Helen Rae and Artists of Tierra del Sol bring their unique vision to the Claremont Museum of Art, noon to 4 p.m., Friday through Saturday, through April 11, 200 W. First St., Claremont. The exhibition, Vanguard: Origins of Tierra del Sol Arts in Claremont featuring Helen Rae, represents 15 artists from the Claremont years whose remarkable creative expressions have influenced and enriched contemporary art in Southern California and beyond. For moreinformation, visit http://claremontmuseum.org.
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Through March 15 Sister Act, 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 15, Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Broadway at the Gardens presents Sister Act, a feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film and filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing, and a poignant story. For tickets and more information, visit lewisfamilyplayhouse.com or call (909) 477-2752 or (877) 858-8422.
March 10, March 11, March 12 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 at each of the stations. Arrive any time, as no formal presentation is planned. Additional meetings will be held at the same on 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 info, please visit autoclubspeedway.com.
Ongoing Exotics Racing, every weekend. Drive your own choice of exotic cars on a race track including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Nissan GTR, Porsche and Audi with 1-on-1 coaching from driving instructors. Info: visit exoticsracing.com.
CalSpeed Karting, daily. From pinnacle level competitive karting and arrive and drive racing to karting schools and corporate entertainment, CalSpeed is an outdoor karting center. Info: calspeedkarting.com.
AZUSA Ongoing Azusa-Glendora Soroptimist Club meets noon, first and third Tuesdays, Peppertree Café, 1020 E. Route 66, Glendora. Soroptimist means “Best for Women,” and the club stays within the mission of a global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls. Info: President Shannon Lancaster at shannongirl54@verizon.net.
CHINO March 21 Chino Cultural Palooza, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., March 21, Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Ave., Chino. The festival highlights the varied cultures that call Chino home, and will feature entertainment, shopping, food and cultural activities from around the world. For more information, call (909) 334-3258 or visit cityofchino.org/events.
March 23-27 Registration open for Chino’s Spring Camp, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, March 23 to March 27, Monte Vista Park, 13196 Monte Vista Ave., Chino. Sign up for the full week or just the days you need. Spring Camp will offer fun recreational activities, arts and crafts, games, and a field trip to Mt. SAC’s farm. For more info, call (909) 334-3528.
April 5 Chino Brew and Chew, noon to 5 p.m., April 5, Chino Fairgrounds, Chino. The event is the main fundraiser for the Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley, Inc. For tickets and more information, visit chinobrewandchew.eventbrite.com or call (909) 718-3225.
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, 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 12, March 19, March 26, April 2 Meet with 2020 Census representative, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., March 12, March 19, March 26 and April 2, Chino Hills City Hall, Community Room, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills. Residents can stop by City Hall for a one-on-one or small group Census 101 presentation and learn about the importance of the 2020 Census, how it works, the timeline for the project and additional details. For more information, call (909) 908-7954 or visit 2020Census.gov.
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, please visit chinohills.org/TrackandField or call (909) 364-2727 or (909) 548-4942.
April 3 Applications due for student member of Parks and Recreation Commission, April 3. The position is open to Ayala and Chino Hills high school juniors and seniors. Applications are available at each high school, online at chinohills.org/ParksandRecApplication, and at City Hall, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills. For more information, call (909) 364-2620.
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 March 9 Shakespeare Club meets, 2 p.m., March 9, Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. Guest lecturer Lance Davis will speak about “Imogen: A Comic Fairy Tale for Adults.” The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Lucy Lynch at lucylynch@aol.com or (909) 717-1109.
March 13 Mountainside Master Chorale, Mt. San Antonio Chamber Singers and La Verne University Chamber Singers in concert, 3:30 p.m., March 15, Claremont United Church of Christ, 233 Harrison Ave., Claremont. Enjoy a performance of Robert Cohen’s Alzheimer’s Stories and Requiem for the Living by Dan Forest. A special pre-concert presentation about the work and Alzheimer’s will be offered by Cohen. For tickets and more information, visit mountainsidemasterchorale.org or call (714) 536-2541. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Democratic Club of Claremont meets, 11:45 a.m., March 13, Eddie’s Italian Eater, 1065 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Peter Weinberger, publisher of the Claremont Courier, will be the guest speaker. For more information, contact Carolee Monroe at jackncarolee@verizon.net.
