Claremont

March 10

Healthy Cooking 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Buddhamouse Emporium, 134 Yale Ave. Admission: $20 Join us for a cooking class followed by a lunch that features ancient Ayurvedic cooking methods. For information, call 909-921-7115.

Begin Within 6-7 p.m., Claremont Center for Spiritual Living, 509 S. College Ave. A mix of music, meditation, messages, slideshows and healing.

March 11

Preschoolers Parenting Circle 10-11:30 a.m., Buddhamouse Emporium, 134 Yale Ave. Admission: $35 An interactive group discussing a range of issues and diagnoses. For more information, call 707-832-2025.

I Love Chorus 3:30-4:15 p.m., Claremont Community School of Music, 951 W. Foothill Blvd. Cost: Tuition is $40, with a $3 material fee and $20 registration fee Participants will learn basic singing skills.

High school voice 5:30-6:30 p.m., Claremont Community School of Music, 951 W. Foothill Blvd. Cost: Tuition is $130, with a $10 material fee and $20 registration fee This is a fun and challenging class to help singers ages 13-17.

Adult voice 6:30-7:30 p.m., Claremont Community School of Music, 951 W. Foothill Blvd. Cost: Tuition is $130, with a $10 material fee and $20 registration fee This is a supportive and challenging class for those ages 18 and older.

Beginning Qi Gong 7:30-8:30 p.m., Wei Tuo Academy, 4650 Arrow Highway, Suite G-10, Montclair Admission: $180 Qi Gong includes physical and mental exercises. It also includes stretches, basic traditional Chinese medicine, philosophy and more.

March 12

Claremont Chamber networking breakfast 7:30-9 a.m., Claremont Chamber of Commerce, 205 Yale Ave.

Guitar for beginners 3:30-4:25 p.m., Claremont Community School of Music, 951 W. Foothill Blvd. Cost: Tuition is $150, with a $10 material fee and $20 registration fee This class is open to guitarists ages 6 to 11.

Piano explorations 4-4:45 p.m., Claremont Community School of Music, 951 W. Foothill Blvd. Cost: Tuition is $150, with a $10 material fee and $20 registration fee The class is for children ages 4 or 5.

Li’l Singers Class 4:15-5 p.m., Claremont Community School of Music, 951 W. Foothill Blvd. Cost: Tuition is $120, with a $10 material fee and $20 registration fee This class is open to children ages 4 to 6.

March 13

Zen Meditation 7:30-9:15 a.m., McAlister Center for Religious Activities, 919 Columbia Ave.

Personal safety and self-defense class 6:30-8 p.m., Pomona Valley Health Center, 1601 N. Monte Vista Ave. The class is for those ages 18 and older.

Architectural Commission meeting 7 p.m., City Hall, 225 W. Second St. Call 909-399-5470 for information.

March 14

Cultivating Emotional Balance 5:30-6:30 p.m., Buddhamouse Emporium, 134 Yale Ave. This event is a psychoeducational program rooted in Buddhist philosophy.

March 15

Writing prompts 10:30 to 12:30 p.m., Buddhamouse Emporium, 134 Yale Ave. Admission: $5 The event is open to writers of all ages.

Superstar Singers 5-6 p.m., Claremont Community School of Music, 951 W. Foothill

Music, 951 W. Foothill Blvd. Cost: $130 tuition fee, with a $10 material fee and $20 registration fee This class is open to those ages 6 to 14.

March 17

Claremont Symphony Orchestra concert 3:30 p.m., Bridges Hall of Music. Pomona College, 150 E. Fourth St. The Claremont Symphony Orchestra will present a free concert titled “A United States Landscape.” Associate conductor, Ruth Charloff will lead the symphony in a variety of contemporary pieces that reflect the history and culture of our country. Featured is “Souvenir de Porto Rico” by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, the suite from the Hitchcock film “Vertigo” by Bernard Herrmann, “Afro-American Symphony” by William Grant Still and selections from Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess.” Charloff conducts the UCR Orchestra and other ensembles at the University of California Riverside. For more information see the orchestra’s website at www.claremontso.org.

Glendora

March 12

City meetings 7 p.m., City Hall, 116 E. Foothill Blvd.

