Racing champion Kyle Busch will attend the Walk of Fame, 11:10 a.m. to 11:35 a.m., Feb. 28, Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. The event will take place outside Gate B at the east end of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Fan Zone. Busch is a 2019 Auto Club 400 winner and 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. For more information, visit autoclubspeedway.com.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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.
March 13 West End Auxiliary of Children’s Fund’s Champions for Children Gala, 6
p.m., March 13, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport, 222 N.
Vineyard Ave., Ontario. The evening will feature live and silent
auctions, guest speaker Christian Okoye and honorees Dr. James Q.
Hammond and Gary and Sue Ovitt. For reservations and more information,
call (909) 899-6797.
July 25-26 Tickets on sale now for Trolls LIVE! Tour, 10
a.m. and 2:30 p.m., July 25-26, Toyota Arena, 4000 E. Ontario Center
Parkway, Ontario. Get ready for another hair-raising adventure when
Poppy, Branch and all their Trolls friends come to life on stage in
Trolls LIVE! Jam-packed with epic music, glitter, humor and happiness.
For tickets and more information, visit TrollsLIVE.com or
ticketmaster.com.
AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
Auto Club Speedway is located at 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. For a full schedule of events and more information, please visit autoclubspeedway.com.
Feb. 27 NASCAR Hauler Parade and Viewing Area, 3
p.m. to 5 p.m. Viewing Area in Lot 1, and parade at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 27.
For more information and for tickets, call (800) 944-7223 or visit
autoclubspeedway.com/HaulerParade.
Feb. 29 Rising star, 12-year-old Teri Williams to perform National Anthem at NASCAR Xfinity Series 300 race, 11:50 a.m., Feb. 29. The singer, who goes by Teri the Star, will perform during the pre-race ceremony.
March 1 Pryor and Lee to perform at NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 race, 9:20 a.m. to 10 a.m., March 1, main stage in the Fan Zone.
Eight-year-old Malea Emma returns to perform National Anthem at Auto Club 400, 11:50 a.m., March 1.
Ongoing Exotics Racing, every
weekend. Drive your own choice of exotic cars on a race track including
Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Nissan GTR, Porsche and Audi with
1-on-1 coaching from driving instructors. For more information, visit
exoticsracing.com.
CalSpeed Karting, daily.
From pinnacle level competitive karting and arrive and drive racing to
karting schools and corporate entertainment, CalSpeed is an outdoor
karting center. For more information, visit calspeedkarting.com.
AZUSA Ongoing Azusa-Glendora Soroptimist Club meets
noon, first and third Tuesdays, Peppertree Café, 1020 E. Route 66,
Glendora. Soroptimist means “Best for Women,” and the club stays within
the mission of a global volunteer organization working to improve the
lives of women and girls. For more information, contact President
Shannon Lancaster at shannongirl54@verizon.net.
CHINO April 15 18th annual Corn Feed Run Car Show and Cruise, 10
a.m. to 1 p.m., April 15, Chino Hills City Hall lawn, parking lot and
surrounding streets, 13220 Central Ave., Chino. More than 900 vehicles
expected. Open to all pre-1975 cars and all working show trucks. Open
header contest, vendors, trophies, raffle, food and music. Proceeds
benefit local youth and senior charities of the Chino Kiwanis. For more
information, please contact Walt Pocock at cornfeedrun@aol.co, chinokiwanis.com or (909) 591-4162. For vendor space, email nickCFR20@gmail.com.
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 March 20
20th annual Water Conservation Design-a-Sign Contest entries due, 4
p.m., March 20, City Hall, Recreation Office, 14000 City Center Drive,
Chino Hills. Open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Participants will use their art skills to create a sign which depicts
this year’s water conservation theme, “Every Drop Counts.” For more
information, call (909) 364-2700.
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 Drive, Chino Hills. For more
information, visit chinohills.org/TrackandField, please call (909)
364-2727 or (909) 548-4942.
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 Feb. 24
Democratic Club of Claremont meets, 7
p.m., Feb. 24, Pilgrim Place, Napier Commons Room, 660 Avery Road,
Claremont. Andrea Moreno, a member of Los Angeles County District One
Supervisor Hilda Solis’ staff, will discuss the 2020 Census. The program
is open to the public. For more information, contact Carolee Monroe at
(909) 626-8122 or jackncarolee@verizon.net.
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, 1601 Monte Vista
Ave., Claremont. The class will review the benefits of taking statin
drugs and their side effects. RSVP at forhealthandliving.com/ivhpevents
or please call (800) 886-4471.
March 1 Pomona Valley Audubon Society, 8
a.m., March 1, Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave.,
Claremont. A skilled Audubon member will lead the group. Bring
binoculars and meet at the entrance.
