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.
AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
Auto Club Speedway is located at 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. For afull schedule of events and more information, please visit autoclubspeedway.com.
Feb. 16 Daytona 500 Viewing Party, 11 a.m., Feb. 16, Big Al’s, 4120 4th St., Ontario. Race fans are invited to kick-off another actionpacked NASCAR season by attending Auto Club Speedway’s annual Daytona 500 Viewing Party. Watch The Great American Race live on abig screen and enjoy avariety of games, chances to win prizes and giveaways, raffle and silent auction and games for children. For more information, visit autoclubspeedway.com or call (800) 944-7223.
Ongoing Exotics Racing, every weekend. Drive your own choice of exotic cars on arace track including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Nissan GTR, Porsche and Audi with 1-on-1 coaching from driving instructors. For more information, please 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, please 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 aglobal volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls. Info: President Shannon Lancaster at shannongirl54@verizon.net.
CHINO
Ongoing Chino Valley Medical Center presents Living with Diabetes class, 6p.m. to 8p.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 aBereavement 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
Feb. 19 Chino Valley Mayors Prayer Breakfast, 7a.m. to 9a.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 ateam. The parade of athletes begins at 8:45 a.m., field events begin at 9a.m., and running begins at 10 a.m. The deadline to register is March 13 at the City Hall Recreation Office, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills. For more information, visit chinohills.org/TrackandField, call (909) 364-2727 or (909) 548-4942.
Ongoing The Teen Activity Center is open from 2p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 2p.m. to 4p.m., Friday, inthe Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills. This is afree after-school drop-in program of the City of Chino Hills. For more information, visit chinohills.org/RecOnline.
Meet with Congressional staff, 4p.m. to 6p.m. Tuesdays, 9a.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 2p.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 by calling the District Office at (714) 529-5502. For more information, call the City Clerk’s office at (909) 364-2620.
Passport appointments are available 2p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2p.m. to 7p.m. Tuesdays, and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Friday. For more information, please call (909) 364-2607.
CLAREMONT
Feb. 10 Shakespeare Club meets, 2p.m., Feb. 10, Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. Miranda Johnson-Haddad will speak about forgiveness and redemption in Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Lucy Lynch at lucylynch@aol.com or (909) 717-1109.
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 aclass 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.
Claremont Garden Club discusses garden mushrooms, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Feb. 12, Pilgrim Place, Napier Building, 660 Avery Road, Claremont. Steven Pencall will show us which mushrooms we might see during each season and where they are most likely to be found. The public is invited to the meeting. For more information, email info@claremontgardenclub.org or visit claremontgardenclub.org.
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.
Democratic Club of Claremont meets, 11:45 a.m., Feb. 14, Eddie’s Italian Eater, Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Joe Cicero, deputy director of Peace Action West, will discuss preventing nuclear war. The luncheon and meeting are open to the public. For more information, contact Carolee Monroe at jackncarolee@verizon.net.
Feb. 15 Mt. Baldy League of Women Voters meets to discuss homeless crisis, 3p.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.
Treasury of Claremont Music official launch, 6p.m. to 9p.m., Feb. 15, Garner House, Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. The launch of Treasury of Claremont Music project will feature performances highlighting across-section of the musicians who are featured in the TCM, awebsite that will be aliving document that will continue to grow over the years. For more information, visit treasuryofclaremontmusic.com.
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 dementiarelated behaviors are identified and solutions to best respond to those challenges will be offered. RSVP at forhealthandliving.com/ivhpevents or call (800) 886-4471.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Through Feb. 9 And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank, through Feb. 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.
Feb. 22 Fontana Arts JazzFest, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Feb. 22, Steelworkers’ Auditorium, 8437 Sierra Ave., Miller Park, Fontana. As part of the Black History Month celebration, the auditorium will be filled with bluesy music and entertaining acts, featuring a star-studded lineup of artists in music, art and dance that promise to bring out the best in jazz culture. For more information, visit Arts.Fontana.org or call (909) 349-6979.
