San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team will host informational meetings for volunteer mountaineer applicants at 7 p.m., Feb. 24, and 8 a.m., Feb. 27, at the Mountain Rescue Station, 114 E. First St., San Dimas. The rescue team searches for; rescues missing, trapped and injured hikers, rescues vehicle accident victims in the mountains, and assists with a variety of other rescue situations. For more info, visit sdmrt.com/joinus.htm.

CHINO Feb. 23 Music Made in America, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, Chino United Methodist Church, 52901 Riverside Drive, Chino. The many styles of American music, from gospel to jazz, will be presented by the Musicians’ Club of Pomona Valley.

April 9 14th Annual Corn Feed Run Car Show & Cruise, presented by Kiwanis Club of Chino and the city of Chino, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 9, City Hall, 13220 Central Ave., Chino. Open to all ’75 cars, all working show trucks and all motorcycles. The event will feature a 13-block cruise, open header contest, vendors, awesome trophies, huge raffle, great food and music. There will also be a display of operating antique engines set up by the WPA. Proceeds to benefit local youth and senior charities of the Chino Kiwanis. For more information, contact Walt Pocock at cornfeedrun@aol.com or (909) 591-4162.

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. The class includes meal planning, carbohydrate counting, insulin and oral drugs, complication prevention, foot care and community resources.

CHINO HILLS Feb. 15

The Chino Hills Historical Society will host a presentation by David Kramer, “A Look Back at Los Serranos Golf Course and the History of the Land,” at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 15, at the Los Serranos Golf Course and Country Club, 15656 Yorba Ave., Chino Hills. Appetizers will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 7 p.m. Kramer is the oldest son of Jack Kramer, who began operating the golf course in 1953. For more information, call (909) 597-6449 or email chhistory@aol.com.

CLAREMONT Feb. 15 The Gold Line to Claremont Update, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 15, Pomona College, Hahn Building, Room 101, 420 N. Harvard Ave., Claremont. Learn about the status of bringing the Foothill Gold Line light rail project to Claremont. Mayor Pro Tem Sam Pedroza, a member of the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Board of Directors, will provide an update on the project and information regarding upcoming ways to support getting the line to Claremont.

Feb. 18 Claremont Green Drinks, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, Claremont Craft Ales, 1401 n. Claremont Blvd., Claremont. What better way to connect with others who care about our planet than with the Claremont Green Drinks get-together. This is where sustainability happens.

Feb. 19 Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers will meet at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 26, March 25, April 22 and June 24, at Harvey Mudd College, R. Michael Shanahan Center, Room B460, 320 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, visit pvaa.us.

Feb. 21 National Charity League’s Scholar Shop, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, El Roble Intermediate School, 665 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. Help send deserving community girls to college and pick up something nice for yourself. Open to the public. All proceeds will benefit the NCL Scholarship Fund. Accessories, party and prom dresses, evening wear and party and evening shoes will be available.

Feb. 27 Claremont Area League of Women Voters will sponsor a panel discussing “Is California Higher Education Working?” The discussion will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, in the Padua Room at the Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Ave., Claremont. The panel will feature statewide leaders from each level of higher education. For more info, visit Eventbrite.com/lwvclaremont.

Through Feb. 28 Millard Sheets: Hills and Horses, an exhibition produced by the Claremont Museum of Art, is on display through Feb. 28 at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. The exhibition, curated by his son Tony Sheets, features paintings, drawings and lithographs from the years that he lived in Claremont in the 1940s-1960s and beyond.

March 4 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Conference, 8a.m.to4p.m., Friday, March 4, Double Tree by Hilton Claremont, 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Join the Claremont Chamber of Commerce for a day of motivation, inspiration and fun. Featured speakers include Lori Giovannoni, a nationally-recognized speaker, author and businesswoman; Jodi Walker, award-winning speaker and consultant; and Mimi Donaldson, a speaker, coach and author. All are welcome. To register or for more info, visit claremontchamber.org or call the Claremont Chamber office at (909) 624-1681.

March 19 Claremont Pie Festival and Car Show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 19, in the Claremont Village. The annual event includes trophies awarded for Best in Show, People’s Choice and Spirit of the American Pie, as well as an opportunity drawing. Info and entry form: claremontpiefestival.com.

Ongoing Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market, 8a.m.to1p.m.Sundays, rain or shine, at North Indian Hill Boulevard at West 2nd Street. 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 info, call manager Oscar G. DeLeon at (714) 345-3087.

