Pomona Valley AmateurAstronomers meet monthly,7:30p.m., 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.
AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
Auto Club Speedway is located at 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. For a full schedule of events and more info, 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. Information: 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. Information: 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 7
7th annual Brew and Chew, noon to 5 p.m., April 7, Chino Fairgrounds, 5410 Edison Ave., Chino. Hosted by Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley. The net proceeds help fund programs such as Stepping Up for Girls, Dream It Be It, and Live Your Dream Award. Come and enjoy the beer tasting, food trucks, shop with our vendors and enjoy live music by the Roadkill Gypsies. For more information, visit chinobrewandchew.eventbrite. com or call (909) 718-3225.
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 info, 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
Through April 12
Priority registration for City of Chino Hills Summer Day Camp, through April 12. Open registration begins May 8for the Monday through Friday summer camp held at Grand Avenue and Mystic Canyon parks. Register at the Recreation Office at Chino Hills City Hall, 14000 City Center Drive, or the Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 Peyton Drive. For more information, call (909) 364-2700.
April 12
Adult Easter Egg Scramble, 8 p.m., April 12, Chino Hills Community Park, 3280 Eucalyptus Ave., Chino Hills. For ages 18 and older. More than $2,500 worth of prizes will be up for grabs. Bring a basket to gather eggs and flashlight because the lights at the park will be off! For tickets, visit chinohills.org/EggScramble or the Recreation Office at Chino Hills City Hall, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills. For more info, call (909) 364-2700.
April 13
Healthy Hills Walking Club meets, 7:30 a.m., April 13, Butterfield Park, 17671 Mystic Canyon Drive, Chino Hills. City staff will lead a 2.15-mile walk, as the second of four quarterly walking meetups planned for 2019. 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 after-school dropin 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
Through May 19
Between the Pages exhibit, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Friday to Sunday, through 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.
April 7
Pomona Valley Audubon Society will lead a family bird walk, 8 a.m., April 7, Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. A skilled Audubon member will lead the group on a two-hour walk. Bring binoculars and meet at the entrance.
April 8
Shakespeare Club speaker tackles issue of proof in Othello, 2 p.m., April 8, Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. Scholar/writer Dr. Miranda Johnson-Haddad will share her insights into Othello and answer questions about Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead and Argonautica. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact Lucy Lynch at lucylynch@aol. com or (909) 717-1109.
April 12
An Evening with James and Deborah Fallows, 8 p.m., Friday, April 12, Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. Pomona College and the Claremont Museum of Art in collaboration with The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts present the event, which will feature a live, interactive conversation with the co-authors of the nationally bestselling book Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America. A book signing will follow. For tickets and more information, visit pomona.edu/events/eveningjames-and-deborah-fallows.
Alma Trejo, Southern California Field Organizer for the California Federation of Labor/ California Works Foundation, will speak about environmental justice at the Democratic Club of Claremont’s luncheon, 11:45 a.m., April 12, Eddie’s Italian Eatery, Claremont. The talk is part of the Gar Byrum Distinguished Speaker Series. For more information, contact Carolee Monroe at jackncarolee@verizon.net.
April 13
Meet the Birds with the Pomona Valley Audubon Society, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., April 13, Thompson Creek Trail Bird Oasis, along the trail, about one block west of Pomello Avenue, Claremont. Pomona Valley Audubon Society’s members will bring scopes and binoculars to give everyone a good closeup view of our amazing local birds. Family and kid-friendly!
April 14
Claremont Eclectic: A Tour of Six Local Gardens, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., April 14. The tour will start at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden parking lot, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont, where you can pick up the brochure and a map to the gardens between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. This is a chance to see some creative Claremont gardens, talk to the owners, and get some inspiration for your own garden! The tour provides funding for the Claremont Garden Club. For tickets and more information, visit claremontgardenclub.org.
11th annual Earth Day celebration, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 14, Second Street in the Claremont Village. Hosted by the Sustainable Claremont and the city of Claremont, the event focuses on reducing waste and will include environmental education, green product exhibits, alternative transportation, creative activities, and exciting entertainment for all ages. For more information, contact Stuart Wood at stuart@ sustainableclaremont.org.
