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Aug. 4-Nov. 26 Dee Marcellus Cole will transform the Claremont Depot into a Carnival of Color when the Claremont Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition opens Saturday, Aug. 4, 200 W. First St., Claremont. Dee Marcellus Cole and Carnival Seekers will present the work of eight local folk artists driven not by the art world but by the instinctive need to create. The exhibition opens with a reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, during Art Walk, and will remain on view through Nov. 26. For more information, visit claremontmuseum.org.

ALTA LOMA Ongoing The Van Noy Insurance Agency has kicked off its 7th Annual Summer Mac & Cheese Food Drive to benefit Inland Valley Hope Partners. To donate boxes of macaroni and cheese, drop them off at the Van Noy office at 7168 Archibald Ave., Suite 280, Alta Loma. For more information, call the Van Noy office at (909) 989-0733. For more information about Inland Valley Hope Partners, call Kami Grosvenor at (909) 622-3806, Ext. 105 or visit InlandValleyHopePartners.org.

AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY Auto Club Speedway is located at 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. For a full schedule of events and more information, visit autoclubspeedway.com.

Aug. 24

CalSpeed Karting, daily (closed Mondays.) From pinnacle level competitive karting and arrive and drive racing to karting schools and corporate entertainment, CalSpeed is an outdoor karting center. For more information, visit calspeedkarting.com.

AZUSA Ongoing Azusa-Glendora Soroptimist Club meets at noon, the first and third Tuesdays of the month, and at 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, Marie Callenders, 1175 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa. Soroptimist means “Best for Women,” and the club stays within the mission of a global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. If this mission appeals to you, please join us! For more info, please call President Elaine Heisinger at (626) 905-3591.

Lefty’s Track Day, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 24, Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. Auto Club Speedway welcomes the community to drive their own car, truck or motorcycle and take a spin on the same speedway that NASCAR drivers recently raced at over 200 mph as part of the popular Lefty’s Track Day. For more info, visit leftyskidsclub. com or call (909) 429-5000.

Ongoing Exotics Racing, every weekend. Exotics Racing gives you the opportunity to drive your own choice of exotic cars on a race track including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Nissan GTR, Porsche and Audi with 1-on-1 coaching from driving instructors. For more info, visit exoticsracing.com.

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. For more information, call Discharge Nurse Patti Perez at (909) 464-8780.

Chino Valley Medical Center offers a Bereavement Support Group in partnership with VITAS healthcare, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., every second and fourth Monday, 5451 Walnut Ave., Chino. Attendees must RSVP with Ashley Goodey at (909) 386-6068.

CHINO HILLS Through Aug. 9 Summer Concert Series held 7 p.m., Wednesdays, through Aug. 9, Veterans Park, 14877 Eucalyptus Ave., Chino Hills. For more information, visit chinohills.org/concerts.

CLAREMONT June 25 Claremont Museum of Art hosts Claremont Heritage Members, noon to 4 p.m., June 25, 200 W. First St., Claremont Depot, Claremont.

Photographer Robert Landau will read from his book “Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip,” 1 p.m., June 25, Rhino Records, 235 Yale Ave., Claremont. There will a question-and-answer session by David Allen of The Daily Bulletin following the reading.

July 7 and Aug. 4 Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers meet 7:30 p.m., July 7 and Aug. 4, Harvey Mudd College, R. Michael Shanahan Center, Room B460, 320 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont.

The July 7 meeting will be in Beckman Hall. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit PVAA.US.

Sept. 9 and Nov. 11 Guided Walking Tours of the Claremont Colleges, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 9 and Nov. 11. Meet at Seaver House, 301 N. College Ave., Claremont. For more information, email info@ claremontheritage.org or call (909) 621-0848.

Ongoing The University Club of Claremont invites interested visitors to its weekly meetings, held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, in the Padua Room of the Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Road, Claremont. Meetings include lunch and a guest speaker. For more information, visit universityclubofclaremont. org. The UCC is nonprofit organization dedicated to the ongoing education of its members in addition to providing annual grants and scholarships to support local students and community organizations.

