CHINO Ongoing Chino Valley Medical Center presents Living with Diabetes, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every fourth Wednesday in the hospital Library, 5454 Walnut Ave., Chino. This class will provide general information for a better understanding of what it means to have diabetes. Included: Meal Planning, Carbohydrate Counting, Insulin and Ora l Drugs, Complication Prevention, Foot Care and Community Resources.

CLAREMONT Nov. 1 Claremont Museum of Art will host the 12th Annual Padua Hills Art Fiesta with an outdoor art show, art and craft demonstrations, music and more. The recently produced will be shown throughout the day and an exhibition will feature paintings by one of California’s most recognized artists, Millard Sheets. The event will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 1 at the Padua Hills Theatre, 4467 Padua Ave., Claremont. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for CMA members. Children under 18 are free. More information is available at www. claremontmuseum.org.

Nov. 7 Professor Richard Santillan, author of Mexican American Baseball in the Pomona Valley, will moderate an 11 a.m. panel of Pomona Valley residents who played in the segregated Mexican baseball leagues from the 1930s to the 1970s. Among them will be Ray “Tyke” Sevilla, who captained and quarterbacked the CHS football team to the 1958 CIF championship. They will also discuss growing up in Arbol Verde, Claremont’s oldest continuous neighborhood. The free program will be in the Claremont Library meeting room. For more information, please call (909) 621-4902 or visit our website at colapublib.org.

Nov. 8 Claremont After-School Programs will celebrate 10 years of providing after-school tutoring to at-risk students in the 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Past presidents, Carole Harter, Lissa Petersen, Suzan Smith and Teddie Warner, will be honored at the event, to be held at a private home. Festivities will include gourmet delights, wine, good company, and live entertainment by the talented Citrus Jazz Combo. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on a three-night weekend stay at a beautiful Dana Point beach house. For more information about CLASP, go to www.clasp4kids. org. For more information about the party, call (909) 736-7457.

Nov. 11 Claremont Garden Club Gardening” with master Gardener Vicki Peyton to speak about the healthful connection between gardening and well-being. The event will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Pilgrim Place Napier Center, 660 Avery Road, Claremont. The event is free and open to the public.

Nov. 15 The Impact of Social Media on Elections is the topic of the League of Women Voters upcoming “Food for Thought” event, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 15. Political consultant Rose Kapolczynski will speak; Alexander Hughes Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont. The public is invited to this wine and cheese event. Seating is Education Fund. The cost is $35. For more information, visit www. claremont.ca.lwvnet.org.

Dec. 5 Rembrandt Club Holiday Tea, Bake Sale and Children’s Party, with music, wassail and syllabub, and a visit from Santa, will be noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Seaver House, Pomona College, 305 N. College Ave. Admission is $7 at the door and $20 for four purchased in advance. Children 5 and under are free. Proceeds support the Junior Art Student Summer Research Grant. Event information: (909) 981-7245.

Friends of the Claremont Library programs are held in the community room of the Claremont Library.

Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market – Rain or shine, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, N. Indian Hill Blvd. at W. 2nd St. The Farmers & Artisans Market was founded in 1996 to connect California farmers and artisans to the local community. More than 100 grower and artisan members share goods and services throughout the year. For more information, call manager Oscar G. DeLeon at (714) 345-3087.

Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers meet monthly at 7:30 p.m., Harvey Mudd College, R. Michael Shanahan Center, Room B460, 320 E. Foothill Blvd. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit www. PVAA.US. Upcoming dates in include Nov. 20.

Kiwanis Club of Claremont invites local residents interested in serving their community to learn more by attending one of a meeting, held at noon every Thursday at the St. Ambrose Church Fellowship Hall, 830 W. Bonita Avenue, Claremont. The Mission of Kiwanis is to serve the children of the world, one community, and one child at a time. Locally the Claremont Kiwanis work with the Claremont School District, the City of Claremont, Claremont Education Foundation, Shoes That Fit, Meals on Wheels, Special Olympics and much more. Contact Jess Swick at (909) 621-2996. Also, the Kiwanis invites community residents with one hour of time to spare on a weekly basis, to sign up and become a reader for the club’s “READ ME” program in preschool classrooms. Call (909) 624-6395 email jerrymaury@ yahoo.com.

