The Music Man Comes to Claremont Alliance for Performing Arts invites everyone to their live production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit musical The Music Man. Show times are 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 18, and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, June 19, Seaver Theater, Pomona College, 300 E. Bonita, Claremont. Experience Harold Hill, the slick-talking traveling salesman, as he cons the townspeople of River City into believing their children are headed for trouble unless they all join his marching band. Little do they know the real trouble in town is Harold himself. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a nostalgic look at 1912 River City, Iowa. You’ll want to tap your toe during 76 Trombones, hum the tune along with our talented cast in Wells Fargo Wagon, and wish you could get up and dance during Shipoopi. For tickets or more information, call (909) 596-8811 or visit apastars.org.
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.
CHINO HILLS June 7 Vote-by-mail ballots accepted at the City Clerk’s Office from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, June 7, on the second floor at City Hall, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills.
CLAREMONT May 29 The Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra will present its Season Finale Concert at 7 p.m., Sunday, May 29, at Bridges Hall of Music, Claremont College, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. Clyde Mitchell and Greg Samuel will conduct. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more info, call (909) 624-3614.
June 4 The Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra will present its Season
Finale Concert at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 4, at Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. Conducted by Robert Sage, CYSO will present music from classical, Broadway and film genres, with a special tribute to Star Trek in honor of the 50th anniversary of the original television series. For more information, visit claremontyouthsymphony.org. 
June 11 League of Women Voters will have its annual meeting from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 11, in the Padua Room of the Hughes Center, 1700 Danbury Road, Claremont. Members will elect officers and directors, consider positions on issues and a yearly budget. Voter services will be reviewed and the Beatty Award will be presented. For more information, visit league@ claremont.ca.lwvnet.org or call (909) 624-9457.
June 12 Claremont Symphony Orchestra Final Concert of the Season, 3:30 p.m., Sunday, June 12, Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College, 150 E. 4th St., Claremont. The concert will feature all-American music, including Gershwin’s An American in Paris, Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite and the Copland Clarinet Concerto. For more information, visit claremontSO.org or call CSO President Cecilia Cloughly at (909) 596-5979.
June 24
Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers meet at 7:30 p.m., June 24, July 22, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 14 and Nov. 18 at 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.
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 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 to 11 p.m. with Kip Noble on keyboards; Saturday Nights from 5 to 11 p.m. with Reuben Cantu on saxophone. Late Night Happy Hour is 9 to 11 p.m. every Friday/Saturday night. Bar Menu available until 10:30 p.m. weekends featuring $2 Oyster Shooters; $3 Caprese Sliders.
CLAREMONT LIBRARY June 16 Teens and tweens: join us as we make funky designs with perler beads to create unique key chains from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, June 16, in the Library meeting room. For ages 11-18. Parents: please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available. 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 information, call (909) 580-3530.
COVINA June 11 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will meet at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, June 11. The meeting will feature a program titled “Covina,” presented by Covina Mayor John King. For more information, contact Donna Melone at dbmelone@ gmail.com.
DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY 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. For more information: dblibraryfriends.org.
Through May 30 Mission Circuit Dog Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through May 30, Fairplex campus. The Mission Circuit Dog Show, presented by Purina Pro Plan, returns for its annual Memorial Day weekend event with competitions culminating Monday with top dog honors celebrated. Parking is available through Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive.
May 30-June 1 B.R.A.K.E.S. Driving School, May 30 to June 1, Main Lot. Visit putonthebrakes.com for information and registration. Parking is available at Gate 15 on Arrow Highway.
June 1 NHRA Museum’s Twilight Cruise Night, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., June 1, Fairplex lower administration lot. Parking is available through Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. Info: museum.nhra.com.
June 3-5 Kids Artistic Revue Dance Competition, June
3-5, Expo Halls 5 and 6. KAR is dedicated to producing a high quality
dance event that creates rewarding experiences for dancers, teachers and
parents. Our stages are shared by thousands of different ages, talents
and abilities. Parking is available at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. To
register and for more info, visit dancekar. com/competition.
