Staff Reports

UPCOMING EVENTS:

“Fore The Kids” Golf Tournament

When:  Mon., May 11, 9 a.m. Scramble Start

Where: Western Hills Country Club; 1800 Carbon Canyon Rd, Chino Hills

Details:  A great day of golf and camaraderie while helping Diamond Bar area kids with needed sports fields and other programs.  Breakfast, lunch, and contests for prizes.

Contact: Call the Diamond Bar Community Foundation at (909) 437-6366, or visit thedbcf.org/golfing-fore-the-kids

67^th Annual Mt. SAC Student Art Show

When:  May 14 – 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.

Kids’ Night Out

When:  May 16; Jun. 20; Jul. 18; 6 to 9 p.m.

Where:  Chino Youth Museum, 13191 6^th 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.

Chino Valley Job & College Fair

When:  Wed., May 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where:  New Hope Christian Fellowship, 13333 Ramona Ave., chino

Details:  30 employers will be recruiting to fill a variety of positions in all genres.

Contact:  Register by visiting newhopechino.net/job-fair.html, or call (909) 628-8612, ext. 101.

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.

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.

Pomona Inner City Homeless Ministry Dinner

When:  The 4^th 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 (2^nd 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