The Nutcracker: Dec. 9-23 Claremont, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside SouthernCalifornia’smost spectacular production of The Nutcracker, featuring dazzling sets, costumes and more than 80 dancers, returns Dec. 9-23 at three theatres –Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College in Claremont, Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga, and the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside. For info, visit IPBALLET.org.
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Through Dec. 10 Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre presents Miracle of 34th Street, live on stage, 2
p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 10, Lewis
Family Playhouse at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505
Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. It’s 1947 in bustling, post-war
New York City! When Kris Kringle, a nice, old man from a retirement
home, gets a job working as Macy’s Christmas Santa, his honest and
generous spirit unleashes waves of good will throughout the Big Apple –
even planting a hint of magic in the heart of a very practical little
girl. This holiday tale is one we want to believe in, where love and
decency and generosity of spirit are their own rewards. Share this
perennial holiday favorite with the entire family this season! For
tickets or more information, call (909) 477-2752 or visit
lewisfamilyplyahouse.com.
ALTA LOMA Ongoing The Van Noy Insurance Agency has kicked off its 7th Annual Summer Mac & Cheese Food Drive to
benefit Inland Valley Hope Partners. To donate boxes of macaroni and
cheese, drop them off at the Van Noy office at 7168 Archibald Ave.,
Suite 280, Alta Loma. For more information about donations, call the Van
Noy office at (909) 989-0733 and for more information about Inland
Valley Hope Partners; please call Kami Grosvenor at (909) 622-3806, Ext.
105 or InlandValleyHopePartners.org.
AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY Auto Club Speedway is located at 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. For a full schedule of events and more information, visit autoclubspeedway.com.
Through Dec. 31 Holiday drive-through experience, Magic of Lights, 5:30
p.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays,
through Dec. 31, Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. Magic of
Lights is a dazzling 1.5-mile drivethrough holiday lights experience
featuring more than 400 LED displays and digital animations. Enjoy the
sparkling displays depicting the favorite characters of the season from
the comfort of your own vehicle as you wind slowly through a festive
route in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Fan Zone of Auto Club Speedway. For
tickets and more information, visit autoclubspeedway.com/ magicoflights
or please call (800) 944-7223.
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,
calspeedkarting.com.
AZUSA Ongoing Azusa-Glendora Soroptimist Club meets
at noon, the first and third Tuesdays of the month, at Peppertree Café,
1020 E. Route 66, Glendora. Soroptimist means “Best for Women,” and the
club stays within the mission of a global volunteer organization
working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading
to social and economic empowerment. If this mission appeals to you,
please join us! For more information, call President Shannon Lancaster
at shannongirl54@verizon.net.
CHINO Ongoing Chino Valley Medical Center presents Living with Diabetes, 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. every fourth Wednesday in the hospital Library, 5454
Walnut Ave., Chino. This class will provide general information for a
better understanding of what it means to have diabetes. The class
includes meal planning, carbohydrate counting, insulin and oral drugs,
complication prevention, foot care and community resources. For more
information, call Discharge Nurse Patti Perez at (909) 464-8780.
Chino Valley Medical Center offers a Bereavement Support Group in partnership with VITAS healthcare, 5:30
p.m. to 6:30 p.m., every second and fourth Monday, 5451 Walnut Avenue,
Chino. Attendees must RSVP with Ashley Goodey at (909) 386-6068.
CHINO HILLS Dec. 3 Holiday Home Tour, 4
p.m., Sunday, Dec. 3. The Chino Hills Community Foundation’s 7th annual
Home tour and first holiday home tour will feature a unique lineup of
homes decked out with holiday décor. Guests will get in the spirit of
Christmas after having an insider’s look at beautifully-decorated homes
filled with holiday cheer. The tour will be followed by a wine and hors
d’oeuvres reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chino Hills Community
Center, 14250 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills. For tickets or more
information, visit
ChinoHillsHomeTour.com or in person at the Chino Hills Community Center
or the City Hall Recreation Office, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino
Hills.
Through Dec. 9 Letters to Santa accepted
at special Chino Hills mail box locations, through Dec. 9. Santa Claus
is so busy at this time of year that he has asked his friends at the
City of Chino Hills to help him by forwarding all the letters from the
children of Chino Hills to his home in the North Pole. Special mailboxes
with direct access to Santa will be available at the Chino Hills
Community Center, 14250 Peyton Drive, and at City Hall Recreation
Office, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills. Letters may also be mailed
to: Santa Claus – North Pole, c/o Chino Hills Community Services
Department, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709. For more
info, call (909) 364-2700.
Dec. 9 Breakfast with Santa, 9
a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, Chino Hills Community Center, 14250
Peyton Drive, Chino Hills. Christmas is coming and Santa has scheduled a
stop in Chino Hills to host breakfast. Get in the holiday spirit by
joining Santa for a pancake breakfast, holiday fun, crafts and photos
with Mr. Claus. Purchase tickets by Dec. 1 at chinohills.org/RecOnline;
at the Chino Hills Community Center, or the Chino Hills Recreation
Office on the first floor of City Hall, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino
Hills. For more information, call (909) 364-2700.
Dec. 9-10 and 16-17 Santa makes house calls this holiday season, 4 to 9:30 p.m., Dec. 9-10 and Dec. 15-16.
