
Windsong Southland Chorale, a community choir, meets every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., La Verne Heights Presbyterian Church, 1040 Baseline Ave., La Verne. New singers are welcome. Call (909) 983-9879 for more information.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Jan. 13 Anime Los Angeles returns Jan.
13, Ontario Convention Center and DoubleTree Ontario Airport Hotel, 222
N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario. Guests of Honor include Christopher Wehkamp,
Kristen McGuire, Chris Tergliafera, Bryan Forrest, Roland Kelts, Victor
Frost, Les Claypool III, Mary Claypool, David Matranga, Todd Kaberkorn
and Ezra Weisz. For tickets and more information, visit
animelosangeles.org.
Bob Hope USO needs volunteers in
the Inland Empire to keep our troops connected to home, family and
country. If you’d like to be part of the “force behind the forces,”
register online at www.uso.org/takeaction/volunteer. Select Ontario or March ARB from the dropdown menu to begin your application.
AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY Auto Club Speedway is located at 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. For a full schedule of events and more information, please visit autoclubspeedway.com.
Ongoing Exotics Racing, every
weekend. 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. Info: visit exoticsracing.com.
CalSpeed Karting, daily.
From pinnacle level competitive karting and arrive and drive racing to
karting schools and corporate entertainment, CalSpeed is an outdoor
karting center. Info: calspeedkarting.com.
AZUSA Ongoing Azusa-Glendora Soroptimist Club meets
noon, first and third Tuesdays, 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. For more information, contact President
Shannon Lancaster at shannongirl54@verizon.net.
CHINO Ongoing Chino Valley Medical Center presents Living with Diabetes class, 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. every fourth Wednesday in the hospital library, 5454
Walnut Ave., Chino. 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 Ave.,
Chino. Attendees must RSVP with Ashley Goodey at (909) 386-6068.
CHINO
HILLS Feb. 7, May 9 and Aug. 8 The City of Chino Hills and Chino Hills
Police Department will host Community Safety Meetings, 6 p.m. to 8
p.m., Feb. 7, May 9 and Aug. 8, McCoy Equestrian & Recreation
Center, 14280 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills. The Police Department will
offer tips to prevent property crimes. For more information, call (909)
364-2701.
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 afterschool 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 Jan. 13 Claremont Heritage annual member meeting, 1
p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Jan. 13, Ginger Elliott Center, Garner House, 840 N.
Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. Please join us for a business meeting,
annual report, refreshment, and an in introduction to our 2019 theme
“Spirit of Place.” Seating is limited. RSVP at (909) 621-0848 or info@claremontheritage.org.
Jan. 14 Shakespeare Club of Pomona Valley meets
2 p.m., Jan. 14, Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. Cal
Poly Pomona professor Edward Rocklin will analyze poignant examples of
how one motive can kick-start a whole cascade of other often
irresolvable consequences, in his talk, “Dilemma Cascades in
Shakespeare’s Tragedies.” For more information, contact Lucy Lynch at lucylynch@aol.com or (909) 717-1109.
Jan. 18, Feb. 22, March 22, April 19, May 17, June 14
Pomona Valley amateur Astronomers meet monthly, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 18, Feb. 22, March 22, April 19, May 17
and June 14, 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.
Jan. 20
The Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra, conducted by Juan Felipe Molano, presents its 30th Anniversary Season Opening Concert, 7
p.m., Jan. 20, Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College, 150 E. Fourth
St., Claremont. For more information, please call (909) 624-3614, visit
cymo.org or email rjscymo@aol.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.
Claremont Garden Club meets
6:30 p.m., the second Wednesday of most months, Napier Center in
Pilgrim Place, 660 Avery Road, Claremont. For more information, visit
claremontgardenclub.org, call (909) 621-6381 or email info@claremontgardenclub.org.
The University Club of Claremont invites
interested visitors to its weekly meetings, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,
Tuesdays, 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.
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
Ave., Claremont. Beginners are welcome. For more information, please
call (909) 621-2079.
Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market, 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, rain or shine, at Harvard Avenue 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, please call manager Oscar G. DeLeon at (714)
345-3087.
