March 2009 Archives
Here is a release I received from the city of Ontario:
It's a toe-tapping, hand-clapping introduction to spring at the master-planned community of Edenglen in Ontario--where everyone is invited to move to the groove or simply soak up the beautiful sights and sounds of a festive afternoon of music in the park.
"The residents of Edenglen love to gather and celebrate the approach of summer," shares Adrian Foley, President of Brookfield Southland. "And because our concert event was such a great success last year, we wanted to invite the public to join us. The band is great and we feel confident that this year will be every bit as fun as it was last year."
Guests will first want to tour the stylish Edenglen models and then are encouraged to join friends and residents at Pinheiro Park on Saturday, April 4th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for "Rock the Lawn," a popular community event where folks will be treated to the musical talents of "The Trip," Southern California's #1 cover band. It's a great, inexpensive way to enjoy the afternoon for families of every age and stage. Simply bring a blanket and snap open your lawn chairs and let the music move you. Ice cream treats will be available for just $1 and the concert is free.
"Events like these are the perfect opportunity to introduce Edenglen in Ontario to home shoppers for its wonderful hometown charm and appeal," comments Foley. "The Edenglen community is really an exceptional deal when you consider its beautiful homes, convenient location and generous amenities. And with its reasonable pricing from the mid $200,000s to the $500,000s, it's easy to see why so many home shoppers are now eagerly planning to call Edenglen home."
Friendly neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and spacious lawns and parks are the finer points that developer Brookfield Homes refers to as its commitment to "Style, Warmth and Details." Brookfield Homes' promise of comfort and sophistication are also clearly apparent in their homes with open floorplans, stainless steel kitchen appliances, lavish bathrooms and spacious garages, while each recreational spot--whether it is a walking path or quiet park bench--inspires a sense of peace and community.
"Brookfield Homes' is very proud of what they have accomplished at Edenglen in Ontario. Every feature of this community, to the smallest detail, has been precisely crafted for the comfort and pleasure of its residents," shares Foley. "It is the kind of lifestyle that so many aspire to. It's a little slice of the American dream."
Residents are treated to sparkling pools, a Great Lawn, new parks, scenic walkways, and barbecue areas, while pet lovers enjoy their very own room to roam at the Bark Park. Popular Pinheiro Park plays host to numerous community events such as summer movies, live concerts and the annual Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony. Finally, there is The Clubhouse--a resort-like facility that treats residents to a TV lounge, a lively game room featuring classic arcade games and an impressive wraparound porch.
Edenglen commuters can count on convenient access to freeways for jobs in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. There is shopping at Ontario Mills and Victoria Gardens and many opportunities for fine and casual dining and entertainment close by. And residents can chose from three different elementary schools--Creekside Elementary is ranked in the 87th percentile in San Bernardino County--in the notable Mountain View School District. Colony High School is even within walking distance.
Edenglen features numerous Wi-Fi hotspots in several key locations, allowing for easy, on-the-go Internet access. And residents can also take advantage of the community's state-of-the-art fiber optics network, expected to offer advanced video, high-speed data and digital telephone capabilities.
Edenglen offers five distinctive neighborhoods in all--each appealing to a broad range of home shoppers--from young professionals to families, small, growing and mature. Architectural styles include Traditional, Spanish Colonial, Bungalow, Territorial Ranch, Monterey, Spanish and Cottage-inspired themes. Prices range from the mid-$200,000's to the mid $500,000's.
Veranda impresses with a neighborhood of executive-style single-family homes ranging from 3,498 to 4,314 square feet. Gatehouse homes enjoy their own private entryway courtyards and include four to six bedrooms. The Cottages are comfortable with detached homes featuring up to four bedrooms, while Portico embraces Southern California living with spacious townhomes that offer up to three bedrooms. And, finally, Belcourt is a stylish collection of one-, two- and three-story garden court condominiums with attached garages for extra storage and convenience.
Home shoppers are encouraged to come and see for themselves what makes Edenglen so special by touring these five unique and distinctive neighborhoods. From the 60 Freeway, exit Haven Avenue and continue traveling south. Make a left on Riverside Drive, turn right on Mill Creek, and left into Edenglen. The sales centers are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Wednesdays, when they are open by appointment only.
Brookfield Homes Southland is independently and locally operated with offices in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties and is part of one of North America's largest homebuilding companies, Brookfield Homes Corporation. The parent company also has community development and homebuilding operations in the San Francisco Bay area, San Diego area, Virginia, Maryland, and Hawaii. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Brookfield Homes is a public company. Additional information regarding the company and its forthcoming Edenglen community is available by visiting www.edenglen.com.