Through Aug. 16 Food Truck Thursdays, 5:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 16, Fairplex lower
administration lot. Parking at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. Info:
Fairplex.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 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.
Mariachi Los Broncos de Pomona, one
of Cal Poly Pomona’s newest ensembles, will make their evening concert
debut on Tuesday, May 31 at the Music Recital Hall. Los Broncos’ Spring
2016concert marks a momentous occasion for the Cal Poly Pomona
community, as it will celebrate the revival of the Music Department’s
mariachi program.
Los Broncos’ initial university-hour noon concert in Winter 2016 was
sold out and the group has continued to receive positive receptions
following additional on-campus performances. Mariachi Los Broncos de
Pomona invites you to join them for their evening concert debut and
celebrate with them a new chapter of the ensemble’s history.
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
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.
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. glendorahistorical society.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 June 5
We Remember, a
memorial concert presented by the Windsong Southland Chorale, will be
held at 4 p.m., Sunday. June 5, at Rock of the Foothills Lutheran
Church, 4620 Wheeler Ave., La Verne. This will be the final concert of
the group’s 21st season, and will be a tribute to the memory of devoted
Chorale member and secretary Martha Jarvis. For reservations and more
information, call (909) 983-9879.
June 9
California Retired Teachers Association Division 13 will
host its birthday bash and final general meeting of this school year
from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, at Hillcrest Retirement
Meeting House, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne. A brief business
meeting will include scholarship and legislative updates, “Day of the
Teacher” grants to 24 local teachers, and reports on the CalRTA May
State Convention. Lunch follows at noon. For lunch reservations, call
Yvonne at (909) 593-5316.
June 16 The GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club will
meet at 6:30 p.m., June 16, in the Galin Walker Board Room at
Hillcrest, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne. The meet-and-greet begins
at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. The club will go
dark for July and August and resume monthly meetings in September on the
third Thursday. The group is also selling tickets for “Concerts Under
the Stars” to raise funds for their philanthropic projects. For more
information, call Katherine at (909) 802-4563 or Linda at (909)
593-3906.
Ongoing The Garden Friends meet
from 10 a.m. to noon, the second Thursday of the month, at the La Verne
Community Center, 3660 D St., La Verne. Join us if you are interested
in all facets of home gardening.
GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club will
resume its meetings its monthly meetings in September. The club is
looking for members. For more info, call Katherine at (909) 802-4563 or
Linda at (909) 593-3906.
MARK CALENDARS: Billy Dee Williams to participate in Star Wars Reads literacy program, May
29, Rancho Cucamonga Library, Victoria Gardens, 12505 Cultural Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Thousands of Star Wars fans will come together
to enjoy a fun, family time with several entertainment options,
including an opportunity to see Billy Dee Williams at the Lewis Family
Playhouse. Times and details to be announced in May. For more
information, visit cityofrc.us/cals.
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.
ONTARIO 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.
June 8 Baldy View Division 61 of the California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA)
will hold its schoolyear-end luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 8,
at the Friendship Center of the Inland Christian Home, 1950 S. Mountain
Ave., Ontario. The six scholarship recipients of 2016-17 will be
introduced, and the luncheon will feature a Consumer Scam Stoppers
Seminar. For reservations, respond by June 3 at (909) 923-5808.
Through Aug. 12 The Summer Series of 2016 will
feature Concerts in the Park on Wednesdays and Movies in the Park on
Fridays from May 4 to Aug. 12, on the grass area at Ontario Town Square,
which is operated by the Ontario Convention Center. The entertainment
is organized by the City of Ontario Recreation & Community Services.
Info: ontariotownsquare.org.
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 info and program reservations.
Exhibition Schedule 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 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 July 3: Journey – Artists of the Year 2005 to 2016. From CCMA’s Collection. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., June 12.
