Does a gangster’s ghost haunt the I-10 Freeway?
When former Mafia snitch Jimmy “The Weasel” Fratianno published “The Last Mafioso” in 1981, he alleged a “gangster graveyard” near a reputed Mafia winery in Rancho Cucamonga in which executed mobsters were disposed of in improvised graves in the winery’s vineyards.

John Svenson: ‘For the Love of Wood’
Over a lifetime of creating sculpture in many media, John Svenson’s work in wood stands out and expresses his love for this living material..

Students bring new arts center to life
Parents and teachers filled the nearly 700-seat, $28 million, four-story performing arts center for the debut evening performances. The center, on the campus of San Dimas High School, will be used by all elementary, middle and high schools in the Bonita Unified School District, and is booked every day for the next year, officials said.

Art under the olive trees
Some local residents still recall the popular Art Fiesta held through the 1950s. Since 2011, the Claremont Museum of Art has continued the tradition with Claremont area artists showing their work under the shady olive trees of the beautifully restored Padua Hills Theatre.

Making college and career a reality
Although we have some terrific colleges and universities in our backyard, this region still struggles with low overall educational attainment rates. For the San Bernardino-Riverside area, just 35 percent of high school graduates enroll in college, compared with 61 percent nationally.

Glendora Kiwaniannes’ Appraisal Fair set Nov. 2
An antique buffet, porcelain collectibles, a favorite painting, glittering costume jewelry: Are your treasures and family heirlooms worth more than you think? Come to the 10th Annual Kiwanis Club of Glendora Kiwaniannes’ Afternoon of Antiquity Appraisal Fair to find out.

Anonymous $10 million donation to fund new housing at Scripps
The residence hall will provide additional space for students currently living in off-campus housing, reduce the number of double and triple occupancy rooms, and provide flexibility to respond to the significant increase in the number of applicants to Scripps.

Customer Service Week celebrates employees, clients
“We are thrilled with the response from our customers during National Customer Service Week,” commented CVWD Board President Oscar Gonzalez. “Not only did customers come in to receive their free hose nozzle, but they are attuned to our current drought situation and were very interested in receiving conservation information.

Faire offers unique way to give gifts
To add to the festivities, lunch will be served on the courtyard. Diners’ donations enable the youth of the church to sponsor families at Christmas time through Inland Valley Hope Partners. The money is used to buy gifts, household goods, and food for families in need.

Getting closer: Light rail from Pasadena to Azusa
With two strikes of the ceremonial golden hammer by the track crew foreman and Monrovia resident Elias Avila, the final e-clip was installed, marking completion of all 28 miles of light rail track needed for the Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Pasadena to Azusa.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
2235 Swiftwater Way DATE: Sept. 15 PRICE: $1.09 million BUYER/SELLER: Deborah S. Edwards (trustee), John D. Edwards (trustee) and John D. Edwards and Deborah S. Edwards Family Trust/Anni T. Boyle (trustee), Christopher J. Boyle (trustee) and Boyle Family Trust BED/BATH/SQ.

Tour de Foothills
Claremont Village Square is holding a Tour de Foothills bicycle event. Registration is required and fees start at $70. For more information, visit www.claremontchamber.org.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
CLAREMONT Oct. 27 Look Good…Feel Better 10 a.m., Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, 1798 N. Garey Ave. Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center is hosting a class, Look Good…Feel Better. Registration is required. The class will cover women’s personal appearance while going through cancer treatments, according to the hospital.

Veterans Memorial Pavers
La Verne Community Services Department will display new pavers at the Veterans Memorial during the Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Hall. Orders will be accepted through Tuesday, Sep. 30. The cost ranges from $150 to $400. For more information, call 909-596-8700 or visit www.

Teen L.A.B.
The Upland Public Library will hold Teen L.A.B. For more information, visit www.ci.upland.ca.us.

LIBRARIES
Trick or Treat Infant and Toddler Storytime 10:30 a.m., Glendora Public Library, 140 S. Glendora Ave. The Glendora Public Library will hold Trick or Treat Infant and Toddler Storytime. Children can come to the event dress in costume. For more information, visit www.

‘Little Shop of Horrors’
“Little Shop of Horrors” will be performed at Citrus College Haugh Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 to $22. For more information, visit www.citruscollege.edu.

Beethoven Cello Sonatas
E. Fourth St. The Bridges Hall of Music presents Complete Cello Sonatas of Beethoven, a performance by Roger Lebow and Phillip Young..

ARTS CALENDAR
‘Pictures of Everything’ 11 a.m., University of La Verne, 1950 Third St. The University of La Verne’s Harris Gallery will host an exhibit, “Pictures of Everything,” featuring the work of 10 artists. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.

ARTS CALENDAR
First St. Claremont Heritage will host its Guided Walking Tour. Meeting at Claremont Depot, docent Ginger Elliott will lead the group. Tickets are $5 per person. For more information, visit www. claremontheritage.org. scheduled to speak at Pomona College Hahn Building on “Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons: Nature, Literature, and the Arts.

‘Cabaret’
Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.: Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive “Cabaret” will be performed by Broadway at the Gardens at Lewis Family Playhouse. Tickets are $28 and $30. For more information, call 909-477-2752sfamilyplayhouse.com..