This weekend there will be sign-ups for the Ontario Outlaws Football and Cheer at Ontario High School. The team will also be taking signups April 18, May 2 and 16. Ontario High School is located at 901 West Francis Street.
The team will begin practicing July 27 at 6 p.m. The ages for tackle football players is 7-14 years old, and 5 to 6 years old for flag football.
For cheerleading kids need to be 5 to 14 years old.
Parents will need to provide proof of residence and must pay dues by July 27.
For football questions call Reuben Reyes at (909) 730-1627.
For Cheerleading questions call Teri Garcia (909) 636-1244.
For more info visit www.ontariooutlaws.org
March Madness may be winding down but there is a chance to score like Tyler Hansbrough next month. The Ontario-Montclair YMCA is holding a men's 3 on 3 basketball tournament May 1-2. The event is open to ages 16 and up. Team registration is now available until April 25 and will cost $150 per team.
The double elimination tournament will be half court games. They will play either 20 minute game or 20 point games, which ever comes first.
The cash prize for first place is $500, $150 for the runner up and $100 for the third place team.
For more information visit Ontario-Montclair at 215 West C Street, Ontario or call 986-5847.
The Ontario Reign in conjunction with K-FROG are sponsoring the annual Rubber Ducky Regatta, April 25 at the University of Redlands.
The event, which benefits the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha foundation, is a race with rubber ducky for a chance to win $1 million. The community still has the chance to go online and adopt a duck for $5 or adopt a quackpack for $20.
The "million dollar duck," will be randomly selected and the winning duck. If that duck crosses the finish line first then that adoptee wins the grand prize.
The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation includes their Pediatric Trauma Program for kids that are seriously ill. For more information visit www.duckrace.com/cnhfoundation or call (877) 597-1770.
So on Monday I attended the grand opening of King Taco in Ontario. I thought it would be of some siginficance since this was the taco chain's first Inland Empire location. I guess I didn't expect to see so many people waiting in line.
I was told, patrons waited an average of 30 to 40 minutes to get their food.
As I walked around the store I ran into Gregorio Olguin of Ontario. I thought I would share his story because he has been going to King Taco for 40 years.
Olguin said he grew up eating there since he was three and he has taken his children there as well.
Once a week he and his family travel to the 3rd Street Los Angeles location to eat and to this date he said he has not found tacos with meat that have a better marinade.
"They've had me hooked," he said. "I have a taco stand myself but this place beats all taco shops everywhere."
The restaurant is located at 406 N Mountain Avenue, the closest cross street is D Street.
Members at Redeemer Luthern Church are busy coordinatings some community events for the next couple of weeks.
On April 18 the church will be holding the Electrical Recycling Drive from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For each pound of display electronics (computer monitors, televisions,laptops, and LCD's) the church receives 8 cents. All electronics will be accepted.
The church is bringing back Life Line Screening, provider of preventative screenings for an affordable rate.
Life Line Screening is to make people aware of an undetected health problem and encourage them to seek follow up care with their physician.
They will be at Redeemer Lutheran Church in the Woody Blanke Family Ministry Center May 12 beginning at 8:30 a.m.. For more information call (800) 897-9177 or visit their websitewww.lifelinescreening.com.
Redeemer Lutheran Church is located at 920 W 6th St Ontario, for more information call (909) 986-2615 ext 105.
When the theatre department opens their show of "Fiddler on the Roof," students might do a double-take on some of the actors on stage.
Chances are they might find a teacher or counselor up there which will be filling roles in the high school's production of "Fiddler on the Roof."
I've learned that Tevye, the dairyman, will be played by the Chairperson of the Visual and Performing Arts, Dave Masterson.
The role of Yente, the Matchmaker, will be played by art history teacher Patty Gulino.
Golde, Tevye's wife, will be filled by counselor Christine Jeffery. Long time Chaffey educator Dr. Gabe Pettrocelli, Director of CJUHSD Orchestra Tom Mazur and Assistant Principal Bart Goldstein and Drama partner David Billman, of Billman/Masterson Productions will also have roles in upcoming performances. I'm told there will be a total of 80 cast members.
The show opens April 30 and and will show Fridays, Saturday, Sundays and Monday, thru Sunday, May 10 in the Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium, located at 1245 North Euclid Avenue in Ontario, CA.
Evening shows are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2p.m. There will not be a show the first Saturday, May 2.
There will be a special "Family Home Evening" on May 4 at 7 p.m. All seats will be discounted to $7.
