­What’s happening Claremont? 

by Andrew Alonzo | calendar@claremont-courier.com

 

Friday, August 2

• Upland Chamber of Commerce’s 7 a.m. networking breakfast event at Landecena Community Building, 1325 San Bernardino Rd., Upland, is $23 for members, $28 for non-members. RSVP at web.uplandchamber.org/events.

 

• Today’s the last day to view the Claremont Colleges Library free exhibit, “Scandinavian Realms: The Library of Waldemar Westergaard,” at CCL’s North Lobby Gallery, 800 N. Dartmouth Ave. Library hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. Visit claremont.libcal.com/event for more information.

 

• Benefit the Friends of the Claremont Library by purchasing a half priced book or other item through August on the burgundy shelves at Claremont Helen Renwick Library, 208 N. Harvard Ave. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

 

• The free war and existentialism book club meets at the Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the first Friday of each month. August’s read is “Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction” by Joseph Conrad.

 

• The first Friday of the month is pay what you can day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. Info is at amoca.org.

 

• Pomona’s Office of Violence Prevention and Neighborhood Well-Being hosts a 4 to 6 p.m. free and public movie night at Tony Cerda Park, 400 W. Grand Ave. Learn more at pomonaca.gov.

 

• Rancho Cucamonga’s IncredAbles Friday Night Fun Club invites special needs children ages 8 and up to its Lego Steampunk Academy at 11200 Base Line Road starting at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $6 per child at cityofrc.us/events.

 

• Friday Nights Live, Claremont’s 6 to 9 p.m. free live music showcase, continues tonight with Amanda Castro at Village Plaza, Janice and Friends at the chamber of commerce, and The Bells at Shelton Park. This month’s lineup is at claremontchamber.org.

 

 

 

Saturday, August 3

• Pilgrim Place, 625 Mayflower Rd., Claremont, holds its monthly first Saturday sale from 9 to 11 a.m. Call (909) 399-5500 for details.

 

• Live music by Paul Rodriguez runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. before Open Mic at the Maloof from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts, 5131 Carnelian St., Rancho Cucamonga. Art by Alchemist Studio will be on sale.

 

• Valverde Stage Production Inc. mounts “Seussical,” a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, at the Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. August 3, 4, 10, and 11. Tickets, $28-$50, are at cityofrc.us/news/seussical.

 

• Browse artwork around the City of Trees during the free and open to the public 6 to 9 p.m. Claremont Art Walk. Exhibits are listed here.

 

• Claremont Heritage hosts Loteria Mexican Bingo, a fundraiser for Claremont’s Dia de los Muertos event featuring tacos and games at a private Claremont residence. Tickets are $35 and the address will be given at purchase. Call (909) 624-4141 for tickets and info.

 

 

 

Sunday, August 4

• Admission is waived at Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, 200 W. First St., on the first Sunday of each month from noon to 4 p.m. Children’s activities are led by students of the museum’s Project ARTstART program.

 

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

 

• Free 4 p.m. games of pétanque for seniors take place Sundays at Larkin Park, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont, weather permitting. Email afme@nljones.com for more info.

 

• The La Verne Police Officer’s Association and Community Services Department will host a free and public screening of “Elemental” (2023) at Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion. Preshow entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. ahead of the movie at 8:15.

 

• Registration for Claremont Little League fall ball is due by midnight. Fees for boys and girls in leagues for ages 4 to 7 are $120, kids between ages 8 to 15 are $135. Additional info is at claremontlittleleague.org.

 

 

 

Monday, August 5

• 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.

 

• In preparation for its reopening, Economy Shop will accept donations of art, CDs, records, adult clothing, houseware, small rugs, handbags, jewelry, books and shoes Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at 325 First St., Claremont. The nonprofit thrift store is set to reopen Wednesday, August 21.

 

• Sports medicine professionals will offer physicals to student athletes from 5 to 7 p.m. today and August 12, at Casa Colina’s Coliseum Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Outpatient Center, 255 E. Bonita Ave., Building 1C, Pomona. Participants must bring their school’s pre-participation physical form and $50 cash or a credit card. Appointments can be scheduled at casacolina.org/events. Questions? Email coliseum@casacolina.org.

 

• 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 Acoustical Mystery Tour. Upcoming acts are at ci.claremont.ca.us.

 

 

 

Tuesday, August 6

• Seniors with Get Walking Claremont meet at 8 a.m. Tuesdays at Shelton Park on the corner of Bonita and Harvard avenues for a walk in the Village and the Claremont Colleges. Arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and hear announcements.

