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 moreinformation, visit http://claremontmuseum.org.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Jan. 26 Frank G. Bonelli Park Nature Walks, Jan.
26, Bonelli Park, 120 Via Verde Park Road, San Dimas. 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.
Feb. 1-9 And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank, Feb.
1-9, Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens, 12505 Cultural Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. MainStreet Theatre Company’s production of the
play is based on the memories of two survivors of the Holocaust who were
friends of Anne Frank in Amsterdam in 1942. It is geared for middle and
high school students as well as adults. For tickets and more
information, visit lewisfamilyplayhouse.com or call (909) 477-2752 or
(877) 858-8422.
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. Info: visit exoticsracing.com.
CalSpeed Karting, daily.
From pinnacle level competitive karting and arrive and drive racing to
karting schools and corporate entertainment, CalSpeed is an outdoor
karting center. Info: visit calspeedkarting.com.
AZUSA Ongoing Azusa-Glendora Soroptimist Club meets
noon, first and third Tuesdays, Peppertree Café, 1020 E. Route 66,
Glendora. Soroptimist means “Best for Women,” and the club stays within
the mission of a global volunteer organization working to improve the
lives of women and girls. Info: President Shannon Lancaster at shannongirl54@verizon.net.
CHINO 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 Jan. 29 Omnitrans seeks public input at meeting regarding bus routes, 11
a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 29, Chino Hills City Hall, Council Chambers, 14000
City Center Drive, Chino Hills. Omnitrans will host a series of
meetings to gather public input regarding changes it would like to
implement to bus routes throughout the San Bernardino Valley as part of
their new ConnectForward service plan proposal. For more information,
visit omnitrans.org/connectforward or call (909) 379-7150.
Feb. 19 Chino Valley Mayors Prayer Breakfast, 7
a.m. to 9 a.m., Feb. 19, Los Serranos Country Club, 15656 Yorba Ave.,
Chino Hills. Mayors Art Bennett of Chino Hills and Eunice Ulloa of Chino
will speak during the event. The focus will be prayer for the
community, families, schools and nation. Tickets are available through
the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit
cvmayorsbreakfast.com/register or email cvmayorsbreakfast@gmail.com.
March 21 Registration open for City of Chino Hills Youth Track and Field Meet, set
for March 21, Chino Hills High School track, 16150 Pomona Rincon Road,
Chino Hills. Register as an individual or a team. The parade of athletes
begins at 8:45 a.m., field events begin at 9 a.m., and running begins
at 10 a.m. The deadline to register is March 13 at the City Hall
Recreation Office, 14000 City Center Dr., Chino Hills. For more
information, please call (909) 364-2727 or (909) 548-4942 or visit
chinohills.org/TrackandField.
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 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 information, please
call (909) 364-2607.
CLAREMONT Jan. 26 United Nations Association, Pomona Valley Chapter, meets,
5:30 p.m., Jan. 26, Decker Hall, Pilgrim Place, 665 Avery Road,
Claremont. Judith Wager, emerita professor of Child Development and
Education at Whittier College and NGO Representative to the United
Nations will speak about “UN Convention on the Rights of the Child –
Aspirations and Realities.” The event is open to the public. RSVP By
Jan. 24 to cmartin335@gmail.com or (909) 625-9670.
The Claremont Young Musicians Intermezzo Orchestra concert, 7
p.m., Jan. 26, Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College, 150 E. 4th St.,
Claremont. For audition or concert info, call (909) 624-33614, visit
cymo.org or email rjscymo@aol.com.
Jan. 27 The Democratic Club of Claremont meets, 7
p.m., Jan. 27, Pilgrim Place, Napier Commons Room, 660 Avery Road,
Claremont. Jenni Chang and Luis Duran, activists from the California
Alliance for Retired Americans, will speak about the “Schools and
Communities First Initiative – Reforming Prop. 13.” The program and
meeting are open to the public. For more information, contact Carolee
Monroe at (909) 626-8122 or jackncarolee@verizon.net.
Jan. 30 Chronic Pain Management class,
10 a.m., Jan. 30, Inter Valley Health Plan Medicare and Vitality
Center, Suite 275, inside Pomona Valley Health Center, 1601 Monte Vista
Ave., Claremont. Darlene Merkler, who has 30 years of experience working
with seniors, will present a variety of techniques to help manage pain.