Join the Granola Team for the Crossroads Social Enterprise, Rising Women! We need four volunteers to make granola from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., on the third Friday of every month. This will be an ongoing commitment. Our granola is a popular item at the Claremont Farmer’s Market, so we need a team to help us keep the public happy! For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Vicki Claudius at vicki@crossroadswomen.org or (909) 626-7847.

Claremont Meals on Wheels needs volunteers who can help in the packing and/or in the delivery of food to clients. Volunteers can either pack meals from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., or deliver meals from 10:30 a.m. to noon. A commitment of two days a month is needed. For more information, call (909) 621-4018 or visit claremontmealsonwheels. org/volunteer-for-us/ and submit a volunteer application.

Players needed for recreational bridge, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, at Blaisdell Senior Center, 440 S. College Ave., Claremont. Beginners welcome. For more info, (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, manager Oscar G. DeLeon at (714) 345-3087.

Tutti Mangia Italian Grill, 102 Harvard Ave., Claremont, at First St.: Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Late Night Happy Hour 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Bar Menu available until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday featuring $2 Oyster Shooters and $2.50 Caprese Sliders. Music: Gip Noble 5 p.m. Fridays; Ken Courtney or Taylor Tea 6 p.m. Saturdays.

Kiwanis Club of Claremont meets noon, Thursdays, St. Ambrose Church Fellowship hall, 830 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont. Local residents interested in serving their community are invited to learn more by attending one of their meetings. 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, call 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. For more info, email jerrymaury@yahoo.com or call (909) 624-6395.

CLAREMONT LIBRARY June 25 Fourth Sundays: Poetry at the Claremont Library, 2 p.m., Sunday, June 25. The event will feature Judy Kronenfeld and Eric Howard, and is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

June 29 Create amazing art with thumbtacks and foam boards, 2 p.m., Thursday, June 29. Ages 11 to 18. Parents: please be aware that refreshments may be served at some of these programs. A list of ingredients will be available at the program. For more info, (909) 621-4902 or visit colapublib.org.

Through July 1 American Sign Language, 10:30, Saturdays, through July 1. The Claremont Library is presenting a fun, basic course in American Sign Language. Learn how to communicate in a new language and explore another culture. Ages 8 and up. For more information, (909) 621-4902 or visit colapublib.org.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS

July 4 KABOOM! Fairplex’s patriotic Fourth of July fireworks, monster trucks, extreme motocross and human cannonball extravaganza, will be back this year. The show begins at 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, in the grandstand at Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. For tickets and more information, visit Fairplex.com or call (909) 623-3111.

July 11 The World Music Concert Series begins at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, in the Bank of America Imagination Courtyard at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Sponsored by the Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation, the summer concert series offers free, diverse musical entertainment, exposing the audience to various musical styles from different parts of the world. For more information, visit vgculturalcenter.com or call (909) 477-27252 or (877) 858-8422.

Through July 23 TREE SPEAK: Interpretations of the Rustlings, through July 23, Claremont Museum of Art, in the Claremont Depot, 200 W. 1st St., Claremont. Artists living in Claremont’s urban forest find their voice in nature. The exhibition also features a survey of Claremont’s long history as the City of Trees.


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.

DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY June 27 Monthly Book Discussion, 7 p.m., June 27, Basically BOOKS on Golden Springs. Call the Nurse by Mary J. MacLeod.

July 25 Monthly Book Discussion, 7 p.m., July 25, Basically BOOKS on Golden Springs. The Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez.

Aug. 22 Monthly Book Discussion, 7 p.m., Aug. 22, Basically BOOKS on Golden Springs. A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.

Sept. 26 Monthly Book Discussion, 7 p.m., Sept. 26, Basically BOOKS on Golden Springs. Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead.

Oct. 1-31 Read Together Diamond Bar, activities all month from Oct. 1-31, Diamond Bar Library. Read Nathalia Holt’s Rise of the Rocket Girls and enjoy a monthlong festival of fun, interesting and educational activities in Oct.

Nov. 4 Gently Used (or new) Purse Sale, Saturday, Nov. 4,Diamond Bar Library. The time will be determined later. Looking for donations of “gently used” or new purses for the Nov. 4 sale. All proceeds to benefit Diamond Bar Library.

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, visit dblibraryfriends.org.

