dA Center for the Arts presents Raul Pizarro’s Allegories of an Invisible Brown Boy, Dec. 15 to Jan. 11, dA Center for the Arts, 252 S. Main St., Pomona. The artist and the works represented in this exhibition epitomize the power of art and the human spirit. There are more than 50 works of art presented in this retrospective exhibition. For more information, call (909) 397-9716 or email daartcenter@gmail.com. Artist’s opening reception: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., December 15. Noche de Rondas: The Queering of Art: 5 p.m. to 9p.m., December 21. Artist’sart Ball Closing Reception: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., January 11.

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AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY

Auto Club Speedway is located at 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. For a full schedule of events and more information, visit autoclubspeedway.com.

Ongoing Exotics Racing, every weekend. Drive your own choice of exotic cars on a race track including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Nissan GTR, Porsche and Audi with 1-on-1 coaching from driving instructors. For more information, visit exoticsracing.com.

CalSpeed Karting, daily. From pinnacle level competitive karting and arrive and drive racing to karting schools and corporate entertainment, CalSpeed is an outdoor karting center. For more information, visit calspeedkarting.com.

AZUSA Ongoing Azusa-Glendora Soroptimist Club meets noon, first and third Tuesdays, Peppertree Café, 1020 E. Route 66, Glendora. Soroptimist means “Best for Women,” and the club stays within the mission of a global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls. For more information, please contact President Shannon Lancaster at shannongirl54@verizon.net.

CHINO

Through Jan. 31 Nomination period for Chino Valley Unified School District Richard Gird Educational Hall of Fame open through Jan. 31. For application forms, visit https://bit.ly/2MOh2Qa. The CVUSD Richard Gird Educational Hall of Fame recognizes distinguished graduates, employees and major contributors for their individual contributions in scholarship, athletics, Associated Student Body activities, career, community service, and/ or society as a whole. For more information, visit chino.k12.ca.us.

Ongoing Chino Valley Medical Center presents Living with Diabetes class, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every fourth Wednesday in the hospital library, 5454 Walnut Ave., Chino. For more information, call Discharge Nurse Patti Perez at (909) 464-8780.

Chino Valley Medical Center offers a Bereavement Support Group in partnership with VITAS healthcare, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., every second and fourth Monday, 5451 Walnut Ave., Chino. Attendees must RSVP with Ashley Goodey at (909) 386-6068.

CHINO HILLS Dec. 8 Chino Hills Community Foundation’s 3rd annual Holiday Home Tour, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 8. Tours start at Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills, where guests will be provided with the tour itinerary. A wine and hors d’oeuvres reception will follow the tour, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the community Center. The tour will feature stops at a unique lineup of homes decked out with holiday décor. For tickets, visit ChinoHillsHomeTour. com or in person at the Community Center. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit chinohillsfoundation.org or email CHCfoundation@chionohills.org.

Holiday Home Tour, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 8, and wine and hors d’oeuvres reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration begins at 3 p.m. at the Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills. This is the 9th annual home Tour and first holiday Home Tour, with a unique lineup of homes decked out with holiday décor. Guests will get in the spirit of Christmas after having an insider’s look at beautifully-decorated homes filled with holiday cheer. For sponsorship opportunities and more information, please visit chinohillsfoundation.org or email CHCfoundation@chinohills.org.

Dec. 13 Kiwanis Club of Chino Hills accepting entries for Chino Hills Boat Parade, 7 p.m., Dec. 13, Peyton Drive and Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino Hills. Applications are available at chinohills.org/ BoatParade. A mandatory meeting for parade participants is set for 7 p.m., Dec. 11, at Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills. For more info, call (909) 364-2700 or Kiwanis Club Treasurer Sheran Voight at (909) 262-5506.

Dec. 18 Community Development Block Grant application workshop, 10 a.m., Dec. 18, Carolyn Owens Community Center, University Hall, 13201 Central Ave., Chino. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for funds are invited to attend the join workshop conducted by the cities of Chino Hills and Chino. Applications will become available Dec. 2 at chinohills.org/CDBG. For more information, call (909) 364-2717 or email ahernandez@chinohills.org.

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.

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 federallevel 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 please call (714) 459-4575. For more information, please 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, please 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 information, please call (909) 364-2607.

CLAREMONT

Through Dec. 20 Art Walk – Mexican Players Exhibition, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 7, Ginger Elliott Center at Garner House, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. Please join Claremont Heritage for its annual exhibition tribute to the Mexican Players who performed at the Padua Theatre from 1932 to 1974. The Exhibition will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Dec. 20.

