September 2009 Archives
For the past 48 years Chaffey High School Band has been organizing a band tournament that attracts 17 bands from the region.
This year is no different. In fact its even bigger, this year there will be two field shows, Oct. 10 and Oct. 31.
For the Oct 10th show, the first band to perform will be 12:30 p.m.. and awards are given at 6:45 p.m..
For October 31, the first band to perform will be 9 a.m..
General Admission is $8; Seniors and 5-12 years old are $6; kids 4 and under are free.
Chaffey High School is located at 1245 N Euclid Avenue in Ontario.
With the recession I know we're all looking for a good deal.
Well on Saturday, I'm sure you'll be able to find or two at the yard sale held by the West End Shelter for Animals, a non-profit, no kill center for pet placement and adoption. The shelter will be holding their annual Yard Sale to raise money for the shelter.
The West End Shelter for Animals Yard Sale will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1010 East Mission Blvd. in Ontario
For information call the shelter at (909) 947-3517 or visit www.WestEndShelter.com for more information.
The 2nd annual "Taste for Life," a wine event and fundraising will be held at the Historic Hofer Ranch this weekend.
The event is being organized by the Childhood Cancer Foundation as a way to raise awareness of childhood cancer and to raise funds to help the foundation offer support to families with a child with cancer.
Don Galleano and Paul Hofer will be donating some wines for the event along with Regal Wine Company, Hartwell, Maddalena Vineyard Brands, Desert Wine Marketing, American Wine & Spirits, and Krupp Vineyards.
Besides the various wine selections, there will also be a silent and live auction. Items up for the auction include a sunset cruise of the San Bernardino National Forest on a helicopter. The flight includes an onboard hostess, drinks and a catered lunch at a mountain landing location for six. Other items up for auction include a Napa weekend of wine-tasting, as well as a one week adventure at Italian wine country of Umbria.
Guests who attend will receive a complimentary wine glass, photograph, and one hand rolled cigar.
Admission prices are $75 single and $125 couple. Tickets may be purchased over the phone with a credit card (909) 558-3419 or online at www.ccfsocal.org.
Walk ups are welcomed.
The Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band, will open its concert season Oct. 12 with a special program, "Big Bands of the Past."
Directed by Jack Mercer, the show will feature tunes by Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, George Gershwin and other Big Band.
Special guests will include vocalists Shiela Ruff performing "Tuxedo Junction" and Brian Detwiller performing "Strike Up the Band."
During the show, Pamela Murphy, an award-winning sculpturist and former member of the Show Band, will unveil her bust of Mercer.
The free program begins at 7:30 p.m. at Gardiner Spring Auditorium, on the campus of Chaffey High School, 1245 N. Euclid Avenue.
For more information visit www.showband.net or e-mail at jack@showband.net
As you may recall, city hall staff were on their way out because of pending renonvations to the building.
Well, that day has come and just in case you were thinking about stopping by to pay a bill, don't.
The Water and Solid Waste Billing and Payment department has been relocated to the Utility and Customer Service Center on Bon View Avenue.
All customer service for water and solid waste utilities will be taken care of at this location.
The center will also be handling yard sale permits and Omni Bus Passes. For more information call (909) 395-2050.
Utility and Customer Service Center is located at 1333 S Bon View Avenue.
I got an e-mail from reader Cindi Honeywell informing me about an upcoming show for the Inland Empire Community Concert Association. On Oct. 11, there will be a patriotic tribute show called "A Swingin' Red, White, and Blue Revue."
The show willl be set to the background of the World War II era as an honor to veterans who have served our country as well as current military personnel, Honeywell said.
All U.S. veterans and those currently enlisted in any branch of the U.S. military will receive free admission to the show.
They will need to bring their military I.D. and they will receive their free ticket at the door.
Tickets are only $15 for the friends and family of the military personnel.
The Oct. 11 show starts at 2:30 p.m. at the Gardiner Spring Auditorium at 1245 E. Euclid Ave.
The next concert will be in January.
All concerts are on Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m.
Season tickets are still available for $40 for four shows. Parking is free.
For reservations call (909) 463-4534.
As one of the last retail commercial jewels in the city, the 250-acre Meredith property just north of the 10 Freeway could garner a project comparable to Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga or the Ontario Mills Mall.
Click here for story http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_13439997
Continue reading Planning experts review largest remaining property in Ontario .