March 14

Water Commission special meeting 6-8 p.m., City Hall, 116 E. Foothill Blvd.

la Verne

March 14

Family Festival and Farmers Market 5:30-9 p.m., D and Third streets, south of Bonita Avenue This event will take place every Thursday night throughout the summer.

March 16

Health and Fitness Exposition 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bonita High School, 3102 D St.

Orange picking 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion Cost: $5 per mesh bag For more information visit www.laverneheritage.org or call 909- 593-2862.

Ontario

March 11

Westwind Yoga Club 6-7 p.m., Westwind Community Center, 2455 E. Riverside Drive This quickly expanding class is open to people of all ages. Improve your balance and flexibility in this class, which is open to beginners willing to give it a try. For more information, visit www. ci.ontario.ca.us/index.aspx?page=24& recordid=3639.

March 12

Senior Club Ballroom Dancing 1-3:30 p.m., Anthony Munoz Community Center, 1240 W. Fourth St. Admission: $3 Put your dancing shoes on and glide around the dance floor to live music. For more information, visit www.ci.ontario.ca.us/index.aspx?page= 24&recordid=3679.

Westwind Walking Club 4:30-5:30 p.m., Westwind Park, 2455 E. Riverside Drive This club is open to people of all ages. Attendees will cruise the Westwind Walking Trail. Incentives will be available for regular participants. Teen Action Committee meeting 5-6 p.m., Anthony Munoz Community Center, 1240 W. Fourth St. Become a part of the largest teen organization in the city. The Teen Action Committee addresses community issues in a leadership role, volunteer in a meaningful way that helps to improve the community and develop strong ties with other teens.

March 13

Screen print your shirt 2:45-4:15 p.m., Colony High Branch, 3850 E. Riverside Drive. Design your own screen printed shirt using printmaking tools. Bring your own shirt to the event. Other supplies will be provided.

March 15

Teen Action Committee meeting 5:30-8:30 p.m., Westwind Community Center, 2455 E. Riverside Drive Become a part of the largest teen organization in the city. The Teen Action Committee addresses community issues in a leadership role, volunteer in a meaningful way that helps to improve the community and develop strong ties with other teens.

Rancho Cucamonga

March 12

Career Expo 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rancho Cucamonga Quad of Chaffey College, 5885 Haven Ave. March 15 Rock and Roll Dance Party 7 p.m., Senior Center, 11200 Base Line Road Admission: $10 The dance party will feature the musical stylings of the group “The Ravelers.”

San Dimas

March 12

Chamber coffee hour 8:30-9:30 a.m., San Dimas Chamber of Commerce Office, 246 E. Bonita Ave. Come join members of the San Dimas Chamber during this free coffee hour that takes place on the second Tuesday of each month. This business-to-business networking hour will offer members a chance to meet and share business cards, business referrals and business ideas.

March 14

Friends of the Dog Park meeting 7-8 p.m., Senior Center, 201 E. Bonita Ave. This meeting, scheduled to take place in the center’s Conference Room, will give you and your dog’s voice the opportunity to be heard.

March 15

Preschool storytime 10:30-11:30 a.m., San Dimas Library, 145 N. Walnut Ave.

Join us for a fun time of stories, songs, flannel board tales, nursery rhymes and art activities. This program is designed for preschool-aged children but those younger are welcome to attend if they can sit and enjoy the stories.

Upland

March 14

Governmental Relations and Economic Development Forum meeting 7:30-8:30 a.m., Upland Chamber of Commerce, 215 N. Second Ave., Suite D. The Government Relations Forum monitors legislative issues and seeks actions from the board of directors on important city, state and national business-related legislation or regulations that impact your ability to do business.

Ribbon cutting for Elements of Change 5-5:30 p.m., Elements of Change Martial Arts, 2440 W. Arrow Route 4C Come visit Elements of Change Martial Arts to celebrate the opening of our new business. For more information, call 909-204-4465.

After Work: Dale Brothers Brewery Tour 5:30 p.m., Dale Brothers Brewery, 2120 Porterfield Way. For more information, call 909-399-5488.

March 16

E-waste recycling 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Foothill Family Shelter, 1501 W. Ninth St., Suite D