LIVING WITH CLAY: The Julie and David Armstrong Collection. Through 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.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Feb. 4 Join Pomona Valley Audubon Society for a nature walk at Frank G. Bonelli Park, Feb. 24. 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. For time and directions, visit pomonavalleyaudubon.org.
Feb. 28 Conversation and film screening with acclaimed playwright Anna Deavere Smith, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28, Pomona College, Bridges Auditorium, 450 N. College Way, Claremont. An indepth conversation will follow a screening of Anna Deavere 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.
March 22 Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen in conversation with historian Mai Elliott, 2 p.m., March 2, Benson Auditorium, Pitzer College, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont. Viet Thanh Nguyen is the author of The Refugees, a book of eight widely diverse short stories. The event is open to the public.
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. For more information, 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. For more information, please visit 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 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., 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, please 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 Feb. 13
Claremont Garden Club presents Decorating the Garden: Yard Art, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Feb. 13, Pilgrim Place Napier Building, 660 Avery Road, Claremont. Sharron Neyer will demonstrate how to create bird feeders and yard art out of items hidden in your home. Come for inspiration and a slideshow of delightful yard art. For more information, visit claremontgardenclub. org or email info@ claremontgardenclub.org.
Feb. 22, March 22, April 19, May 17 and June 14
Pomona Valley amateur Astronomers meet monthly, 7:30 p.m., 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.
March 2 Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen in conversation with historian Mai Elliott, 2 p.m., March 2, Benson Auditorium, Pitzer College, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont. Viet Thanh Nguyen is the author of The Refugees, a book of eight widely diverse short stories. The event is open to the public.
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, please 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 Feb. 16
The Claremont on the Same Page community book discussion, 10 a.m., Feb. 16. The community book this year is The Refugees by Viet Tranh Nguyen. It is a collection of eight powerful short stories written over a period of 20 years and set in America and Vietnam.
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 Through April 20 LIVING WITH CLAY: The Julie and David Armstrong Collection. Through 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.
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, please 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 information, please call (909) 580-3530.
COVINA 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 florencegharibian@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 florencegharibian@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 florencegharibian@yahoo.com.
DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY 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, please 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. For more information, please call (909) 622-2133.
Fairplex Garden Railroad, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., first Sundays, November through July. The popular G-gauge outdoor miniature railroad is located near the Fairplex Grandstand. Parking is at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. The trains journey through various eras of California history from the mid-1800s through the years. For more 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 information, please call (909) 865-4043.
FONTANA 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 information, visit GlendoraRotary.org.
March 14 Glendora Historical Society “pi day,” 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., March 14, Glendora Museum, 314 n. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Come join us for pie.
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, please 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 Feb. 21 GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club meets 6:30 p.m., Feb. 21, Galen Walker Board Room, Hillcrest, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne. For more information, please visit gfwc.org or call Linda at (909) 593-3906.
Feb. 23 29th Annual Rotary Peace Conference, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 23, University of La Verne, Ann and Steve Morgan Auditorium, La Verne. The Honorable Ray LaHood, U.S. Secretary of Transportation from 2009 to 2013 and an Illinois congressman from 1995 to 2009, will be the keynote speaker. The conference features youth-centric programming, an Art for Peace Student Contest, Youth Peace Champions and a Peacemaker of the Year Award. For more information, visit https://district5300.org/ peace-conference.
March 22 GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club Casino Trip, 10:45 a.m., March 22, Lowe’s, 633 W. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. Proceeds from the fundraising trip will go toward philanthropic projects. For more information, call Linda Roache at (626) 755-8962.
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. For more information, please call (909) 983-9879.
Recycling for Roynon Elementary School, 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Fridays, Roynon Elementary School, 2715 E St., La Verne. 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 sts.
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 Feb. 11 Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band and the Boling Family present That’s Amore concert, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 11, Merton Hill Auditorium, Chaffey High School, 125 W. 5th St., Ontario. Early concert-goers are invited to come at 7 p.m. to hear the Woodwind Celebration, an ensemble of musicians from the Show Band. The public is invited. 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, please 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 to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, or by special appointment. For more information, please call (909) 463-3733.
Exhibition Schedule Through March 2 Spotlight Gallery: Piece by Piece by John Bagley, Jr. Through March 2. Discarded vintage items are re-imagined and reassembled into art.
Through March 9 Main Gallery: International Encaustic Artists 2019 Juried Exhibition. Through March 9. The exhibition features the best of contemporary encaustic art selected from member and non-member submissions.
Through April 28 Line Gallery: M M & P. Through April 28. The works of Millard Sheets, Milford Zornes and Phil Dike make this exhibit. All three were very prominent in the mid-century California Style movement that is still prominent today.
Feb. 7 to March 16 South Gallery: Friday, Friday, Love That Day. Feb. 7 to March 16. Every Friday the Museum comes alive with artists working in the Open Studio. They come together to create, to critique their work, to laugh and enjoy each other’s company. We highlight the works of Ralph Acosta, Lavina Blossom, Chris Bozar, Judi Christensen, Carolyn Cunningham, Bob Dickson, Trish Franco, Susan Magill, Janice Robinson and Mary Jo Werner.
