
Aug. 4-Nov. 26 Dee Marcellus Cole will transform the Claremont Depot into aCarnival 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
areception from 6p.m. to 9p.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 donated 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 afull schedule of events and more information, visit autoclubspeedway.com.
Aug. 24
Lefty’s Track Day, 4p.m. to 7p.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 aspin on the same speedway that NASCAR drivers recently raced at over 200 mph as part of the popular Lefty’s Track Day. For more information, 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 information, visit exoticsracing.com.
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 6p.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 aglobal 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 information, please call President Elaine Heisinger at (626) 905-3591.
CHINO Ongoing Chino Valley Medical Center presents Living with Diabetes, 6p.m. to 8p.m. every fourth Wednesday in the hospital Library, 5454 Walnut Ave., Chino. This class will provide general information for abetter 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 aBereavement 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
7p.m., Wednesdays, through Aug. 9, Veterans Park, 14877 Eucalyptus
Ave., Chino Hills. For more information, visit chinohills.org/concerts.
CLAREMONT July 7and Aug. 4
Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers meet
7:30 p.m., July 7and Aug. 4, Harvey Mudd College, R. Michael Shanahan
Center, Room B460, 320 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. The July 7meeting
will be in Beckman Hall. The meeting is open to the public. For more
information, visit PVAA.US.
Sept. 9and Nov. 11 Guided Walking Tours of the Claremont Colleges, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 9and Nov. 11. Meet at Seaver House, 301 N. College Ave., Claremont. For more information, email info@ claremontheritage.org orcall (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 aguest 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 5p.m. to 9p.m., on the third
Friday of every month. This will be an ongoing commitment. Our granola
is apopular item at the Claremont Farmer’s Market, so we need ateam 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 9a.m. to 10:30 a.m.,
or deliver meals from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Acommitment 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, call (909) 621-2079.
Claremont Farmers &Artisans Market, 8a.m.
to 1p.m. Sundays, rain or shine, at North Indian Hill Boulevard atWest
2nd Street. The Farmers &Artisans Market was founded in 1996 to
connect California farmers and artisans to the local community. More
than 100 grower and artisan members share goods and services throughout
the year. For more info, call manager Oscar G. DeLeon at (714) 345-3087.
Tutti Mangia Italian Grill, 102
Harvard Ave., Claremont, at First St.: Friday and Saturday 5p.m. to 11
p.m.; Late Night Happy Hour 9p.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 5p.m. Fridays; Ken
Courtney or Taylor Tea6p.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 byattending one of their meetings. The mission
of Kiwanis is to serve the children of the world, one community, and
one child at atime. 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 aweekly basis to
sign up and become areader for the club’s Read Me program in preschool
classrooms. For more information, email jerrymaury@yahoo.com or call (909) 624-6395.
CLAREMONT LIBRARY July 6 The Claremont Library will present afun program on nutrition, 2p.m.,
Thursday, July 6. Nutrition can affect your life for better or for
worse. Learn about this essential topic and compete to make the most
tasty (and healthy) custom trail mix snack to take home. This is an
Adult 101-Life Skills for Teens program, for ages 11-18. Parents: please
be aware that refreshments may be served. Alist of ingredients will be
available at the program. For more information, call (909) 621-4902 or
visit colapublib.org.
July 11-Aug. 29 Summer chess, 2p.m.,
Thursdays, July 11-Aug. 29. Chess and checker sets will be available,
and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Come ready to teach and/or
learn, and have fun! Parents: please be aware that refreshments may be
served. Alist of ingredients will be available at the program. For more
information, call 9909) 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 atour or
childbirth class, call (909) 580-3174.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center offers aPost-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.
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 8p.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 6p.m., Tuesday, July 11, in the Bank of America Imagination
Courtyard atthe 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) 477-2752 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 asurvey of Claremont’s
long history as the City of Trees.
DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY July 25 Monthly Book Discussion, 7p.m., July 25, Basically BOOKS on Golden Springs. The Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez.
