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.
May 18-19, 2019 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, visit comicconrevolution.com/Ontario.
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. Info: visit exoticsracing.com.
CalSpeed Karting, daily. From pinnacle level competitive karting and arrive and drive racing to karting schools and corporate entertainment, CalSpeed is an outdoor karting center. Info: calspeedkarting.com.
AZUSA Ongoing Azusa-Glendora Soroptimist Club meets noon, first and third Tuesdays, Peppertree Café, 1020 E. Route 66, Glendora. Soroptimist means “Best for Women,” and the club stays within the mission of a global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls. Info: President Shannon Lancaster at shannongirl54@verizon.net.
CHINO Ongoing Chino Valley Medical Center presents Living with Diabetes class, 6 p.m. to 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 April 27 Arbor Day Tree Planting Project, 8 a.m. to noon, April 27, Hollow Run Nature Park, 15959 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills. The City of Chino Hills and the California Conservation Corps have teamed up with residents for the city’s first celebration in honor of Arbor Day. Residents are encouraged to get a group together and come out to help plant trees at Hollow Run Nature Park. For more information, email HealthyHills@chinohills.org or call (909) 364-2733.
May 6 The Chino Hills Historical Society will host a presentation about Tres Hermanos, 7 p.m., May 6, Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills. Chino Hills resident and historian Paul R. Spitzzeri will provide a slideillustrated presentation about the remarkable and largely unknown history of Tres Hermanos.
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 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 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 threecourse dinner, live and silent auctions and much more.
May 17 and June 14 Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers meet monthly, 7:30 p.m., 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 info, visit PVAA.US.
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.
June 1 Claremont Communitywide Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 1, Cahuilla Park, 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. Get ready to browse, shop and enjoy our huge annual communitywide yard sale. Great deals on household items, clothing, toys, tools and more. For more info and to reserve a selling spot, call (909) 626-7847.
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 information, call (909) 624-6395 or email jerrymaury@yahoo.com.
CLAREMONT LIBRARY April 28
Fourth Sundays: Poetry at the Claremont Library, featuring Jodie Hollander and Georgette Unis, 2 p.m., April 28. 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.
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 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 info, contact the Covina Chapter Registrar Florence Gharibian at florence gharibian@yahoo.com.
DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY 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 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.
May 3-4 Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. theater performance, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Friday, May 3, and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Saturday, May 4, Steelworkers’ Auditorium, 8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana. Enjoy the show and support the young and talented performers of Fontana as they retell the classic tale of The Little Mermaid who longs to live in the world above. For tickets and more information, visit centerstagefontana.com, call (909) 349-6949, or visit the Center Stage Box Office, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana.
June 1 64th annual Fontana Days Run, 7 a.m., June 1. Experienced and beginner runners are invited to register for the family-friendly, 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 info, 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. For more information, 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 visit sbclib.org or call (909) 574-4500.
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 May 7
10th annual Cuisines of the Foothills, 5:30 p.m. 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 Kiwaniannes meet the first and third Thursday of the month, Village Eatery, 221 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. The club is open to women in the community and is affiliated with Kiwanis International. In addition to serve projects and fundraisers, the club hears programs of interest to members. For more information, visit glendorakiwaniannes.org.
The Glendora After Stroke Center holds meetings 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, La Fetra Senior Center, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. The Center is a non-fee program for stroke survivors and their families. This supportive program offers relearning (reading, writing and speech), caregiver support, current events, snacks, resocialization, music, speakers, day field trips, and stroke support. You are cordially invited to come any Wednesday and observe or participate in part or all of the day’s activities. You will find a safe, nurturing environment where stroke survivors and their families benefit from the group support and education offered. For more information, call (626) 963-6186 or visit afterstrokers.org.
The Glendora Historical Society Needs You! If you’ve always wanted to spend a little of your free time learning and sharing information about Glendora’s history, sign up to become a member of the Glendora Historical Society. Become a volunteer and assist at the Museum or at the Rubel Castle. For more information, visit glendorahistoricalsociety.org or call (626) 963-0419.
GFWC Federated East Valley Woman’s Club is looking for members. The organization meets the first Thursday of the month, Peppertree Café, 1020 Route 66, Glendora. We promote education, families, conservation, seniors and participation in the arts. Meetings begin with 6 p.m. dinner and activities at 7 p.m. For more information, call (951) 809-8410.
LA VERNE May 11
Jubilee! concert by the La Verne Church of the Brethren Sanctuary Choir, 7 p.m., May 11, 2425 E St., La Verne. The choir will perform works inspired by the legacy of the Jubilee Singers, including Ain-A That good News, Deep River, Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen and other spirituals arranged by Moses Hogan, William Dawson and Andre Thomas. For more information, call (909) 593-1364.