April 28
Join Pomona Valley Audubon Society for a nature walk, April 28, Frank G. Bonelli Park. 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 water fowl. For time and direction, visit pomonavalleyaudubon.org.
May 11
Annual Heritage Awards Gala, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., May 11, Padua Hills Theatre, Claremont. Celebrate with us as we honor this year’s awardees. Join us for an elegant evening with libations, hors d’oeuvres, a three-course dinner, live and silent auctions and much more.
May 18
Showtime! Music of Broadway concert by the Claremont Chorale, 3 p.m., May 18, Claremont United Methodist Church, 211 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. For advance tickets, visit claremontchorale.org.
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 info, 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 info, call (909) 624-6395 or email jerrymaury@yahoo.com.
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, 200 W. 1st St., Claremont. 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, 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
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
April 14
26th Annual Wine Soiree and Benefit Auctions, 4 p.m., to 7 p.m., April 14, Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Ave., Diamond Bar. There will be music and entertainment around the theme “Lights, Action, Auction!” For tickets, visit dblibraryfriends.org/winesoiree/tickets.html.
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
Through September Fontana Car Show, 5
p.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays, through September (except in June), Civic
Center Campus parking lot, 8353 Sierra Ave., Fontana. The car shows
feature classic and unique cars, as well as food and beverage vendors.
For more information, visit CarShow.Fontana.org or call (909) 349-6900.
June 1
64th annual Fontana Days Run, 7 a.m., June 1. Runners, experienced and beginner, are invited to register for the familyfriendly, fitness-focused event.
The
half marathon will begin in Lytle Creek near Applewhite Campground and
finish in front of Fontana City Hall. There will also be a variety of
categories including a 5K Run, 5K Family Fitness Walk, 5K Race Walk and
a Children’s Half Mile Dash. To register, visit FontanaDaysRun. org or
call (909) 349-6900.
Ongoing
Early registration for Summer Camp is
underway online at SummerCamps. Fontana.org. Walk-in resident
registration begins May 4 at local community centers, and non-resident
walk-in registration begins May 11 at local community centers. For ages 5
to 15, with 10 camps to choose from that are filled with learning,
physical activities, fields and exploration. For more information, call
(909) 349-6900.
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 LIBRARYAND 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
April 13
Come and celebrate Glendora’s rich history at A Night at the Museum, 6
p.m. to 9 p.m., April 13, Glendora Historical Society Museum, 314 N.
Glendora Ave., Glendora. Join us for an evening of history, music,
cocktails and dinner. Your support will help to preserve our
collections. For tickets and more info, visit
glendorahistoricalsociety.org.
May 7
10th annual Cuisines of the Foothills, 5:30
to 8:30 p.m., May 7, Glendora Country Club, 2400 Country Club Drive,
Glendora. The “Wild, Wild West” themed evening includes food, drinks,
raffles and entertainment. For more information, call (626) 963-4128 or
visit Glendora-chamber.org.
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,
please 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
April 13
La Verne Historical Society’s tours of the Ellsworth and Ione Green Home, 11
a.m. to 3 p.m., April 13, 2706 Third St., La Verne. This beautiful
classic craftsman has a long front gable and original rock pillars
sheltering a shady porch, perfect for people-watching. The homeowners
will describe their room-by-room restoration stories and show you the
new wood-working studio. The tour is free and open to all. For more
information, contact Susan. hume.home@verizon.net.
April 20
Roynon Beautification Committee’s 3rd annual Yard Sale, 7
a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 20, Roynon Elementary School parking lot
at D and 6th streets, La Verne. All proceeds benefit the non-profit
organization’s efforts to beautify Roynon Elementary School. Donations
are appreciated and can be dropped off at the same location between 2
p.m. and 5 p.m., Friday, April 19. For more information, visit
roynonbeautification.weebly. com or call (909) 568-6872 or (951)
285-2638.
Ongoing
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.
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, 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.
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,
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, call (909)
625-8146.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
April 7
San Dimas’ 15th annual Garden Affair, April
7, 100 block W. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. Enjoy strolling downtown
Bonita Avenue. The historic storefronts will feature sales on a
fabulous array of vintage garden décor and charming yard art. The
antique shops and specialty stores will offer ideas for decorating your
homes and garden. Some merchants will offer sidewalk sales.
