COMMUNITY CALENDAR
AZUSA May 30
“Sounds of Africa” 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Munson University, 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa. Windsong Southland Chorale, based in La Verne, and I Want To Help Africa, based in Claremont present “Sounds of Africa.” The program is comprised of African music seldom heard here, researched and selected by Windsong Artistic Director Dr. Janet Harms. Nathan Pinto, Jack Dimmock, Brandon Victorio, and Collin Nixon, Bonita High School percussion students of Jeff Bird, take part in the concerts, as well as Windsong’s outstanding long-time accompanist, Felix Macovei. Tickets: Call (909) 983-9879, marilynsousa011@gmail. com, or online at www. iwanttohelpafrica.org.
Advance tickets are $15, $10 for students, and $30 for families with children ages 6-18. All tickets are $20 at the door.
BALDWIN PARK July 14
The Summer Fun Fundraiser will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Arts & Recreation Center, Celebrity Hall, 14403- Baldwin Park. Please join and lots of fun. Open tours of the museum will be given. Families are welcome. Please call (626) 241-1620 for more information.
CLAREMONT 8 a.m. Sundays, 131 S. Spring St. For more information, call 909- 626-3066 or visit www. claremontcalendar.com
May 28 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., CGU Descombes Quad. Races start at 1 p.m.
May 29 for Sycamore Elementary School will be 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Pomona College Edmunds Ballroom. KCAL Reporter T.J. Wait will host, supported auctioneer Mark Schoeman and DJ Ron Coleman. Bidding will include an original Milford Zornes watercolor and a signed Millard Sheets artist proof, among other works by noted artists. The event features dinner, live and silent auction and dancing. Tickets should be purchased no later than May 27. See sycamorecelebrates.org for information. will host art-making activities for visitors of all ages, 3:30 p.m. at ART in the Park, Memorial Park at 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. The StART It Up exhibition, presented by the Claremont Museum of Art, will be on view in the nearby Claremont Heritage Ginger Elliott Exhibition Center. The exhibition will also be open on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 from noon to 5 p.m.
May 30 sponsored by Crossroads Inc., 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cahuilla Park, corner of Indian Hill Blvd and Scripps Drive. Over 100 spaces, great deals on a large variety of items including clothing, toys, tools and household items. Admission is free to the public. Water and snacks will be provided. Spaces are now on sale and $20 for any additional spaces up to six spaces total. For information call (909) 626-7847.
May 31 conducted by Roger Samuel and Clyde Mitchell, will present its Season Finale Concert on Sunday, May 31, 7 p.m. at Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College, 150 E. Fourth Street. The soloist for the concert will be CYMO Concerto Competition winner Rachel Koh, performing the Rococo Variations by Tchaikovsky for cello and orchestra. Other selections will include: Festive Overture by Shostakovich, The Firebird Suite by Stravinsky, and Symphony No. 5 by Beethoven. Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free tickets will be given out beginning at 6 p.m. a the Claremont Community Foundation and the Claremont Educational Foundation, will be 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hotel Casa 425 in the Claremont village. Event includes a wine, craft beer and spirit tasting along with food from several local area restaurants and live jazz music by the Brandon Bernstein Trio. Tickets are $75 per person. For tickets visit www.claremonteducationalfoundation.org.
June 4-7
Eco-Series presents lectures by leading Environmentalists, Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College. June 4, 7 p.m.: Bill McKibben discusses “Climate Warming as a Crisis of Civilization.” June 5, 9 a.m.: John Cobb presents “A Response to the Global Crisis,” and at 7 p.m. Vandana Shiva presents “The Misuse of Science in the Global Crisis.” June 6, 9 a.m.: Herman Daly presents “Ecological Economics,” and at 7 p.m. Sheri Liao presents “Ecological Politics.” June 7, 9 a.m.: Wes Jackson presents “Ecological Agriculture.” The lecture series is a part of “Seizing an Alternative: Toward an Environmental Civilization.”
June 13 Claremont Library presents
Charles P. Hobbs, author of The Hidden History of Transportation in Los
Angeles, 2 p.m. in the Claremont Library meeting room. He will through
Claremont and Pomona, Red Cars, buses, the I-10, and more. The Claremont
Library is open Monday- Tuesday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday 11
a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday- Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m.
to 5 p.m., at 208 N. Harvard Ave. For more information, please call
(909) 621-4902 or visit colapublib.org.