Diamond Bar Friends of the Library Board Meetings are held at 8:30 a.m., the last Saturday of most months. Visitors are always welcome. To confirm time, please email kathleennewe@gmail.com.

July 4 KABOOM! Fairplex’s patriotic Fourth of July fireworks, monster trucks, extreme motocross and human cannonball extravaganza, will be back this year. The show begins at 8 p.m., Tuesday,July 4, in the grandstand. For tickets and more info, visit Fairplex.com or call (909) 623-3111.

July 4 NHRA Museum’s Twilight Cruise Night, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., July 5, Fairplex lower admin lot. Join us for an evening of hot rodding fun for the entire family. Festivities include music, food vendors and more. All proceeds benefit the museum, a nonprofit organization. Park at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue.

July 8-9 Great Train Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 8-9, Expo Hall 7. The train show features hundreds of trains for sale, exhibitors from across the country, huge operating model train displays, free workshops and demonstrations. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. For tickets and more information, visit trainshow. com/Pomona.

Aug. 2 NHRA Museum’s Twilight Cruise Night, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 2, Fairplex lower admin lot. Join us for an evening of hot rodding fun for the entire family. Festivities include music, food vendors and more. All proceeds benefit the museum, a nonprofit organization. Park at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue.

Aug. 6 Vans Warped Tour, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 6, Fairplex grandstand and infield. Nine stages with bands will perform. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. For tickets and more information, visit vanswarpedtour.com.

Aug. 12 2017 Convocation & White Coat Ceremony, Aug. 12, Expo Halls 4 and 6. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. For more information, visit commencement.western.edu.

Aug. 12-13 Reptile Super Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13, Expo Hall 9. Park at Gate 9 on White Avenue. For more information, visit reptilesupershow.com.

Aug. 13 Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 13, Main lot. Hard-to-find car parts, customs and classics. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. For more information, visit pomonaswapmeet.com.

Aug. 20 Quinceañera Expo, noon to 5 p.m., Aug. 20. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. For tickets and more information, visit Eventbrite.com/e/los-angelesquinceanera-magazine-expoaugust-20-2017-tickets.

Through Aug. 17 Food Truck Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., through Aug. 17. Park at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue for dine in or take out.

Sept. 1-24 LA County Fair, Sept. 1-24, Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. The 95th anniversary of America’s largest county fair in fun and acreage runs Sept. 1-24. New this year: the Magical World of Dragons, Wizards and Beasts; the Bug Barn featuring edible bugs; and the Little Red Barn with all miniature farm animals. Also, the End of Summer Concert Series includes 16 nights of great entertainment; Jurassic Planet, with 40 animatronic dinosaurs; Gallery exhibit featuring artists Judithe Hernandez and Patssi Valdez; a summer ice-skating, snow-sledding village; and a carnival midway, farm and exotic animals (including a giraffe!), exclusive food, shopping and entertainment. Closed Mondays (except Labor Day) and Tuesdays. For more information, visit 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. For more information, call (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. For more information, call (909) 865-4315.

Historic Trains Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 3p.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, atrolley car, Pullman car, caboose and a livestock car. For more info, call (909) 865-4043.

GLENDORA Ongoing

The Glendora Historical Society Museum takes on a new look, made possible by a grant from the Native Sons of the Golden West, with recently completed and updated exhibits focused on Glendora’s history. The Glendora timeline begins with Native Americans living 6,000 BC in the verdant and wildlife rich foothills of Glendora and covers Rancho Days, early pioneers, founding of the town, to the development of the City incorporated in 1911. Museum is open from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. every Saturday. The Museum is at 314 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora.

The Glendora Historical Society Needs You! Ever thought of becoming adocent? If you’ve always wanted to spend alittle of your free time learning and sharing information about Glendora’s history, sign up to become amember of the Glendora Historical Society. Become avolunteer and assist at the Museum or at the Rubel Castle. There are lots of things going on and we’ll find aspot that meets your interests and needs. You’ll be glad you did! For more information, visit glendorahistoricalsociety.org or call (626) 963-0419.

