National CORE opens San Emi special-needs development in Montcla
Two months ago, Shaneika Johnson was homeless, spending some nights in a shelter and others on the streets. She stopped by the office of an apartment complex under construction to see if she could somehow qualify to live there..

KABOOM at Fairplex – the best fireworks show in Southern Calif
This year’s theme is “Star Spangled Spectacular.” Pyro Spectaculars by Souza, the premier fireworks company in the nation, will perform the honors with one of the largest fireworks celebrations around — a patriotic panorama featuring dazzling aerial and ground displays.

Former Citrus singer to debut in Sting’s Broadway play
Shawna Hamic – who graduated from Citrus College in 1998 and has performed in regional productions such as “Twist – An American Musical” (directed by Debbie Allen) and “Once Upon a Mattress” – successfully landed a role in a new Broadway musical...

Cucamonga Lions help build 2015 Tournament of Roses float with t
“Inspiring Challenges” will be the theme of the Lions Club’s 2015 Tournament of Roses float entry. The float depicts five challenging recre ational activities that Lions around the world provide for hundreds of thousands of blind and visually impaired individuals.

Bagging childhood hunger through Kids Pack program
But for about 17,000 school children in our community, unbelievably, food is not always a given. The diverse options many of us enjoy are sim ply not available to these young, active minds and bodies. Not only is eating out - even at a fast food joint - a rare special treat, but food is often scarce at home, too.

BRIEF
San Dimas’ Music in the Park Concert Series will continue through Aug. 6 and include groups such as “The Answer,” “The Doo Way Riders” and “Blue Breeze Band.”.

Upland High School names Cameron new principal
“Garry brings a wealth of the crucial leadership skills and experiences that we were looking for in this position,” said Upland Unified School District Superintendent Nancy Kelly. “We searched for someone who will be invested in maximizing the potential of all students, as well as the potential of Upland High School.

Prime Healthcare hospitals train, certify for community safety
“As sister facilities, we rely on each other and will be called upon to assist in an emergency/ disaster,” said Cambria Boyer, a team leader and Emergency Preparedness Program Manager for San Dimas Community Hospital and Montclair Hospital Medical Center.

Summer evening concerts held at Heritage Park
Concert sponsors include Cal Recycle, Fairplex, Henderson Insurance, La Verne Brewing Co., La Verne Community News, McLay Services, Sanders Towing, TK Print Management, Waste Management and Yogurtland..

Family Movies
The Colony High Branch Library will hold a Family Movies for all ages. The screening is free. For more information, visit www.ci.ontario.ca.us.

LIBRARIES
ONTARIO June 30 Online employment workshop 10 a.m., Ovitt Family Community Library, 215 E. C St. An online employment workshop, for ages 18 and older, participants will learn about “filing online unemployment applications and designing resumes,” according to the Ovitt Family Community Library.

Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
The city of Upland will present its Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Upland High School. For more information, call 909-204-4465 or visit www. uplandchamber.org..

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
LA VERNE June 29 Club meeting 2 p.m., La Verne Bicycle Coalition, 2705 Mountain View Drive The La Verne Bicycle Coalition will meet at the Hillcrest Homes Meeting House. The group is open to cyclists and those interested in bicycle and pedestrian safety.

Connie Layne
June 29: ‘A Playful Primitive’ exhibition and sale Noon, American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave. The American Museum of Ceramic Art will feature an exhibit and sale by Connie Layne: “A Playful Primitive.” Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.

ARTS CALENDAR
‘La Catrina’ Noon, American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave. American Museum Ceramic Art is featuring an exhibit titled “La Catrina.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
2427 Michigan Drive DATE: May 22 PRICE: N/A BUYER/SELLER: Joyce G. and Larry W. McGhee/ Larry W. McGhee and Joyce G. McGhee Trust of 2012, Joyce G. Maghee (trustee) and Larry W. McGhee (trustee) BED/BATH/SQ. FT.: 4/3/2,276.

635 Ridgefield Drive, Claremont
This updated ranch home near Sumner Elementary School was listed at $499,000 and sold for the same price after 37 days on market. It features granite counters, a kitchen bay window and large backyard with a covered patio. It was built in 1957 on a 10,147-square-foot lot and includes 1,500 square feet with four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

When to upgrade household appliances
If you are handy, the problem might be something you can fix yourself by checking online do-it-yourself websites and repair forums. Factor in the appliance’s history. If your machine has required repairs in the past or is a model that has a poor track record, you may want to get a new one.