Tickets are available at www.chsthespians.com for $10 and $12.
All seats are "first-come-first-seated" with doors opening one half hour before show time.
Prior to today, the only time you could grab some King Taco in the Inland Empire was if the fair was in town or if you were at one of two races at the Auto Club Speedway.
The Mexican food provider only had temporary locations at both of those locations but now it has settled roots in the Inland Empire by opening its first restaurant in Ontario.
The restaurant, I'm told by a reader opened this morning and is located on 406 N Mountain Avenue or call (909) 933-9150.
Their website mentions that they also have a Fontana location opening soon.
Ontario's Library and Solid Waste Departments will co-sponsor a special reading club in an effort to encourage children to become aware of conservation efforts and teach them about recycling.
The club is open to ages 3 - 13 and will be held the entire month of April at Ontario Main and Colony High Branch Libraries.
For more informatin call (909) 395-2004.
I got an e-mail from Renee Young a member of the Mountain View Elementary School PTA letting me know they are putting on the 2nd Annual Car Show, Craft & Vendor Fair.
Young said this year's show, which is April 19 will be bigger than the year before. Kola 99.9 is coming out to DJ the event and their will also be live entertainment later on in the day. The PTA has also have received a generous donation from the Ontario City Employees Union AFSCME Local 3061 as well as volunteers for the event.
They are also getting an automotive magazine to come to the event and do a story for their May issue. Young said the community is coming together to help them during a time of need.
"With the economy in the state that it is, we're unable to raise enough funds for a lot of the school activities that the PTA funds," Young said.
The group is still taking pre-registration for anyone who wants to be part of the crafts fair or the if they want to show their car.
The event will be held April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the main parking lot of Mountain View Elementary, 2825 Walnut St, Ontario. For more information call (909) 947-3516.
And here's some more news from the staff at the USO Ontario. The community has the chance to support the troops at a golf tournament for the USO on April 6. The tournament will be held on the Bear Creek Golf Courses, which is more than 7000 yards of green and was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Sponsored by the USO at the Ontario Airport and the Jim Whamoud Family at Bear Creek golf course, which is a private club but is making the course available to support the USO and the tournament.
Various sponsorships are available. The tournament per person is $175 which includes golf, breakfast, lunch and dinner and awards.
To register, send entries to: USO Ontario, PO BOX 4256, Ontario, or call (909) 390-4274 or fax (909) 390-4280.
San Bernardino County Supervisor Gary Ovitt has allocated $15,000 in funds toward the Anthony Munoz Football Camp to promote educational and athletic opportunities for young people in San Bernardino County.
The camp, which will be held Aug. 1 and 2 at Chaffey High School in Ontario for youth 7 to 14 years old.
Anthony Munoz was born and raised in Ontario and became a three-sport athlete at Chaffey High School. He went on to attend the University of Southern California, earning football All-American honors twice. He went on to play professional football.
The Nite Owl Quilters Guild, the Inland Empire's quilting organization, will open its doors to the public for its 16th biennial quilt show at the Ontario Senior Center. The quilt show, on April 18-19, features the work of guild members both beginning and advanced. Their works are vary from traditional quilts, wall hangings, wearable art and fiber art.
The show will feature an exhibition and a competition class. The competition will be judged by professional quilters while visitors can vote for the Viewer's Choice award. Outside of the exhibit hall is the Vendor Mall, where not-so-local quilt shops and entrepreneurs offer quilting goods, while the Nite Owl's Nest allows NOQG members to sell their goods and handiwork. The show will include a gift basket raffle. In addition, the Guild will host a Silent Auction to benefit Mercy House of Ontario.
The event will be at the Ontario Senior Center located at 225 E. 'B' Street, Ontario. The show runs from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday; and 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Admission is $6.
Bring a can of food for the Food Bank Collection and receive $1 off admission.
For more information, visit www.niteowls.org.
By Bob Otto
YUCAIPA - In this tight economy, money for fun and games can be hard to come by. But thanks to a couple of military service clubs in Yucaipa, our men and women in uniform will soon be putting paddle to ball.
On Tuesday, members of the American Legion Post 426 and VFW Post 7347 loaded a $600 ping pong table on the truck of Post 426 Commander, Clyde Kelley.
Once securely tied down, Kelley hauled the table to the USO at the Ontario International Airport. Games For Fun of San Bernardino donated the table to Post 426 for a fundraiser. And the Post held a raffle recently for the table.
Post member Don Scherneck won, but instead of keeping the table for himself, Scherneck asked Kelley to find a worthy organization to donate it to.
