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Pomona College’s annual Ussachevsky Memorial Festival of Electroacoustic Music kicks off with a free and open to the public 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 5 lecture and musical presentation from its 2026 composer-in-residence James Diaz at Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Ave., Claremont.
Shoes That Fit’s 19th annual back-to-school backpack campaign launches July 1. The campaign, which has helped more than 6,000 schoolchildren since 2005, asks donors to fill designated backpacks with a new pair of sneakers and socks, and optional school supplies. Pick up a backpack from participating Claremont locations through Tuesday, July 23: Aromatique Skin and […]
Kids ages 7 to 13 can learn the basics of theater acting, singing and movement at Inland Valley Repertory Theatre’s week-long summer camps at Claremont Community School of Music, 951 W. Foothill Blvd. Classes, $285 to $625, meet Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting June 24. The first week of camp, […]
By Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com Tuesday’s Claremont City Council meeting began with a special 5 p.m. presentation of the city’s proposed 2024-2026 operating and capital improvement budget. Directors of the city’s various departments such as administrative services, community development, community services, financial services, human services, and police outlined their biannual funding breakdowns, proposed costs and […]
by Nickolaus Hayes | Special to the Courier What makes a responsible father? There are countless answers to this question, but generally it means showing up every day and playing an essential role in a child’s life. Fathers should provide abundant love, support, and make sacrifices to ensure their children are safe and cared for. […]
After 60 years of service, First Baptist Church of Claremont’s nursery school will close on Friday, May 31. The school was founded in 1964 by Edith Fagg. Janet Hodges served as director after Fagg’s 1974 retirement. Suzanne Duron then took the position following Hodges retirement in the late 2010s. “We would like to take this […]
Condit Elementary School student Elizabeth Hayward recently launched a toy drive for children impacted by the foster care system to ensure they have something special to enjoy during the summer. “I was in foster care, so I thought it would be nice to do this,” Elizabeth wrote in a statement. “They get a lot of […]
The Claremont Chamber of Commerce’s board installation and business of the year awards ceremony will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Tickets are $100. RSVP at business.claremontchamber.org. Business of the year recipients are UPS Store #6933, small business; California Bank and Trust, […]
Claremont Symphony Orchestra’s final concert of the season will be an all-American program featuring the music of George Gershwin and Howard Hanson, led by CSO Music Director Robert Sage, on Sunday, June 9, at Pomona College’s Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. The 3:30 p.m. concert is free and open to the […]
By Tim Lynch | Special to the Courier A Claremont Graduate University alumni couple has pledged $1 million to the school’s Drucker School of Management to support talented MBA candidates who face financial barriers. “We are grateful for the educational experience from the Drucker School, which has significantly impacted our careers over the decades,” wrote […]
by John P. Morgan | Special to the Courier I went to an estate sale recently in my hometown of West Covina. The sale was on Lark Ellen — a street I am very familiar with. I got in line (I was number four) and I realized that I had forgotten something in my car, so […]
Illustrator and New York Times bestselling author Dan Santat will read from his newest book, “Built to Last,” Tuesday, May 28 at Foothill Country Day School, 1035 Harrison Ave., Claremont. Santat will be on campus for an interactive assembly to introduce students to and share his process. The author will also sign books for students […]
The Claremont Forum Bookshop, home to the Prison Library Project, hosts a showcase and silent auction fundraiser to cap its “Canvas 4a Cause” artist call during the 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 1, Claremont Art Walk at 586 W. First St. An online auction will also run June 2-16. Proceeds from the artwork, donated […]
The Claremont Chorale will perform “Hooray for Hollywood,” at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at Claremont Presbyterian Church, 1111 N. Mountain Ave., featuring music from “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Greatest Showman,” “La La Land,” and “Coco,” with chorale members dressed as famous movie characters. A reception will follow. Tickets, $10 to $20, are available […]
After a four year break, Claremont Heritage and Claremont Music Scene are partnering to revive the Treasury of Claremont Music concert, an initiative meant to celebrate the city’s musical history and culture, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at Garner House, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. The night will feature a live […]
“The Great Perfection: Charles Long & Khang Bảo Nguyễn,” at Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, 200 W. First St., Claremont, is up through Sunday, August 18. Curated by Associate Director of Exhibitions and Collections Seth Pringle, the installation showcases Pomona-based sculptor Charles Long and painter and scholar Khang Bảo Nguyễn and “their approaches to the […]
On May 20, Pilgrim Place will host a free and open to the public community resource fair from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 625 Mayflower Rd., Claremont, in front of Porter Circle. The fair will feature an array of exhibitors tailored to the needs and interests of seniors and their families, including the opportunity to […]
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