Riverside County officials on Wednesday will celebrate the opening of The Arena, an Office of Education development that will provide space for E-Sports competitions involving video gaming enthusiasts, as well as doubling as a sometime-conference center for county business.
"We are honored to open the doors of The Arena to current and future students in Riverside County who are connecting with one another and their school communities in exciting new ways through scholastic E-Sports," Superintendent of Schools Edwin Gomez said. "This new facility provides a cutting-edge space for competitions, while extending the sense of belonging and connection for students who are interested in pursuing their gaming passions in high school, at the next level in college, or as a career pathway."
A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the site is scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday at 3958 12th St. [Patch]
Electric Pickle, with nine pickleball courts and a host of other attractions, has opened its first U.S. location in Tempe. The nearly 5-acre entertainment complex opened on Jan. 6 and is taking reservations.
Patrons can battle it out on nine pickleball courts, enjoy globally inspired dishes and creative cocktail, experience live entertainment and play other lawn games.
“Electric Pickle is more than just a pickleball venue — it’s a charge of energy that ignites camaraderie, competition and relaxation all in one space,” Paul Frederick, founder and co-CEO of Electric Pickle and Eureka! Restaurant Group, said in a press release. “Tempe’s vibrant spirit created the perfect environment to launch this new concept, and we’re looking forward to welcoming guests as we kick off this exciting chapter for the brand.” [Arizona Republic]
San Bernardino’s San Gorgonio High School recently unveiled its state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Center and new Aquatics and Tennis Center.
San Bernardino City Unified School District officials, community members, staff and students attended the Nov. 22 ribbon-cutting ceremony, and guests toured the Culinary Arts Center, which has a professional-grade kitchen, a demonstration area and classroom space designed to prepare students for careers in the culinary and hospitality industries, according to a news release.
The festivities ended with a demonstration by the San Gorgonio High School boys’ water polo team, showcasing their skills in the new aquatics center’s Olympic-sized pool. The aquatics center includes equipment for competitive swimming, water polo and water safety programs, as well as shade structures for spectators. [The Sun]
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