March 5, March 10, March 11, March 12 Metro Gold Line community open house, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., March 5, Glendora Library, Bidwell Forum, 140 S. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Ahead of major construction starting late this summer, the Construction Authority invites the public to attend a community open house to learn the latest about the project, meet the Kiewit-Parsons JV team and understand how and when construction may impact the community. The station artists will also be available to discuss the public artwork planned at each of the stations. Arrive any time, as no formal presentation is planned. Additional meetings will be held at the same on March 10 at the La Verne Community Center, March 11 at Palomares Park Community Center in Pomona, and March 12 at the Stanley Plummer Community Center in San Dimas.
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. RSVP at forhealthandliving.com/ivhpevents or call (800) 886-4471.
March 6 Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers meets, 7:30 p.m., March 6, Harvey Mudd College, R. Michael Shanahan Center, Room B460, 320 E. Foothill Boulevard, Claremont. The meeting is open to the public. Upcoming dates: April 10, May 8 and June 5. For more information, please visit PVAA.US.
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.
Free blood pressure checks, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., every second Tuesday of the month, Inter Valley Health Plan Medicare and Vitality Center, Suite 275, Pomona Valley Health Center building, 1601 Monte Vista Ave., Claremont. No appointment necessary. For more information and free health education classes, visit forhealthandliving.com/ivhpevents or call (800) 886-4471.
Women Educators Group seeks new members. All teachers, professors, school administrators, librarians and other active or retired women in education are invited to ameeting 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 4p.m. to 8p.m. every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 8a.m. tonoon 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 aguest speaker. For more information, visit universityclubofclaremont.org. The UCC is anonprofit organization dedicated to the ongoing education of its members in addition to providing annual grants and scholarships to support local students and community organizations.
Claremont Meals on Wheels needs volunteers who can help in the packing and/or in the delivery of food to clients. Volunteers can either pack meals from 9a.m. to 10:30 a.m., or deliver meals from 10:30 a.m. to noon. A commitment of two days amonth is needed. For more information, call (909) 621-4018 or visit claremontmealsonwheels.org/volunteer-for-us/ and submit a volunteer application.
Players needed for recreational bridge, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, at Joslyn Senior Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. Beginners are welcome. For more info, call (909) 399-5488.
Claremont Farmers &Artisans Market, 8a.m. to 1p.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 5p.m. to 11 p.m.; Late Night Happy Hour 9p.m. to11p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Bar Menu available until 1p.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 atime. 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
Feb. 23 Fourth Sundays: Poetry at the Claremont Library, 2p.m., Feb. 23, Claremont United Church of Christ, Louise Roberts Room, 233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont. The Poetry event will feature Bill Ratner and Richard Luftig.
Claremont Museum of Art, 200 W. 1st St., Claremont. The museum is open noon to 4p.m., Friday through Sunday, and from 6p.m. to9p.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 atour 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
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 aprogram 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 aprogram 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 aprogram 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 information, visit colapublib.org or call (909) 861-4978.
Feb. 21 February Sidewalk Sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Feb. 21, Basically BOOKS, 23447 Golden Springs Road, Diamond Bar. Join us for an exciting book sale with interesting books and great prices.
April 26 The 27th annual Wine Soiree and Benefit Auctions, 4p.m. to 7p.m., April 26, Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Ave., Diamond Bar. Organizers are planning an exciting afternoon of community involvement with asouvenir 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 aresource 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, please 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 5p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Parking is at Gate 1onMcKinley Avenue. The museum chronicles more than 50 years of American motorsports history, and is presented by Automobile Club of Southern California. For more information, call (909) 622-2133.
Fairplex Garden Railroad, 11 a.m. to 4p.m., first Sundays, November through July. The popular G-gauge outdoor miniature railroad is located near the Fairplex Grandstand. Parking is at Gate 1onMcKinley Avenue. The trains journey through various eras of California history from the mid-1800s through the years. For more info, call (909) 865-4315.
