Paving the way
Ruvolo has dysautonomia, an illness that causes extreme fatigue, bouts of pain and what’s described as a mental fog. It was enough to keep her bedridden for most of her high school experience, and it still shapes the way she deals with her day-today routine.

Scott’s ‘Natural History’ exhibit captures the living and
Though the images border on surreal, there’s no photo editing involved. Scott shot all of the photos in-camera with a single exposure, relying heavily on the flash placement and reflection to achieve the necessary effect..

Spring ahead: Gardening without guesswork
First, spend a little time preparing your soil. This will have a huge payoff in plant longevity and flower and vegetable production. The rule is “feed the soil, and the soil will feed your plants.” It’s more than just feeding, though.

OFF THE VINE
Groomy, as he is affectionately called by insiders, is one of the world’s famous “flying winemakers” with over three decades experience producing fine wines, including a flavorful California cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Merlot and Petite Sirah.

BRIEFS
Partners Kelly Mullarney and Dean Simon set out to deliver a chefdriven coffee experience that would be bold and complex enough to stand up to and complement the flavors on the Bruxie menu. The locally-roasted specialty coffee features a proprietary blend of 100 percent fair trade imported coffee beans.

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Foundation to host 20th an
“Heartbeat Gala is a very successful, fun event and an immensely necessary fundraiser for the cardiac health of this community,” said Don Kendrick, chairman for the 2014 Heartbeat Gala. Kendrick is the mayor of La Verne and the second vice president of PVHMC Foundation Board of Directors.

Paradise of fruit and flower: Armstrong Nursery and the 20th Cen
Arriving in the Model Colony of Ontario, Calif., in 1889 with only $23 to his name, Armstrong eventually created an enterprise that tapped into California’s bountiful landscape, established himself as a world famous nurseryman, and earned Ontario international recognition.

Poetry Workshop and Open Mic
Poetr Workshop and Open M c w ll be offered at the Colon H gh Branch L brar . Poet M chael Cooper w ll lead the event. For more nformat on, v s t www.c .ontar o.ca. s..

LIBRARIES
RANCHO CUCAMONGA March 10 Bouncing Babies Storytime 10 a.m., Pa l A. B ane L brar , 12505 C lt ral Center Dr ve Bo nc ng Bab es Stor t me w ll be held at the Pa l A. B ane L brar . Th s nteract ve stor t me s for ages 23 months and o nger. Reg strat on s req red.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
LA VERNE March 9 Spirit of Ireland 6 p.m., University of La Verne, 1950 Third St. The University of La Verne is holding a special performance, Spirit of Ireland. The event will feature university faculty member Michael Ryan on lead vocals and guitar, as well as Irish dance and music performances.

Claremont Pie Festival
The second annual Claremont Pie Festival will take place at and around the Claremont Depot. The event will feature a pie baking contest, pie eating contest, demonstrations, parade and more. For more information, visit www. claremontpiefestival.com or email Annika Corbin at info@ilikepienow.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
233 N. Country Club Road DATE: Jan. 28 PRICE: N/A BUYER/SELLER: Joann Elizabeth Douglass (trustee), Roy Edward Douglass (trustee) and the Roy Edward Douglass and Joann Elizabeth Douglass Joint (living trust)/Joann E. Douglass, Roy Edward Douglass and Roy Edward Douglass BED/BATH/SQ.

Smoke alarm specifications changed
Another new law approved for California homeowners and landlords has changed the specifications for smoke alarm installations. Starting July 1, the State Fire Marshal will not approve a battery-operated smoke alarm unless it contains a non-replaceable, non-removable battery capable of powering the smoke alarm for at least 10 years.

237 W. Fourth St., San Dimas
This cute cottage in Old Town San Dimas has updated plumbing and electrical, as well as a two-car garage. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this 1,154-square-foot home was built in 1937 on a 7,071-square-foot lot. It was listed at $365,000 and sold 13 days later for $355,000.

Let’s Dance!
The Pomona College presents Let’s Dance! a performance by Claremont Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Associate Conductor Ruth Charloff. Musical selections will include “Four Cornish Dances, Op.91” by Malcolm Arnold, “Marosszek Dances” by Zoltan Kodaly, “Shepherd’s Hey” by Percy Grainger, “Pavane in F sharp minor, Op.

ARTS CALENDAR
ONTARIO March 9 ‘Out and About’ Noon, Chaffey Community Museum of Art, 217 S. Lemon Ave. The Chaffey Community Museum of Art Spotlight Gallery is featuring an exhibit titled “Out and About.