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Claremont Clarinet Festival, June 16-18, Pomona College. Now in its 11th year as a summer festival, the Claremont Clarinet Festival returns to the Pomona College campus with 13 solo clarinetists in three concerts of blockbusters of the clarinet repertoire. An evening of New Music for Clarinet Ensembles will begin at 8 p.m., Thursday, June 16, at Mabel Bridges Hall of Music. Clarinet Masterworks will be presented at 8 p.m., Friday, June 17, Lyman Hall in Thatcher Music Center. And a Clarinet Matinee will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 18, in Bridges Hall of Music. All locations are near the southwest corner of College Avenue and Fourth Street in Claremont. For more information, call (310) 464-7653 or visit claremontclarinetfestival.com.

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 Through June 17 Planning Commission applications being accepted through June 17. Residents who are interested in serving on the Planning Commission are invited to complete an application for consideration. Applications are available online at chinohills.org/Planning- CommissionApplication, and at Chino Hills City Hall, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills. To request a faxed application, call (909) 364-2620 or email cityclerk@chinohills.org.

June 19 Father’s Day Brunch Buffet, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Los Serranos Country Club, 15656 Yorba Ave., Chino Hills. We welcome you and your family to join us on this special day to celebrate Dad! Reservations required by calling (909) 597-1769, ext. 223.

CLAREMONT 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 information, 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 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.: Friday Nights, 5 to 11 p.m. with Kip Noble on keyboards; Saturday Nights, 5 to 11 p.m. with Reuben Cantu on saxophone. Late Night Happy Hour, 9 to 11 p.m. every Friday/Saturday night. Bar Menu 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 information, call (909) 621-4902 or visit colapublib.org.

June 23 Anime Drawing Workshop, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, June 23, Library meeting room. Teens and tweens: join us as Darlene Douthit teaches the fascinating art of manga! Use pencil, colored pencils, Tomboy brush-pens and markers while learning to draw manga and anime figures. For ages 11-18. For more information, call (909) 621-4902 or visit colapublib.org.

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

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

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 info: dblibraryfriends.org.

Aug. 20 Windmill Room Buck-A-Bag Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, inside the Diamond Bar Library. A variety of genres will be on sale, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Library.

FAIRPLEX June 18-19 52nd Annual L.A. Roadsters Show, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 18-19, Fairplex campus. A Father’s Day weekend tradition, the greatest roadster show on earth returns to Fairplex with hundreds of 1936 and older open cars of all types and makes, a huge swap meet and trade show, food and fun. Parking at Gate 9 on White Avenue. Info: laroadsters.com.

June 25 Cheers, The Farm at Fairplex. Eat, drink, dance and experience a celebration of winning wine, extra virgin olive oil, spirits and beer from the L.A. International competitions. The day will also feature a beer tavern, wine garden, spirits lounge, food trucks, DJ, music and silent auction. Proceeds to benefit the educational programs of The Learning Centers at Fairplex. Parking at Gate 12 on White Avenue. Info: lawinecomp.com.

June 25-26 Relay for Life of Pomona, Fairplex campus. Organized, overnight community fundraising walk for cancer. Parking at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Information: relay.acsevents.org.

June 26 Everybody’s Birdmart, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Expo Hall 4. Birds of all breeds and sizes, products, supplies and information. Parking at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. June 27 to July 1 ICan Shine Bike Camp, Expo Hall 10 and Lot 10. A Learn to Ride a Bike Camp for individuals ages 8 and older with special needs. To volunteer or for more information, email Lourdes.jovela@gmail.com or call (909) 480-3232.

July 6 NHRA Museum’s Twilight Cruise Night, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., July 6, Fairplex lower administration lot. Park at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. Information: museum.nhra.com.

July 9 Night Nation Run 5K, July 9, Fairplex campus. Fairplex is the site for the eclectic Night Nation 5K, Celebrate Life. Celebrate friends, family and music. Run with the Night Nation. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Information and registration: nightnationrun.com.

July 15-17 Body Art Expo, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday, July 15, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, July 16, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., July 17, Expo Hall 9. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. The event will feature more than 300 top artists, piercers and exhibitors, live music, contests, a beerfest and vendors. Tickets and information: bodyartexpo.com.

July 30-31 Great Train Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 30-31, Expo Hall 7. The Great Train Show features hundreds of tables of trains for sale with exhibitors from across the country, huge operating model train displays, as well as door prizes and giveaways. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Tickets and information: trainshow.com.