GFWC Federated East Valley Woman’s Club is looking for members. The organization meets the first Thursday of the month at the Peppertree Café, 1020 Route 66 in Glendora. With amotto of “Unity in Diversity,” we promote education, families, conservation, seniors and participation in the arts. Meetings begin with 6p.m. dinner and activities at 7p.m. For information, call (909) 260-6729.

LA VERNE Ongoing

Recycling for Roynon Elementary School, 9a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mondays, through August, Roynon Elementary School, 2715 ESt., La Verne. Community members and school families are needed to help donate plastic and glass bottles and jars to be recycled. Proceeds go to the Roynon Beautification Committee, anonprofit organization that pays for much-needed lawn maintenance and beautification projects at the school. Drop-off locations during the summer are located on Sixth St. between Dand Estreets and in the front of the school on ESt.

GFWC La Verne -San Dimas Woman’s Club meets at 6:30 p.m., the third Thursday of the month, Hillcrest Retirement Community, Galen Walker Board Room, Hillcrest, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne. For more information, call Bettina at (909) 599-2695 or Linda at (909) 593-3906.

La Verne/San Dimas Meals on Wheels. We deliver hot lunches to residents in San Dimas and La Verne for anominal fee to those who need our service. We need volunteers to help with the delivery of these meals Monday through Friday. Volunteers will find this avery satisfying experience as they get to know the recipients we help. Most volunteers work only once aweek, and are needed from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We are also looking for avolunteer who would like to help us with fundraising. Donations made to Meals on Wheels helps the recipients who need help in paying for their meals. If you are interested in helping or would like meals for yourself or afamily member, call (909) 596-1828.

Sons of Norway’s noon potluck meetings are held every second Saturday of the month at Rock of the Foothills Church, 4630 Wheeler Ave., La Verne. Anyone interested in Nordic history and culture, call Agnes at (909) 985-1076 or Brian at (909) 989-3833, or sundfjord.org.

The Garden Friends meet from 10 a.m. to noon, the second Thursday of the month, at La Verne Community Center, 3660 DSt., La Verne. Join us if you are interested in all facets of home gardening.

Windsong Southland Chorale meets from 6:30 p.m. to 9p.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.

MONTCLAIR Ongoing

Baby Shower and Tour, 5:30 p.m., every third Thursday of each month, The Birthplace, Montclair Hospital Main Conference Room, 5000 San Bernardino St., Montclair. Light refreshments will be provided. To register, call (909) 625-8146.

Prenatal classes, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., every second Thursday of each month, Montclair Hospital, 5000 San Bernardino St., Montclair. Learn what to expect when delivering your baby and breastfeeding basics. Call and inquire about classes in Spanish and Mandarin. Bring ababy doll and pillow, ifpossible. Space is limited. To register, please call (909) 625-8146.

ONTARIO July 11-14 Experience the thrill of visiting Rome at India Christian Assembly’s Family Vacation Bible School, 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 11 to Friday, July 14, World of Life Church of God, 1355 W. Sixth St., Ontario. Come for dancing, crafts, games, lessons and more. The theme is Rome: Paul and the Underground church. There are classes for kids, teens and adults. Register at icalosangeles. com/vbs. For more information, contact info@icalosangeles.com or (909) 529-0651.

Ongoing Inland Valley Hope Partners is seeking faith communities, businesses, service organizations, families and other generous community friends to help make the holidays special for local families in need. The Adopt AFamily Program matches low-income families with those who can show them they are not forgotten. For more information or to request afamily profile, call Maria Zuleta or Kami Newman at (909) 622-3806, ext. 105/104; InlandValleyHopePartners.org.

Travelers Aid at Ontario International Airport is seeking volunteers to work an exciting four-hour shift once a week assisting travelers at the information desk operated in both terminals to provide airport and visitor information. Training and orientation is included. For more information, call Therese Andrews at (909) 544-5378 or visit travelersaidie.org.

ONTARIO CITY LIBRARY Ontario City Library system includes the Ovitt Family Community Library, 215 E. CSt., Ontario, and Colony High Branch Library, 3850 E. Riverside Drive, Ontario. For more information, visit ontariocitylibrary.org orcall the Ovitt Family Community Library at (909) 395-2004 or Colony High Branch Library at (909) 395-2256.