Through June 19: Shapes, Shadows and Colors – Peg Almanzar, watercolor. Artist reception: 2-4 p.m., June 12.
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.
PASADENA June 22 Pittance Chamber Music Showcase Concert, 8
p.m., June 22, Pasadena Conservatory of Music, 100 N. Hill Ave.,
Pasadena. Distinguished artists from the ranks of the Grammy
Award-winning Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and Chorus will perform works
by Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Franck, Piazzola and Gernot Wolfgang.
For tickets and more information, visit PittanceChamberMusic.org.
POMONA 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 June 8 Associated Artists of the Inland Empire will
meet at 9:30 a.m., June 8, at the Rancho Cucamonga Community Center,
11200 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. Upland oil painter Karen Werner
will demonstrate her awardwinning technique at the meeting.
June 9 Job Fair, 10
a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, June 9, Solid Ground Church, 9974 19th St.,
Rancho Cucamonga. Solid Ground Church is hosting the job fair in
partnership with Church Job Fairs. To register, visit www.
sgbic.com/job-fair.
Alternate weeks Rancho Cucamonga Vets Support Group advocates
and supports military veterans of all ages. Meetings are 6:30 p.m. on
alternate Wednesdays at the Rancho Cucamonga Resource Center, 9791 Arrow
Route. For more info and meeting dates contact Mike at (909) 989- 2258
or (909) 240-5731.
Assistance League of the Foothill Communities’ Thrift Shop is
located at 8555 Archibald Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For information, call (909) 484- 7853.
SAN DIMAS Ongoing and seasonal San Dimas Historical Society, the Walker House, 121
N. San Dimas Ave. The San Dimas Historical Society preserves the
history of San Dimas by bringing together those people interested in 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 June 11 Summer Reading at the San Dimas Library begins
June 11. We will be kicking off our Summer Reading Program, which will
run until the end of July. Come anytime and sign up for our kids, teens
or adults summer reading program and get started reading to win great
prizes. Don’t forget to also participate in our Online Summer Reading
Program. Read a book and be automatically entered in our weekly raffle
drawing for great prizes. Sign up at SummerReaadingLA.org.
The Kids’ Corner Wacky Wednesdays at the Community Center Animal Magic with John Abrams, 3 p.m., June 15. Join us for a fantastic magic show with magician John Abrams and his exotic animals.
Richard Woloski’s Puppet Show, 3 p.m., June 22. Oh me! Oh my! What are the puppets up to now? Join Richard and his friends and enjoy this great puppet show.
Dance with Teresa Smith, 3 p.m., June 29. Kids will learn dance styles from around the world.
Terrific Tuesdays Terrific Tuesdays, 3
p.m., June 14-July 29. Join us for Terrific Tuesdays for a different
program every week. We’ll have a face painter, art activities, drum
circle, building challenges, coloring, games and even a puppet-making
workshop.
Fantastic Fridays Read and Play Storytime, 10:30
a.m. Fridays, June 10-July 29. This program is for toddlers through
preschoolers and will include stories, songs, finger plays and play
time. Our final program will feature musical guest Craig Newton.
Special Saturdays Harry Potter Celebration Kick Off, 3 p.m., June 11. Join us for Harry Potter art activities and games.
Minion Madness, 3 p.m., July 9. Join us for a Minion Madness art activity.
Teen Thursdays Teens: We
have a program for you every Thursday! Come in to the Library and sign
up for summer reading and win prizes! And don’t forget to also sign up
for our Online Summer Reading Program to double your chances of winner!
Visit SummerReadingLA.org.
String Dolls, 3
p.m., June 16. Make String Dolls with us! After all, everyone needs a
personal friend you can carry around with you everywhere: on your
backpack, dangling from your phone, wherever. And who’s to say your
string doll can’t be a little piggy or a cowboy?