Ongoing
Windsong Southland Chorale, a community choir, meets 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., every Monday, La Verne Heights Presbyterian Church, 1040 Baseline Ave., La Verne. New singers are welcome. Call (909) 983-9879 for more information.
Recycling for Roynon Elementary School, 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Fridays, Roynon Elementary School, 2715 E St., La Verne. Donations of plastic and glass bottles and jars are needed. Proceeds benefit the Roynon Beautification Committee, a non-profit organization that pays for much-needed lawn maintenance and beautification projects at the school. Drop-off locations include Sixth Street between D and E streets, in the kindergarten drop-off parking lot, and in front of the north campus on Eighth and E 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.
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.
ONTARIO May 2 The 2nd Community Network at The Graber Olive House will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, featuring no-host wine and local craft beer, and complimentary light refreshments at the historic location, 315 E 4th St., Ontario. There will be hors d’oeuvres, music, raffle, and - of course - Graber Olives. Shops will be open with a variety of fancy foods, food accessories and unique gifts.
May 29 to Aug. 14 The Summer Series of concerts and movies, May 20 to Aug. 14, Ontario Town Square, 224 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario. Concerts are scheduled for 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Movies will be 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays. For a complete lineup and more information, visit ontariotownsquare.org or call (909) 395-2020.
Nov. 23 Tickets on sale now for Bad Bunny’s X100PRE Tour, Nov. 23, Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center, Ontario. Grammy-nominated rapper/songwriter and Latin music’s “King of Trap,” Bad Bunny has extended his North American tour. For tickets, visit CMNEvents.com.
June 1 25th Annual Inland Valley Street Rods Rally and Cruise: The Original Route 83 Euclid Ave. Cruise, Silver Anniversary, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 1, Ontario City Hall parking lot, 303 E. B St., Ontario. Registration and check in begins at 6 a.m. Open to all years cars and trucks. Presented by the Inland Valley Street Rod Club in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Ontario- Montclair Foundation. Cruise along Euclid Avenue from F to B streets, and enjoy vendors, trophies, a robust opportunity drawing, food and live music. For more information, call (951) 206-5731.
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, call the Ovitt Family Community Library at (909) 395-2004 or Colony High Branch Library at (909) 395-2256 or visit ontariocitylibrary.org.
ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART Ontario Museum of History and Art, 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free. For more information or program reservations, call (909) 395-2510.
Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) is located in the historic 1919 Ontario Power Company building in the Arts District, 217 S. Lemon Ave., Ontario. Admission to the Museum is free and ample parking is available. Hours of operation are noon-4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, or by special appointment. For more info, please call (909) 463-3733.
Exhibition Schedule Through 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 nonobjective 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.
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, 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, please 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, please 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: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Students learn what clay is and how it has been used throughout history and in today’s world. They will also create projects using various building methods such as slab construction, pinch-pot and coil building.
Saturday Painting: The painting course is designed with flexibility and individual artistic growth in mind. The studio provides an instructionbased painting environment in which students can choose and carry out their own assignments. No previous painting experience required.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA Ongoing
Associated Artists of the Inland Empire meets 9:30 a.m., second Wednesday of each month, Rancho Cucamonga Community Center, 11200 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. The purpose of AAIE is to promote the creative talent of its members, provide an exchange of ideas between area artists, and to generate public interest in fine arts. The public is invited. For more information, visit 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, contact Carol Lombardo at (626) 251-5669.
Cucamonga District Host Lions invites you to become a member of the largest service club in the world. Lions are best known for fighting blindness and assisting the visually impaired – but do much more. We meet the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 11896 E. Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga. For more info, call Steve Lacey at (909) 921-6560 or Bob Terry at (909) 702-2103.
Moms with MS Support Group meets 10 a.m. to noon, the second Tuesday of the month from August through May, Shepherd of the Hills Church, Room 10, 6080 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. For more information, visit awzmom@yahoo.com or call Kim Zolotar at (909) 904-0352.
The John Rains House is open for tours. John Rains, a businessman and grape grower, had the home built in 1860 and it is now a historic site of the San Bernardino County Museum. He lived there with his wife, Maria Merced, and their children. The house is open for tours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 8810 Hemlock St., Rancho Cucamonga. For more information, please call (909) 989-4970.
The John Rains House is looking for craft enthusiasts to help make crafts for the gift store, 9:30 a.m.to noon Tuesdays. No experience is necessary. For more information, call Sharon Salito at (909) 987-3974.
Volunteer Citizens on Patrol needed for the Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana court services division of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Volunteers will assist court deputies and the public. For more information, please contact Rick Absler at (909) 593-2261.
