October 2009 Archives
The party will be held at the newly opened SportsWorld Volleyball Club, which has been converted into a spooky haunted house, at 4980 Vanderbilt Street, Ontario CA (Jurupa and Interstate 15). The party will include music, games, surprises and a costume contest with prizes for kids 9 years and younger, 10 to 14 years and 15 years and older. There will also be separate categories for family and team themes. Contest judging be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at around 9:30 p.m.
Cover charge is $10 per person with pre-registration online at (www.SportsWorld.us) or $20 at the door.
Event information and registration: www.SportsWorld.us or (909) 941-7253:
This is a release from Reach Out:
Mayor Paul S. Leon, Father Alex Castillo of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, and Ontario Police Fred Alverez spoke on Ontario's Social Host Ordinance at the 4th Annual West End Community Health & Wellness Fair at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. The fair had an estimated 4,500 community members in attendance.
The West End Community Health & Wellness Fair provided not only free services to the community, but helped bring awareness to Ontario's Social Host Ordinance. Although Ontario is currently the only city in San Bernardino County with a Social Host Ordinance, many other cities are working towards passing similar ordinances.
Mayor Leon said "we are very committed as a city council and staff to make Ontario the best place you can live."
According to recent reports, alcohol is the number one drug of choice for kids in America and accounts for approximately half of fatal teen automobile accidents. These startling facts, among others, helped Ontario City Council unanimously pass the Social Host Ordinance in 2008.
Leon also stated that teen alcohol consumption can creates a significant health and safety health issue for cities.
The Ordinance is a tool for the community and law enforcement to help reduce the availability of alcohol to underage youth by holding any property owner and/or adult who hosts an underage drinking party accountable her. This will provide another tool for parents and community members to ensure a safe, drug-free environment for local youth.
Father Alex Castillo of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church addressed the community and Officer Alvarez offered answers for the public on specific questions regarding the ordinance. Community members expressed interest as well as concerns about how consumption addressed the bigger issue of access to alcohol in the community.
Leon assured that as mayor of Ontario he understands and realizes the need to reduce access in the community and to youth, and he also felt that the city of Ontario focuses on the health and safety of the community more than any other city he knew. Mayor Leon challenged residents to help Ontario fight underage drinking and help make Ontario "a better place."
To get help strengthen the community through action or to get more information on underage drinking, contact Reach Out about joining the West End Gangs and Drugs Task Force.
Reach Out is a local non-profit focused on strengthening communities through youth enrichment programs, mentoring, prevention and intervention, and strategic collaboration. Since 1969 Reach Out has partnered with local schools, county agencies, and service providers to provide programs that create hope, education, and empowerment for young people and their families.
For more information please contact Lacy Cascadden at Reach Out at 909-982-8641 or at
Mountain Avenue Assembly of God, Redeemer's Mission (Mision El Redentor) Spanish Assembly of God and Camino de Fe (Way of Faith) churches have united efforts to bring the community together through a festival of fun for the entire family.
The event will feature the "Festival del Café" (Festival of Coffee) and "Festival del Pan" (Festival of Bread) which is vastly celebrated in Latin America, as well as a celebration of hand-made piñatas. "We live in a culturally diverse community," said Senior Pastor of Mountain Avenue Assembly of God church, John Bailey, "and we want to offer the community a little bit of culture through our coffee, bread, piñatas, and most of all our people.
The churches are hosting the event for the community on Sunday from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. at its main location, 1951 S. Mountain Avenue in South Ontario between Philadelphia and Francis Streets. This is an absolutely free event; no donations of any kind will be accepted.
Many community organizations and businesses have joined forces with the churches and will be offering free services at the event. Anyone wishing more information may contact Mountain Avenue Assembly of God Church at (909)983-4378.
1940 East Moore Way
Ontario International Airport
West Wing
Ontario, California, 91761
Phone: (909) 390-4274
Chaffey High School's 48th Anniversary Tournament of Bands, the oldest, continuous field tournament show in southern California, will feature bands and attached units on the Graber Field at the Chaffey High School campus.
This year the Tournament is divided into two separate events, scheduled on different days. The first event, judged by the Southern California Judges Association, will be held Saturday, October 10, beginning at 12:30 p.m., and will showcase bands in competition grouped by their size and experience. The evening will culminate in an awards ceremony.
The second event, Oct. 31 will be judged by the Southern California Band and Orchestra Association will begin at 9 a.m. and will also feature top-notch bands and attached units from all over the Southland in competition grouped by their size and experience. There will be an evening awards presentation.
Tickets are available at the gate at $8. Chaffey High School, 1245 North Euclid Avenue, Ontario.
For information call Stephen Yanik at (909) 988-5560 or Jim Downs at (909) 986-5710.
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Bellevue Memorial Park will host an Open House in the Bellevue Mausoleum Corridor F Chapel to honor all Veterans.
Veteran memorabilia from all service branches will be on display, and a selection of Veterans Day videos will be presented. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information about Bellevue Memorial Park and the Ontario Cemetery Association, visit the website at www.bellevuememorialpark.com.