Kiwanis Club of Claremont invites local residents interested in serving their community to learn more by attending one of their meetings, held at noon every Thursday at the St. Ambrose Church Fellowship Hall, 830 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont. The Mission of Kiwanis is to serve the children of the world, one community, and one child at a time. The Claremont Kiwanis Club works with the Claremont School District, the city of Claremont, Claremont Education Foundation, Shoes That Fit, Meals on Wheels, Special Olympics and much more. For more information, 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. Email jerrymaury@yahoo.com or call (909) 624-6395.

Tutti Mangia Italian Grill, 102 Harvard Ave. Claremont at First St., offers Friday Nights from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. with Kip Noble on keyboards; Saturday Nights from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. with Reuben Cantu on saxophone. Late Night Happy Hour is 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night. Bar Menu available until 10:30 p.m. weekends featuring $2 Oyster Shooters and $3 Caprese Sliders.

CLAREMONT LIBRARY Feb. 20 Vegan Cooking Program, 2 p.m., Feb. 20, in the library meeting room. Stay warm and full during the winter months with healthful and delicious recipes demonstrated by chef and nutritionist Hagit Ammer. Free samples will be served. Must be 18 or older. For more info, call (909) 621-4902 or visit colapublib.org.

March 12 Teens: get your STEAM on, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 12, in the Claremont Library meeting room. Teens from 11 to 18 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of 3D model building using Klikko construction kits. They will be able to create oneof-a-kind designs or build one from the Klikko project guide. For more information, call (909) 621-4902 or visit colapublib.org.

COLTON Continuing Arrowhead Regional Medical Center offers maternity tours and preparation for childbirth classes regularly through its mother-baby unit, located on the third floor of the hospital at 400 N. Pepper Ave., 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.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center offers a Post-Partum Support Group from 11 a.m. to noon every third Tuesday, in the Post-Partum Conference room on the third floor of the hospital at 400 N. Pepper Ave., Colton. The group is for moms to discuss the challenges of motherhood, ask questions, and receive helpful resources, referrals and supportive counseling. For more information, call (909) 580-3530.

COVINA Feb. 25

The Friendship Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Covina Woman’s Clubhouse, 128 S. San Jose, Covina. Elena Layugan from the Upper San Gabriel Municipal Water District will speak about “Water Efficient Landscaping.” For more information, contact Jeanette Gulli at (909) 599-1904 or jhgulli@verizon.net.

March 19 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will meet at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, March 19. The meeting will feature a program “Women Who Made a Difference,” presented by Karon Jarrard. For more information, contact Donna Melone at dbmelone@gmail.com.

DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY Feb. 20 Sidewalk Sale: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, at Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs Road, Diamond Bar.

Feb. 23 Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs Road, Diamond Bar. The group will discuss “I Am Malala” by Malala Yousazai.

March 22 Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, at Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs Road, Diamond Bar. The group will discuss “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr.

April 24 23rd Annual Wine Soiree and Benefit Auction, Sunday, April 24, Diamond Bar Center. Hosted by the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library, the afternoon event will feature delicious food from local restaurants, great wine, music, raffles and exciting book, silent and live auctions. Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe and his wife Julie will the Honorary Chairs. Info: dblibraryfriends.org.

Visit Basically BOOKS in Diamond Bar. Are you looking for a great volunteer experience in Diamond Bar? Basically BOOKS, the Friends of the Diamond Bar Library two nonprofit bookstores, are friendly places serving the community as a resource for school, work and pleasure reading at exceptionally low prices. Bookstore Manager Peggy Murphy is actively looking for new volunteers to staff both locations at 23447 Golden Springs Road and the bookstore at the Diamond Bar library, 21800 Copley Drive. All proceeds benefit the Diamond Bar Library. Info: dblibraryfriends.org.

FAIRPLEX Feb. 14 Circle K NHRA Winternationals, gates open at 7:30 a.m., Feb.14, Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Information: nhra.com.

Feb. 19-21 The Big Spring Home & Garden Show, noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, Expo Hall 4. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Info: homeshowconsultants.com.

Feb. 20-21 Gold & Treasure Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. Learn how to pan for gold, visit vendors, hear lectures, and win a prize. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Info: goldprospectors.org.

