What’s happening Claremont? 

by Andrew Alonzo | calendar@claremont-courier.com

Friday, August 11

• Senior artists of all levels can work on existing art or create new works during a free 9 a.m. to noon drop-in art circle at the Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. Details are at anc.apm.activecommunities.com/claremontrecreation.

• Parents can create a tugging box that will satiate their infant’s curiosity and further motor skills at a free virtual 11 a.m. course hosted by the Los Angeles County Library. View the materials needed and RSVP at visit.lacountylibrary.org/event.

• This week’s 12:30 p.m. movie matinee at the Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont, is “My Cousin Vinny” (1992) starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei. Free popcorn is available. Call (909) 399-5488 for info.

• Watch “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” (2010) at 6 p.m. during a free and open to the public movie night at Tri-City Mental Health Services Wellness Center, 1403 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. Masks are required and snacks will be provided. Questions? Call (909) 242-7600.

• The City of Claremont’s free live music showcase, Friday Nights Live, continues from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight with Bamat Shelton Park, Amanda Castro Band at Village Plaza, and Mark Dzula at the chamber of commerce. Visit claremontchamber.org for the August lineup.

Saturday, August 12

• Local artists are invited to donate framed or unframed art during Pilgrim Place’s 9 to 11 a.m. art donation party at 698 Scrooby Lane, Claremont. Donations will be displayed during Pilgrim Place’s upcoming 75th annual festival. Call (909) 399-5500, extension 5, for more info.

• The Reptile Super Show at the Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, begins at 10 a.m. today and 11 a.m. Sunday, August 13, in Exposition Hall 4. Attendees can view and purchase reptiles, supplies, or supplements, or participate in workshops. Admission is $16, $10 for children 12 and under, at reptilesupershow.com/los-angeles and at the door. Visit fairplex.com for more info.

• The Pomona Art Walk takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Pomona Arts Colony, 191 W. Fourth St., and includes a community market in the Shaun Diamond Plaza, 197 E. Second St., with crafts, jewelry, candles, clothing, and food. Visit downtownpomona.org for details.

• Hardworking local “shamrockabilly” group Craic Haus perform a free and open to the public 6 p.m. show at Claremont Presbyterian Church, 1111 N. Mountain Ave., as part of the church’s local legends concert series. Chairs are provided and snacks and drinks will be available. More info is at claremontpres.org/events.

Sunday, August 13

• Shop locally made crafts, organic food, clothing, and jewelry at the Claremont Farmers and Artisans Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Village. Information is at claremontforum.org/farmers-artisans-market.

• The Pomona swap meet and classic car show runs from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Cash admission is $15 and parking is $17. Children 12 and under are free. Call (714) 538-7091 or visit fairplex.com for more information.

• Zzaj plays a free 2 to 5 p.m. show at College Center, 665 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. To view the monthly lineup of shows or more information, visit jazzatcollegecenter.com.

• La Verne Police Officers Association and La Verne Community Services Department present a free 8:15 p.m. screening of “The Bad Guys” (2022) at Heritage Park, 5001 Via de Mansion. More info is available at cityoflaverne.org or by calling (909) 596-8700.

Monday, August 14

• A free and open to the public current events discussion group takes place at the Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont, from 1 to 2 p.m. every Monday. Call (909) 399-5488 for details.

• Claremont Senior Program hosts a free, drop-in Mac user group from 1 to 3 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave. The course covers topics such as Apple apps, hardware, troubleshooting, and more. Call (909) 399-5488 for more.

• Members of the survivors of suicide loss support group gather from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont. Masks are required indoors. Call (909) 399-5490 for details.

• Traditional Irish music band Michael Ryan and Friends perform at 7 p.m. in Claremont’s Monday night concert series at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. The Kiwanis Club of Claremont hosts concessions. More info is at ci.claremont.ca.us.

Tuesday, August 15

• The Service Center for Independent Life holds a free and open to the public 11 a.m. in-person math class at 107 S. Spring St., Claremont. Call (909) 621-6722 for details.