March 14 Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra performs, 11 a.m., March 14, Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. The CYMO, conducted by Jorge Luis Uzcategui, will present A Concert for Children and feature Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten. For concert or audition information, visit rjscymo@aol.com or cymo.org, or call (909) 624-3614.
March 15 Claremont Symphony Orchestra performs, 3:30 p.m., March 15, Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College, 150 E. 4th St., Claremont. The concert will feature music that evokes the landscapes and cultures of Italy, Spain, England and France. For more information, visit ClaremontSO.org or call (909) 596-5979.
March 21 Claremont Chorale presents She Shall Have Music, 3 p.m., March 21, Claremont Presbyterian Church, 1111 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. For tickets and more information, visit claremontchorale.org.
March 28 The League of Women Voters-Mt. Baldy Area meets, 10 a.m. to noon, March 28, Hughes Center, Padua Room, 1700 N. Danbury Road, Claremont. The topic for this quarterly meeting will be mental health. There will also be some discussion about LWV’s recent program on homelessness. The public is invited. For more information, visit lwvmtbaldy.org, email info@lwvmtbaldyarea.org or call (909) 626-9457.
April 5 Newcomers Access Center’s gala benefit dinner and silent auction, 5 p.m., April 5, Pilgrim Place, 665 Avery Road, Claremont. All proceeds benefit local refugee families. For tickets and more information, visit newcomersaccesscenter.org or call (909) 455-3248.
April 19 Claremont Eclectic: A Tour of Six Local Gardens, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., April 19. Join us for a chance to see some creative Claremont gardens, talk to the owners, and get some inspiration for your own garden. Tickets are available at claremontgardenclub.org. For more information, email info@claremontgardenclub.org or call (909) 621-6381.
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.
Toastmasters Club #12 meets, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Mondays, Claremont Manor, 650 Harrison Ave., Claremont. Improve your public speaking and build leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment. For more information, call (909) 596-2911 or visit 12.toastmastersclub.org.
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, call (800) 886-4471 or visit forhealthandliving.com/ivhpevents.
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. Info: call (909) 399-5488.
Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, rain or shine, at Harvard Avenue at West 2nd Street. The Farmers & Artisans Market was founded in 1996 to connect California farmers and artisans to the local community. More than 100 grower and artisan members share goods and services throughout the year. For more information, please call manager Oscar G. DeLeon at (714) 345-3087.
Tutti Mangia Italian Grill, 102 Harvard Ave., Claremont, at First Street Friday/Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Late Night Happy Hour 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Bar Menu available until 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday featuring $2 Oyster Shooters and $2.50 Caprese Sliders.
Kiwanis Club of Claremont meets noon, Thursdays, St. Ambrose Church Fellowship Hall, 830 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont. The mission of Kiwanis is to serve the children of the world, one community, and one child at a time. Info: Jess Swick at (909) 621-2996. Also, the Kiwanis invites community residents interested in becoming readers for the club’s Read Me program in preschool classrooms. For more information, call (909) 624-6395 or email jerrymaury@yahoo.com.
CLAREMONT LIBRARY March 14 Repujado workshop, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., March 14. Learn about an ancient Mexican folk art tradition, and make an art piece in this tradition to take home.
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.
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, 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. For more information, visit dblibraryfriends.org.
Diamond Bar Friends of the Library Board Meetings are held at 8:30 a.m., the last Saturday of most months. Visitors are always welcome. To confirm time, please email kathleennewe@gmail.com.
Ongoing Satellite wagering from Southern California tracks, opens at 11 a.m. daily at Finish Line Sports Grill, Gate 12 on White Avenue. Air conditioning, big screen TVs, and food and drinks are available.
The Wally Parks National Hot Rod Association Motorsports Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Parking is at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. The museum chronicles more than 50 years of American motorsports history, and is presented by Automobile Club of Southern California. Info: (909) 622-2133.
Fairplex Garden Railroad, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., first Sundays, November through July. The popular G-gauge outdoor miniature railroad is located near the Fairplex Grandstand. Parking is at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. The trains journey through various eras of California history from the mid-1800s through the years. For more 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 information, please call (909) 865-4043.
FONTANA 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, visit Fontana.org or contact Emergency Services Officer Aminah Mears at (909) 356-2526.
March 30 to April 8 Fontana Senior Regional Games, March 30 to April 8. The 2020 Fontana Senior Regional Games offer seniors ages 50 and older an opportunity to have fun competing and celebrating health. Register at the Fontana Community Senior Center, 16710 Ceres Ave., Fontana. Locations and times vary per event. Registration is open through March 23. For more information, call (909) 854-5151 or visit seniors.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 stateof-the-art center and offers free programs, activities and classes for local seniors ages 55 and older. Stop by to get a jump start on your New Year’s resolution to stay healthy and active. For more information, call (909) 854-5151 or visit seniors.fontana.org.