RSVP at forhealthandliving.com/ ivhpevents or (800) 886-4471.
Feb. 1 Treasury of Claremont Music official launch, 6
p.m. to 9 p.m., Feb. 1, Garner House, Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill
Blvd., Claremont. Join Claremont Heritage for the official launch of
the Treasure of Claremont Music project with an evening of performances
highlighting a cross-section of the musicians currently featured in the
TCM. For more information, visit https://treasuryofclaremontmusic.com.
Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra season opening concert, 3:30
p.m., Feb. 1, Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College, 150 E. 4th St.,
Claremont. Conducted by Robert Sage, CYSO will present music from
symphonic, opera, movie and other genres, including music from Disney’s
Frozen, music of Ireland and Spain, and music from the Super Mario Bros
video game. For more information, visit claremontyouthsymphony.org.
Feb. 2 Pomona Valley Audubon Society family bird walk, 8
a.m., Feb. 2, 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. There is no charge to enter the
garden with the Audubon group.
Feb. 6 Pomona Valley Audubon Society meets, 7
p.m., Feb. 6, Alexander Hughes Center, Padua Room, 1700 Danbury Road,
Claremont. The evening will begin with a bird identification, followed
by refreshments and a short business meeting. The program will be
presented by Elise Ferree, professor at Claremont College’s W.M. Keck
Science Department, discussing black phoebes’ vocalizations near the
next. The meeting is open to the public.
Feb. 7 Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers meets, 7:30
p.m., Feb. 7, Harvey Mudd College, R. Michael Shanahan Center, Room
B460, 320 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. The meeting is open to the
public. Upcoming dates: March 6, April 10, May 8 and June 5. For more
information, visit PVAA.US.
Feb. 12 Learn the Language of Love class, 10
a.m., Feb. 12, Inter Valley Health Plan Medicare and Vitality Center,
Suite 275, inside the Pomona Valley Health Center, 1501 Monte Vista
Ave., Claremont. Inter Valley Health Plan hosts a class that explores
the different languages of love styles we use to express love and
affection with others. RSVP at forhealthandliving.com/ivhpevents or
call (800) 886-4471.
Feb. 13 Free blood pressure check, 8:30
a.m. to 10 a.m., Feb. 13, Inter Valley Health Plan Medicare and
Vitality Center, Suite 275, inside the Pomona Valley Health Center, 1501
Monte Vista Ave., Claremont. RSVP at forhealthandliving.com/ivhpevents
or call (800) 886-4471.
Feb. 14 Mt. Baldy League of Women Voters hosts Gala 20s Celebration, 5:30
p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Feb. 14, Woman’s Club, 343 W. 12th St., Claremont.
The event will include live jazz, food, beverages and silent auction.
Proceeds will go to the work of the League on voter education and
services. For more information, email info@lwvmtbaldyarea.org or call (909) 624-9457.
Feb. 15 Mt. Baldy League of Women Voters meets to discuss homeless crisis, 3
p.m., Feb. 15, Claremont Helen Renwick Library, 208 N. Harvard Ave.,
Claremont. The speaker will be Eric Gav, a homeless liaison for local
cities. The public is invited. For more information, call (909) 626-9457
or email info@lwvmtbaldyarea.org.
Feb. 20 Understanding dementia behavior and how to respond, 8:30
a.m. to 10 a.m. Feb. 20, Inter Valley Health Plan Medicare and Vitality
Center, Suite 275, inside the Pomona Valley Health Center, 1501 Monte
Vista Ave., Claremont. Inter Valley Health Plan offers this free class
designed to support caregivers. Common dementia-related behaviors are
identified and solutions to best respond to those challenges will be
offered. RSVP at forhealthandliving.com/ivhpevents or call (800)
886-4471.
Feb. 28 Understanding statin drugs, 10
a.m., Feb. 28, Inter Valley Health Plan Medicare and Vitality Center,
Suite 275, inside the Pomona Valley Health Center, 1501 Monte Vista
Ave., Claremont. The class will review the benefits of taking statin
drugs and their side effects. Please RSVP at forhealthandliving.com/ivhpevents or call (800) 886-4471.
