Mariachi Flor DeToloache, 8p.m., March 2, Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center,12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. New York City’s first all-female mariachi band, MariachiFlor de Toloache makes its Lewis Family Playhouse debut in a special one-nightonly performance. For tickets or more information, visit lewisfamilyplayhouse.com or call (909) 477-2752.

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Auto Club Speedway is located at 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. For a full schedule of events and more information, 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, 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. Info: President Shannon Lancaster at shannongirl54@verizon.net.

CHINO

April 13

17th annual Corn Feed Run Car Show and Cruise, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 13, Chino City Hall lawn, parking lot and surrounding streets, 13220 Central Ave., Chino. Presented by Kiwanis Club of Chino and City of Chino. More than 850 vehicles are expected to participate in the 15-block cruising. The event also features open header contest, vendors, trophies, raffle, food and music. Open to all pre-1975 cars and all working show trucks. Proceeds go to local youth and senior charities of the Chino Kiwanis. For more information, contact Walt Pocock at cornfeedrun@aol.com or (909) 591-4162.

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, please 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

March 9

Paws at the Park, 9 a.m. to noon, March 9, Vila Borba Park, 17001 Amadora Drive, Chino Hills. Dogs of all paw sizes are invited to participate in the event, which will include little dog races, a dog fashion show, best trick contest, pet vendors, giveaways, door prizes and craft activities for children. To register and for more information, visit chinohills.org/Paws or call (909) 364-2700.

March 15

Entries for the 19th annual City of Chino Hills Water Conservation Design-a- Sign Contest due 4:30 p.m., March 15, Recreation Office, first floor at City Hall, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills. Participants use their art skills to create a sign which depicts this year’s water conservation theme, “Every Drop Counts!” Contest rules and application are available at chinohills.org/DesignASign. For more information, call (909) 364-2700.

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, please call (909) 364-2607.

CLAREMONT

Feb. 24 to May 19

Between the Pages exhibit, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Friday to Sunday, Feb. 24 to May 19, Petterson Museum of International Art, 730 Plymouth Road, Claremont. Plunge “between the pages” (and the clay tablets) to explore the history and art of writing and books. Opening reception: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 24.

Feb. 25

Democratic Club meets, 7 p.m., Feb. 25, Pilgrim Place, Napier Commons Room, 660 Avery Road, Claremont. Sienna Ross, a student at Pitzer College, will talk about “The New Faces: The Role of Youth in the Progressive Movement Today.” The program is part of a series the Democratic Club is sponsoring to inform its members and the community about local progressive groups. The meeting is open to the public. For more info, contact Carolee Monroe at (909) 626-8122 or jackncarolee@verizon.net.

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 1-30

Party Parade 2019 fundraising events to benefit the Claremont Community Foundation, March 1 to March 30. Kickoff: Hats Off to CCF, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., March 1, Padua Hills Theatre, 4467 Padua Ave., Claremont. For tickets and more information, visit claremontfoundation.org or call (909) 398-1060.

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.

March 3

Pomona Valley Audubon Society will lead a family bird walk, 8 a.m., March 3, Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. A skilled Audubon member will lead the group on the two-hour walk. Bring binoculars and meet at the entrance.

March 7

Pomona Valley Audubon Society meets 7 p.m., March 7, Alexander Hughes Center, Padua Room, 1700 Danbury Road, Claremont. The evening will begin with a bird identification session, followed by refreshments and a short business meeting. The program, “Big Bad Birds of the Mojave Desert,” will be presented by Larry LaPre. The meeting is open to the public.

March 22, April 19, May 17 and June 14

Pomona Valley amateur Astronomers meet monthly, 7:30 p.m., 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.

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, email info@ claremontgardenclub.org, visit claremontgardenclub. org or call (909) 621-6381.

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, 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. For more information, call 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. 24

Fourth Sundays: Poetry at the Claremont Library, featuring Michelle Brittan Rosado and Cindy Rinne, 2 p.m., Feb. 24. 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

Through April 20

LIVING WITH CLAY: The Julie and David Armstrong Collection. Through April 20 at the Claremont Museum of Art. 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.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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.

