E-waste removal in San Dimas

The city of San Dimas and its chamber of commerce are working to keep our environment clean by hosting electronic waste (or E-waste) collections on Friday, June 27th and Saturday, June 28th. From 9am to 4pm, at the San Dimas High School parking lot on 800 West Covina Boulevard, and at the San Dimas Train Depot on 210 West Bonita Avenue, residents and businesses can properly dispose of unwanted electronic products. E-waste is any electronic equipment that's reached its ‘end-of-life,’ whether in full or non-working condition. For more information, please call (909) 394-6244.

Dump the Pump Day with Foothill Transit

With high gas prices on everyone’s mind, Foothill Transit is joining other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the third annual Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 19th. Foothill Transit is issuing free ride coupons on their website. Interested riders fill out a brief survey and then print out the one-day coupon which they show to their Foothill Transit bus driver to receive free rides all day on June 19th. Furthermore, everyone who fills out the survey is entered into a drawing for a free Foothill Transit 31-Day Pass. For more information, visit www.foothilltransit.org.

Baseball's Changes

The Baseball Reliquary exhibition, The Times They Were A-Changin’: Baseball in the Age of Aquarius, at the Pomona Public Library spotlights the impact that the issues of free speech, racial unrest, economic grievance, and player unionization had on baseball between 1960 and 1976. With artifacts, artworks, photographs, and documents, the exhibition will examine how the relationships among players, management, and fans were profoundly changed during this period. This exhibit is currently running through May 30th. The Pomona Public Library is located on 625 South Gary Ave. For more information, call (626) 791-7647 or visit www.baseballreliquary.org.

No to Family Violence

On Saturday, May 3rd, come to San Bernardino’s fifth annual Walk Away from Violence walk-a-thon. The event involves a six-mile walk beginning and ending at the parking lot of the San Bernardino County Courthouse at Arrowhead and 5th Streets in San Bernardino. There will also be a huge parking lot sale; all proceeds of the event go to Option House Inc. to help defray the costs of sheltering victims of family violence. Registration is $5 and begins at 7:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.optionhouse.org or call (909) 884-4802.

Tattoos and Body Art

More than 400 top tattoo and body artists from across the nation will be at the Pomona Fairplex for the three-day Tattoo and Body Art exposition. The exposition will be open on Friday July 18th from 2 – 11pm, on Saturday July 19th from 11am – 11pm, and on Sunday July 20th from 11am – 8pm. Admission is $22 for one day or $45 for a three-day pass; the Fairplex is located at 1101 West McKinley Avenue in Pomona. Please call (626) 961 – 6522 or visit www.bodyartexpo.com for more information.

Veggie Cooking Returns

Local chef Jennifer Derry will be at the Claremont Forum for a vegetarian cooking demonstration Sunday, June 22nd at 4pm. Learn creative and healthy recipes that will please vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike! Come taste how great healthy cooking can be! $10.00 for class and food - bring a friend along and it is $15.00 for two! Call Rachel at (909) 626-3066 or email claremontforum@gmail.com for more information. The forum is located at 586 West First Street in Claremont.

Book Faire

The San Bernardino Public Library and the Academy of Public Scholars will co-sponsor the 2008 Summer Reading and Book Faire to be held Saturday, June 21st, from 9 am to 8 pm and Sunday, June 22nd, from 10 am to 6 pm, at the Santos-Manuel Student Union Events Center at California State University: San Bernardino. Admission is free! For two days the Student Union Events Center will house thousands of new and used, unusual, rare, collectible and general-reading books, sold by scores of local and regional independent sellers. For more information, contact Eric Kessler at (909) 381 – 8252 or e-mail biblioagogo@yahoo.com.

Veggie Cooking at the Claremont Forum

Come enjoy gourmet vegetarian recipes by local chef Jennifer Derry at the Claremont Forum on Friday, May 30th. This event begins at 7pm. The Claremont Forum is located at 626 West First Street in the Packing House in Claremont. For more information, please call (909) 626 – 3066.

Stories of the Pomona Valley

Are you a resident of Pomona, LaVerne, Montclair, Glendora, Mt. Baldy, Claremont, Azusa, Ontario, San Dimas, Guasti, Upland, Chino, Chino Hills, Covina, West Covina, Rancho Cucamonga, Diamond Bar or Walnut? If so, the Historical Society of Pomona Valley invites you to share your Stories of the Pomona Valley. Visit the Pomona Ebell Museum of History on March 17th, April 21st, or May 19th, or set up an appointment to come in and share your stories. Bring family or regional photos! The museum is located at 585 E. Holt Avenue in Pomona. FMI visit: www.pomonahistorical.org.