Aug. 22 Monthly Book Discussion, 7p.m., Aug. 22, Basically BOOKS on Golden Springs. AGentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.
Sept. 26 Monthly Book Discussion, 7p.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 amonth-long festival of fun,
interesting and educational activities in October.
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 sale. All proceeds
to benefit Diamond Bar Library.
Visit Basically BOOKS in Diamond Bar. Are
you looking for agreat volunteer experience in Diamond Bar? Basically
BOOKS, the Friends of the Diamond Bar Library two nonprofit bookstores,
are friendly places serving the community as aresource 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 atthe 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 8p.m., Tuesday, July 4, in the grandstand. For tickets and
more information, visit Fairplex. com or call (909) 623-3111.
July 5 NHRA Museum’s Twilight Cruise Night, 3p.m.
to 7p.m., July 5, Fairplex lower administration 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,
anonprofit organization. Park at Gate 1on McKinley Avenue.
July 8-9 Great Train Show, 10
a.m. to 4p.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 info, visit trainshow.com/Pomona.
Aug. 2 NHRA Museum’s Twilight Cruise Night, 3p.m.
to 7p.m., Aug. 2, Fairplex lower administration 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,
anonprofit organization. Park at Gate 1on McKinley Avenue.
Aug. 6 Vans Warped Tour, 11
a.m. to 9p.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 6p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. to 5p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13,
Expo Hall 9. Park at Gate 9onWhite Avenue. For more information, visit
reptilesupershow.com.
Aug. 13 Pomona Swap Meet &Classic Car Show, 5a.m.
to 2p.m., Aug. 13, Main lot. Hard-to-find car parts, customs and
classics. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. Info: pomonaswapmeet.com.
Aug. 20 Quinceañera Expo, noon
to 5p.m., Aug. 20. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. For tickets and
info, visit
Eventbrite.com/e/losangeles-quinceanera-magazineexpo-august-20-2017-tickets.
Through Aug. 17 Food Truck Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., through Aug. 17. Park at Gate 1onMcKinley 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;
asummer ice-skating, snow-sledding village; and a carnival midway, farm
and exotic animals (including agiraffe!), 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 5p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Parking is at Gate 1onMcKinley
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 4p.m., first Sundays, November through July. The popular
G-gauge outdoor miniature railroad is located near the Fairplex
Grandstand. Parking is at Gate 1onMcKinley 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, a trolley car, Pullman car, caboose and
alivestock car. For more information, call (909) 865-4043.
GLENDORA Ongoing The Glendora Historical Society Museum takes
on anew look, made possible by agrant 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 a member 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 a spot 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 info,
please call (909) 260-6729.
LA VERNE Aug. 26 The GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club Orientation/ Membership Coffee, 10
a.m. to noon, Aug. 26, Galen Walker Board Room, Hillcrest, 2705
Mountain View Drive, La Verne. For more information, call Linda at (909)
593-3906.
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, anon-profit organization that
pays for much-needed lawn maintenance and beautification projects at the
school. Drop-off locations during the summer are located on Sixth
Street between Dand Estreets and in the front of the school on EStreet.
The GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club is
on asummer break and will resume club meetings on the third Thursday,
Sept. 21, in the Galen Walker Board Room at Hillcrest, 2705 Mountain
View Drive, La Verne. Meet-and-greet starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting
will begin at 7p.m. For more info, 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 a volunteer 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 Avenue, 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 4 Ontario Sons of The American Legion to Host July 4th Cookout, noon
to 2p.m., Tuesday, July 4, Ontario American Legion, 310 W. Emporia St.,
Ontario. Lunch will feature barbecue ribs or chicken, plus sides. The
event will also feature aperformance of the cover band Backstreet. For
more info, call (909) 984-3811 or visit sal112.org.
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 info, 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 A Family Program matches lowincome
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 information, 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 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 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 a subject 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 a meal. Volunteers are the heart of the program and provide both
a meal 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 a range 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 a feel 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, pinch-pot 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
associatedartistsinlandempire.org or the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center,
11200 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. For more information, 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
information, 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 information, 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.