Fontana Community Senior Center Pickleball games, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Mondays and Wednesday, Jack Bulik Pavilion, 16581 Filbert St., Fontana. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. For more information, 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 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.
Azusa-Glendora Soroptimist to hold Dream It, Be It workshop for high school students, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 14, American Legion Hall, Glendora. Open to all juniors and seniors who in Azusa, Charter Oak and Glendora school districts. For more information, please call Shannon Lancaster at (626) 482-9886.
May 2 The Glendora Welfare Association’s 6th annual fundraiser at Rubel Castle, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., May 2, 844 N. Live Oak Ave., Glendora. Enjoy dinner, live entertain, live and silent auctions and more. For tickets, visit GWAtickets.com. For more information, call GWA President Matt Bartlett at (626) 221-8252.
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 March 8 Spirit of Ireland, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., March 8, University of La Verne, Ann and Steve Morgan Auditorium, 1950 3rd St., La Verne. Enjoy an evening of Irish jigs, reels ad hornpipe. Traditional Irish dancing will be provided by award-winning dancers from the Tamora School of Irish Dance.
March 9 La Verne Historical Society presents a look at early California history: Eulalia Perez: Her Life and Times, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., March 9, Hillcrest Meeting House, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne. Historian Roberta H. Martinez will tell us about the life and times of Eulalia Perez de Guillen Marine, a cook and midwife during the time of Governor Pio Pico. She is one of only two nonclergy buried in the courtyard of Mission San Gabriel. The meeting is open to all.
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-andgreet 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 info, 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.
March 16 The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band presents Rhapsody in Blue, 7:30 p.m., March 16, Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium, Chaffey High School, 1250 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario. For more information, please visit showband.net.
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.
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.
Through May 24 Line Gallery: Time for Trees. Through 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.
May 28 to Aug. 30 Line Gallery: Wet and Wild. May 28 to Aug. 30. As summer approaches, we look forward to journeying to the cooler temperatures at the California Coast. Enjoy this beauty with works from our collection.
Ongoing Life Drawing at CCMA. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., third Thursday of every month. All interested artists are invited for a life drawing session with a live model. Artists are asked to bring their own supplies and a sack lunch. You do not need to be a member of CCMA to participate.
POMONA 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 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 and second Saturday, and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (909) 397-9716.
Classes Portrait Painting, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Mondays. Uninstructed life painting or drawing session with clothed/ costumed model resuming same seated pose all day.
All Levels Painting Studio, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays. For ages 15 and up. Homeschoolers welcome. This painting class is designed with flexibility and individual artistic growth in mind.
dA Youth Voices, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays. Ages 6 to 16. Students will develop their own voice and experience performing with a choir. The story behind the music and art projects are incorporated into the lessons to amplify the fun.
Ongoing Drawing: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays, for beginners to intermediate artists.
Mic and Dim Lights Poems, Stories, Beats, Life, 8 p.m., every first Thursday. People of all types can embrace a safe environment for expression. Ranging from novice to seasoned spoken word poets to live art, this monthly event is both welcoming and nostalgic.
Saturdays - Clay: Adults 16 and older: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; children 6-15: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Students learn what clay is and how it has been used throughout history and in today’s world. They will also create projects using various building methods such as slab construction, pinch-pot and coil building.
Saturday Painting: The painting course is designed with flexibility and individual artistic growth in mind. The studio provides an instructionbased painting environment in which students can choose and carry out their own assignments. No previous painting experience required.
Life Drawing: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Uninstructed figure drawing from life allows participants to study and draw the figure at their own pace.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA Ongoing Cucamonga Service Station, a Route 66 historic location, is open as a museum and gift shop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday to Sunday, 9670 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga. It was built in 1915 and later restored by the Route 66 Inland Empire California Association. Cucamonga Service Station reopened as a museum in 2015, winning the 2016 California Preservation Design Award. Info: route66ieca.org.
Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America West End Lodge meets 6 p.m., second Wednesdays. If you are Italian or just love all things Italian, we would love to meet you and tell you about our organization. We invite you to join us at one of our meetings. For more info or for current meeting location, call 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 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., Wedn
