Abstraction: Recent Work from Chaffey College Alumni Artists, through June 6, 2020, Rancho Cucamonga City Hall, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Presented by the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art and the city of Rancho Cucamonga, the exhibition includes the work of 10 Chaffey College “Student Invitational” alumni. For more information, contact Roman Stollenwert at (909) 652-6490 or roman.stollenwerk@chaffey.edu.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Sept. 22 LA County Fair ends today, Sept. 22, at Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Celebrate decades of pop culture by revisiting all the toys, tech, fashion, movies and music that make up Los Angeles’ iconic pop culture scene. The Fair will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays, except Labor Day. For more information, LACountyFair.com.
Oct. 11-13 Claremont Village Ghost Walk, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 11-12, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 13, starting at Gypsy Caravan, 141 Harvard Ave., Claremont. Tickets are now on sale at Bert and Rocky’s Cream Company, 242 Yale Ave., Claremont. The family-friendly walking tour departs every half hour. The 75-minute tour consists of a minimum of seven ghost stories that either occurred in a Village business, to a Village business owner or on the Pomona College campus. The event is sponsored by Claremont Girl Scout Troop 1094 and Claremont Village Marketing Group. For more information, visit Claremontghostwalk.com or email stampnow@aol.com.
Oct. 18-20 St. Dorothy’s 40th Oak Tree Festival, Oct. 18-20, 241 S. Valley Center Ave., Glendora. Festivities include great food and drinks, carnival rides, games, beer garden, wine tasting, live concert series, sports bar, cash raffle, bingo and much more. For more information, visit OakTreeFestival.org.
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. For more 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 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 Sept. 26
Emergency Preparedness Workshop, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 26, Chino Hills Comm. Center, 14250 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills. Chino Hills residents are encouraged to attend the free workshop, where they can visit various booths to gather information and participate in a formal presentation. For more information, call (909) 364-2713 or visit chinohills.org/EmergencyPreparedness.
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.
Meet with Congressional staff, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesdays, Chino Hills City Hall, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills. Area residents can meet with staff representing Congressman Gil Cisneros during field office hours at City Hall. The Congressman’s staff can help with federal-level concerns including Veterans Affairs, Internal Revenue Service, passports, Medicare, immigration and federal student loans. Stop by the Red-Tailed Hawk conference room on the second floor or schedule an appointment via email to Sephanie.Wade@mail.house.gov or call (714) 459-4575. For more information, call City Clerk’s Office at (909) 364-2620.
Meet with Assemblyman Phillip Chen representatives, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays. The Assemblyman’s staff will be available to provide assistance and answer questions on topics including problems with the DMV, foreclosure prevention, veterans’ benefits, Medicare, state taxes, unemployment benefits, internship opportunities, and various legislative services. Stop by the Red-Tailed Hawk conference room on the second floor of City Hall or schedule an appointment by sending an email to Anthony.Johnson@asm.ca.gov or calling the district Office at (714) 529-5502. For more information, call City Clerk’s office at (909) 364-2620.
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 info, please call (909) 364-2607.
CLAREMONT Through Sept. 27 Joy McAllister Art Exhibition, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Sept. 27, Ginger Elliott Center, Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont.
Sept. 24 Cognitive Brain Training, 10 a.m., Sept. 24, Inter Valley Health Plan’s Medicare Information and Vitality Center, Pomona Valley Health Center, Suite 275, Claremont. Learn how to keep your brain active; sample a few brain games. To RSVP, visit ForHealthandLiving.com/IVHPevents or call (800) 886-4471.
Sept. 27 Healthy Cooking Class, 10 a.m., Sept. 27, Inter Valley Health Plan’s Medicare Information and Vitality Center, Pomona Valley Health Center, Suite 275, Claremont. This healthy cooking class is tailored to older adults 55 and up. We will show you how to make easy and healthy recipes for one or two people. To RSVP, visit ForHealthandLiving.com/IVHPevents or call (800) 886-4471.
