
Alook ahead to… Holy Name of Mary Family Festival, April 27-29 The terrific family festival returns at the church, 724 Bonita Avenue, San Dimas. Festivities will include avariety of food, carnival rides, games, beer garden, wine tasting and a concert series as well as a car raffle. For more information, visit hnmfestival.org.
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Kukuli Velarde: Plunder Me, Baby The American Museum of Ceramic Art presents Kukuli Velarde: Plunder Me, Baby, through
Feb. 11. 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. 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. AMOCA is at 399 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. For more information,
visit amoca.org orcall (909) 865-3146.
Jan. 28 Join Pomona Valley Audubon Society for a nature walk at the Frank G. Bonelli Park, Sunday,
Jan. 28. This is an easy two-hour walk for beginners as well as
experts. The diverse habitat makes this agreat place to find Greater
Roadrunner,Cactus Wrenand California Gnatcatcher, along with raptors and
wintering waterfowl. For time and directions, contact leader Rod Higbie
at warblerod@verizon.net or (909) 599-6526.
Through Feb. 11 Mainstreet Theatre Company presents OH FREEDOM! The Story of the Underground Railroad, Jan.
27 to Feb. 11, Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural
Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Oh Freedom!
celebrates the men and women who were active in the fight against
slavery, using stories and songs from the period. Young people will be
introduced to some of the legends of the Movement, such as Harriet
Tubman and Harriet Beecher Stowe, as well as other, lesser known heroes.
The production is geared for everyone, including children as young as
10. In addition to the performance, three Southern California artists
will display their work. For tickets or more info, call (909) 477-2752
or (877) 858-8422 or visit lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.
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 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 ofthe 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 Feb. 28 Chino Valley Unified School District Art Showcase, 5p.m. to 7p.m., Feb. 28, Magnolia Junior High School, 13150 Mountain Ave., Chino.
March 14 Parent Information Forum, 6:30
p.m. to 8p.m., March 14, Chino High School multi-purpose room, 5472
Park Place, Chino. School Resource Officers, who are uniformed local
police officers and sheriff’s deputies, will speak on drug trends and
social media issues affecting students, as well as other topics. Because
of the mature nature ofthe forum, parents are asked to not bring
children to the event. Child care will be provided at the site, if
needed. There will also be alight dinner, beginning at 6p.m. Spanish
translation will be provided.
March 21 CVUSD Choral Festival, 6p.m. to 7:30 p.m., March 21, Chino Hills High School, 5472 Park Place, Chino.
April 14 16th Annual Corn Feed Run Car Show &Cruise, 8a.m.
to 3p.m., April 14, Chino City Hall, 13220 Central Ave., Chino. The
event is presented by Kiwanis Club of Chino and City of Chino, and is
open to all pre-1975 cars and all working show trucks. The day will
feature a15-block cruising event, open header contest, vendors,
trophies, raffle, food and music. Proceeds to benefit youth and senior
charities of the Chino Kiwanis. For more information, contact Walt
Pocock at chinokiwanis.com, cornfeedrun@ aol.com or (909) 591-4162.
Ongoing Chino Valley Medical Center presents Living with Diabetes, 6p.m.
to 8p.m. every fourth Wednesday in the hospital Library, 5454 Walnut
Ave., Chino. This class will provide general information for abetter
understanding of what it means to have diabetes. The class includes meal
planning, carbohydrate counting, insulin and oral drugs, complication
prevention, foot care and community resources. For more info, 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. to6:30 p.m., every second and fourth Monday, 5451 Walnut Avenue,
Chino. Attendees must RSVP with Ashley Goodey at (909) 386-6068.
CHINO HILLS March 10 Paws at the Park contest sign-ups are
now open for the event, set for 9a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 10, Vila
Borba Park, 17001 Amadora Drive, Chino Hills. Dogs of all paw sizes are
invited to participate.