• AJ Eckstein, host of “The Final Round” podcast, explains how recruiters can help further your career during a free 11 a.m. virtual course sponsored by Los Angeles County Library. RSVP or learn more at visit.lacountylibrary.org/event.

• Seniors can participate in free games of bridge at the Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call (909) 399-5488 for more info.

Wednesday, August 16

• Pomona Pride Center, 386 S. Thomas St., holds a free walk-in vaccine clinic every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon for adults needing COVID-19, monkeypox or flu inoculations. Call (909) 326-0482 for info.

• Trusted Canna Nurse founder Megan Mbengue speaks about microdosing during the Claremont Chamber of Commerce’s noon lunch and learn session at 205 Yale Ave. The meeting is free for chamber members. Non-members are $5. Register at business.claremontchamber.org/events.

• Heart Heroes holds a free and open to the public hands-on cardiopulmonary resuscitation training from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Pomona Public Library, 625 S. Garey Ave. Visit pomonaca.gov or call (909) 802-2650 for info.

• The Claremont Film Festival brings documentary filmmaker Kerry Candaele to the Laemmle Claremont 5, 450 W. Second St., for a 7 p.m. screening of his latest, “Love & Justice: In the Footsteps of Beethoven’s Rebel Opera.” Tickets, $15, are available at eventbrite.com, search “Laemmle Claremont 5.”

Thursday, August 17

• Community Heart, 10871 Central Ave., Ontario, hosts a drive-thru food pantry every Thursday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visit communityheartfeedtheneed.org for info.

• The Montclair Community Center and Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County coordinate a 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. monthly food distribution event at 5111 Benito St., Montclair, for low-income San Bernardino County residents. Refer to The Emergency Food Assistance Program 2022 income guidelines at cityofmontclair.org to see if you qualify.

• The Service Center for Independent Life hosts an 11 a.m. health and wellness hour at 107 S. Spring St., Claremont. Call (909) 621-6722 for details.

• The public is invited to the Claremont Unified School District Board of Education meeting at 170 W. San Jose Ave. The meeting begins with a 5:30 p.m. closed session followed by the public portion, which usually gets underway about 6 unless otherwise indicated. Click cusd.claremont.edu/board to view the agenda or call (909) 398-0609.

• Upland’s moonlight movies and music series concludes at 8:30 p.m. tonight with a free showing of “Rock Dog 3: Battle the Beat” (2022) at Magnolia Park, 651 W. 15th St. Information is at uplandca.gov.

Friday, August 18

• University Toastmasters 2250 continues its free, open to the public 7 a.m. speaking and leadership skills hybrid class in room 22 of Claremont Graduate University’s Peter F. Drucker School of Management, 1021 N. Dartmouth Ave. Complete an online membership form at 2250.toastmastersclubs.org. Email university.toastmasters.2250@gmail.com for a Zoom link.

• A free, hybrid book club for seniors meets at James L. Brulte Senior Center, 11200 Base Line Rd., Rancho Cucamonga, at 10 a.m. Email jessica.king@cityofrc.us for the Zoom link. This month’s topic is summer time themed titles. Details are at cityofrc.us.

• The City of Claremont’s free live music showcase, Friday Nights Live, continues from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight with Mohave Beach Band at Shelton Park, Soulshine at Village Plaza, and Janice and Friends at the chamber of commerce. Visit claremontchamber.org for the August lineup.

Saturday, August 19

• California Botanic Garden horticulturist Laura Christianson leads a 10 a.m. discussion on creating a National Wildlife Federation-certified wildlife habitat in your own backyard at ‍1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. Admission for CalBG members is $25, non-members are $30. RSVP at calbg.org/event.

• Close out summer vacation with a kids night out summer beach themed bash at Magnolia Recreation Center, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland, from 5 to 9 p.m. for kids 5 to 12. General admission is $25 and additional sibling tickets are $15. More information is at anc.apm.activecommunities.com/upland.