COLTON Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) offers maternity tours and preparation for childbirth classes regularly through its mother-baby unit, hospital at 400 North Pepper Ave., in Colton. In addition to tours and classes for new parents, ARMC offers new parents support and education before they leave the hospital. For more information, or to register for a tour or childbirth class, call (909) 580-3174.

COVINA Nov. 14 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will meet 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. The meeting will feature a program “The History of our State House” presented by Patricia Goldman. For more info about the meeting, or about joining DAR, please contact Donna Melone, dbmelone@gmail.com.

DIAMOND BAR Friends of the Diamond Bar Library Friends’ Book Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Basically BOOKS on Golden Springs. New members are always welcome.

Basically BOOKS, the Friends of the Diamond Bar Library’s looking for volunteers to staff both locations at 23447 Golden Springs Road. All proceeds from both Basically BOOKS directly For more information, please call bookstore manager Peggy Murphy at (909) 938-0382 or email peggymurphy08@gmail.com.

Read Together Diamond Bar unites people of all ages and backgrounds and encourages reading. Through Nov. 5, the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library presents China Dolls by Lisa See. This annual RTDB brings people together to discuss the themes and ideas of a book with various activities throughout the month of October. For more information call (909) 967-3954.

GLENDORA Continuing 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. assistance 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. For more info, call (626) 963-0419.

Ever driven by the Rubel Castle and wondered what it is all about? You can tour the Castle and learn about Michael Rubel and his quest to build it. The tours are led by docents, some of whom have personally worked to help construct the Castle. Cost is $10 per person. Go to the Glendorahistoricalsociety.org website and book your tour online.

You could become a docent. If you’ve always wanted to spend a little of your free time learning and sharing information about Glendora’s history – sign up to become a member of the Glendora Historical Society. Become a volunteer and assist at the Museum or at the Castle. Visit the website www. glendorahistoricalsociety.org or contact (626) 963-0419.

GFWC Federated East Valley Woman’s Club is looking for members. The organization 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 (909) 260-6729.

Nov. 7 Bingo! Twenty designer handbags will be awarded to the winners of 20 games of bingo event, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Citrus College. The event, sponsored by the Glendora Kiwaniannes, will help fund scholarships for local students and other Kiwanianne programs for the youth and seniors in the community. Tickets are $45 and include 20 bingo cards, wine and hors d’oeuvres and can be purchased online at www. glendorakiwaniannes.org.

LA VERNE Nov. 8 The Alternative Gift Faire returns to La Verne Church of the Brethren, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 8. Purchase unique and thoughtful gifts for family and friends while helping those struggling to survive. A shopper can honor family members and friends by giving gifts in their names. Holiday cards are provided to announce the gift to the person in whose name it has been given. Local merchants and artisans specializing in fairly traded goods will also be on hand with all sorts of gift ideas. The church youth will be selling Fair Trade coffee, tea, and chocolate. La Verne Church of the Brethren, 2425 E Street, La Verne; www. lavernecob.org.

Nov. 14 Christmas Boutique, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Foothill Terrace Mobile Home Park, 4095 Fruit St., La Verne East Club House. Beautiful hand crafted items, knits, crochet, decorated shirts and more.

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. Imagine singing in Carnegie Hall! Join Windsong Southland Chorale and make this a reality. We are a local community choir now in our 21st season. Rehearsals are held each Monday, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.at Rock of the Foothills Lutheran Church, 4630 Wheeler Ave., La Verne, one block north of Foothill at Baseline and Wheeler. For info call (909) 983- 9879 or visit our website, www. windsongsouthlandchorale.com.

Dec. 19 A 4 p.m. holiday concert titled A Kirchner Christmas offers Dr. Niké St. Clair, Director of Choral Music at La Verne Church of the Brethren, leading the 65-member choir through a program of carols arranged by Mr. Kirchner, who accompanies the choir on piano and pipe organ. A string quartet, as well as instrumentalists on oboe, saxophone, trumpet choir on selected works. New arrangements of traditional carols as well as familiar favorites will be performed. A Kirchner Christmas will conclude with a carol singa-long.