Victorian Fair

Partake in popular pastimes of a bygone era at the Homestead Museum’s Victorian Fair on Sunday, May 4th from 1 to 5pm. Visitors of all ages will enjoy music, dancing, living history performances, fashion shows, crafts, a wide variety of games and contests, historic house tours, food, and shopping. Admission is free. The museum is located at 15415 East Don Julian Road in City of Industry. For more information call (626) 968 – 8492 or visit www.homesteadmuseum.org.

Festival on the Green

The California Philharmonic hosts its annual Festival on the Green concert series at the Arboretum on Saturday June 28th at 7:30pm. Music, food, and a great location combine into a magical blend unparalleled in Southern California. An engaging maestro, a world-class orchestra, and top soloists ensure enjoyment for all. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm, with live jazz and dining from 5:30 pm. This event is located at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. For more information call (626) 300-8200 or visit www.calphil.org

Russian Favorites with the Claremont Symphony Orchestra

On Sunday, June 15th, The Claremont Symphony Orchestra will be performing Russian Favorites featuring the works of Rachmaninoff (rock-MON-in-off) and Tschaikowsky (chai-KOFF-ski). Dr. María Pérez-Goodman is featured on piano as well; Dr. Robert Sage conducts and Dr. James Fahringer is the Director of Music for the orchestra. The concert begins at 3:30pm at the Bridges Hall of Music, at 150 East Fourth Street in Claremont. For more information, please contact Suzanna Capparelli at (909) 982 – 0669.

Carmina Burana

The Mountainside Master Chorale, the Cal State/San Bernardino Concert Choir, a local children’s choir, and an ensemble of 40 instruments will present Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana on Sunday, June 8, at 3:30 p.m. This event will be held at Garrison Theater at 1030 Dartmouth Avenue in Claremont. Tickets are $18 with discounts for seniors and groups. For tickets and information, please call (909) 510-6699 or visit www.Mountainsidemasterchorale.org. Don’t miss the final concert of the season for the Mountainside Master Chorale!

The Brombies

The Southwest Bluegrass Association is proud to present the bluegrass band The Brombies from 7 to 9 pm on Saturday, May 17th at the Joslyn Senior Center, 660 North Mountain Avenue in Claremont. The Southwest Bluegrass Association is a non-profit organization of bluegrass pickers and grinners formed for the purpose of promoting bluegrass and sponsoring bluegrass concerts at various locations in the southwest. More information about the association and tickets for the upcoming concert are available at www.s-w-b-a.com.

Banjo Fiddle Festival

The 48th-annual Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival is on Sunday, May 18th from 9am to 6pm. Experience four stages, over 100 instrumental and singing contestants, professional bands, and Western movie sets! There will be lots of folk-art booths, National Parks booths, good eats, and children's activities. Since 1961, this event has been Southern California’s premier old-time and bluegrass music festival. This event is located at the Paramount Movie Ranch Agoura Hills, in the Santa Monica Mountains. For more information call (818) 382-4819 or visit www.topangabanjofiddle.org

Jim Galucci at the Claremont Forum

On Saturday, May 17th at 8pm, Jim Galucci and the Compulsions will be performing at the Claremont Forum. Come for live acoustic rock with guests Michael Ryan, Ken Soderland, and Christina Raffee. Tickets are available at the neighboring Thoreau Bookstore. The forum is located at 626 West First Street in the Packing House in Claremont. For more information, please call (909) 626 – 3066.

I See Hawks in L.A.

I See Hawks in L.A. is a country rock band from Los Angeles featuring three-part harmonies, twang guitar, acoustic arrangements, and lyrics musing on mortality, whales, and the geography of L.A. They will be performing at the Gelenscer House in Claremont on Saturday, May 17th at 8pm. For reservations and directions, please contact the Gelenscer’s at (909) 596 – 1266 or e-mail singfolk@yahoo.com. If you would like more general information, visit www.gelenscerhouseconcerts.com. The suggested donation is 15 dollars.

Music from Bali

On Monday, May 5th at 8:00pm join the Pomona College Balinese Gamelan Ensemble for a night of music and dance from Bali. Nyoman Wenten directs the music and Nanik Wenten directs the dance for this ensemble. The concert will take place at the Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College, on Fourth Street between North College Avenue and College Way in Claremont. For more information call (909) 607-2671.

