Community Events

Staff Reports

UPCOMING EVENTS:

“Into The Woods”

When:  April 25, 30 and May 1 and 2. All shows begin at 7 p.m.

Where:  The Diamond Bar High School Theatre Arts Auditorium; 21400 E. Pathfinder Road in Diamond Bar.

Details:  The James Lapine/Stephen Sondheim charming production of a Grimm’s Fairy Tale, featuring a combination of Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and Rapunzel.

Contact: Tickets may be purchased online at www.seatyourself.biz/dbhsdrama or at the door. Ticket prices vary depending on seating section, starting at $12 for students and $15 for adults.

 “Puttin’ On The Hits” Scholarship Fundraiser

When:  Apr. 25, 3 and 7:30 p.m.

Where:  Clarke Theater, Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut

Details:  For the 17th year, you can see stars such as Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Queen and Pharrell Williams on one stage, at the Mt. SAC Faculty Association Scholarship Fundraiser.  Tickets $25 and up for general admission; $15 for students with ID.

Contact: Call the Performing Arts Box Office at (909) 274-2050, or visit http://www.tickets.mtsac.edu.

Diamond Bar’s 22nd Annual Wine Soiree

When:  Sun., Apr. 26

Where:  Diamond Bar Center; 1600 Grand Ave.

Details:  Wine tastings, delicious foods, benefit auction and more!  All proceeds benefit the Diamond Bar Library.  Tickets: $60 advance; $65 at the door.

Contact:  Tickets available at the DB Library and Basically Books, 21800 Copley Drive; and online at dblibraryfriends.org.  Call (909) 861-2002.  21 and over only.

First Friday Food Trucks

When:  May 1; 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.

Peddler’s Market

When:  Sat., May 2, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Walnut Senior Center, 21215 La Puente Road

Details:  All residents are encouraged to clean out their cupboards, closets, garages and become a vendor.  18×18’ booths are just $35 ($45 including table/2 chairs).

Contact:  Walnut Senior Center, (909) 598-6200

Chino Corporate Challenge

When:  May 2 – 15

Where:  City of Chino

Details:  Commit your company and yourself to a healthier lifestyle by joining the two week event where company teams can complete with other local businesses in a variety of games, including Kickball, Bunco, Softball.

Contact:  Carolyn Owens, Community Center, (909) 334-3258; email communityservices@cityofchino.org; or visit the website at www.chinocorporatechallenge.com

Irwindale 35th Annual Golf Tournament

When:  Thurs., May 7; 10 a.m. Registration; 11:30 a.m. Shotgun Start; 5:30 p.m. Catered Reception Dinner

Where:  Sierra La Verne Country Club

Details:  The tournament is open to every level of golfer and offers an invigorating day of business networking, socializing and sporting fun. Registration is limited to 144 players and sells out every year.

Contact:  Call the Chamber office at (626) 960-6606, or visit www.irwindalechamber.org

Kids’ Night Out

When:  May 16; 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: May 23, 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.

 

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