The free event includes little dog races, adog fashion show, abest
trick contest, pet vendors, giveaways, door prizes, and craft activities
for the kids. Registration is open at chinohills.org/Paws and is
required for the contests. Vendor applications are due Feb. 22. For more
info, call the Recreation Office at (909) 364-2700.
March 17 Register now for March 17 Chino Hills Track and Field Meet. Registration
will be accepted until 3:30 p.m., Friday, March 2, City Hall Recreation
Office, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills. The Meet begins at 8a.m.,
Saturday, March 17, Ayala High School track, 14255 Peyton Drive, Chino
Hills. For more information, call the Recreation Division at (909)
364-2700 or visit chinohills.org/TrackandField.
March 19 CVUSD Choral Festival, 6p.m. to 7:30 p.m., March 19, Ayala High School, 14255 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills.
Ongoing The Teen Activity Center is
open from 2p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 2p.m. to
4p.m., Friday, inthe Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 Peyton Drive,
Chino Hills. This is afree after-school drop-in program of the City of
Chino Hills. For more information, visit chinohills.org/ RecOnline.
Passport appointments are available 2p.m.
to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2p.m. to 7p.m. Tuesdays,
and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Friday. For more information, call (909)
364-2607.
CLAREMONT Feb. 1 Pomona Valley Audubon Society meets
7p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, Alexander Hughes Center, Padua Room, 1700
Danbury Road, Claremont. The evening will begin with abird
identification session, followed by refreshments and ashort business
meeting. The program will be presented by Keri Dearborn and will concern
“Saving the Channel Island Fox.” The meeting is open to the public.
Feb. 2
Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers meet
at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 2, March 2, April 27 and June 1, at 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.
Feb. 3 Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra in free concert, 3:30
p.m., Saturday, Feb. 3, Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College, 150 E.
4th St., Claremont. Conducted by Robert Sage, CYSO will present music
from classical, jazz and movie genres, including music from the motion
picture Raiders of the Lost Ark. For more information, visit
claremontyouthsymphony.org.
Feb. 4 The Claremont Young Musicians Intermezzo Orchestra will
perform, 7p.m., Sunday, Feb. 4, Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona
College, 150 E. 4th St., in Claremont. For audition or concert
information, call (909) 624-3614.
Pomona Valley Audubon Society will
lead afamily bird walk, 8a.m., Sunday, Feb. 4, Santa Ana Botanic
Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. Askilled Audubon member will
lead the group. Bring binoculars and meet at the entrance.
March 10 Claremont Chorale present G.F. Handel: Messiah, parts 2and 3, 3p.m.,
March 10, Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College, 150 E. Fourth St.,
Claremont. Parts 2and 3ofMessiah 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 17 The 6th Annual Claremont Pie Festival, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 17, Claremont Village, Claremont. For more info, visit Claremontpiefestival.com.
March 26 Claremont Classic Racewalk, 8a.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 at http://www.runsignup.com. To volunteer, contact Phil McKean at phil.mckean36@gmail.com.
May 19 Claremont Chorale presents Anniversary Celebration, 3p.m.,
May 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.
Through April 1 “Finding Our Way Travel and Navigation Through the Ages” exhibit, 2p.m.
to 4p.m. Friday through Saturday, through April 1, Petterson Museum of
Intercultural Art, 730 Plymouth Road, Claremont. How have people found
their ways in the world throughout history? Visit the “Finding Our Way:
Travel and Navigation Through the Ages” exhibit to learn about how
people in different cultures and times have used print map, navigational
tools, and more toexplore the world.
Ongoing Claremont Pickleball Association plays
4p.m. to 8p.m. every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 8a.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 aguest speaker.
For more information, visit universityclubofclaremont. org. The UCC is
nonprofit organization dedicated to the ongoing education of its members
in addition to providing annual grants and scholarships to support
local students and community organizations.
Join the Granola Team for the Crossroads Social Enterprise, Rising Women! We
need four volunteers to make granola from 5p.m. to 9p.m., on the third
Friday of every month. This will be an ongoing commitment. Our granola
is apopular item at the Claremont Farmer’s Market, so we need ateam to
help us keep the public happy! For more information, contact Volunteer
Coordinator Vicki Claudius at vicki@crossroadswomen.org or (909) 626-7847.
