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Applicants are being sought for Claremont Committee on Human Relations, whose members “advise the Community and Human Services Commission on human relations and promote an atmosphere of respect, and acceptance within the community,” according to a post on the city’s website, ci.claremont.ca.us.
The city got its budget priorities ball rolling this week with the first in a series of meetings aimed at narrowing down what residents think are the top issues and opportunities facing Claremont. To kick off the process, the city is soliciting input through a survey allowing anyone to share their opinion about which projects it should tackle and which programs deserve further investment. The survey closes December 15.
he California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has awarded $48,575 to Claremont and Upland police departments to “reduce alcohol-related harm in their communities,” according to a news release from the Claremont police. The grant is one of 50 issued by the agency as part of its Alcohol Policing Partnership program.
The La Verne Church of the Brethren Sanctuary Choir, directed by Niké St. Clair, presents “O Hear The Angel Voices,” a program of carols written and arranged by choral composer Shawn Kirchner, at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 10 at 2425 E St., La Verne. Call (909) 593-1364 for more info.
The Claremont Helen Renwick Library’s On the Same Page Committee hosts the free and open to the public inaugural reading of “This Is How It Always Is” by Laurie Frankel, the community read for 2023-24, at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 2 at the library, 208 N. Harvard Ave.
American rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra play the Toyota Arena, at 4000 E. Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 2, for its “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More!” tour. Tickets range from $50 to $426 at ticketmaster.com or trans-siberian.com.
The free and open to the public Pomona Holiday Parade is set for 5 p.m., Saturday, December 9, rain or shine. Following the parade, the free annual Holiday at the Plaza event will begin at Shaun Diamond Plaza, 171 W. Second St., and run until 9 p.m.
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center was recently awarded an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. More info is at hospitalsafetygrade.org or pvhmc.org.
The City of Claremont and the Claremont Village Marketing Group’s annual Holiday Promenade takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 1 in the Village, with the tree lighting ceremony at 6 at the Claremont Depot, 200 W. First St. This year’s entertainment will include performances by Dynamite Dawson, the Moultrie Academy, Claremont High School band, holiday carolers, and Santa Claus outside city hall from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information visit ci.claremont.ca.us. Courier photo/Steven Felschundneff
Towne Avenue improvements create safety hazard Dear editor: I am very concerned about the safety aspects in reference to the ongoing construction on Towne Avenue at the intersection of Towne and Briarcroft. On the east side of Towne a pedestrian protrusion has been built to extend into the bicycle lane and within inches of the number […]
The Claremont Police Department was called to the Claremont Lodge, 736 S. Indian Hill Blvd., at 8:10 a.m. Friday to assist the Los Angeles County Fire Department in rendering aid to an injured man, according to a news release from Claremont lieutenant Jason Walters. Police say the 45-year-old man had been stabbed in the hand […]
The city of Claremont has two new electric motor assist bike programs that aim to get residents moving in a fun and eco-friendly style.
Acclaimed violinist Fritz Gearhart joins Grammy-nominated pianist Genevieve Feiwen Lee for a free performance of Lee’s fifth concert in her Beethoven piano sonata cycle series on Saturday, October 28, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. This program consists of two Beethoven sonatas and “Pastorela” by the late […]
The City of Claremont is asking artists of all ages to submit work that fits the theme “Claremont Stands United Against Hate” by Wednesday, November 1, in preparation for United Against Hate Week, a national call to action to stop hate and implicit biases that takes place from Sunday, November 12, to Saturday, November 18. […]
Claremont Heritage will showcase “A Fine Feast,” paintings by Anne Seltzer, at the Ginger Elliott Exhibit Center, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, from Friday, November 10 to Sunday, November 12, open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seltzer, a distinguished artist known for capturing the essence of everyday life, explores the evolution of […]
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