2016 American Cancer Society’s Rocking Relay For Life of Claremont/LaVerne will be 10 a.m. to midnight April 23 at University of La Verne. Cancer Survivors and community members will unite for the annual event. In addition to celebrating cancer survivors and remembering loved ones lost to this disease, this year’s music themed event will include bands, karaoke, 50’s and 80’s themed laps and a dance party. Relay For Life is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight cancer in every community, with four million participants in 6,000 events worldwide in 2015. Dollars raised will help save lives by funding groundbreaking cancer research, providing free information and critical services for people with cancer, and supporting education and prevention programs. For more information, contact Sophia Martini at sophia.martini@cancer.org or visit RelayForLife.org/ClaremontLaVerneCA

Corks and Forks 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 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.

Claremont Green Drinks, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 21, Claremont Craft Ales, 1420 N. Claremont Blvd., 204C, Claremont. Check out Claremont’s party of Green Drinks International. Welcoming of all, meet up with others and talk about the environment. It is agenda-free, freeform and fun.

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 23 Claremont’s Earth Day Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 23, on Second Street in the Village. The day will feature live music, paper shredding, green products and demonstrations, food trucks, bird and wolf presentations, the announcement of the CoolCalifornia Challenge winner, and much more. Bicycle valet service will be provided so leave your car at home.

Crossroads Harvard House Volunteer Appreciation Celebration, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 23. For directions, call (909) 626-7847. RSVP to Vicki Claudius at vicki@crossroadswomen.org.

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.

April 26 Musicians’ Club of Pomona Valley Spring Concert will feature award-winning pianist Jack Xiao, 7:30 p.m., April 26, United Methodist Church, 211 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Also performing are violinist Cindy Fan, pianist Jane Chen and clarinetists Donald Blasick, Wesley Hawks and James Lytthans.

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.

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.

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 8 Dr. Rizek Abusharr to speak at the Claremont Area Group of FOSNA (Friends of Sabeel North America) meeting, 7 p.m., Sunday, May 8, Decker Hall, 665 Avery Road, Claremont. The topic of his speech will be “Political Alliances within the Middle East.”

May 14

Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 14, Cahuilla Park, 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. The yard sale will feature 150 spaces and great deals on household items, clothing, toys, tools and a large variety of used quality items.

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 information, 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 Through April 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.

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.

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 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.

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 info, call (626) 791-1255 or visit at www.frostigschool.org.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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

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 information, 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, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and more.

dA CENTER FOR THE ARTS dA 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 info, call (909) 397-9716.

Exhibition Schedule 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: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursdays.

Painting with Angel Villanueva: 2 p.m. to 5 p.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: 3 p.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 7 and up.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA May 21 Honoring Men and Women in Uniform, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, May 21, Red Hill Country Club, 8358 Red Hill Country Club Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. The Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will recognize local public safety and military service with an awards ceremony. The public is invited. For more information, visit ranchochanmber.org or call (909) 987-1012.

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 info, call (909) 484-7853.

SAN DIMAS April 22-24 Holy Name of Mary Family Festival is set for April 22 to April 24 at the church, 724 Bonita Ave., San Dimas. The festivities will include a variety of food, carnival rides, games, beer garden, wine tasting and a concert series, as well as a car raffle. For more info, visit hnmfestival.org.

April 30 Trail Clean-Up Project, 9 a.m. to noon, April 30, on trails in and adjacent to Horsethief Canyon Park, 301 Horsethief Canyon Road, San Dimas. The San Dimas Equestrian Commission is looking for volunteers for their annual trail clean-up project. To RSVP or for more information, call (909) 394-6210.

JUNE 10-12: HUCK FINN JUBILEE 2016

Huck Finn Jubilee Bluegrass Music Festival returns June 10-12 at Cucamonga- Guasti Regional Park in Ontario. The family friendly festival celebrates traditional Bluegrass music, education, activities and the evolution of bluegrass music. The line-up includes David Grisman Bluegrass Experience and Peter Rowan Band; Soggy Bottom Boys, Leftover Salmon and Dan Tyminski Band; Punch Brothers, The Infamous Stringdusters, Sweetwater String Band, and Flatt Lonesome, and many more great performers. Tickets are now on sale starting at $45 with many options for passes and reservations. See www.huckfinn.com for details.

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 So. 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 Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 22. Kids will enjoy songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes and flannel board stories. An art activity will be offered in keeping with the reading theme.

April 23 Celebrate Shakespeare: 3 p.m., Saturday, April 23. Come to the Library to celebrate Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary by creating your own book and quill. All supplies will be provided. This program is ideally suited for elementary school-aged children and older.

Teens and Adults April 17 Yarnology: 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 13 and April 27. 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 April 21 Third Thursday Book Club: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 21. Join our Thursday evening book club. This month’s selection is “Ragtime” by E.L. Doctorow. 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.

Friends of the San Dimas Library April 30 Buck-A-Bag Sale: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 30, San Dimas Library. Come in and shop the Friends’ Buck-A-Bag book sale. Everything you can fit into a bag is just $1.

