What’s wrong, Claremont?

by Andrew Alonzo | [email protected]

Friday, August 16

• Support the Friends of the Claremont Library by purchasing a half-price book or other item through August at the Claremont Helen Renwick Library, 208 N. Harvard Ave. Library hours are Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m.

• The Pomona Office of Violence Prevention and Neighborhood Welfare is hosting a free and open to the public light event Friday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ganesha Park, 1575 N. White Ave.

• Guests aged 50 and over are cordially invited to a luau at Ontario Town Square, 224 N. Euclid Ave. Admission is $8 for Ontario residents and $10 for non-residents. For more information, visit ontarioca.gov/specialevents.

• Claremont’s free live music showcase from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday nights live, with Craic Haus at Village Plaza, Emerald at the Chamber of Commerce, and Outerwave at Shelton Park. For lineup information, visit claremontchamber.org.

• Maxi Priest is the headliner of a 9pm show at The Canyon Montclair, 5060 E. Montclair Plaza, Space 2020. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets, $49-$99, are available at wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/events.

Saturday, August 17

• This month from 8 to 10 a.m. Claremont Cars and Coffee Event at Last Name Brewing, 2120 Porterfield Way, Upland, is free and open to the public. All vehicles are welcome.

• A free and public Cars and coffee event will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 121 N. San Dimas Ave., San Dimas. Register cars at sandimasca.gov or by calling (909) 394-6230.

• The weekly, free and publicly accessible Pomona Valley Certified Farmers market Running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the northwest corner of Pearl Street and Garey Avenue. For more information, visit sustainableclaremont.org.

• The American Museum of Ceramic Art399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, opens its newest exhibit, “Architectural Pottery: Ceramics for a Modern Landscape,” at 11 a.m. Admission is $14 for adults, $9 for seniors and $7 for students and Pomona residents. AMOCA members and children under 12 are admitted free. The exhibit runs through March 2, 2025. The museum is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit amoca.org..

• The Claremont Presbyterian Church, 1111 N Mountain Ave., invites Dave Tull to a free and public 6pm concert as Part of an ongoing series on local legends. For information visit claremontpres.org.

• From 6 to 9 p.m. Ontario Art Go Features Exhibitions, pop-up galleries, artist talks, live music and art events throughout the Downtown Ontario Arts District on Euclid Avenue. For a map, visit ontarioartwalk.org.

• Registration for the upcoming Claremont Fastpitch Registration for the season is due by midnight. CFP is open to girls ages 4-14. Players ages 4-6 pay $130, and everyone else pays $180. Register at claremontfastpitch.org and have your child’s birth certificate and health insurance information ready.

Sunday, August 18

• Polyhedra plays for free this week from 2 to 5 p.m. Jazz show at the College Center 665 E. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. For information about upcoming performances, visit jazzatcollegecenter.com.

• Free games at 4pm Boules for seniors are held Sundays, weather permitting, at Larkin Park, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. For more information, email [email protected].

Monday, August 19

• A veterans service officer provides free support for Veterans and families every Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the La Verne Community Center, 3680 D St. For more information, visit cityoflaverne.org.

• Claremont is free and open to the public from 7 p.m. Concert series on Monday evening at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., continues tonight with The Snipes. For more information, visit ci.claremont.ca.us.

Tuesday, August 20

• A free and open to the public Knitting group meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont, to work on projects benefiting local nonprofits. Call (909) 399-5488 to learn more.

Wednesday, August 21

• Discuss the latest trends in the technology industry during a free discussion from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. innovation forum at the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce, 9500 Cleveland Ave., Suite 110. The event will be moderated by Chris Daden. For more information, visit business.ranchochamber.org/events.

• Economy Shop, Claremont’s non-profit thrift store at 325 First St., Claremont, opens again at 10 a.m. for its 92nd season. The store is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are accepted Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and during store hours.

• New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt will discuss her 2022 debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures, at 4 p.m. virtual author talk. Respond at visit.lacountylibrary.org.

Thursday, August 22

• The Service Center for Independent Life invites seniors and those with disabilities to its free health and wellness hour at 11 a.m. at 107 S. Spring St., Claremont. For more information, call (909) 621-6722.

• The City of Ontario is ending its free 7 p.m. Concert series on Thursday at Celebration Park North, 4980 S. Celebration Ave., featuring a performance by Savor the Band. For information, visit ontarioca.gov/specialevents.

• The Pomona Concert Band continues its Summer concert series with “Linda’s Favorites” at 7:30 p.m. at the G. Stanton Selby Band Shell in Ganesha Park, 1575 N. White Ave., Pomona.

Friday, August 23

• Today is the deadline for current high school students to apply to the American Museum of Ceramic Art’s Youth Advisory Council program for the 2024-25 school year. The group meets weekly to make ceramics, explore AMOCA and other museums, develop professional skills, and more. Apply at amoca.org/events.

• The California Pinners Conferencea two-day event highlighting the creative minds of Pinterest with over 100 classes and 200 vendors, returns to Exhibit Hall 4 at the Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 23 and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 24. Advance tickets are $12 online or $15 at the door. Parking is $18. For more information or tickets, visit ca.pinnersconference.com.

• “In Good Company” (2004) is playing this week as a matinee at 12:30 p.m. at the Blaisdell Senior Center, 440 S College Ave., Claremont. Free popcorn is available. For more information, call (909) 399-5367.

• Friday nights liveClaremont’s free live music showcase, 6-9 p.m., continues with Dynamite Dawson at the Village Plaza, Andrew Sherbrook at the Chamber of Commerce and Soulshine at Shelton Park. For info, visit claremontchamber.org.

• The 14th annual The comedy show “Funny for a Reason”a benefit for the Children’s Foundation of America, begins at 7 p.m. at Ophelia’s Jump Productions, 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite H, Upland. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 at eventbrite.com, search for “funny for a reason.”

Saturday, August 24

• Children from 13 years and adults who like Learn more about botany can register for the California Botanic Garden’s workshop, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. Bring a lunch, note-taking supplies, a phone and water. Admission is $25 for CalBG members and $30 for the public at calbg.org.

• The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, 200 W. First St., Claremont, houses “Free for all”, a free and open to the public pop-up art exhibit from 4-9 p.m. Exhibitors must bring a ready-to-hang piece to CLMA on Friday, August 23 between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. to be included in the exhibit. Art must be family-friendly. Pedestal or floor displays will not be accepted. For more information, visit clmoa.org.

• Seffarine performs at 7:30 p.m. at Ophelia’s Jump Music Lounge, 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite H, Upland. The group “seizes and expands Morocco’s musical collision between Arab, Iberian and West African cultures, forging vibrant original music that is deeply rooted in flamenco guitar, oud and Arab-Andalusian music,” according to a press release. Admission is $25 at opheliasjump.org.