A LOOK AHEAD TO THE 2017
In the early days of the Rose Parade, it was decided not to hold the parade and Rose Bowl game on Sundays to avoid upsetting church-goers horses along Colorado Boulevard. So whenever New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game are moved to the second.

LA County Fair celebrates our Foothills heroes
During the run of the Fair, Sept. 2-25, Foothills communities are feted with Community Hero presentations, followed by a parade with the heroes and community VIPs serving as guests of honor..

School begins for 27,000+ students in Chino Valley
Sixty new teachers have joined the district, for a total of 1,171 classroom instructors. Among the other new employees are three school psychologists, two transitional kindergarten teachers, a child development teacher, and five instructional coaches who mentor teachers.

Rancho Cucamonga Rotary: Shoes for children
Among many community suppers were Christ Church of the Valley; Boy Scout Troop 634; Los Osos High School Interact Club; Burrtec Waste; Lewis Group; Crown Toyota; GYL Decauwer; Daisy I.T.; K L Tax Service; Valley Splicing and HomeSmart Real Estate..

Inland Pacific Ballet sets Nutcracker auditions
There will be from two to four casts of children selected to perform during the four weekends of performances. There is a $20 audition fee and additional production and rehearsal fees for those who are offered a role..

Why reading to kids is so important
The good news is that there are some easy ways and new resources to help all kids develop the vocabulary and literacy skills needed for long-term success. The easiest, of course, is encouraging adults to regularly pick up a book and read to the children in their lives.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Aug. 29 Outcry: Summer 2016 Tour featuring Hillsong Worship, Kari Jobe, Rend Collective, Housefires, Urban Rescue and Chad Veach,.

Claremont Toyota supports Pomona Valley NICU
Roger Hogan, General Manager of Claremont Toyota, knows the anxiety of having a child admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Some years ago, his son, Roger, spent time in the NICU at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC).

Pomona Chamber: Savor the Flavors, Sept. 26
In addition to sampling sweet and savory fare, guests will be treated to entertainment by the Kool Kats, have access to an open golf range and be able to participate in a chance to win raffle prizes..

Montclair Hospital awarded for Emergency Care
“Montclair Hospital Medical Center is very proud of this award,” shares Sofia Abrina, Administrator at MHMC. “With this study’s findings, MHMC can provide that expectation with the expertise of our physicians and nurses. We are proud of all of our staff working together to provide high quality care and making a difference to the community we serve.

Flying solo in a home purchase
If you are single and thinking of buying a home, you’re in great company. Solo buyers are averaging one quarter of all US real estate purchases, according to the National Association of Realtors, as more Americans are opting to live alone. And twice as many single women bought homes as did single men.

SoCal Cars Calendar
Ontario American Legion Post 112 will host a Car Show, Tribute to Heroes,.