Samy’s Camera presents PhotoCon LA, Southern California’s largest consumer trade show for all things photo and cinema. Billed as a ‘Photo & Cinema Extravaganza,’ PhotoCon LA will be daily May 21 and 22 at the Magic Box at the Reef in Downtown Los Angeles. More than 50 of the photographic and video industry’s top brands including Canon, Nikon, Sony and GoPro will be in attendance.

The vast 60,000 square foot space will be packed with a virtual Who’s Who of the Los Angeles photographic and cinema communities providing entertainment, education and opportunity for all levels of photography enthusiasts and professionals.

PhotoCon LA’s theme for 2016 will be a celebration of Samy’s Camera 40 years in business in Southern California. The legendary camera retailer has been a part of the Los Angeles photographic community since opening their doors in 1976. Samy’s Camera’s flagship location on Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles is an iconic part of the city’s landscape.

A full schedule PhotoCon LA events, classes, and speakers will soon be available www.photoconla.com, and on Facebook at facebook.com/PhotoConLA.

MARK CALENDARS: CORKS & FORKS FINE WINES & CRAFT BEERS FUNDRAISER, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, May 14, at The Farm at Fairplex. Entrance is at Fairplex Gate 12 and at The Finish Line Sports Grill, 2201 N. White Ave., Pomona. The community is invited to the event, which will feature an evening of fine wines, craft beers, silent auction, delicious food and jazz. The fundraiser is presented by Citrus Valley Health Partners and benefits Inter-Community, Queen of the Valley and Foothill Presbyterian hospitals. For reservations or more info, visit cvhpauxiliaries.org or call (626) 814-2421.

AZUSA Ongoing The Azusa-Glendora Soroptimist Club meets at noon, the first and third Tuesday of the month, and at 6 p.m., the last Wednesday, at Marie Callenders Restaurant, 1175 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa. The club is looking for new members.

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

CLAREMONT April 11 Shakespeare Club of Pomona Valley will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare with a discussion by Pomona College Theater Professor Art Horowitz at 2 p.m., Monday, April 11, Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. For more info, call Lucy Lynch at (909) 717-1109.

April 13 Claremont Garden Club presents “Sourcing Organic Materials for Your Garden,” 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, Pilgrim Place Napier Center, 660 Avery Road, Claremont. The public is invited to attend and learn how to find, transport and use diverse organic materials to enrich their gardens for free.

April 16 Claremont Heritage Annual Gala is set for 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 16, at Padua Hills Theatre, 4467 Padua Ave., Claremont. Join Claremont Heritage to celebrate 40 years of “Keeping Claremont’s History Alive.” The event will feature awards, live jazz, a silent auction, hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres and dinner.

April 21 The League of Women Voters of the Claremont Area luncheon to feature California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil- Sakauye, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 21, Doubletree Hotel, 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. To RSVP for the luncheon or for more info, visit LWVDemocracyeventbrite. com.

April 22

Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers meet at 7:30 p.m., April 22, May 20, June 24, July 22 and Aug. 19, Harvey Mudd College, R. Michael Shanahan Center, Room B460, 320 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit PVAA.US.

April 24 Claremont Eclectic: A tour of six local gardens, hosted by the Claremont Garden Club, will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 24, beginning at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. The tour highlights gardens designed professionally and by homeowners. Proceeds support the educational programs of the Claremont Garden Club, a working group of Sustainable Claremont. For tickets or more information, visit sustainableclaremont.org.

Through April A New Language - Exhibition of Abstract Paintings by Paul Kittlaus will be featured through April at the Claremont Forum Gallery in the Claremont Packing House, 586 W. First St., Claremont. For more information, visit claremontforum.org or call (909) 626-3066.

May 1 Claremont Symphony concert, 3:30 p.m., Sunday, May 1, Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College. CSO continues its Beethoven Commemorative Cycle with two of his most loved and performed works. For more info, visit claremontSO.org or call CSO President Cecilia Cloughly at (909) 596-5979.

May 14

Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 14, Cahuilla Park, 1775 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. Sponsored by Crossroads Women. Volunteers are also needed. For more information, call Vicki (909) 626-7847.

Ongoing Players needed for recreational bridge from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, at Blaisdell Senior Center, 440 S. College Ave., Claremont. Beginners welcome. For more info, call (909) 621-2079.

Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.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 info, 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 5-11 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; $3 Caprese Sliders.

