STAFF REPORTS

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Discover How to Become A “Road Scholar” with Free Seminar

When: April 7, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Where: Air Quality Management District, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar

Details: Come to this free seminar and learn about Road Scholar – America’s first, and world’s largest educational, not-for-profit travel organization for adults. The speaker will be Jill Swaim.

Contact: Diamond Bar/Walnut Branch of American Association of University Women at diamondbarwalnut-ca.aauw.net

 

2014 Public Health Expo

When: April 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument (Olvera Street) at 125 Paseo de la Plaza

Details: FREE health screenings, free pet vaccinations, and services. Learn about: immunizations, women’s health, nutrition, and other health information. Live entertainment: Mariachi Los Toros, Groov3 dancing, yoga, and more.

Contact: dial 2-1-1 or visit http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov.

 

Diamond Bar Birthday Celebration

When: Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Pantera Park, 738 Pantera Drive, Diamond Bar

Contact: (909) 839-7000

 

DBHS Spring Musical “The Pirates of Penzance”

When: April 24, 25, 26 and May 1,2, 3 at 7 p.m.

Where: DBHS Theatre at 21400 E. Pathfinder Road in Diamond Bar

Details: Tickets sales are available at http://www.seatyourself.biz/dbhsdrama. Sections B, C, D: Adults are $18, Students w/ID are $15. Sections A, E:  Adults are $15, Students w/ID are $12.

Contact: Beatrice Casagran at (909) 594-1405 ext. 33276

 

Diamond Bar AYSO: Registration ages 4 to 18 years of age.

When:  April 24, May, May 15, and June 3, 2014 at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Pantera Park

Details: Please visit DBAYSO.ORG for registration procedures for both volunteers and players ages 4 to 18.

Contact: Greg M. Busch, R31_Safety@dbayso.org

 

21th Annual Diamond Bar Library Wine Soirée

When: Sunday, April 27

Where: Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue in Diamond Bar

Details: An afternoon of delicious food from local restaurants, great wine from the Jerry Mead New World International Wine Competition, music, and exciting book, silent and live auctions. 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

 

FUTURE EVENTS:

Walnut Senior Center Peddler’s Market

When: May 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Walnut Senior Center

Details: Residents are encouraged to clean out those cupboards, closets, garages and become a vendor at the annual Peddler’s Market. Vendors may purchase two full parking spaces for $35 or three full parking spaces for $50.

Contact: Kim Watts at the Walnut Senior Center at 909-598-6200.

 

OPARC’s Heart and Sole: Fun Run 1K/5K and health fair

When: June 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Ruben S. Ayala Park, 5575 Edison Ave., Chino CA 91710

Cost: Entry fee for runners/walkers is $20, inspiration signs are $50, vendor booths are $150 and additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Free parking

Details: OPARC, a 501(c)(3) organization that trains, employs an serves the mentally disabled community. Food vendors, vendor booths, participant awards, music, guest appearances, and more. Walk-ins are welcome.

 

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 veterans, 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/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