Tutti Mangia Italian Grill, 102
Harvard Ave., Claremont, at First Street Friday/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. The mission of Kiwanis is to serve the children of the
world, one community, and one child at a time. Info: Jess Swick at (909)
621-2996. Also, the Kiwanis invites community residents interested in
becoming readers for the club’s Read Me program in preschool classrooms.
For more information, call (909) 624-6395 or email jerrymaury@yahoo.com.
CLAREMONT LIBRARY Jan. 27 Fourth Sundays: Poetry at the Claremont Library featuring Nikia Chaney and Joy Manesiotis, 2 p.m., Jan. 27. Our events are open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and books will be available for purchase.
CLAREMONT MUSEUM OF ART Claremont Museum of Art, 200
W. 1st St., Claremont. The museum is open noon to 4 p.m., Friday
through Sunday, and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Saturday of every
month for the Art Walk. For more information, visit
claremontmuseum.org.
Exhibition Schedule Jan. 18 to April 20

COLTON
Ongoing 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 a tour or childbirth class, call (909)
580-3174.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center’s Post- Partum Support Group meets
11 a.m. to noon every third Tuesday, Post-Partum Conference Room, third
floor of the hospital, 400 N. Pepper Ave., Colton. Moms discuss the
challenges of motherhood, ask questions, and receive helpful resources,
referrals and supportive counseling. For more info, call (909) 580-3530.
COVINA Jan. 24 Friendship Garden Club Book Sale and Meeting, 11
a.m., Jan. 24, Covina Woman’s Club, 128 S. San Jose Ave., Covina. Elena
Layugan of the San Gabriel Valley Water District will speak about water
conservation. For more information, please call (626) 422-7904.
Feb. 9 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
meets 9:30 a.m., Feb. 9. The meeting will feature a program, “Madonna
on the Trail 90th Anniversary.” For meeting location and more
information, contact the Covina Chapter Registrar Florence Gharibian at
florence gharibian@yahoo.com.
March 9 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
meets 9:30 a.m., March 9. The meeting will feature a program, “Flying
Tigers and Vietnam,” presented by Leslie Pfeifer. For meeting location
and more information, contact the Covina Chapter Registrar Florence
Gharibian at florence gharibian@yahoo.com.
April 13 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
meets 9:30 a.m., April 13. The meeting will feature a program, “Life
Story Writing – Everyone Has a Story,” presented by Karon Jarrod. For
meeting location and more information, contact the Covina Chapter
Registrar Florence Gharibian at florence gharibian@yahoo.com.
May 11 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
meets 9:30 a.m., May 11. The meeting will feature a program, “The
History and Meaning of the American’s Creed,” presented by Carole
Curran. For meeting location and more information, contact the Covina
Chapter Registrar Florence Gharibian at florence gharibian@yahoo.com.
DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY Jan. 19 Buck A Bag book Sale, 9
a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Jan. 19, Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs
Drive, Diamond Bar. This is a once-a-month opportunity to get great
books and great bargains.
LIVING WITH CLAY: The Julie and David Armstrong Collection. Jan.
18 to April 20. The exhibition invites guests to enter the home of
ceramic collectors Julie and David Armstrong. Perhaps best known for
having founded the remarkable American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona,
the Armstrongs’ love of clay is evidenced equally in their extensive
private collection. Opening reception: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Feb. 2.
Jan. 26 Guzheng Music, 3
p.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 26. Celebrate Chinese New Year by listening to
music presented by Sound of China, the Guzheng Ensemble. The group will
perform selections from their spring festival repertoire as well as some
contemporary pop songs. All ages welcome.
Jan. 28 Power of Positive Parenting, 6
p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 28. Are you new to parenting? Are you taking
care of a young child? Interested to know what is positive parenting?
For parents and caregivers of children ages 0 to 12. Please attend
without your child as we will be discussion parenting strategies. For
more information, visit LACountyLibrary.org.
Feb. 16 Buck A Bag Book Sale, 9
a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Feb. 16, Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs
Drive, Diamond Bar. This is a once-a-month opportunity to get great
books and great bargains.
March 16 Buck A Bag Book Sale, 9
a.m. to 2:30 p.m., March 16, Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs
Drive, Diamond Bar. This is a once-a-month opportunity to get great
books and great bargains.
