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Staff Reports

Diamond Bar – Snow days don’t come very often to sunny Southern California, but  the city of Diamond Bar has solved this winter dilemma by bringing snow – nearly 100 tons of snow – into their own backyard with the annual Winter Snow Fest on Saturday, Jan. 16.

City officials say that over 100 tons of snow will be hauled from local mountains and dumped at Pantera Park for Saturday’s winter wonderland from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Snow revelers will enjoy sledding down one of four snow hills. There will be plenty of snow for making snowballs, snow angels and snowmen in a designated area. Other activities include arts and crafts, game booths, and photos with Flurry the Sledding Penguin.

Admission and snow play is free; the cost to play up to four games is $1 and the cost for unlimited sledding is $5. Only cash is accepted.

Local nonprofits will be operating a number of food booths selling a variety of savory fares, drinks and snacks, while local schools and youth performance groups will be providing nonstop entertainment on stage.

Pantera Park is located at 738 Pantera Drive. As a reminder, dogs (except registered service animals) and other pets are not permitted. For more information, call 909-839-7000 or visit www.diamondbarca.gov/wsf.