April 16
An Evening with Ben Rhodes, 7
p.m., April 16, Pomona College, Rose Hills Theatre, Smith Campus
Center, 170 E. Sixth St., Claremont. From 2009-2017, Rhodes served as
deputy national security advisor to President Barack Obama, overseeing
the administration’s national security communications. Speechwriting,
public diplomacy, and global engagement programming. He will discuss his
book, the World As It Is, which is a memoir of the Obama White House.
ONTARIO
April 15
The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band and Elegance Hair Salon present Doo Wop Spectacular III, 7:30
p.m., April 15, Merton Hill Auditorium, Chaffey High School, 125 W.
5th St., Ontario. The concert will include a repertoire of well-known
Doo-Wop hits featuring the exciting and talented vocal trio The Harmony
Sisters and vocalist Jim Bonner. For more information, visit
showband.net or email 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, 2000 E. Convention Center
Way, 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), Stan Sakai (Usagi
Yojimbo) and actor Sam Witwer. For tickets and more information, please
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.
Sept. 20-21
6th annual Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion, Sept.
20-21, encompasses approximately 22 city blocks along the streets of
downtown Ontario on Euclid Avenue and downtown streets near the Ontario
Town Square, Ovitt Family Community Library and Ontario City Hall, 303
E. B St., Ontario. The timeless rock ‘n roll band Foghat is set to
headline the event, which is powered by the Greater Ontario Convention
& Visitors Bureau. Classic cruisers, convertibles, hot rods and
wicket Woodies are expected to fuel a jam-packed jamboree. For more
information, visit Route66CruisinReunion.com.
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, please call the Ovitt Family Community Library at (909)
395-2004 or Colony High Branch Library at (909) 395-2256 or visit
ontariocitylibrary.org.
ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORYAND ART
Ontario Museum of History and Art, 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 info,
please call (909) 463-3733.
Exhibition Schedule
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.
Through May 4
Spotlight Gallery: Laura Barnes. Through May 4. Laura Barnes works in acrylic and woodblock prints using animals for her subjects.
Through May 18
Main Gallery: Mid-Valley Arts League 66th Members Exhibit and Honor Court. Through
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 non-objective will stretch your imagination and
satisfy your artist’s palette.
South Gallery: Intuitive: Brave, Bold, Unfold Honor Court. Through
May 18. The members of Mid Valley Arts League selected for Honor Court
are recognized for their status as professional artists as
demonstrated by publication of their work, signature membership in art
organizations, service as jurors in art exhibitions and teaching
experience.
May 2 to Aug. 18
Line Gallery: Recent Acquisitions. May 2 to Aug. 18.
May 9 to June 29
Spotlight Gallery: Wherever You Go, There You Are: Prints from Guanajuato – Karen Karlsson. May
9 to June 29. An exhibit of printmaking by local artist Karen Ruth
Karlsson features all new work printed in Guanajuato, Mexico.
May 23 to July 20
Main Gallery: Splashes of Color and Space – Inland Empire Modern Quilt Guild. May 23 to July 20.
May 23 to July 27
South Gallery: Underdogs and Overlords – Gina Lawson Egan – 2019 Artist of the Year. May 23 to July 27.
July 4 to Aug. 10
Spotlight Gallery: All About the Circle – Elizabeth Carr. July 4 to Aug. 10.
July 25 to Sept. 14
Main Gallery: Cabinet of Curiosity – SCCS – 10th Anniversary. July 25 to Sept. 14. The Southern California Collage Society celebrates its 10th Anniversary.
Aug. 1 to Sept. 28
South Gallery: Connections. Aug.
1 to Sept. 28. This exhibit represents a body of work from a “tribe”
of three female artists: Sue Conner, Patrice Cooley, and Robyn,
MacNair.
Aug. 15 to Sept. 21
Spotlight Gallery: Influenced by Nature – Colleen Biden. Aug. 15 to Sept. 21.
Aug. 22 to Nov. 17
Line Gallery: California Style. Aug.
22 to Nov. 17. This new representational art, defined by a large
format, free broad brush strokes, and strong rich colors, documented
scenes and activities of everyday life on the Pacific Coast.
