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Claremont High School Theatre Department’s first production of the year, Brian Yorkey’s 2008 musical “Next To Normal,” will run at 7 p.m. February 13-15, with a 1 p.m. matinee performance on February 15 at the Don F. Fruechte Theater for the Performing Arts, 1601 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont.

Claremont Recreation and Human Services Department is offering $40 tickets for folks 55 and older to attend “The Sound of Music” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 21 at Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga. Tickets for the excursion include round trip transportation from Alexander Hughes Community Center in Claremont.

This year’s Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count has been postponed for at least 30 days due to fires in Los Angeles County. “The recent wildfires have created significant challenges and disruptions across the region, including evacuations, displacement of individuals experiencing homelessness, and disruptions to essential supportive services,” read a post atclaremontca.gov/news-articles. “LAHSA determined that conducting […]

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health declared a local health emergency last week,  and banned the use of leaf and other air blowers. “To help protect the health and wellbeing of residents, the use of power air blowers, including leaf blowers, is prohibited until further notice,” read a LACDPH news release. “These devices stir […]

People over 55 are invited to tour Tri-City Mental Health Services’ newly reopened therapeutic community garden, at 2008 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, on Thursday, January 30 during a free 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. field trip by Claremont’s Recreation and Human Services Department. A Tri-City representative will lead the tour and explain mindfulness practices. Round […]

The annual free and open to the public Sycamore Elementary School Secondhand Swap Sale runs from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, January 11 at 225 W. Eighth St., Claremont, and features treasures, clothes, books, toys, and small furniture for sale. Proceeds benefit the school. More info is at my.cheddarup.com/c/2025-sycamore-secondhand-swap.

Four new exhibits are on display at Sasse Museum of Art, 300 S. Thomas St., Pomona, with free and public artist receptions scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 19. “Onkalo,” paintings by Deena Capparelli, runs through January 25. “Mind Tapestries,” by Carlos Grasso, “Emotive Dominion,” by photographer Ted Rigoni, and “Melting Into Air,” […]

Claremont Community Services Department will collect holiday trees on regular trash days through Thursday, January 16. To ensure collection, place the tree next to a trash container and make sure it is free of any stands, ornaments, or tinsel. Trees over six feet must be cut in half. Flocked or fire-retardant trees will not be […]

The Claremont Recreation and Human Services Department’s 2025 winter/spring activity guide, a resource containing info on classes, activities, and events hosted by the city from January to May 2025, is out now, viewable at claremontca.gov, hover over “Activities & Recreation” and select “Recreation Classes” from the drop down menu. Hard copies are also available at […]

Claremont Police Department Explorer Post 411 hosts the 43rd annual Porky Show, the largest and longest running police and fire collectibles show in the nation, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 18 at Taylor Hall, 1775 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. Admission is $5. Proceeds fund training and equipment for the CPD Explorer […]

The public is invited to a 2 to 3:30 p.m. discussion with panelists Marilyn Kay Austin, Emily Elkins, Damon Lawrence, Alvin Lee, Chris Menrad, and Lee Witten, on Sunday, January 12, at the American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave., Pomona.

Author and historian Becky Nicolaides is the guest speaker at Claremont Heritage’s annual members meeting, set for 1 p.m. Sunday, January 12 at the Ginger Elliot Exhibition Center, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont.

Pilgrim Place’s new chief executive officer Leif Cameron hopes to deliver a breath of fresh air to residents of the Claremont retirement community. Cameron took over December 3 following the retirement of Ron Bolding, who had held the job since October 2019. Cameron became interested in the job after researching Pilgrim Place’s mission and values. “The whole peace, justice and care of Earth really kind of spoke to me,” he said. “They truly mean what they’re putting up. I think sometimes it gets watered down, values and mission statements, at other organizations, and this one is not that way at all.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Claremont nonprofit Shoes That Fit’s Every Step Matters campaign is reaching out to the community in hopes of reaching its $200,000 fundraising goal before the end of 2024. The campaign is at $192,006. Donations can be made at shoesthatfit.org/everystep. “When kids don’t have shoes that fit them, they miss out on important steps in childhood […]