Sept. 28 Cucamonga District Host Lions’ Fashion Bazaar Luncheon, 10 a.m., Sept. 28, DoubleTree by Hilton, 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. The event features vendors, entertainment and raffle baskets. Proceeds to benefit local service projects. For more info, call Tamara Martin at (760) 900-8480 or Nancy High at 9909) 731-1722.
Oct. 3 The Rembrandt Club: Lecture and Tea, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 3, Lyman Hall, Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Ave., Claremont. Our 2019 grant winners will tell us about their summer research projects. For more information, call (909) 981-7245.
Pomona Valley Audubon Society family bird walk, 8 a.m., Oct. 3, Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. A skilled Audubon member will lead the two-hour walk. Bring binoculars and meet at the entrance.
Oct. 5 Meet the Birds on Claremont’s Thompson Creek Trail, Oct. 5, up the trail about one-fourth mile east of Indian Hill parking lot, near Pomello Avenue. Would you like to see local birds up close or have a bird question for experts? Pomona Valley Audubon society’s members will bring scopes and binoculars to give everyone a good closeup view of our amazing local birds. Jays, sparrows, towhees, bluebirds, quail, titmice, woodpeckers, hawks, doves, hummingbirds and goldfinches are all likely to show up. Family and kid friendly.
Oct. 10 Pomona Valley Audubon Society meets, 7 p.m., Oct. 10, Alexander Hughes Center, Padua Room, 1700 Danbury Road, Claremont. The evening will begin with a bird identification session, followed by refreshments and a short business meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
Oct. 11 Havana Bingo Night, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 11, Padua Hills Theatre, Claremont. The fundraiser for Community Senior Services will feature food tastings from local vendors, beer and wine, a silent auction and bingo. For tickets and more info, call (909) 621-9900 or visit communityseniorservices.org.
Oct. 11, Nov. 15 Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers meet monthly, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11 and Nov. 15, 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.
Oct. 12 The Treasury of Claremont Music – Home Tour Reception and Launch Party, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 12, Garner House, Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. Libations, hors d’oeuvres, exhibition, and music by Folk Music Center Collective. For tickets, please visit claremontheritage.bigcartel.com.
Oct. 13 Spirit of Place Home Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 13. Docent-led tours of six historic Claremont Village homes. For more information, visit ClaremontHeritage.org.
Ongoing Guided Walking Tours of the historic Claremont Village, 10 a.m. to noon, the first Saturday of the month. Meet at Claremont Depot, 200 W. First St., Claremont. For reservations, call (909) 621-0848.
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 a 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 9a.m. to10:30 a.m., or deliver meals from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Acommitment of two days amonth 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 LIBRARY Claremont Helen Renwick Library, 208 N. Harvard Ave., Claremont. For more information, (909) 621-4902.
Sept. 22 Fourth Sundays: Poetry at the Claremont Library, 2 p.m., Sept. 22. Frances Ruhlen McConnel and Timothy Steele will be featured. The event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and books will be available for purchase.
CLAREMONT MUSEUM OF ART
Claremont Museum of Art, 200 W. 1st St., Claremont. The museum is open noon to 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday, and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month for the Art Walk. For more information, visit claremontmuseum.org.
Exhibition Schedule Through Dec. 1 James Strombotne: Imagine, through Dec. 1. The exhibition focuses on the work of one of the few remaining active Claremont artists from the 1950s and 1960s – an era sometimes referred to as Claremont’s golden age. Drawings and paintings from the artist’s personal collection reflect the arc of a distinguished career dedicated to making concrete the creative mind’s imaginings.
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 information, call (909) 580-3530.
COVINA Oct. 12 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets 9:30 a.m., Oct. 12. The meeting will feature a program titled Women in the American Revolution: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things by Christine McMahan. For location and more information about joining the DAR, contact Covina Chapter Registrar Florence Gharibian at fgharibian1776@gmail.com.
Nov. 9 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets 9:30 a.m., Nov. 9. The meeting will feature a program titled Needlework Treasures at the DAR Museum by Joan Bogaty. For location and more information about joining the DAR, contact Covina Chapter Registrar Florence Gharibian at fgharibian1776@gmail.com.