Santa Claus and his elves will arrive in Chino Hills from the North Pole
to visit homes and spread holiday cheer and candy canes. Reservations
for Santa visits may be made at the City Hall Recreation Office, 14000
City Center Drive, Chino Hills, and are available on a first-come,
first-served basis. For more information, call (909) 364-2700.
Dec. 13 Active Adults Christmas Luncheon, 12:30
p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13, Chino Hills Community Center,
14250 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills. Doors open at 11:45 a.m., so come early
to meet new friends and mingle with old ones. For tickets or more
information, visit chinohills.org/ActiveAdults.
Ongoing The Teen Activity Center is
open from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 2 p.m. to 4
p.m., Friday, in the Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 Peyton Drive,
Chino Hills. This is a free after-school drop-in program of the City of
Chino Hills. For more information, visit chinohills.org/RecOnline.
Passport appointments are available 2
p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Friday. For more information, call
(909) 364-2607.
CLAREMONT Dec. 3 Christmas with Claremont Chorale, 3 p.m., Dec. 3, Claremont United Church of Christ, 233 Harrison Ave., Claremont. Enjoy carols old and new.
The Democratic Club of Claremont Annual Party, 4
p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 3, Napier Commons Room, Pilgrim Place, 660
Avery Road, Claremont. We will be honoring three club members for their
contributions to the community and democratic ideals.
Pomona Valley Audubon Society will
lead a family bird walk, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 3, Santa Ana
Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. A skilled Audubon
member will lead the group. Bring binoculars and meet at the entrance.
Through Dec. 4 Exhibition: Stories of the Mexican Players & Padua Hills Theatre, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Dec. 4, Ginger Elliott
Center at Garner House, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. Join
Claremont Heritage for a walk through the past, celebrating the historic
Padua Hills theatre and the Mexican Players who called it home for more
than 40 years.
Dec. 6 Speaker Film Series, 7
p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, Benson Auditorium, Avery Hall,
Pitzer College, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont. Claremont Heritage will
host a discussion featuring former Mexican Players and Padua Hills
Theatre historians. Alma Martinez, actress, stage director and professor
of theatre, discusses her research on the history of the Mexican
Players.
Dec. 7 Pomona Valley Audubon Society meets
7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, Alexander Hughes Center, Padua Room, 1700
Danbury Road, Claremont. The evening will begin with a bird
identification session, followed by refreshments and a short business
meeting. The program will be presented by Nina Karnousky, who will
discuss the Japanese Murrelet with a slide presentation.
Dec. 8 Inland Valley Music Together will hold demonstration music class, 10:30
a.m., Friday, Dec. 8, Claremont UCC Church, 233 Harrison Blvd.,
Claremont. This class is open to children ages 0 through 4 and their
parents or caregivers. Music Together is a research based,
developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that
emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement. For more information or to
register for the demonstration class, visit
inlandvalleymusictogether.com or contact Director Lynn Burrows at (909)
967-7419.
Dec. 11 Holiday meeting of the Shakespeare Club of Pomona Valley, 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 11, Seaver House,
305 N. College Ave., Claremont. The impressive Victorian Seaver house
will be the festively decorated location of the Shakespeare Club of
Pomona Valley as members and guests are welcomed to Holiday Tea. For
more information, contact Lucy Lynch at lucylynch@aol.com or (909) 717-1109.
Dec. 17 Claremont United Church of Christ Christmas Concert, 3
p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17, CUCC sanctuary, 233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont.
Claremont United Church of Christ invites the community to a vocal and
instrumental Christmas music concert. For more information, call (909)
626-1201 or email officemanager@claremontucc.org.
March 10, 2018 Claremont Chorale present G.F. Handel: Messiah, parts 2 and 3, 3
p.m., March 10, Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College, 150 E. Fourth
St., Claremont. Parts 2 and 3 of Messiah present “the rest of the
story,” not the familiar Christmas portion. Professional soloists and
chamber orchestra join the Chorale to present the most beloved work in
the choral repertoire.
March 19, 2018 Claremont Chorale presents Anniversary Celebration, 3
p.m., March 19, Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College, 150 E. Fourth
St., Claremont. The Chorale celebrates 50 years of singing and bids
farewell to Music Director Gregory Norton after 25 years. The repertoire
will be selected from favorites performed over the past 25 seasons,
along with the winner of the Chorale’s choral composition competition.
March 26, 2018 Claremont Classic Racewalk, 8
a.m., March 26, Claremont High School track, 1601 N. Indian Hill Blvd.,
Claremont. The Pilgrim Pacers Racewalking team is made up of residents
of Pilgrim Place in Claremont and the surrounding communities. This is
the second annual Claremont Classic and is sanctioned by USA Track and
Field and judged by USATF officials. Register by March 19
atrunsignup.com. To volunteer, contact Phil McKean at phil.mckean36@gmail.com.
Ongoing Claremont Pickleball Association plays
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon
Saturdays, Wheeler Park, 626 Vista Drive, Claremont. Loaner equipment
and instruction is 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 Road, Claremont. Meetings include lunch and a guest
speaker. For more information, visit universityclubofclaremont. org. The
UCC is nonprofit organization dedicated to the ongoing education of its
members in addition to providing annual grants and scholarships to
support local students and community organizations.