Claremont Meals on Wheels needs
volunteers who can help in the packing and/or in the delivery of food
to clients. Volunteers can either pack meals from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.,
or deliver meals from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Acommitment of two days a
month is needed. For more information, call (909) 621-4018 or visit
claremontmealsonwheels. org/volunteer-for-us/ and submit a volunteer
application.
Players needed for recreational bridge, 1:30
p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, at Blaisdell Senior Center, 440 S. College
Avenue, Claremont. Beginners are welcome. For more information, call
(909) 621-2079.
Claremont Farmers &Artisans Market, 8a.m.
to 1p.m. Sundays, rain or shine, at North Indian Hill Boulevard atWest
2nd Street. The Farmers &Artisans Market was founded in 1996 to
connect California farmers and artisans to the local community. More
than 100 grower and artisan members share goods and services throughout
the year. For more info, call manager Oscar G. DeLeon at (714) 345-3087.
Tutti Mangia Italian Grill, 102
Harvard Ave., Claremont, at First St.: Friday and Saturday 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.
Kiwanis Club of Claremont meets
noon, Thursdays, St. Ambrose Church Fellowship hall, 830 W. Bonita
Ave., Claremont. Local residents interested in serving their community
are invited to learn more byattending one of their meetings. The mission
of Kiwanis is to serve the children of the world, one community, and
one child at atime. The Claremont Kiwanis Club works with the Claremont
School District, the City of Claremont, Claremont Education Foundation,
Shoes That Fit, Meals on Wheels, Special Olympics and much more. For
more information, please call Jess Swick at (909) 621-2996. Also, the
Kiwanis invites community residents with one hour of time to spare
onaweekly basis to sign up and become areader for the club’s Read Me
program in preschool classrooms. For more info, (909) 624-6395 or email jerrymaury@yahoo.com.
CLAREMONT LIBRARY Feb. 3 African Djembe drumming workshop, 2p.m.,
Saturday, Feb. 3. Relax and unwind while you learn about African Djembe
drumming at this hands-on workshop with master drummer Rozelle Woods.
The Djembe Drum is atraditional African instrument used to promote
mental, physical and spiritual wellness. For ages 18 and up. For more
information, call (909) 621-4902 or visit colapublib.org.
Feb. 10 The Friends of the Claremont will
host ashowing of the documentary film Somm and a talk by sommelier Sal
Medina, owner of the Packing House Wine Merchants, 10 a.m., Feb. 10,
Claremont Library meeting room.
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 checkout at the library. Lawn signs and events throughout
the fall and winter will follow. For more info, 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 info 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 Feb. 10 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meets
10:15 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 10. The meeting will feature aprogram,
“Leaving Your DAR Mark through Markers and Commemorative Events”
presented by Carole Curran and Christine McMahon. For more information,
contact Sheila Ossner at darmail4sheila@gmail.com.
March 10 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meets
10:15 a.m., Saturday, March 10. The meeting will feature aprogram, “God
Bless America: How an Immigrant and an Icon Helped Our Country Lose the
Blues” presented by Brooke Stewart. For more information, contact
Sheila Ossner at darmail4sheila@gmail.com.
April 14 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meets
10:15 a.m., Saturday, April 14. The meeting will feature a program,
“Victorious Victorians, Women Role Models?” presented by Jeanette Shiel.
For more information, Sheila Ossner at darmail4sheila@gmail.com.
May 12 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meets
10:15 a.m., Saturday, May 12. The meeting will feature a program,
“Navajo Code Talkers” presented by John King. For more information,
contact Sheila Ossner at darmail4sheila@gmail.com.
DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY Feb. 21 Digital Drop-in for adults, 1p.m.,
Feb. 21, Diamond Bar Library. Join us and learn how to access free
downloadable books and enjoy streaming videos and music on your
smartphone, tablet or computer.