ONTARIO Through Nov. 8 Dia de los Muertos: Sharing Traditions at the Ontario Museum of History & Art, though Nov. 8. The museum has been honoring Day of the Dead traditions with large-scale exhibitions and events for two decades. This year’s exhibition focuses on “sharing traditions,” showcasing a multicultural view including works from Aztec, Vietnamese, European, American and Mexican enthusiasm with which the arts community annually salutes and celebrates this festive occasion. The Ontario Museum of History & Art is located at 225 South Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free. For info, call (909) 395-2510.

Dec. 4 Christmas on Euclid Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, cookie decorating, food and movie in the park, will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Ontario Town Square.

Dec. 5 Christmas on Euclid Arts and Craft Fair will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Ontario Town Square. Euclid Avenue will be transformed into a whimsical winter wonderland with block-upon-block of twinkle lights, rides, ice rink, real snow hill and carriage rides.

Year round Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) is located in the historic 1919 Ontario Power Company building in the Arts District of downtown Ontario. Admission to the Museum is free and ample parking is available. Hours of operation are Thursday- Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., or by special appointment. The Museum is located at 217 S. Lemon Ave., Ontario, one block east of Euclid Ave., and two blocks south of Holt Blvd., across the parking lot from the Museum of History & Art, Ontario. For more information call (909) 463-3733.

Under Pressure, curated by Todd A. Smith. Fyrewurks: curated by Cheryl D. Cooper. Long Day’s Journey into Night: Aleta Jacobson. Summer by the Shore: from CCMA’s collection. Exhibition Schedule Through Nov. 8: MásAlláde Pasado (Beyond the Past) Through Nov. 15: Flux – LAX WAX Art (encaustic) Through Dec. 27: On the Edge – Florence Arnold (from CCMA’s collections) Through Nov. 29: Color, Colour, Kuhler – Steven Long (watercolor) Nov. 12 – Jan. 10: Create! CCMA

Annual Members Exhibition

Nov. 19 – Jan. 3: Abbreviated Field Guide to Affectation – curated by Steve Thomas (photography) Nov. 26 – Jan. 10: AIR Sale (Artist Inventory Reduction) All works of art priced at $25, $50, $75 or $100 Dec. 3 – Jan. 24: Strange and Whimsical Art – Back to the Beginning – Ellen Zimet watercolor.

Ontario Museum of History and Art is located at 225 South Euclid Avenue, Ontario. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free. Call (909) 395-2510 for information and program reservations.

POMONA Every month on the second Saturday, Art Walk brings big crowds to the streets of Pomona, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dozens of galleries host artist receptions for studios and restaurants open late. There is no better way to get a feel for the lively community that hundreds of artists have built here. Experience the diverse array of top quality art work, ceramics, painting, photography and more.

American Museum of Ceramic Art presents RE-MADE: Contemporary Approaches to Factory Ceramics, through December. In the 16th century, Europe and Asia gave rise to of animals, people and scenes of everyday life. The miniature sculptures were high in demand privileged aristocratic life styles. Once factories mass-produced the table ornaments, they became commonplace items and later, features three artists who collect give them new life. AMOCA will also showcase selections from its Permanent Collection alongside the works of the three artists. These works will highlight both national and international ceramic factories. AMOCA is open 12-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; 399 North Garey Ave., Pomona.

Through Nov. 1 HARD Day of the Dead. Electronic music festival starts at 11 a.m.

Parking at Gate 17 is included in the price of ticket; drop off is at Gate 15 on Arrow Hwy. their latest exhibits. Many shops, 

Nov. 7 SoCal MakerCom, is the largest event in Southern California celebrating innovations, inventions and ideas. Early Bird admission $10; VIP admission $35; general admission $20; student admission $15 Parking $10 at Gate 17 on Fairplex Dr.

Nov. 12-15 51st Auto Club NHRA World Finals, Auto Club Raceway. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. Four days of champion crowing racing excitement at history Pomona Raceway. Parking at Gate 17 on Fairplex Dr.

Nov. 14 Genealogist Nancy Carlberg will present “Overcoming Your Dead-ends in Your Genealogy Research,” 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the meeting of the Pomona Valley Genealogical Society. She will provide individual assistance to help local genealogists overcome challenges in their research. The program will be at the Pomona Public Library, 625 S Garey Ave., Pomona in the Community Room.

