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Claremont’s 2024 summer brochure, which lists activities, classes, and offerings this summer, was recently released by Claremont’s Human Services Department. Register for classes online at anc.apm.activecommunities.com/claremontrecreation or click “Activity Search” near the bottom of ci.claremont.ca.us/government/departments-divisions/human-services/recreation-classes-activities. Questions? Call (909) 399-5490.

Representative Judy Chu of California’s 28th Congressional District recently announced the winners of the 15th annual artistic discovery competition. Winners are selected by a committee of judges that consider style, technique, originality, and creativity. Tiffany To of Mark Keppel High School earned top honors for her work, “Year of the Rabbit 2023,” which honors the memory […]

Nonprofit theater group Inland Valley Repertory Theatre mounts “Curious George: The Golden Meatball” at Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, May 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 at cityofrc.us/vgcc.   The musical follows Curious George and his friend, Man with the Yellow Hat, as they help Chef Pisghetti cook […]

Inland Pacific Ballet mounts “Cinderella” at the Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. April 27 and 28. Tickets are $28-$55 at cityofrc.us/news/cinderella or by calling (909) 477-2775. Go to ipballet.org/cinderella for discount info.

Meet and greet Susan Perry, Ph.D., author of “The Hidden Power of Aikido: Transcending Conflict and Cultivating Inner Peace,” during a free and open to the public event at the Claremont Forum Bookshop, 586 W. First St., Claremont, on Friday, May 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. Engage with Perry, an Aikido practitioner, learn the philosophy […]

The City of Claremont is asking for community feedback in order to develop a local roadway safety plan. The plan will identify traffic safety issues on streets, establish safety goals and determine priority locations for potential improvements. Based on Caltrans guidance, the local plan will establish a systemic approach for addressing transportation safety issues, construct […]

California Botanic Garden, at 1500 N. College Ave, Claremont, is offering moms free admission to the garden on Mother’s Day. The garden is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 12.  A limited number of free tickets are available for reservation at calbg.org/event/mothers-day-free-admission. Follow the links at the reservation page to accommodate […]

The community is invited to St. Luke Lutheran Church’s annual Easter Sunday celebration on March 31. The event, at 2050 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, begins with a 9 a.m. breakfast, followed by Easter service at 10, then holiday surprises for children. St. Luke is also holding a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. March 29. For […]

By Claremont Interfaith Council For almost 20 years, an interfaith group in Claremont has been seeking ways to increase possibilities for peace in the Middle East. Since its inception, the mission of the Inland Valley Interfaith Working Group for Peace in the Middle East has been to build relationships of peace here, which in turn […]

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center recently opened a new, 15-bed inpatient pediatric unit, the only such unit in a 15-mile radius. The unit features nine private rooms and three semi-private rooms, each with an outdoor view, shower, and storage and sofa beds that can accommodate large families. The nursing station is outside the rooms and […]

Human traffickers often frequent transportation hubs to not only recruit victims, but to also use public transit systems to move victims between locations, according to a news release from Metrolink. Metrolink Chief Executive Officer Darren Kettle recently signed the United States Department of Transportation’s Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking Pledge, reinforcing Metrolink’s commitment to combatting human […]

The Woman’s Club of Claremont will award up to eight scholarships of $1,000 or $500 to seniors graduating from Claremont or San Antonio high schools in 2024. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 12. Applications will be judged on academic achievement (transcript required); community involvement; and a short essay of up to 400 words. Graduates […]