Claremont Folk Festival

The Folk Music Center presents the 28th annual Claremont Folk Festival on Saturday May 3rd. Enjoy music and dance workshops, food, and three stages of live music. The main stage will feature Da Lion, The Bladerunners, Yuval Ron, Joel Rafael and Squeakin' Wheels. There is an evening performance at 6:30pm with Jackson Browne and Taj Mahal. That’s Saturday, May 3rd from 9am to 9:30pm at Sycamore Elementary School, 225 West 8th Street in Claremont. For tickets and more information, call (909) 624-3938 or go to www.claremontfolkfestival.org.

The Alley Cats

The Alley Cats are a four-man a capella group that sings Doo-Wop from the 50’s and 60’s. They will be playing at the Gelenscer House in Claremont at 8:00pm on Saturday, April 19th for a suggested donation of 22 dollars, or 15 dollars for students. Directions are available from Janice and Andy Gelenscer; they can be reached at (909) 596 – 1266. More information is available at www.gelenscerhouseconcerts.com.

Roaring Twenties @ the Homestead Museum

Calling all flappers and sheiks! Dig out your glad rags and come down to the Homestead Museum on Saturday, July 19th and Sunday, July 20th for Ticket to the Twenties: a two-day festival celebrating the Roaring Twenties. Music, silent films, dance, and a fashion show are just the beginning of this event! 1920’s dress is encouraged and prohibition is strictly enforced. The Homestead Museum is located at 15415 East Don Julian Road in the City of Industry; the event is open from 4 until 8 pm on both days. For more information, please call (626) 968 – 8492 or visit www.homesteadmuseum.org.

Walk and Roll for Casa Colina

Families are invited to participate in a free event entitled “Walk & Roll for Casa’s Kids” on Saturday, June 28th from 9 to 11:30 am at Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation: Children’s Services, located at 255 East Bonita Avenue (at Gary) in Pomona. The event raises money to support rehabilitation services for children from the community with acquired or developmental disabilities. This free family event will feature a Walk & Roll Parade at 10am, games and prizes, music and entertainment, a bounce house, a petting zoo, vendors and snacks. To learn more about this event, please visit please visit www.casacolina.org or call (909) 596 - 7733, ext. 2218.

Guacamole Festival in Lincoln Heights

On May 17th and 18th, Hispanic Events Marketing presents Guacamole, a gastronomical festival centered on the delicious avocado fruit. An extensive array of food dishes will be available, including guacamole burgers, avocado sandwiches and salads, guacamole dips, and tacos. In addition to food and recipes, this event features free health screenings, free gifts, carnival rides and games, and live music. This event will take place at Broadway and Griffith Avenue in Lincoln Heights. For more information, visit www.hispaniceventsmarketing.com or call (818) 734 – 2744.

Kid's Day in Little Tokyo

Come to Little Tokyo on Sunday, May 18th for the Japanese-American Cultural and Community Center’s Children’s Day Celebration. This is an annual celebration of Japanese tradition and the cultural diversity of Los Angeles. Activities include the Chibi-k Kids Fun Run, Cultural Discovery workshops, games, food, crafts, entertainment and more. This celebration runs from 10am to 4pm. For more information, visit www.jaccc.org.

Saturday Storytime

Bring your child to Saturday Storytime at the Stone Center for Children’s books at Claremont Graduate University. Welcome spring with stories and crafts for children and family, every Saturday from 10 to 11am. Visit us at 740 North College Avenue in Claremont. For more information, please call (909) 607-3670.

Staying Human

Bill McKibben, author, educator, and environmental activist will be giving a lecture entitled Biotechnology and the Future of Human Nature: Staying Human in an Engineered Age. This speech is part of the Human Evolution 2.0 lecture series. He will speak on Friday, April 19th at 7:30pm.

Terry Tempest Williams

Terry Tempest Williams – author, naturalist, and environmental activist – will be speaking at Pomona College on Tuesday, April 29th. Terry Tempest Williams writes about the deserts of the American West, feminism, health issues, and Mormon culture. Her lecture will take place at 11:00am at Rose Hills Theater, in Pomona College’s Smith Campus Center, 170 East 6th Street in Claremont. For more information, call (909) 607 – 2212.