Feb. 27 Diamond Bar Friends’ Book Group meets,
7p.m., Feb. 27, Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond
Bar. The group will discuss Black Like Me by John Howard Griffen.
March 21 Digital Drop-in for adults, 1p.m.,
March 21, Diamond Bar Library. The librarian will lead you through the
process of downloading free eBooks, audiobooks, and music from Overdrive
and Freegal. For more info, visit colapublib.org.
March 27 Diamond Bar Friends’ Book Group meets,
7p.m., March 27, Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond
Bar. The group will discuss Allie and Bea by Catherine Ryan Hyde.
April 22 25th annual Wine Soiree and Benefit Auctions, 4p.m., Sunday, April 22, Diamond Bar Center. Join for our 25th anniversary celebration.
Visit Basically BOOKS in Diamond Bar. Are you looking for agreat volunteer experience in Diamond Bar? Basically
BOOKS, the Friends of the Diamond Bar Library two nonprofit bookstores,
are friendly places serving the community as aresource for school, work
and pleasure reading at exceptionally low prices. Bookstore Manager
Peggy Murphy is actively looking for new volunteers to staff both
locations at 23447 Golden Springs Road and the bookstore atthe Diamond
Bar Library, 21800 Copley Drive. All proceeds benefit the Diamond Bar
Library. For more information, visit dblibraryfriends.org.
Diamond Bar Friends of the Library Board Meetings are held at 8:30 a.m., the last Saturday of most months. Visitors are always welcome. To confirm time, please email kathleennewe@gmail.com.
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 info, 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 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 info, visit knottooshabby.net.
Ongoing The Glendora Rotary Club meets noon, Tuesdays, The Glendora Continental Restaurant, 316 W. Route 66, Glendora. For more info, visit GlendoraRotary.org.
The Glendora Historical Society Museum invites
you to treat your Valentine and yourself and check out the new
Valentines Display. The display showcases Valentine’s Day cards and
candy boxes and other Valentines memorabilia from the good ole days. The
Museum is open from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. Saturdays and is located at 314 N.
Glendora Ave., Glendora. Youcan also schedule aspecial tour by calling
(626) 914-0429.
The Glendora Historical Society Needs You! Ever
thought of becoming adocent? If you’ve always wanted to spend alittle
of your free time learning and sharing information about Glendora’s
history, sign up to become a member of the Glendora Historical Society.
Become avolunteer and assist at the Museum or at the Rubel Castle. There
are lots of things going on and we’ll find a spot that meets your
interests and needs. You’ll be glad you did! For more information, visit
glendorahistoricalsociety.org or call (626) 963-0419.
GFWC Federated East Valley Woman’s Club is
looking for members. The organization meets the first Thursday of the
month at the Peppertree Café, 1020 Route 66 in Glendora. With amotto of
“Unity in Diversity,” we promote education, families, conservation,
seniors and participation in the arts. Meetings begin with 6p.m. dinner
and activities at 7p.m. For more information, please call (909)
260-6729.
LA VERNE Through Feb. 3 Entries for the Third Annual La Verne Residents’ Writing Contest will be accepted through
Feb. 3. Let your creativity flow and send in astory to the contest.
There are two categories: youth, ages 12-17, and adult ages 18 and up.
Prizes will be awarded at the Annual Local Authors’ Event on March 10.
For more info, visit lvwritersgroup.com or email lvwg2015@gmail.com.
Feb. 3 Electronics recycling and paper shredding, 9a.m.
to 3p.m., Saturday, Feb. 3, Roynon Elementary School parking lot, 2715
ESt., La Verne. The e-waste fundraising event is organized by the Roynon
Beautification Committee. Accepted items include computers,
televisions, computer and car batteries, cell phones and all types of
cable and wire. Please do not bring household batteries, appliances,
scanners, copiers or toxic household items. For more information, visit
secureewastedestruction.com or call (626) 600-2705.
