
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.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS 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 info, 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
VanNoy office at 7168 Archibald Ave., Suite 280, Alta Loma. For more
info, call the VanNoy 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 info, visit autoclubspeedway.com.
Ongoing Exotics Racing, every
weekend. Exotics Racing gives you the opportunity to drive your own
choice of exotic cars on arace track including Ferrari, Lamborghini,
Aston Martin, Nissan GTR, Porsche andAudi 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,
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
info, 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 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 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 Aug. 4
Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers meet
monthly at 7:30 p.m., Harvey Mudd College, R. Michael Shanahan Center,
Room B460, 320 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. The meeting is open to the
public. For more information, visit PVAA.US. Upcoming dates: Aug. 4,
Sept. 8, Oct. 6and Nov. 3.
Aug. 7 Indivisible Claremont and California Common Cause gather for guest speaker, 7p.m.,
Monday, Aug. 7, St. Ambrose Church, 830 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont. The
guest speaker will be Richard Kimball, president of Vote Smart. For more
information, contact Jan Roselle from Indivisible Claremont at
FreedomUprising2017@gmail. com or Sylvia Moore from California Common
Cause at smoore@ commoncause.org or(213) 623-1216.
Aug. 19 Claremont Heritage presents Jazz &Art in the Park, 6p.m.
to 9p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, Garner House at Memorial Park, 840 N.
Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. Socialize with special guest Lainie Kazan,
star of Broadway, film, television and concerts. For tickets or more
information, call (909) 621-0848 or email info@ClaremontHeritage.org.
Sept. 9, 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 or call (909) 621-0848.
Ongoing Claremont Pickleball Association plays
4p.m. to 7p.m. every Thursday and Sunday, and 8a.m. to noon Saturdays,
Blaisdell Park, 440 S. College, Claremont. Loaner equipment and
instruction available. Look us up on Meetup.com or join us at
trackithub.com.
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 Rd., 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 info, 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 amonth
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
to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, at Blaisdell Senior Center, 440 S. College
Ave., Claremont. Beginners welcome. Info: (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 5to11p.m.;
Late Night Happy Hour 9to11p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Bar Menu
available until 1p.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 a time. The Claremont Kiwanis Club works with the Claremont
School District, the City of Claremont, Claremont Education Foundation,
Shoes That Fit, Meals on Wheels, Special Olympics and much more. For
more information, call Jess Swick at (909) 621-2996. Also, the Kiwanis
invites community residents
with one hour of time to spare onaweekly basis tosign 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 Through Aug. 29
Summer chess, 2p.m.,
Thursdays, through 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 (909) 621-4902 or visit colapublib.org.
COLTON Continuing Arrowhead Regional Medical Center offers
maternity tours and preparation for childbirth classes regularly
through its mother-baby unit, located on the third floor of the hospital
at 400 N. Pepper Ave., Colton. In addition to tours and classes for new
parents, ARMC offers new parents support and education before they
leave the hospital. For more information or to register for 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,
inthe 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.
COVINA Aug. 12 The Burgans –Songs &Stories with Terry Rangno, 8p.m.,
Saturday, Aug. 12, Fret House, 309 N. Citrus, Covina. Debbie and Jerry
Burgan, the talented Glendora duo who began recording, singing and
touring with the San Francisco folk-rock group We Five in 1965, will
present their latest explorations of songs and stories. For tickets or information, visit https:// frethouse.com or call (626) 339-7020.
DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY Aug. 22
Monthly Book Discussion, 7p.m., Aug. 22, Basically BOOKS on Golden Springs. AGentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.
Sep. 23 Once-a-Year Blowout Book Sale, 9a.m. to 3p.m., Diamond Bar Library, Windmill Room. Lots of bargains and book treasures for all ages.
Sep. 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.
Nov. 4 Gently Used (or new) Purse Sale, Sat.,
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 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.
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, a
nonprofit organization. Park at Gate 1 on 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 Presidential Inauguration and 2017 Convocation &White Coat Ceremony, Aug. 12, Expo Halls 4 and 6. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. For more information, visit commencement.westernu.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. For more information, visit
pomonaswapmeet.com.
Aug. 20 Quinceañera Expo, noon
to 5p.m., Aug. 20. Park at Gate 17 on Fairplex Drive. For tickets and
more information, visit Eventbrite.com/e/
los-angeles-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.
Sep. 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 acarnival midway, farm
and exotic animals (including a giraffe!), exclusive food, shopping and
entertainment. Closed Mondays (except Labor Day) and Tuesdays. For more
info, 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 Aug. 7
The Foothill Gold Line light rail project’s community information meeting, 5:30
p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 7, Glendora Library, Bidwell Forum 140
S. Glendora Ave., Glendora. The Foothill Gold Line light rail project
from Glendora to Montclair is breaking ground in October, and will add
new stations in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont and
Montclair. Attend a community meeting to learn the latest about the
project’s timeline, what to expect during construction, the latest
station and parking plans, public art and how to stay updated.
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. The 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 info, call (909) 260-6729.
LA VERNE Aug. 3
The Foothill Gold Line light rail project’s community information meeting, 5:30
p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3, Hillcrest Retirement Community,
2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne. The Foothill Gold Line light rail
project from Glendora to Montclair is breaking ground in October, and
will add new stations in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona,
Claremont and Montclair. Attend acommunity meeting to learn the latest
about the project’s timeline, what to expect during construction, the
latest station and parking plans, public art and how to stay updated.
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.
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. Meetand-greet starts
at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7p.m. For more information,
please call Bettina at (909) 599-2695 or Linda at (909) 593-3906.
