Mark your calendar: candidates' debate

The Chamber of Commerce hosts a candidates' forum every election year which serves as an unofficial start to the local campaign season. The City Council candidates discussion will start at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Central Park Community Center. The debate, expected to last until 6:45 p.m., will be followed by another one from the candidates running for the Cucamonga Valley Water District board.

If you're a close follower of local politics but can't make this, don't fret. There will likely be other debates. The Alta Loma Riding Club and senior center have hosted similar events in previous elections. Thursday's debate will also be televised on Channel 3 for the month of October.

Update: Everyone should be seated by 5:15 p.m. for the City Council debate and 7 p.m. for the CVWD debate. For more info on this event, call Norm MacKenzie at the chamber (909) 987-1012 ext. 105.