March 7 to May 4 Spotlight Gallery: Laura Barnes. March 7 to May 4. Laura Barnes works in acrylic and woodblock prints using animals for her subjects.
March 21 to May 18 Main Gallery: Mid-Valley Arts League 66th Members Exhibit and Honor Court. March 21 to May 18. A juried exhibition featuring an extraordinary body of work produced by members of all levels. A wide range of subject matter, from representational to nonobjective will stretch your imagination and satisfy your artist’s palette.
POMONA Feb. 10
The Assistance League of Pomona Valley’s 20th Annual Tea, 12:30 p.m., Feb. 10, Historic Ebell Club, 585 E. Holt Ave., Pomona. Enjoy tea and delicious fare with friends and family. Guests are encouraged to bring a book in support of Legacy of Literature book drive. Proceeds go to ALVP’s Dental Center and Operation School Bell. For more information, contact Lisa Frazier at (909) 268-5742 or lisa.frazier@verizon.net.
Feb. 21 Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Foundation’s 12th annual Power of Red event, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Feb. 21, Sheraton Fairplex Hotel, 601 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. The fundraiser is meant to raise awareness about heart disease in women and to raise funds to support the Stead Heart and Vascular Center’s Stead Heart for Women Program. For tickets and more information, visit Pvhmc.org/PowerofRed.
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, and the new novel, Finding Dorothy. For more information, call (909) 622-1373 or visit pilgrimchurchpomona.com.
Ongoing Lawn Bowling, 10 a.m., every Monday and Wednesday, Pomona Lawn Bowling Club, 451 E. Arrow Highway, Pomona, in the Palomares Park complex on the west side. Very easy sport to learn and all equipment is provided. We will show and explain how the game is played. Great cardio light walking exercise, games last approximately two hours. For the young at heart and those over 18. For more information, visit pomonalawnbowlingclub. com.
Women’s Golf Club. We play at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, June through September, and 8 a.m. October through May, Mountain Meadows Golf Course, 1875 Fairplex Drive, Pomona. For more info, Nanci at famsachs@aol.com or Sandi at sdunninteriors@earthlink.net.
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 March 9 to Aug. 25
Silver Splendor: The Work of Anna Silver. March 9 to Aug. 25. The exhibit examines Anna Silver’s more than 50 years of studio work and tracks the creative evolution of Silver from her origins to her current role as a beacon of painterly aesthetics in the field of modern and contemporary art. Artist talk: 7 p.m., March. 9.
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. 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 info, 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 instruction-based painting environment in which students can choose and carry out their own assignments. No previous painting experience required.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA Feb.13 The Associated Artists of the Inland Empire meet, 9:30 a.m., Feb. 13, Rancho Cucamonga Community Center, 11200 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. Oil artist Jeannine Savedra, whose paintings focus on the Southern California landscape, will demonstrate her technique. The public is invited.
Feb.13-14
Join the Etiwanda Historical Society for a Valentines Dinner, Feb. 13 and Feb. 14, Chaffey Garcia House, 7150 Etiwanda Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. Available seating times vary between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. local chefs will prepare exquisite meals equal to fine dining. Beautiful atmosphere, in historic home, with Antique china, silver and crystal. Email reservation requests to TheEtiwandaHistorical Society@gmail.com or visit etiwandahistoricalsociety.org.
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.
Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America West End 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, 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 information 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, call (909) 484-7853.
SAN DIMAS Feb. 24 Join Pomona Valley Audubon Society for a nature walk at Frank G. Bonelli Park, Feb. 24. 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. For time and directions, visit pomonavalleyaudubon.org.
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 info, call (909) 394-6290.
Women’s Golf Club. We play at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, May through September, and 8 a.m. October through April, San Dimas Canyon Golf Course, 2100 Terrebone Ave., San Dimas. For more information, contact themathdoctor24@yahoo.com or mairzie@verizon.net.
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 info, visit www. sandimashistorical.org or www.facebook.com/ San-Dimas-Historical- Society-138186396277034.
SAN DIMAS LIBRARY The Kids’ Corner MakMo Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20. Join our Makmo librarians for fun STEM activities for ages 5 to 12.
Black History Month Potato Chip Challenge, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 13. Learn about the history of the potato chip, invented by African-American chef George Crum. The program will include a chance to taste and rate a variety of flavors of the all-American snack food. For ages 5 and up. Parents: please be aware that refreshments will be served. A list of ingredients will be available.
Year of the Pig – Author Oliver Chin Storytime, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 23. Join author Oliver Chin as he presents the newest installment of his series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac. This story of Patty the piglet’s amusing journey to appreciate her true nature will delight children, those interested in Asian culture, and lovers of classic pig tales such as Babe and Charlotte’s Web. For ages 4 and up.
Girl Empowerment Book Club, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 27. Learn about the road to success for tennis superstars Serena and Venus Williams. An art activity will follow. For ages 5 to 12.