Being that I'm a fan of the Jets quarterback, Mark Sanchez, my colleague Wes Woods decided to send me a link to an ESPN article that talked about the former USC player.
In the article, they also mentioned Ontario native, Anthony Munoz and his role as a Latino in pro football.
"Arguably the most well-known Latino football player is offensive lineman Anthony Muñoz," the ESPN article states.
Click the link below to read the entire article.
Mark Sanchez and football's lost past
Jets' Sanchez might bring light to the overlooked history of Hispanics in pro football.
Stephen P. Deitsch, a Best Best & Krieger attorney who serves as city attorney for four California cities, was elected this month to chair the Public Law Section of the State Bar of California.
During his one-year term as chair, Deitsch will guide the executive committee through policy decisions affecting the 1,400-member section comprised of attorneys who serve cities, counties, school districts and other public agencies.
His focus, he said, will be on continuing to provide much-needed resources for public law attorneys through continuing education and the publication of the Public Law Journal, which documents important developments in the field.
Deitsch, a BB&K partner who specializes in municipal and redevelopment law, has been with the firm since 1989 and is based in the Ontario office. He serves as city attorney for Indian Wells, Big Bear Lake, Arcadia and Shafter. He also serves as redevelopment counsel for those four cities as well as Fontana, Ontario and Westminster.
"Public law work is something we care deeply about as a firm and we are honored that one of our attorneys has been chosen for such an esteemed position," said Richard T. Egger, BB&K managing partner of the Ontario office.
"Steve's legal expertise will serve the position well," Egger added.
The Public Law Section works to ensure that laws affecting the public sector are enacted and implemented in a manner that is clear, effective and serves the public interest. The section also identifies and analyzes the unique ethical issues affecting public lawyers.
Deitsch, of Upland, became the committee chair on Sept. 11 at the State Bar's annual convention in San Diego. Previously, he was the committee's vice chair and he served as editor of the Public Law Journal.
Colony will have their first production, the comedy Leading Ladies in November. Opening night will be Nov. 5 at 7 p.m., There will also be shows Nov. 6 & 7, 12& 13 at 7 p.m.. There will be two show on Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Tickets are $10 at the door. Discount tickets can be purchased in advance at the school for $7.
Here's something happening this weekend.
Active Relationships for Young Adults Conference & Workshop
Ages - 13+
Address - 1801 D. Street, Ontario, CA
Date - Saturday September 26th, 2009
Time - 9am to 5pm
Admission - Free
Contact - Howard.Gaines@cdcr.ca.gov or cleaninglady91701@yahoo.com
Ontario City Manager Greg Devereaux will be the next speaker at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce's monthly breakfast series.
The event will be Oct. 7 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Ontario Doubletree Hotel, 222 N Vineyard Ave.
Tickets are $19.99 before the event and $25 at the door.
To purchase them online click here
http://www.showclix.com/shows_listing3.php?event=4408
On Nov. 6 the City of Ontario, Reach Out and Loma Linda University Behaviorial Medicine Center will be collaborating to hold free workshops for parents and community members on the issue of self-injury.
The workshops will provide help and guidance for someone who self-injures. The workshops will be taught by Susan Hagerman of Loma Linda University Behaviorial Medical Center.
-The first meeting will be for school counselors and therapists, behaviorial health professionals and child care providing professionals on how to understand the signs of a youth who self-injures, as well as the best way to approach teens.
The meeting will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
-The second workshop will be for teens. Teens are encourage to attend and learn why someone would and discuss any personal experiences. The workshop will be from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
-The final workshop in the day will be for parents and community members and will shed light on potential reasons why someone might self-injures. It will also offer techniques for dealing with someone who does.
Reservations are required, send an e-mail at workshops@we-reachout.org or call (909) 982-8641.
All workshops will be at the DeAnza Community and Teen Center, 1405 Fern Street in Ontario.
A release from Bethel United Church of Christ
Bethel United Church of Christ Celebrates Homecoming Sunday!
On Sunday, September 27th, Bethel UCC in downtown Ontario will celebrate Homecoming Sunday. "New things are happening here at Bethel - we're about to kick off Sunday School classes for all ages using a new curriculum, we have a pet food bank in the works, our movie nights are huge success..." reflects the Rev. Jonathon Edwards, Bethel's pastor. "We're throwing a party to let people know."