Join the Granola Team for the Crossroads Social Enterprise, Rising Women! We
need four volunteers to make granola from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., on the
third Friday of every month. This will be an ongoing commitment. Our
granola is a popular item at the Claremont Farmer’s Market, so we need a
team to help us keep the public happy! For more information, contact
Volunteer Coordinator Vicki Claudius at vicki@crossroadswomen.org or (909) 626-7847.
Claremont Meals on Wheels needs
volunteers who can help in the packing and/or in the delivery of food
to clients. Volunteers can either pack meals from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.,
or deliver meals from 10:30 a.m. to noon. A commitment of two days a
month is needed. For more information, call (909) 621-4018 or visit
claremontmealsonwheels. org/volunteer-for-us/ and submit a volunteer
application.
Players needed for recreational bridge, 1:30
p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, at Blaisdell Senior Center, 440 S. College
Avenue, Claremont. Beginners are welcome. For more information, call
(909) 621-2079.
Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, rain or shine, at North Indian Hill Boulevard at West 2nd Street. The Farmers & Artisans Market was founded in 1996
to connect California farmers and artisans to the local community. More
than 100 grower and artisan members share goods and services throughout
the year. For more information, call manager Oscar G. DeLeon at (714)
345-3087.
Tutti Mangia Italian Grill, 102
Harvard Ave., Claremont, at First St.: Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 11
p.m.; Late Night Happy Hour 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. every Friday and
Saturday. Bar Menu available until 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday featuring
$2 Oyster Shooters and $2.50 Caprese Sliders.
Kiwanis Club of Claremont meets
noon, Thursdays, St. Ambrose Church Fellowship hall, 830 W. Bonita
Ave., Claremont. Local residents interested in serving their community
are invited to learn more by attending one of their meetings. The
mission of Kiwanis is to serve the children of the world, one community,
and one child at a time. The Claremont Kiwanis Club works with the
Claremont School District, the City of Claremont, Claremont Education
Foundation, Shoes That Fit, Meals on Wheels, Special Olympics and much
more. For more information, call Jess Swick at (909) 621-2996. Also, the
Kiwanis invites community residents with one hour of time to spare on a
weekly basis to sign up and become a reader for the club’s Read Me
program in preschool classrooms. For more info, please call (909)
624-6395 or email jerrymaury@yahoo.com.
CLAREMONT LIBRARY Dec. 15 Adult 101 For Teens: Your Persona, 3
p.m., Friday, Dec. 15. Join us as we learn some basic aspects of
persona, exchange views and ideas with fellow teens, and enjoy holiday
snacks. A public persona is the way that you present yourself to the
outside world, including your image and your reputation. For ages 13-17.
For more information, call (909) 621-4902 or visit colapublib.org.
Ongoing On the Same Page Committee chooses Tangled Vines by Frances Dinkelspiel as the 2017-2018 Community Read. Just
as the cover promises, Tangled Vines reveals “Greed, Murder, Obsession,
and an Arsonist in the Vineyards of California.” Copies of the book are
available for check-out at the library. Lawn signs and events
throughout the fall and winter will follow. For more information, visit
claremontlibrary.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 a tour or
childbirth class, call (909) 580-3174.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center offers
a Post-Partum Support Group from 11 a.m. to noon every third Tuesday,
in the Post-Partum Conference room on the third floor of the hospital at
400 N. Pepper Ave., Colton. The group is for moms to discuss the
challenges of motherhood, ask questions, and receive helpful resources,
referrals and supportive counseling. For more information, call (909)
580-3530.
COVINA Dec. 3, Dec. 9-10, Dec. 16-17 A Blunderhaven Christmas dinner theatre melodrama, 6:30
p.m., Dec. 3 and Dec. 16-17, Mari’s Kitchen, 1319 N. Grand Ave.,
Covina, and Dec. 9-10 at Eden Garden Café, 1447 E. Route 66, Glendora.
San Gabriel Valley Repertory Theatre “Dining Dramatically” presents the
world premiere of A Blunderhaven Christmas, which features a three-act
play and a three-course dinner. For reservations or more info, visit
sgvrt.com or call (909) 643-4123.
Dec. 9 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meets
10:15 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9. The meeting is a holiday get-together and
will include a service project activity. For the location of the
meeting or more information, please contact Sheila Ossner at darmail4sheila@ gmail.com.
DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY April 22, 2018 25th annual Wine Soiree and Benefit Auctions, 4 p.m., Sunday, April 22, Diamond Bar Center. Join for our 25th anniversary celebration.
Visit Basically BOOKS in Diamond Bar. Are
you looking for a great volunteer experience in Diamond Bar? Basically
BOOKS, the Friends of the Diamond Bar Library two nonprofit bookstores,
are friendly places serving the community as a resource for school, work
and pleasure reading at exceptionally low prices. Bookstore Manager
Peggy Murphy is actively looking for new volunteers to staff both
locations at 23447 Golden Springs Road and the bookstore at the Diamond
Bar Library, 21800 Copley Drive. All proceeds benefit the Diamond Bar
Library. For more information, visit dblibraryfriends.org.
Diamond Bar Friends of the Library Board Meetings are held at 8:30 a.m., the last Saturday of most months. Visitors are always welcome. To confirm time, please email kathleennewe@gmail.com.
