Always a ready friend for 10 years
On average, 211 has answered nine calls an hour – every hour – for the past 10 years. Caller requests range from food and housing to employment services, burial assistance to low cost dental care, drug addiction services to rebuilding a life after incarceration, and much more.

Soroptimists accept grant applications
The application deadline is Nov. 15. The Azusa-Glendora Soroptimist Chapter will provide a $1,500 cash grant to its award recipient, who will then advance to the Soroptimist Desert Region level, where recipients could receive up to an additional $5,000.

Claremont’s Economy Shop For 83 years, giving, sharing, caring
Charitable giving has been at the heart of the thrift store since it opened in the 1930s. A few ladies from the Claremont chapter of the American Red Cross began gathering clothing for the orange pickers from Mexico who came every year during the citrus season.

San Dimas Update Rodeo is on, Western Days on hiatus
Grab your cowboy hat and get ready to have a great time at this Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) event. Gates open for the Rodeo at 11 a.m. both days for shopping and tasty fair food with pre-rodeo events starting at 1 pm and the rodeo beginning at 2 pm.

Rental property renovations that pay off
Replace the padding to eliminate any existing odors and make the carpet feel softer and of higher quality. If the budget allows, consider installing tile or laminate if you really want to woo a quality tenant. The durability of hard surface flooring will pay off in the long run.

Wise advice: Love and take care of you
I did Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery on her that day, and the first thing she mentioned when we met is that she is a faithful reader of my monthly column in the Foothill Reader. She is a perfect representation of what I love about my job. Here is the conversation we had during our visit.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
The Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography at University of La Verne presents “After Selma”.

SoCal Cars Calendar
Vintage and historical racing vehicles are on display, as well as photographs, trophies and other memorabilia. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Info: (909) 622-2133 and www.museum.

Mt. SAC Art gallery opens with Karl Benjamin
The Mt. San Antonio College Art Gallery kicks off its 2016- 17 year with an exhibit of works by Karl Benjamin, “Close Values: The Legacy of Karl Benjamin,” which runs Sept. 22 through Dec. 8 at the Art Gallery. This exhibit is free and open to the public.

Tutti Mangia honored by restaurant writers
Visit Tutti Mangia’s website (www.tuttimangia.com) for more information on the charities they are supporting, as well as more information on the 20th anniversary celebration, including rules and regulations for the sweepstakes..

Pacific Lifeline receives literacy grant
“We are grateful for this support and plan to use it to purchase much-needed items for its tutoring program, including puppets and a puppet stage to act out stories that are read, two computers and a printer for homework support, lap white boards...

R&B Hall of Famers headline Upland’s Highlander
Mary Wilson’s musical story began in the 1950s as a Detroit teen, when she and elementary school friend Florence Ballard made a pledge to remember each other if they ever joined a singing group. Years later that happened as members of The Primettes, a quartet that also included Wilson’s neighbor Diana Ross.

‘Dining Dramatically’ to audition for ‘Christmas Caper’
The holiday melodrama, by John Burkhart has seven roles – three women, three men and a host. Auditions will consist of readings taken from the script. All performers will be paid..