And what better organization than the USO (United Service Organizations)?
"Our members voted to give the table to the USO," Kelley said. "Our service men and women need (recreational outlets). This is a quality table."
Since 1941 USO has been the link that has connected the American public with our men and women in uniform. There are over 130 USO locations around the world that offer services such as free Internet and email access, libraries, housing assistance, family crisis counseling, support groups, nursery facilities and recreation rooms.
And now, when our troops and their families fly into Ontario Airport they can stop by the USO and play some ping pong.
"The USO is our troops' home away from home," said Sandi Moreno, USO at Ontario Business Development Director. "Sometimes they are here for as long as 12 hours waiting for a flight. The troops will love the table. It is monumental contribution to us."
For more information on making contributions to the USO contact Sandi Moreno at USO at Ontario.
USO at Ontario
1940 E Moore Way # 1
Ontario, CA 91761
I was in south Ontario the other day. Driving south on Mountain I noticed the King Taco restaurant that is being built along Mountain Avenue and D Street. I have to admit I always wondered where the restaurant was. For months, on my way home on the 10 Freeway, I would see the bright Fairplex sign announcing the arrival of King Taco.
"Coming Soon," was all the sign would say.
I'm glad to know where it is now I'll just have to figure out when it will open.
From the outside it looked like it was coming along pretty well. In fact they have signs letting people know they are accepting applications.
If you're interested call 1-800-KING TACO.
Last weekend I attended the opening ceremonies for Ontario Western Little League. The event paid homage to one of their longtime players, Michael Ortiz.
At that event was Mayor Paul Leon. A former little leaguer himself, Leon said he was thrilled to be at the event.
Leon who spoke to the community about the importance of little leagues, said he still remembers his coaches, team moms and dads.
"The future of Ontario is depending on how you model life around them," Leon said.
For Leon, being in the league is more than just baseball but its how kids are "introduced into life through baseball."
Playing baseball demonstrates kids the importance of things such as teamwork, he said.
"We're not just building a better baseball player, we're building a future," Leon said.
Last week I attended the 2009 Woman of the Year which was hosted by by Sen. Gloria Negrete McLeod, D-Montclair and Assemblymembers Norma J. Torres, D-Ontario and Wilmer Amina Carter in Ontario.
Mcleod and the assemblywomen each selected one woman. The cities from McLeod district were also asked to select their own woman of the year.
"They are unsung heroes for the community," Carter said. "They do a lot and don't even get the credit."
Among those recognized by the city of Ontario was Councilwoman Sheila Mautz who served on Planning Commission for 12 year. Chairwoman eight of those years.
Mautz was among 13 women honored
"We have chosen the women that have made some kind of an impact in their community," McLeod said.
She has been active in many local community organizations and a member of Kiwanis Club of Ontario, Crime Stoppers, and has volunteered for the California State Games Committee and the Goodwill Games.
The remaining women who were selected by their city was: Karen Haughey, Chino; Laura Morales, Colton; Marcia Richter, Montclair; Roberta Perlman-Hensen, Pomona; Lea Michelle Cash, Rialto; and Rachel Mendoza Clark, San Bernardino.
The unincorporated areas were Sister Mary Burgess Mckinney of Muscoy and Virginia Geil of Bloomington.
To read the full article about Mautz' recognition check out Friday's edition of the Ontario City News.
The state of the Chamber will be next month's focus of the Ontario Chamber Breakfast Speakers' Series.
The event will look at the direction the chamber is heading.
The event will look at the direction the chamber is heading.
Chairman of the Board Cid Pinedo will discuss the status of the Chamber as well as an update on programs, services, events, and the financial status. There will also be a mini-business expo.
There is a limited number of booth spaces available so contact the Chamber: (909) 984.2458 ext 104
At Tuesday night's council meeting, the Mayor and City Council are expected to accept a check from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Inland Valley Street Rod Club to the Ontario Library for $3,000.
The new Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles recently named an Ontario banker to its its Board of Directors.
John Odetto, a Wrightwood resident, works for Chino Commercial Bank in Ontario.
Odetto will serve as director-at-large on the board.
The newly-formed council, which was the result of a Dec. 1 merger of six area councils, serves 45,000 girls and 22,000 volunteers in Los Angeles County and parts of Kern and San Bernardino counties.
"It's a privilege to be a part of Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles," Odetto said. "I look forward to developing community partnerships and unsurpassed leadership programs that will help girls grow into self-confident, courageous and competent women -- our leaders of tomorrow."