CLAREMONT LIBRARY April 13-27 The Claremont Library is celebrating Shakespeare with several events throughout April, beginning at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, at the Claremont Library meeting room. Professor Ward Elliot will discuss the Shakespeare Clinic, a research group dedicated to the question of Shakespeare authorship. For more info, 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 info, call (909) 580-3530.

COVINA April 19 The Friendship Garden Club’s Annual Flower Show, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, Covina Woman’s Clubhouse, 128 S. San Jose, Covina. The club is open to anyone interested in home gardening. For more information, contact Jeanette Gulli at (951) 285-2256 or jhgulli@verizon.net.

April 21

Christ First Baptist Church to host San Gabriel Valley Job, College and Veterans Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 21, Christ First Baptist church, 200 N. Second Ave., Covina. More than 40 of the region’s top companies, government organizations, staffing agencies, nonprofit organizations and other businesses will be interviewing and hiring new employees on the spot. Open to the public. To register, visit Christ-first.org.

DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY April 24 23rd Annual Wine Soirée 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.

April 26 Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs, Diamond Bar. Join in the discussion of “Brooklyn” by Colm Toubin.

May 24 Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs, Diamond Bar. Join in the discussion of “After Claire” by Marjorie Eccles.

June 28 Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs, Diamond Bar. Join in the discussion of “Istanbul Passage” by Joseph Kanon.

July 26 Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs, Diamond Bar. Join in the discussion of “Die Laughing” by Carold Dun.

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.

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. Info: (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. Info: (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 dieselpowered 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. Info: (909) 865-4043.

40th Annual San Dimas Festival of Arts, April 22-24

Celebrating 40 years, the San Dimas Festival of Arts 2016, “California Images & History,” will be Friday April 22 through Sunday April 24.

The Festival continues an original California art tradition in the form of the 2nd Annual Plein Air event, to be in downtown San Dimas, the Walker House, Martin House, and the Tsu Chi Buddhist Foundation. This is a perfect time to visit local shops and watch artists as they paint our charming city. Some artists will paint live models en plein air.

California Images & History will be in the Civic Center Plaza, 245 E. Bonita Avenue, San Dimas.

With 30 artists featured in the show, the festival will pay tribute to artist, Martin Grelle, as the 2016 ‘Spirit of the West’ honoree. Grelle is one of the top Western Artists in the country.

Grelle will judge art and conduct a Saturday seminar.

Sunday will see participating artists working to complete a painting in one hour as the public watches.

Viewing of all the unique and original fine artwork is free of charge and open to the public. The Friday opening reception and Saturday awards dinner are RSVP.

For more information, call (909) 599-5374 or visit www.sandimasarts.org.

GLENDORA May 7 Glendora Welfare Association will host “An Evening at the Castle” fundraiser, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 7, Rubel Castle, 844 N. Live Oak Ave., Glendora. Proceeds to benefit essential services for the less fortunate in Glendora.

The event will include hors d’oeuvres, wine, games and live entertainment. For tickets or more information, call (626) 445-5867.

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 Sunday 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 info, call (626) 963-0419.

Prepping the Lion King Actor-producer Kevin Bailey, who performed in the original Broadway production of The Lion King, recently visited Frostig School in Pasadena to share his experiences and insights with students who will perform the Disney classic this April. The Frostig School production of The Lion King will be April 28, 29 and 30. Frostig School, located at 971 N. Altadena Drive, serves children in grades 1-12 who have learning differences. For additional information, call (626) 791-1255 or visit at www.frostigschool.org.

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.

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

Windsong Southland Chorale meets from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Monday at Rock of the Foothills Lutheran Church, 4620 Wheeler Ave., La Verne. New singers are welcome at any time, especially tenor and bass parts. For more information, visit windsongsouthlandchorale.org or call (909) 983-9879.

April 10 La Verne Church of the Brethren Sanctuary Choir presents Shawn Kirchner’s Songs of Ascent, 4 p.m., Sunday, April 3, La Verne Church of the Brethren, 2425 E St., La Verne, and at 4 p.m., Sunday, April 10, Glendale First United Methodist, 134 N. Kenwood St., Glendale.