Ongoing Satellite wagering from Southern California tracks, opens
at 11 a.m. daily at Finish Line Sports Grill, Gate 12 on White Avenue.
Air-conditioning, big screen TVs, and food and drinks are available.
The Wally Parks National Hot Rod Association Motorsports Museum, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Parking is at Gate 1 on
McKinley Ave. The museum chronicles more than 50 years of American
motorsports history, and is presented by Automobile Club of Southern
California. For more information, call (909) 622-2133.
Fairplex Garden Railroad, 11
a.m. to 4 p.m., first Sundays, November through July. The popular
G-gauge outdoor miniature railroad is located near the Fairplex
Grandstand. Parking is at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. The trains journey
through various eras of California history from the mid-1800s through
the years. For more information, call (909) 865-4315.
Historic Trains Exhibit, 10
a.m. to 3 p.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 a
livestock car. For more information, call (909) 865-4043.
GLENDORA Through April
Applications accepted for new vendors for the 6th Annual knot too shabby BAZAAR, through
April. To celebrate local creativity, the 6th Annual knot too shabby
BAZAAR features artisans with vintage, handmade and repurposed
handiwork. The spring festival is held every April on the corner lot of
Glendora and Bennett avenues in the Glendora Village. For applications
and more information, visit knottooshabby.net.
Ongoing The Glendora Rotary Club meets
noon, Tuesdays, The Glendora Continental Restaurant, 316 W. Route 66,
Glendora. For more information, visit GlendoraRotary.org.
The Glendora Historical Society Museum takes
on a new look, made possible by a grant from the Native Sons of the
Golden West, with recently completed and updated exhibits focused on
Glendora’s history. The Glendora timeline begins with Native Americans
living 6,000 BC in the verdant and wildlife rich foothills of Glendora
and covers Rancho Days, early pioneers, founding of the town, to the
development of the City incorporated in 1911. Museum is open from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday, located at 314 N. Glendora Ave.,
Glendora.
The Glendora Historical Society Needs You! Ever
thought of becoming a docent? If you’ve always wanted to spend a little
of your free time learning and sharing information about Glendora’s
history, sign up to become a member of the Glendora Historical Society.
Become a volunteer 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 a motto of
“Unity in Diversity,” we promote education, families, conservation,
seniors and participation in the arts. Meetings begin with 6 p.m. dinner
and activities at 7 p.m. For more information, please call (909)
260-6729.
LA VERNE Dec. 13 California Retired Teachers Association meets
11:15 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13, Hillcrest Meeting House, 2705 Mountain
View Drive, La Verne. Following lunch, the Chamber Singers of Bonita
High School will perform. CalRTA welcomes all supporters of educations.
Please RSVP by Dec. 8 at (626) 963-6242.
Learn about the real history of Santa Claus, 3
p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13, Maury Smeltzer Lounge at Hillcrest, 2701
Mountain View Drive, La Verne. Come find out from author Nat Read that
everything you know about Santa Claus’ history is wrong – but the real
story is much more interesting. All are welcome.
Dec. 16 La Verne Historical Society presents a walking tour of downtown La Verne, 11
a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16. The tour begins in front of Miss Donuts and
Bagels at Bonita and D streets, La Verne. Bill Lemon, community
historian, will lead the tour.
Ongoing Windsong Southland Chorale, under
the direction of Dr. Janet Harms, is accepting new members interested
in touring. We are traveling to Europe June 8-16, under the auspices of
Music Celebrations International. We will be presenting five concerts in
Salzburg, Vienna and Prague. Rehearsals are 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Mondays, Rock of the Foothills Lutheran Church, 4620 Wheeler Ave., La
Verne. For more information, call (909) 983-9879.
Recycling for Roynon Elementary School, 7:45
a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Fridays, Roynon Elementary School, 2715 E St., 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, a non-profit organization that pays for
much-needed lawn maintenance and beautification projects at the school.
Drop-off locations include Sixth Street between D and E streets, in the
kindergarten parking lot on Eight Street between D and E streets, and
in front of the north campus on Eighth and E streets.
The GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club invites
all interested area women to attend their monthly meetings on the third
Thursday of the month. The local club meets 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 starts at 7 p.m. There will be no
meeting for the month of December but meetings will resume Jan. 18. The
local Woman’s Club is very active in supporting their cause against
domestic violence, contributing to the USO, Sowing Seeds for Life Food
Bank, education and many more worthwhile causes. Since the local Woman’s
Club meets in the evening, it also affords the opportunity for working
women to get involved. For more information, call Bettina at (909)
599-2695 or Linda at (909) 593-3906.
La Verne/San Dimas Meals on Wheels. We
deliver hot lunches to residents in San Dimas and La Verne for a
nominal fee to those who need our service. We need volunteers to help
with the delivery of these meals Monday thru Friday. Volunteers will
find this a very satisfying experience as they get to know the
recipients we help. Most volunteers work only once a week, and are
needed from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We are also looking for 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 a
family member, call (909) 596-1828.
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 D St., La Verne. Join us if you are interested in
all facets of home gardening.
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 Street, 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 a baby doll and pillow, if
possible. Space is limited. To register, call (909) 625-8146.