Worship begins at 10 a.m. followed by a ministry fair, tours of Bethel's nearly 100 year old stone building and Colombian barbecue. Everyone is welcome. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, come celebrate with us!
Bethel Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is located at 536 N. Euclid Ave. (at the corner of F Street) in downtown Ontario. There is ample street parking as well as parking in the church's lot behind the church.
For information, please call our church office at 909-984-9111.
On Monday, Oct. 26 the Ontario Senior Center will be hosting Health and flu shot clinic.
The free flu shots and health items will be discussed at the fair. Several agencies will be on hand to ask any questions.
The event is open ages 50 and older.
The fair will be Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ontario Senior Center, 225 "B" Street.
I got a fax recently from Samuel and Victoria Alvarado. They write to me to tell me about the Paz family who need the community's help.
In July, Mercedes Paz was diagnosed with Malignant Lymphoma and is going through treatment but her husband, Angel, lost his job and can not find a job. The Alvarado's tell me the family needs financial help.
In July, Mercedes Paz was diagnosed with Malignant Lymphoma and is going through treatment but her husband, Angel, lost his job and can not find a job. The Alvarado's tell me the family needs financial help.
If you are interested in helping, you are encouraged to make a donation to Temple Bethel, 315 W Sunkist in Ontario.
The Museum of History and Art, Ontario will is bringing in poet Linda Noel for a workshop in conjunction with its latest exhibit.
The exhibit titled, "Sing me your story, dance me home: art and poetry from Native California," will be at the museum through January 3, 2010.
The multimedia exhibition provides an insight on the lives, songs and dances of native Californians.
On Friday night they will have a free poetry workshop with Linda Noel, who grew up in Willits in the Koyungkowi tribe.
The workshop will be held Sept. 25 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. reservations are required.
For information, call (909) 395-2510.
The gallery is open noon until 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free.
Museum of History and Art, Ontario is located at 225 South Euclid Avenue, Ontario.
This is a release about an upcoming event:
On Oct. 11, Inland Valley Hope Partners will hold its 36th Annual Walk for the Hungry. The 5K event begins and ends at Chaffey High School, 1245 N. Euclid in Ontario and takes the walkers on a route though the Historic College District. Participants will have collected sponsorships from their family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, teachers and many others, in support of Hope Partners' work which includes: four local food pantries (Ontario, Pomona, Claremont and San Dimas), family residential emergency shelter, and a weekly farmers' market in Pomona. Hope Partners provides food for more than 800,000 meals annually as well as other services to help empower those who are most in need of help. With the down turn in the economy, more families come in to the food pantries than before, which makes the Walk this year more critical than ever.
The Walk for the Hungry is a family-oriented event, with In N Out Burgers, and free activities including music, balloons, popcorn, and face painting. The "Walk" registration will begin at noon, with the Walkers hitting the trail at 1 pm. Whether you participate in the actual walk, or just come to show your support, please join us for a great afternoon of family fun and, at the same time, help provide ongoing services for the many who need the simple basics of food and shelter.
Admission is free, but non-perishable food items will be collected for stocking the food banks.
Inland Valley Hope Partners serves the communities of Chino, Chino Hills, Claremont, Diamond Bar, La Verne, Montclair, Mt. Baldy, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas, Upland, and Walnut.
For more information, call Fran Robertson, at the Inland Valley Hope Partners at (909) 622-3806 x231 or franr@hope-partners.com.
-Information courtesy Inland Valley Hope Partners
A press release from San Bernardino County:
ONTARIO -- The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) will
hold a dedication ceremony for the Live Oak County Early Education Center on
Sept. 23.
The ceremony is scheduled to start at 10 a.m., and the public is
invited to attend the event. The new facility is located at 2547 E.
Riverside Drive in Ontario and is located in the Mountain View School
District.
The school, which provides education services to children of
preschool age with special needs, sits on a five-acre site and has 17,592
square feet of space for classrooms, a multipurpose area and administrative
offices. The facility cost $5.5 million to build.
³We are pleased that County Schools is able to offer this new facility
to families and their children in the West End,² County Superintendent Gary
Thomas said.
The Live Oak facility replaced the Maple Street Early Education
Center, which also was in Ontario.
The County Schools office provides direct education programs for
alternative education, special education and state preschool students. The
Live Oak facility serves school districts in the West End of San Bernardino
County.