Baby Storytime, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Fridays, Feb. 15 and Feb. 22. Join us for stories, rhymes and songs 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. to 11 a.m., Fridays, Feb. 15 and Feb. 22. Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Attendance is limited, and advanced registration is required. Ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult caregiver.
Teen Hangout Valentine’s Day Celebration, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 12. Come to the library and celebrate Valentine’s Day with fun art and STEM activities including making a Valentine’s Day bling ring for your BFF or other loved one and competing in a candy catapulting contest. For tweens and teens, ages 10-18.
Teen Advisory Board, 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Feb. 26. Teens: join your peers in providing input about the types of programs you’d like to see in the library and earn volunteer hours.
Adult Activities Easy Yoga for Beginners, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Saturdays, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23. 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 and learn to relax. Practice on an empty stomach or two to three hours after a meal. Bring a yoga mat.
Third Tuesday Book Club, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 19. This month’s selection is Gilead by Marilynne Sloan. Our March book will be Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston. Copies of the book club books are available for check out at the San Dimas Library.
Create an Abstract Painting for Black History Month, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adults and families are invited to celebrate Black History Month at the library. Come learn about artist Alma Woodsey Thomas and try your hand at creating an art piece that follows her style and bold color palette. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 Through Feb. 23
Ophelia’s Jump Theatre presents Venus in Fur by David Ives, through Feb. 23, Ophelia’s Jump Studio, 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite H, Upland. On Feb. 14, a special Valentine’s Day performance includes choice of gourmet dessert, a drink and other love-themed surprises. For tickets, visit opheliasjump.org or call (909) 734-6565.
Feb. 10 Upland Woman’s Club meets for bunco and dessert, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 10, 590 N. Second Ave., Upland. Proceeds to benefit philanthropic projects in the community. Walk-ins are welcome. For information and reservations, call Mary O’Neil at (909) 941-1352.
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 information, please 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 info, 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 information, 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 walk-through 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., Feb. 16.
Through March 1 Edward Weston: Perpetual Existence. Through March 1. Jointly held offsite at Azusa Pacific University, “L” Art Gallery: Azusa Pacific University, West Campus, 701 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa.
Feb. 24 to March 31 Dialogue with Nature, curated by Gene Sasse. Feb. 24 to March 31. Showcasing the art of 20 artists expressing how nature relates to individuals and society. 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.
June 2 to July 7 Theatre for the Mind, curated by Gene Sasse. June 2 to July 7. Showcasing 12 artists. Opening reception: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., June 2. Art Talk: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 15.
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.
Feb. 20 Phillip Clarke Memorial Piano Scholarship Fundraiser, 8 p.m., Recital Hall.
Feb. 26 CPP Philharmonic Orchestra, 8 p.m., Recital Hall.
Feb. 27 Songwriting Summit Master Class, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Recital Hall.
Songwriters in concert, 8 p.m., Recital Hall.
March 4 Sandbox Percussion Ensemble, 8 p.m., March 4, Recital Hall.
March 5 Shpachenko & Friends Chamber Music Festival: Chamber Music Master Class with Megan Ihnen, mezzo-soprano and Michael Hall, viola, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., March 5, Recital Hall.
March 6 Shpachenko & Friends Chamber Music Festival: Concert with Nadia Shpachenko, piano, Megan Ihnen, mezzo-soprano and Michael Hall, viola, 8 p.m., March 5, Recital Hall.
March 8 Percussion Master Class with Joe Mitchell Percussion Freelancing: Keeping All the Mallets in the Air, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., March 8, Room 24-105.
March 13 CPP Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Winds, 8 p.m., March 13, Recital Hall.
March 14 Shpachenko & Friends Chamber Music Festival: Chamber Music Master Class with Villiers String Quartet, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., March 14, Recital Hall.
Shpachenko & Friends Chamber Music Festival: Concert with guests Villiers String Quartet, 8 p.m., March 14, Recital Hall.
March 19 Music Hour Showcase, noon, March 19, Recital Hall.
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.
Feb. 14 Austin Walker, editor-inchief at Waypoint, VICE magazine’s channel for gaming culture, will speak, 7 p.m.., Feb. 14, Rose Hills Theatre, 170 E. Sixth St., Claremont. Walker will discuss how creators of games like Dungeons & Dragons are leveraging the power of failure as a storytelling device. The event is open to the public.
Feb. 15 Friday Noon Concert, 12:15 p.m., Feb. 15, Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia St., Claremont.
The Artist at 50 with soprano Melissa Givens, 8 p.m., Feb. 15, Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont.
Feb. 20 Student Recital, 8:15 p.m., Feb. 20, Lyman Hall, 340 N. College Ave., Claremont. The program features students who are taking private lessons during the semester.
Feb. 22 Friday Noon Concert, 12:15 p.m., Feb. 22, Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia St., Claremont.
Feb. 24 LA Harptette, 3 p.m., Feb. 24, Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. The ensemble includes Southern California performers: Paul Baker, Laura Griffin-Casey, Jillian Lopez and Mary Dropkin. They will perform music by Ray Burkhart, Bruce Broughton, Alan Hovhaness and others.
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