Staff Reports
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Free ESL and Citizenship Classes
When: Monday through Thursday, 9 to 11 a.m.; or Monday through Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 2100 Lerona Avenue, Rowland Heights
Details: Rowland Adult & Community Education is now offering free English as a Second Language and Citizenship courses to adult students this summer due to a grant received from the Majestic Reality Foundation in the City of Industry.
Contact: Call (626) 965-5975, or visit http://race.rowland.k12.ca.us.
Calvary Lutheran Summer Kids’ Day Camp
When: Monday, Now through Wednesday, August 20; 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church & Schools, 23300 Golden Springs Dr., Diamond Bar 91765 Details: A fun, safe, Christian environment for your school age children. Kids’ camp is a summer day camp program based on fun, personal and spiritual growth, and the celebration of God’s Word through various activities, field trips, and daily devotions. All children ages 5 – 12 are invited to attend. Check out the Mt. Calvary Lutheran website for more information about daily activities, registration, and fees.
West Covina Summer Concert Series
When: Thursday evenings, now through August 7; 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: West Covina Civic Center, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue
Details: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes and enjoy this summer entertainment:
- Aug 16: Food Truck Frenzy and Concert
Contact: Community Services Department, (626) 939-8489.
Diamond Bar Concert/Movie Series
When: Wednesday evenings through August 13; 6:30 p.m.
Where: Sycamore Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs Drive
Details: Free admission and free parking
- Aug 13: Little Lies Band (Fleetwood Mac Tribute); Despicable Me 2
Contact: www.ci.diamond-bar.ca.us
1st Annual West Covina Business Expo
When: Saturday, Aug. 23; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Plaza West Covina Mall, 112 Plaza Drive.
Details: The Greater West Covina Business Association, The City of West Covina, and Plaza West Covina are partnering to bring you this event for exhibitor business-to-business opportunities, educations workshops, professional networking, and a variety of resources.
Contact: Monica Farias, at (626) 939-3350, or visit http://www.greaterwestcovina.com.
Wheel Food Fest
When: September 5, October 3 (1st Friday of the month); 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Walnut Valley Unified School District, 880 S. Lemon Avenue, in Walnut.
Details: The Walnut Valley Educational Foundation is sponsoring a family fun night with a variety of gourmet food trucks. This is a delicious way to support your students, schools and community. There are no entry fees, and there is plenty of free parking. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy! Food trucks may include: The Slummin’ Gourmet, Macho Nacho, Rolling Sushi, Cup Cakery, Crepes Bonaparte, White Rabbit, and Dos Chinos. Please leave your pets at home, and do not bring alcohol, outside food or drinks.
Youth Citizens Police Academy Class VIII
When: Monday – Thursday, Aug. 11-21; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Chino Police Department, 5450 Walnut Avenue
Details: High school teens, 14-18 years of age, who live or attend school in the City of Chino, can get an inside look at all the functions of their local law enforcement agency. Participants will get hands-on experience with SWAT, Patrol, Criminal Investigations, K-9, CSI, Narcotics, Traffic and much more!
Contact: Olivia Le Van, (909) 334-3087, or olevan@chinopd.org for applications.
Irwindale Poker Tournament
When: Aug. 22 through Oct. 3; Tournament on Oct. 3, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Participating restaurants and The Pub at Miller-Coors.
Details: 6th Annual World of Food Poker Tournament, an innovative program designed to provide a fun way for poker players to earn bonus chips while driving business to local participating restaurants Registered players are encouraged to visit participating restaurants from Aug. 22 through Oct. 3 collecting chips for purchases. A Texas Hold-Em’ elimination tournament will be held on Fri., Oct. 3.
Contact: Detailed information is available on the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce website at www.irwindalechamber.org. Register no later than Aug. 7 to ensure full access to all materials.
Hollywood Bowl Fireworks Finale featuring the Simpsons!
When: Saturday, Sept. 13
Where: Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA (busses depart from Park-N-Ride, 20983 La Puente Road (at Gartel Drive).
Details: Journey from the animated Springfield Bowl to the Hollywood Bowl for this unprecedented event as the famous orchestra accompanies your favorite scenes from the Simpsons on the big screen. Seats are located in Section F2, Rows 5, 6, and 7. The fee is $55 per person, appropriate for all ages.
Contact: For registration and additional information, call Walnut Community Services Department, (909) 598-5605.
WEEKLY EVENTS:
Bookstore Blowout
Where: Twice Sold Tale Bookstore located at the Walnut Library, La Puente Road, Walnut CA 91789
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Details: All books and media: Any four items for $1 ($1 minimum purchase).
Contact: (909) 595-0757 or email the.walnut.library@mac.com.
Resources for the Classroom Days at Basically BOOKS
When: Second Tuesday of every month.
Where: Basically BOOKS locations: at 23447 Golden Springs Road, Diamond Bar and at the Diamond Bar Library: 21800 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar.
Details: Books and education videos will be offered at special discounts for teachers at all levels. Teachers can sign up at either Basically BOOKS locations or email BasicallyBOOKS@aol.com to join these special teacher appreciation afternoons.
Free Acupuncture for Veterans, Active Military, First Responders
When: Every Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Where: 12598 Central Avenue, Unit 113, Chino, CA 91710.
Cost: Free
Contact: (909) 590-4183 or http://www.healingcirclecommunityacupuncture.com
Jack Newe’s Farmers Market sponsored by SGV Regional Chamber of Commerce
When: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mt. San Antonio College Campus, Parking Lot B, 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut CA 91789
Cost: Free Admission/Parking
Features: Seasonal organic produce, breads and cakes, olive oils, cheese and spreads, a variety of nursery plants, hand-crafted items and jewelry, fresh-popped Kettle Corn and grilled food plates.
Contact: (909) 869-0701