Through July 31 Reading by Design! Summer Reading Program, through July 31. Each week, all ages 18 and under can earn incentives for reading time. Themed events will also be held. For more info, call the Ovitt Family Community Library at (909) 395-2004 or Colony High Branch library at (909) 395-2256 or visit ontariocitylibrary.org.

ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORYAND ART

Ontario Museum of History and Art is located at 225 South Euclid Ave., Ontario. Gallery hours are from noon to 4p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free. For more information or 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 4p.m., Thursday thru 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 16 Line Gallery: Recent Acquisitions. Through July 16. We share recent acquisitions to CCMA’s collection, including works from the Purchase Prize winners from our 2016 Members Exhibit Reflect! Kelly Bracamontes, Bobbie Twydell Greiner, Angela Koenig and Steve Thomas. Other recent works added to museum’s collection include the work of Kelly Bracamontes, Jeffry Cole, Mary Alice Cline, Cynthia J. Dunlap, Elaine W. Harvey, Betty Hayes, Marciano Martinez, Richard Martinez, Don O’Neill, Esther Reeves, Diane Ricks, Bud Shackleford and Robert E. Wood.

July 20-Oct. 15 Line Gallery: Portrait of Our Community. Selections from the collection, opens July 20, through Oct. 15.

Through July 22 Main Gallery: Framed. Mid Valley Arts League 64th Annual Member Exhibition and Honor Court, through July 22.

July 27-Sept. 24 Main Gallery: Thousands of Tiny Pieces. Southern California Collage Society, July 27 to Sept. 24.

July 27-Oct. 1 South Gallery: Illuminations – LAXWAX ART Annual Member Exhibit, July 27 to Oct. 1.

Aug. 10-Sept. 17 Spotlight Gallery: Picture This! –C.S. Champe, Aug. 10 to Sept. 17. Photography that succeeds in “revealing” the core essence of asubject rather than “capturing” an image transcends translation.

POMONA July 6-Aug. 31 The Pomona Concert Band’s 70th Annual Summer Concert Series, 8p.m., Thursdays, July 6toAug. 31, G. Stanton Selby Bandshell, behind the Community Center building in Ganesha Park, 1575 N. White Ave., Pomona. The band is sponsored by the city of Pomona. For more information, visit pomonaconcertband.org or email Director Linda Taylor at director@pomonaconcertband. org orPresident Allan Small at president@pomonaconcertband. org, or call (626) 824-0001.

Ongoing Pomona Meals on Wheels is designed to assist not only those who are unable to prepare their own meals because of arecent surgery or accident, but also those who physically cannot shop and cook. There isnoage restriction on who can receive ameal. Volunteers are the heart of the program and provide both ameal and afriendly visit. There are anumber of ways to volunteer with Meals on Wheels: packing, driving, navigating, clerical, and management. For more info about volunteering: Meals on Wheels, Foothill Communities RSVP at (909) 621-9900.


American Museum of Ceramic Art is open from noon to 5p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; 399 N. Garey Ave., Pomona.

Exhibition Schedule Ceramics AtoZ: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 afocus on geography, techniques, and artistic styles.

Through July 31 Mettlach: Folklore &Fairy Tales.

Aug. 5 We the People: Serving Notice exhibition, Aug. 5toDec. 30. Our current political and social climate is arguably one of the more divisive and turbulent periods in the past 50 years. AMOCA has invited artists from across the country to “serve notice” on arange of issues including capital punishment, environmental protection, freedom of speech, government, gender equality, human rights, immigration, racism, wildlife protection and women’s rights. Opening reception: 6-9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12.

Every month on the second Saturday, Art Walk brings big crowds to the streets of Pomona, 6p.m. to 9p.m. Dozens of galleries host artist receptions for their latest exhibits. Many shops, studios; restaurants open late. There isnobetter way to get afeel for the lively community that hundreds of artists have built here. Experience the diverse array of top quality artwork, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting and photography.

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 4p.m. Wednesday, noon to 9p.m. Thursday, and noon to 4p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call (909) 397-9716.

Drawing: 3:30 p.m. to 5p.m., Thursdays, for beginners to intermediate artists.

