YMCA appoints Damon Colaluca new CEO
“We are excited to welcome Damon to the West End YMCA,” said Chief Volunteer Officer and Chair of the Board Bill Mc Collum. “Damon has a wealth of experience, energy and commitment, which will have a positive and immediate impact on the organization and our cause to strengthen communities.

safe viewing
Mt. San Antonio College’s Randall Planetarium will provide the community with a way to safely view the Monday’s solar eclipse using solar telescopes, from 8:45 a.m. to noon, at the Mt. SAC Planetarium..

Vacation home?
Sales of vacation homes in the Western US were down 20 percent in 2016 due to scarce inventory and higher prices, but low mortgage rates can still make a second home purchase an attractive place to park investment dollars..

This fall, spread the word in Foothills Calendar
Releases are welcome in the body of an email and as attached Word documents. Even better, attach a photo or logo, and we will try to include that with your release..

Chino Hills High seniors bid farewell to former teachers
Wearing graduation caps and gowns, Chino Hills High School seniors closed the Soring school year recently traveling by school bus to Wickman, Chaparral, Glenmeade, and Oak Ridge elementary schools in Chino Hills, and Cal Aero Preserve Academy in Chino, to say goodbye to their old teachers, and inspire younger students.

Glendora Kiwaniannes set Sept. 6 meeting
At the Sept. 6 meeting, guests will be able to take a guided tour through Rubel Castle, a large structure built completely of rocks from the area and furnished with antiques, memorabilia and novelty items. The castle was built by Michael Rubel and is run by the Glendora Historical Society.

IE Restaurant Week, thru Aug. 24
Participating restaurants feature their specialties by creating a multi-course fixed price menu for lunch and/or dinner. Inland Empire craft breweries and wineries can feature a craft beer flight or wine tasting and if desired, a simple appetizer to enhance a pairing.

Under the Big Top
Glendora Chamber of Commerce recently held the 8th Annual Cuisines of the Foothills at Glendora Country Club. This year’s “Vintage Circus” theme event drew 400 guests and offered food, deserts, fine wines, top shelf spirits, and local craft beers from the 23 vendors in attendance.

San Antonio Regional Hospital recognized for stroke care
“Our stroke response team members work very hard to reduce treatment time – from the moment the patient arrives in our emergency department until our medical team can diagnose a stroke and administer the life-saving tPAclot busting drug. This reduces the disabling effects of stroke, and saves lives.

Rancho Cucamonga offers “RC TeenWorks” for grades 5-12
RC TeenWorks is a comprehensive youth development program for tweens and teens in grades 5 – 12 that provides participants with character-building and leadership skills through recreation programs, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and internship openings throughout the year.

Ontario Museum showcases photo-realist artists
These six artists strive to create art that is more realistic than photography by executing the “impossible.” Visitors will experience works of art in color pencil, watercolor, acrylic and oil. Each artwork evokes emotion, storytelling, and beauty through fine detail and artistic creativity.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
CLAREMONT Aug. 24-Sept. 10 Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra and Claremont Young Musicians Intermezzo Orchestra hold auditions,.

Update: SMG, Citizens Business Bank Arena
“We are thrilled that during our first year of management the attendance (outside of the home team sporting events) increased by 45 percent,” said Michael Krouse, President & CEO of Citizens Business Bank Arena and Regional Vice President for SMG.

SoCal Cars Calendar
Aug. 26 3rd Annual Clydesdales &Cars Charity Car Show,.