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Ontario Museum of History and Art’s latest exhibit, “For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California,” which explores the role of Black soldiers in the U.S. Army over history and their impact in California, is up through Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario.
The Webb Schools announced Monday that 10 seniors were named semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Six students from Vivian Webb School — Aiperi Bush, Eleanor Hong, Emily Li, Zongying Li, Mirabel Raphael and Jiaqi Wang — as well as four from Webb School of California — Connor Keeney, Xiaojun Pan, Hanming Zeng and Zhehao Zhang — were among those listed.
Los Angeles County residents needing to dispose of household hazardous and electronic waste are invited to a 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. collection event Saturday, September 23, at 2118 N. White Ave. Accepted items include paint, oils, batteries, sharps, computers, TVs, and microwaves. Visit pomonaca.gov for more information.
Claremont High School’s award-winning choir kicks off its 2023-2024 season at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 11 with “Choir’s Gone Country” at CHS, 1601 N. Indian Hill Blvd.; followed by the holiday program, “Sounds of the Season” which features El Roble Intermediate School’s Panther Chorus, December 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. at Claremont United Church of Christ, 233 Harrison Ave. For information, tickets, or to donate to the program, visit chschoir.org or call (909) 624-9053, extension 30462.
Earlier this month Gentry Brothers, Inc., began the first phase of construction for the City of Claremont’s Towne Avenue Complete Streets Improvement Project. The first phase of construction consists of concrete removal and replacement from the road as well as any adjacent drive approaches, sidewalks, and ADA ramps along the Towne Avenue corridor from Foothill Boulevard to the 210 Freeway. This phase of work is expected to conclude after five weeks, the city stated in a September 7 post. During this phase, passersby should note pedestrian detours, vehicular traffic control signage, and “no parking” warnings. More details are at ci.claremont.ca.us.
Registration is open for Claremont Youth Basketball’s 2023-2024 season at claremontyouthbasketball.com, click “registration” from the drop-down menu. The season begins Sunday, December 3, and will run through March 2024. Games are held on Sundays at El Roble Intermediate School, 665 N. Mountain Ave., and Claremont High School, 1601 N. Indian Hill Blvd. A player evaluation day is set for mid-October at El Roble and practice begins in November. Dates and times will be verified later.
City of Hope hosts a blood donation drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, October 1 at Cahuilla Park, 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. Appointments are required. Visit idonateblood4hope.org, click the “locate a blood drive” option and enter sponsor code “NSPC” to schedule a donation. Donors can also call (626) 218-7171 for appointment information. Questions? Email Francis Fong at ffong@coh.org.
Support El Roble Intermediate School’s music program at Raising Canes, 183 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland, anytime between noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 27. Mention El Roble when ordering and the restaurant will donate 15% of the sale to El Roble’s program. Call (909) 579-0384 for more details.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s annual hiring fair runs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 23 at Central Park’s David Dreier Hall, 11200 Base Line Rd. Job seekers are asked to dress appropriately and come prepared for an interview with a resume and pen. More info is at cityofrc.us.
Supporters of Sustainable Claremont are invited to the nonprofit’s 2023 gala, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 19 at Garner House, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. The event will include dinner, a silent auction, a brief presentation from Sustainable Claremont volunteers and remarks from participants and friends. Tickets are $100 at sustainableclaremont.org. The silent auction will go live at noon Monday, October 9, and close at 11:59 p.m. October 19. Bid on items online at app.charityauctionstoday.com.
The Claremont Symphony Orchestra is seeking members to fill out its violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, and string bass sections ahead of its free and open to the public season opener Sunday, October 15 at Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. The orchestra will perform the music of Beethoven and Dvorak under principal CSO conductor Robert Sage.
It is time to get your annual flu shot. But what else? What about these other vaccines? Is the “triple threat” really coming this fall? Yes, it is. To what degree it will affect us is yet to be seen, but public health experts warn that we should be prepared.
Inland Pacific Ballet kicks off its 29th season with the annual fall dance fest fundraiser with IPB II Studio Company and IPB Academy apprentices and trainees performing excerpts from Joseph Mazilier’s “Paquita” and neoclassical works by Emily Baker. Musical guests include John LaLonde, Debbie Prutsman, Jonathan Sharp, and Allen Everman.
The 11th annual Haynes Family multi-chamber mixer, a free and open to the public chamber of commerce networking event featuring representatives from Claremont, Covina, Glendora, Irwindale, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, and Upland, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 20 at 233 Baseline Rd., La Verne. Live music will be provided by Ron Haire and The Silly Rabbit Band.
The second Universal Peace Conference, a free and annual summit hosted by Universal Peace Connection, takes place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, September 15 over Zoom and in-person at Claremont Graduate University’s Drucker School of Management, 1021 N. Dartmouth Ave.
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