SoCalPet Expo, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. Featuring entertainment and activities, costume contest, agility demonstrations, vaccination and microchip pricing, as well as tons of exhibitors with information, products and services. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Info: petexposandiego.com.

Feb. 27 Insane Inflatable 5K, 9 a.m., Feb. 27, Fairplex campus. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Info: insaneinflatable5k.com.

March 3-5 Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 3-5, Expo Hall 6. Wide variety of sewing, quilting, needle-art and craft supply exhibits from many quality companies. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Info: quiltcraftsew.com.

March 19-20 Celtic Faire, March 19-20, Plaza of the States/Plaza de la Americas. Come celebrate the cultures of all Celtic Nations with food, fun, entertainment, shopping and games. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. For more information and updates, visit fairplex.com.

March 27 Easter Sunday Service, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., March 27, Fairplex Grandstand. Purpose Church presents outdoor Easter Services featuring worship bands, 150 – vocal choir and orchestra. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Info: purposechurch.com.

Ongoing Satellite wagering from Southern California tracks, opens at 11 a.m. daily at Finish Line Sports Grill, Gate 12 on White Avenue. Air-conditioning, big screen TVs, and food and drinks are available.

The Wally Parks National Hot Rod Association Motorsports Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Parking is at Gate 1 on McKinley Ave. The museum chronicles more than 50 years of American motorsports history, and is presented by Automobile Club of Southern California. Information: (909) 622-2133.

Fairplex Garden Railroad, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., first Sundays, November through July. The popular G-gauge outdoor miniature railroad is located near the Fairplex Grandstand. Parking is at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. The trains journey through various eras of California history from the mid-1800s through the years. Information: (909) 865-4315.

Historic Trains Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., second weekend of the month, near Gate 17. See the Union Pacific Centennial DD40X diesel-powered locomotive, which measures nearly 100 feet in length. The complete historical museum includes the original Arcadia Station built in 1895 and moved to Fairplex in 1969, along with seven locomotives, a trolley car, Pullman car, caboose and a livestock car. Information: (909) 865-4043.

GLENDORA Feb. 17 Glendora Kiwaniannes meets at 5:30 p.m., the first and third Wednesdays, at the Glendora Continental Restaurant, 316 W. Route 66, Glendora. Two representatives from Metro Link will talk about the new Gold Line on Feb. 17. Community women who want to serve their community and help children are invited to attend. For more information, visit glendorakiwanniannes.org.

March 12 The Delta Nu Chapter of DKG Society International will hold its “Springtime on the Avenue” luncheon and fashion show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 12, Grace Episcopal Church, 555 E. Mountain Ave., Glendora. Proceeds from the fundraising luncheon will go to the organization’s philanthropic projects. For more information, call Carol Harmon at (626) 340-9370 or Susan Hamilton at (626) 335-8776.

Ongoing Glendora Historical Society Museum’s YWCA San Gabriel Valley display is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays, at the museum, 314 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. The display celebrates the YWCA San Gabriel Valley’s 80 years of achievements.

Glendora Historical Society Museum welcomes an exploration of Glendora history on the fourth Friday of the month. The museum is open for research from 2 p.m. to 4 pm. Visitors can search the files with assistance from the staff, listen to stories or view interviews on tape of Glendora’s more colorful residents, or just spend more time viewing the displays showcasing Glendora’s history. For more information, 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. Go to the Glendorahistoricalsociety. org website to 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. Contact (626) 963-0419 or visit the website www. glendorahistoricalsociety.org.

GFWC Federated East Valley Woman’s Club is looking for members. The organization meets on the first Thursday of the 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.

LA VERNE March 1 to March 11 14th Annual Spring Orange Squeeze, 8:45 a.m. to noon, March 1 to March 11, Heritage Park, La Verne. The La Verne Heritage Foundation has reserved morning hours on weekdays for preschool and elementary school field trips. The morning includes a tour of the historic Weber house, a tractor ride through the orange grove, a demonstration of how the oranges were picked, the purpose of a smudge pot and the importance of a windmill. Children also get to squeeze oranges, taste the juice and use the orange rind for planting a small flower to take home. For more information, call (909) 293-9005 or visit laverneheritage.org.

March 9

The California Retired Teachers Association, Division 13, meets at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, in the Meeting House of Hillcrest Retirement Community, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne. Updates on government relations, membership, website technology, awards and teacher grants will be featured. Lunch will follow at noon with a program about passenger service on the newest 11.5-mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project. For reservations, respond by March 4 at (626) 963-6242.