-- citydesk@inlandnewspapers.com
The City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss The Ontario Plan as well as the make some changes on a resolution regarding the city's ticket distribution policy.
The council will meet at 6 p.m. at the Ontario Senior Center, 225 East B Street, Ontario.
The Ontario-Montclair School District on March 31 will have a presentation for parents and community members who have children with autism.
The event titled "Building success for children with autism spectum disorders" will be presented by Casa Colina Children's Services.
The event will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Central School auditorium, 415 E. G St., Ontario.
Information: (909) 418-6420
-citydesk@inlandnewspapers.com
A release from Ontario Reign:
ONTARIO, Calif. - The Ontario Reign, proud affiliate of the NHL Los Angeles Kings and AHL Manchester Monarchs, announced that they are now accepting season ticket renewals and new orders for the 2009-2010 season.
Being a Reign season ticket holder not only guarantees your seat for every regular season Reign home game, but it also includes these great benefits:
• All-Star Game and Skills Competition tickets included
• Unlimited Vacation Exchange (no ticket goes unused)
• Savings of up to 25% off the regular ticket price
• On-line Account Manager
• Exclusive events with players and coaches (including open skates and
season ticket holder parties)
• Season ticket holder gift
• Behind-the-scenes tour of Citizens Business Bank Arena and Ontario
Reign locker room
• VIP road trips to Bakersfield and Stockton
• 10% savings off Ontario Reign merchandise
• Guaranteed giveaways
• Season ticket holder ID card
• First priority to Kelly Cup Playoff tickets
• Advanced Entry: enter CB Bank Arena 30 minutes prior to the public
(Fridays and Saturdays only)
• First priority to purchase additional ECHL All-Star Game tickets
• Dedicated Account Executive
Early Bird Special for new season ticket order:
Order your season tickets before March 22nd and receive the remainder of the 2008-2009 season free in the same seats (subject to availability). A 50%, non-refundable down payment is required at the time of order. The remainder of the balance must be paid in full or enrolled in a payment plan by the May 17th Select-A-Seat event.
Call the Reign front office at (909)941-PUCK (7825) today to reserve
your 2009-2010 season tickets
Western Little League in Southwest Ontario will be holding their opening day of the baseball season on Saturday at 8 a.m.
The league which holds games at Homer Briggs Memorial Park are inviting the community to come out for their second annual pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m.. The $5 suggested donation will be used to help the league with operation costs, Joey Serrano president of Western Little League said.
The league, which has 18 teams, has to pay for things such as baseballs, umpire and jersey for kids who make the all-star team, Serrano said.
"This year had been really hard for us because sponsorship is down," Serrano said. "There's a lot of stuff we've got to pay."
Ultimately, Serrano said they would like to buy a professional lawnmower for their field.
At 10 a.m. officials will kick off their season with the first pitch coming from members of Michael Ortiz' family.
Michael, 18, was the youngest killed in the Covina Massacre.
Serrano tells me that Michael was very active in the league as was his mother.
"Michael was a real good kid and played very well," Serrano said. "He's part of the baseball community and it's an honor to retire his number."
Michael's No.23 will be retired. Serrano said they will frame his jersey and hang it inside the building at Homer Briggs Park.
If you have any questions contact Joey Serrano at (909) 984-8157.
There's still plenty of time and I'm sure space to reserve a spot on the bus to the state line. The Ontario Recreation and Community Services will be taking a bus excursion on April 25 to Buffalo Bills. The one day event will include a free buffet and plenty of time to gamble. Those interested must register by April 3. The bus will depart at 7 a.m. and return at 11 p.m.
The bus will leave from the Ontario Senior Center and is open to those 21 years or older. Tickets are $21 per person and $26 for non-residents.
The Ontario Senior Center 225 East B St, Ontario or call (909) 395-2021.
The Ontario Recreation and Community Services is hosting their annual BBQ on Monday, May 18. The event which is open to the community is $7 and will be from 11:30 a.m til 1 p.m. at the Ontario Senior Center. For information contact (909) 395-2021.
No, it's not a joke. I received a fax from the company Franklin Covey informing us that people who have recently lost their job can get a free Franklin planner from the company.
On Saturday, anyone who can provide the name of their last employer and the date they were laid off will get the organizational tool for free.
The reason why the company is doing this is because getting organized for a job search will save the individual time and stress.
The event will be Saturday if you drop by their store at 4451 Ontario Mills Parkway Suite D, Ontario. For information call (909) 581-0010.
