Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez

Actor, impressionist, comedian, and voice-over artist Jim Meskimen discusses his career, celebrity impressions, and his newest projects.

Production Stage Manager Alexis Kassel talks about the Redlands Theatre Festival, a non-profit that puts on theatrical performances in an open-air environment.

The Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival celebrates its 100th Season this summer. Executive Director Beverly Noerr talks about this year's lineup.

Bill Shumard, President Emeritus with the Special Olympics Southern California, talks about the opportunities the organization has provided athletes with intellectual disabilities and shares about The Law Enforcement Torch Run. Special Olympic athlete Brett Laza will be representing the Inland Empire and Special Olympics Southern California in Berlin, Germany for the Torch Run. Brett and his mother Kim Laza share what Special Olympics has meant for their family.

Shaliyah Ben, Executive Director of the Native American Arts Center located in Idyllwild, shares talks about their Native American Arts Festival Week, June 18-23. Author and chef Freddie Bitsoie discusses Indigenous dishes in the culinary world and his book, New Native Kitchen: Celebrating Modern Recipes of the American Indian.

Executive Director Bill Ivey discusses Homes for Our Troops, a non-profit that builds specially adapted homes across the country and donates them to severely injured veterans. Medically retired Army Sergeant Juan Hernandez is receiving one of these custom homes in Mentone. He shares his story serving in Afghanistan and his plans for the future.

Executive Director Chris Burns talks about the nonprofit Boys Republic, a residential treatment center to help teens lead meaningful lives. They offer a variety of vocational programs to prepare teens for the workforce, including masonry, culinary, and landscaping. Their Friends of Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show is June 4 on their campus in Chino Hills.

Major Isaias Braga with the Salvation Army of San Bernardino County shares the origins of the Salvation Army and the programs in place that serve the local population. Comic Con Revolution is May 20 and 21 at the Ontario Convention Center - Co-Founder Drew Seldin gives details about the event.

Leann Bobbitt with the Assistance League of San Bernardino talks about the 61st Annual Signature Headdress Ball and the programs the Ball funds to support children in San Bernardino. Roland Juarez, one of the choreographers for the Headdress Ball, Roland discusses the music, the dancing, and theme for this year’s ball.

Author Matthew Kenslow discusses his book, Juggling the Issues: Living with Asperger's Syndrome.