Musician-turned-author Jerry Burgan appearing at Glendora Librar
Adult Literacy Program Coordinator Mary Pat Dodson is using the “Little Free Library” campaign to draw attention to the need for adult literacy programs that help adults who struggle with reading.

Sharing the flavor with local vintner
I chose to head train my vines so my children can play around the vines. When the canopy is developed, they love to play and hide in the foliage. Once the fruit is developed, watching for pests, fungus, checking the brix are activities that build a sense of anticipation of the harvest.

Two big nights at the Fair!
Two big nights at the Fair!.

Pomona Unified launches dual language immersion program
The Pomona Unified School District has launched a dual language immersion program at Westmont Elementary, where students will learn how to read, write and communicate effectively in an English- and Spanish-language setting..

Upland Rotary preps for annual Western Roundup fundraiser
The event will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 11, at Sweet Pea Ranch, 2901 N. Mountain Ave., Upland. Proceeds will benefit the Upland Rotary Foundation, which supports more than 10 local and international community foundations..

Citrus College scholars honored
The scholarships were awarded to students at various stages of their college journey – including new transfers to four-year colleges and universities, students continuing their education at Citrus College, and recent high school graduates beginning their higher education journey.

Armstrong Garden Centers greets change of seasons
The first of the fall events will be Gardenfest, a familyfriendly celebration that will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, at all 31 store locations throughout California. Guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers, refreshments and wine, all while checking out Armstrong Garden Centers’ best fall flowers, plants and pumpkins.

SPECIAL EVENTS
All-You-Can-Carry- Pumpkin Promotion; Pumpkin Planter Class Sunday, Oct. 19:.

Dancers ‘Happy’ to help raise funds
The hospital submitted a video that features hospital employees, breast cancer survivors and firefighters dancing to the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. They all wore pink exam gloves to celebrate hope for a cure through the joy of dancing and honor all those affected by the disease.

Book-Enders: ‘Rebecca’ by Daphne Du Maurier
The Upland Public Library will hold its Book-Enders meeting. Participants will discuss “Rebecca” by Daphne Du Maurier. For more information, visit www.ci.upland.ca.us.

LIBRARIES
ONTARIO Sept. 22 Online Employment Workshop 10 a.m., Ovitt Family Community Library, 215 E. C St. A free Online Employment workshop, for ages 18 and older, will teach participants about “filing online unemployment applications and designing resumes,” according to Ovitt Family Community Library.

Friendship Garden Club
p.m., Covina Woman’s Club, 128 S. San Jose Ave. Friendship Garden Club will hold its first meeting at the Covina Woman’s Clubhouse, presented by Bobby West of the Whittier Begonia Society. A formal tea presented by a committee member will soon follow after the meeting.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
CLAREMONT Sept. 22 Look Good, Feel Better 10 a.m., Pomona Valley Hospital Cancer Care Center, 1910 Royalty Drive Pomona Valley Hospital Cancer Care Center is holding a special event, Look Good, Feel Better. The event focuses on personal appearance for women undergoing cancer treatment.

Feeling brave? Take a Claremont Ghost Walk
Every tour will visit nine haunts, including village businesses and college destinations. The experienced, professional docents have researched and written the stories based on information and experiences of Village business owners and Claremont college personnel.

LIBRARIES
Super Smash Bros Tournaments 4 p.m., Ovitt Family Community Library, 215 E. C St. The Ovitt Family Community Library will hold Super Smash Bros Tournaments, for ages 13 to 18 years. Registration is required. For more information, visit www. ci.ontario.ca.us or call 909-395-2228.

1694 Clemson Ave., Claremont
The property at 1694 Clemson Ave. in Claremont listed at $598,500 and sold for $565,000 after 67 days on the market. Featuring five bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with 2,268 square feet over construction built in 1964, the stately two-story occupies a sweeping corner lot with mature trees, covered patio and back gardens.

ARTS CALENDAR
GLENDORA Oct. 4 ‘Emerging American Voices’ 8 p.m., Citrus College, 1000 W. Foothill Blvd. The Citrus Theatre Arts Department presents “Emerging American Voices,” a performance by Citrus College students at Citrus Little Theatre. Tickets are $10 to $12. For more information, visit www.

Fall housing forecast: My favorite season
Nationwide, the Federal Reserve says the housing market “lost traction” during the first half of 2014, with underperformance in residential construction and low household formation. It is true that 2014 looks a little ho hum compared with last year’s, double digit price appreciation and near record inventory lows.