Dec. 8 Holiday Flea and Craft Faire, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 8, Garner House Courtyard, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. Vintage, handmade, antique and modern items will be featured. For more information, please call (909) 621-0848.

Dec. 11 Las Posadas Holiday Performance, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Dec. 11, Padua Hills Theatre, 4467 Padua Ave., Claremont. Revising the annual tradition at the Historic Padua Hills Theatre where the Mexican Players performed this traditional Christmas play for more than 40 years. Reserve tickets online at http://claremontheritage.bigcartel.com/product/lasposadas.

Dec. 12 Admission Visit Day, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dec. 12, Foothill Country Day School, 1035 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont. Parents of children ages 4 to 12 are invited to visit us and learn if a private, independent school education might be the right choice for your family. Applications are now being accepted for the 2020-2021 school year. Visit Day includes a group campus tour, observation of the school in action and an opportunity to meet current students. To RSVP, contact Director of Enrollment Colette Sims at csims@foothillcds.org or call (909) 626-5681.

Dec. 14 Crossroads Holiday Open House, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 14, Harvard House, 1269 Harvard Ave., Claremont. RSVP to Vicki at Vicki@crossroadswomen.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, please call (909) 621-0848.

Women Educators Group seeks new members. All teachers, professors, school administrators, librarians and other active or retired women in education are invited to a meeting of our DKG service organization. We strongly support education through philanthropic projects, including providing grants to local college student teachers and giving monetary citizenship awards to one graduations student from very high school in the Bonita, Claremont and Pomona unified school districts. We meet for five weeknight programs and two Saturday fundraisers each year. For more information about meetings, usually held in La Verne or Claremont, and activities, contact pk300se@msn.com.

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 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 Joslyn Senior Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. Beginners are welcome. For more information, please call (909) 399-5488.

Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, rain or shine, at Harvard Avenue at West 2nd Street. The Farmers & Artisans Market was founded in 1996 to connect California farmers and artisans to the local community. More than 100 grower and artisan members share goods and services throughout the year. For more information, call manager Oscar G. DeLeon at (714) 345-3087.

Tutti Mangia Italian Grill, 102 Harvard Ave., Claremont, at First Street Friday/Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Late Night Happy Hour 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Bar Menu available until 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday featuring $2 Oyster Shooters and $2.50 Caprese Sliders.

Kiwanis Club of Claremont meets noon, Thursdays, St. Ambrose Church Fellowship Hall, 830 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont. The mission of Kiwanis is to serve the children of the world, one community, and one child at a time. 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 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.

Through April 11

Helen Rae and Artists of Tierra del Sol bring their unique vision to the Claremont Museum of Art, noon to 4 p.m., Friday through Saturday, through April 11, 200 W. First St., Claremont. The exhibition, Vanguard: Origins of Tierra del Sol Arts in Claremont featuring Helen Rae, represents 15 artists from the Claremont years whose remarkable creative expressions have influenced and enriched contemporary art in Southern California and beyond. For more information, visit http://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 information 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, PostPartum Conference Room, third floor of the hospital, 400 N. Pepper Ave., Colton. Moms discuss the challenges of motherhood, ask questions, and receive helpful resources, referrals and supportive counseling. For more information, call (909) 580-3530.

COVINA

Feb. 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. Second Ave., Covina. For more information, call (626) 384-5300 or visit colapublib.org.

Ongoing Join the Friends of the Covina Public Library Board Meeting, 10 a.m., third Saturdays, second floor of the Covina Public Library.

DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY

Diamond Bar Library, 21800 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar. For more info, visit colapublib.org or call (909) 861-4978.

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.

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Dec. 21 A Christmas Carol, performed by Broadway and film actor Duffy Hudson, 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Dec. 21, Claremont Helen Renwick Library, 208 N. Harvard Ave., Claremont. The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come are characters we have come to love and welcome into our homes and hearts. Join us as Hudson, without the aid of props or costumes and playing all 30 characters, brings this magical tale to life. For ages 18 and older.

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Ongoing

Satellite wagering from Southern California tracks, opens at 11 a.m. daily at Finish Line Sports Grill, Gate 12 on White Avenue. Air conditioning, big screen TVs, and food and drinks are available.

The Wally Parks National Hot Rod Association Motorsports Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Parking is at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. The museum chronicles more than 50 years of American motorsports history, and is presented by Automobile Club of Southern California. For more information, please call (909) 622-2133.