Through Aug. 2 at
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden unites science education and hands-on
fun for visitors of all ages. Hundreds temporary enclosure home this
spring and summer. Visitors can walk among the and the California native
plants that they depend on for food. Daily 10 a.m.-3 p.m., closed July
4. Tickets $2 per person in addition to standard Garden admission
COVINA May 28
Friendship Garden Club invites
all gardeners who live near the Covina Woman’s’ Clubhouse, at 128 S.
San Jose, Covina, to attend the May 28 monthly meeting. Please arrive by
noon and bring a salad for the salad bar potluck luncheon. The meeting
will include decorated hat parade. If you don’t have a hat, still come
and enjoy this day.
COVINA HILLS May 25 Celebrate the USA - will
travel to Forest Lawn in Covina Hills for a Memorial Day commemoration.
All are invited to honor Americans who gave their lives for our
country. Attendees will meet at 8:30 a.m. at Park Christian Fellowship,
5559 Park Place in Chino, to car pool and caravan, or, meet at Forest
Lawn at 9:15 a.m. For more information, see the Facebook page
CelebrateTheUSA, or call Carol at (951) 415-4507.
FONTANA June 1
United Way 2015 Caring Hearts Golf Tournament will
be 8 a.m. at Sierra Lakes Golf Club. All proceeds will help
disadvantaged children and their families in the Inland Empire.
Individual players, foursomes, sponsorships, and lunch opportunities
available. For more information contact Dennis Shearer at (909)
944-4100.
GLENDORA Local authors wanted at Glendora Library. The
library and the GPL Friends Foundation will host “Meet Your Local
Medical assistant students show their skills, 1968-69. Citrus College,
Hayden Memorial Library May Citrus College: A Century of Academic presents
the story of the oldest community college in Los Angeles the state.
From modest beginnings, the college has grown into the vibrant, diverse,
awardwinning, and highly respected institution that it is today. The
Glendora Museum currently is highlighting 100 years of Citrus College
history, and is open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Authors”
as part of their Authors and Artist series, Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. at the Glendora Public Library, 140 S. Glendora Ave. If
you are a local published author and would like to promote your books,
please e-mail gplfriendsfoundation@
glendoralibrary.org or call at (626) 852-4872 to receive the guidelines
and an application. Request for applications must be received by
Friday, May 15.
Glendora Historical Museum welcomes
exploration of Glendora history on the 4th Friday of the month. The
museum is open for research from 2 p.m. to 4 pm. You can search from the
staff, listen to stories or view interviews on tape of Glendora’s more
colorful residents, or you can just spend more time viewing the displays
showcasing Glendora’s history. Call (626) 963-0419 for more
information.
GFWC Federated East Valley Woman’s Club is
looking for members. The organization meets on month at the Peppertree
Café, 1020 Route 66 in Glendora. With a motto of “Unity in Diversity,”
we promote education, families, conservation, seniors and participation
in the arts. Meetings begin with 6 p.m. dinner and activities at 7 p.m.
For more information call (9090 260-6729.
LA VERNE Old Town La Verne
Fresh Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, D and Third Streets in La Verne, rain or shine. June 7 Join the La Verne Church of the Brethren Sanctuary
Choir, Niké St. Clair, Director with Composer Shawn Kirchner as
Accompanist, for the Quasquicentennial Concert, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 7,
Celebrating the Genius of All God’s Creation. The church is located at
2425 E St., La Verne, California 91750. No admission charge (Freewill
offering at intermission). Light refreshments to be served on the church
patio following the concert.
Featured
selections are Songs of Ascent (Selected movements) by Shawn Kirchner.
Also to be performed is Rejoice in the Lamb by Benjamin Britten.
MONTCLAIR Through May 24 sociation will debut the 34th “Annual Pomona
Valley Art Association Open Juried Show” at their new location in the
Montclair Plaza. This prestigious show is the oldest and largest in the
Inland Empire. PVAA is honored to have wellknown artist/designer Tony
Sheets, the son of famed California artist Millard Sheets, as the judge
for this year’s show. The show will run through May 24 with an Opening
Reception 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 8. 