Nov. 19 Prolong Twilight Cruise, presents hundreds of hot rods, classic cars and even a few vintage race cars on display. Free admission. Nov. 29 Everybody’s Birdmart, Expo Hall 4. Admission for adults $10, free for ages 11 & younger. Parking $10 at Gate 17 on Fairplex Dr.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA Alternate weeks Rancho Cucamonga Vets Support Group advocates and supports military veterans of all ages. Meetings are 6:30 p.m. on alternate Wednesdays at the Rancho Cucamonga Resource Center, 9791 Arrow Route. For more info and meeting dates contact Mike at (909) 989-2258 or (909) 240-5731.

Assistance League of the Foothill Communities’ Thrift Shop is located at 8555 Archibald Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For information, call (909) 484-7853.

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. The society continuously discovers and collects items that establish,

Nov. 11 San Dimas H.E.R.O.E.S will be mark Veterans Day at 4 p.m. Nov. 11 at Freedom Park, Commercial Street and San Dimas Ave. The ceremony will include raising of as a Color Guard and keynote speaker. San Dimas HEROES (Helping Establish a Remembrance Of Every Serviceperson) is pleased to announce that Alyssa Gomez will be singing our National Anthem at the Veterans Day ceremony. Alyssa Gomez graduated from San Dimas High School in 2004. She attended Cal State University in Fullerton before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 2006. Honorably discharged in 2014, she later was hired by the Department of State Hospital as a Special Investigator and is attending an academy to be San Dimas. 

Open 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 4th Sunday of the month. Also, 6-8 p.m. when the Festival of Arts Second Story Gallery is open, on most 2nd and 3rd Friday and Saturday nights. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 4th Sunday of the month; reservations recommended, but not required. Information: (909) sandimashistorical.org.

SAN DIMAS LIBRARY Nov. 6 and 13 Preschool Story Time, 10:30 stories and an art activity will be offered in keeping with our reading theme. Preschool aged children are welcome, as well as those younger who can sit quietly and listen to the stories. Nov. 14 Artist Trading Card Club for Kids, 3 p.m. Saturday. Join us for our Artist Trading Card Club for Kids and create your very own artist trading cards. Ages 5 years and up.

Nov. 21 Tween Robotic Demonstration, 3 p.m. Saturday. Come in and learn about the Collegewood First Lego League (FLL) and the local robotics group based in Walnut, a.k.a. the Wolf Corp. Program is open to all but the FLL competition is for ages 9-14.

UPLAND Nov. 5 Gibson Lecture Series Holistic Health – Balancing Glucose, Blood Pressure & Weight, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Gibson Senior Center Arts & Crafts Room, 250 North 3rd Ave. Pre-register (909) 981-4501.

Nov. 7 Upland Community Partnership Spaghetti dinner, door prizes, silent auction, entertainment and kids. 5:30-8 p.m., Gibson Senior Center, 250 N. Third Ave., Upland, (909) 931-4281.

Nov. 8 Spark Of Love Car Show & Toy Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Memorial Park – Atwood Kitchen, Upland. For more information, please visit www.oldskool66cruzers.org.

Nov. 10 Osteoporosis & Bone Density Screening, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Gibson Senior Center Arts & Crafts Room, 250 North 3rd Ave., Upland. Pre-register (909) 981-4501.

Nov. 11 A Day Of Thanks To Our Come give thanks to our veterans and enjoy a donut and coffee. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Gibson Senior Center Arts & Crafts Room, 250 N Third Ave., Upland. (909) 981-4501.

Nov. 11 Upland Veteran’s Monument Inauguration and Ceremonial Walk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown Upland to Civic Center Plaza, Upland. Www.uvmp.org or (909) 931-4280.

Nov. 17 Dr. Ratkovic’s How To Stretch And Strengthen Your Back And Hips. 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Gibson Senior Center Arts & Crafts Room, 250 North 3rd Ave., Upland. Pre-register (909) 981-4501

Nov. 19 Gibson Lecture Series Holistic Health – Healthy Immune System. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Gibson Senior Center Arts & Crafts Room. Pre-register (909) 981-4501.

Nov. 26 8th Annual Upland Turkey Trot Early morning, times vary, prices vary $15 to $30. San Antonio Park Located At Mountain Ave. & 24th St., Upland. Supports the Upland High School Cross Country Team. (909) 931-4280.