Fairplex Garden Railroad, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., first Sundays, November through July. The popular G-gauge outdoor miniature railroad is located near the Fairplex Grandstand. Parking is at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. The trains journey through various eras of California history from the mid-1800s through the years. For more information, please 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 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.

Through June 6 Online registration open for 65th annual Fontana Days Runs, set for June 6. All level runners from beginners to experienced are encouraged to register. The family-friendly fitness centered event offers a variety of races, including a 5K Run, 5K Family Fitness Walk, 5K Race Walk and a Children’s Half Mile Dash. For registration and more information, visit FontanaDaysRun.org or call (909) 349-6900.

Dec. 12 Christmas Reception and Sweet and Savory Cook-off, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Dec. 12, Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center, 15556 Summit Ave., Fontana. The event is hosted by state Sen. Mike Morrell and San Bernardino County Supervisor Janice Rutherford. Guests are encouraged to donate items for foster care youth. For more information, call (909) 387-4833.

Dec. 14 Christmas Parade, 10 a.m., Dec. 14, Arrow Boulevard and Sierra Avenue. This family-friendly occasion showcases holiday-themed floats, music, Santa Claus and well-known local figures as they make their way south on the Sierra Avenue parade route. For more information, please call (909) 350-0301.

Festival of Winter, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 14, Miller Park, 17004 Arrow Blvd., Fontana. With something for all ages to enjoy, this free community event will feature rides and attractions, live entertainment on two stages, photo opportunities with Santa, and a variety of vendors and activity booths.

Ongoing

The City of Fontana’s “grocery store on wheels,” Mobile Fresh, can be found 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., Tuesdays in front of City Hall, 8353 Sierra Ave., Fontana; 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Fontana Community Senior Center, 16710 Ceres Ave., Fontana. Mobile Fresh is a traveling bus that aims to deliver nutritious, affordable and accessible fruits and vegetables to residents. Info: call (909) 350-6542 or visit healthyfontana.org.

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, please call (909) 854-5151.

LEWIS LIBRARY AND 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. Highenergy songs with lots of movement to inspire healthy physical activity.

Movers and Shakers: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 4 p.m. Thursdays. Enjoy great stories, active songs, and fun props and learn a letter each day.

Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Featuring stories, songs, rhymes and more.

Tiny Hoppers: 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Dance and sing to fun songs, then wind down with a story.

Kid Zone Courses (6-12 Years) Construction Zone: 4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. From Lego creations to paper airplanes, we will construct cool projects as a group or individually.

Storytime for All Ages: 2 p.m. Wednesdays.

Learnology Lab: 5 p.m. Wednesdays. A STEM program for children.

Adult Courses Citizenship: 5 p.m. Mondays. Covers the process for becoming a citizen.

Basic Computer Classes: 5 p.m. Wednesdays.

GLENDORA

Ongoing

The Glendora Rotary Club meets noon, Tuesdays, The Glendora Continental Restaurant, 316 W. Route 66, Glendora. For more information, 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 nonfee 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 information, call (951) 809-8410.

LA VERNE

Dec. 11 The California Retired Teachers Association Division 13 holds holiday luncheon, 11:15 a.m., Dec. 11, Hillcrest Meeting House, 2705 Mt. View Drive, La Verne. The Bonita High School Chamber Singers will perform, following the business meeting. For reservations, call (626) 963-6242.

Dec. 14-15 Mountainside Master Chorale present Sing Joy!, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 14, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 15, Ann and Steve Morgan Auditorium, University of La Verne, 1950 Third St., La Verne. Enjoy beloved classics such as Angels We Have Heard on High and contemporary selections to nurture the festive spirit of the holiday season. Tickets are available at www.mountainsidemasterchorale.org or at the door.

Dec. 22 La Verne Church of the Brethren Sanctuary Choir performs Visions of Christmas, 4 p.m., Dec. 22, La Verne Church of the Brethren sanctuary, 2425 E St., La Verne. Join us to hear uplifting musical selections that help us re-imagine a more joyful, peaceful world. For more information, please call (909) 593-1364.

Jan. 16 GFWC La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club meets, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 16, conference room at Brackett Airport, 1615 McKinley Ave., La Verne. For more information, call Linda at (909) 593-3906.

Ongoing

Windsong Southland Chorale, under the direction of Founder, Dr. Janet Harms, is a community choir. This year marks our Silver Jubilee 25th season. We meet 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, visit windsongsouthlandchorale.org or call (909) 983-9879.