Saturdays -Clay: Adults 16 and older: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; children 6-15: 1p.m. to 2p.m. Students will learn what clay is, how it has been used throughout history and in today’s world. They will also create projects using various building methods such as slab construction, pinchpot and coil building.

Saturday Painting: The painting course is designed with flexibility and individual artistic growth in mind. The studio provides an instruction-based painting environment in which students can choose and carry out their own assignments. No previous painting experience required.

Exhibition Schedule July 8 Sustainability and Community Engagement: Where toBegin: 6p.m. With Devon Hartman, Keeper of the Earth Master, followed by Q&A,performance art and reception.

Through July 22 Tectonic Shift: ASense of Place, ASense of Space: New paintings from Australia by Dovey Dee.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA Sept. 8-10

The Associated Artists of the Inland Empire (AAIE) is seeking artists in all media for its 53rd Annual Juried Art Show, Sept. 8-10, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center Celebration Hall, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Registration forms must be postmarked by Friday, Aug. 18. For registration forms, visit associatedartists inlandempire.org orthe Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center, 11200 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. For more info, contact Annual Show Chair Sandi Grimley at (909) 948-1667 or aaieshowchair17@gmail.com.

Ongoing Associated Artists of the Inland Empire meets 9:30 a.m., the second Wednesday of the month, Rancho Cucamonga Community Center, 11200 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. The public is invited.

The John Rains House is open for tours. John Rains, a businessman and grape grower, had the home built in 1860 and it is now ahistoric site of the San Bernardino County Museum. He lived there with his wife, Maria Merced, and their children. The house is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 3p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 8810 Hemlock St., Rancho Cucamonga. For more info, please call (909) 989-4970.

The John Rains House is looking for craft enthusiasts to help make crafts for the gift store, 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. No experience is necessary. For more info, call Sharon Salito at (909) 987-3974.

Volunteer Citizens on Patrol needed for the Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana court services division of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Volunteers will assist court deputies and the public. For more info, contact Rick Absler at (909) 593-2261.

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, call 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 10a.m. to 4p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, please call (909) 484-7853.

SAN DIMAS Through Aug. 2

Bring the whole family to Civic Center Park this summer to enjoy Movies and Music in the Park. Movies in the Park will be held 7to9p.m., Wednesdays, Civic Center Park, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. Continuing the fun, there will be seven weeks of Concerts in the Park beginning at dusk from June 21 to Aug. 2. The summer fun will wrap up with aMovie in the Park on Aug. 9, featuring Zootopia.

Through Sept. 6 San Dimas Farmers Market, 4p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays through Sept. 6, City Hall parking lot, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. Hosted by Advocates for Healthy Living, the weekly Farmers Market will include certified growers selling California fruits, vegetables and flowers. There will also be specially prepared foods such as barbecue, tamales, sweets and roasted corn. For more info, call (909) 581-4744.

Ongoing La Verne/San Dimas Meals on Wheels. We deliver hot lunches to residents in San Dimas and La Verne for anominal fee to those who need our service. We need volunteers to help with the delivery of these meals Monday through Friday. Volunteers will find this avery satisfying experience as they get to know the recipients we help. Most volunteers work only once a week, and are needed from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We are also looking for avolunteer who would like to help us with fundraising. Donations made to Meals on Wheels helps the recipients who need help in paying for their meals. If you are interested in helping or would like meals for yourself or afamily member, call (909) 596-1828.

San Dimas Historical Society, the Walker House, 121 N. San Dimas Ave., San Dimas. The San Dimas Historical Society preserves the history of San Dimas by bringing together those interested in local history. Office and Archives: Open 1p.m. to 4p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Museum and Gift Shop: 1p.m. to 4p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Also, 6p.m. to 8p.m. when the Festival of Arts Second Story Gallery is open, on the second and third Friday and Saturday evenings of the month. Docent-led tours by appointment at (909) 592-1190 or email office 91773@sandimas historical.org. Web: www.sandimashistorical. org/. Facebook: www.facebook. com/San-Dimas-Historical- Society-138186396277034.

SAN DIMAS LIBRARY Through July 31

Summer Reading Program, through July 31. 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 abook and be automatically entered in our weekly raffle drawing for great prizes! Sign up at colapublib.org.

