2nd Story Gallery
Art shows, museum tours available
The Walker House, at 121 N. San Dimas Ave., houses the San Dimas Historical Society and the San Dimas Festival of Arts. Both organizations provide activities and information about the historic landmark.
The San Dimas Festival of Arts brings an enjoyable cultural event to the community each month with the staging of art exhibits in the 2nd Story Gallery. The art shows are free of charge and held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second and third Friday and Saturday of each month. Artist receptions with wine and hors d’oeuvres are held on Friday evenings.
The San Dimas Historical Society Museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month. The museum is also open in conjunction with the 2nd Story Gallery.
The Historical Society also hosts docentled tours of the Walker House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of every month. Reservations are not required but recommended.
For more information about the Historical Society Museum and tours, call 909-592-1190. For more information about the 2nd Story Gallery, call 909-599-5374.
Scholarship assistance offered for San Dimas youth activities
A scholarship assistance program is available for San Dimas families to help pay for city-sponsored recreation activities, such as karate, basketball, jazz dance, music or day camp.
The San Dimas Parks and Recreation Departments Youth Assistance Scholarship Program is made available by Community Development Block Grant funds.
The program encourages participation from households who could otherwise not afford the city’s recreation activities fees.
Households who meet the income level limits can apply through the Parks and Recreation Department for an activity scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based on need and typically cover half of the activity fee. There is a scholarship limit per household and documentation of residency in San Dimas and income of all household members is required.
For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 909-394-6230.
