Grand Terrace Will Crown A New Holiday Princess by Xuan Routt - City News Group, Inc.
View Upcoming Events View Your Local Sales

Community Calendar

SEPTEMBER
S M T W T F S
30 31 01 02 03 04 05
06 07 08 09 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 01 02 03
View Events
Submit Events

Grand Terrace Will Crown A New Holiday Princess

By Xuan Routt, Community Writer
December 3, 2013 at 04:43pm. Views: 88

A beautiful girl with a heart of gold — that's how people who know Meaghen Martin would describe her. Martin, 14, is freshman at Grand Terrace High School (GTHS), and is about to be crowned this year's Grand Terrace Holiday Princess 2013. Grand Terrace's REC Center last year began an annual tradition where locals nominate outstanding young girls in the Blue Mountain community for the title of Holiday Princess. This year, Martin has been chosen and tonight, Dec. 3, will be crowned. Martin's mom, Cyndi Martin, described her daughter as "a really good girl." "She is always so helpful towards her little sister Robi and loves to take care of children," she said. Cyndi Martin decided to nominate her daughter because of all the positivity she brings to the world. Meaghen has spent a significant amount of time volunteering with TopSoccer, an organization dedicated to helping children with special needs enjoy sports like soccer. Meaghen, however, describes herself as being very shy. "I was shocked," she said of her nomination and her winning. "My mom didn't tell me she even nominated me. It was just last Saturday that she showed me I won. I was really happy and excited when I found out." Meaghen was chosen by a team at The REC Center, who this year received three times as many entries for the contest than last year's inaugural event. As part of the title, Meaghen will be a princess for the day,receiving a makeover that includes a manicure and pedicure at Professionail in Grand Terrace; having her hair and makeup professionally done; and to top it all off, will receive a crown this evening. Local residents are encouraged to come out and support Grand Terrace's newest princess as well as have some holiday fun. The crowning will happen this evening between 6:30 and 7 p.m. at the Grand Terrace Farmers Market in the Walgreen's Shopping Center off Barton Road. Attending the princess crowning tonight are some of Meaghen's biggest supporters: her best friends. Meaghen said, "I can't wait to see everyone tonight. My best friends Kayla McClure and Victoria Melton are going to come out, too!" The REC Center also invites everyone to bring out their little princesses all dressed up so that they can take a picture with the Holiday Princess. Don't miss out on your chance for a picture with Meaghen Martin and seeing her transformation into a true princess.

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: AI-generated image by ChatGPT.

By WIlliam Cortez, Community Writer

September 8, 2026 at 08:44am. Views: 392

Atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm, is becoming increasingly common. Health experts encourage people to recognize potential warning signs and seek medical evaluation to help reduce the risk of serious complications.

Photo Courtesy of: Highgrove News

By Margie Miller- Publisher, Community Writer

November 30, -0001 at 12:00am. Views: 765

Barnett has served as the publisher of the Highgrove Happenings newspaper since 1994.Barnett will hold a free event, titled “Early Historic Pictures of Highgrove,” will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Norton Younglove Community Center, 459 Center Street in Highgrove.

Photo Courtesy of: Feeding America

By Rachel Bonilla, Community Writer

September 2, 2026 at 10:55pm. Views: 1081

According to the latest data available from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study, 48 million people, including more than 14 million children, experienced food insecurity in 2024, the highest level since 2014. Of the communities FARSB serves, we see food insecurity range from a low of 13.8% in Riverside County to a high of 15.6% in San Bernardino County.

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

September 2, 2026 at 10:55pm. Views: 1034

GTHS Senior and student-athlete Annaleya Flores is making her mark on the field and in the classroom while helping lead the Lady Titans during their inaugural GTHS Girls Flag Football season.

Photo Courtesy of: Office of Assemblymember James Ramos

By Carl M. Dameron, Contributing Writer

September 2, 2026 at 10:55pm. Views: 1124

California Assemblymember James Ramos is the keynote speaker at The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff celebration, the official launch of the 2026 Christmas fundraising campaign. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Bear Springs Event Center in Highland, California.

Photo Courtesy of: Margie Miller

By Margie Miller- Publisher, Community Writer

August 28, 2026 at 08:13am. Views: 1812

Mike Miller & Lori Miller, Restaurateurs of Timber Ridge Steakhouse, the newsest restaurant on Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino located in the familiar spot previously occupied by Claim Jumper, and for those of us "older folks", Bobby McGees. You can find Mike & Lori at 1905 Commercenter E San Bernardino CA, 92408

Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

August 26, 2026 at 01:40pm. Views: 1384

Fall 2026 Soaring Activity Guide is hitting the mail this week, and it’s chock-full of all the exciting things the City has planned throughout the Fall.

Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By William Cortez, Community Writer

August 26, 2026 at 01:40pm. Views: 1054

When temperatures climb to 97 degrees and above, heat-sensitive residents may seek refuge at the City of Moreno Valley's designated cool centers.

Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By WIlliam Cortez, Community Writer

August 26, 2026 at 01:40pm. Views: 1114

he City of Moreno Valley has received the California Municipal Treasurers Association’s Investment Policy Certification, recognizing the City’s commitment to responsible and transparent management of public funds.

Photo Courtesy of: Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino

By Rachel Bonilla, Community Writer

August 26, 2026 at 01:40pm. Views: 1323

Photo Courtesy of: County of San Bernardino

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

August 26, 2026 at 01:40pm. Views: 1400

Between Aug. 3 and Aug. 9, investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department – Gangs/Narcotics Division, along with deputies from patrol stations and personnel from partnering agencies, served 16 search warrants and contacted suspects throughout the county.

Photo Courtesy of: County of San Bernardino

By William Cortez, Community Writer

August 26, 2026 at 01:40pm. Views: 1178

Bloomington residents gathered at Ayala Park on Tuesday, Aug. 4, for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating new improvements designed to enhance accessibility, safety and comfort for children and families.

--> -->