Dec. 5 Breakfast with Santa, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Gibson Senior Center, 250 N. Third Ave., Upland; (909) 931-4280. Dec. 11 Gibson Holiday Breakfast, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. $5, Gibson Senior Center Dining Room, 250 N Third Ave., Upland. (909) 981-4501.

Dec. 12 39th Annual Upland Christmas Parade & Holiday Faire, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Parade at 11 a.m. Downtown Upland at Second Ave. and 9 St. Food and craft vendors, live entertainment, Santa and Parade. www.coopermuseum. org, (909) 982-8010.

Weekly/Monthly Senior Billiards Tournament, last Monday of each month, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Ages 55+, $5 includes lunch, arrive at 11:30 a.m.; Gibson Senior Center Billiards Room, 250 N. Third Ave. (909) 981-4501. Clutter Chaos, every Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: – Ages 55+ FREE Self-help group to deal with personal clutter. Gibson Senior Center Arts & Crafts Room, 250 N. Third Ave. (909) 981-4501.

FREE Tech Help, every Thursday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Ages 55+, bring your digital gadget and ask questions one on one. Gibson Senior Center, 250 N. Third Ave, Upland. (909) 981-4501.

UPLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY Saturday, Nov. 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Carnegie Cultural Center. So you think you’ve got game? Read, learn, and play during International Games Day at your library, sponsored by the American Library Association. Bring your family, bring your friends, and we will all celebrate our love of video and board games, like Apples to Apples, Pictureka, Guitar Hero, Mario Kart, and of course, Minecraft!

Thursday, Nov. 19 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Compete in our Hunger Games Challenge with your friends to see who will be the ultimate winner. Not sure if you want to compete? That’s okay! We’ll be playing the Mockingjay Part 1 so you can kick back and relax. Every second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Upland Public Library Brodie Room. Do you have a creative side? Do you envy kids for their craft times? This is your chance to enjoy your own arts and crafts time! Each month we will feature a craft for you to work on. Just show up – we will supply the tools and materials!

Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Carnegie Cultural Center. The Adult Literacy program provides free, private, one-on-one tutoring for low literate adults seeking assistance in improving reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehensions skills. Literacy tutors are matched with students based on schedule availability. For more information please call Literacy Coordinator, Liz Barbee at (909) 931-4211. 

Nov. 13 from 3 p.m. to 4p.m. and Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Upland Public Library. Volunteer Orientation (application has to be submitted prior to the orientation). You can submit the application through our city website. Applicant has to be 16 and older to apply to become a volunteer at the Upland Public Library. Rachel Leaños at (909) 931-4223. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. Storytime ends Nov. 21. Upland Public Library- The Brodie Room. This lap sit storytime is for 0-2 years old and a parent to discover the joys of books and libraries through songs, nursery rhymes and approximately 20 minutes. Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. or Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. Storytime ends Nov. 19. Upland Public Library - The Brodie Room. This storytime is for children between the ages of 2 and 3. Accompanied by an adult, these little library users will enjoy stories, program lasts approximately 20 minutes. Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. Storytime ends Nov. 17. Upland Public Library - The

Brodie Room. For children ages 3 - 5, this storytime presents children’s literature through stories, puppets, songs and simple crafts. The program lasts approximately 45 minutes. This is an independent storytime where children should be able to sit and listen without a parent present.

Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Storytime ends Nov. 18. Upland Public Library- The Brodie Room. Beginning reader’s ages 5-9 will enjoy great stories, a snack, and a fun take home craft. This program lasts approximately 50 minutes.

Thursdays at 6 p.m. Storytime ends Nov. 19, Upland Public Library - The Brodie Room. Put on something comfy, curl up at the library and listen to some great bedtime stories. This is a storytime for the whole family. This storytime lasts approximately 30 minutes. Mondays at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Storytime ends Nov. 16, Upland Public Library- The Brodie Room. Stories will be read in English and in Spanish. This storytime is for the whole family. Fridays 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Program ends Nov. 20 Upland Public Library, Brodie Room. Calling all “Tweens” between the ages of 9-12 year olds, this program is for you! Join us on Fridays for games, crafts, science, and snacks. First Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Upland Public Library- Children’s Section. 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.

First and Last Thursday of the month, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Upland Public Library, Brodie Room. Get your game on with our brand new Wii-U! Play games like Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros.! We’ll also have. board games available like Apples to Apples and Monopoly.