PASADENA
April 9
Frostig panel offers tips on guiding teens through transition to adulthood, 6
p.m., April 9, the Frostig Center, Gates Hall, 971 N. Altadena Drive,
Pasadena. Dr. Gwennyth Palafox, a clinical psychologist in Pasadena,
will lead the panel. The presentation is designed for teens with special
needs and their parents. For more information, please call (626)
791-1255 or visit frostig.org.
POMONA
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 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 information, visit amoca. org or call (909) 865-3146.
Exhibition Schedule Through Aug. 25
Silver Splendor: The Work of Anna Silver. Through
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.
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 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Thursday and
second Saturday, and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 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: 1p.m. to 2p.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
April 10
Associated Artists of the Inland Empire celebrate CAT Day, 9
a.m. to noon, April 10, Rancho Cucamonga Community Center, 11200
Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. CAT Day – Creating Art Together – is an
opportunity for artists to view their colleagues at work, learn about
different media, and ask questions about each artist’s process. For
more information, please call Steve Loya at (909) 525-6476.
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, please visit
associatedartistsinlandempire. 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, 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 information and meeting dates,
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 info, call (909) 484-7853.
SAN DIMAS
April 13
Family Festival, 10
a.m. to 1 p.m., April 13, Civic Center Plaza, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San
Dimas. Join us for our annual Family Festival, which will feature arts
and crafts, a safety fair, live entertainment, bouncers, a petting zoo
and more! There will also be food trucks, a variety of local businesses
on h and, as well as an opportunity to register for recreation
programs. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10 a.m. at Civic Center and Via
Verde parks for ages 2 to 10. For more information, please call the
Parks and Recreation Department at (909) 394-6230.
May 4
6th annual San Dimas High School PTSA Car Show, 9
a.m. to 2 p.m., May 4, 800 W. Covina Blvd., San Dimas. There will also
be a pancake breakfast, barbecue lunch, booths and bands. For more
information, please call (909) 971-8230 or visit sanDimasHigh.com, PTSA
link. Proceeds to support scholarships, teacher and department grants,
positive behavior intervention program, college fair busing, and
funding for security gates on campus.
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, please 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, 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 4p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Museum and Gift Shop: 1
p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays. Additional hours are posted on
www.sandimashistorical. org or facebook.com/ SanDimasHistoricalSociety.
Docent-led tours are available by appointment. Please call (909)
592-1190 or email office91773@ sandimashistorical.org.
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
Through April 14
Ophelia’s Jump Theatre presents Hedwig and the Angry Inch, through
April 14, Ophelia’s Jump Studio, 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite H,
Upland. Brilliantly innovative, heartbreaking and wickedly funny,
Hedwig and the Angry Inch is the landmark musical by John Cameron
Mitchell and Stephen Trask that tells the story of one of the most
unique characters to ever hit the stage. For tickets and more
information, visit opheliasjump. org or call (909) 734-6565.
April 12
“Gypsy Passion,” Michael Ryan and Friends in concert, 7:30
p.m., April 12, Grove Theatre, 276 E. 9th St., Upland. Michael Ryan
and Friends will perform music and flamenco dance inspired by the
passionate flair of the Spanish Guitar. The concert is a fundraiser to
benefit the Providence Children’s Home Kenya, Africa. For tickets and
more information, please call (909) 920-4343 or visit grovetheatre.com.
April 13
Upland Woman’s Club hosts Parisian Tea, 2
p.m. to 4 p.m., April 13, Upland Woman’s Club, 590 N. Second Ave.,
Upland. Join us for delicious food, entertainment and fun. Proceeds will
benefit local charitable organizations, nursing scholarships and our
building fund.
April 20
The Upland Art Walk, 5
p.m. to 10 p.m., April 20, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Upland. Live art,
artisans, records, pins, patches, gaming tournaments, comics,
collectibles and more. For more information, email uplandartwalk@gmail.com.
April 26-28
Lemon Festival, 3
p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, April
27, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, April 28, throughout downtown Upland.
Everything lemony is celebrated – from food to contests to
entertainment. For more information, visit Fairplex.
com/events/upland-lemonfestival.
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.
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