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.
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 info, 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, please call manager Oscar G. DeLeon at (714)
345-3087.
Tutti Mangia Italian Grill, 102
Harvard Ave., Claremont, at First Street Friday/Saturday 5 p.m. to 11
p.m.; Late Night Happy Hour 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.
Bar Menu available until 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday featuring $2 Oyster
Shooters and $2.50 Caprese Sliders.
Kiwanis Club of Claremont meets
noon, Thursdays, St. Ambrose Church Fellowship Hall, 830 W. Bonita
Ave., Claremont. The mission of Kiwanis is to serve the children of the
world, one community, and one child at a time. Info: Jess Swick at (909)
621-2996. Also, the Kiwanis invites community residents interested in
becoming readers for the club’s Read Me program in preschool classrooms.
For more information, call (909) 624-6395 or email jerrymaury@yahoo.com.
CLAREMONT LIBRARY Jan. 26 Fourth Sundays: Poetry at the Claremont Library, 2 p.m., Jan. 26, featuring Patty Seyburn and Lucia Galloway.
Feb. 1 Smart Gardening Intro to Composting, 9:30
a.m. to 1 a.m., Feb. 1. Interested in sustainability? Join master
gardeners with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for a
free workshop. Smart Gardening techniques use yard and food waste to
build and replenish the soil, consume less water, and grow beautiful
gardens. The program teaches residents how to divert waste from
landfills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the simple
practices of composting, organic and water-wise gardening, and
grasscycling. For ages 16 and up.
Claremont Museum of Art, 200
W. 1st St., Claremont. The museum is open noon to 4 p.m., Friday
through Sunday, and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Saturday of every
month for the Art Walk. For more information, visit
claremontmuseum.org.
COLTON
Ongoing Arrowhead Regional Medical Center offers maternity tours and
preparation for childbirth classes regularly through its mother-baby
unit, located on the third floor of the hospital at 400 N. Pepper
Ave., Colton. In addition to tours and classes for new parents, ARMC
offers new parents support and education before they leave the hospital.
For more info or to register for a tour or childbirth class, call (909)
580-3174.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center’s Post- Partum Support Group meets
11 a.m. to noon every third Tuesday, Post-Partum Conference Room, third
floor of the hospital, 400 N. Pepper Ave., Colton. Moms discuss the
challenges of motherhood, ask questions, and receive helpful resources,
referrals and supportive counseling. For more info, call (909) 580-3530.
COVINA 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, visit colapublib.org or call (626) 384-5300.
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 information, call (909) 861-4978 or visit colapublib.org.
Feb. 8 Reopening of Diamond Bar Library Reading Garden, 11 a.m., Feb. 8. Join us as we reopen the Reading Garden to the public.
April 26 The 27th annual Wine Soiree and Benefit Auctions, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., April 26, Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Ave., Diamond Bar. Organizers are planning an exciting afternoon of
community involvement with a souvenir wine glass, delicious food, wine
and beer tasting, along with silent, book and live auctions. Tickets are
available at Midas Auto Service Experts, Basically BOOKS at the Diamond
Bar Library, and Basically BOOKS on Golden Springs Drive.
Ongoing Visit Basically BOOKS in
Diamond Bar. Basically BOOKS, the Friends of the Diamond Bar Library
two nonprofit bookstores, are friendly places serving the community as a
resource for school, work and pleasure reading at exceptionally low
prices. Volunteers are needed to staff both locations. Proceeds benefit
the Diamond Bar Library. For more information, visit
dblibraryfriends.org.
Diamond Bar Friends of the Library Board Meetings are held at 8:30 a.m., the last Saturday of most months. Visitors are always welcome. To confirm time, please email kathleennewe@gmail.com.
Ongoing Satellite wagering from Southern California tracks, opens
at 11 a.m. daily at Finish Line Sports Grill, Gate 12 on White Avenue.
Air conditioning, big screen TVs, and food and drinks are available.