Every Second Thursday of the month, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Upland Public Library, Brodie Room. From ideas on Pinterest to YouTube, we’ll be tackling some fun DIY ideas. Stop by to make some cool gadgets with us!

Upland Library can help you improve your English; speak better, read better, get a better job, meet your goals. Students are matched with a tutor to study basic, conversational ESL instruction provided by volunteer tutors. Materials provided. To sign up please contact Literacy Coordinator, Liz Barbee at (909) 931-4211.

Ongoing Adult Programs Book-enders Book Club: Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Upland Public Library, Brodie Room Book-Enders offers a great way to meet new people and read great books. Each month members read a featured book. At each meeting a guest speaker expands on a topic or theme of the featured book.

Computer Classes: Every Monday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. If the month has five Mondays, then class will be canceled on the fifth Monday. Upland Public Library, Brodie Room. Learn how to use a computer on one of the library’s Chromebooks. The classes will cover logging on and off, connecting to the Library’s wireless network, using the keyboard and touchpad, browsing the web, and using email. You will also learn how to use the Library’s resources and online databases. You just need an Upland Public Library Card with Internet access to attend.

Movie Night for Grown-ups: Every Third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m., Upland Public Library, 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.

Driver License Study Session: Monday-Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Carnegie Cultural Center; self-study format where the student can take practice tests online or in hard copy. Students need to register first, but we will accept walk-ins. To register call Liz Barbee at (909) 931-4211.

Bilingual Computer Classes: Every Wednesday at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. If the month has five Wednesdays, then class will be canceled on the fifth Wednesday. Carnegie Cultural Center. These computer classes are geared to beginners in computer knowledge. Each week there will be a different class that will allow you to learn different topics. The classes are now being offered in Spanish!

CA DMV Driver Handbook: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. Carnegie Cultural Center. Each student will be given a DMV Handbook and the instructor will point out key areas of the handbook that the students need to read through and study.

Students can attend as often as they would like. To register, please call Liz Barbee, Literacy Coordinator at (909) 931-4211.

CAL POLY POMONA Clara Yang Piano Recital, 8 p.m. Nov. 5, $15/$10 Music Recital Hall. All-Scriabin Piano Concert, 12 p.m. Nov. 12, free, Music Recital Hall.

CPP Sax Quartet, 12 p.m. Nov. 17, free, Music Recital Hall. Michael Lewin Piano Recital, 8 p.m. Nov. 18, $15/$10. Music Recital Hall.

Michael Lewin, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 19, Piano Master Class, free. Music Recital Hall. Nadia Shpachenko Piano Recital, 8 p.m. Nov. 20, $15/$10, Music Recital Hall. Cahueque & Noll, “Stories, Songs & Dances” 8 p.m. Nov. 21, David Cahueque, guitar, and Janet Noll, piano, $15/$10 Music Recital Hall.

CPP Wind Ensemble & CPP Concert Band, 8 p.m. Nov. 23, $10 University Theatre. CPP String Ensemble, 8 p.m. Nov. 24, $10 Music Recital Hall. CPP MIDI Ensemble, 8 p.m. Nov. 30, $10 Music Recital Hall. Kellogg Soul Ensemble, 12 p.m. Dec. 1, Free Music Recital Hall.

CPP Jazz Combo & Jazz Band, 8 p.m. Dec. 2, $10 Music Recital Hall. Kellogg Percussion Ensemble, 12 p.m., Dec. 3, free, Music Recital Hall. CPP Guitar Ensemble, 8 p.m. Dec. 4, $10 Music Recital Hall.

Mt. SAC Art Gallery’s 2015- 16 Season painting exhibition, “Moving in Color,” runs through Dec. 3. This exhibit is free and open to the public. “Moving in Color” is an exhibit of Los Angeles-based artist and educator Margaret Lazzari’s paintings. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Tuesday nights, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Information: Art Gallery (909) 274-4328.

POMONA COLLEGE Nov. 1 Genevieve Feiwen Lee, Everett S. Olive Professor and Professor of Music, will offer a solo recital of music by Ludwig van Beethoven in Bridges Hall of Music at 3 p.m. The recital is free and open to the public.