The Live Oak County Early Education Center opened in June, and
Principal Andy Taylor said it¹s had a positive impact on its students.
This new center allows for children with special needs to learn and
play together with their regular education preschool peers in a clean, safe
and beautiful setting,² Taylor said. ³The teaching staff members love having
extra space for small group work and the convenience of the multipurpose
room. Our parents have praised the color scheme, natural lighting and
classroom design.²
ONTARIO -- The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) will
hold a dedication ceremony for the Live Oak County Early Education Center on
Sept. 23.
The ceremony is scheduled to start at 10 a.m., and the public is
invited to attend the event. The new facility is located at 2547 E.
Riverside Drive in Ontario and is located in the Mountain View School
District.
The school, which provides education services to children of
preschool age with special needs, sits on a five-acre site and has 17,592
square feet of space for classrooms, a multipurpose area and administrative
offices. The facility cost $5.5 million to build.
³We are pleased that County Schools is able to offer this new facility
to families and their children in the West End,² County Superintendent Gary
Thomas said.
The Live Oak facility replaced the Maple Street Early Education
Center, which also was in Ontario.
The County Schools office provides direct education programs for
alternative education, special education and state preschool students. The
Live Oak facility serves school districts in the West End of San Bernardino
County.
The Live Oak County Early Education Center opened in June, and
Principal Andy Taylor said it¹s had a positive impact on its students.
This new center allows for children with special needs to learn and
play together with their regular education preschool peers in a clean, safe
and beautiful setting,² Taylor said. ³The teaching staff members love having
extra space for small group work and the convenience of the multipurpose
room. Our parents have praised the color scheme, natural lighting and
classroom design.²
I got an e-mail from a board member of West End Shelter for Animals informing me about a contest they are in.
The shelter needs the community's help. The Animal Rescue Site has launched a contest to award $100,000 in grants to eligible member rescue organizations.
The grand prize is a $20,000 grant.
To help West End Shelter for Animals, visit www.theanimalrescuesite.com to vote every day.
Once you are on the site, click on the purple button that says "Click Here to Give It's Free".
By voting, the sponsors will send out free dog food. Once you have done that, then scroll down the screen and click on the link "Animal Rescue Site $100,00 Challenge," and vote for West End Shelter for Animals.
The more votes, the more chances they have to win the grand prize.
This is a release from the West End Chapter of the Gangs and Drugs Task Force:
The West End chapter of the Gangs and Drugs Task Force will hold its quarterly meeting on Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the Hill Auditorium at Chaffey High School, 211 W. Fifth St.
Judge Marsha Slough will speak about the Gangs and Drugs Task Force's plan to continually provide regional leadership and action in reducing the negative influence of drug and alcohol abuse, as well as gang violence in the West End of San Bernardino County. Anyone interested in joining or learning about the Task Force is encouraged to attend. Following Slough's comments, participants will have the opportunity to join work groups to advance the Task Force's vision into an action plan for the West End communities.
The Task Force is comprised of community members, schools, law enforcement, businesses, clergy, local government, plus local parents and youth all interested in reducing negative influences of substance abuse, violence and gang activity in the county.
The West End Gangs and Drugs Task Force is part of the countywide San Bernardino Gangs and Drugs Task Force. The Task Force was established in 1989 as a community response to increase awareness and to ensure the safety and development of local youth.
The West End Gangs and Drugs Task Force held its inaugural meeting on Feb. 23 in Ontario. Supervisor Gary Ovitt and County Superintendent Gary Thomas challenged the 150 attendees to seize this opportunity and reach out to strengthen the community. Since that first meeting, members met monthly to define a community action planning process that resulted in the formation of two work groups: the Drug & Alcohol group and the Gang and Violence group. The focus of the groups is to encourage a spirit of action in the community and achieve viable results.
For more information about the West End Gangs and Drugs Task Force please contact Richard Hernandez at Reach Out at (909) 560-6644.
My colleague, Neil Nisperos, was just at Second Spin today and he sent me some photos he took of the store. The used DVD and CD store also sells vinyls and opened two weeks ago.
This is a release from the Children's Network about an upcoming event:
Children's Network will host its 23rd Annual Conference at the Ontario Convention Center on September 23 and 24th. The conference has become one on the premier events in the Inland Empire, attracting attendees from across the United States and Canada. This year's conference will feature Andrew Bridge, Author of Hopes Boy, Andrew spent 11 years in Los Angeles County foster care, then went on to earn a scholarship to Wesleyan, become a Fulbright Scholar, and graduate from Harvard Law School. As an adult, Andrew has spent his career bettering the lives of our nation's most vulnerable children.