Through March Orange picking at Heritage Park is
available, 9a.m. to 3p.m. Saturdays until approximately the beginning
of March, 5001 Via DeMansion, La Verne. The La Verne Heritage Foundation
is selling oranges and other citrus fruit for #5 abag. Mesh bags and
picking poles are provided. For more information, visit
laverneheritage.org oremail admin@laverneheritage.org.
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 9p.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 ESt., La
Verne. Community members and school families are needed to help donate
plastic and glass bottles and jars to be recycled. Proceeds go to the
Roynon Beautification Committee, anonprofit organization that pays for
much-needed lawn maintenance and beautification projects at the school.
Drop-off locations include Sixth Street between D and Estreets, in the
kindergarten parking lot on Eight Street between Dand Estreets, and in
front of the north campus on Eighth and Estreets.
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 7p.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 info, call Bettina at (909) 599-2695 or
Linda at (909) 593-3906.
La Verne/San Dimas Meals on Wheels. We
deliver hot lunches to residents in San Dimas and La Verne for anominal
fee to those who need our service. We need volunteers to help with the
delivery of these meals Monday thru 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. Donations made to Meals on Wheels helps the recipients who
need help in paying for their meals. If you are interested in helping or
would like meals for yourself or afamily member, call (909) 596-1828.
Sons of Norway’s noon potluck meetings,
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.
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
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 Jan. 28 Anime Los Angeles, Jan.
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 info, visit animelosangeles.org.
Feb. 14
CalRTA Baldy View Division 61 meets
11:30 a.m., Feb. 14, Friendship Center of Inland Christian Home, 1950
S. Mountain Ave., Ontario. Linda Chavez will speak about disaster
preparedness. For reservations, please call Garvetta Hager at (909)
923-5808 by Feb. 9.
Feb. 20-21 Chino Valley Unified School District Science Fair, Feb.
20-21. Judging will occur all day, Feb. 20, and the awards ceremony and
viewing will be held from 6p.m. to 7p.m., Feb. 21, at Woodcrest Junior
High School, 2725 S. Campus, Ontario.
May 19-20
Comic Con Revolution, May
19-20, Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way,
Ontario. Tickets are onsale now for the Atomic Crush Events Comic Con
Revolution. Toptalent 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 lowincome
families with those who can show them they are not forgotten. For more
information or to request afamily profile, call Maria Zuleta or Kami
Newman at (909) 622-3806, ext. 105/104; InlandValleyHopePartners.org.
The Clay Yard: ACeramic Artist Studio offers
monthly membership or day use fees. Cone 10 and Raku, clay and supplies
are available. The Clay Yard is open from 9a.m. to 4:30 a.m., Monday
through Saturday, and is located at 530 S. Palmetto Ave., Ontario. For
more information and tours, call (909) 391-1192 or visit
theclayyard.com.
Travelers Aid at Ontario International Airport is
seeking volunteers to work an exciting four-hour shift once a week
assisting travelers at the information desk operated in both terminals
to provide airport and visitor information. Training and orientation is
included. For more information, call Therese Andrews at (909) 544-5378
or visit travelersaidie.org.
ONTARIO CITY LIBRARY Ontario City Library system
includes the Ovitt Family Community Library, 215 E. CSt., Ontario, and
Colony High Branch Library, 3850 E. Riverside 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 4p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free. For more
information or program reservations, call (909) 395-2510.
Feb. 15 to March 25 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 avisual form of communication. This exhibit highlights
the teacher’s art work.
Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) is
located in the historic 1919 Ontario Power Company building in the Arts
District of downtown Ontario. Admission to the Museum is free and ample
parking is available. Hours of operation are noon to 4p.m., Thursday
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 Jan. 28 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.
March 1toApril 15 Spotlight Gallery: Enjoyment –Michiko and Minoru Ikeda. March
1toApril 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.
Through Mrch 25 Main Gallery: Side by Side: Chaffey Joint Union High School District Art Students. Through
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.
March 29 to June 3 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. Awide 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 professionally-recognized
artists are exhibiting.