The Kids’ Corner Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m., Fridays, through June 30. This program is for toddlers and will include stories, songs, finger plays and play time.

Wacky Wednesdays. 3p.m., June 28. Christopher Yates presents Rhythm Master Rusty’s Rock &Roll Circus!

Teen Hangout Teen Book Club. Teens: if you’re interested in starting ateen book club at the library, let us know. We have created asuper-short survey so you can tell us what you envision ateen book club to look like. Go to our survey page at www.tinyurl.com/zmt4uyv, or come in and fill out apaper survey to let us know your thoughts.

Teens: Polymer Clay Pens. 3p.m., June 29. We’ll be decorating ball point pens with polymer clay to create functional and unique works of art.

Ongoing Adult Activities Join Friends of San Dimas Library. Meetings are usually held at 9:30 a.m., third Tuesday of the month (except Dec.) 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.

SOUTH EL MONTE Aug. 26

34th Annual Albert Rivera Menudo Run, 7:30 a.m. Kids Run and 8a.m. for all other runs, Aug. 26, Whittier Narrows Park, 750 Santa Anita Ave., South El Monte. Presented by National Latino Peace Officers Association San Gabriel Valley Chapter. The 5K/10K Run, Fun Walk and Kids Run will feature awards and trophies. Register at themenudorun.com.

UPLAND July 1

Community Hero nominations open through July 1. Do you know acommunity hero? Is there someone who volunteers and selflessly devotes time and efforts toward the betterment of the city? Nominations are now being accepted for Upland’s 2017 Community Heroes, who will be honored at the LA County Fair during the Upland Day at the Fair on Sept. 7. Nomination forms are available at lacountyfair.com/community days, and email completed forms to Fuquay@fairplex.com, fax to (909) 629-2067 or mail to Fairplex, Attention: Shanell Fuquay, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Info: Shanell Fuquay at (909) 865-4075 or Fuquay@ fairplex.com.

Aug. 5 Doo Wop, Soul and Rock ‘N’ Roll Legends in concert, Aug. 5, Highlander Auditorium, 850 N. San Antonio Ave., Upland. Musical heroes from the past, including Mel Carter, The Flamingos, Chris Montez and Carla Cooke, will bring back the songs that made them legends. For tickets and more information, visit affordablemusicproductions. com or call (888) 718-4253.

Aug. 15 Parade entries for the Upland Day at the Fair are due Aug. 15. Community groups and members are encouraged to participate in this year’s Upland Day at the LA County Fair, set for Sept. 7. Civic, youth, sports, school, nonprofit and performing arts group (including Scouts, Little League, cheer and dance squads, etc.) are encouraged to sign up for the parade, which will begin at 5p.m. and snake for about half amile throughout the fairgrounds. For more info, visit lacf.com/parades.

Weekly/Monthly Upland Certified Farmers Market, every Thursday, 5p.m. to 9p.m., Historic Downtown Upland at 2nd Avenue and 9th Street. Enjoy vendors, food, music, produce, aKid’s zone and more! For more information, visit historicdowntownupland.org.

Historic Upland Walking Tours, every second Saturday, 10 a.m. Meet at the Cooper Regional History Museum, 217 ASt., Upland, and join us for an in-depth look at Upland’s history, downtown businesses and people that define the City of Gracious Living. Tours are approximately two hours and one mile in length over flat surfaces. For more information, call (909) 982-8010 or visit coopermuseum.org.

Senior Billiards Tournament, last Monday of each month, 1p.m. to 4p.m.: Ages 55+, $5 includes lunch, arrive at 11:30 a.m.; Gibson Senior Center Billiards Room, 250 N. Third Ave. For more information, call (909) 981-4501.

Clutter Chaos, every Tuesday, 1p.m. to 2p.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, 1to 4p.m. –Ages 55+, bring your digital gadget and ask questions one on one. Gibson Senior Center, 250 N. Third Ave, Upland. For more info, call 909) 981-4501.

Upland Coin Club meets at 7:30 p.m., the third Saturday of the month, at Magnolia Recreation Center, 651 W.15th St., Upland.

UPLAND LIBRARY June 27

Buster Balloon, 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 27, Library Patio.

