Upland teachers awarded mini-grants
Rachel Greely, the Upland High librarian, received a grant to purchase books from the “Best Books” list and update the library for students to have access to new and recently published books..

There really was a Camp Cucamonga
• The first feature film role for actress Jennifer Aniston; • A popular novelty record by C&W duo Homer and Jethro parodying Johnny Horton’s 1959 hit “The Battle of New Orleans;” • The only actual military outpost in the foothills communities during the Civil War; • All of the above.

INSIDE
CHINO VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER AWARD Quality patient care earns medical center a 2013 Path to Excellence honor. Page 3.

Local resource for regional issue
“I think of us as a community organizer in a way,” said Palmquist. “There are so many groups out there, from small groups to large organizations that are so busy doing what they do, they don’t really have the ability to sit down and look at not only what’s needed, but what’s available.

Carden Arbor View student finishes first at Mt. SAC Invitational
The race is designed to give runners an opportunity to compete against other runners they otherwise may not have had a chance to compete with on a very challenging course. Names such as “Valley Loop,” “Switchbacks,” “Poop Out Hill” and “Reservoir Hill” have become part of this famous cross-country legend for more than 65 years.

San Dimas HEROES dedicate completed veterans monument
A mural designed by San Dimas High School art teacher Dominic Black and painted with the help of his art students is planned to be in place for the monument dedication. It will be on the newly-constructed south wall of the monument, which will not be needed for the addition of veterans’ names until after the north wall has been completely filled.

Friendship Garden Club blossoming with new members
The Friendship Garden Club recently installed four new members. Pictured from left to right: Officer Barbara Forgey, new members Phyllis Wenner, Jean Adair and Kaylan Borrego, Officer Gwen Paine, and new member Sharon Holltz. Members meet at noon on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Covina Woman’s Clubhouse, 128.

Padua Hills Art Fiesta returns today
Some local residents still recall the popular Art Fiesta held through the 1950s. Since 2011, the Claremont Museum of Art has continued the tradition with Claremontarea artists showing their work under the shady olive trees of the beautifully restored Padua Hills Theatre.

Chino Valley Medical Center earns excellence award
Prime Healthcare Services is pleased to announce that awardwinning Chino Valley Medical Center recently earned national recognition in categories that patients have identified as being the most important to the quality of their care. The National Research Corporation selected the Medical Center as a recipient of its 2013 Path to Excellence award.

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Lewis Family Playhouse presents Aesop with a twist
In “Aesop in Rancho Cucamonga,” award-winning playwright Luis Alfaro and director Robert Castro work together to tell the tale of a California bear cub that wanders away from the foothills only to get lost in the local Victoria Gardens..

Another successful L.A. County Fair
The 2013 L.A. County Fair wrapped its 24-day run with more than 1.4 million guests celebrating 91 years of education and entertainment with a Southern California audience it has courted since 1922. Community ties are strong with attendance and participation from residents throughout the Southern California region.

Medical centers combine resources to dance for breast cancer awa
Many of us have been affected by, or know someone who has endured breast cancer. Chino Valley Medical Center and Montclair Hospital Medical Center have come together to join Medline’s 2013 Pink Glove Dance Contest in an effort to support, promote and raise awareness for breast cancer.

Charles Phoenix: Architecture in Los Angeles
Nov. 10: 5 p.m., Mudd Theater - Claremont School of Theology, 1325 N. College Ave. Tickets: $35 in advance at www. claremontheritage.org, $40 at the door. Pop culture humorist Charles Phoenix’s adventure extravaganza in search of SoCal’s greatest undiscovered and underrated mid-century architectural gems and jewels past and present.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Free Yoga Class 9-10 a.m.; Aiko Institute, 4650 Arrow Highway D-6 Start Thanksgiving with some simple, relaxing exercises to get the juices flowing and energies balanced for the busy holiday. For more information, call 909-624-7770 or go to aikoinstitute.

LIBRARIES
ONTARIO Nov. 4 Employment workshop 10 a.m., Ovitt Family Community Library, 215 E. C St. Library staff will help attendees file an unemployment application online and design a resume. Participants will become familiar with local and federal resources and the California Employment Development Department.

ARTS CALENDAR
‘Divinity Degenerate’ 8 a.m., University of La Verne, Tall Wall Space Gallery, 1950 Third St. The exhibit is an installation project by Mark Dean Veca and is on display through May 30. The gallery is open from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays or by appointment.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
San Dimas Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast 7:30 a.m., San Dimas Golf Course, 2100 Terrebonne Ave. City Manager Blaine Michaelis will give an update on city projects that involve the business community. For more information, visit www. cityofsandimas.

60th Holiday Homes Tour planned
The Auxiliary of Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center will host its 60th annual Holiday Homes Tour on Sunday, Dec. 8. Four homes, in Claremont and La Verne, will be featured on the tour as well as the La Verne Community Center. The center will host a Tea House where guests can relax with tea, cookies, live music and holiday gift shopping.

HOME OF THE WEEK
This two-story home sits on a prominent corner lot in North La Verne. It is completely renovated and has found a new owner. It was listed at $849,800 and sold 43 days later at $825,000. The 2,915-square-foot home, which was built in 1981, features four bedrooms and 3.

REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
CLAREMONT 779 W. Seventh St. DATE: Sept. 18 PRICE: $560,000 BUYER/SELLER: Kevin Moffett and Corinna Vallianatos/ Katherine Carothers (trustee), Thomas Carothers (trustee) and Margaret E. Carothers (family trust) BED/BATH/SQ. FT.: 3/2.0/1,458.

Holiday season a perfect time to buy new homes
First of all, sellers on the market at the end of the year are usually tired of showing their property and just want it sold. We see more price reductions in November and December than any other time of the year, and it is an excellent time to pick up a good bargain.