ONTARIO Through June 7 Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA)
presents Mid Valley Arts League 62nd Member Exhibition, a juried
exhibition featuring work produced by members at all levels. CCMA is
open noon to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, year round except
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Located at 217 S. Lemon Ave., Ontario. Call (909) 463-3733.
POMONA Summer
Casa Colina Outdoor Adventures will
present the 20th Land Meets Sea Sports Camp, Aug. 5-7 in Long Beach at
Marine Stadium and other sites in the area. For more information about
attending the camp, sponsorship opportunities, or to offer your
assistance as a volunteer, please call Casa Colina’s Outdoor 596-7733,
Ext. 4131.
FAIRPLEX EVENTS May 21-25 Mission Circuit Dog Show, 9
a.m.-6 p.m. The show returns for its annual Memorial Day weekend event
with competitions and winners. Free admission. Parking $10 at Gate 17 on
Fairplex Dr. May 29-June 7 Giant RV Show returns 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the White Ave. lot. Parking at prevailing rates at Gate 9. June Food Truck Thursdays return
to the Fairplex lower administration lot through August; 5:30- 8:30
p.m. Admission and parking is free through Gate 1 on McKinley Ave.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
May 30 Arturo Sandoval has
made his presence known as a guardian of horn and a renowned classical
musician. The 10-time Grammy Award winner performs 8 p.m. Saturday, May
30 at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.
The Box through Friday from noon to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with free parking available. For additional
information or to purchase tickets visit www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com or call (909) 477-2752 or (877) 858-8422.
SAN DIMAS Ongoing and seasonal San Dimas Historical Society, the Walker House, 121 N. San Dimas Ave. The San Dimas Historical Society preserves the history of
San Dimas by bringing together those people interested in Southern
California regional history, especially the history of San Dimas. They
continuously discover and collect items which illustrate the history of
San Dimas. Museum and Gift Shop hours are Tuesday and Thursday 1 p.m. to
4 p.m.; the second and third Friday and Saturday 5:30 p.m. to 8:30
p.m., and the fourth Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
San Dimas Farmer’s Market, 4
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April through September, City Hall
Parking Lot 245 E growers sell all of your favorite California fruits,
Enjoy a variety of BBQ delights, tamales, funnel cakes, roasted corn and
many other delicious treats prepared for your enjoyment. There are also
many vendors who display a variety of hand crafted items for gift
giving or family home décor.
UPLAND June 6 Upland Adopt a Soldier Military Banner Program fundraiser
will be 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Magnolia Recreation
Center. The theme is “Viva Las Vegas” featuring Carlson Casino Parties
for an evening of fun and excitement. For information, contact Lisa
Monforte at (909) 985-5429. July 18 Doo-wop groups and solo artists from
the 1950s and 1960s will perform 7 p.m. at the Upland Highlander
Auditorium. The Golden Era of Doo-Wop presents: The Flamingos featuring
Terry Johnson, The Tokens, Jimmy Clanton and Kathy Young, performing
memorable doo-wop hits. Tickets may be purchased online at www.affordablemusicproductions.com or by calling 1-888-718-4253.
UPLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
One-derful Ones Storytime is
10 a.m. or 11 a.m. Wednesdays at The Brodie Room in Upland Public
Library, 450 N Euclid Ave., through May 13. This lapsit storytime is for
one-year-olds and a parent to discover the joys of books and libraries
through songs, nursery rhymes and lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Toddlertime is
9:30 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays at The Brodie Room through May 12, for
children between the ages of 2 and 3 accompanied by an adult. Enjoy
stories, stories, puppet, and is approximately 25 minutes. Preschool Storytime is
Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. at The Brodie Room through May 12,
for children ages 3 to 5. The program lasts approximately 45 minutes. Afterschool Adventures are
enjoyed Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. at The Brodie Room through May 13 for
beginning reader’s ages 5 to 9. Enjoy great stories, a snack, and a fun
take home craft. P.J. Storytime is for the whole family Thursdays
at 6 p.m. at The Brodie Room in Upland Public Library. Put on something
comfy, curl up at the library and listen to some great bedtime stories.