ONTARIO Dec. 13
CalRTA Baldy View Division 61 meets
11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13, Friendship Center of Inland Christian
Home, 1950 S. Mountain Ave., Ontario. The business luncheon will also
include a performance from the Ontario High School Jazz Band. For
reservations or more information, call Garvetta Hager at (909) 923-5808.
Jan. 25-28, 2018 Anime Los Angeles, Jan.
25- 28, Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way,
Ontario. The anime convention will feature Steve Blum and Mary Elizabeth
McGlynn as headliners. For tickets and more information, visit
animelosangeles.org.
May 19-20, 2018
Comic Con Revolution, May19-
20, Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario.
Tickets are on sale now for the Atomic Crush Events Comic Con
Revolution. Top talent scheduled to appear include Jason Aaron, Sandy
King Carpenter, Ming Chen, David Lafuente, Dustin Nguyen, Stan Sakai,
Cat Staggs and Timothy Zahn. For tickets or more information, visit
comicconrevolution.com/Ontario.
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
low-income families with those who can show them they are not forgotten.
For more information or to request a family 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. C St., Ontario, and
Colony High Branch Library, 3850 E. Riverside Dr., Ontario. 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 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free. For more
information or program reservations, call (909) 395-2510.
Exhibition Schedule Through Dec. 31 The Women Beside the Men of the Graber Olive House, through Dec. 31. The exhibit explores the women who contributed to the family business as entrepreneurs and visionaries.
Through Jan. 7, 2018 Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad, through
Jan. 7. Photographer Jeanine Michna-Bales has spent more than a decade
meticulously researching “fugitive” slaves and the ways they escaped to
freedom. While the unnumbered routes of the Underground Railroad
encompassed countless square miles, the path Michna- Bales documented
encompasses roughly 2,000 miles and is based off of actual sites,
cities, and places that freedom-seekers passed through during their
journey.
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 Dec. 3 South Gallery: Capricious Mischief. Through
Dec. 3. Curated by Cindy Rinne. Capricious Mischief is a group exhibit
of fiber artists who bring the spirit of play. The audience may meet the
fox, rabbit, a deer goddess and other characters of folklore. A variety
of textile arts include weaving, quilting, embroider and tapestry
sculpture, among others.
Dec. 7 South Gallery: Impressive Women, Curated by Karen Karlsson and Erns Valdez, opens Dec. 7.
Through Jan. 7, 2018 Spotlight Gallery: PHOTO XING Steve Thomas. Nov.
16-Jan. 7. “I photograph sites altered by people. On a whole, PHOTO
XING is a selection of pictures depicting in situ subjects of marked up
and/or rearranged. The common denominator is that the images are of
sites created by the human hand. Some imagery depicts sites that seem
curated and other images show altered sites that were not consciously
organized.” – Steve Thomas.
Through Jan. 7, 2018 Neo Native: Toward New Mythologies, through Jan. 7. More than 40 works of art by 11 contemporary artists with North American tribal roots.
Curator Tony Abeyta has gathered paintings, photography, ceramics, glass and mixed media for the exhibit.
Through Jan. 14, 2018 AIR Sale (Artist Inventory Reduction Sale). Through Jan. 14. An annual fundraiser for the Museum.
Main Gallery: Express! Annual Members’ Exhibit. Through
Jan. 14. In this exhibit we honor our artist members, their ability to
express their artistic talents in beautiful works of art in a multitude
of media and styles.
Jan. 18 to March 25, 2018 Main Gallery: Side by Side: Chaffey Joint Union High School District Art Students. Jan.
18 to March 25. We celebrate the artwork of the Chaffey Joint Union
High School District art students – their exploration of various media,
their skill, vision and creativity.
Through Jan. 21, 2018 Line Gallery: Men of the Museum. These
are selections of portraits from our collection range in age,
ethnicity, style and media. Yet all are vibrant representations of what
defines the Men of the Museum. Artists include Anders Gustave Aldrin,
Rashid Arshed, Herman Cherry, Francis de Erdley, Robert George, Nuissia
Grod, Emil Kosa, Jr., Carlos Licon, Robert Smith and John August
Swanson.
Jan. 25 to April 22, 2018 Line Gallery: On a Cloudy Day. Jan.
25 to April 22. As the rainy days of springs are upon us, join us for
the cool, refreshing views of On a Cloudy Day. Selections from our
collection by Rex Brandt, Thomas Craig, JoAnn Fornia, Fred Leach, Henry
Lemon, Helen Lundeberg, Joanna Mersereau, Don O’Neill, Millard Sheets,
and Milford Zornes bring a cool spring shower for your enjoyment.
Through Jan. 28, 2018 15th Annual Exhibit Aztlan: A Sense of Place. Through
Jan. 28. Co-curated by Frank Garcia and Margaret Garcia, who continue
the invitation to talk about our “Sense of Place.” Collectively,
artists, tinkers, thinkers, engineers and urban planners will
consciously construct creative solutions expressing voices of concern
for our inherited and future “Aztlan: Sense of Place.” By connecting
imagination, tradition and technology, artists will provoke an engaging
dialogue between individuals, communities and institutions to enhance
the contextual cultural map.
Feb. 15 to March 25, 2018 South Gallery: Side by Side: Chaffey Joint Union High School District Art Students. Feb.
