STAFF REPORTS
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Walnut High Performing Arts Alumni Show
When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.
Where: WHS Performing Arts Center, 400 N. Pierre Road, Walnut
Details: Over 30 talented Walnut High alumni from the past 14 years will perform scenes, songs, and Improv. Tickets are $20, a tax-deductible donation for general admission seating.
Contact: Purchase tickets at www.seatyourself.biz/walnutdrama, or at the door.
Mariachi Divas Join Chino’s Mexican Independence Day Celebration
When: Friday, September 12, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall Lawn, 13220 Central Avenue, Chino
Details: The City of Chino invites the public to the Mexican Independence Day Community Celebration. The Grammy-award winning Mariachi Divas will entertain the crowd; food booths, dance performances, children’s activities, and “El Grito,” an annual tradition commemorating the cry that led to the start of the Mexican Independence will all add to the fun.
Contact: Jack Morgan, (909) 334-3338; or visit www.cityofchino.org/communityservices.
Summit on Today’s Marriage and Family Life
When: September 12-14, 2014
Where: St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Church, Walnut
Details: The changing world poses some great challenges to families of today in the context of evangelization. The church is responding to the challenge by providing a summit.
Contact: Honchee Natividad at honcheen@hotmail.com, or call the parish office at (909) 595-9545. RSVP by Sept. 1.
Flapjack Fundraiser
When: Saturday, Sept. 13; 8 to 10 a.m.
Where: Applebee’s, in Walnut
Details: A benefit for the Student Assistance Fund sponsored by Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and School in Diamond Bar to help families that are struggling to have their children attend Mt. Calvary. Tickets are $10, and include a great breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, country fries, coffee and juice.
Contact: For tickets and more information, call Sandy Hardin, (909) 595-0753.
Diamond Bar Library HUGE BOOK Sale
When: Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Diamond Bar Library Windmill Room, 21800 Copley Drive
Details: There will be a members-only preview from 9 to 10 a.m., with a membership drive between 8:30 and 9 a.m. There will be thousands of desirable, high-quality books at rock-bottom prices. All proceeds directly benefit the library.
Contact: (909) 396-9954
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.
Wheel Food Fest
When: 1st Friday of the month through October 3; 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.
Free Intervention Information Sessions
When: Third Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m.
Where: Charter Oak Hospital, 1161 E. Covina Blvd., Covina
Details: Free information sessions about the intervention process, a powerful tool to combat alcoholism and addition. Open to the public, space is limited and reservations are recommended.
Contact: Aurora Charter Oak Hospital, (626) 859-5269, or visit http://www.charteroakhospital.com.
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.
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