Organist Thomas Mellan clarinetist Espen Nystog Aas and violinist Orest Smovzh will perform, 4 p.m., March 1, Claremont United Church of Christ, 233 Harrison Ave., Claremont.
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 Blvd., Claremont. The meeting is open to the
public. Upcoming dates: April 10, May 8 and June 5. For more
information, visit PVAA.US.
March 7 Chris Darrow Remembered, 6
p.m. to 9 p.m., March 7, Garner House, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd.,
Claremont. Join us for a tribute to artist and musical legend Chris
Darrow, who passed away in January. The evening will be a joyfilled
celebration of his life, featuring an exhibition and installation of
artifacts.
Ongoing Guided Walking Tours of the historic Claremont Village, 10
a.m. to noon, the first Saturday of the month. Meet at Claremont Depot,
200 W. First St., Claremont. For reservations, please call (909)
621-0848.
Free blood pressure checks, 8:30
a.m. to 10 a.m., every second Thursday 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 please 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 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. For more information,
contact 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. Info: call (909) 624-6395 or email jerrymaury@yahoo.com.
CLAREMONT LIBRARY Feb. 23 Fourth Sundays: Poetry at the Claremont Library, 2
p.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.
Feb. 29 Friends of the Claremont Library On the Same Page Event: Visit the Denison Library at Scripps College, 10
a.m., Feb. 29, Denison Library, Scripps College, 1090 Columbia Ave.,
Claremont. The Dennison Library is a hidden gem in Claremont. It is also
home to the papers of former Scripps Professor and iconographer of the
LA Public Library, Hartley Burr Alexander.
March 7 Group discussion of The Library Book, 10
a.m., March 7, Claremont Library. Pomona College Professor Anthony Shay
will lead an all-in discussion of Susan Orlean’s powerful best-seller.
March 24 The Library Book author Susan Orlean, in conversation with KCRW Press Play host Madeleine Brand, 7
p.m., March 24, Garrison Theater Scripps College, 241 E. 10th St.,
Claremont. Tickets are free but are required for attendance. To register
for tickets, visit bit.ly/OrleanOTSP.
Claremont Museum of Art, 200
W. 1st St., Claremont. The museum is open noon to 4 p.m., Friday
through Sunday, and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Saturday of every
month for the Art Walk. For more information, visit
claremontmuseum.org.
Through April 11 Helen Rae and Artists of Tierra del Sol bring their unique vision to the Claremont Museum of Art, noon
to 4 p.m., Friday through Saturday, through April 11, 200 W. First St.,
Claremont. The exhibition, Vanguard: Origins of Tierra del Sol Arts in
Claremont featuring Helen Rae, represents 15 artists from the Claremont
years whose remarkable creative expressions have influenced and enriched
contemporary art in Southern California and beyond. For more
information, visit 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 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, please 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, call (909) 861-4978 or visit colapublib.org.
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. Info: 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. For more information, call (909) 622-2133.
Fairplex Garden Railroad, 11
a.m. to 4 p.m., first Sundays, November through July. The popular
G-gauge outdoor miniature railroad is located near the Fairplex
Grandstand. Parking is at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. The trains journey
through various eras of California history from the mid-1800s through
the years. For more info, call (909) 865-4315.
Historic Trains Exhibit, 10
a.m. to 3 p.m., second weekend of the month, near Gate 17. See the
Union Pacific Centennial DD40X diesel-powered locomotive, which measures
nearly 100 feet in length. The complete historical museum includes the
original Arcadia Station built in 1895 and moved to Fairplex in 1969,
along with seven locomotives, a trolley car, Pullman car, caboose and a
livestock car. For more info, please call (909) 865-4043.
FONTANA Through March 3 Drop off mail-in ballots, 8
a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, through March 3, City Clerk’s
Office in Fontana City Hall, 8353 Sierra Ave., Fontana. For more
information, please call (909) 350-7602.
March 13-15 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), 6:30
p.m. to 9:30 p.m., March 13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 14-15, Fontana
Emergency Operations Center, 17005 Upland Ave., Fontana. CERT teaches
participants how to safely care for their family, neighbors and self before,
during and after a disaster. For more information, please contact
Emergency Services Officer Aminah Mears at (909) 356-2526 or visit
Fontana.org.
Through June 6 Online registration open for 65th annual Fontana Days Runs, set
for June 6. All level runners from beginners to experienced are
encouraged to register. The family-friendly fitness centered event
offers a variety of races, including a 5K Run, 5K Family Fitness Walk,
5K Race Walk and a Children’s Half Mile Dash. For registration and more
information, visit FontanaDaysRun.org or call (909) 349-6900.
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 state of-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,
please 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: 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 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 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. Arrive any time, as no formal
presentation is planned.