Jan. 11 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets 9:30 a.m., Jan. 11. The meeting will feature a program titled Bodie State Historic Park by Lucinda Traughber. For location and more information about joining the DAR, contact Covina Chapter Registrar Florence Gharibian at fgharibian1776@gmail.com.
Feb. 8 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets 9:30 a.m., Feb. 8. The meeting will feature a program titled The History of the American Sandwich by Judy Harless. For location and more information about joining the DAR, contact Covina Chapter Registrar Florence Gharibian at fgharibian1776@gmail.com.
March 21 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets 9:30 a.m., March 21. The meeting will feature a program titled DAR Schools by Cheryl Odell. For location and more information about joining the DAR, contact Covina Chapter Registrar Florence Gharibian at fgharibian1776@gmail.com.
April 11 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets 9:30 a.m., April 11. The meeting will feature a program titled The Long Fight – Battle for Women’s Suffrage by Sherrie Stein. For location and more information about joining the DAR, contact Covina Chapter Registrar Florence Gharibian at fgharibian1776@gmail.com.
May 9 The Covina Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets 9:30 a.m., May 9. The meeting will feature a program titled The Game of Whist in 1742 by Kimberly Jo Olson. For location and more information about joining the DAR, contact Covina Chapter Registrar Florence Gharibian at fgharibian1776@gmail.com.
COVINA LIBRARY Covina Library, 234 N. 2nd Avenue, Covina.
Oct. 26 The Friends of the Covina Public Library annual Fall Book & Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 26, Library Community Room, with a pre-sale for members from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The fundraiser is hosted by the Friends of the Covina Public Library. The public is invited to socialize, enjoy donated homemade baked goods and coffee, peruse and purchase books, DVDs and magazines. Proceeds support the library’s year-round programs and initiatives.
DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY Diamond Bar Library, 21800 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar. For more info, call (909) 861-4978 or visit colapublib.org.
Oct. 1 TEAM-y Food: Edible Paper, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Oct. 1. Join LA Makerspace instructor to explore the science of food with no-cook projects such as making edible paper and other fun science experiments. Registration is required. Ages 11-17.
Oct. 1-31 Read Together Diamond Bar, Oct. 1-31. The monthlong event is a celebration of community and literacy. Many educational and fun events are planned. Visit LACountyLibrary.org for continuing updates.
Oct. 5 How a Book changed My Life Student Essay Contest deadline, Oct. 5, Diamond Bar Library.
Korean Mask Craft Workshop, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oct. 5. Join our celebration for the beauty of traditional Korean arts and crafts. Learn the history and culture behind Korean masks with our special guest from Barnsdall Art, and design your unique mask to take home. Registration required. For ages 5-11.
Oct. 10 Street Food Remix, 11 a.m. to noon, Oct. 10. Kids: put on your chef apron and get ready to dive into the fun of L.A. street food! Decorate your personal food truck and make some delicious dishes of “paper plate” tacos and more. Join us for a special storytime and dramatic play program to help children learn through creative ways and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 1-4.
Oct. 12 Korean Dance Performance, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 12. Experience the grace and beauty of Korea with Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy. With their colorful costumes, vibrant music and elegant dance moves, this renowned dance troupe will perform traditional Korean dances.
Oct. 15 STEAM-y Food: Fruit Juice Caviar, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Oct. 15. Come learn the principles of chemistry to make artificial caviar bubbles, similar to those in boba tea, out of fruit juices. Registration required. For ages 11-17.
Oct. 16 Hanji Paper-Making Workshop, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Oct. 16. Hanji is the Korean traditional handmade paper made from paper mulberry trees. Join artist Laurel Koss as she shares fun facts about Hanji and demonstrates ways to craft y our own, unique and personal paper. After the demo, children will make their own paper to take home. Registration required. Ages 8 to 11.
Oct. 19 October Sidewalk Sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 19, Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar. Once-a-month opportunity to get great books and great bargains.