Learn to Play the Ukulele, 3
p.m., June 23. Join us as we welcome Ken Frawley who will teach us the
basics of this super-easy, superfun instrument: the ukulele.
Ukuleles will be provided or bring your own.
Learn to Cross Stitch, 3
p.m., June 30. Come in and learn a new hobby, cross stitch! It’s small,
travels well, and best of all, doesn’t need a battery for you to enjoy
it anywhere.
Adult Activities Book Party Book Club, 10:30
a.m., June 1, at the San Dimas Senior Center. Our book clubs are always
open to all. Read the book, come in and discuss your ideas, or simply
listen to the rest of us talk! June 1, we’ll discuss Still Alice by Lisa
Genova, and on July 6, we will discuss Someone by Alice McDermott. This
group regularly meets the first Wednesday morning of each month.
Yarnology, 6
p.m., June 8 and June 22. Open to ages 10 and up. Come in and bring
your latest project, whether it’s knitting or crochet or something else
fiber-related. Learn and perfect basic stitches in a group environment.
Share your projects and patterns while learning from and teaching
others. Bring your own supplies and we will provide guidance and ideas.
This group regularly meets the second and fourth Wednesday evening of
each month.
Third Thursday Book Club, 6:30
p.m., June 16. We will discuss Life Among Giants by Bill Roorbach. This
group regularly meets the third Thursday of each month.
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! 3
p.m., Saturday, June 18. Join us as we welcome Corky, our professional
crafting maven, to lead a crafting class in how to turn simple Styrofoam
balls into spiders and ladybugs. Eeek! Come in to cool off and be
creative, take a break from your routine. Note: Due to the use of
scissors and glue, we require adult supervision of participating
youngsters.
Ongoing Adult Program 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 June 3 Soups On, 5
p.m. to 8 p.m., June 3, Grace Lutheran Church, 2108 N. Euclid Ave.,
Upland. The Soups On event began five years ago by Upland personality
Sarah Keeney and is intended to bring together community members. More
than 30 various leaders in government and business brought their
favorite soup to taste and share that first year. Proceeds of the annual
event benefit the ministries of the church.
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.
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.
July 16 Legends of the Doo Wop Vol. II Concert will
be held on Saturday, July 16, at the Highlander Auditorium, 850 N. San
Antonio Ave., Upland. Some of the greatest performers from the golden
era of classic doo-wop hits will be featured. For more information,
contact Don Goethals at (951) 317-2155 or affordablemusicproductions@ aol.com.
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. Information: Gibson Senior Center Arts & Crafts
Room, 250 N. Third Ave. Information: (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 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; 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 dropin
program.
TableTop Tuesday: 3:30
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
to 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 Grownups: 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.
CAL POLY 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
thru Friday, and one hour before show time at the Recital Hall Box
Office, 24-188.
June 20-July 28 38th Annual Movement Therapy Summer Program for
the surrounding community will be held June 20 to July 28. The six-week
session will be hosted by Cal Poly Pomona’s Motor Development Clinic
through the Kinesiology and Health Promotion program. It is available
for children 5 to 13 who are experiencing movement difficulties in the
areas of large motor and/or social interaction skills. For more
information, visit cpp. edu/~sci/motor-developmentclinic/ or call (909)
869-4340.
MT. SAC 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.
Scheduled Workshops: Saturday, June 4, 9
a.m. – Summer Rose Care: Act now to keep those blooms coming all summer
long. Armstrong experts will cover deadheading, feeding and general
care for healthy roses.
Saturday, June 18, 9
a.m. – Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden: Get more flowers and
larger harvests by providing a garden habitat for pollinators. Learn
what is best to plant – Armstrong has a great selection right now – and
hear tips for success.
Saturday, June 25, 9
a.m. – Growing Plumerias: Plumerias have arrived and Armstrong’s
selection is unmatched. It is so easy to grow the Hawaiian lei flower –
come select your favorites. Learn basic care and techniques to keep your
plumerias healthy and blooming all summer long.