Ongoing GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club meets at 7 p.m., the third Thursday of the month, at the Meeting House in the Galen Walker Board Room, at Hillcrest, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne. The club is looking for members. For more info, call Katherine at (909) 802-4563 or Linda at (909) 593-3906.

Through Early March Orange Picking at Heritage Park is now open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays until approx. the middle of March, at Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion, La Verne. Oranges and other citrus fruit will be on sale. Mesh bags and picking poles will be provided. The Weber House, built in the 1880s, will also be open for tours from 10 a.m. to noon. For more info, visit laverneheritage.org.

MONTEBELLO Feb. 20 Cash for College workshops, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 20, Bell Gardens High School Library, 6119 Agra St., Bell Gardens. Montebello Unified School District’s Bell Gardens High will provide one on-one professional financial aid help to students and other community members at the Cash for College workshop. For more information, call (909) 447-2407.

ONTARIO Feb. 18 Challenge for Children Winter Benefit, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Feb. 18, Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 E. Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario. Inland Empire United Way has teamed up with the Hope Reigns Foundation to host the 2016 Challenge for Children Winter Benefit to address the deep needs of disadvantaged children in our community. Join players from the Ontario Reign and more than 500 local community and business leaders for a VIP evening featuring a cocktail reception, live entertainment, and dinner on the ice as the arena floor is transformed into a Winter Wonderland. Proceeds to benefit programs that help lowincome children. For tickets or more information, visit ieuw.org/benefit or call (909) 980-2857, ext. 214.

Feb. 27 Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Foundation hosts the 22nd Annual Heartbeat Gala, 6 p.m., Feb. 27, Double Tree Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario. PVHMC is hosting the gala to raise awareness and support for the Stead Heart and Vascular Center Endowment Fund. This is the Stead heart and Vascular Center’s 30th anniversary. For more information, visit pvhmc.org/#Event Registration.

Through March 13 Ontario Museum of History & Art’s new exhibition, “Step Right Up! Behind the Scenes of the Circus Big Top, 1890 – 1965,” runs through March 13 at the museum, 225 E. Euclid Ave., Ontario. The exhibit explores another side of the early 20th century circus with a history fraught with intrigue and majesty.

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 noon to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, or by special appointment. The Museum is located at 217 S. Lemon Ave., Ontario, one block east of Euclid Avenue, and two blocks south of Holt Boulevard, across the parking lot from the Museum of History & Art, Ontario. For more information call (909) 463-3733. Exhibition Schedule

Through March 20: Dee Marcellus Cole, 2016 CCA Artist of the Year, presents Paper mache sculpture. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., Feb. 28.

March 24 – June 5: Art and Soul – Mid Valley Arts League Member Exhibition. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., April 3.

March 24 – June 5: Art and Soul – Mid Valley Arts League Honor Court – Printmaking. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., April 3.

March 31 – May 1: Colorful World – Armando Ruiz, watercolor. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., April 3.

April 7 – July 3: Journey – Artists of the Year 2005 to 2016. From CCMA’s Collection. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., June 12.

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

PASADENA Feb. 23 Experts from Disability Rights California will help families access services and support from the State Department of Rehabilitation and the Social Security Administration during a presentation at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, at The Frostig Center, 971 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena. For more info, call (626) 791-1255 or visit frostig.org.

POMONA Feb. 13 and March 12 Historical Society of Pomona Valley offers downtown walking tours at 3 p.m., the second Saturday of each month. The next tour will be held Feb. 13. The tours of historic downtown Pomona are held every month except December. They begin at the DPOA offices at 119 W. 2nd St., Pomona. Visitors will see the historic Millard Sheets mall, Antique row, Arts Colony, National Register Edison district and National Register Pomona Fox Theater. Reservations are required. For more information, email john.clifford@verizon.net.

Feb. 19 Annual Coffee at Pilgrim Memorial Library, 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 19, at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 600 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. The public is invited to attend the annual coffee. The speaker will be local author Annie Quinn, who will talk about her book, “A moment in Connemara, an Irish Love Story.” For more information, call (909) 622-1373.

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 their latest exhibits. Many shops, 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, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and more.

American Museum of Ceramic Art is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; 399 North Garey Ave., Pomona.