Circus Vargas will be coming to Ontario Mills Mall later on this month. The show, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary is more interactive and incorporates the audience.
If guests arrive early they can enjoy some activities. One of them is allowing children, 30 minutes before the show, to receive circus techniques from Jon Weiss a former contestant of CBS' the Amazing Race.
Circus Vargas will be in town from March 19-30, times vary.
After that the show will move to the Chino Fairgrounds from April 2-13.
For more information visit www.circusvargas.org or purchase by phone at (877) 468-3861.
Teachers can leave their lesson plans behind, but are invited to bring their tax receipts and information into Liberty Tax Service offices during "Educator Appreciation Days."
The company is saluting area teachers, all school employees and bus drivers by offering them free tax preparation if they are new customers from March 9 - March 13 at 836 S. Mountain Avenue in Ontario.
Liberty Tax reminds teachers and eligible educators who spend their own money on classroom supplies that they may qualify for a tax break again when filing a 2008 return.
This tax break continues through December 31. An eligible educator is a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide who works at least 900 hours in either a public or private school. The adjustment for these expenses, of no more than $250, can be claimed whether or not the taxpayer can itemize.
Caltrans will be holding a meeting Thursday to discuss the changes that can be expected on the 15 Freeway in Ontario. The freeway, which has an of 220,000 daily vehicles pass through, many section are in need of repair.
The project will include lane slab replacement, bridge widening as well as median paving. The construction will result in some lane closures at night and weekends. It will even require rapid weekend closures meaning it will be closed for 55 hours. Construction is expected to start Spring and by completed by Summer 2011.
Thursday's meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Tiger Auditorium at Chaffey High School, 1245 Euclid Avenue, Ontario.
For information: Traci Ruth (909) 383-6291 or visit www.caltrans8.info.
USO Ontario's Military Appreciation Night will be dedicated to the men and women of the US Military. The players will be wearing special Military night jerseys that will be auctioned off at the end of the game between the Reign and the Phoenix Roadrunners. The Reign is an affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League.
Tickets start at $6 and order now, avoid a $3 per ticket facility fee.
For tickets, please call 909-941- PUCK (7825)
The first 5,000 fans receive a special bobblehead.
The Arena is five miles from the Ontario Airport off the I-10 between Haven and Milliken Avenues.
The Ontario USO is located at the LA/Ontario International Airport. The USO is a
non-profit organization staffed by volunteers who provide free services to the traveling members of the armed forces and their families. Open seven days a week to support the troops, the USO provides a home away from home and save haven to those in transit at the Ontario Airport. www.ontariouso.org
The Life Changing Ministries Mentoring Program will host a launch event for incarcerated parents.
The event is from 8 to 11 a.m. at 1801 E. D St., Ontario.
The event is free and open to the public.
Information: (909) 986-4771 or embracingthecommunity.org
If your kid could pitch, hit or run then you can enter them into this next competition.
The "Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, and Run" competition will be held March 28 from 9 a.m. until noon at Bon View Park.
The program is designed to provide kids with an opportunity to compete in any of the aforementioned baseball skills free of charge.
All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. For questions concerning the competition contact Michael Macias at mjmacias@ci.ontario.ca.us or via phone (909) 930-3344.
I got a phone recently from Marty Binney over at the Senior Center. He was calling me for two things, the first was to visit the senior center and the second was to tell me about a project he has started.
The project, "Highlighted Senior of the Month," is an effort to recognize the countless seniors that volunteer thier time at the center, he said.
So last week I went out to the center and got a tour of the facility and met some wonderful seniors. This months senior is Alma Greene, a front desk volunteer.
Binney said Greene doesn't just volunteer at the center but also lends a hand with the Phone Assurance Line for Senior(PALS).
He also told me about some of the past seniors he has nominated which include Lilian Thomas, Lucy Graciano, Winn Walker and Clara Argucia.
Thomas, he said besides volunteering at the center has run marathons, eight to be exact. When she is not running she is at the Ontario Senior Center helping with their PALS program.
Graciano can often be found in the kitchen or lunchroom of the senior center, Binney said.
"The man with the a gold heart," is how Binney describes Walker. For the past six years Walker has taught a woodcarving class at the center.
Then there's Argucia, who besides being a long time resident, has volunteered at the center for 13 years.
With out the help of these seniors, Binney said the center would not be the same.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) West Valley Chapter, in partnership with the California Department of Corporations (DoC), is inviting senior citizens ages 55 years and older to attend a new training session for the "Seniors Against Fraud" (SAIF) program. The purpose of the training is to recruit senior volunteers who will eventually make presentations to small groups of seniors.