15 to March 25. Working Side by Side with their students, Chaffey Joint
Union High School District art teachers share their knowledge and help
the students find a visual form of communication. This exhibit
highlights the teacher’s art work.
March 1 to April 15, 2018 Spotlight Gallery: Enjoyment – Michiko and Minoru Ikeda. March
1 to April 15. “We paint because we enjoy painting. It is our hope our
work displayed here will give viewers joy and pleasure, fun and
entertainment.” – Michiko and Minoru Ikeda.
March 29 to June 3, 2018 Main Gallery: Connect! – Mid- Valley Arts League. March
29 to June 3. Artists connect visually with their environment, and
their art is about that connection. Mid Valley Arts League’s 65th
Members’ Exhibition is a juried exhibition featuring an extraordinary
body of work produced by members of all levels. A wide range of subject
matter, from representational to non-objective will stretch your
imagination and satisfy your artist’s palette.
Main Gallery: Connect! – Honor Court of Mid Valley Arts League. March
29 to June 3. Members of Mid Valley Arts League chosen to be on the
Honor Court in recognition of their status as professionallyrecognized
artists are exhibiting.
April 19 to May 27, 2018 Spotlight Gallery: An Artist’s Journey through the Cosmos – Keith Klingonsmith. April
19 to May 27. I enjoy the process of coming up with a concept, or idea,
and developing it through the art media into a final work of art.
Creating an image in my own style lets me express my ideas with some
humor and a hope to delight the viewer. My art is meant to expose the
community to a different style of art, as well as to get people to
question the possibility of alternate realities.
April 26 to July 15, 2018 Line Gallery: At Play. April
26 to July 15. We all need to take time to play, whether it is playing a
game of checkers, enjoying the beach or romping in the snow. Works by
Anders Gustave Aldrin, Jean Goodwin Ames, Streeter Blair, Louis Bosa,
Rex Brandt, Phil Dike, Gisela Fabian, Elaine W. Harvey, Helen Hayes,
Angela Hernandez, Joanna Mersereau and Phil Paradise.
POMONA Dec. 9 Holiday Luncheon, Boutique and Fun, 11
a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, Pomona Fellowship Church of the
Brethren, 875 W. Orange Grove, Pomona. Come to a warm and wonderful
Holiday Luncheon with a boutique and baked items for sale, holiday music
by the Bonita High School choir, raffle baskets, and great fun for all.
The Beta Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a women’s educator service
organization, has arranged the afternoon as one of its two annual
fundraisers that general money for scholarships to outstanding student
teachers at Cal Poly Pomona, Claremont Graduate University and
university of La Verne. For tickets or more information, contact Kathy
at kmhenkins@msn.com or (909) 596-3920.
Dec. 15 Pomona Concert Band’s annual Christmas Concert, 7:30
p.m., Friday, Dec. 15, Palomares Park Community Center, 499 E. Arrow
Hwy., Pomona. The concert, which is sponsored by the Community Services
Department of the City of Pomona, will be full of classics to celebrate
the holiday season. The concert is open to the public, and refreshments
will be served. For more information, visit pomonaconcertband.org or
call (626) 824-0001.
Ongoing Inland Valley Hope Partners Pomona Valley Certified Farmers’ Market, 7:30
a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturdays, corner of Pearl and Garey, Pomona. The
Farmers’ Market brings together family farmers, social service agencies,
and food vendors from throughout the Pomona-Inland Valley to provide
the community with fresh produce at reasonable prices.
Pomona Meals on Wheels is
designed to assist not only those who are unable to prepare their own
meals because of a recent surgery or accident, but also those who
physically cannot shop and cook. There is no age restriction on who can
receive a meal. Volunteers are the heart of the program and provide both
a meal and a friendly visit. There are a number of ways to volunteer
with Meals on Wheels: packing, driving, navigating, clerical, and
management.
For more information about volunteering contact Meals on Wheels, Foothill Communities RSVP at (909) 621-9900.
American Museum of Ceramic Art is
open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; 399 N. Garey Ave.,
Pomona. For more info, call (909) 865-3146 or visit amoca.org.
Exhibition Schedule Through Dec. 30 We the People: Serving Notice exhibition, through
Dec. 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.
Through Jan. 28, 2018 Kukuli Velarde: Plunder Me, Baby, through
Jan. 28. This exhibition is part of the Getty-led Pacific Standard
Time: LA/LA, a far-reaching and ambitious exploration of Latin American
and Latino art is dialogue with Los Angeles. This is the first West
Coast exhibition by the U.S.-based Peruvian artist Kukuli Velarde, who
was born in Cusco in 1962 and moved to the U.S. in 1988. The Plunder Me,
Baby ceramic sculptures present personal and sometimes
confrontational ceramic sculptures based on the traditional forms and
surface decorations of Pre-Columbian ceramics but include the artist’s
own image and reference her indigenous ancestry.

Exhibition Schedule Drawing: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays, for beginners to intermediate artists.
Saturdays - Clay: Adults
16 and older: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; children 6-15: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Students will learn what clay is, how it has been used throughout
history and in today’s world. They will also create projects using
various building methods such as slab construction, pinchpot and coil
building.
