Donors
Free Hair Cut from Great Hair Day by Gladis Contreras
Massage Envy Sponsorship - Orangecrest
Phood on Main
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Downtown Riverside
Creative Memories Consultant - Christal Pennington
Longaberger Basket Consultant - Vicki Carrigan
Photographer - Michael Elderman

Presenting A Pink Carpet Premiere - Sex & The City 2

The Pink Ribbon Place, a breast cancer resource center serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, is pleased to present the Pink Carpet Premiere of Sex and the City 2

When? Saturday, May 29th

Where? Regal Cinemas at Riverside Plaza

Time? 6 pm (registration begins)

7 pm (movie begins)

9 pm (after-party at Citrus City Grille)

Donation? $50 per person
(Tickets go on sale April 2 at www.pinkcarpetpremiere.com)

Here's what YOU will get:
• Pink carpet arrival & paparazzi
• Gourmet chocolate & cheese tasting before the movie
• You get a Hollywood-style gift bag
• VIP after-party at Citrus City Grille

All net proceeds for this event will directly benefit The Pink Ribbon Place.

DELISH!

Hi Friends of Inland Agency!

I am finally posting a photo of the much awaited Pink Ribbon Cupcake (flavor is Red Velvet cake) that debutted today at Phood on Main. I already taste-tested and it's pure deliciousness!!! Here is a photo and all the details on the pink cupcakes at Phood:

Where? Phood on Main, 3737 Main Street, Suite 100, Downtown Riverside
When? Starting today through end of October
Cost is $3.50 and $1.00 will go to Inland Agency's new breast cancer resource center "The Pink Ribbon Place"
Can you pre-order? Yes, you can (hint hint, treat your entire office!!!)
Email your pre-order to: chefcohen@hotmail.com
Please include the date/time you want to pick up, note that between 8 am - 11 am you need to call once you arrive, Phood's number is 951-276-7111

Also, here is the Brunch for Breasts Menu for this coming Sunday at Restaurant Omakase, 3720 Mission Inn Ave, Downtown Riverside
$40 per person, $10 for specialty drinks

Sunday, October 11th
9:00am - 2:00pm

eggs benedict
soft poached eggs, apple bacon, hollaindaise

breakfast sandwich
brioche, arugula, tomato, apple bacon

pumpkin pancakes
maple crème fraîche

polenta brûlée
polenta cooked with fontina cheese
all served with assorted fruit & our breakfast potatoes

our grilled cheese
brioche, gruyere

lobster salad 'on a roll'
maine lobster, tarragon, lemon, crusty roll

chicken apple sausages
smothered in apple & onion

omakase burger
brandt beef, garlic aioli, onion, tomato
all served with assorted fruit & duck fat fries

chocolate 'gooey' cake
ginger - sea salt ice cream

apple croustade
whipped marscarpone

pumpkin pound cake
cream cheese ice cream

pain perdu
french toast with caramelized quince

Can you say deliciousness once more? Cupcakes, brunch... see you there!

- Rina

So you're AWARE...

Hello friends!

It has been a while since I made a post to my blog. Here are some fun dates that I wanted you to be "Aware" of ... after all, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Starting Monday, October 5th and all month long
Cupcakes for a Cause

Where? Phood on Main, 3737 Main Street, Suite 100, Downtown Riverside
What? A pink ribbon cupcake, cost is $3.50 with $1.00 to Inland Agency's new breast cancer resource center "The Pink Ribbon Place"
Can you pre-order? Yes, you can (hint hint, treat your entire office!!!)
Email your pre-order to: chefcohen@hotmail.com
Please include the date/time you want to pick up, note that between 8 am - 11 am you need to call once you arrive, Phood's number is 951-276-7111
A photo of the Chef Cohen creation will be posted early next week, so stay tuned!!!

Sunday, October 11th (9 am - 2 pm)
Brunch for Breasts at Restaurant Omakase
See Details on this oh too cute pink postcard with The Pink Ribbon Place logo...


And, there will be more to come!!! Including pink lights illuminating on top of City Hall!

I'll be back with MORE good stuff, but these 2 items are a great start for October.

Tomorrow it will already be October, so mark your calendars now, pre-order at Phood and make your reservations at Restaurant Omakase. I'll see YOU there!

- Rina

A new development...

I am so happy to report that Inland Agency will soon be the home of a Breast Cancer Resource Center. Inland Agency's Executive Director, Becky Foreman, gave me a preview of the initial plans for the Center...

"The Center will have information about breast cancer, a library, a "meditation room" a space for support group meetings and other activities. Right now we are working on setting up volunteer job descriptions and when that is done we will be recruiting volunteers (we have two already and haven't even moved in yet!) We are also working on requesting donations of new wigs, scarves, hats and bras for women in treatment."

This is EXCITING! When I learn more I will let you know!
- Rina