April 14 26th Annual Wine Soiree and Benefit Auctions, 4 p.m., April 14, Diamond Bar Center.
April 20 Buck A Bag Book Sale, 9
a.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 20, Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs
Drive, Diamond Bar. This is a once-a-month opportunity to get great
books and great bargains.
Ongoing Visit Basically BOOKS 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. Volunteers are needed to staff both locations. 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 Avenue. The museum chronicles more than 50 years of American
motorsports history, and is presented by Automobile Club of Southern
California. Info: (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 info, 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 info, please call (909) 865-4043.
FONTANA Jan. 22 Volunteers needed for 2019 Homeless Count. Free
training sessions will be held 6 p.m., Jan. 22, CityLink Resource
Center, 16779 Spring St., Fontana. The Point-in-Time Homeless Count is a
one-day, streetbased and service-based count/subpopulation survey of
homeless persons to identify how many people in San Bernardino County
are homeless on any given day. To sign up or for more information, visit
sbcounty. gov/sbchp or call Lois Levitt at (909) 803-1059.
Ongoing
The City of Fontana’s “grocery store on wheels,” Mobile Fresh, can
be found 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., Tuesdays in front of City Hall, 8353
Sierra Ave., Fontana; 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Fontana
Community Senior Center, 16710 Ceres Ave., Fontana. Mobile Fresh is a
traveling bus that aims to deliver nutritious, affordable and accessible
fruits and vegetables to residents. Info: call (909) 350-6542 or visit
healthyfontana.org.
LEWIS LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER Lewis Library and Technology Center, 8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana. For more information, please call (909) 574-4500 or visit sbclib.org.
Library Beginners Courses (0-5 Years) Little Builders: A STEM Program for 3- to 5-Year- Olds: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Hands-on fun with interactive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program.
Toddler Boot Camp: 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. High-energy songs with lots of movement to inspire healthy physical activity.
Movers and Shakers: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 4 p.m. Thursdays. Enjoy great stories, active songs, and fun props and learn a letter each day.
Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Featuring stories, songs, rhymes and more.
Tiny Hoppers: 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Dance and sing to fun songs, then wind down with a story.
Kid Zone Courses (6-12 Years) Construction Zone: 4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. From Lego creations to paper airplanes, we will construct cool projects as a group or individually.
Storytime for All Ages: 2 p.m. Wednesdays.
Learnology Lab: 5 p.m. Wednesdays. A STEM program for children.
Adult Courses Citizenship: 5 p.m. Mondays. Covers the process for becoming a citizen.
Basic Computer Classes: 5 p.m. Wednesdays.
GLENDORA 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 After Stroke Center holds
meetings 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, La Fetra Senior Center, 333 E.
Foothill Blvd., Glendora. The Center is a non-fee program for stroke
survivors and their families. This supportive program offers relearning
(reading, writing and speech), caregiver support, current events,
snacks, resocialization, music, speakers, day field trips, and stroke
support. You are cordially invited to come any Wednesday and observe or
participate in part or all of the day’s activities. You will find a
safe, nurturing environment where stroke survivors and their families
benefit from the group support and education offered. For more
information, call (626) 963-6186 or visit afterstrokers.org.
The Glendora Historical Society Needs You! 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.
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, Peppertree Café, 1020 Route 66, Glendora. 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,
call (909) 260-6729.
LA VERNE Jan. 14 La Verne Historical Society meets
7 p.m., Jan. 14, Hillcrest Meeting Room, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La
Verne. John Paul Spitzerri, director of the Workman and Temple Homestead
Museum, will present a look back at “Judges of Los Angeles, 1850-1875,
Curious Cases of Los Angeles Justice.” Explore real court cases from the
1800s with surprising connections to today’s headlines.
Feb. 4 Do the Write Thing! The La Verne Writers’ Group is hosting the Fourth Annual La Verne Residents’ Writing Contest now
through Feb. 4. Give us your stories and poems. Prizes will be awarded.
For more information, visit lvwritersgroup.com or call the La Verne
Community Services Office at (909) 596-8700.