A Center for the Arts is located at 252-D Main St., Pomona, in the Pomona Arts Colony. Hours of operation are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, noon to 9 p.m. Thursday, and noon to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call (909) 397-9716. Exhibition Schedule

Through Feb. 27: 28th Annual Simply Red Exhibition ends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Feb. 27. This is an open call show for all forms of art that explore aspects of red as the color, the feeling, and the idea.

Through April 16: Captain Dan’s Incredible Collection of Rare Curiosities. Exhibit runs through April 16. Artist’s Reception will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., March 11.

Young Writers Club: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Saturday. Featuring poetry, fiction, sci-fi and more. For more info, call (909) 397-9716.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Studio Art Classes Life Drawing: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Drawing: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays, for beginners to intermediate artists.

Illustration class: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays. All ages.

Sequential/Comic Art Class: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays. This class is designed as an introduction to the art of creating sequential comics. All ages.

Clay studio: 6p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursdays.

Painting with Angel Villanueva: 2p.m. to5p.m., Saturdays. The painting course is designed with flexibility and individual artistic growth in mind. We welcome developing artists, ages 15 and up. No previous experience is required.

Smorgasbord Studio: 3p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays. Explore the feast of art in this class for all ages.

Imagination Saturdays: 2-4 p.m., Saturdays. Papier mache, puppetry and theater for ages 7and up.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA Feb. 21

Down the Aisle … Wedding Style Bridal Expo, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. The event brings together some of the most distinguished wedding professionals in the Inland Empire and beyond, and includes a bridal fashion show, bridal boutique, fun bridal games and prizes. For more information and to pre-register, visit vgculturalcenter.com/bridalexpo or call (909) 477-2752; (877) 858-8422.

Feb. 23 State of the City Address, 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, Lewis Family Playhouse at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. Rancho Cucamonga Mayor L. Dennis Michael will address business leaders and the local community with a review of the past year and the upcoming plans for the city of Rancho Cucamonga. For more information, visit ranchochamber.org or lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.

March 20

6th Annual Grape Stomp Triathlon, 5K and 10K Run and Fun/Walk, Bike, Swim, 7 a.m., Sunday, March 20, at Chaffey College, 5885 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Rancho Cucamonga, a portion of the proceeds from this event will go to support the Chaffey College Veteran’s Resource Center. For more information, visit RCROTARYRUN. com and GRAPESTOMPTRI.ORG.

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 information 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 Sand and bags are available to any San Dimas resident at the City Maintenance Yard, 301 S. Walnut Ave., San Dimas. Sandbags divert water, protect slopes and structures, and assist in erosion control. Bring a shovel and fill a few sandbags to keep for a rainy day. For stormrelated questions, contact the City of San Dimas Public Works Department at (909) 394-6240.

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, redefine or illustrate the history of San Dimas.

Office and Archives: Open 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Museum and Gift Shop: 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of the month. Also, 6-8 p.m. when the Festival of Arts Second Story Gallery is open, on most second and third Friday and Saturday nights.

Docent-led Tours: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., fourth Sunday of the month; reservations recommended, but not required. For more info: (909) 592-1192; email to office91773@sandimashistorical.org.

SAN DIMAS LIBRARY The Kids’ Corner Feb. 26 Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 12 and Feb. 26. Kids will enjoy songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes and flannel board stories, as well as an art activity in keeping with our reading theme. On the final Friday of the month we will offer our Read and Play format where the kids will have an opportunity to play with educational toys in lieu of an art activity after the stories. Preschoolaged children are welcome, as well as those younger who can sit quietly and listen to the stories.

Teens and Adults Feb. 24 Yarnology: 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10 and Feb. 24. Share your projects and patterns while learning from and teaching others. Bring your own supplies. Ages 10 and up; all levels of experience are welcome.

Adult Activities Feb. 18 Third Thursday Book Club: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18. Join our Thursday evening book club. This month’s selection is “Sweet Tooth” by Ian McEwan. Copies of the book are available for check out at the San Dimas Library.

Ongoing Adult Programs Join Friends of San Dimas Library. Meetings are usually held at 9:30 a.m., the third Tuesday of the month (except December) in the Library Meeting room. All meetings are open to the public. Friends are always in need of volunteers to help sort books for our ongoing lobby sale.

UPLAND 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. Information: (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 Feb. 20 Book-Enders Bonus: Book-to- Movie Screenings: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, Brodie Room. A few weeks before the book-ofthe-month, we will screen a classic movie that was inspired by the book. February’s movie will be Far From the Madding Crowd. (March’s book.)