Aug. 5 The GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club Summer Social, Saturday,
Aug. 5, Enchanted Tea Rose Parlour, 120 W. Bonita Ave., San Dimas.
Reservations due no later than July 24. To RSVP, call Linda at (909)
593-3906.
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 aweek, and are needed from 11 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. We are also looking for a volunteer 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 8 p.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 Wacky Wednesdays: One
World Rhythm. 3p.m., July 5, Community Center. Drumming and more for
everyone; all attendees get an instrument so they can play along.
Wacky Wednesdays: Annie
Banannie’s Reading Adventure. 3p.m., July 12. Balloon artist Annie
Banannie uses twisted balloon costumes and props, inviting the kids to
help her tell stories and act them out.
Wacky Wednesdays: Juggler David Cousin. 3p.m., July 19. Juggler David Cousin presents a professional juggling act with alot of laughs thrown in.
Wacky Wednesdays: Animal
Magic with John Abrams. 3p.m., July 26. Magician John Abrams presents
afun-filled magic show with exotic animals. You’ve never seen magic like
this before!
Toddler Storytime. 10:30
a.m., Fridays, July 7-28. This program is for toddlers through
preschoolers and will include stories, songs and finger plays.
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.
Fact or Fiction Game. 3p.m.,
July 6. Teens: join us for afun game of Fact or Fiction. Everyone forms
teams and the object of the game is to be first to determine if what
you just heard isfact or fiction.
Paper Quilting. 3p.m.,
July 13. Teens: paper quilling is aChinese art form where strips of
paper are rolled and curled into fanciful designs. Come in and learn
some easy techniques, experiment, and enjoy arelaxing hour being
creative!
Spirograph. 3p.m.,
July 20. Teens: join us as we make awesome artwork and beautiful cards
with Spirographs! With Spirograph’s interlocking gears and wheels,
anyone can make intricate spiraling designs appropriate for cards,
posters, school folders, or whatever you like!
Mini-Catapult Making Contest. 3p.m.,
July 27. Teens: join us as we attempt to make miniature catapults and
ancient machineries of war! The team who can shoot aprojectile with the
greatest accuracy and power will win a prize, so bring your friends!
Family Fun Make Your Own Mask. 3p.m.,
July 15. We’re making loud and colorful masks that are sure to get you
noticed. We provide the supplies and afew ideas; you bring your
imagination and color matching schemes. It’s a great way to spend
arelaxing afternoon exploring your cool creative side. Note: Due to the
use of scissors and glue, we require adult supervision of participating
youngsters.
Adult Activities Book Party Book Club. 10:30
a.m., July 5, San Dimas Senior Center. This month’s selection is Tender
is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald. 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 at the San Dimas Senior Center.
Third Thursday Book Club. 4:30
p.m., Thursday, July 20. This month’s selection is Sarah’s Key by
Tatiana de Rosnay. Copies of the book are available for check out at the
San Dimas Library.
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 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, 10a.m. Meet at the Cooper Regional History Museum, 217
ASt., Upland, and join us for an indepth 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, 1to4p.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 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 2and 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 3to5,this
storytime program presents children’s literature through picture books,
flannel board stories, puppets, songs and simple crafts. The program
lasts approximately 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 5to9will
enjoy great stories, snack, and fun take-home craft. This program lasts
approximately 50 minutes.
P.J. Storytime: Thursdays,
6p.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: 5p.m.
to 6p.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 9and 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 adrop-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 8and Super Smash Bros.! We’ll also have board games available like
Apples to Apples and Monopoly.
Teen Craft: 3:30
p.m. 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 abreak and watch amovie at the Library for arelaxing and fun
afternoon. Refreshments provided.
Ongoing Library Literacy Programs Volunteer tutors needed. Are
you looking for arewarding 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 awonderful 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 abetter job, meet your goals. Students are matched with atutor 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: 6p.m.
to7p.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 acreative 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 acraft for you to work on. Just show up –wewill supply the tools
and materials!
Computer Classes: 3p.m.
to 4p.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
acomputer 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. Youwill
also learn how to use the Library’s resources and online databases.