The Bells of Windsong, a hand bell choir, rehearses 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mondays, La Verne Heights Presbyterian Church, 1040 Baseline Ave., La Verne, preceding Windsong Southland Chorale practices. For more information, call Joan Hamm at (909) 982-0875.

GFWC

La Verne-San Dimas Woman’s Club meets for a 6:30 p.m. meet-and-greet and 7 p.m. meeting, the third Thursday of the month(excluding December), in the conference room at Brackett Airport, 1615 McKinley Ave., La Verne. The local club is seeking new members to join them and give back to their communities while making new friends. For more information, call Linda at (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 http:// 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 bottles and aluminum drinking cans 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 Street.

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 St., 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 Street, 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, (909) 625-8146.

ONTARIO

Dec. 11 Los Osos High School Chamber Singers perform for CalRTA Baldy View Division 61’s winter luncheon, Dec. 11, Friendship Center of Inland Christian Home, 1950 S. Mountain Ave., Ontario. Reservations due by Dec. 6. Call Garveta Hager at (909) 923-5808.

Dec. 16 The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band and family of Mary Watson-Ortiz present Tis the Season concert, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 16, Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Drive, Ontario. The concert will include a repertoire of popular holiday music. The concert is open to the public. For more information, visit showband.net or email gabe@showband.net.

Jan. 17-18 Rotary World Peace Conference 2020, Jan. 17-18, Ontario Convention Center, Ontario. The conference will bring together 160 experts to share solutions to major issues happening in our homes and communities. Attendees will join together to learn, share and collaborate to take action against human trafficking, child abuse, domestic violence, suicide, PTSD and much more. The conference is open to the public. To register and for more information, visit peaceconference2020.org or email contact@peaceconference2020.org.

May 16-17

Comic Con Revolution Ontario, May 16-17, Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario. The Inland Empires’ only full-scale, family-friendly comic con will be back with an all-star guest list that includes artists, editors, novelists, producers, celebrities, writers, voice actors and more! For tickets and more information, please visit ccrtix.com or comicconrevolution.com/Ontario.

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.

Dec. 12 Mini Holiday Piñata Workshop for Families, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Dec. 12. Celebrate the holidays by building your own mini piñata with a free workshop for families with children 5 to 16. For reservations, call (909) 395-2510.

Dec. 28 Guided Tour of the Museum’s Garden, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Dec. 28. Discover the Museum’s water conservation landscape – its plants, water conserving features, and the Museum’s building history with a guided tour. For more information, 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 Jan. 18 AIR Sale (Artist Inventory Reduction Sale). An annual fundraiser for the museum. All items are priced at $25, $50, $75 and $100.

Through Feb. 1 South Gallery: Everything All at Once. Through Feb. 1. Curated by Jennifer Frias, this exhibition showcases the breadth of artists who graduated from MFA programs in studio art from Claremont Graduate University, California State University at San Bernardino and the University of California at Riverside.

Jan. 9 to Feb. 15 Spotlight Gallery: Little Gems – Martha Cowan. Jan. 9 to Feb. 15.

Jan. 23 to March 29 Main Gallery: Sam Maloof, Native Son: Shaping Wood, Shaping Artists. Jan. 23 to March 29.

Feb. 6 to March 29 South Gallery: calm, centered, calm, torn stitched, knotted. Feb. 6 to March 29. Curated by Cindy Rinne. A group exhibit of contemporary artists who bring a meditative aspect to the process of fiber including fiber paintings, vessels, sculpture and installation.

Feb. 20 to March 22 Spotlight Gallery: Twice Removed – Lauren Verdugo. Feb. 20 to March 22. Inspired by the work of Sam Maloof and other midcentury studio furniture makers.

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

Dec. 8 Christmas Marketplace, 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 8, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 600 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. There will be lots of gift ideas, stocking stuffers, Paparazzi accessories, baked goods, ceramics, crafts, handmade items, Mary Kay, Tupperware and more. For more information, call (909) 622-1373.

Dec. 13 The Pomona Concert Band presents A Most Wonderful Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Palomares Park Community Center, 499 E. Arrow Highway, Pomona. The concert will include all of your favorite Christmas carols arranged in very special ways.

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, 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, please 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, visit amoca.org/juliegreen or call (909) 865-3146.

March 14 to Aug. 23 Making In Between: Contemporary Chinese America Ceramics. March 14 to Aug. 23. Reception: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., March 14. Talk: 7 p.m., March 14.

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.

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.

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 instruction-based painting environment in which students can choose and carry out their own assignments. No previous painting experience required.