Feb. 27 Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Special Panel Presentation: “Prejudice and Pride.” 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, Carnegie Cultural Center, 123 E. D St., Upland. Dr. Tomas Summers- Sandoval will present “Prejudice and Pride,” which details the creation of the proud Chicano identity, as labor leaders organize farm workers in California, and as activists push for better education opportunities for Latinos, the inclusion of Latino studies, and empowerment in the political process.

Ongoing Youth Services Programs Chapter Chat Book Club (Ages 6 to 8 years): 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays from Feb. 4 to Feb. 25, at the Upland Public library Discovery Lab, 450 N. Euclid Ave., Upland. In this month-long book club, we’ll read books at your level, chat and have a good time. Parents may register their children by calling the Children’s Department at (909) 931-4213.

One-derful Ones Storytime: 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, through Feb. 25, in 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 finger plays. The program lasts approx. 20 minutes.

Toddlertime: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and 11:15 a.m. Thursdays, through Feb. 25, in 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, songs, flannel board stories, puppet, and finger plays. The program lasts approx. 20 minutes.

Preschool Storytime: 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 23, in the Brodie Room. For children ages 3 to 5, this storytime presents children’s literature through picture books, flannel board 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 aparent present.

Afterschool Adventures: 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 24, in the Brodie Room. Beginning readers ages 5to9will enjoy great stories, snack, and fun take-home craft. This program lasts approx. 50 minutes.

P.J. Storytime: 6 p.m. Thursdays, through Feb. 25, in 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.

Bilingual Storytime: 5 p.m.to 6 p.m. Mondays, through Feb. 22, in the Brodie Room. Hola! Venga (come) join us for Bilingual Storytime. Stories will be read in English and Spanish. This storytime is for the whole family.

Ongoing Tween Programs Level Up: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays, through Feb. 26, in the Brodie Room. Calling all “Tweens” between the ages of 9 and 12: this program is for you. Join us on Fridays for games, crafts, science and snacks.

Paw Stars: 11 a.m. to noon, first Saturday of the month, in the 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.

TableTop Tuesday: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of the month, in the Brodie Room. Get ready to play both classic board games and indie card games at our new TableTop Tuesday event. Learn how to play games like Settlers of Catan, The Resistance, Splendor, Ultimate Werewolf, and so much more. For teens only.

Teen Gaming: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., first and last Thursday of the month, in the 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.

Teen Craft: 3:30-5:30 p.m., every Second Thursday of the month, in the 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!

Teen After School Movie: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, in the Brodie Room. Take a break and watch a movie at the Library for a relaxing and fun afternoon. Refreshments provided.

Ongoing Library Literacy Programs Carnegie Cultural Center: 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 Coord. Liz Barbee at (909) 931-4211.

Ongoing Adult Programs Conversations About God: Bridges of Understanding Series: 6p.m.to 7 p.m., every fourth Tuesday of the month, Carnegie Cultural Center. The library has partnered with the Upland Interfaith Council to bring visitors presentations from different faiths in and around our community.

Adults Arts and Crafts Club: 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday of the month, in the 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!

Computer Classes: 3p.m.to4 p.m., every Monday (if the month has five Mondays, then class will be canceled on the fifth Monday) in the 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: 6p.m., every Third Wednesday of the month, in the Brodie Room. Come and mingle with other adults in our wonderful community for a spectacular Classic Movie Night! Free tasty popcorn will beprovided.

Driver License Study Lab: 1p.m. to 4p.m., Monday through Thursday, Carnegie Cultural Center; self-study format where the student can take practice tests online or in hard copy. Students need to register first, but walk-ins will be accepted. 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: 3 p.m., the first and third Tuesday of the month, at 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, call Liz Barbee, Literacy Coordinator at (909) 931-4211.

WHITTIER Feb. 18 The Watoto Children’s Choir will perform at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, at Rio Hondo College’s Wray Theater, 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier. The Ugandan children’s choir will perform during the California leg of its 2015-2016 world tour to raise awareness of African children orphaned or who face significant health challenges.

CAL POLY POMONA Feb. 17 Honors Invitational Concert, 8 p.m., Feb. 17, Music Recital Hall. The Honors Invitational Concert features Cal Poly Pomona Music students who have exhibited excellence in music achievement. Directed by Nadia Shpachenko. For tickets, visit csupomona.tix.com.