Historic Trains Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 3p.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 alivestock car. For more information, call (909) 865-4043.
FONTANA
Feb. 13 Auditions for Fontana’s Youth Community Theater production of The Lion King Jr., 4p.m. to 8p.m., Feb. 13, Steelworkers’ Auditorium, 8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana. Open to youth ages 7 to 18. To book an appointment, visit Arts.fontana.org or call (909) 349-6949.
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 avariety of races, including a5KRun, 5K Family Fitness Walk, 5K Race Walk and aChildren’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 onwheels,” Mobile Fresh, can be found 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., Tuesdays in front of City Hall, 8353 Sierra Ave., Fontana; 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Fontana Community Senior Center, 16710 Ceres Ave., Fontana. Mobile Fresh is atraveling 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 astate-of-the-art center and offers free programs, activities and classes for local seniors ages 55 and older. Stop by to get ajump start on your New Year’s resolution to stay healthy and active. Info: seniors.fontana.org or(909) 854-5151.
Fontana Community Senior Center Pickleball games, 8a.m. to 10 a.m., Mondays and Wednesday, Jack Bulik Pavilion, 16581 Filbert St., Fontana. Pickleball is apaddle 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, visit sbclib.org or call (909) 574-4500.
Library Beginners Courses (0-5 Years) Little Builders: ASTEM Program for 3- to 5-Year-Olds: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Handson 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 4p.m. Thursdays. Enjoy great stories, active songs, and fun props and learn aletter 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 astory.
Kid Zone Courses (6-12 Years) Construction Zone: 4p.m. Mondays and Fridays. From Lego creations to paper airplanes, we will construct cool projects as a group or individually.
Storytime for All Ages: 2p.m. Wednesdays.
Learnology Lab: 5p.m. Wednesdays. ASTEM program for children.
Adult Courses Citizenship: 5p.m. Mondays. Covers the process for becoming acitizen.
Basic Computer Classes: 5p.m. Wednesdays.
GLENDORA
March 5 Metro Gold Line community open house, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., March 5, Glendora Library, Bidwell Forum, 140 S. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Ahead of major construction starting late this summer, the Construction Authority invites the public to attend acommunity open house to learn the latest about the project, meet the Kiewit-Parsons JV team and understand how and when construction may impact the community. The station artists will also be available to discuss the public artwork planned. Arrive any time, as no formal presentation is planned.
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 8a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, La Fetra Senior Center, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. The Center is anon-fee program for stroke survivors and their families. This supportive program offers relearning (reading, writing and speech), caregiver support, current events, snacks, resocialization, music, speakers, day field trips, and stroke support. Youare cordially invited to come any Wednesday and observe or participate in part or all of the day’s activities. Youwill 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 amember of the Glendora Historical Society. Become avolunteer 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 6p.m. dinner and activities at 7p.m. For more information, call (951) 809-8410.
LA VERNE
Through February
Orange picking, 9a.m. to 3p.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, call (909) 293-9005 or visit laverneheritage.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.
March 10 Metro Gold Line community open house, 5:30 p.m. to 7:3 p.m., March 10, La Verne Community Center, 3680 D St., La Verne. Ahead of major construction starting late this summer, the Construction Authority invites the public to attend acommunity open house to learn the latest about the project, meet the Kiewit-Parsons JV team and understand how and when construction may impact the community. The station artists will also be available to discuss the public artwork planned. Arrive any time, as no formal presentation is planned.
March 11
California Retired Teachers Association Division 13 meets, 11:15 a.m., March 11, Hillcrest Retirement Community, 2705 Mt. View Drive, La Verne. Focus of the business meeting will be the pre-retirement workshop set for March 12. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by apresentation by Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens on native plants in landscape design. For lunch reservations, call (626) 963-6242.
