Weis honored by Pomona Valley Democratic

Associated Pomona Teachers President Tyra Weis has been named Hope Award winner for 2010, the Pomona Valley Democratic Club announced this week.

The award, the highest honor granted by the club, honors residents of the Pomona Valley "that have come to embody not just our Democratic values and principles, but have inspired us through their hard work, personal courage and great sacrifice," according to a statement from the club.

Weis has been a teacher for 15 years and is a a 33-year resident of the city.

The award will be presented at the Toast to Hope Wine Tasting and Fundraising at 7 p.m. Thursday at 2nd Street Bistro, 171 W. Second St., in downtown Pomona.

The club is asking for $20 donation for tickets.

For additional information on the event or to RSVP, e-mail membership@pomonavalleydems.org, or call Primo Castro at 909-677-0600.