Nov. 6 Senior Violin Recital, 8 p.m., Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th St., Claremont. Ryan Luo ’16, violin, performs music by Chopin, Debussy and Sibelius with pianist Sophia Sun ’18.

Nov. 8 Trio FUGU, 3 p.m., Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th St. Lorenz Gamma, violin; Joon Sung Jun, cello, and Ming Tsu piano perform music by contemporary composer Juhi Bansal, and works by Clarke and Dvorák. The trio has a combined experience of performing extensively in many of the world’s most prestigious concert halls and cities including London, Paris, Berlin, Geneva, New York, Mexico City, Seoul, as well as many other cities in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Friday Noon Concert, 12:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia St., Claremont. Free admission, Sarah Thornblade, violin and Aron Kallay, piano offer Mozart’s Sonata in G Major, K. 301 and Janácek’s Sonata (1914).

“Violins of Hope.” Presented in conjunction with the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valley. Campus Center, 4 p.m.

Pomona College Band, 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th St., Claremont. Free admission. Stephen Klein, associate conductor, leads the ensemble and guest saxophonist Ken Foerch in Claude T. Smith’s Fantasia for Alto Saxophone, and Christine Moore, cornet, in Sparke’s Manhattan for Trumpet and Concert Band. The program also features music by Ginastera, Klein, Kohn, Sousa, Suk and Vaughan Williams.

Kronos Quartet, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th St., Claremont. Soldout: Stand-by line information at www.pomona.edu/events/kronosquartet. Through Dec. 19 “R.S.V.P. Los Angeles: The Project Series at Pomona” celebrates the milestone of 50 Project Series exhibitions by connecting the extraordinary artists who have been part of the program with a new generation of artists based in the Los Angeles area. The exhibition features unique curatorial process. The exhibition will run through Dec. 19 at the museum, 330 North College Ave., Claremont. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 12-5 p.m., Closed Mondays.

Nov. 8 Kristallnacht “The Night of Broken Glass” Annual Remembrance Lecture, featuring James A. Grymes, author of

Nov. 8 Sundays at the Morgan – Los Angeles Philharmonic Violinist Vijay Gupta and Grace Xia Zhao, Assistant Professor of Music and Artist-in-Residence, perform compositions of aesthetic importance and historical 6 p.m. Suggested donation: $20. Students admitted free.

Nov. 12 The University of La Verne Dailey Theatre presents “Copenhagen,” a Tony Awardwinning play that explores and history, science ethical dilemmas and human relationships. The play reimagines the controversial and crucial 1941 meeting between physicist Niels Bohr and his former colleague, Werner Heisenberg, in Copenhagen. Directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Arts Sean Dillon. Dailey Theatre, Main Campus, Nov. 12-14 and 19-21 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Suggested donation: $15 general admission; $12 staff and seniors; $10 students. For reservations call: (909) 448-4386.

FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY Nov. 28 through Dec. 20 The Nutcracker returns with a treasured holiday tradition. Ballet brings The Nutcracker to life with dazzling sets, beautiful costumes, and nearly 80 dancers on stage. The annual holiday favorite tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, and sets out on a wondrous journey to the Land of the Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. Meet the cast after the performance for photos and autographs.

Information & Tickets: IPBALLET.org. Nov. 28 and 29: Arcadia Performing Arts Center, Arcadia. Dec. 3, 4, 5 and 6: Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College, Claremont. Dec. 17, 18, 19 and 20: Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga.

National Association of Black Military Women (NABMW) is seeking members in a campaign through March 2016. Our mission: To seek out, record, maintain and tell the history and heritage of African-American Military Women who served and are serving in the United States Armed Forces.” We want to tell your story , and add it to our history. If you are a female veteran of color, we are looking for you. For more information call (626) 290-2074 or email lachapternabmw@yahoo.com.

Sunday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. – Santa Barbara Wreath Make ‘n’ Take: Bring the welcoming, spirit of stylish Old California to your front door with a beautiful Santa Barbara wreath. Demonstration and hands-on class. Registration and a $30 fee are required. Visit ArmstrongGarden.com for more details. Sunday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. – Poinsettia Planters: Use a striking poinsettia to anchor beautiful holiday planters.