 

• The City of Upland hosts its free and open to the public 3 to 6 p.m. National Night Out event at the Gibson Senior Center, 250 N. Third Ave.

 

• Pioneering data scientist Bee Davis leads a free virtual 4 p.m. career talk for kids ages 12 to 18. RSVP at visit.lacountylibrary.org/event.

 

• La Verne Police Department’s annual National Night Out celebration at Las Flores Park, 3175 Bolling Ave., runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

 

• Claremont’s National Night Out, with the Claremont Police Department and community groups, runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Joāt Park, at the corner of Indian Hill Boulevard and Scripps Drive. A screening of and sing-along to “Frozen” (2013) will cap festivities at dusk.

 

• A free and public 6 to 8 p.m. National Night Out event with family-friendly games, music, vendors, and vehicle displays takes place at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona.

 

• Claremont musician/songwriter turned screenwriter/director Dimitri Coats’ debut film, “Free LSD,” screens at 7:30 p.m. at the Laemmle Claremont 5 theater, 450 W. Second St. A Q&A with Coats and Keith Morris, who stars in the film, will follow, moderated by Claremont musician, songwriter, and author Dennis Callaci. Tickets are $16 at laemmle.com/film/free-lsd.

 

• Montclair’s 63rd annual free and public summer concert and movie series concludes with a 8:15 p.m. National Night Out screening of “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) at Alma Hofman Park,5201 Benito St. Preshow happenings begin at 6. Visit cityofmontclair.org for info.

 

 

 

Wednesday, August 7

• On the first Wednesday of the month from 4 to 7 p.m., the National Hot Rod Association Motorsports Museum, 1101 W. McKinley Ave, Pomona, hosts its free and open to the public twilight cruise night. Free parking is available at gate 2 off McKinley Avenue. Go to fairplex.com for more information.

 

• The Pomona Public Library, 625 S. Garey Ave., holds its free family-friendly end of summer foam party from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The foam is safe and non-toxic but those with allergies to soy, palm, or coconut should avoid the area. Learn more at pomonaca.gov.

 

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

 

 

 

Thursday, August 8

• Claremont Senior Program and Los Angeles Regional Food Bank’s monthly senior food bank distributes a free food kit for LA County residents 60 and older who meet income guidelines from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Larkin Park, 660 N. Mountain Ave. Identification with date of birth is required for food pickup. Call (323) 234-3030 for info.

 

• Claremont Lincoln University leads a free 6 p.m. virtual workshop regarding updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. RSVP at tinyurl.com/27b3sn3b.

 

• Vacation mysteries is this month’s topic for the Paul A. Biane Library’s 6 p.m. mystery book club at 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga. To RSVP or receive a Zoom invite, email linda.engelke@cityofrc.us.

 

• Upland’s 2024 free and public moonlight movies and music series at Magnolia Park, 651 W. 15th St., ends with a 7 p.m. performance by the Anything for Salinas Band. Info is at uplandca.gov/summer-festivities.

 

• The City of Ontario hosts 24K Magic for its 7 p.m. Thursday concert series at Celebration Park North, 4980 S. Celebration Ave. Info is at ontarioca.gov/specialevents.

 

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

 

 

 

Friday, August 9

• Senior artists can polish or create new works during a free 9 a.m. to noon drop-in art circle at Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. Details are at anc.apm.activecommunities.com/claremontrecreation, search “art.”

 

• La Verne Community Center invites the special needs community for a 5 to 8 p.m. dance at 3680 D St. Admission is $7. Call (909) 596-8776 for tickets or more info.

 

• Friday Nights Live, Claremont’s 6 to 9 p.m. free live music showcase, continues tonight with Blues and Fries at Village Plaza, Randy Miller at the chamber of commerce, and Michael, Ken, and Hai at Shelton Park. This month’s lineup is at claremontchamber.org.

 

 

 

Saturday, August 10

• 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.

 

• Families interested in learning about Claremont’s Cub Scouts Pack 408 can attend the group’s free 4 to 6 p.m. back to scouting picnic at Joāt Park near the corner of Indian Hill Boulevard and Scripps Drive.

 

• 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.

 

• A free and open to the public 6 p.m. meditation and dialogue with Charles Long and Khang Bảo Nguyễn, artists featured in Claremont Lewis Museum of Art’s current exhibition “The Great Perfection,” takes place at 200 W. First St. Visit clmoa.org for program details.