Visit their website for registration, http://www.sbcounty.gov/childnet/
Ontario Woman's Club invites the community to their "Buncorama," on Sept. 29. The event will be held at 10:30 a.m at the Ontario Masonic Center, 1025 N. Vine Avenue., Ontario. Cost is $10 at the door.
Marge Mather, (909) 984-6645 or
Ardene Nichols, (909)391-3809.
I got this e-mail from the ASB at Colony High School
Colony High School would like to invite the community to come out and join the fun on Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. for our first Tailgate Party. We will be celebrating our first home football game of the year and the opening of our brand new field. There will be food, games, and entertainment for all ages! Bring your family and friends.
Remember this is a family event, so please, no alcoholic beverages.
(909)-930-2929
3850 E. Riverside Dr. Ontario, CA 91761
The recently opened Royal Pipe and Supply, Inc. is trying to reach out to their clients by offering a free BBQ every Friday for the next couple of weeks. Plumbers, plumbing contractors and maintenance departments are invited to come down on Friday from 11:30 to 1 p.m. for the BBQ.
I spoke with Tanya Shipley, sales associate with Royal Pipe and Supply and she tells me that they would like to get to reach out to their new and potential clients by holding the weekly BBQ. For more information call (909) 467-8025.
Royal Pipe and Supply, Inc is located at 285 S Dupont Avenue, #104, Ontario.
Starting on Oct. 10, staff at Redeemer Lutheran Church will be holding the American Christian Theater Study. Youth in the community are invited to learn about acting and putting on play.
The group will meet on Saturdays, the sessions will focus on the different styles of theater as well as acting techniques.
The classes are open to ages eight years to adults.
Redeemer families will pay $20 per month/per person. Outside families will be $30 per month/ per person.
There will also be time spent on oral presentation.
For any questions call Shelly Reinschmidt (909) 986-2675.
This Sunday marks the opening of the 56th Season for the Inland Empire Community Concert Association.
The season will kickoff with a performance by the Tropi Danza, an ensemble that showcases the dance of Brazil and Latin America.
The performance will start at 2:30 p.m. at the Gardiner Spring Auditorium, Chaffey Union High School at 1245 North Euclid Avenue in Ontario.
The association has a variety of artist lined up for the next four months starting with a "Swingin' Red, White, and Blue Revue in October followed by a performance from Joseph "Panhead" Peck in January. Maria Perez-Goodman performs in February and the folk band Sligo Rags will close out the season in March.
Season tickets are $50, which includes reciprocity to other southern California Community Concert programs.
For more information about season tickets call Jennifer at (909) 463-4534 or visit www.inlandconcerts.org
The Ontario Fire Department will be holding their annual expo on Oct. 3. The free event helps the department kickoff National Fire Prevention Week.
The expo will include live demonstrations of firefighters in action such as combating a structure fire or vehicle fire. It will also include demonstrations from the specialty teams, who work on the bomb squad and hazardous materials.
The community is also invited to take photos with Sparky, squirt water with a water hose as well as learn some safety tips.
For demonstration times or more information call the Ontario Fire Prevention Bureau (909) 395-2029.
The expo will be at Ontario Fire Station 3, 1408 E. Francis Street.
West End Animal Shelter, a non-profit, no kill center for pet placement and adoption in Ontario is gearing up for their annual Yard Sale, to raise much needed money for the shelter, as well as serve the local community.
Tax-deductable donations can be dropped off at the shelter beginning Sept 19.
Volunteers 18 years of age and over are needed to pre-sort, assist with sales, sorting and clean-up.
The items are being collected for the yard sale which will be on Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West End Animal Shelter, 1010 East Mission Blvd. Ontario, CA 91761
Please call the shelter at 909-947-3517 or visit www.WestEndShelter.com for more information.
DESIRED YARD SALE ITEMS: Clothes (on hangers if possible), backpacks, shoes, sporting equipment, bikes and furniture in good condition are encouraged. Please NO computers, printers, fax machines or large appliances will be accepted.