Ongoing
Windsong Southland Chorale, a
community choir, meets 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., every Monday, La Verne
Heights Presbyterian Church, 1040 Baseline Ave., La Verne. New singers
are welcome. Call (909) 983-9879 for more information.
Recycling for Roynon Elementary School, 7:45
a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Fridays, Roynon Elementary School, 2715 E St., La
Verne. Donations of plastic and glass bottles and jars are needed.
Proceeds benefit 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 drop-off parking
lot, and in front of the north campus on Eighth and E.
La Verne/San Dimas Meals on Wheels. We
deliver hot lunches for a nominal fee. We need volunteers to help with
the delivery of these meals, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday. For more information, please call (909) 596-1828.
Sons of Norway’s noon potluck meetings held
every second Saturday of the month, Rock of the Foothills Church, 4630
Wheeler Ave., La Verne. 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
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.
Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol offers You Are Not Alone program for La Verne seniors. If
you are a senior living along in La Verne, or you have parents or
friends who live alone, you may be interested in the YANA program. For
more information, please call the La Verne Police Department at (909)
596-1913, ext. 2224.
MONTCLAIR Ongoing Baby Shower & Tour, 5:30
p.m., third Thursday of the month, The Birthplace, Montclair Hospital
Main Conference Room, 5000 San Bernardino St., Montclair. To register,
please call (909) 625-8146.
Prenatal classes, 5:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m., second Thursday of each month, Montclair Hospital,
5000 San Bernardino St., Montclair. Learn what to expect when delivering
your baby and breastfeeding basics. Classes also available in Spanish
and Mandarin. Space is limited. To register, call (909) 625-8146.
ONTARIO Jan. 13
Anime Los Angeles returns
Jan. 13, Ontario Convention Center and DoubleTree Ontario Airport
Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario. Guests of Honor include
Christopher Wehkamp, Kristen McGuire, Chris Tergliafera, Bryan Forrest,
Roland Kelts, Victor Frost, Les Claypool III, Mary Claypool, David
Matranga, Todd Kaberkorn and Ezra Weisz. For tickets and more
information, visit https:// animelosangeles.org.
Jan. 21 The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band and the Ovitt Family present “Country Roads” concert, 7:30
p.m., Jan. 21, Merton Hill Auditorium, Chaffey High School, 211 W. 5th
St., Ontario. The concert includes a repertoire of popular country music
and will feature special guest Jim Curry, one of the country’s foremost
John Denver tribute artists. Also featured will be solo vocalists and
the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band. For more information, visit
showband.net or contact Gabe Petrocelli at gabe@ showband.net.
May 18-19
Tickets on sale now for Atomic Crush Events’ Comic Con Revolution Ontario, set
for May 18-19, Ontario Convention Center, Ontario. Among the comic
creators expected at the convention are voice acting icon Peter Cullen,
Amanda Conner (Harley Quinn), Joe Eisma, Megan Hutchison, Jimmy
Palmiotti (Harley Quinn), and Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo). For tickets
and more information, visit comicconrevolution.com/ Ontario.
June 1 25th Annual Inland Valley Street Rods Rally and Cruise: The Original Route 83 Euclid Ave. Cruise, Silver Anniversary, 7
a.m. to 4 p.m., June 1, Ontario City Hall parking lot, 303 E. B St.,
Ontario. Registration and check in begins at 6 a.m. Open to all years
cars and trucks. Presented by the Inland Valley Street Rod Club in
collaboration with the Rotary Club of Ontario- Montclair Foundation.
Cruise along Euclid Avenue from F to B streets, and enjoy vendors,
trophies, a robust opportunity drawing, food and live music. For more
information, call (951) 206-5731.
Ongoing The Clay Yard: A Ceramic Artist Studio, 530
S. Palmetto Ave., Ontario, offers monthly membership or day use fees.
Cone 10 and Raku, clay and supplies are available. The Clay Yard is open
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information and
tours, call (909) 391-1192 or visit theclayyard.com.
Travelers Aid at Ontario International Airport seeks
volunteers to work a 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 Chet Sobotka 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 Drive, 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 HISTORY AND ART Ontario Museum of History and Art, 225
S. Euclid Ave., Ontario. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m., Thursday
through Sunday. Admission is free. For more information or program
reservations, call (909) 395-2510.
Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA)
is located in the historic 1919 Ontario Power Company building in the
Arts District, 217 S. Lemon Ave., Ontario. Admission to the Museum is
free and ample parking is available. Hours of operation are noon-4 p.m.,
Thursday through Sunday, or by special appointment. For more info,
please call (909) 463-3733.
Exhibition Schedule Through Jan. 19 Spotlight Gallery: Beneath and Beyond – Angela Koenig. Through
Jan. 19. Beneath and Beyond will glimpse the world through a different
vista and lens – showcasing the unexpected and the unexplored panorama.
These artistic interpretations will be channeled through a variety of
media, textures and techniques, tantalizing the senses and broadening
our awareness.
Through Jan. 27 Line Gallery: Over the Years. Through
Jan. 27. Chaffey Community Museum of Art was founded in the spring of
1941. The Museum’s collection spans almost a century of art from the
1920s to artwork created in 2017. Share with us the art that was
conceived for our enjoyment from each of the last 10 decades.
Through Feb. 2 South Gallery: Transition Zone. Through Feb. 2. In the Transition Zone, we see how nature and culture navigate within one space.
PASADENA May 18-19 Light Bringer Project and Sci-Fest L.A. invite
you to submit your original short science fiction stories to our
science fiction competitions. The winners will receive cash prizes and
all finalists’ stories will be read on stage by celebrity guests at
LitFest Pasadena, May 18-19. Open to Los Angeles County high school
students and adults. Submissions due Feb. 18 and Jan. 28, respectively.
For more information, visit lightbringerproject.org/
science-fiction-contests.
POMONA Feb. 22 Elizabeth Letts, New York Times best-selling author, will speak, 10
a.m., Feb. 22, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 600 N. Garey Ave.,
Pomona. Letts is the author of The Perfect Horse: the Daring U.S.
Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped from the Nazis. For
more information, call (909) 622-1373 or visit 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 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. Volunteers are needed for packing,
driving, navigating, clerical, and management. For more info, call (909)
621-9900.
American Museum of Ceramic Art is
open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; 399 N. Garey Ave.,
Pomona. For more info, please call (909) 865-3146 or visit amoca.org.
Exhibition Schedule Through Jan. 20 The Incongruous Body. Curator: Tim Berg, Through Jan. 20.
Through March 31
John Toki: Fault Lines. Through March 31.
Ongoing Every month on the second Saturday, Art Walk brings big crowds to the streets of Pomona, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America West End Dozens
of galleries host artist receptions for their latest exhibits. Many
shops, studios and restaurants stay 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 ARTS dA Center for the Arts, 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. For more information, call (909) 397-9716.
Ongoing 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 learn what clay is and how it has been used throughout history
and in today’s world. They will also create projects using various
building methods such as slab construction, pinch-pot and coil building.
Saturday Painting: The
painting course is designed with flexibility and individual artistic
growth in mind. The studio provides an instructionbased painting
environment in which students can choose and carry out their own
assignments. No previous painting experience required.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA Ongoing
Associated Artists of the Inland Empire meets
9:30 a.m., second Wednesday of each month, Rancho Cucamonga Community
Center, 11200 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. The purpose of AAIE is to
promote the creative talent of its members, provide an exchange of
ideas between area artists, and to generate public interest in fine
arts. The public is invited. For more information, visit
associatedartists inlandempire.org.
Cucamonga Service Station, a Route 66 historic location, is
open as a museum and gift shop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday to Sunday,
9670 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga. It was built in 1915 and later
restored by the Route 66 Inland Empire California Association. Cucamonga
Service Station reopened as a museum in 2015, winning the 2016
California Preservation Design Award. Info: route66ieca.org.
Lodge meets
6 p.m., second Wednesdays, Antonino’s Restaurant, 7945 Vineyard Ave.,
Rancho Cucamonga. If you are Italian or just love all things Italian, we
would love to meet you and tell you about our organization. We invite
you to join us at one of our meetings. For more information, contact
Carol Lombardo at (626) 251-5669.
Cucamonga District Host Lions invites
you to become a member of the largest service club in the world. Lions
are best known for fighting blindness and assisting the visually
impaired – but do much more. We meet the fourth Wednesday of each month
at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 11896 E. Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga.
