Staff Reports
UPCOMING EVENTS:
David & Margaret Playground
When: Thurs., May 28, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 1350 Third Street, La Verne, 91750
Details: Join volunteers and organizers from David & Margaret Youth & Family Services, Disney, Disney Club Penguin, KaBOOM, and residents of the La Verne community to give local children the play-filled childhood they deserve. The playground is based on the children’s drawings from a special Design Day event held in March.
Contact: David & Margaret Youth & Family Services, (909) 596-5921, ext. 3180
All-Sports Expo
When: Sat., May 30; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Ontario Convention Center.
Details: A day for families, athletes, coaches, trainers, nutritionists and all sports enthusiasts to come together and engage in the latest techniques in training, workouts, college opportunities, financial aid, starting a business and the general love of all sports. Professional athletes will share their experiences.
Contact: Tickets are $10.00, $8.00 (online) and $7.00 (groups of 15 or more). For more information, visit the website at www.thecollegeexpo.org or call NCRF corporate office at (909) 396-0151.
67th Annual Mt. SAC Student Art Show
When: Now through June 4, Tues/Wed/Thurs, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tues, 5 to 7:30 p.m; Special Reception May 14, 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Mt. SAC Art Gallery, Walnut
Details: Annual show featuring the best original work by art, photography and animation students. Free, open to the public.
Contact: Art Gallery, (909) 274-4328.
First Friday Food Trucks
When: June 5; July 3; Aug. 7; Sept. 11; Oct. 2; Nov. 6; Dec. 4
Where: WVUSD, Parking Lot, 880 S. Lemon Ave., Walnut
Details: Enjoy gourmet food, great weather and good friends while supporting education! Truck line-up: The Slummin’ Gourmet; Piaggio; Me So Hungry; Street Food; Bakery Truck.
Summer Smiles – Summer Day Camp 2015
When: June 8 to Aug. 19, Mon. – Fri., 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Mt. Calvary Lutheran School, 23300 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar
Contact: Call Director, John Battaglia, (909) 861-2740, ext. 4
Kids’ Night Out
When: Jun. 20; Jul. 18; 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Chino Youth Museum, 13191 6th St., Chino
Details: Participants enjoy a fun Saturday evening at the Museum while parents enjoy a nice evening out. Art projects, games, dinner – all with a caring staff. Ages 4 to 10. $12 members/$15 general. Pre-registration is required.
Contact: (909) 334.3270 during normal operating hours, Wed. – Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; or visit chinoyouthmuseum.com.
Pomona Inner City Homeless Ministry Dinner
When: The 4th Saturday monthly: June 27, July 25, etc.
Where: First Baptist Church of Pomona, 601 N. Garey Ave., Pomona
Details: Come help serve the homeless and economically disadvantaged at monthly dinners. Volunteers meet in E202 (2nd Floor) at 12 noon for prayer/devotion, followed by orientation, clothing and hygiene kit distribution, and instruction for serving dinner to the homeless. Ministry ends by 4:30 p.m.
Free Summer Lunch Program
When: Mon. – Fri., July 1 to Aug. 21; 12 to 1 p.m. (subject to change on Tues/Thurs).
Where: Community Building Park, 5443 B St., Chino; and Monte Vista Park, 13196 Monte Vista Ave., Chino
Details: Children 18 and younger are welcome to enjoy a free, nutritious lunch with fun activities this summer. The City of Chino is providing this in collaboration with the USDA and the California Department of Education.
Pomona Police Great Campout
When: July 10-11
Where: Pomona Fairplex
Details: Applications are now being accepted for kids ages 9 – 12 to stay overnight in a safe environment promoting responsibility, respect and positive decision making. Limited to 300 registrants. All campers receive a new sleeping bag, dinner and breakfast.
Contact: Applications are being accepted daily at the Pomona Police Department, (909) 620-2318; or at the City Hall Community Program (Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
REGULAR EVENTS:
Alcohol and Addiction Intervention Information
When: Third Tuesday, monthly; 6 p.m.
Where: Aurora Charter Oak Hospital, 1161 E. Covina Blvd., Covina
Details: Free information sessions about the intervention process, a powerful tool to combat alcoholism and addiction. Attendees can expect to learn what the intervention process consists of, when an intervention is appropriate, and what local resources are available. Space is limited and reservations are recommended.
Contact: Call (626) 859-5269, or visit http://www.charteroakhospital.com.
Free Acupuncture for Veterans, Active Military, First Responders
When: Every Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Where: 12598 Central Avenue, Unit 113, Chino, CA 91710.
Cost: Free
Contact: (909) 590-4183 or http://www.healingcirclecommunityacupuncture.com
Jack Newe’s Farmers Market sponsored by SGV Regional Chamber of Commerce
When: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mt. San Antonio College Campus, Parking Lot B, 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut CA 91789
Cost: Free Admission/Parking
Features: Seasonal organic produce, breads and cakes, olive oils, cheese and spreads, a variety of nursery plants, hand-crafted items and jewelry, fresh-popped Kettle Corn and grilled food plates.
Contact: (909) 869-0701