UPLAND April 29-May 1 Upland Lemon Festival, 3 to 11 p.m., Friday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, April 30, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, May 1, in Downtown Upland. Join us for a weekend of family fun, entertainment and lemony foods and drinks. We are also looking for Lemon Idol contestants. For more information, visit uplandlemonfestival.com.

June 4 6th Annual Upland Adopt a Soldier Military Banner Fundraiser, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, June 4, Magnolia Recreation Center, 651 W. 15h St., Upland. This year’s theme is “Viva Las Vegas.” For more information, call Lisa Monforte at (909) 985-5429 or (909) 559-1073, or visit uplandcommunityfdn.org.

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. Info: (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. Info: 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 Ongoing Youth Services Programs One-derful Ones Storytime: 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 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 approximately 20 minutes.

Toddlertime: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and 11:15 a.m. Thursdays, 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 approximately 20 minutes.

Preschool Storytime: 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, 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 approx. 45 minutes. This is an independent storytime where children should be able to sit and listen without a parent present.

Afterschool Adventures: 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, in the Brodie Room. Beginning readers ages 5 to 9 will enjoy great stories, snack, and fun take-home craft. This program lasts approximately 50 minutes.

P.J. Storytime: 6 p.m. Thursdays, 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, 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, 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 Program 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, contact Literacy Coordinator Liz Barbee at (909) 931-4211.

Ongoing Adult Programs Conversations about God: Bridges of Understanding Series: 6 p.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: 3 p.m. to 4 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: 6 p.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 be provided.

Driver License Study Lab: 1 p.m. to 4 p.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. Register: Liz Barbee at (909) 931-4211.

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.

May 16, Music Recital Hall. The Music Theater Workshop presents “The Addams Family” musical comedy. Tickets are available online at csupomona. tix.com or from noon to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, and one hour before show time at the Recital Hall Box Office, 24-188.

Percussion in the Music Industry Master Class, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 12 to Saturday, May 14, Music Building, Room 105.

May 13 Celebrate Me Home 2016 Music Department Mixer and Alumni Concert, 6:30 p.m. mixer and 8 p.m. concert, Friday, May 13, Music Recital Hall.

May 19-20 13th Songwriter Showcase, 8 p.m., May 19-20. Join the Music Department to hear original rock, hip hop and pop songs written and performed by Cal Poly Pomona students. Proceeds from the concert fund scholarships. Tickets are available online at csupomona. tix.com or from noon to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, and one hour before show time at the Recital Hall Box Office, 24-188.

Kellogg Percussion Ensemble, 8 p.m., Thursday, May 19 and Friday, May 20, Music Recital Hall.

April 21 Inara George and Eleni Mandell in Concert, 8 p.m., Thursday, April 21, Music Recital Hall. Tickets are available through the Publicity Office, Room 24-142, (909) 869-3554 or online at csupomona.tix.com.

May 4 Inara George and Eleni Mandell in Concert, 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, Music Recital Hall.

May 5 Phillip Clarke Memorial Piano Scholarship Fundraiser, 8 p.m., Thursday, May 5, Music Recital Hall.

May 6 Spring Showcase Music Hour, noon, Friday, May 6, Music Recital Hall.

May 12-14 and May 16 The Addams Family Musical, 8 p.m., May 12-May 14 and

May 21 Philharmonic Orchestra “Festival of Animals,” 1 p.m., May 21. The orchestra will perform “Carnival of the Animals” and “Peter and the Wolf.” Danny’s Farm petting zoo and other children’s activities will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.at the Music Recital Hall landing. Tickets are available online at csupomona.tix.com or from noon to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, and one hour before show time at the Recital Hall Box Office, 24-188.

May 24 CPP Vocal Jazz Ensemble, noon, Tuesday, May 24, Music Recital Hall.

May 25 Kellogg Soul Ensemble, 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 25, Music Recital Hall.

May 31 Mariachi Los Broncos de Pomona, 8 p.m., May31, in the Music Recital Hall. Mariachi Los Broncos de Pomona, the new Cal Poly Pomona Mariachi Ensemble, under the direction of Jessie Vallejo, presents an evening of mariachi classics. Tickets are available online at csupomona. tix.com or from noon to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, and one hour before show time at the Recital Hall Box Office, 24-188.

June 13 to Aug. 12 Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Science hopes to unlock children’s imagination this summer with its Discovery Camps, scheduled from June 13 to Aug. 12. In its second year, the college is offering a wealth of fun and education through three science-based camps. Some activities include computer programming, building robots to navigate and battle, designing rockets and producing short films, as well as 200 other planned STEM activities. For more information, contact Steve Alas at (909) 869-2069 or discovery@cpp.edu.

Ongoing 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 5 without charge. Information: Mt. SAC Child Development Center at (909) 274-4920.