Bojagi: Korean Textile Art Workshop, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 19. Join us for a fun workshop where you will learn about bojagi, a traditional Korean wrapping cloth which is made from difference pieces of cloth and is used for formal celebrations such as wedding ceremonies and birth gift presentations. Registration is required.
Oct. 21 Drawn Together: Discussion and Art Activity, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 21. Take part as we read and discuss the Read Together Diamond Bar children’s book selection of the year, Drawn Together by Minh Le and Dan Santat. Ages 5 to 11.
Oct. 22 Cookbook Discussion, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 22. Have a taste of reading and cooking? Check out Roy Choi’s L.A. Son: My Life My City My Food. Choose a recipe and make it, then come to the meeting discuss with other who share the same passion. Registration is required.
Oct. 26 Closing event for RTDB 2019, 2 p.m., Oct. 26, Diamond Bar Library. Winners will be announced during a special event with An Na, author of A Stop from Heaven.
Nov. 16 Twentieth Anniversary Celebration for Basically BOOKS, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 16, Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar.
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.
Sept. 22 LA County Fair ends today, Sept. 22 at Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Celebrate decades of pop culture by revisiting all the toys, tech, fashion, movies and music that make up Los Angeles’ iconic pop culture scene. The Fair will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays, except Labor Day. For more information, visit LACountyFair.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, 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.
Through 2019 Fontana Kindness initiative continues throughout the rest of the year at all 40 parks and 14 recreation sites and Fontana City Hall. Residents are encouraged to participate in a daily act of kindness. Kindness Stations can be found out recreation centers. For more information, visit fontana.org.
Sept. 28 Hispanic Heritage Celebration/La Gran Fiesta, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sept. 28, Miller Park Amphitheater, 17004 Arrow Blvd., Fontana. The family-friendly event will include live musical performances by popular Hispanic music and dance groups La Sonora Dinamita, Fontana High School’s Folklorico Dance Club and more. For more information, call (909) 349-6975 or visit fontana.org.
Oct. 3, Oct. 24 and Nov. 14 Emergency Preparedness classes, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 3, Oct. 24 and Nov. 14, Fontana Community Senior Center, 16710 Ceres Ave., Fontana. Each session will feature a different topic. Register at any Fontana community center. For more information, call (909) 854-5151 or visit seniors.fontana.org.
Oct. 12, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 Emergency Response Team Basic Training, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 12, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, City of Fontana Emergency Operations Center, 17005 Upland Ave., Fontana. Residents and families can learn basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Participants must attend all three classes to complete the training. For more information, call Emergency Services Office Aminah Mears at (909) 356-3932 or visit Fontana.org.
Ongoing
The City of Fontana’s “grocery store onwheels,” 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.
Fontana Community Senior Center Pickleball games, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Mondays and Wednesday, Jack Bulik Pavilion, 16581 Filbert St., Fontana. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. For more information, call (909) 854-5151.
LEWIS LIBRARYAND TECHNOLOGY CENTER Lewis Library and Technology Center, 8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana. For more information, 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 Nov. 2 Glendora Historical Society fundraiser, a Taste of History, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 2 at 314 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Costumed actors will take guests back in time to learn more about Glendora’s history. Sample foods from some of Glendora’s best restaurants. For tickets and more information, visit bit.ly/ToHF2019.
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 (909) 843-5239 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 info: (951) 809-8410.
LA VERNE Sept. 23 The GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club holds informative orientation meeting, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 23, Broken Yolk, 2488 Foothill Blvd., La Verne. Come learn how to get involved in the communities of La Verne and San Dimas. For reservations and more info, call Linda at (909) 593-3906.
Oct. 14 Presentation about the Pacific Electric Railway in Southern California, 7 p.m., Oct. 14, Hillcrest Retirement Community, Maury Smeltzer Lounge, 2701 Mountain View Drive, La Verne. Speaker Michael Patris is a third generation native of Southern California and co-author with Steve Crise of Pacific Electric Railway, Then and Now.