Alternate Weeks Rancho Cucamonga Vets Support Group advocates and supports military veterans of all ages. Meetings are 6:30 p.m. on alternate Wednesdays at the Rancho Cucamonga Resource Center, 9791 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga. For more 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 info, call (909) 484-7853.
SAN DIMAS 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 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 info, 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. Additional hours are posted on www.sandimashistorical.org or facebook.com/ SanDimasHistoricalSociety. Docent-led tours are available by appointment. 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 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 information, please call (909) 982-8010 or visit coopermuseum.org.
The Upland Farmers Market, sponsored by San Antonio Regional Hospital, is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays in the Upland City Hall Parking Lot. Special themed events, music and children’s activities are planned. Where: Upland City Hall Parking Lot, 460 N. Euclid Ave. at Arrow Highway.
Senior Billiards Tournament, last Monday of each month, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Ages 55+, $5 includes lunch. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. at the Gibson Senior Center Billiards Room, 250 N. Third Ave. For more info, call (909) 981-4501.
Clutter Chaos, every Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: – Ages 55+ FREE Self-help group to deal with personal clutter. Gibson Senior Center Arts & Crafts Room, 250 N. Third Ave. For more info, please call (909) 981-4501.
UPLAND LIBRARY
Ongoing Youth Services Programs Wonderful Ones Storytime: 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Children’s Reading Room. Follow us into the wonderful world of Wonderful Ones! Little ones will be encouraged to sing and learn rhymes in this music-based storytime. Also featuring classic felt board stories, bubbles and colorful scarf games for sensory development, this lap sit Storytime is perfect for babies and young toddlers.
Family Storytime: 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Children’s Reading Room. Come join us for an enriching, sensory-based Storytime that incorporates American Sign Language to boost developing minds and encourages sensitivity to the needs of others. Our Family Storytime general content includes stories, crafts and enrichment that those ages 12-35 months might find tricky on their own, so they will need additional caregiver supervision to be able to participate to their best ability.
Creation Station: 3 p.m., first and third Wednesday of the month. Stop by to make a craft or an art project that you can take home. All ages are welcome.
Ongoing Tween Programs 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.
Teen Gaming: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., first and last Thursday of the month, in the Brodie Room. Get your game on with our brand new Wii-U! Play games like Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros.! We’ll also have board games available like Apples to Apples and Uno.
Teen Monthly Movie: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, Brodie Room. Take a break and watch a movie at the library for a relaxing and fun afternoon.
Teen DIY: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month, Brodie Room. From ideas on Pinterest to YouTube, we’ll be tackling some fun DIY Ideas.
Ongoing Library Literacy Programs Volunteer Tutors Needed: Volunteering at the Upland Public Library’s Adult Literacy Program is a wonderful way to offer service to your city. For more information, call (909) 931-4211.
English Corner: 1:45 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Brodie Room. Join us to practice your English conversation skills. For more information, call please (909) 931-4211.
Ongoing Adult Programs Conversations about God: Bridges of Understanding Series: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month, Brodie Room. The Library has partnered with the Upland Interfaith Council to bring visitors presentations from different faiths in and around our community.
Adult Arts and Crafts Club: 10:30 a.m., second Saturday of the month, Brodie Room. This is your chance to enjoy your own arts and crafts time! Each month we feature a craft for you to work on. Just show up and we will supply the tools and materials.
California DMV Driver’s Test Study Session: 3 p.m., first and third Tuesdays, Brodie Room. We help you study for the test with a walkthrough session of the DMV Handbook, resources, sample test material and online practice tests.
Book-Enders Book Club: 10 a.m. to noon, first Saturdays, October through June, Brodie Room. Ages 18 and older. Book-Enders Is a book club for adults featuring great books, excellent conversation, and fabulous guest speakers. For more information, contact 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 Through May 19 Female Artists: Past and Present, curated by Christine Lee Smith. Through May 19. Art Talk: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., 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.
CHAFFEY COLLEGE Through June 2
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.
MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE 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 info, (909) 274-4920.
April 21 Pomona College Choir and Orchestra, 3 p.m., April 21, Bridges Hall of Music.
April 26 Student Recital, 4 p.m., April 26, Lyman Hall, 340 N. College Ave., Claremont. Students will perform works they have worked on this semester.
April 28 Music from Debussy to Today, 3 p.m., April 28, Bridges Hall of Music. Music by Cameron-Wolfe, Debussy, Harrison, Menzies, Schoenberg and Takemitsu.