Sons of Norway’s noon potluck meetings, held
every second Saturday of the month at Rock of the Foothills Church,
4630 Wheeler Ave., La Verne, will resume meetings Sept. 8. Anyone
interested in Nordic history and culture may visit sundfjord.org; call
Agnes at (909) 985-1076 or Brian at (909) 989-3833.
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 orcall (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
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 Through Aug. 18 The Summer Concert and Movie Series features
summer concerts from 5p.m. to 9p.m., Wednesdays, and movies at 7p.m.,
Fridays, both through Aug. 18, at Ontario Town Square, 224 N. Euclid
Ave., Ontario. Families bring their lawn chairs or blankets to the grass
area, where they meet their neighbors and create new friendships while
enjoying the live music, movies, food and beverages. For acomplete
lineup, visit ontariotownsquare.org orcall (909) 395-2020.
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 fourhour shift once aweek
assisting travelers at the information desk operated in both terminals
to provide airport and visitor information. Training and orientation is
included. Info: 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,
visit ontariocitylibrary.org orcall the Ovitt Family Community Library
at (909) 395-2004 or Colony High Branch Library at (909) 395-2256.
ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND 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 Oct. 15 Line Gallery: Portrait of Our Community. Selections from the collection, through Oct. 15.
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.
Through Aug. 6 Spotlight Gallery: Offerings in Silk. Diane Ricks. Through Aug. 6. Enjoy the artist’s offerings of silk painting, wearable art and silk quilts.
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 Aug. 19 The Auxiliary of Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center will host a Classic Car Show, 9a.m.
to 2p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 1830 N. Orange Grove Ave., Pomona. All
proceeds benefit the Sick Baby and Hospital Assistance Fund. The event
will also include ahealth fair, including blood glucose testing, lung
function testing and blood pressure. For more info or to become asponsor
or register your classical call, call (909) 865-9669 or visit
pvhmc.org/carshow.
Through Aug. 31 The Pomona Concert Band’s 70th Annual Summer Concert Series, 8p.m.,
Thursdays, through Aug. 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 info, call (626)
824-0001, visit pomonaconcertband.org or email Director Linda Taylor at director@pomonaconcertband.org or President Allan Small at president@ pomonaconcertband.org.
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 information 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 9 p.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, pinch-pot and coil
building.
Saturday Painting: The painting course is designed with flexibility and individual artistic growth in mind.
The
studio provides an instructionbased painting environment in which
students can choose and carry out their own assignments. No previous
painting experience required.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA Aug. 8
Moms with MS Support Group meets
10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Aug. 8, Shepherd ofthe Hills Church, Room 10,
6080 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. This group meets the second Tuesday
of each month from August through May. For more info, contact Kim
Zolotar at (909) 904-0352 or awzmom@yahoo.com.
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 Moms with MS Support Group meets
10 a.m. to noon, the second Tuesday of the month from August through
May, Shepherd ofthe Hills Church, Room 10, 6080 Haven Ave., Rancho
Cucamonga. For more info, contact Kim Zolotar at (909) 904-0352 or awzmom@yahoo.com.
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, abusinessman 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 information,
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 information 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 7p.m. to 9p.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
information, 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 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 a
book and be automatically entered in our weekly raffle drawing for great
prizes! Sign up at colapublib.org.
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, orcome in and fill out apaper survey to let us
know your thoughts.
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; 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 information, visit lacf.com/
parades.
Jan. 26 The Upland Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of the I.E. is
set for 6p.m. to 10 p.m., Jan. 26, Double Tree by Hilton Hotel,
Claremont. The event will feature aMonte Carlo night of gaming, food and
drinks from local restaurants and beverage merchants. For more
information about becoming asponsor or for tickets, contact the Upland
Chamber of Commerce at (909) 204-4465 or email realpeople@ uplandchamber.org.
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 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.
UPLAND 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 a parent to discover the joys
of books and libraries through songs, nursery rhymes and finger plays.
The program lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Toddlertime: 10:15
a.m. Tuesdays and 11:15 a.m. Thursdays, in the Brodie Room. This
storytime 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 aparent 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 astorytime 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 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
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.
to 7p.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 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 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.
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/access-to-capital-ranchocucamonga-tickets-35174121745. 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
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.
Fall Registration Under Way Online
registration for Mt. SAC’s fall semester credit classes opened July 12.
Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 28. All credit students must register for
classes online through the My Mt. SAC Portal at my.mtsac. edu. New
students must submit an admission application online. For students who
do not have computer access, computers and
assistance are available in the Student Services Center during business
hours. The Admissions Office is open now Monday through Thursday, 8a.m.
to 7p.m. The enrollment fee is $46 per unit for California residents,
and all fees are due upon registration. For more registration
information, call the Mt. SAC Admissions &Records Office at (909)
274-4415, or visit www.mtsac.edu.
FOOTHILL COMMUNITIES Sept.. 22
Vanessa Williams performs aonenight 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 info, call (909) 477-2752, visit
lewisfamilyplayhouse.com, 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, call (909) 477-2752, visit
lewisfamilyplayhouse.com, 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
acommunity 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 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.
Become avaluable community volunteer. Volunteers
are “differencemakers” here atREAL Connections Village. Come be apart
of our REAL Village, our innovative community program that helps seniors
age in their homes safely and independently (preferably forever). Join
our volunteer team and help asenior with day-today activities such as
rides to the store, doctor appointments or monthly REAL social events.
Youcan share as much time as you choose. For more information, reach out
to us at (909) 621-6300 or visit realconnections.org.
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
information, please call Kathy Henkins at (909) 596-3920.