April 19 to May 27 Spotlight Gallery: An Artist’s Journey through the Cosmos –Keith Klingonsmith. April
19 to May 27. Ienjoy the process of coming up with aconcept, 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 ahope to delight the viewer. Myart is meant to expose the
community to adifferent style of art, as well as to get people to
question the possibility of alternate realities.
Through April 22 Line Gallery: On aCloudy Day. Through
April 22. As the rainy days of springs are upon us, join us for the
cool, refreshing views of On aCloudy 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 acool spring shower for your enjoyment.
April 26 to July 15 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.
PASADENA Jan. 29 and Feb. 26 Light Bringer Project and Sci- Fest L.A. invite
you to submit your original short science fiction stories to our
science fiction competitions, with submissions due Jan. 29 and Feb. 26.
The winners will receive cash prizes and all finalists’ stories will be
read on stage by celebrity guests at LitFest Pasadena May 19-20.
Submissions for the Roswell award for Short Sci-Fi by an Adult are due
Jan. 29, and submissions are due Feb. 26 for the Tomorrow Prize for
Short Sci-Fi by L.A. County High School students. For complete
submission guidelines, visit lightbringerproject.org/
science-fiction-contests.
POMONA Jan. 28 Trinity United Methodist Church celebrates 50th Anniversary of their pipe organ with agala concert, 3p.m.,
Sunday, Jan. 28, Trinity United Methodist Church, 676 N. Gibbs St.,
Pomona. Featured performers are organists Frances Nobert, Geraldine
Keeling, Christopher Preiksaitis and Maxine Brechbiel. For more
information, call (909) 629-9748.
Feb. 23 Pilgrim Memorial Library invites the public to attend our annual library coffee, 10
a.m., Friday, Feb. 23, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 600 N. Garey
Ave., Pomona. Chris Bray, author of Court-Martial How Military Justice
Has Shaped America from the Revolution to 9/11 and Beyond, will speak.
For more information, call (909) 622-1373 or pilgrimchurchpomona.com.
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 arecent surgery or accident, but also those who
physically cannot shop and cook. There isnoage restriction on who can
receive a meal. Volunteers are the heart of the program and provide both
a meal and afriendly visit. There are anumber of ways to volunteer with
Meals on Wheels: packing, driving, navigating, clerical, and
management. For more info about volunteering contact 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. For more information, call (909) 865-3146 or visit amoca.org.
Exhibition Schedule Through March 18 We the People: Serving Notice exhibition, through
March 18. 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 April 29 Patsy Cox Mouthpiece, through
April 29. This exhibition features artwork made since the inauguration
of our current president. Cox attempts to capture apersonal reaction in
the work that is all-encompassing and visceral. It comes from a place of
shock, confusion, and contradiction.
Every month on
the second Saturday, Art Walk brings big crowds to the streets of
Pomona, 6p.m. to 9p.m. Dozens of galleries host artist receptions for
their latest exhibits. Many shops, studios; restaurants open late. There
isnobetter way to get a feel for the lively community that hundreds of
artists have built here. Experience the diverse array of top quality
artwork, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting and
photography.
dA CENTER FOR THE ARTS dA Center for the Arts is
located at 252-D Main St., Pomona, in the Pomona Arts Colony. Hours of
operation are noon to 4p.m. Wednesday, noon to 9p.m. Thursday, and noon
to 4p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call (909) 397-9716.
Exhibition Schedule Drawing: 3:30 p.m. to 5p.m., Thursdays, for beginners to intermediate artists.
Saturdays -Clay: Adults
16 and older: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; children 6-15: 1p.m. to 2p.m.
Students will learn what clay is, how it has been used throughout
history and in today’s world. They will also create projects using
various building methods such as slab construction, pinch-pot and coil
building.