Ongoing
Windsong Southland Chorale, under the direction of Founder, Dr. Janet Harms, is acommunity choir. This year marks our Silver Jubilee 25th season. We meet 6:30 p.m. to 9p.m., every Monday, LaVerne 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, ahand bell choir, rehearses 5p.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 7p.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 DSt., 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 ESt., La Verne. Donations of plastic bottles and aluminum drinking cans are needed. Proceeds benefit the Roynon Beautification Committee, anon-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 anominal 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.
Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol offers YouAre Not Alone program for La Verne seniors. If you are asenior 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.
The Garden Friends meet 10 a.m. to noon, the second Thursday of the month, at La Verne Community Center, 3660 DSt., La Verne. Join us if you are interested in all facets of home gardening.
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, call (909) 625-8146.
The Pomona Valley Art Association is anonprofit, 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 7p.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 toexpect when delivering your baby and breastfeeding basics. Classes also available in Spanish and Mandarin. Space is limited. To register, call (909) 625-8146.
ONTARIO
Feb. 12
CalRTA Baldy View Division 61 meets for winter luncheon, noon, Feb. 12, Friendship Center of Inland Christian Home, 1950 S. Mountain Ave., Ontario. Abigail Adams (speaker Debbie McIntosh) will speak about her life before and during her years as the wife of John Adams, second president of the United States and mother of the fourth president. For reservations, call Garvetta Hager at (909) 923-5808.
Feb. 17 Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band concert, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 17, Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium, Chaffey High School, 1250 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario. The Show Band and Elks Lodge 1419 of Ontario are proud to present Love Story, aconcert featuring a collection of famous love songs in celebration of Valentine’s Day. For more information, visit showband.net or contact Gabe Petrocelli at gabe@showband.net.
March 13 Ontario Heritage’s 4th annual St. Paddy’s Day Golf Tournament, 7a.m., March 13, Whispering Lakes Golf Course, 2525 E. Riverside, Ontario. Tee time will begin at8a.m., following registration from 7a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Registration includes green fees, cart, golfer goody bag, banquet and awards ceremony. Proceeds will be used for continued historic preservation efforts in Ontario. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Joe Caskey at (909) 732-6352 or joecaskey@ontarioheritage.org. Register online at ontarioheritage.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, 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, visit ccrtix.com or comicconrevolution.com/Ontario.
Ongoing The Clay Yard: ACeramic 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 9a.m. to4:30 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 afour-hour shift once aweek 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. CSt., Ontario, and Colony High Branch Library, 3850 E. Riverside Drive, Ontario. For more information, call the Ovitt Family Community Library at (909) 395-2004 or Colony High Branch Library at (909) 395-2256 or visit ontariocitylibrary.org.
ONTARIO MUSEUM OF
HISTORYAND ART
Ontario Museum of History and Art, 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario. Gallery hours are noon to 4p.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 ajoin 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 aworld-renowned craftsman.
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 to4p.m., Thursday through Sunday, orby special appointment. For more information, call (909) 463-3733.
Exhibition Schedule 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.
South Gallery: calm, centered, calm, torn stitched, knotted. Through March 29. Curated by Cindy Rinne. Agroup 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 atree dofor 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 2toJune 6 Main Gallery: Perspectives -Mid-Valley Arts League. April 2toJune 6. Mid Valley Arts League’s 67th Members’ Exhibition is ajuried exhibition featuring an extraordinary body of work produced by members of all levels. Awide range of subject matter, from representational to non-objective will stretch your imagination and satisfy your artist’s palette.
South Gallery: Perspectives – Honor Court. Mid-Valley Arts League. April 2toJune 6.
May 21 to June 27 Spotlight Gallery: APrimer of Art in Paper –Margaret Goodward. May 21 to June 27. This exhibit displays asampler of the many ways art is created out of paper.
May 28 to Aug. 30 Line Gallery: Wetand 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 3p.m., third Thursday of every month. All interested artists are invited for alife drawing session with alive model. Artists are asked to bring their own supplies and asack lunch. Youdonot need to be amember of CCMA to participate.