April 23 The East San Gabriel Valley branch of the American Association of University Women will host a fashion show at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 23, at Hillcrest Village Center, 2705 Hillcrest Drive, La Verne. The fundraiser will support TECH TREK, a weeklong camp at three local universities for seventhgrade girls who excel in the STEM categories of science, technology, mathematics and engineering/environment. For more information, call Nancy Klinkhart at (626) 963-5072.

April 30

“A Sip of La Verne” Wine Walk, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, April 30, in Old Town La Verne. Tickets are now available for the Wine Walk, which includes an embossed wine glass, 12 tasting tickets, very fine wines, and high quality food at each of the tasting locations and other food stops. For tickets and more information, visit oldtownwinewalk.com.

ONTARIO April 13 Baldy View Division 61 of the California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA) meets at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 13, at the Friendship Center of Inland Christian Home, 1950 S. Mountain Ave., Ontario. The luncheon is a fundraiser for scholarships and Beverly Brennan New Teacher grants. For reservations and more info, call (909) 923-5808.

April 30 California Common Cause – Foothill Chapter will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 30, US Bank Community Room, 333 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario. Open to the public. For more information, contact Sylvia Moore, Southern California organizer, at smoore@ commoncause.org or call (213) 623-1216.

June 4 22nd Annual Inland Valley Street Rods Rally & Cruise, the Original Route 83 Euclid Avenue Cruise, presented by the Inland Valley Street Rod Club in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Ontario Foundation, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 4. Registration and check in start at 6 a.m. at Ontario City Hall parking lot, 303 E. B St., Ontario. Open to all-year cars and trucks, the event features cruising along Euclid Avenue from F to B streets, vendors, trophies, a robust opportunity drawing, food and live music. Proceeds benefit the many local youth and international charities of the Rotary Club of Ontario Foundation. For more information, contact Don Driftmier at (951) 206-5731.

Year round 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.

Exhibition Schedule Through June 5: Eighth biennial Ontario Invitational Art Exhibition a collection of contemporary artwork by local and regional artists.

April 23: Hands On: Invitational Artists Share Techniques 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 23.

May 12: Getting It Together: Arts 101 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 12. Bring your portfolio, resume and artist statement for tips and suggestions with Rebecca Trawick, director and curator of the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, and professional artist Andrea Benitez. Reservations required.

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 info call (909) 463-3733.

Exhibition Schedule April 24: Ontario Heritage Potluck at CCMA. The program for the evening uses actors from Ontario Heritage to recreate the Art Tea held at the home of Francis and Helen Line that started CCMA. Selected paintings from the original nine in CCMA’s collection will be on display. Through June 5: Art and Soul – Mid Valley Arts League Member Exhibition. Through June 5: Art and Soul – Mid Valley Arts League Honor Court – Printmaking.

Through May 1: Colorful World – Armando Ruiz, watercolor. Through July 3: Journey – Artists of the Year 2005 to 2016. From CCMA’s Collection. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., June 12. May 5 – June 19: Shapes, Shadows and Colors – Peg Almanzar, watercolor. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., June 12.

May 7: A View of the Tower: Art and Red Hill History – Andree Mahoney home tour. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 7. Tour and lunch. June 9 – July 31: Out of the Attic – Eight artists who paint together under the name The Upper Underground. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., June 12.

June 9 – Aug. 8: Of Broken Layers – Southern California Collage Society Member Exhibition (collage). Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., June 12. June 30 – Aug. 14: Angles and Edges – Artist Robin DeNegri experiments with various media. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., Aug. 14.

July 7 – Oct. 2: Impressions – Original prints from the museum’s collection. Aug. 4 – Oct. 9: Pigments of Our Imaginations – Critical Eye Studio – South Gallery. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., Aug. 14. Aug. 11 – Sept. 25: Old Broads: Still Kicking – An exhibition of female artists over the age of 50 who bring their experience to their art. Aug. 18 – Oct. 2: California Places & Faces – Drawings and paintings of California from artist Mark Wood. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., Sept. 11.

Sept. 29 – Nov. 6: Side By Side – Chaffey Joint Union High School District Art Exhibition – Exhibition features the art of both students and their teachers. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., Oct. 16.

POMONA April 17 Windsong Southland Chorale Gala/Fundraiser, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, April 17, Pomona Valley Mining Company, 1777 Gillette Rd., Pomona. Last day to reserve tickets is April 10. For reservations or info, call (909) 983-9879, visit windsongsouthlandchorale. org, or email marilynmusic11@ gmail.com.

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