Life Drawing: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Uninstructed figure drawing from life allows participants to study and draw the figure at their own pace.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA

Dec. 18 A Peter White Christmas, 8 p.m., Dec. 18, Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. World-renowned acoustic guitarist, Peter White, teams up with dynamic saxophonist Euge Groov, top Billboard singer/ composer Lindsey Webster, and charismatic musician Vincent Ingala to bring 21st Century jazz flair to your holiday favorites.

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. 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 or for current meeting location, please contact Carol Lombardo at (626) 251-5669 or Italian_gal@outlook.com.

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 information, please 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 information, please call (909) 989-4970.

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

Alternate Weeks Rancho Cucamonga Vets Support Group advocates and supports military veterans of all ages. Meetings are 6:30 p.m. on alternate Wednesdays at the Rancho Cucamonga Resource Center, 9791 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga. For more 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 BERNARDINO Through Dec. 13

Children’s Fund collecting gift donations for foster youth, ages 0-18, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Dec. 13, 1140 E. Cooley Ave., San Bernardino. Children’s Fund is a nonprofit organization that supports vulnerable children throughout San Bernardino County. The toy and gift collection is part of the organization’s 31st annual Celebration of Giving campaign. To make a cash donation online, or for more information, visit childrensfund.org or call (909) 379-0000.

SAN DIMAS Through Dec. 15

SC Velo/Incycle 2019 Christmas Toy Drive, through Dec. 15. The Southern California Velo Cycling Club and Incycle Bicycles stores are sponsoring a toy drive that will end Dec. 15 with a toy ride to take the collected toys to the San Dimas Sheriff’s station so they can be distributed to needed families. New unwrapped toy can be left in collection bins at Incycle Bicycles Stores in San Dimas, Chino, Pasadena and Rancho Cucamonga.

Dec. 22 Frank G. Bonelli Park Nature Walks, Dec. 22. 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 water fowl. For time and directions, contact leader Rod Higbie at warblerod@verizon.net or (909) 599-6526.

Ongoing

San Dimas Writers Workshop, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays, San Dimas Senior Citizen/ Community Center, 201 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a writer, or have you had some great ideas for a story, or poetry, or drama? Consider joining our workshop. Whether you are a professional, novice or are simply interested in the craft of writing, everyone is welcome. You may bring a story to share or be inspired by other writers. For more information, please call (909) 394-6290.

Women’s Golf Club. We play at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, May through September, and 8 a.m. October through April, San Dimas Canyon Golf Course, 2100 Terrebone Ave., San Dimas. For more information, please contact themathdoctor24@yahoo.com or mairzie@verizon.net.

La Verne/San Dimas Meals on Wheels. Volunteers are needed to help with the delivery of meals Monday through Friday. Most volunteers work only once a week, and are needed from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Donations made to Meals on Wheels help the recipients who need help in paying for their meals. For more information, please call (909) 596-1828.

San Dimas Historical Society, the Walker House, 121 N. San Dimas Ave., San Dimas. The San Dimas Historical Society preserves the history of San Dimas by bringing together those interested in local history.

Office and Archives: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Museum and Gift Shop: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays/ Thursdays. 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

San Dimas Library, 145 N. Walnut Ave., San Dimas. Call (909) 599-6738 for more information.

Ongoing Book Party Book Club, 10:30 a.m., the first Wednesday of each month, San Dimas Senior Center, 201 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas.

Yarnology, 4:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month. Teens and adults: join us as we crochet, knit, embroider, and/or quilt. Bring in your incomplete projects, your questions, and your desire to learn. While this is not a class, we still learn from each other in a friendly group setting.

Join Friends of San Dimas Library, 10:30 a.m., third Tuesday of each month except December, Library Meeting Room. All meetings are open to public. Friends are always in need of volunteers to help sort books for our ongoing lobby sale.

UPLAND

Through Dec. 15

Ophelia’s Jump Theatre presents It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play, through Dec. 15, Ophelia’s Jump Studio Theater, 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite H, Upland. This adaptation of the classic Frank Capra film recreates it as a 1946 live radio broadcast. For more information, visit opheliasjump.org.

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, call Linda Schroeder at (909) 949-4031 by the fifth of each month. For membership information, contact Sharon Rachielles at (909) 985-8018.

Upland Woman’s Club. If you are interested in community service, philanthropic projects, socializing and meeting new friends, come visit and join us. 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. For more information, call (909) 982-3324 or visit uplandwomansclub.org.

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, please visit uplandlionsclub.org or call (909) 490-1559.

Weekly/Monthly

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