The Wally Parks National Hot Rod Association Motorsports Museum, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Parking is at Gate 1 on
McKinley Avenue. The museum chronicles more than 50 years of American
motorsports history, and is presented by Automobile Club of Southern
California. Info: (909) 622-2133.
Fairplex Garden Railroad, 11
a.m. to 4 p.m., first Sundays, November through July. The popular
G-gauge outdoor miniature railroad is located near the Fairplex
Grandstand. Parking is at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. The trains journey
through various eras of California history from the mid-1800s through
the years. For more 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 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.
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.
City of Fontana Community Senior Center, 16710
Ceres Ave., Fontana, has a stateof-the-art center and offers free
programs, activities and classes for local seniors ages 55 and older.
Stop by to get a jump start on your New Year’s resolution to stay
healthy and active. For more information, call (909) 854-5151 or visit
seniors.fontana.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 LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER Lewis Library and Technology Center, 8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana. For more information, please call (909) 574-4500 or visit sbclib.org.
Library Beginners Courses (0-5 Years) Little Builders: A STEM Program for 3- to 5-Year- Olds: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Hands-on fun with interactive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program.
Toddler Boot Camp: 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. 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 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, re-socialization, 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 Through February Orange picking, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays, through February, Heritage Park, 5001 Via de
Mansion, La Verne. The Heritage Foundation offers one of the last
working orange groves in the areas. Mesh bags and picking poles are
supplied. For more information, please call (909) 293-9005 or visit
laverneheritage.org.
Feb. 7 The 34th annual Good Samaritan Dinner, presented by Hillcrest, 5
p.m., Feb. 7, Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater, 455 W. Foothill
Blvd., Claremont. The evening will feature the critically acclaimed
musical, Man of La Mancha. Proceeds from the gala go directly to the
Good Samaritan Fund, which provides a lifeline of care to seniors in
need. For ticket reservations and sponsorships, contact Leslie Duran at
(909) 392-4309 or lduran@livingathillcrest.org.
Feb. 15 La Verne Historical Society sponsors annual Get on the Bus tours, 8:45
a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., Feb 15, Hillcrest Retirement Community
Citrus Parking Lot, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne. The narrated bus
tours will visit the homes of pioneers whose graves were the topic of
the October 2019 cemetery tour. Reservations required. Contact Sherry
Best at sbest@lavernehisotricalsociety.org or call (909) 596-4679.
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 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 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 St., Montclair. To register,
please call (909) 625-8146.
The Pomona Valley Art Association is
a nonprofit, volunteer-supported organization dedicated to the
stimulation of creative interest, education and the enjoyment of art in
all its various forms. Located in Montclair Place, 5060 Montclair Plaza,
Montclair, the PVAA has two venues: Gallery SOHO and The PVAA Art
Place. Both are open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily. For more
information, visit pvaa. net, email pvaainfo@gmail.com or call (909) 624-4900.
Prenatal classes, 5:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m., second Thursday of each month, Montclair Hospital,
5000 San Bernardino St., Montclair. Learn what to expect when delivering
your baby and breastfeeding basics. Classes also available in Spanish
and Mandarin. Space is limited. To register, call (909) 625-8146.
ONTARIO Jan. 26-27 American Hockey League All Star Classic, Jan.
26-27, Toyota Arena, 4000 Ontario Center, Ontario. For tickets and more
information, visit ontarioreign.com/allstar. The event begins with Fan
Fest at 2 p.m. Jan. 26, with food trucks, music, games, and a vendor
village open to the public.
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, familyfriendly 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, 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.
Exhibition Schedule Through March 29 Sam Maloof: Shaping Wood, Shaping Artists. Through
March 29. This is a join exhibit of the Ontario Museum of History &
Art and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art, in collaboration with the
Sam and Alfreda Foundation for Arts and Crafts. The exhibit brings
together Sam’s sources of inspiration, his artistic process, and the
impacts he had on the surrounding area, as a collector and a
worldrenowned craftsman.
Program Schedule Jan. 26 Community Reception for Sam Maloof: Shaping Wood, Shaping Artists, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 26. Jointly exhibited at the Ontario Museum of History and Art and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art.
Panel Discussion: Re- Constructing Sam Maloof, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Jan. 26. Join us for a panel discussion with museum staff and artists featured in the Sam Maloof exhibit.