ON-GOING 'WISH LIST" ITEMS THE SHELTER NEEDS: Cat litter, canned dog and cat food, paper towels, liquid hand soap, hand sanitizer, bleach, large/medium heavy duty trash bags, dog or cat treats, dog leashes and collars, cat safety collars, blankets, towels, mops, brooms & newspaper.
West End Animal Shelter is located at 1010 East Mission Boulevard, near the corner of Mission and Grove Avenue in Ontario.
909-947-3517. Office Hours: Thursday-Tuesday 10am - 5pm, Kennel Hours: Thursday-Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm. Closed Wednesdays and Major Holidays.
The Elks Ladies of Ontario Elks Lodge #1419 will present a "Flair to Remember" fashion show and luncheon on Sept. 19.
Doors will open at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon, followed by fashions from Draper's and Damon's.
Proceeds will go to benefit the Elks ladies various charities. Cost is $15.
The Lodge is located at 1150 W. 4th St. Ontario, Ca. For More information and reservations please call 909-982-3703
Name: "Three Takes on Global Justice"
Date: 9/24/09
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Speaker: Frank J. Garcia, Boston College of Law, Professor of Law
Place: University of La Verne College of Law, 320 East D St., Ontario,
California 91764
Cost: Free
Contact info: RSVP to lawrsvp@laverne.edu or call 909-460-2018
Web site: http://law.laverne.edu/global-law-colloquium
Name: "Providing Globalized Legal Servcies: Challenges for the Legal
Profession, Regulators and Educators"
Date: 10/22/09
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Speaker: Robert E. Lutz, Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, Professor
of Law
Place: University of La Verne College of Law, 320 East D St., Ontario,
California 91764
Cost: Free
Contact info: RSVP to lawrsvp@laverne.edu or call 909-460-2018
Web site: http://law.laverne.edu/global-law-colloquium
Date: 9/24/09
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Speaker: Frank J. Garcia, Boston College of Law, Professor of Law
Place: University of La Verne College of Law, 320 East D St., Ontario,
California 91764
Cost: Free
Contact info: RSVP to lawrsvp@laverne.edu or call 909-460-2018
Web site: http://law.laverne.edu/global-
Name: "Providing Globalized Legal Servcies: Challenges for the Legal
Profession, Regulators and Educators"
Date: 10/22/09
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Speaker: Robert E. Lutz, Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, Professor
of Law
Place: University of La Verne College of Law, 320 East D St., Ontario,
California 91764
Cost: Free
Contact info: RSVP to lawrsvp@laverne.edu or call 909-460-2018
Web site: http://law.laverne.edu/global-
Ontario resident Grady Jennings will be honored Oct. 2, at the LA County Fair as Ontario's 2009 prestigious Community Hero with recognition in the Fair's parade, stage show, and community reception.
Over 500 families with a disabled child have found a new peace of mind thanks to Grady Jennings' expertise and philanthropic spirit.
Grady Jennings is the founder of The Dignity Group - Ontario, a financial services firm providing pro-bono economic planning for families with disabled dependents.
"Empowering families is my passion and my love. The satisfaction a family has after spending time here is truly something special" says Jennings of the services provided the Dignity Group - Ontario.
Bellevue Memorial Park , which uses about 160,000 gallons a water a day, has started using recycled water to irrigate their lawns and gardens.
The 78 acre Ontario cemetery began using the recycled water last month.
The Ontario Cemetery Association's Board of Trustees, who oversee Bellevue, began planning for the recycled water project more than 2 ½ years ago.
The move to use recycled water is part of Bellevue's commitment to save energy and to better utilize resources. The cemetery has reduced it's impact on landfills by mulching it's lawn clippings for the last 30 years, and by generating electricity through a solar power system that generates approximately 75 percent of the power consumed by the cemetery.
The JDRF Inland Empire Chapter will hold their annual walk to cure diabetes Guasti Regional Park in Ontario on Oct. 3.
This year's theme is "Wii Want a Cure" MEGA Walk to Cure Diabetes.
And as part of the theme the Best Buy Store in Ontario, the honorary walk community partner, will have large screen TVs set-up for participants to play Wii games, including Wii Fit.
The goal is to raise $350,000.
To register for the MEGA Walk online at www.walk.jdrf.org.
Guasti Regional Park is located at 800 N. Archibald Avenue, Ontario.
For more information about the MEGA Walk to Cure Diabetes, please contact the Inland Empire Chapter office at 2023 Chicago Avenue, Suite B-13, Riverside or call (951)784-4156.