The volunteers will learn about the many techniques used by scam artists in perpetrating crimes involving financial loss against the elderly and will be able to provide valuable tips to combat potential fraud. The training session will be held March 30, from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Ontario Senior Center, 225 E. B St. You must pre-register by calling (909) 482-0355.
My Dream for American Contest
Who knew that entering your kid in a contest could lead to $50 off of your tax preparation?
Well it can if they enter Liberty Tax Service's "My Dream for America Contest."
The essay/drawing contest is designed to encourage young people to share and capture their dreams and vision for the future of their country in a written essay, or in a drawing for children under 6.
Organizers of the contest said they are offering the discount "an effort to help stimulate our own local economy."
Day care and school groups and church and other youth organizations are encouraged to participate.
Cash prizes will be given for top "3" in each age group. The deadline for the contest is (not on tax day as some of you might have thought) April 15. Winners will be annoucned on April 20.
Here are the entry and prize details for the contest:
-Essay entries should be 150-200 words for young people who enter who are 7-18. Children who are 6 and under can submit drawings.
-Age group categories are: 6 & under, 7-11, 12-15, and 16-18.
Each entry needs to be taken to a local Liberty Tax Office by the April 15th deadline. Call 1-866-871-1040 to be directly connected to the nearest Liberty Tax location.
Good luck.
The West Valley Regional Council on Aging will host its monthly meeting on March 10 beginning at 9 - 11 a.m.. at the Chino Senior Center, 13170 Central Avenue, Chino.
This month's program will address Medicare issues with guest speaker, Ann Kasper, program coordinator for the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). Meetings are free and open to the public.
There will be a White Elephant Sale to help support the program of the Council. Refreshments will be served. All are invited to attend.
The council serves the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Upland Bloomington, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Rialto and Mount Baldy Village as well as the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County
So last week I told you about Girls Scouts cookie sales coming to a grocery store near you. Well I'm sure you'll be glad to know that I've found the place for you.
I got an e-mail this week announcing the sales of the cookies and I've learned that they will be at Ontario Citizen's Business Bank Arena this weekend. The scouts will be at the Ontario Reign Hockey Game vs Bakersfield Condors and will have booth near the entrances. The booths will be opened from the second quarter and through the end of the game.
FACTS:
· This is the inaugural Cookie Program for the newly merged Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles.
· More than 25,000 girls will participate in this year's GSGLA Cookie Program.
· Girl Scout Cookie Season in Los Angeles ends March 29, 2009.
· Girl Scout Cookies in Los Angeles are still only $4 a box.
· Cookie Sales are slower than expected this year, but Girl Scouts is hopeful that the community will support local girls by purchasing boxes to take home or donate to charitable organizations via GSGLA.
· The 2009 GSGLA Cookie Program Community Partners are Alta Dena Dairy, Go Country 105 FM and Citizens Business Bank.
· Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles serves approximately 45,000 girls and young women, grades K-12, in partnership with more than 22,000 volunteers.
This is a release a I received about Disney on Ice. Tickets are now on sale for the first‐ever Inland Empire performance of Disney On Ice audiences join hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in this original adventure where everyone's favorite super family, the Incredibles, take a fun‐filled family vacation to Disneyland®. In Disney On Ice presents a Disneyland Adventure, audiences will relive their favorite theme park memories as the Incredibles meet beloved Disney characters and enjoy famed Disney attractions. Disney On Ice presents a Disneyland Adventure, produced by Feld Entertainment, debuts at Citizens Business Bank Arena, April 1‐5. Performance Schedule • Wednesday, April 1 7:30pm • Thursday, April 2 7:30pm • Friday, April 3 7:30pm • Saturday, April 4 12:pm, 3:30pm, 7:30pm • Sunday, April 5th 1pm, 5 p.m. Audiences will swing to the beat with Baloo through the Jungle Cruise, fly like a space ranger through Space Mountain® with Buzz Lightyear and spin wildly through the Mad Tea Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Comedy ensues as Disney/Pixar's The Incredibles experience popular Disneyland attractions like the Haunted Mansion, "it's a small world" and Pirates of the Caribbean in a laugh‐outloud ice spectacular. And just when things get a little too crazy, the audience helps the Incredibles save the day! Ticket prices: $14, $18, $22, $40 (VIP). $60 (Front Row). To order tickets by phone or online: 800‐745‐3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com To learn more about Disney On Ice, visit www.disneyonice.com
This is a release from Dignity Group:
Over 500 families in need have been helped by the Dignity Group - Ontario, working 20-25 hours with each family, at no cost to the family.