April 23 “Noises, sounds, and sweets airs,” a musical celebration to mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, 8 p.m., Saturday, April 23, Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. Millennium Consort Singers, Martin Neary, director, will perform music by Arne, Flaherty, Gibbons, Hilton, Morley, Quilter, Vaughan Williams and others.

April 25 Pomona College Afro-Cuban Ensemble, 8:15 p.m., April 25, Lyman Hall, Pomona College, 340 N. College Ave., Claremont. Joe Addington, director, leads the ensemble in soul-stirring rhythms from the Yoruba traditions of the region and more. The ensemble welcomes guest singer Lazaro Galarraga with guest dancers Kati Hernandez and Pedro “Muneco” Aguilar. Info: Pomona.edu/music-calendar or (909) 607-2671.

April 28 and April 30

Pomona College Glee Club, 8 p.m., Thursday, April 28, and 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 30, Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th St., Claremont. Conductor Donna M. Di Grazia leads the chamber ensemble in a celebration of the choral art for the great ecclesiastical spaces of northern and central Italy, with selections by Byrd, Durufle, Monteverdi, Palestrina, Part, Rheinberger, Tomkins and more. Info: Pomona.edu/music-calendar or (909) 607-2671.

April 29 Friday Noon Concert, 12:15 p.m., Friday, April 29, Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia St., Claremont. Quartet Euphoria: Rachel V. Huang and Jonathan Wright, violins; Cynthia Fogg, viola; and Tom Flaherty, cello, perform music by Mozart. Info: Pomona.edu/music-calendar or (909) 607-2671.

Pomona College Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m., Friday, April 29, Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th St., Claremont. Barb Catlin leads the jazz ensemble in an evening of Latin Jazz by Rebeca Mauleon, Tito Puente, Esperanza Spalding and more. Special guests to be included. Info: Pomona.edu/musiccalendar or (909) 607-2671.

April 30 and May 1 Pomona College Band, 11 a.m., Saturday, April 30, and 8 p.m., Sunday, May 1, Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th St., Claremont. Graydon Beeks, conductor, leads Chihiro Tamefusa, alto saxophone in Diversions by Bernard Heiden. The band will also perform works by Holst, Kohn, Winges and others. Info: Pomona.edu/music-calendar or (909) 607-2671.

April 19 La Verne Academy Lecture Series: Professor of Biology

Dr. Stacey Darling-Novak presents “Sabbatical Research,” noon, April 19, Presidents Dining Room, Main Campus. Information: Al Clark at (909) 448-4161 or aclark@ laverne.edu.

April 26 La Verne Academy Lecture Series: “Celebrating Celebrities: Social Psychology and Media Attitudes” by Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Ngoc Bui, noon, April 26, Presidents Dining Room, Main Campus. Information: Al Clark at (909) 448-4161 or aclark@ laverne.edu.

April 26-May 1 The University of La Verne Theatre Department presents “Electricidad,” a contemporary urban tragedy centered in East Los Angeles gang culture, at 7:30 p.m., April 26-30, and at 2 p.m. May1, Dailey Theatre, Main Campus. Info: (909) 448-4386 or theatre@laverne.edu.

April 27

The Benazir Bhutto and Ahmed Ispanhani International Lectureship presents “Confronting the Challenges of Nuclear Terrorism and Proliferation: Is There a Way Forward?” by Dr. William Potter, noon, April 27, Campus Center. Information: Kristin Howland at (909) 448-4734.

April 30

The University of La Verne and Christ Our Redeemer African Methodist Episcopal Church of Irvine present the Social Impact Lecture

“The Rev. Dr. King’s Legacy and the Church’s Role,” with guest speaker Dr. Cornel West, at 10:30 a.m., April 30, Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, 45 Tesla, Irvine. Information: (909) 448-4670.

Through May 19

Harris Gallery Exhibit – “From Where I’m Standing” by Los Angeles artist Hilary Baker runs from April 4 to May 19. Lecture at 11 a.m. and reception from 6-8 p.m., April 4. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by appointment. Information: Dion Johnson at (909) 448-4383 or djohnson@ laverne.edu.

Through May 27 Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography Exhibit – “Riverrun: Photographs of the Los Angeles River” by Ray Carofano, runs from April 4 to May 27, at the Gallery in Miller Hall. Open hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or by appointment, Monday through Friday. Information: Gary Colby, (909) 448-4070 or gcolby@laverne.edu.

Through May 16 University of La Verne College of Law exhibit “Incarceration Realities: Walls and Beyond” runs through May 16 at the College of Law, 320 E. D St., Ontario. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. weekends. Information: Placido Gomez at (909) 460-2000 or pgomez@ laverne.edu.

FOOTHILL COMMUNITIES April 23-May 8 Mirette live on stage from April 23 to May 8, at the Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Based on the Caldecott winning book by Emily Arnold McCully, Mirette is the story of a young girl in 1890’s Paris who convinces a retired highwire artist to teacher her his trade – and in turn teaches him to overcome his own fear. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Information: (909) 477-2752, (877) 858-8422 or lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.