March 23

Fritz Coleman’s Defying Gravity, 8 p.m., March 23, Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. The hilarious stand up about the comical calamities of aging is a benefit performance to support the Rancho Cucamonga Community and Arts Foundation. For tickets or more information, visit lewisfamilyplayhouse.com or call (909) 477-2752.

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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, call (909) 580-3530.

COVINA

Feb. 28

Garden Club meets, 11 a.m., Feb. 28, Covina Woman’s Club, 128 S. San Jose, Covina. Gracella Gibbs of Los Artistes will demonstrate how to make arrangements for the Friendship Garden Club’s upcoming Annual Flower Show, which uses the Norman Edwards style of arranging. For more information, please call (626) 422-7904.

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

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 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. Highenergy 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

March 9 Local children’s author and Goddard School teacher Erin Fry will speak, 10 a.m., March 9, Glendora Library Bidwell Forum, 140 Glendora Ave., Glendora. Fry will speak about her writing process and where she finds her ideas for her books. Proceeds will help fun grants for working teachers and student teachers.

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.

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, 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 (951) 809-8410.

LA VERNE

March 13

California Retired Teachers Association Division 13 meets at 11:15 a.m., March 13, Hillcrest Retirement, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne. Superintendents from local school districts and Los Angeles County have been invited to talk about innovative programs, unique challenges and their district’s achievements. For reservations, please call (626) 963-6242.

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 streets.

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, 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.

The Pomona Valley Art Association is a nonprofit, volunteer-supported organization dedicated to the stimulation of creative interest, education and the enjoyment of art in all its various forms. Located in Montclair Place, 5060 Montclair Plaza, Montclair, the PVAA has two venues: Gallery SOHO and The PVAA Art Place. Both are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily. For more information, visit pvaa.net, email pvaainfo@gmail.com or call (909) 624-4900.

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, please call (909) 625-8146.

ONTARIO

March 15

Ontario Heritage’s 3rd annual St. Paddy’s Day Golf Tournament, 8 a.m., March 15, Whispering Lake Golf Course, 2525 E. Riverside, Ontario. Friday registration is from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. All proceeds go toward continued historic preservation efforts in the city of Ontario. Register online at ontarioheritage. org or RSVP to Joe Caskey at (909) 732-6352 or joecaskey@ontarioheritage. org.

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, please 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 information, 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 March 16

South Gallery: Friday, Friday, Love That Day. Through March 16. Featuring the artists of CCMA Open Studio.

South Gallery: Friday, Friday, Love That Day. Through 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.

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.

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

March 1

The Pomona Concert Band presents its annual Winter Center, Meet the Band, 7:30 p.m., March 1, Palomares Park Community Center, 499 E. Arrow Highway, Pomona. The concert will feature soloists and sections of the band. For more information, visit pomonaconcertband.org or call (626) 824-0001.

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, please 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 information, contact 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 information, 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 information, 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 information, please 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

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, please 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, please call Sharon Salito at (909) 987-3974.

Volunteer Citizens on Patrol needed for the Rancho Cucamonga/ Fontana court services division of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Volunteers will assist court deputies and the public. For more information, contact Rick Absler at (909) 593-2261.

Alternate Weeks

Rancho Cucamonga Vets Support Group advocates and supports military veterans of all ages. Meetings are 6:30 p.m. on alternate Wednesdays at the Rancho Cucamonga Resource Center, 9791 Arrow Route, 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, 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.

March 24

Join Pomona Valley Audubon Society for a nature walk at Frank G. Bonelli Park, March 24. This is an easy twohour walk for beginners as well as experts. The diverse habitat makes this a great place to find Greater Roadrunner, Cactus Wren and California Gnatcatcher, along with raptors and wintering fowl. For time and directions, visit pomonavalleyaudubon.org.

March 29-31

Registration is now open for the 20th annual San Dimas Stage Race, March 29-31. To register, visit BikeReg.com. World class professional, talented amateur and junior cyclists from around the world will compete in this race, which is hosted by the SC Velo Cycling Club. Three stages of racing are scheduled, as well as races for kids on the last day. For more information, please visit http://sdsr.bike.

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.

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 appointment 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.

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The Kids’ Corner 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.

Teen Hangout 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 volunteers hours.

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 information, 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, 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 information, please call (909) 981-4501.

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