Youjust need an Upland Public Library Card with Internet access to
attend.
Movie Night for Grown-ups: 6p.m.,
every Third Wednesday of the month, in the Brodie Room. Come and mingle
with other adults in our wonderful community for aspectacular Classic
Movie Night! Free tasty popcorn will be provided.
Driver License Study Lab: 1p.m.
to 4p.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 walkins 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 aDMV 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 afree Child Care Food Program to all
children who attend the center. Through the federallyfunded program, the
center serves nutritious breakfasts, lunches and snacks to
approximately 200 children from birth through age 5without charge. For
more information, call Mt. SAC Child Development Center at (909)
274-4920.
July 27 Meet Co-Executive Director of Foothill Family Shelter, 6p.m.
to 7p.m., Wednesday, July 27, University of Redlands Rancho Campus,
9680 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. Hosted by Foothill Family Shelter.
RSVP: ranchocucamonga@redlands.edu.
July 28 Better Together California Teachers Summit, 8a.m. to 12:20 p.m., Friday, July 28, Pollard High School,185 Magnolia Ave., Corona.
Aug. 17 Small Business Owners “Access to Capital” * financial lenders present (panel), 9:30
a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 17, University of Redlands Rancho
Campus, 9680 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. Hosted by Foothill Family
Shelter. Register at
Eventbrite.com/e/accessto-capital-rancho-cucamongatickets-35174121745.
FOOTHILL COMMUNITIES July 6 Ticket sales begin for the Lewis Family Playhouse 2017-2018 Season at noon, Thursday,
July 6, at lewisfamilyplayhouse. com, (909) 477-2752, the LFP mobile
app or at the Lewis Family Playhouse Box Office at the Victoria Gardens
Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. For 12
years, the Lewis Family Playhouse has been an unforgettable destination
for local quality entertainment, apride of Rancho Cucamonga and aplace
where families can experience and honor the arts. Every year we’ve
gotten better at booking big name acts you want to see and this year we
are proud to announce our 2017- 2018 season as one of our best seasons
yet –with performances by Vanessa Williams on Sept. 22, Billy Ray Cyrus
on Sept. 23, as well as atheatrical lineup with Road Dahl’s The Witches
Oct. 14-29 and others.
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.
Sept. 22 Vanessa Williams performs a one-night special engagement, 8p.m.,
Friday, Sept. 22, Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural
Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Williams has sold
millions of records worldwide with top 10 Billboard hits, and has
achieved accolades in film, television and the Broadway stage. For
tickets and more information, visit lewisfamilyplayhouse.com, call (909)
477-2752, use the LFP mobile app or visit the Lewis Family Playhouse
Box Office at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
Sept. 23 Billy Ray Cyrus in
concert, 8p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria
Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
From bluegrass to Southern Rock to gospel and country music, Cyrus has
explored it all. The internationally recognized singer/songwriter has
sold millions of albums, charted 35 singles, 16 of which are Top 40 hits
and continues to receive critical acclaim for his ventures in film and
television. For tickets and more information, visit
lewisfamilyplayhouse.com, call (909) 477-2752, use the LFP mobile app or
visit the Lewis Family Playhouse Box Office at the Victoria Gardens
Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
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 toattend 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 aspot, call Silvana A. Cavazos at (626) 732-8032.
The ESGV Branch of the AAUW is
inviting any ladies who have acollege 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 tolearn more about
volunteering opportunities and how to become aREAL 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 aSenior 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.
Scheduled Workshops Saturday, July 8, 9a.m. – Growing Succulents &Cacti: Easy-care
succulents and cacti love the heat and are water-wise. Both add
wonderful color and texture togardens. Armstrong Garden Centers will
show class attendees how to care for these popular low-maintenance
plants. No registration required. Class not available at the Irvine
Outlet location.
Saturday, July 15, 9a.m. – Healthy Plants: Fertilizing & Water: Keep
plants healthy all summer long just by learning how to appropriately
fertilize and water them. No registration required. Class not available
at the Irvine Outlet location.