Saturday Painting: The
painting course is designed with flexibility and individual artistic
growth in mind. The studio provides an instruction-based painting
environment in which students can choose and carry out their own
assignments. No previous painting experience required.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA Ongoing Cucamonga District Host Lions would
like to invite you to become amember 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 the Old
Spaghetti Factory, 11896 E. Foothill Blvd., 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 ofthe 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 ahistoric site of the San Bernardino
County Museum. He lived there with his wife, Maria Merced, and their
children. The house is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 3p.m., Tuesday
through Saturday, 8810 Hemlock St., Rancho Cucamonga. For more info,
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 info, please call (909)
484-7853.
SAN BERNARDINO April 28 The Righteous Brothers headline The Legends of Blue- Eyed Soul and Rock ‘N’ Roll show, 7p.m.,
April 28, California Theater of the Performing Arts, 562 W. 4th St.,
San Bernardino. The Righteous Brothers featuring Bill Medley and Bucky
Heard will be joined by special guests Gary Puckett and the Union Gap.
For tickets or more information, visit affordablemusicproductions.com,
or call (888) 718-4253 or Dan Goethals at (951) 317-2155.
SAN DIMAS March 22-25 The Wall That Heals, Lone
Hill Middle School, 700 S. Lone Hill, San Dimas. The Wall That Heals,
areplica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with amobile Education
Center, will be open 24 hours aday to the public. It honors the more
than 3million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the
Vietnam War and bears the names of the more than 58,000 men and women
who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. For more information, visit
thewallthatheals.org.
Ongoing San Dimas Writers Workshop, 1p.m.
to 3p.m., Wednesdays, San Dimas Senior Citizen/ Community Center, 201
E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. Have you ever dreamed of becoming awriter, or
have you had some great ideas for astory, orpoetry, ordrama? Perhaps
fiction or an actual experience, then you may want to consider joining
our workshop. Whether you are aprofessional, novice or are simply
interested in the craft of writing, everyone is welcome. Youmay bring
astory to share orbeinspired 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 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. 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/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.
Docentled tours by appointment at (909) 592-1190 or email office 91773@sandimas
historical. org. For more information, visit www.sandimashistorical.org
orwww.facebook.com/ San-Dimas-Historical- Society-138186396277034.
SAN DIMAS LIBRARY The Kids’ Corner Children’s Author John Archambault, 3p.m.,
Saturday, Feb. 3. John Archambault, children’s author, storyteller, and
musician and co-author of the beloved classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,
will visit the San Dimas Library for aspecial reading and performance of
his books. Areception and book signing will follow. Books will be
available for purchase through The Friends of the San Dimas Library.
Recommended for all ages.
BABA the Storyteller, 6:30
p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6. Join us for an amazing performance by BABA, an
award-winning folklorist, musician and storyteller. Family members of
all ages will appreciate his captivating stories and mesmerizing music
played on the Kora, atraditional African instrument. Recommended for
ages 3and up.
Dinosaur Fossil Fun, 3p.m.,
Friday, Feb. 23. The County library’s MakMo vehicle will be visiting
the San Dimas Library to promote creative Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM) programs. Learn about the science of
paleontology by studying pretend dinosaur bones, figuring out how they
fit together, and taking home your own reconstructed dinosaur!
Recommended for ages 5and up.
Fairy Godmother Storytime, 3p.m.,
Saturday, Feb. 24. Come meet San Dimas’ own Fairy Godmother as she
presents some of her favorite fairy tales. Fairy tale themed costumes
welcome but not required. Children will be able to make their own fairy
tale puppets to take home. Refreshments will follow.
Family Book Club, 6:30
p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27. Come and be inspired at our new family book
club focusing on stories about human rights leaders. February’s event
will focus on books about world leaders Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther
King. We will enjoy refreshments and arelated art activity as well.
Recommended for families with school-aged children.
Baby Storytime, 9:30
a.m., Fridays, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23. Join us for
stories, rhymes and songs selected just to entertain your little one.
For ages 0-18 months with aparent or caregiver.
Toddler Storytime, 10:30
a.m., Fridays, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23. Join us for books,
songs and an art activity designed for toddlers and preschoolers 18
months to 4years and aparent or caregiver.
