­What’s happening Claremont? 

by Andrew Alonzo | calendar@claremont-courier.com

 

Friday, July 12

• Claremont Helen Renwick Library hosts a free 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. book club for adults at 208 N. Harvard Ave. This month’s book is “Trust” by Hernan Diaz.

 

• “The Boys in the Boat” (2023) is this week’s 12:30 p.m. movie matinee at Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. Free popcorn is available. Call (909) 399-5488 with questions.

 

• Folks can learn the basics of clay molding during a 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. $75 introductory class at American Museum of Ceramic Art ceramics studio, 301 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. Minors 16 to 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Register at amoca.org.

 

• Friday Nights Live, Claremont’s 6 to 9 p.m. free live music showcase, continues tonight with Claremont Voodoo Society at Village Plaza, Slinker at the chamber of commerce, and the Tommy G. Groupat Shelton Park. The lineup is at claremontchamber.org.

 

• The City of Ontario continues its free and open to the public movies in the park series at Ontario Town Square, 224 N. Euclid Ave., with a 7 p.m. screening of “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” (2023). Info is atontarioca.gov/specialevents.

 

 

Saturday, July 13

• Children 10 and up are invited to craft a zine booklet at Ontario Museum of History and Art’s free noon and 2:30 p.m. workshops at 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario. The noon session is for English speakers and the 2:30 class is for Spanish speakers. Register at ontariomuseum.org/programs.

 

• Ayudar Foundation’s free second Saturday teen club, pathways to success, gathers from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Pomona Public Library, 625 S. Garey Ave., for life skills workshops, financial health education, college and career support panels, and community service projects. Info is at pomonaca.gov.

 

• Jim Curry performs “Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver,” from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga. Tickets, $25-$42, are at cityofrc.us/events.

 

• The Pomona Arts Colony, 191 W. Fourth St., is home to the 5 to 9 p.m. Pomona Art Walk, which includes a community market in the Shaun Diamond Plaza, 197 E. Second St.

 

• As part of its ongoing Local Legends concert series, Claremont Presbyterian Church hosts John York, one-time member of The Byrds, for a free and public 6 p.m. show at 1111 N. Mountain Ave. Offerings will be collected to support future concerts and Claremont After-School Programs.

 

 

Sunday, July 14

• Zzaj is this week’s free 2 to 5 p.m. show at College Center, 665 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Upcoming performers are at jazzatcollegecenter.com.

 

• Band 3FORALL performs for free from 5 to 9 p.m. at Walter’s Restaurant, 310 N. Yale Ave., Claremont.

 

• Reggae band Upstream play the City of La Verne’s free and public 6:30 p.m. concerts in the park series at Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion, La Verne. Info is at laverneheritage.org/events.

 

• “Under the Stars,” a free and open to the public 7 p.m. concert hosted by the Southland Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will take place at the Jack Mercer Community Bandstand, at the intersection of north Euclid Avenue and C Street in Ontario. Program details are at southlandsymphony.com.

 

 

Monday, July 15

• A veterans service officer provides free assistance to veterans and families from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at La Verne Community Center, 3680 D St., every Monday. Visit cityoflaverne.org for info.

 

• A free and open to the public current events discussion group takes place Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. at Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont.

 

• The free Joslyn readers book club for seniors meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. July’s read is “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Additional info is at anc.apm.activecommunities.com/claremontrecreation, search “readers.”

 

• Claremont’s free and open to the public 7 p.m. Monday night concert series at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., continues tonight with The Silverados. More information is at ci.claremont.ca.us.

 

 

Tuesday, July 16

• The American Red Cross hosts a 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. blood drive at La Verne council chambers, 3660 D. St. Sign up at redcrossblood.org.

 

• The Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont, is the site of American Association of Retired Persons’ 9:30 a.m. smart driver’s renewal course for those who have previously completed a two-day session. Registration is $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members at anc.apm.activecommunities.com/claremontrecreation, search “AARP.”

 

• The public is welcome to participate in Tri-City Mental Health Services’ free rainbow collaborative meetings, aimed at addressing the needs of the LGBTQ+ community within the mental health setting from 11 a.m. to noon every third Tuesday. Email dei@tricitymhs.orgto register.

 

• The Claremont Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. at the council chambers, 225 W. Second St. Agendas are posted online and at city hall the Thursday before the meeting. Visit ci.claremont.ca.us for info.

 

• Montclair’s 63rd annual free and public summer concert and movie series continues with a 7 p.m. performance by Miriam Neblina at Alma Hofman Park,5201 Benito St. A vendor fair begins at 6. Visit cityofmontclair.org for info.

 

• The City of Rancho Cucamonga hosts a free 7 p.m. screening of “Shrek” (2001) at Victoria Gardens Chaffey Town Square, 12505 N. Mainstreet, continuing its summer movies in the park series. A second 7 p.m. screening will be held at Red Hill Community Park, 7478 Vineyard Ave., on Friday, July 19. For more information visit cityofrc.us.