Every month on
the second Saturday, Art Walk brings big crowds to the streets of
Pomona, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dozens of galleries host artist receptions for
their latest exhibits. Many shops, studios; restaurants open late. There
is no better 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 ARYTS dA Center for the Arts is
located at 252-D Main St., Pomona, in the Pomona Arts Colony. Hours of
operation are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, noon to 9 p.m. Thursday, and
noon to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. More info, call (909) 397-9716.
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.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA Dec. 13 Associated Artists of the Inland Empire meets
9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13, Rancho Cucamonga Community Center, 11200
Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. Su Garrett Cheatham, who taught art at
Grace Yokley Middle School for more than 25 years, will demonstrate
linoleum block printing technique to members of the associated Artists
of the Inland empire. For more info, contact AAIE President Ray Tucker
at (310) 874-1210.
Dec. 14 San Bernardino County Supervisor Janice Rutherford will host a Christmas reception, 5
p.m. to 8 p.m., Dec. 14, 8575 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. The
reception is also hosted by San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-
County Clerk Bob Dutton, Upland Mayor Debbie Stone, Fontana Mayor
Acquanetta Warren and Rancho Cucamonga Mayor L. Dennis Michael. The
evening will feature a barbecue cook-off with local law enforcement
officers and firefighters, holiday treats, music, fellowship and more.
For more information, call (909) 387-4833.
Ongoing Cucamonga District Host Lions would
like to invite you to become a member of the largest service club in
the world. There are more than 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries
with membership at 1.4 million. In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the
Lions annual convention and challenged the Lions to become the “Knights
of the Blind” in the crusade against darkness. Since then, Lions are
best known for fighting blindness and assisting the visually impaired –
but we do much more. We meet the fourth Wednesday of each month at
Antonino’s Restaurant, 7945 Vineyard Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. For more
information, contact Steve Lacey at (909) 921-6560 or Bob Terry at (909)
702-2103.
Moms with MS Support Group meets
10 a.m. to noon, the second Tuesday of the month from August through
May, Shepherd of the Hills Church, Room 10, 6080 Haven Ave., Rancho
Cucamonga. For more information, contact Kim Zolotar at (909) 904-0352
or awzmom@ yahoo.com.
Associated Artists of the Inland Empire meets
9:30 a.m., 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 a historic 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 3 p.m., Tuesday
through Saturday, 8810 Hemlock St., Rancho Cucamonga. For more info,
call (909) 989-4970.
The John Rains House is
looking for craft enthusiasts to help make crafts for the gift store,
9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. No experience is necessary. For more info,
call Sharon Salito at (909) 987-3974.
Volunteer Citizens on Patrol needed
for the Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana court services division of the San
Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Volunteers will assist court
deputies and the public. For more info, contact Rick Absler at (909)
593-2261.
Alternate Weeks Rancho Cucamonga Vets Support Group advocates
and supports military veterans of all ages. Meetings are 6:30 p.m. on
alternate Wednesdays at the Rancho Cucamonga Resource Center, 9791 Arrow
Route. For more info and meeting dates, call Mike at (909) 989-2258 or
(909) 240-5731.
Assistance League of the Foothill Communities’ Thrift Shop is
located at 8555 Archibald Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, please call (909)
484-7853.
SAN BERNARDINO Dec. 16 Legends of Doo Wop and Rock ‘N’ Roll concert, 7
p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, California Theater of the Performing Arts, 562
W. 4th St., San Bernardino. The concert will also be a tribute to honor
Jimmy Beaumont of The Skyliners. For tickets or more information, visit
affordablemusicproductions.com or call (888) 317-2155.
SAN DIMAS Dec. 31 Join Pomona Valley Audubon Society for a nature walk, Sunday,
Dec. 31, Frank G. Bonelli Park. This is an easy twohour walk for
beginners as well as experts. The diverse habitat makes this a great
place to find Greater Roadrunner, Cactus Wren and California
Gnatcatcher, along with raptors and wintering water fowl. Contact leader
Rod Higbie at warblerod@verion.net or (909) 599-6526 for time and directions.
Ongoing San Dimas Writers Workshop, 1
p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays, San Dimas Senior Citizen/Community Center,
201 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a
writer, or have you had some great ideas for a story, or poetry, or
drama? Perhaps fiction or an actual experience, then you may want to
consider joining our workshop. Whether you are a professional, novice or
are simply interested in the craft of writing, everyone is welcome. You
may bring a story to share or be inspired by other writers. For more
information, call (909) 394-6290.
La Verne/San Dimas Meals on Wheels. We
deliver hot lunches to residents in San Dimas and La Verne for a
nominal 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 a very satisfying experience as they get to know the
recipients we help. Most volunteers work only once a week, and are
needed from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We are alsolooking 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 a
family 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 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Museum and Gift Shop: 1
p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays. Also, 6 p.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. Docentled tours by appointment at (909) 592-1190 or email office 91773@sandimas historical. org. For more information, visit www.sandimashistorical. org or www.facebook.com/ San-Dimas-Historical- Society-138186396277034.
SAN DIMAS LIBRARY The Kids’ Corner Dec. 6, 13 and 20 Parent-Child Workshops, 11
a.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Please join this five-week program
to play and learn with your child. Talk to experts about child
development and health while your child learns through play and art.
Pre-registration is required. Sign up at the information desk. For
children 0-3 years old and parent or caregiver.