For more info, call 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, visit awzmom@ yahoo.com or call Kim Zolotar at (909) 904-0352.
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 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 8810 Hemlock
St., Rancho Cucamonga. For more information, please call (909) 989-4970.
The John Rains House is looking for craft enthusiasts to help make crafts for the gift store, 9:30 a.m.to noon Tuesdays. No experience is necessary. For more information, call Sharon Salito at (909) 987-3974.
Volunteer Citizens on Patrol needed
for the Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana court services division of the San
Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Volunteers will assist court
deputies and the public. For more information, please 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, Rancho Cucamonga. For more info and meeting dates, please call
Mike at (909) 989-2258 or (909) 240-5731.
Assistance League of the Foothill Communities’ Thrift Shop, 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 DIMAS Jan. 27 Join Pomona Valley Audubon Society for a nature walk at Frank G. Bonelli Park, Jan.
27. This is an easy two-hour 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
fowl. Contact leader Rod Higbie at warblerod@verizon.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? 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, please call (909) 394-6290.
La Verne/San Dimas Meals on Wheels. Volunteers
are needed to help with the delivery of meals Monday through Friday.
Most volunteers work only once a week, and are needed from 11 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Donations made to Meals on Wheels help the recipients who
need help in paying for their meals. For more information, please 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: 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. Docent-led tours by appt., 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 A Dog’s Way Home Party, 3
p.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 19. Celebrate the release of the film A Dog’s Way
Home, based on the best-selling book by W. Bruce Cameron, with a
dog-themed party for the whole family! We will read excerpts from
Cameron’s books as well as enjoy art activities and a guest speaker. For
ages 3 and up.
Life on the Rocks, 3
p.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 26. Meet live tide pool animals when the Blue
Submarine visits the library. Sea stars and sharks are some of the
animals featured. For ages 5 and up.
Baby Storytime, 9:30
a.m., Fridays, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25. Join us for stories, rhymes and
songs selected just to entertain your little one. For ages 0-18 months
with a parent or caregiver. Tickets required; tickets will be made
available 30 minutes before the event.
Smartypants Storytime, 10:30
a.m., Fridays, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25. Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy
books, songs, rhymes and movement while learning school readiness skills
and having fun. Attendance is limited and advanced registration is
required. Registration begins at 9 a.m., Friday, Jan. 4. For ages 18
months to 5 years. Adult caregiver participation is required.
Teen Hangout MakMo for Teens, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29. Join our MakMo librarian for fun STEM activities.
Adult 101 – Time Management, 4
p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 22. Want to start the new year off right?
Come to the library and learn the basics of time management while
having fun. You’ll also get to create a desktop calendar to take home.
Teen Advisory Board, 5
p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Jan. 29. Teens: join your peers in providing input
about the types of programs you’d like to see in the library and earn
volunteers hours.
Adult Activities Easy Yoga for Beginners, 9
a.m., Jan. 19 and Jan. 26. Join us at the library for a free yoga class
led by the instructors of United Yoga Studio in San Dimas. This gentle
class is ideal for beginners and those that are looking to build
strength, balance and flexibility, as well as learn to relax. Practice
on an empty stomach or two or three hours after a meal. Bring a yoga
mat.
Third Tuesday Book Club, 6:30
p.m., Jan. 15. This month’s selection is The Great Alone by Kristin
Hannah. Our February book will be Gilead by Marilynne Sloan. 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., 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., 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. Join our friendly, fun and
social group offering a variety of different activities. For
reservations, Linda Schroeder at (909) 949-4031 by the fifth of each
month. For membership information, contact Sharon Rachielles at (909)
985-8018.
The Upland Host Lions invites
members of the community to volunteer. We meet the first and third
Monday of each month at the Landacena Center, 1325 San Bernardino Road,
Upland. For more information, visit uplandlionsclub.org or call (909)
490-1559.