POMONA March 11 Metro Gold Line community open house, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., March 11, Palomares Park Community Center, 499 E. Arrow Hwy., Pomona. Ahead of major construction starting late this summer, the Construction Authority invites the public to attend acommunity open house to learn the latest about the project, meet the Kiewit-Parsons JV team and understand how and when construction may impact the community. The station artists will also be available to discuss the public artwork planned. Arrive any time, as no formal presentation is planned.
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 tolearn 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 8a.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 5p.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: amoca.org/juliegreen or (909) 865-3146.
Through April 19 Joanne Hayakawa: AWing and aPrayer 11, through April 19.
Through June 21 New Acquisitions from the Julianne and David Armstrong Collection, through June 21.
March 14toAug. 23 Making In Between: Contemporary Chinese America Ceramics. March 14 to Aug. 23. Reception: 6p.m. to 9p.m., March 14. Talk: 7p.m., March 14.
Ongoing Every month on the second Saturday, Art Walk brings big crowds to the streets of Pomona, 6p.m. to 9p.m. Dozens of galleries host artist receptions for their latest exhibits. Many shops, studios and restaurants stay open late. There isnobetter way to get afeel 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 5p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 9p.m. Thursday and second Saturday, and 2p.m. to4p.m. Sunday. For more information, please call (909) 397-9716.
Classes Portrait Painting, 9a.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, 2p.m. to 5p.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, 4p.m. to 5p.m., Mondays. Ages 6to16. Students will develop their own voice and experience performing with achoir. The story behind the music and art projects are incorporated into the lessons to amplify the fun.
Ongoing Drawing: 3:30 p.m. to 5p.m., Thursdays, for beginners to intermediate artists.
Mic and Dim Lights Poems, Stories, Beats, Life, 8p.m., every first Thursday. People of all types can embrace asafe 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: 1p.m. to2p.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 9a.m. to noon Saturdays. Uninstructed figure drawing from life allows participants to study and draw the figure attheir own pace.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Feb. 14-15 Etiwanda Historical Society Valentines Dinner fundraiser, 8p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Feb. 14, and 6p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Feb. 15, Chaffey Garcia House, 7150 Etiwanda Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. Join us for aspecial evening, with an exquisite meal and beautiful atmosphere inside ahistoric home with antique china, silver and crystal. For reservations, please email TheEtiwandaHIstoricalSociety@gmail.com.
Feb. 20 2020 Mayor’s State of the City Address, 5p.m. to 8p.m., Feb. 20, Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. The City of Rancho Cucamonga presents the Mayor’s State of the City Address, presentation and networking event, which will be followed by appetizers and networking in Celebration Hall at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. For tickets, call the Lewis Family Playhouse Box Office at (909) 477-2752 or visit LewisFamilyPlayhouse.com.
Ongoing Cucamonga Service Station, aRoute 66 historic location, is open as amuseum and gift shop, 10 a.m. to 3p.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 amuseum 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 6p.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, 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 ofthe 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 ahistoric 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 3p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 8810 Hemlock St., Rancho Cucamonga. For more information, 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 information and meeting dates, call Mike at (909) 989-2258 or (909) 240-5731.
Assistance League of the Foothill Communities’ Thrift Shop, 8555 Archibald Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call (909) 484-7853.
SAN DIMAS
Feb. 23 Frank G. Bonelli Park Nature Walks, Feb. 23, Bonelli Park, San Dimas. Join Pomona Valley Audubon Society for atwo-hour nature walk for beginners as well as experts. The diverse habitat makes this agreat place to find Greater Roadrunner, Cactus Wren and California Gnatcatcher, along with raptors and wintering water fowl. For start time and location, visit pomonavalleyaudubon.org.
March 12 Metro Gold Line community open house, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., March 12, Stanley Plummer Community Building, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. Ahead of major construction