Outfest

Between July 9th and the 21st, Outfest: The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival returns for its 26th year. Outfest is the leading organization showcasing, nurturing, and protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender film images and artistry. For 26 years Outfest has led the charge in spotlighting emerging talent, creating a community between filmmakers and audiences and offering a world-class forum for stories that reflect and often transform LGBT lives. For ticket purchase, a show schedule or more information, visit www.outfest.org or call (213) 480 – 7065.

The Wonder of Listening

The First Street Gallery Art Center is presenting The Wonder of Listening, a sound sculpture by Tom Skelly accompanied by artwork from the First Street Gallery artists. The reception is Friday, May 2nd from 6 to 8pm during Claremont’s Art Walk. The exhibition runs through June 20th. The Art Center is located at 250 West 1st Street, Suite 120 in Claremont on the corner of 1st Street and Yale Avenue. For more information please call 909-626-5455.

Postmarked 2008

The Claremont Forum Gallery needs submissions of original mail art to be displayed and sold for Postmarked 2008. The Mail Art Exhibit and Auction benefits the Prison Library Project, Claremont’s local service project which sends books to inmates throughout the country. Inmates request books in hand illustrated envelopes they create, inspiring the theme of the exhibit. All Postmarked 2008 entries will be on display for auction at the gallery, located at 586 West 1st Street, from June 2nd-8th. Mail art submissions must arrive by May 25th and be of any shape or size that is able to go through the mail and receive an official postmark. For information on submissions or the exhibit, please call 909-626-3066 or visit online at www.claremontforum.org.

Bob Dylan's American Journey

Bob Dylan's American Journey is a multimedia exhibition featuring a newly developed interactive gallery with photos, original recordings, performances and interview footage. The exhibition will be on view at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles until June 8th. Visit www.skirball.org for more information and tickets or call 877-722-3839.

Art in the Garden

Californian artists add their own distinctive colors to the stunning garden scenery in a one-day, outdoor fine art exhibit on Sunday, June 1st at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont. The artists include Jonathan Salt, Linda Brown, Helen Garcia, Jerry Owens, Jim Fuller, Linda Hauser, Trish Kertes, and Mike Hill, to name a few. The Botanic Gardens are located at 1500 North College Avenue in Claremont. This event begins at 11am and ends at 4pm; admission is free. For more information, contact Ann Joslin at (909) 625 – 8767 extension 251, or visit www.RSABG.org.

Thirst Film Screening

Thirst, an award-winning documentary, examines one of the major human and environmental challenges of our time: how to ensure access to pure water. Thirst will be screened at the Claremont Forum Bookshop on Saturday, May 17th at 1:30pm. It will be followed by a presentation about a students’ campaign to raise funds for water wells in Africa. The entire event will conclude by 3:30pm. The bookshop is located at 586 West First Street in Claremont. For more information, please call (909) 593 – 4966.

Riverside Art

The Riverside Art Museum presents three exhibits inspired by urban street life including tagging, punk music, folk art, and hobos. The Big Sad, featuring Barry McGee and Clare Rojas, includes painted surf boards, graffiti, and hand painted banjos. Raymond Pettibon’s Thank You For Staying features paintings made with bassist Mike Watt. Jon Roach and Dan Nguyen’s It’s About Time features an installation of contemporary design. The opening takes place Sunday March 30 from 4 – 7PM and the exhibits run until Saturday, May 17th. The museum is at 3425 Mission Inn Ave in Riverside. For more information, visit www.RiversideArtMuseum.org.

Borrowed Voices

On Thursday, May 8th, incarcerated young men from juvenile detention camps will read poetry, short stories, and essays and perform a scene from Shakespeare's Othello at Pitzer College’s Avery Auditorium. Borrowed Voices is sponsored by Pitzer College, The Center for California Cultural and Social Issues, and the California Council for the Humanities. A food reception will be held at 6pm and the performances at 6:30 followed by a question and answer session. The auditorium is at 1050 North Mills Avenue in Claremont. For more information, e-mail tgomez@pitzer.edu or call (909) 607 – 8183.

Art Show Benefitting the Prison Library Project

The Claremont Forum Gallery is having an art show of contemporary art and sculpture by Gregory Liffick, featuring refreshed and resurrected old, found items. His 50/50 Art Show exhibits 50 works for $50 or under. The reception is on Friday, April 25th from 6 to 9pm. The Gallery is located at 586 West 1st Street. Half of all proceeds will be donated to the Prison Library Project, Claremont’s local service project which sends thousands of books to inmates throughout the country. The art show will be on display Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 4pm. Please call 909-626-3066 for more information.