 

 

Wednesday, July 17

• Tri-City Mental Health Services invites seniors to a free noon screening of “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) at its TAY Resource Building, 1403 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. Call (909) 242-7600 for more info.

 

• Register for the American Museum of Ceramic Arts noon exhibition tour of “REVEAL: Recent Acquisitions 2020-2023” at amoca.org/events. The event, led by AMOCA Education Manager Chinelo Ufonduis, is free for members, $15 for non-members, at 399 N. Garey Ave., Pomona.

 

• Children and families can view a free 5 to 6 p.m. magic show by Christopher T. Magician at Pomona Public Library, 625 S. Garey Ave. Details are at pomonaca.gov.

 

• Suave the Band continue San Dimas’ free 7 p.m. music in the park series at Civic Center Park, 245 E. Bonita Ave. Info is at sandimasca.gov.

 

• Ontario continues its annual free and open to the public summer concert series at Ontario Town Square, 224 N. Euclid Ave., with No Duh at 7 p.m. Info is at ontarioca.gov/specialevents.

 

 

Thursday, July 18

• The San Gabriel Valley Association of Chamber Executives invites the public to a free noon to 1 p.m. webinar over Zoom. Learn more at business.claremontchamber.org.

 

• A free and open to the public 5 p.m. ice cream social takes place at the McKinley Main Campus, 762 Cypress St., San Dimas. Follow the link at business.claremontchamber.org/events to RSVP.

 

• The Waterwise Community Center, 4594 San Bernardino St., Montclair, hosts its second annual free 6 to 8 p.m.dog days of summer event featuring dog themed giveaways and extended garden hours. Info is at cbwcd.org/visit.

 

• Claremont Lewis Museum of Art hosts a 6 to 7 p.m. summer speaker series at 200 W. First St. Talks are led by art historian Wendy Slatkin. This week’s topic is “1910-1919: Cubism, Expressionism, Constructivism, Dada, Kirchner, Malevich, Duchamp.”

 

• Upland’s 2024 moonlight movies and music series continues with a dog days of summer event at Magnolia Park, 651 W. 15th St. Pet friendly activities begin at 6 p.m., followed by an ice cream social at 7, and then a screening of “The Secret Life of Pets” (2016) at 8:30. Info is at uplandca.gov/summer-festivities.

 

• Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Department continues its annual free and open to the public summer concert series with the Yari More Latin Band at 7 p.m. at Red Hill Community Park, 7484 Vineyard Ave. Info is at cityofrc.us/events.

 

• Claremont’smovies in the park series continues tonight with a screening of “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) at June Vail Park, at the corner of Grand Avenue and Bluefield Drive. Preshow activities begin at 7:30 p.m. The movie starts at dusk.

 

• The Pomona Concert Band resumes its summer concert series with “Movie Madness” at 7:30 p.m. at Ganesha Park’s G. Stanton Selby Band Shell, 1575 N. White Ave., Pomona.

 

• Ophelia’s Jump Productions continues its annual Midsummer Shakespeare Festival with an 8 p.m. performance of “La Tempestad” at Pomona College’s Sontag Greek Theatre, near 300 E. Bonita Ave., Claremont. “The Knight of the Burning Pestle” returns July 19 and 21. “La Tempestad” will be performed July 20. Shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 at opheliasjump.org.

 

 

Friday, July 19

• The deadline for artists to apply for the October 19 Ontario Arts Festival is today. View application details at ontariomuseum.org/ontario_arts_festival.

 

• This month’s $10 family fun Friday event at the American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, features educational clay activities at 11 a.m. for children ages 5 to 8. Register at amoca.org/events/family_fun_2024.

 

• Children can make a sand terrarium for a succulent plant during a free 2 to 3 p.m. workshop at the Claremont Helen Renwick Library, 208 N. Harvard Ave. RSVP at visit.lacountylibrary.org/event.

 

• Pomona’s Office of Violence Prevention and Neighborhood Well-Being is hosting a 4 to 6 p.m. free and public movie night at Jaycee Park, 2000 N. San Antonio Ave. Learn more at pomonaca.gov.

 

• Friday Nights Live, Claremont’s 6 to 9 p.m. free live music showcase, continues tonight with Squeakin’ Wheels at Village Plaza, Jasmine at the chamber of commerce, and Pride of Cucamonga at Shelton Park. View the July lineup at claremontchamber.org.

 

• The City of Ontario continues its free and open to the public movies in the park series at Ontario Town Square, 224 N. Euclid Ave., with a 7 p.m. screening of “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” (2021). Info is at ontarioca.gov/specialevents.

 

 

Saturday, July 20

• Car enthusiasts can show off their rides during a free and public 8 to 10 a.m. cars and coffee event at 121 N. San Dimas Avenue. Register your car at sandimasca.gov or call (909) 394-6230.

 

• From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., The Ontario Museum of History and Art will host artists from its current exhibit, “The Art of Healing: Holistic Expressions,” for a free and public panel discussion at 225 S. Euclid Ave. More info is at ontariomuseum.org/programs.