Miriam Perez: No substitute for inspiration, hard work
A recent recipient of the Elly Graham Scholarship – a fitting reward considering Graham’s own contributions to special education – Perez is working on starting a nonprofit organization that will help fund field trips for students in special education programs at public schools.

The Meeting Place – Upland’s incubator of greatness
From legendary folk singer/songwriter Buffy St. Marie to a young Bluegrass group called The Kentucky Colonels that featured young guitar legend Clarence White, The Meeting Place drew talent from the worldrenowned education complex stretching from Cal Poly Pomona to the University of La Verne to the Claremont Colleges and Chaffey Community College.

Succulents and cacti: plants for the Internet age
It’s easy to see why succulents and cacti are at the top of every time-starved gardener’s shopping list. They’re some of the lowest-care plants around and provide instant gratification. What you buy is what you’re going to have – at least until they bloom.

GLENDORA PUBLIC LIBRARY
GLENDORA PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Back home, with lessons from where family comes from
At a gathering of 50 extended family members, my youngest son tugged my sleeve to ask me why all my relatives are Chinese. Hopefully this will no longer be a question for him after this vacation and all the memorable experiences..

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
964 N. Easley Canyon Road DATE: May 28 PRICE: N/A BUYER/SELLER: Michele Anne Assael-Shafia (tr stee), Shafia Family Tr st and Mark Steven Shafia (tr stee)/Michele Anne Assael-Shafia and Mark Steven Shafia BED/BATH/SQ. FT.: 3/3/3,307.

150 Calle Rosa, San Dimas
This Contemporary, two-story home in Via Verde Legends has soaring ceilings, a master bedroom balcony, and feat res a large lot with a pool and spa. B ilt in 1994 on a 9,372-sq are-foot lot, the home has 2,331 sq are feet with three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.

Chill out: Ways to beat the heat at home
The Fourth of July marks the real beginning of summer and higher temps in our inland valleys. But keeping your cool this summer doesn’t mean you have to pay a fortune to keep the air conditioning running day and night. How can you stay comfortable and save energy?.

Claremont Symphony Orchestra recreates first summer concert
The concert will feature audience favorites, including medleys from “Oklahoma” and “My Fair Lady,” as well as patriotic music and light classics, conducted by CSO Music Director Robert Sage..

Inland residents honored as Women of Distinction
The 10th annual Women of Distinction Ceremony and Dinner was held recently to honor 75 women from around the 23rd State Senate District for their work in the community. More than 350 guests filled the hall at the National Orange Show to mark the occasion.

TuttiMangia: Maine’s finest lobster without the journey
The Claremont Village fine dining restaurant, wine and martini bar has brought a unique twist to this festive gathering. The feast’s threecourses include steamed Clams, summer salad, a full 1.5-pound Maine Lobster dinner with all the fixings, dessert and a new, seasonal Martini.

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.

Family Day at AMOCA
Art, 399 N. Garey Ave. Family Day at the American Musuem of Ceramic Art has been scheduled, intended for all ages. The event includes a tribute to Juan Posada’s “La Catrina.” For more information, visit www.amoca.org.

Art Days
La Verne Library will host Art Days for ages 3 to 19 years. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.colapublib.org.

LIBRARIES
GLENDORA June 7 Super 8 Day Sale – craft and decorating books 10 a.m., Glendora Public Library, 140 S. Glendora Ave. The Glendora Public Library will hold Super 8 Day Sale - craft and decorating books. For more information, visit www.cityofglendora.org.