July 11 Christopher T. Magician, 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, Carnegie Library.

July 18 Noteworthy Puppets, 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, Carnegie Library.

July 25 Joseph Peck –Steelpan Percussionist, 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, Carnegie Library.

Ongoing Youth Services Programs One-derful Ones Storytime: 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, in the Brodie Room. This lap sit storytime program is for 0-2 years old and aparent 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 program 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 program 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 takehome craft. This program lasts approximately 50 minutes.

P.J. Storytime: Thursdays, 6 p.m., 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, 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 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!

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 Programs Volunteer tutors needed. Are you looking for a rewarding way to volunteer in your community while helping an adult improve her or his life? Volunteering at the Upland Public Library’s Adult Literacy Program is a wonderful way to offer service to your city. Beginning in August, tutor training will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the first Saturday of every month. To register or more information, call the Literacy Office at (909) 931-4211.

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, in the 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 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. For more information and to register contact Liz Barbee at (909) 931-4211.

CA DMV Driver Handbook: 3p.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, please contact 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. For more information, Mt. SAC Child Development Center at (909) 274-4920.

UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS June 24 Bulldogs in South Bay LA, 1 p.m., Saturday, June 24, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. This will include a tour of Hammer Museum. For more information, contact Alumni & Community Relations at (909) 748-8011.

June 28-July 1 International Trombone Festival, June 28 to July 1. For more information, contact the Music Department at (909) 748-8700.

FOOTHILL COMMUNITIES July 15-23

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, July 15-23, Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. The Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre is proud to present their summer family musical spectacular, Joseph and the amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. For tickets and more information, visit lewisfamilyplayhouse.com or call (909) 477-2752 or (877) 858-8422.

Ongoing My Sister’s Closet is a community project that collects gently used, special occasion dresses that will be given to local girls in the community so that they are able to attend their prom. The Azusa Unified School District, Azusa Pacific University, the Assistance Outreach League of Covina and the Azusa/Glendora Soroptimists are collaborating to reduce the financial stress by providing these dresses at no cost to any young lady who plans on attending her high school prom. Donation sites are located at the Azusa Unified School District Family Resource Center, 546 S. Citrus Ave., Azusa; Azusa Pacific University Social Department, 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa; and Savvy Salon, 750 W. Route 66, Suite I, Glendora. The dress giveaway event will be held on March 4. For more information or reserve a spot, call Silvana A. Cavazos at (626) 732-8032.

The ESGV Branch of the AAUW is inviting any ladies who have a college degree to join us. We meet monthly for service and fun projects. For info: Jeanette Gulli, Publicity Chair, at (951) 285-2256 or jhgulli@verizon.net.

REAL Connections Village is an exciting local program created especially for older adults who want to live vibrant, independent lives while aging well in their homes. Volunteers can help REAL members by providing things like transportation, friendly visits, and handyman services. Info: REAL at (909) 621-6300 or visit realconnections.org to learn more about volunteering opportunities and how to become a REAL Connections Village volunteer.

Foothill Communities RSVP SMP Program. Medicare fraud steals billions of dollars from taxpayers every year. Here’s what you can do as a Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer to help preserve Medicare and protect seniors against scams. Do you like to help people? Do you like public speaking? Put your experience and skills to work, educate and empower consumers and learn how to spot Medicare scams and errors. As an SMP volunteer you will receive eight hours of training and ongoing updates regarding fraud and scams in the area you serve. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, call Linda Chavez, RSVP Director at (909) 621-9900.

Honor society of key women educators seeks new members. The Beta Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an honor society of key women educators, invites to its meetings active and retired educators, including teachers, professors, school administrators and librarians interested in supporting women’s work in education, obtaining grants for classroom use or receiving scholarships for advanced degrees. For more info, please call Kathy Henkins at (909) 596-3920.

The Lewis Family Playhouse Announces its 2016-2017 Season Line-Up. It’s the 10th anniversary of the Lewis Family Playhouse, which has been an unforgettable destination for local quality entertainment, a pride of Rancho Cucamonga and a place where families can experience and honor the arts. Tickets are on sale on Lewis Family Playhouse website at lewisfamilyplayhouse.com, or call (909) 477-2752.

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