GFWC Woman’s Club of Upland is seeking new members. Come
visit us if you are interested in community service, philanthropic
projects, socializing and meeting new friends. The Upland Woman’s Club
is a nonprofit philanthropic membership organization serving the needs
of the underserved in local communities for more than a century. We meet
at noon on the second Tuesday of the month, September through May. We
have lunch followed by entertainment at our club, 590 N. Second Ave.,
Upland. For reservations and more information, call (909) 982-3342 or
visit uplandwomansclub.org.
Weekly/Monthly 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 info, call (909) 982-8010 or visit coopermuseum.org.
The Upland Farmers Market, sponsored
by San Antonio Regional Hospital, is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays in
the Upland City Hall Parking Lot. Special themed events, music and
children’s activities are planned. Where: Upland City Hall Parking Lot,
460 N. Euclid Ave. at Arrow Highway.
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. at the Gibson Senior Center Billiards Room, 250 N.
Third Ave. For more 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, please call (909) 981-4501.
UPLAND LIBRARY
Ongoing Youth Services Programs Wonderful Ones Storytime: 10
a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Children’s Reading Room. Follow us into
the wonderful world of Wonderful Ones! Little ones will be encouraged to
sing and learn rhymes in this music-based storytime. Also featuring
classic felt board stories, bubbles and colorful scarf games for sensory
development, this lap sit Storytime is perfect for babies and young
toddlers.
Family Storytime: 11:15
a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Children’s Reading Room. Come join us for
an enriching, sensory-based Storytime that incorporates American Sign
Language to boost developing minds and encourages sensitivity to the
needs of others. Our Family Storytime general content includes stories,
crafts and enrichment that those ages 12-35 months might find tricky on
their own, so they will need additional caregiver supervision to be able
to participate to their best ability.
Creation Station: 3
p.m., first and third Wednesday of the month. Stop by to make a craft
or an art project that you can take home. All ages are welcome.
Tween Game Day: 3
p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays. Come by our new program for ages
7-12. This program is perfect for those looking for a fun way to be
social, play games and unwind after school. For more information, please
call (909) 931-4213.
Ongoing Tween Programs Teen Gaming: 3:30
p.m. to 5:30 p.m., first and last Thursday of the month, in the Brodie
Room. Get your game on with our brand new Wii-U! Play games like Mario
Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros.! We’ll also have board games available like
Apples to Apples and Uno.
Teen Monthly Movie: 3:30
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, Brodie Room. Take a
break and watch a movie at the library for a relaxing and fun
afternoon.
Teen DIY: 3:30
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month, Brodie Room. From
ideas on Pinterest to YouTube, we’ll be tackling some fun DIY Ideas.
Ongoing Library Literacy Programs Volunteer Tutors Needed: Volunteering
at the Upland Public Library’s Adult Literacy Program is a wonderful
way to offer service to your city. For more information, call (909)
931-4211.
English Corner: 1:45
p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Brodie Room. Join us to
practice your English conversation skills. For more info, call (909)
931-4211.
Ongoing Adult Programs Conversations about God: Bridges of Understanding Series: 6
p.m. to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month, Brodie Room. The
Library has partnered with the Upland Interfaith Council to bring
visitors presentations from different faiths in and around our
community.
Adult Arts and Crafts Club: 10:30
a.m., second Saturday of the month, Brodie Room. This is your chance to
enjoy your own arts and crafts time! Each month we feature a craft for
you to work on. Just show up and we will supply the tools and materials.
California DMV Driver’s Test Study Session: 3
p.m., first and third Tuesdays, Brodie Room. We help you study for the
test with a walkthrough session of the DMV Handbook, resources, sample
test material and online practice tests.
Book-Enders Book Club: 10
a.m. to noon, first Saturdays, October through June, Brodie Room. Ages
18 and older. Book-Enders Is a book club for adults featuring great
books, excellent conversation, and fabulous guest speakers. Info: Adult
Services Librarian, Lorene Broersma, (909) 931-4202.
Inland Empire Museum of Art, 1334 N. Benson Ave., Upland. For more information, visit iearts.org or please call (909) 297-0378.
Exhibition Schedule Feb. 10 Discovering Receptive Abstract Patternism, curated by Rod Jones. Through Feb. 10. Art Talk: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Jan. 19 and Feb. 16.