April 29 Pomona College Afro- Cuban Music Ensemble, 8:15 p.m., April 29, Lyman Hall, Thatcher Music Building. Featuring drumming and dance from Afro-Cuban Yoruba traditions and more.
May 1 A Concert of Music from China, 8 p.m., May 1, Lyman Hall, 340 N. College Ave., Claremont. The performance will feature regional music from China performed by students of the Pomona College MUS89E Music cultures of China course. The performance will also feature a chamber ensemble of professional Chinese musicians from the greater Los Angeles area.
May 2 and May 4 Pomona College Glee Club, 8 p.m., May 2, and 1:30 p.m., May 4, Bridges Hall of Music. Choral music from across the centuries.
May 3 Pomona College Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m., May 3, Bridges hall of Music. Jazz from throughout the ages.
Friday Noon Concert, 12:15 p.m., May 3, Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia St., Claremont. Quartet Euphoria will perform music by Schubert.
May 4-5 Pomona College Band, 11 a.m., May 4, and 8 p.m., May 5, Bridges Hall of Music. Music by Bremer, Holst, Musgrave and others.
May 6 Giri Kusuma, Pomona College Balinese Gamelan Ensemble, 8 p.m., May 6, Bridges Hall of Music. Traditional and contemporary Balinese music and dance with guests.
POMONA COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART Through May 19 STORIES: Selections from the Permanent Collection.
UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE Through May 17 Tall Wall Space: Cole M. James, through May 17, Tall Wall Space, 2016 D St., La Verne. The Tall Wall Space is excited to announce Edifice Artifice, a site-specific installation by Cole M. James. Spanning across a 50-foot wall, James presents an assembled environment that playfully investigates architectural space and graciously personifies a decade of her artistic practice. For more information, visit https://artsci.laverne.edu/art/exhibition/cole-james.
April 27 A Day of Mindfulness, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 27, University of La Verne Dining room. Cultivate a calm mind, wise heart and well-being on a daylong retreat with Wise Heart Mindfulness Founder and UCLA certified Mindfulness Facilitator Dr. Ali Mossaver- Rahmani. To register or for more information, contact wiseheartmindfulness@gmail.com or call (951) 295-5091.
FOOTHILL COMMUNITIES Ongoing Bob Hope USO needs volunteers in the Inland Empire to keep our troops connected to home, family and country. If you’d like to be part of the “force behind the forces,” register online at https://www.uso.org/take-action/volunteer. Select Ontario or March ARB from the dropdown menu to begin your application.
May 4-19 MainStreet Theatre Company presents The Emperor’s Nightingale, May 4-19, Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Take a famous tale by Hans Christian Anderson, add history and humor, and you have a story that still resonates today. In conjunction with The Emperor’s Nightingale performances will be a Spring Time Tea, 2:15 p.m., May 11. For tickets and more information, visit lewisfamilyplayhouse.com or call (909) 477-2752.
May 31 The Doo Wop Project, 8 p.m., May 31, Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. From bop to pop, the Doo Wop Project delivers! Three parts Jersey Boys, two parts Motown: The Musical, these five charismatic, handsome, triplethreat Broadway stars along with their five-piece band tear it up with musicality, dancing and showmanship. For tickets and more information, visit lewisfamilyplayhouse.com or call (909) 477-2752.
The ESGV Branch of the AAUW invites women with a college degree to join. We meet monthly for service and fun projects. For more information, contact Jeanette Gulli at (951) 285-2256 or jhgulli@verizon.net.
Become a valuable community volunteer. Volunteers are “differencemakers” here at REAL Connections Village. Come be a part of our REAL Village, which helps seniors age in their homes safely and independently. For more info, call (909) 621-6300 or visit realconnections.org.
Foothill Communities RSVP SMP Program. Become a Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer to help preserve Medicare and protect seniors against scams. Volunteers receive training and ongoing updates regarding fraud and scams. For more information, please call Linda Chavez at (909) 621-9900.
Women educators service group seeks new members. All teachers, professors, school administrators, librarians and other active or retired women in education are invited to a meeting of DKG. Among our service in support of education, the Beta Mu chapter provides grants to help tuition costs for student teachers at the University of La Verne, Cal Poly Pomona, and Claremont Graduate University. In the spring it also gives a check and a citizenship certificate to high school graduates recommended from every high school in the Bonita, Claremont and Pomona unified school districts. For more information, contact us at pk300se@msn.com.
The Cooper Museum open mic will be 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. every first Friday of the month weather permitting.
Mic shy? Don’t be, just come out for a good time with supportive folks who are open to your music, poetry, comedy or storytelling. Bring some friends, build your confidence and come back every month. Signups start at 7 p.m.
Cooper Museum is located at 217 East A Street, Upland.
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