Dec. 7 MakMo Science Wind Tunnel Program, 3
p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7. Participants will be given supplies to craft
their own flying machines to test out in the MakMo wind tube. They can
determine their own goals and adjust their creations to meet them. For
all ages.
Dec. 8, 15 and 22 Baby Storytime, 9:30
a.m. Fridays, Dec. 8, 15 and 22. Join us for stories, rhymes and songs
selected just to entertain your little one. For ages 0-18 months with a
parent or caregiver.
Toddler Storytime, 10:30
a.m. Fridays, Dec. 8, 15 and 22. Join us for books, songs and an art
activity designed for toddlers and preschoolers 18 months to 4 years and
a parent or caregiver.
Dec. 9 Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas Tea Party, 2
p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9. Bring your favorite grown-up; celebrate the
holidays the Fancy Nancy way as we read stories, learn French, sing
songs, and share scrumptious holiday treats. Sponsored by the Friends of
the San Dimas Library.
Teen Hangout Dec. 14 Yarnology, 4:30
p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14. Teens and adults: bring in your incomplete
projects, your questions, and your desire to stitch. While this is not a
class, we still learn from each other in a friendly group setting.
Dec. 16 Gingerbread Gift Boxes, 3
p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16. Teens: come in and create your own colorful
and delicious-looking gingerbread house out of a plain brown box. Use
the box as holiday decoration or as a gift box for a present.
Adult Activities Dec. 6 Book Party Book Club, 10:30
a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, San Dimas Senior Center, 201 E. Bonita Ave.,
San Dimas. This month’s selection is Guests on Earth by Lee Smith. Our
January book will be A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.
Dec. 21 Third Thursday Book Club, 4:30
p.m., Thursday, Dec. 21. This month’s selection is Man Without a Shadow
by Joyce Carol Oates. Copies of the book club books are available for
check out at the San Dimas Library.
Ongoing Book Party Book Club, 10:30 a.m., the first Wednesday of each month, San Dimas Senior Center, 201 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas.
Yarnology, 4:30
p.m., the second Thursday of the month. Teens and adults: join us as we
crochet, knit, embroider, and/or quilt. Bring in your incomplete
projects, your questions, and your desire to learn. While this is not a
class, we still learn from each other in a friendly group setting.
Join Friends of San Dimas Library, 10:30
a.m., the third Tuesday of every month except December, 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.
SKYFOREST Dec. 7 San Bernardino County Supervisor Janice Rutherford will host a Christmas reception, 5
p.m. to 8 p.m., Dec. 7, Sky Park at Santa’s Village, 28950 CA-18,
Skyforest. Light refreshments will be provided, as well as entertainment
by Mountain Fifes and Drums. For more info, call (909) 387-4833.
UPLAND Dec. 13 Expresso Toastmasters Club 3152 meets
7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13, Coco’s Restaurant, 60 W. Foothill Blvd.,
Upland. The Open House event will feature a keynote address on
“Achieving Your Goals” by LaTina McGhee. For more information, visit
expressotm.com.
Jan. 26, 2018 The Upland Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of the I.E. is
set for 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Jan. 26, Double Tree by Hilton Hotel,
Claremont. The event will feature a Monte Carlo night of gaming, food
and drinks from local restaurants and beverage merchants. For more
information about becoming a sponsor or for tickets, contact the Upland
Chamber of Commerce at realpeople@uplandchamber.org or (909) 204-4465.
Ongoing Uplanders Club, 11:15
a.m., second Wednesday of each month, September through June, Upland
Hills Country Club, 1231 E. 16th St., Upland. Upland residents and those
in the neighboring communities are invited to join a friendly, fun and
social group offering a variety of different activities. For
reservations, call Linda Schroeder at (909) 949-4031 by the 5th of each
month. For membership information, contact Sharon Rachielles at (909)
985-8018.
Weekly/Monthly Upland Certified Farmers Market, every
Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Historic Downtown Upland at 2nd Avenue and
9th Street. Enjoy vendors, food, music, produce, a Kid’s zone and more!
For more information, historicdowntownupland.org.
Historic Upland Walking Tours, every
second Saturday, 10 a.m. Meet at the Cooper Regional History Museum,
217 A St., 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, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Ages 55+, $5 includes lunch,
arrive at 11:30 a.m.; Gibson Senior Center Billiards Room, 250 N. Third
Ave. For info, call (909) 981-4501.
Clutter Chaos, every
Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: – Ages 55+ FREE Self-help group to deal with
personal clutter. Gibson Senior Center Arts & Crafts Room, 250 N.
Third Ave. For more info, call (909) 981-4501.
UPLAND LIBRARY
P.J. Storytime: Thursdays,
6 p.m., in the Brodie Room. Put on something comfy, curl up at the
library and listen to some great bedtime stories. This is a storytime
for the whole family. This storytime lasts approximately 30 minutes.
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: Tuesdays
at 10:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. in the Brodie Room. This
storytime program is for children between the ages of 2 and 3.
Accompanied by an adult, these little library users will enjoy stories,
songs, flannel board stories, puppet, and finger plays. The program
lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Preschool Storytime: 11:15
a.m. Tuesdays, in the Brodie Room. For children ages 3 to 5, this
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 5 to 9will
enjoy great stories, snack, and fun takehome craft. This program lasts
approximately 50 minutes.
Bilingual Storytime: 5
p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, in the Brod