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by Anne Thorward Recently, one of the founders of Newcomers Access Center told me that the first wave of Syrian refugees arrived here in the Claremont area 10 years ago. Has it been that long? “I remember community folks helping the refugee families in the fall of 2015,” he said. Adnan Aswad would know. His […]
The Farm at Fairplex hosts Fall in the Farm, a free and open to the public urban farmer experience featuring hands-on activities, displays, workshops, and agriculture and wellness vendors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 23 at 2118 N. White Ave., Pomona.
A free and open to the public screening of “Defining Moments: The Life and Leadership of Quiet Revolutionary Frances Hesselbein,” a documentary highlighting the Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, will take place at Pitzer College’s Benson Auditorium, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 20. The screening, hosted by Claremont […]
The Claremont High School Marching Band and Color Guard brought home four honors from the November 9 Los Altos High School Field Tournament: first in the tournament sweepstakes guard, general effect, and high band score categories, and third in percussion. The Wolfpack were at Covina District Field after press time Thursday for another contest at […]
by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com The race for Claremont Unified School District Board of Education’s Trustee Area 5 seat remains tight, with Cheryl Fiello maintaining a narrow lead over Mark Reynoso, 2,365 (52%) to 2,222 (48%). Results are as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 13: Claremont City Council District 1 Incumbent Corey Calaycay has been […]
The Claremont High School Theatre Department hosts a 7 p.m. fundraiser screening of the 2024 film, “Wicked” on Thursday, November 21 at the Laemmle Claremont 5, 450 W. Second St. Tickets are $40 at chstheatre2129.ludus.com, and include popcorn, beverage, raffle ticket, a commemorative movie poster, a costume contest, and a pre-screening student performance.
by Russ Binder At nearly every City Council meeting, Claremont Tenants United urges the council to create a rental registry, which is typically a system maintained and administered by the city government intended to track rental properties and their landlords. Goals include ensuring compliance with housing regulations and protecting tenants’ rights. Landlords would be required to […]
Claremont High School Class of 2026 Booster Board’s free holiday market takes place rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 16 at Taylor Hall, 1775 N. Indian Hill Blvd. It features more than 40 artisan craft vendors, food trucks, raffles, and live music by Swingin’ Doors.
Claremont Educational Foundation’s eighth annual Chocolate Walk takes place in the Village from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 16.
Claremont residents are reminded that Pooch Park, 100 S. College Ave., is closed for biannual turf maintenance through Monday, December 2.
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.
Composer and clarinetist Jonathan Russell and Grammy Award-winning pianist and Cal Poly Pomona professor Nadia Shpachenko perform “Unbreakable Spirit: Music of Resilience,” an 8 p.m. concert at Cal Poly Pomona Recital Hall, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, on Wednesday, October 23.
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