Feb. 24 to March 31 Dialogue with Nature, curated by Gene Sasse. Feb. 24 to March 31. Opening reception: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 24. Art Talk: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., March 16.
April 14 to May 19 Female Artists: Past and Present, curated by Christine Lee Smith. April 14 to May 19. Opening reception: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., April 14. Art Talk: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 20 and May 18.
Organic Matter: Recent Work from Chaffey College Alumni Artists, 7
a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, through June 2, Rancho
Cucamonga City Hall, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.

Ongoing Child Care Food Program: The
Child Development Center offers a free Child Care Food Program to all
children who attend the center. For more information please, call (909)
274-4920.
Jan. 31 Music writer Geeta Dayal speaks about Brian Eno and tools for building creativity, 4:30 p.m., Jan. 31, Hahn Hall, Room 101, 420 N. Harvard Ave., Claremont. The event is open to the public.
Feb. 28
Conversation and film screening with acclaimed playwright Anna Deveare Smith, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28, Pomona College,
Bridges Auditorium, 450 N. College Way, Claremont. An in-depth
conversation will follow a screening of Anna Deveare Smith’s film “Notes
from the Field.” The event is open to the public. Free tickets are
available online at pomona. edu/bridges or by calling (909) 607-1139.
POMONA COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART Jan. 22 to May 19 STORIES: Selections from the Permanent Collection, Jan. 22 to May 19. Public reception: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Jan. 24.
FOOTHILL COMMUNITIES Jan. 19
Legendary singer songwriter Don McClean brings
his classic hits “American Pie” and “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)” to
the Lewis Family Playhouse, 8 p.m., Jan. 19, Victoria Gardens, 12505
Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. For tickets and more
information, visit lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.
Jan. 25 Black Violin, 8
p.m., Jan. 25, Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens, 12505 Cultural
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Violin duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus
bridge the gap between classical, R&B, rock and hip-hop to create
hard-hitting beats with lush string sounds. For tickets and more
information, visit lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.
Jan. 27
Golden Dragon Acrobats, 2
p.m. and 6 p.m., Jan. 27, Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens,
12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. The world famous Golden
Dragon Acrobats return with their amazing feats of athleticism, daring,
heart-stopping stunts and the grace of the centuries-old art form. This
unique cirque spectacular presents traditional Chinese acrobats
showcasing their remarkable skills and physicality, accompanies by a
traditional music score. For tickets and more info, visit
lewisfamilyplayhouse.com.
Ongoing The ESGV Branch of the AAUW invites women with a college degree to join. We meet monthly for service and fun projects. For more information, contact Jeanette Gulli at (951) 285-2256 or jhgulli@verizon.net.
Become a valuable community volunteer. Volunteers
are “differencemakers” here at REAL Connections Village. Come be a part
of our REAL Village, which helps seniors age in their homes safely and
independently. For more info, call (909) 621-6300 or visit
realconnections.org.
Foothill Communities RSVP SMP Program. Become
a Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer to help preserve Medicare and
protect seniors against scams. Volunteers receive training and ongoing
updates regarding fraud and scams. Info: Linda Chavez at (909) 621-9900.
Women educators service group seeks new members. All
teachers, professors, school administrators, librarians and other
active or retired women in education are invited to a meeting of DKG.
Among our service in support of education, the Beta Mu chapter provides
grants to help tuition costs for student teachers at the University of
La Verne, Cal Poly Pomona, and Claremont Graduate University. In the
spring it also gives a check and a citizenship certificate to high
school graduates recommended from every high school in the Bonita,
Claremont and Pomona unified school districts. Info: pk300se@msn.com.
ARMSTRONG GARDEN CENTERS Scheduled Workshops Saturday, Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. – Free Class: Growing Your Own Berries: Our experts can show you how blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and boysenberries can all be grown in California gardens.
Saturday, Feb. 9 at 9 a.m. – Free Class: Orchids: Orchids
add beauty and elegance to any home. You may think they are difficult
to care for, but they are easy. Let us show you everything you need to
keep them blooming.
Saturday, Feb. 23 at 9 a.m. – Free Class: Gardening for Beginners: At
Armstrong Garden Centers, our mission is to take the guess work out of
gardening. Learn the basics and gain the confidence to grow anything.