Teen Hangout Free PSAT Practice Test, 11
a.m., Saturday, Feb. 10. Join us for afree PSAT exam proctored by the
non-profit organization Middle Tree. Then the following Saturday, Feb.
17, come back for afree review session to learn how to improve your
score for next time. Sign up in advance at the Information Desk. Open to
grades 9-12 only.
Adult Activities Easy Yoga for Beginners, 9a.m.,
Saturdays beginning in February. This gentle class is ideal for
beginners and those that are looking to build strength, balance,
flexibility and learn torelax. Please bring ayoga mat.
Book Party Book Club, 10:30
a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 7, San Dimas Senior Center, 201 E. Bonita Ave.,
San Dimas. This month’s selection is Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult.
Our March book will be The Hummingbird by Stephen Kiernan.
Coffee, Crochet and Coloring, 6:30
p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13. Teens and adults: join us for arelaxed hour of
coffee and coloring, or bring your crochet or knitting project and sit
with us awhile. While this is not aclass, it is an opportunity to learn
from each other in afriendly group setting.
Street Foods of Hong Kong Cooking Demo, 3p.m.,
Saturday, Feb. 10. Come in and learn a little about Chinese food as we
welcome in the Chinese New Year. Bring your questions and your appetite
as we will be sampling the prepared food!
Third Tuesday Book Club, 6:30
p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20. This month’s selection is Underground Airlines
by Ben H. Winters. 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
aclass, 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 each month except December, Library Meeting
Room. All meetings are open to public. Friends are always in need of
volunteers to help sort books for our ongoing lobby sale.
UPLAND 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 afriendly, fun and
social group offering a variety of different activities. For
reservations, 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, 5p.m. to 9p.m., Historic Downtown Upland at 2nd Avenue and
9th Street. Enjoy vendors, food, music, produce, aKid’s zone and more!
For more information, visit historicdowntownupland.org.
Historic Upland Walking Tours, every
second Saturday, 10a.m. Meet at the Cooper Regional History Museum, 217
ASt., Upland, and join us for an indepth look at Upland’s history,
downtown businesses and people that define the City of Gracious Living.
Tours are approximately two hours and one mile in length over flat
surfaces. For more information, call (909) 982-8010 or visit
coopermuseum.org.
Senior Billiards Tournament, last
Monday of each month, 1p.m. to 4p.m.: Ages 55+, $5 includes lunch,
arrive at 11:30 a.m.; Gibson Senior Center Billiards Room, 250 N. Third
Ave. For more information, please call (909) 981-4501.
Clutter Chaos, every
Tuesday, 1p.m. to 2p.m.: –Ages 55+ FREE Self-help group to deal with
personal clutter. Gibson Senior Center Arts &Crafts Room, 250 N.
Third Ave. For more information, call (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 aparent to discover the joys
of books and libraries through songs, nursery rhymes and finger plays.
The program lasts approx. 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 3to5,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 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 a storytime
for the whole family. This storytime lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Bilingual Storytime: 5to6p.m.
Mondays, in the Brodie Room. Hola! Venga (come) join us for Bilingual
Storytime. Stories will be read in English and Spanish. This storytime
is for the whole family.
Ongoing Tween Programs Level Up: 3:30
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays, in the Brodie Room. Calling all “Tweens”
between the ages of 9and 12 this program is for you. Join us on Fridays
for games, crafts, science and snacks.
Paw Stars: 11
a.m. to noon, first Saturday of the month, Children’s Section. Paw
Stars gives children the opportunity to strengthen their reading skills
by reading to one of our registered therapy dogs. This is adrop-in
program.
TableTop Tuesday: 3:30
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of the month, in the Brodie Room.
Get ready to play both classic board games and indie card games at our
new TableTop Tuesday event. Learn how to play games like Settlers of
Catan, The Resistance, Splendor, Ultimate Werewolf, and so much more.
For teens only.
Teen Gaming: 3:30
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.
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