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 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.
Through Feb. 15 Spotlight Gallery: Little Gems – Martha Cowan. Through Feb. 15.
Through March 29 Main Gallery: Sam Maloof, Native Son: Shaping Wood, Shaping Artists. Through March 29.
Jan. 26 Community Reception for Sam Maloof: Shaping Wood, Shaping Artists, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 26. Jointly exhibited at the Ontario Museum of History and Art and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art.
Panel Discussion: Re-Constructing Sam Maloof, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Jan. 26. Join us for a panel discussion with museum staff and artists featured in the Sam Maloof exhibit.
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.
Feb. 27 to May 24 Line Gallery: Time for Trees. Feb.
27 to May 24. Most people enjoy the visual beauty of trees, but what
can a tree do for you? Trees clean our air, provide us with oxygen,
reduce the effects of climate change, help clean our drinking water, and
help save us energy. Celebrate the beauty of trees with artworks from
our collection.
March 26 to May 16 Spotlight Gallery: Expressions in Wood – Dan Frembling. March 26 to May 16. Enjoy works of art made from wood.
April 2 to June 6 Main Gallery: Perspectives - Mid-Valley Arts League. April
2 to June 6. Mid Valley Arts League’s 67th Members’ Exhibition is a
juried exhibition featuring an extraordinary body of work produced by
members of all levels. A wide range of subject matter, from
representational to nonobjective will stretch your imagination and
satisfy your artist’s palette.
South Gallery: Perspectives – Honor Court. Mid-Valley Arts League. April 2 to June 6.
May 21 to June 27 Spotlight Gallery: A Primer of Art in Paper – Margaret Goodward. May 21 to June 27. This exhibit displays a sampler of the many ways art is created out of paper.
May 28 to Aug. 30 Line Gallery: Wet and Wild. May
28 to Aug. 30. As summer approaches, we look forward to journeying to
the cooler temperatures at the California Coast. Enjoy this beauty with
works from our collection.
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 Feb. 7 Pilgrim Memorial Library annual library coffee, 10
a.m., Feb. 27, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 600 N. Garey Ave.,
Pomona. Larry Burns, author of Secret Inland Empire, will speak. Copies
of the book will be available for purchase. The event is open to the
public. For more information, visit pilgrimchurchpomona.com or call
(909) 622-1373.
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, visit amoca.org or call (909) 865-3146.
Exhibition Schedule 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.
Through April 19 Joanne Hayakawa: A Wing and a Prayer 11, through April 19.
Through June 21 New Acquisitions from the Julianne and David Armstrong Collection, through June 21. Reception: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Feb. 8.
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 instructionbased 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 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. For more information, visit
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, 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 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 info, 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.
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 BERNARDINO Jan. 26 Applications for San Bernardino County commissions available. County
Supervisor Janice Rutherford is accepting applications from residents
interested in filling vacancies on the Behavioral Health commissions, or
the Seniors Affairs or San Bernardino County Trails Committee. Apply
online at http://cms.sbcounty.gov/cob/Forms/BCCApplication.aspx
or print and mail an application to the San Bernardino County Clerk of
the Board, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92415.
SAN DIMAS Jan. 26 Frank G. Bonelli Park Nature Walks, Jan.
26, Bonelli Park, 120 Via Verde Park Road, San Dimas. 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.
Feb. 23 Frank G. Bonelli Park Nature Walks, Feb.
23, Bonelli Park, 120 Via Verde Park Road, San Dimas. 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 info, call (909) 394-6290.
Women’s Golf Club. We
play at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, May through September, and 8 a.m. October
through April, San Dimas Canyon Golf Course, 2100 Terrebone Ave., San
Dimas. For more information, contact themathdoctor24@yahoo.com or mairzie@verizon.net.
La Verne/San Dimas Meals on Wheels. Volunteers
are needed to help with the delivery of meals Monday through Friday.
Most volunteers work only once a week, and are needed from 11 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Donations made to Meals on Wheels help the recipients who
need help in paying for their meals. For more 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 and Thursdays. Additional hours are posted on
www.sandimashistorical.org or See also