Oct. 19 League of Women Voters – Mt. Baldy Area meets, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 19, La Verne Library Community Room, 3640 D St., La Verne. The public is invited. For more information, call (909) 624-9457, email info@lwvmtbaldyarea.org or visit lwvmtbaldyarea.org.
Oct. 20 La Verne Cemetery Tour, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 20, La Verne Cemetery, 3201 B St., La Verne. The La Verne Historical Society will conduct docent- and photo-narrated tours. Learn about the first person buried in the cemetery, La Verne’s first doctor, settlers whose descendants include La Verne’s current mayor and the beloved educator in whose honor the school district named an elementary school.
Ongoing Windsong Southland Chorale, a community choir, meets 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., every Monday, La Verne Heights Presbyterian Church, 1040 Baseline Ave., La Verne. New singers are welcome. For more information, call (909) 983-9879.
GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club meets for a 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. meeting, the third Thursday of the month, IHOP banquet room, 903 W. Arrow Hwy., San Dimas. The local club is seeking new members to join them and give back to their communities while making new friends. For more info: Linda (909) 593-3906.
Rotary Club of La Verne meets 7:30 a.m., Thursdays, University of La Verne Executive Dining Room, Ground Floor of Citrus Hall Residence Building, 2043 D St., La Verne. For more information, visit lavernerotary.org or email Susan Human at susan.hume.home@verizon.net.
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 donations in the kindergarten and library parking lots, and at the north campus entrance on 8th St.
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, contact the YANA Program at (909) 407-2589 or La Verne Police Department at (909) 596-1913, ext. 2224.
MONTCLAIR Ongoing The Regional Council of Aging of San Bernardino County meets 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., every first Tuesday of the month, Montclair Senior Center, 511 Benito Street, Montclair. All members of the community are invited to become part of our organization interested in issues that confront our senior population.
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.
ONTARIO Sept. 28 American Legion Post 112, Ontario, hosts dinner and comedy show, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 28, 310 W. Emporia, Ontario. Proceeds will support veterans program. For more information, call (909) 984-3811.
Oct. 12 10th annual Historic Cemetery Tour, 10 a.m., Oct. 12, Bellevue Memorial Park, 1240 W. G St., Ontario. This year’s theme is “History Makers of Ontario.” Local, costumed actors will take attendees back in time to visit Ontario’s early leaders. Tickets are available at Logan’s Candy Store, Graber Olive House and the office of Bellevue Memorial Park, and online at ontarioheritage.org.
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.
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 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, call (909) 395-2510.
Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) is located in the historic 1919 Ontario Power Company building in the Arts District, 217 S. Lemon Ave., Ontario. Admission to the Museum is free and ample parking is available. Hours of operation are noon to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, or by special appointment. For more info, please call (909) 463-3733.
Exhibition Schedule Through Sept. 28 South Gallery: Connections. Through Sept. 28. This exhibit represents a body of work from a “tribe” of three female artists: Sue Conner, Patrice Cooley, and Robyn MacNair.
Through Nov. 9 Main Gallery: West End Photo Open. Through Nov. 9. This is the first exhibit of the Inaugural Biennial Exhibition. The objective is to inspire viewers with an engaging selection of works of art and to celebrate the efforts of artists who use photography as their medium.
Through Nov. 17 Line Gallery: California Style. Through 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.
Oct. 6 October Artist Reception. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 6. Join us for an artist reception honoring the photographers who entered CCMA’s inaugural West End Photo Open, potter Richard Perre, and the artists of the Mid Valley Arts League who have created small paintings for the Thumbnails Exhibit.
Ongoing Life Drawing at CCMA. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., third Thursday of every month. All interested artists are invited for a life drawing session with a live model. Artists are asked to bring their own supplies and a sack lunch. You do not need to be a member of CCMA to participate.
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 info, visit pomonalawnbowlingclub.com.
Women’s Golf Club. We play at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, May 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 mdunn909@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.
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 Dec. 30 Juan Quezada: The Legend of Mata Ortiz, through Dec. 30. For more information, visit amoca.org/juanquezada or call (909) 865-3146.