Bilingual Storytime is Mondays at 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The
Brodie Room in Upland Public Library through May 11. Stories will be
read in English and in Spanish. Paw Stars Saturday of the
month from 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Children’s section of the
library Upland Public Library. Paw Stars gives children the opportunity
to strengthen their reading skills by reading to one of our registered
therapy dogs. This is a drop-in program. Book to Movie family
Sunday of the month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in The Brodie Room at Upland
Public Library. Take a break and watch a movie at the library for a relaxing and fun
afternoon. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a movie that will
make you laugh, cry, squeal, or dream.
Level Up Tween Programs are
Thursdays 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in The Brodie Room through May 24. Calling
all “Tweens” in grades 4 through 6, this program is just for you! Join
us on Thursdays for games, crafts and snacks.
Teen Gaming is
held the month from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Carnegie Cultural
Center, 123 D Street, Upland. Get your game on with our brand new Wii-U.
A Teen Movie is shown from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month in the Carnegie Cultural Center. Adult Programs Computer Classes are every Monday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in The Brodie Room, If the there will not be class on
Movie Night for Grownups is
every third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. in The Brodie Room. Come
and mingle with other adults in our wonderful community for a
spectacular Classic Movie Night! Free tasty popcorn will be provided.
Through June 4 The 67th Annual Mt. San Antonio College Student Art Exhibition runs
through June 4 in the Mt. SAC Art Gallery. This exhibit is free and
open to the public. The annual show is a juried event and features the
best original work by Mt. SAC art, photography, and animation students.
Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Evening hours are held on Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. For more
information, call the Art Gallery at (909) 274-4328.
ULV ongoing galleries Irene Carlson Gallery of
Photography exhibit: “Photography and the Everyday” through May 29.
This exhibition, curated by Visiting Professor of Photography Stacey
McCarroll Cutshaw, aims to present a modest portrait of everyday life
conveyed through the photographic lens. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or by
appointment, Monday through Friday. Information: Gary Colby,
909-448-4070 or gcolby@laverne.edu Tall Wall Space, solo
art exhibit, “Radius Abstractus” by Augusto Sandroni, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday in the Art and Communications building through May
30. Sandroni, a native of Brazil, works intuitively with mundane
nontraditional processes and materials, such as industrial tape,
aluminum foil, cardboard, burlap and fabric paints. Information: Dion
Johnson, 909-448-4383, djohnson@laverne.edu.
Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards, is
seeking nominations for its 2015 celebration to honor the region’s top
entrepreneurs. The event is presented by the Inland Empire Center for
Entrepreneurship (IECE) at California State University, San Bernardino.
Nominations are being accepted until July 31, and can be made directly
through the awards program website at www. inlandspiritawards.com.
Dubbed by attendees and past award recipients as the “Oscars of
business,” the 13th annual event will be on Nov. 10 at the Riverside
Convention Center.
May A.E. Van Fleet, a
Cal State San Bernardino graduate student in program, will exhibit his
mixed-media art installation through May 27 as a culminating master’s
project to complete his degree. “The Hero’s Journey” will be on display
at CSUSB’s Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art’s Dutton Family
Gallery. For more information, call 909 537-7373 visit thj. June 20 Cal State San Bernardino commencement ceremonies will be at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.
The
university’s Palm Desert Campus will hold its commencement ceremony
June 18 at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino. Ceremonies at Citizens
Business Bank Arena will be webcast live on the Creative Media Services
webcast page at www.acm. csusb.edu/services/ videoproduction/
livewebcast.
GREATER ONTARIO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
May 27 and on Ontario Town Square Summer Concert Series begins
May 27 and continues on every Wednesday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. thru July 29
except July 3. The Movies in the Park series begins on May 29 and
continues on every Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. thru July 31.
The selection of movies will appeal to all ages and are geared for
family entertainment. For a complete line up of all the entertainment
options at Ontario Town Square please visit the website at www.ontariotownsquare.org. May 30 American Cancer Society Relay for Life,10 a.m.-
10 p.m., Ontario Town Square, a 12-hour event where people will walk to
raise money for research, education, advocacy, and service for cancer.
Visit www.OntarioTownSquare.org or call 909-293-8366.