Aug. 3 NHRA Museum’s Twilight Cruise Night, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 3, Fairplex lower administration lot. Park at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. Information: museum.nhra.com.

Aug. 7 Vans Warped Tour, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Aug. 7, Fairplex infield and campus. Vans Warped Tour returns to Fairplex for an eclectic one-day festival featuring bands performing non-stop on multiple stages. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Tickets and lineup: vanswarpedtour.com.

Aug. 13-14 Reptile Super Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 14, Expo Hall 9. Park at Gate 9.

Aug. 14 Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 14, Main lot. Hard-to-find car parts, customs and classics. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Info: pomonaswapmeet.com.

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. Information: Fairplex.com.

Sept. 2-25 2016 L.A. County Fair returns to the Fairplex. Info: lacountyfair.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. 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.



JUNE 12: HUCK FINN JUBILEE 2016

The three-day Huck Finn Jubilee Bluegrass Music Festival ends June 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.

THE MUSIC MAN

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.

MARK CALENDARS: KABOOM!

Fairplex’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular starts at 8 p.m., Monday, July 4, at the Fairplex grandstand. Doors open at 5 p.m. Come see free-style motoX, monster trucks and human cannonball, plus the best patriotic fireworks show in Southern California. For tickets and more information, visit Fairplex.com/events/kaboom.


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. For more 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.

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. Info: (909) 260-6729.

LA VERNE 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 meetand-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. Info: 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 information, 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.

ONTARIO 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. For info and program reservations, call (909) 395-2510.

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

Exhibition Schedule Through 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.

Exhibition Schedule Ceramics A to Z: AMOCA’s Permanent Collection. Clay has been part of human culture for centuries, but it was not until the 8th century that the first alphabet was introduced. Just as the letters of the building blocks of the alphabet, letters also symbolize the building blocks of AMOCA’s collection. Each of the 26 letters of the alphabet will be used to highlight topics in AMOCA’s permanent collection with a focus on geography, techniques, and artistic styles.

July 9 - Aug. 28: Wendy Thoreson: Wrought Clay. Opening reception: 5-8 p.m., July 9.

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 information, 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. to5 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 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 June 15-Aug. 10 San Dimas Music and Movies in the Park, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on concert nights and beginning at dusk on movie nights, Civic Center Park, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. Bring family, friends and lawn chairs to spend an evening along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in beautiful San Dimas. Refreshments will be available to purchase. Schedule: Movies in the Park – Little Rascals: June 15, JB and the BC Riders – Country Rock: June 22, Covina Concert Band – Patriotic: June 29, The Ravelers – Classic Rock: July 6, Cold Duck – R&B Variety: July 13, Silverado’s – Country: July 20, Blue Breeze Band – Motown: July 27, The Answer – Classic Rock: Aug. 3, Movies in the Park – Little Rascal Save the Day: Aug. 10.

Ongoing and seasonal San Dimas Historical Society, the Walker House, 121 N. San Dimas Ave. The San Dimas Historical Society preserves the history of San Dimas by bringing together those people interested in Southern California regional history, especially the history of San Dimas. The society continuously discovers and collects items that establish, 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 information: (909) 592- 1192; email to office91773@ sandimashistorical.org.

SAN DIMAS LIBRARY 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, through 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 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., July 6, at the San Dimas Senior Center. Join us to discuss Someone by Alice McDermott. 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! This group regularly meets the first Wednesday morning of each month.

Yarnology, 6 p.m., 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 23

2016 Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner and Community Leadership Academy Graduation, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., June 23, La Villa Bella at San Antonio, 792 W. Arrow Highway, Suite B, Upland. Please come in pirate attire or walk the plank! Reservations accepted through Friday, June 17. For more information, contact the Upland Chamber of Commerce at 215 N. Second Ave., Suite D, Upland, (909) 204-4465, realpeople@uplandchamber. com or uplandchamber.com.

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. 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. 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 drop-in 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 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.

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.

Aug. 30-Dec. 17

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.

Rose B. Simpson: Ground, an exhibition presented by the Pomona College Museum of Art, will be on view from Aug. 30 to Dec. 17. The exhibition integrates Simpson’s monumental clay sculptures with Pomona College’s collection of Native American art. Public reception: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10. 

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