You can also e-mail the organization at inlandempire@jdrf.org.
Inland Empire's Largest Mixer(R) is scheduled for Oct 22 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Ontario Convention Center.
The goal of Inland Empire's Largest Mixer III(R) is to encourage membership in one or several chambers of commerce, allowing businesses to grow based on a wider network of support.
The mixer also provides a chance for businesses to network with one another for mutual support. Businesses and individuals do not have to be affiliated with a chamber to attend the Mixer.
Admission is $20 per person and will feature more than 200 exhibitors and sponsors.
The Ontario Convention Center is located at 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario.
For more information, including a complete list of exhibitors and sponsors, please visit http://www.iemixer.com.
This year, Reach Out West End will be celebrating its 40th anniversary of providing nonprofit services to youth, families and communities. Throughout this year, we would like to hear from former clients, mentors, mentees, board members and employees.
If you have a story or experience to share about Reach Out West End, please email them at anniversary@reachout-westend.org. They would love to hear from you, and your story may even be highlighted at their 40th anniversary celebration in November.
For more information, please contact Regina Ramsey-Jones at (909) 982-8641.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to mark their calendars for Sept. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. where their will be a mixer at the Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel.
Members will be able Snetwork with your fellow Ontario Chamber members in the newly renovated Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel.
For more information contact: Darlene Smith 909-980-0400
The Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel is located 700 North Haven Ave.
Aye, avast! Sept. 19 marks "Talk Like a Pirate Day," and libraries are getting in on the act by holding events for youth 7 to 12 years old.
Youth are encouraged to don their best buccaneer garb for "Talk Like a Pirate Day," on Sept. 18 and 19. The activities will include hunting for buried treasure, playing games, and making crafts.
The Ontario branch library will hold their event a day before the official event on Sept. 18 from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The main library will celebrate it Sept. 19 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
West Coast Pet Expos, will be hosting a pet expo on Nov. 14 & 15 at the Fairplex in Pomona.
The company has named the West End Shelter for Animals in Ontario, as their 2009 Pet Charity Partner. A portion of all pre-sale tickets and all proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the West End Shelter.
As many as 20,000 people are expected for this two day event.
The Pet Expo includes entertainment, demonstrations, educational seminars, animal shows, pet adoptions, competitions, and fun for everyone.
For more information visit www.westcoastpetexpos.com
Lois Scott has been named this month's Ontario senior of the month by Marty Binney.
Binney, who works at the Senior Center said he chose Scott because of her compassion for the commnity.
Scott, Binney said, was also nominated by the Ontario Recreation and Community Services department for the 2009 Valor award.
"Lois contributions to the City of Ontario haven't gone unnoticed. She is truly deserving of the recognition she's received and then some," he said.
Sorry, you won't get any cash for turning in old tires but at least you get rid of them. The city encourages residents to discard tires at its Public Works Agency. All tires collected will be reused or recycled. They will, however, not be taking tires this Monday because it is a holiday.
Labor day closures also include City Hall, the Ontario Senior Center and Ontario Chamber of Commerce. They will all reopen on Tuesday.
For more information about recycling tires call (909) 395-2600. The Public Works Agency is located at 1425 South Bon View Avenue.
The Museum of History and Art, Ontario will be unveiling a new exhibit which work from native Californians.
The exhibit titled, "Sing me your story, dance me home: art and poetry from Native California," will be at the museum through January 3, 2010.
The multimedia exhibition provides an insight on the lives, songs and dances of native Californians.
Later this month there will be a free poetry workshop with Linda Noel, who grew up in Willits in the Koyungkowi tribe.
The workshop will be held Sept. 25 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. reservations are required.
For information, call (909) 395-2510.
The gallery is open noon until 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free.
Museum of History and Art, Ontario is located at 225 South Euclid Avenue, Ontario.
So I was perusing the Ontario Mills Mall earlier this week when I came across an advertisement that caught my attention. SecondSpin.com, which is a new used CD/DVD store at the mall, was promoting an in store performance by Boys Like Girls (yes that is the band's name) on Monday.
The band is promoting their new CD, Love Drunk, and anyone who purchases it that day will receive a wristband and the chance to see the band perform and get their autograph.
This all begins at 6 p.m.
For more information visit www.boyslikegirls.com
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