March 14 Pi Day celebration, 11
a.m. to 2 p.m., March 14, Glendora Museum, 314 N. Glendora Ave.,
Glendora. The Glendora Historical Society invites you to join the
celebration. In honor of Pi (3, 1, 4 ad infinitum) pie will be served.
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.
March 10 Metro Gold Line community open house, 5:30
p.m. to 7:30 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 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. 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 a
presentation by Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens on native plants in
landscape design. For lunch reservations, please call (626) 963-6242.
April 11 Roynon Elementary School Beautification Yard Sale, 7
a.m. to noon, April 11, Roynon Elementary School library parking lot,
6th and D streets, La Verne. Find your next treasure and help a great
cause. All proceeds benefit beautification projects at Roynon Elementary
School. Donations of gently-used clothes, books, household items and
other miscellaneous items will be collected the day before, from 2 p.m.
to 5 p.m., Friday, April 10, near the library parking lot. For more
information, please call (909) 560-4513 or (951) 285-2638.
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, please 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 March 13 Ontario Heritage’s 4th annual St. Paddy’s Day Golf Tournament, 7
a.m., March 13, Whispering Lakes Golf Course, 2525 E. Riverside,
Ontario. Tee time will begin at 8 a.m., following registration from 7
a.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, 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, 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.
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 March 22 Spotlight Gallery: Twice Removed – Lauren Verdugo. Through March 22. Inspired by the work of Sam Maloof and other midcentury studio furniture makers.
Through March 28 South Gallery: calm, centered, calm, torn stitched, knotted. Through
March 28. 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.
Through March 29 Main Gallery: Sam Maloof, Native Son: Shaping Wood, Shaping Artists. Through March 29.
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.
PASADENA March 3
Local author celebrates new book with special needs character, 6:30
p.m., March 3, Frostig School, 971 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena.
Margaret Finnegan will read from her book, We Could Be Heroes, and
participate in a panel discussion about representation of children with
special needs. The event is free and open to the public. Proceeds from
all book sales at the event will go to Frostig School. For more
information, call (626) 791-1255 or visit frostigschool.org.
POMONA March 7 Casa Colina’s Tribute to Courage Gala, March
7, Sheraton Fairplex Hotel and Conference Center, 601 W. McKinley Ave.,
Pomona. The gala will honor the courage and perseverance of those
recovering from traumatic injury and illness. Casa Colina’s largest
fundraiser, this annual black-tie event attracts prominent figures from
healthcare, entertainment, business and local government. Honored this
year will be Paralympic athlete and adaptive sports pioneer David Kiley.
Actor, writer and director Bonnie Hunt will host the event. For
tickets, sponsorship or more information, email foundation@casacolina.org, call (909) 596-7733, ext. 2260, or visit casacolina.org/tribute.
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 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. 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 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 Feb. 23 Julie Green: Flown Blue, 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 largescale
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: A Wing and a Prayer 11, through April 19.
Through June 21 New Acquisitions from the Julianne and David Armstrong Collection, through June 21.
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;
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 information, contact Kim Zolotar at (909) 904-0352
or awzmom@yahoo.com.
The John Rains House is open for tours. John
Rains, a businessman and grape grower, had the home built in 1860 and
it is now a historic site of the San Bernardino County Museum. He lived
there with his wife, Maria Merced, and their children. The house is open
for tours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 8810 Hemlock
St., Rancho Cucamonga. For more info, call (909) 989-4970.
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, please call
Mike at (909) 989-2258 or (909) 240-5731.
Assistance League of the Foothill Communities’ Thrift Shop, 8555
Archibald Ave., Rancho Cucamonga. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday
through Saturday. For more info, call (909) 484-7853.
SAN DIMAS Feb. 23 Frank G. Bonelli Park Nature Walks, Feb.
23, Bonelli Park, 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 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 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. Arrive any time, as no formal
presentation is planned.
Retirement information session for teachers, 4
p.m. to 6 p.m., March 12, Bonita Unified School District Education
Board Room, 115 W. Allen Ave., San Dimas. Hosted by the California
Retired Teachers Association, Pomona Valley Division 13. RSVP by March 5
to https://forms.gle/t1o2QhQuCLVvMDEW7.
March 22 Frank G. Bonelli Park Nature Walks, March
22, Bonelli Park, 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 start time and location, visit pomonavalleyaudubon.org.
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. Info: themathdoctor24@yahoo.com or mairzie@verizon.net.
La Verne/San Dimas Meals on Wheels. Volunteers
are needed to help with the delivery of meals Monday through Friday.
Most volunteers work only once a week, and are needed from 11 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Donations made to Meals on Wheels help the recipients who
need help in paying for their meals. For more info, call (909) 596-1828.
San Dimas Historical Society, the Walker House, 121
N. San Dimas Ave., San Dimas. The San Dimas Historical Society
preserves the history of San Dimas by bringing together those interested
in local history.
Office and Archives: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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