Through Feb. 23
Julie Green: Flown Blue, through Feb. 23. Bringing together more than 830 plates, platters and dishware, the exhibition explores the artist’s longstanding engagement with secondhand porcelain and stoneware dishes, drawing from both the large-scale political works for which Green is acclaimed, and more recent works interrogating societal gender biases and personal histories. For more information: (909) 865-3146 or amoca.org/juliegreen.
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.
Exhibitions Pomona Centro de Artes y Cultura presents 16th annual d’Aztlan: El Movimiento, through Nov. 24. Featuring internationally renowned and touring poet Matt Sedillo at the helm of this year’s curation.
Classes Portrait Painting, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Mondays. Uninstructed life painting or drawing session with clothed/costumed model resuming same seated pose all day.
Cartooning, 5 p.m., through Nov. 25. For grades 5 to 8. A fun and informative way to familiarize students with the principles of animation. This class gives students experience with the process of animation and the tools to create their own imaginative graphic stories.
All Levels Painting Studio, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays. For ages 15 and up. Homeschoolers welcome. This painting class is designed with flexibility and individual artistic growth in mind.
dA Youth Voices, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays. Ages 6 to 16. Students will develop their own voice and experience performing with a choir. The story behind the music and art projects are incorporated into the lessons to amplify the fun.
Ongoing Drawing: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays, for beginners to intermediate artists.
Mic and Dim Lights Poems, Stories, Beats, Life, 8 p.m., every first Thursday. People of all types can embrace a safe environment for expression. Ranging from novice to seasoned spoken word poets to live art, this monthly event is both welcoming and nostalgic.
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 Sept. 23 Inland Empire United Way’s 4th annual United for Kids Golf Classic, 8 a.m., Sept. 23, Red Hill Country Club, Rancho Cucamonga. Proceeds to support IEUW’s flagship programs that aid local children in need, including Kids Pack, School Tools, ieReads and Launch Point. For tickets, sponsorships and more info, visit ieuw.org/golfclassic.
Oct. 12-27 OLIVERio: A Brazilian Twist, Oct. 12-27, Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Presented by MainStreet Theatre Company, OLIVERio is a joyful musical retelling of Oliver Twist set in modern-day Rio de Janeiro. In this version, Oliver is now Oli, an innocent but smart girl who changes all the lives around her. The show’s score will be performed by a live Brazilian band. For tickets or more information, visit lewisfamilyplayhouse.com or call (909) 477-2752.
Ongoing 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 info, 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, contact Kim Zolotar at (909) 904-0352 or awzmom@yahoo.com.
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 info, 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 info, contact Rick Absler at (909) 593-2261.
Alternate Weeks Rancho Cucamonga Vets Support Group advocates and supports military veterans of all ages. Meetings are 6:30 p.m. on alternate Wednesdays at the Rancho Cucamonga Resource Center, 9791 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga. For more info and meeting dates, 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 Sept. 29 Frank G. Bonelli Park Nature Walk, Sunday, Sept. 29. Join Pomona Valley Audubon Society for a two-hour nature 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 waterfowl. Contact leader Rod Higbie at warblerod@verizon.net or (909) 599-6526 for time and directions.
Ongoing San Dimas Writers Workshop, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays, San Dimas Senior Citizen/ Community Center, 201 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a writer, or have you had some great ideas for a story, or poetry, or drama? Consider joining our workshop. Whether you are a professional, novice or are simply interested in the craft of writing, everyone is welcome. You may bring a story to share or be inspired by other writers. For more information, please call (909) 394-6290.
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 info, 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, please call (909) 596-1828.
San Dimas Historical Society, the Walker House, 121 N. San Dimas Ave., San Dimas. The San Dimas Historical Society preserves the history of San Dimas by bringing together those interested in local history. Office and Archives: 1 p.m. to 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 appt. Call (909) 592-1190 or email office91773@sandimashistorical.org.
SAN DIMAS LIBRARY San Dimas Library, 145 N. Walnut Ave., San Dimas. Call (909) 599-6738 for more info.
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
