STAFF REPORTS

UPCOMING EVENTS:

WALNUT TRAVELS TO SAN ANTONIO WINERY IN LOS ANGELES
When: Tuesday, Feb. 11
Cost: $40 per person
Details: Must be 21 years of age or older. Participants will have a tour of the facility and wine tasting. A delectable lunch will also be prepared from the Winery’s restaurant, Maddalena’ Trattoria
Contact: Walnut Senior Center at (909) 598-6200

A PRELUDE TO SPRING CONCERT: WHS CHOIR
When: Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.
Where: Walnut High School Performing Arts Center, 400 N. Pierre Road in Walnut.
Tickets: http://www.seatyourself.biz.

FIRST ANNUAL WEST COVINA LANTERN FESTIVAL
When: Feb. 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Hong Kong Plaza, 935 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina
The City of West Covina is excited to be partnering with Honk Kong Plaza for the City’s Inaugural Lantern Festival. On Saturday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. there will be a special lantern lighting ceremony and raffle. The festival will include activities for children, pony rides, music, a petting zoo, a magician, dance performances, raffle prizes, food and exhibitor booths.
Contact: Community Services Department at (626) 939-8430 or visit http://www.westcovina.org.

2014 CHINESE NEW YEAR CONCERT
When: Sunday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Mt. San Antonio College Clarke Theater, 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut
Cost: Free
Details: The String and Bamboo Orchestra in collaboration with the Chineses America Association of Walnut, is hosting a night of classical Chinese music to celebrate the Year of the Horse and honor the Chinese cultural heritage.
Contact: (909) 581-9377 or go to stringandbamboomusic.com

SAN GABRIEL ORCHID HOBBYISTS MEETING
When: Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Los Angeles Co. Arboretum, 301 No. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia Ca 91106
Details: This month’s speaker is Fred Clarke of Sunset Valley Orchids and he will speak at 8 p.m. He will be talking about Cattleyahs. Guests are welcome
Contact: http://www.SGVOH.org

iPAD INTRODUCTION AT DIMOND BAR LIBRARY
When: Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.
Where: Diamond Bar Library, 21800 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar
Cost: Free
Details: A special hands-on class for the novice iPad user. Learn from expert Jason Galeener, how to connect to Wi-Fi, use built in applications, take pictures, download apps and general tips and tricks for using your iPad more effectively. Please bring your charged-up iPad and a County of Los Angeles Public Library card.
Contact: http://www.facebook.com/DiamondBarLib or http://www.colapublib.org/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=50860

WALNUT SENIOR CENTER JUST DESSERTS BAKING CONTEST
When: Thursday, Feb. 27 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m..
Where: Walnut Senior Center, located at 21215 La Puente Rd. in Walnut
Cost: $2 for seniors and $3 for all others per dessert
Details: Contest is open to all ages. Contestants will have the opportunity to enter their best dessert to be judged and receive a prize. Registration forms available at Walnut Senior Center.
Contact: Walnut Senior Center at (909) 598-6200
FUTURE EVENTS:

WALNUT TRIP TO “I LOVE LUCY” – LIVE ON STAGE
When: Saturday, March 22
Where: Orange County Performing Arts Center
Cost: $75 per person
Details: Our motor coach will drop you at South Coast Plaza for lunch on your own, and then whisk you to your show at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.
Contact: Walnut Senior Center at (909) 598-6200

DB BRIDAL SHOW
When: March 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue in Diamond Bar
Contact: (909) 839-7066 or visiting diamondbarca.gov/bridalshow

FREE FIREFIGHTER PREPARATORY SEMINAR
When: Mar. 29 and May 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break
Where: Western University, 309 E. 2nd Street, Pomona
Details: Seminar presented by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. This is a one-day overview about what to expect from the hiring process. Registration is required to attend. Register online at fire.lacounty.gov, and bring your confirmation form to the seminar. Seating is limited to those who register.
More info: fire.lacounty.gov

21ST ANNUAL DIAMOND BAR LIBRARY WINE SOIREE
When: Sunday, April 27
Where: Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue in Diamond Bar
Details: Come, bring your friends and neighbors, and join this festive and exciting afternoon with delicious food from local restaurants, great wine from the Jerry Mead New World International Wine Competition, music, and exciting book, silent and live auctions. Advertisements are also available in our beautiful annual program. A unique souvenir wine glass and program are included with each ticket. All of the proceeds go directly to your local community library.
Cost: Tickets are $50 per person in advance and $60 at the door.
Contact: (909) 861-2002
WEEKLY EVENTS:

BOOKSTORE BLOWOUT
Where: Twice Sold Tale Bookstore located at the Walnut Library, La Puente Road, Walnut CA 91789
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Details: All books and media: any four items for $1. $1 minimum purchase.
Contact: (909) 595-0757 or email the.walnut.library@mac.com.

RESOURCES FOR THE CLASSROOM DAYS AT BASICALLY BOOKS
When: second Tuesdays of every month.
Where: Basically BOOKS locations: at 23447 Golden Springs Road, Diamond Bar and at the Diamond Bar Library: 21800 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar.
Details: Books and education videos will be offered at special discounts for teachers at all levels. Teachers can sign up at either Basically BOOKS locations or email BasicallyBOOKS@aol.com to join these special teacher appreciate afternoons.

FREE ACUPUNCTURE FOR VETERENS, ACTIVE MILITARY, FIRST RESPONDERS
When: Every Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Where: 12598 Central Ave. 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: Admission and parking free
Features: seasonal organic produce, breads and cakes, olive oils, cheese and spreads, a variety of nursery plants, hand-crafted items and jewelry, and fresh-popped Kettle corn and grilled food plates.
Contact: (909) 869-0701
WALNUT MEETINGS:
City Council Meeting
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month 7 p.m.
Where: Walnut Council Chambers in the new City Hall: 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut CA 91789
Planning Commission Meeting
When: 1st Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Where: Walnut Council Chambers in the new City Hall: 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut CA 91789
Parks & Recreation Commission
When: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Where: Walnut Council Chambers in the new City Hall: 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut CA 91789

Senior Commission Meeting
When: 1st Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.
Where: Walnut Council Chambers in the new City Hall: 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut CA 91789

Youth Advisory Commission Meeting
When: 2nd Monday of each month at 5 p.m.
Where: Walnut Council Chambers in the new City Hall: 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut CA 91789.

DIAMOND BAR MEETINGS:
City Council Meeting
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Temporary relocation in the City Hall Windmill Community Room: 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar CA 91765.

Planning Commission Meeting
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m.
Where: Diamond Bar City Hall, Windmill Community Room: 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar CA 91765

Diamond Bar Lions Club Breakfast Meeting
When: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Where: Diamond Bar Golf Course: 22751 E. Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar CA 91765.
Contact info: (909) 861-0142.

Toastmaster Club Meeting
When: Every Monday from 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Where: Caltrans – Office of Bridge Design South 2, Conference Room: 21073 Pathfinder Road Suite 200, Diamond Bar CA 91765
Contact info: (714) 421-3701.

CHINO HILLS MEETINGS:
City Council Meeting
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
Where: Chino Hills City Council Chambers, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills CA 91709

Planning Commission Meeting
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Where: Chino Hills City Council Chambers, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills CA 91709

Public Works Commission
When: 1st Wednesdays of the month
Where: Chino Hills City Council Chambers, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills CA 91709

Parks and Recreation Commission
When: 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m.
Where: Chino Hills City Council Chambers, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills CA 91709.