A resident of Ontario, Grady Jennings is the founder of The Dignity Group - Ontario, a financial services firm providing economic planning for families.
Local business owner Jennings empowers families through education of the economic and legal aspects of having a child or loved one with special needs.
Upon completion of a series of meetings and working with attorneys, families will have a set of important legal documents securing the rights and services for special needs families, including: a completed special needs trust, a living trust, an advance health directive, a will, a life care plan, and a customized power of attorney.
Employees of the Vistar company of Ontario, Sean Mahan, Phil Flores, Ronnie Gonzales, Albert Burgess were recognized by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter for raising $26,439 for cancer research at LLS' 2008 Light the Night walk in Riverside last fall. Vistar was LLS' top corporate fundraising team in the Inland Empire in 2008.
Planning is underway for the 2009 Orange County Light the Night Walk to be held Saturday, August 22. For more information on getting involved with Light the Night or to register, call Grace Hinojoza (714) 881-0610, ext. 331, or visit
www.lightthenight.org/ocie.
Join the Easter Bunny for food, crafts, games and festive contests including an egg hunt on Saturday, April 4. The event, which will be held at the Westwind Community Center, will also include an opportunity for the public to take a photo with the Easter Bunny.
Lunch will be from 11 am - 1:30 p.m. The event is for all ages (children ages 7 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult). It will $7 per person; (Non-Residents $9)
Sign up early at the Armstrong Center located at 1265 South Palmetto Avenue. Registration is also being taken at De Anza Community Center located at 1405 South Fern Avenue, or register online @www.ci.ontario.ca.us
More information (909)395-2020
Registration is now being taken for Mother/Daughter Self-Defense Workshop
Ages: 11 and up.
Class dates: 2 day course 3/9 and 3/11
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Fee $15 ($18.75 for non-residents)
Where: Dorothy Quesada Center 1010 S. Bon View Ave. Ontario
Class for moms and daughters to learn how to be prepared & learn awareness and physical techniques to feel confident in self-protection. 1st day of class is lecture, 2nd day is activity.
Sign up early at the Armstrong Center located at 1265 South Palmetto Avenue. Registration is also being taken at De Anza Community Center located at 1405 South Fern Avenue, or register online @www.ci.ontario.ca.us
Chaffey High School Club Tenochtitlán presents the ninth annual presentatin of Ballet Folklórico Tenochtitlán.
The event will include song and dance beginning at 7 p.m. Friday<NO1>3/6<NO> at Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium 1245 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario.
Tickets are $6 at the door.
Information: (909) 460-5887, ext. 6320
FROM THE AGENDA:
That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution supporting the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Project.
The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Project is anticipated to create over 37,000 jobs during construction, 3,500 permanent jobs during the first 20 years of operation and more than 500,000 construction-related jobs to build transit-oriented developments - generating an estimated $40 billion in economic benefits throughout the region.
BACKGROUND: The Foothill Extension Project is expected to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and expand public transit options by adding light rail stations from Arcadia to Montclair. A feasibility study was recently conducted to evaluate extending the line further to the Los Angeles/Ontario International Airport. As such, the project is of critical importance to Ontario and its residents. The Foothill Extension is ready to be built - having its environment documents approved, right of way purchased, engineering and design at the stage necessary for design/build procurement and all cities along the corridor have signed agreements to move forward. On an expedited schedule, the Foothill Extension can be operational in 2013, adding more than 3.3 million passengers annually to the Metro system. However, the Metro Board's draft 2009 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) currently includes funding for the project at the latest point necessary to meet commitments made under Los Angeles County Measure R, resulting in an unnecessary four year delay in the project--or a loss of more than 13 million rides on the system.
The Metro Board can amend the draft 2009 LRTP to expedite funding for the Foothill Extension Project at the level necessary to begin construction in 2010 and approve a Fund Transfer Agreement allowing the transfer of funds to the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority. These actions would avert the potential four year delay in construction.
At Tuesday's council meeting the City Council is expected to approve a resolution backing the construction of an NFL Stadium in the City of Industry.
In the report to the council, the city is backing the stadium because of the benefits to the city. The city could receive additional sales tax and transient occupancy tax revenues and the amount would depend on the number of games, events and entertainment activities held annually.
The report says: "Ontario is located within a short distance of the proposed project location and has the unique advantage of being serviced by LA/Ontario International Airport, nearly 50 hotels offering over 5,100 rooms, and three major freeways providing access to the stadium from the east."
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