Feb. 24 3rd Songwriting Summit, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 24, Cal Poly Pomona Music Recital Hall, 24-191. Master classes are open to the public, preceding the Music Department’s Songwriters-in-the Round concert. For more info, contact Professor Arthur Winer at ahwiner@cpp.edu.

Songwriters-in-the-Round, 8 p.m., Feb. 24, Cal Poly Pomona Music Recital Hall, 24-191. The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department and the Songwriter Showcase ensemble will host a diverse group of acclaimed songwriters together in concert. Featured songwriters include Vicki Peterson, Shelly Peiken, Bleu, Roy Zimmerman, Eleni Mandell, Kelly Jones, Tim Cohan, Linus of Hollywood, Arthur Winer, MC Prototype and Jess Furman. For tickets and more information, visit http://csupomona.tix.com/Event

Feb. 26 Guitarist Mak Grgic in Concert, 4 p.m., Feb. 26, Music Recital Hall. World-celebrated performer, collaborator, recording artist and critically acclaimed guitarist to perform. For tickets, visit csupomona.tix.com.

March 3 Cal Poly Pomona Philharmonic Orchestra “Music of the Movies,” 8 p.m., March 3, Music Recital Hall. The CPP Wind Ensemble, directed by Rickey Badua, joins the new CPP Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Janine Riveire, in their premiere performance “Music of the Movies.” For tickets, visit csupomona.tix.com.

March 9 The US Army Jazz Ambassadors and Cal Poly Pomona Jazz Band will perform at 8 p.m., March 9, in the University Theatre. The 19-member Jazz Ambassadors – America’s Big Band is the official touring big band of the United States Army. For tickets, visit csupomona.tix.com.

CAL STATE SAN BERNARDINO March 11 The Arabian Nights, presented by Cal State San Bernardino’s Theatre Arts Department, opens Friday,

March 11, at the CSUSB Barnes Theatre, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino. The production of “The Arabian Nights,” adapted from “The Book of One Thousand Nights and One,” will run for nine performances through March 20, then will move to the Indian Wells Theater at the Palm Desert Campus for performances on April 9and April 10. For tickets and more information, call (909) 537-5884 or visit theatre. csusb.edu.

MT.SAC Child Care Food Program: For the 21st consecutive year, the Child Development Center at Mt. San Antonio College is offering a free Child Care Food Program to all children who attend the center. Through the federally-funded program, the center serves nutritious breakfasts, lunches and snacks to approximately 200 children from birth through age 5without charge. Info: Mt. SAC Child Development Center at (909) 274-4920.

POMONA COLLEGE Feb. 17 Lecture: The Work of Sex in the Age of Digital Reproduction: Gerard & Kelly’s Kisses, 4:15 p.m., Feb. 17, Pomona College Crookshank Hall, 140 W. Sixth St., Claremont. Elizabeth Freeman, UC Davis, co-editor of GLQ, will focus on a set of performance pieces by Tino Sehgal and performance duo Gerard & Kelly.

Feb. 18 Holmes Lecture: Charles Baxter, 4:15 p.m., Feb. 18, Pomona College Crookshank Hall, 140 W. Sixth St., Claremont. This event will feature the Annual Charles Holmes Memorial Lecture with Charles Baxter, “Notes on the Dramatic Image.”

Feb. 20 LA Harpette, 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th St., Claremont. Mary Dropkin, Paul Baker, Laura Griffin-Casey and Jillian Risigari-Gai, harpists, perform music by Handel, Mussorgsky, Saint- Saens, Rodgers and Wickey. For more information, visit Pomona.edu/ events/la-harpette.

March 3 The Rembrandt Club: First Thursday Lecture and Tea, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., March 3, Lyman Hall, Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Ave., Claremont. The lecture will be about “From Bauhaus to My House: the Life and Art of German- American Abstract Artist Werner Drewes,” by Lynn Drewes. A tea will follow at Seaver House. For more information, call (909) 981-7245.

SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE Through February San Bernardino Valley College will host several special events throughout February to mark Black History Month. All events are open to the public. A performance by Project21Dance will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19, in the San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium. The African American Art Show exhibit will run from Feb. 22 to March 10 at the Clara and Allen Gresham Art Gallery. An Artist Talk with Charles Bibbs will be held at 5 p.m., Feb. 23, in Art 144. A Black History Month Concert and Civil Rights Celebration will be held at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, and at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2, at North Hall 161. A Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Feb. 26, in the Campus Center. For more info, contact Shalita Tillman at (909) 384- 8659 or stillman@valleycollege.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE Feb. 16 La Verne Academy Lecture Series, noon, Feb. 16, Presidents Dining Room, Main Campus. Dr. Sarah Dunn, assistant professor of kinesiology and kinesiology majors Kassandra Jones and Larry Vazquez present “Changes in body composition, lifestyle behaviors, and physiological markers in young college-age adults.” For more info, contact Al Clark at (909) 448-4161 or aclark@laverne.edu.

Feb. 21

Sundays at the Morgan presents the Afro-Cuban Folkloric music of SitaraSon, 6 p.m., Feb. 21, Morgan Auditorium, Main Campus. The Los Angeles-based group plays popular Cuban dance music including son, boleros, descarga, cha cha cha and more. The band features legendary singer and drummer Lazaro Galarraga and dance sensation Kati Hernandez, both natives of Havana. For more information, contact Lucero Rojo at (909) 448-4408 or lrojo@ laverne.edu.

Feb. 23 La Verne Academy Lecture Series, noon, Feb. 23, Presidents Dining Room, Main Campus. Dr. Deborah Olson, professor of management and leadership, presents “Leadership Emergence: Developmental Activities that Impact Growth and Performance.” For more information, contact Al Clark at (909) 448-4161 or aclark@laverne.edu.

March 5 The University of La Verne Chamber Singers present “Heroes and Legends Concert,” 7 p.m., March 5, at Morgan Auditorium, Main Campus. The concert will feature music from the greatest choral composers of all time. For more information, contact Lucero Rojo at (909) 448-4408 or lrojo@laverne.edu.

Ongoing Galleries Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography exhibit, “The Driest Seasons: California’s Dust Bowl,” by Los Angeles Times photographer Michael Robinson Chavez, through March 24. The gallery is a photographic documentary on the social effects of the drought on the farming communities in the San Joaquin Valley. A lecture will be held at 4:30 p.m., Feb. 18 in Campus Center Ballroom A, followed by a 5:30 p.m. reception in the gallery. The gallery, in Miller Hall, is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or by appointment, Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Gary Colby at (909) 448-4070 or gcolby@laverne.edu.

Harris Gallery exhibit, “Imaginary Selves,” guest curated by Jennifer Vanderpool, through March 10. The exhibit features the work of Jane Callister, Lisa Jevbratt, Viêt Lê, Brian McArthur, Catalina Jaramillo Quijano and James Van Arsdale, who explore notions of disguise and mystery using various processes and media. A panel discussion will be held at 3 p.m. and a reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Feb. 9, at the gallery, on the main campus in the Landis Academic Center. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by appointment. For more info, contact Dion Johnson at (909) 448- 4383 or djohnson@laverne.edu.

West Gallery exhibit featuring the recent works of Claremont artist Jessica Wimbley, Feb. 23 to March 31, Campus Center, corner of C and Second streets. Wimbley plans to use the University of La Verne’s large-format archival pigment printer to create a new body of work. One piece will be added to the University’s art collection. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. For more information, contact Dion Johnson at (909) 448- 4383 or djohnson@laverne.edu.

Harris Art Gallery exhibit “Senior Art Exhibition,” featuring the work of graduating senior art majors Daisy Cerezo, Jessica De Alba, Ernesto Meraz, Jordan Nesbit, Robert Oshodin, Evan Peacock and Yin Xinjie. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at Landis Academic Center, Main Campus. The art includes painting, sculpture, installation and photography on a variety of subjects including cultural identity, gender, homelessness and the environment. Info: Dion Johnson, (909) 448-4383 or djohnson@laverne.edu.

FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY Through March National Association of Black Military Women (NABMW) is seeking members in a campaign through March. 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 info call (626) 290-2074 or email lachapternabmw@yahoo.com.

Scheduled Workshops Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. – Creating a Fairy Garden: Create small fantasy worlds with miniature plants and figurines. It’s fun, easy and therapeutic. We’ll demonstrate the best plants to use and how to get started.

Saturday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m. – Organic Gardening for Beginners: Learn everything you need about starting your own organic garden. We’ll focus on building soil health and problemsolving using organic products and techniques.