Saturday, Jan. 2, 9 a.m. – Designing with Houseplants: We’ll teach you how to decide which plants will enhance your décor and how to take care of them. Saturday, Jan. 9, 9 a.m. – Rose Pruning: We’ll demystify rose pruning with our class and demonstration. Learn how pruning keeps plants healthy and promotes lots of gorgeous blooms.

Saturday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m. – Fruit Tree Pruning: Pruning fruit trees is easy once you understand the basics. Saturday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. – Starting Summer Veggies from Seed: Growing edibles from seeds is easy and fun –and very rewarding.

Saturday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. – Rose Pruning: We’ll demystify rose pruning with our class and demonstration. Learn how pruning keeps plants healthy and promotes lots of gorgeous blooms. Saturday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m. – Fruit Tree Pruning: Pruning fruit trees is easy once you understand the basics.

Saturday, Jan. 30, 9 a.m. – Grow Your Own Berries: Berries are easy to grow, even in small spaces.

SO CAL CAR EVENTS Nov. 1 ADA Charity Car Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Indoor Kart Racing, 1475 Lawrence Drive, Thousand Oaks. Hosted by MB2 Raceway Thousand Oaks, the event will feature a display of great cars as well as food, music and go kart racing. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Diabetes Association – Los Angeles. Registration is $35. Info: (805) 906-1339.

Armstrong Garden Centers’ Scheduled Workshops Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – Forcing Paperwhites and Amaryllises for the Holidays: dining table are a holiday tradition. Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. – Growing Cool-Season Vegetables and Herbs: Enjoy California’s second season of gardening. There’s a huge assortment of great-tasting veggies to plant for late fall, winter and early spring backyard harvests.

Nov. 4 2015 Prolong Twilight Cruise Night, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at NHRA Museum in Pomona. Admission is free. In addition to hot rodding, the evening features music, food museum. The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum is at the Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Building 3A, Pomona. Info: (909) 622-2133 or nhramuseum.org.

Nov. 7 NHRA Thursday Night Thunder, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Irwindale Speedway, 500 Speedway Drive, Irwindale. Gates open at 4 p.m., and drag racing begins at 5 p.m. Cost is $20 for racers and $10 for spectators. Info: (626) 358-1100.

Nov. 8 Hi-Performance Swap Meet, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Long Beach Veteran’s Stadium, 5000 Lew Davis, Long Beach. Admission: $9. Parking is free. More than 600 vendors are featured during the monthly swap meet. The outdoor event features antique, vintage, classic and high-performance cars and parts, and is a must visit for hot rod, muscle car, street rod, classic car and truck enthusiasts. Info: (800) 762-9785.

Division #1 All Chevrolet Car Show, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 200 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Presented by Community Chevrolet and the San Fernando Valley Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, the car show will include T-shirts for all entrants, as well as lunch, dash plaques, and plenty of categories and awards. Info: (805) 379-9666 or sfvregionvcca.com.

Spark of Love Toy Drive and Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Upland Memorial Park, 1100 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland. The car show is open to owners of all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Registration is at the event for a donation of $10 plus an unwrapped toy. The toys will be donated to the and later given to underprivileged children. The day will include trophies, music, vendors and hamburgers grilled by the Upland oldskool66cruzers.org or (909) 957-6243.

Spirit of Speed Model Car Show & Swap Meet, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., NHRA Motorsports Museum, Fairplex Gate 1, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. The theme of the event is the 60-year history of hot rods, dry lakes, Bonneville and drag racing. The event is presented by the Model Car Guys and the NHRA Motorsports Museum and the show is sponsored by Nostalgia Motor Sports – Michael Feinstein, Burbank’s House of Hobbies and Smith Brothers Hobby Center. Cost is $10 for the model car show and museum with unlimited entrees. Parking is free. Info: (818) 808-6218.

Nov. 11 Surf City Veterans Day Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Huntington Beach Parking Lot Huntington Street. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted for the US Combat Wounded Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. The event will feature VW’s, hot rods, classics, muscle cars, exotics and more. A military tribute and ceremony begins at noon. Registration is $20 for veterans and $40 at the gate. Info: (714) 609-0765.

Nov. 12-15 The 51st Annual Auto Club NHRA Finals, 8 a.m. Thursday to 3:45 p.m. Sunday, at the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, 2780 Fairplex Drive, Pomona. Information and tickets: nhra.com/ tickets or (800) 884-6472.