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The Metrolink Holiday Toy Express kicks off this Saturday in Rancho Cucamonga. The Metrolink station is on Milliken and Azusa.

The train arrives at 5 p.m. but family friendly activities start at 3 p.m. There will be storytime, crafts, entertainment and cookie decorating. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Spark of Love Toy Drive.

You can also drop off toys at any fire station.

Information: (909) 477-2770

Volunteer your time to prune and plant at the Maloof Foundation's garden this weekend and you'll get the opportunity to not only see the lovely property tucked away atop Carnelian but a chance to learn some gardening tips. The event is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with a free garden care lecture at 11:30 a.m. If this is your first time visiting, bring a camera.

The Maloof property is on 5131 Carnelian.

Information: (909) 980-0412  

                                                                                                                        Frank Perez/Correspondent

To see other photos of yesterday's Veterans Day event, visit Will Lester's photo gallery.

Hundreds showed up to Councilman Rex Gutierrez's Veterans Day event last night. What lured them were these flickering helium balloons that decorated the sky at Central Park.

Participants wrote words of love and praise to their favorite veteran on the balloon. Some of the messages include "For those who didn't come home," "We miss you" and "Veterans Day is fun."

Cheryl Diego of Rancho Cucamonga had something simple to say to her father, "Thanks Dad, for 33 years of service."

The event, costing about $13,000, was paid for by Gutierrez's campaign. The councilman holds annual Easter and Veterans Day events in the city. Gutierrez said with his political future uncertain, Wednesday's event could be his last.

Interesting note -- Mike Morrell, candidate for the 63rd Assembly District, was invited to say a few words to the crowd. I guess Gutierrez isn't supporting the mayor for that position.

The Alta Loma Education Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Alta Loma School District will host a golf tournament tomorrow in honor of Veterans Day at Fontana's Sierra Lakes Golf Club. Floyd Stork, the district's first superintendent and a decorated veteran, will be the keynote speaker. The golf tournament starts at 8 a.m.; gala luncheon at noon.

Information: (909) 964-7253 

Jake Shimabukuro will bring his ukulele to the Lewis Family Playhouse stage 8 p.m. on Nov. 21. Tickets are $28.50; $26.50 for seniors, $23.50 for youth.

A number of events honoring veterans will take place beginning Sunday.

The annual Veterans Day ceremony in front of Alta Loma High School starts at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

The city-led event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday will be at Central Park. There will be military vehicles on display, a flag retirement ceremony and other activities. Bring a blanket and relax at the park.

Later in the evening, Councilman Rex Gutierrez will host "Points of Light Balloon Lift" from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Hundreds of balloons that light up will be released into the sky (or you can hold on to your string and keep the balloon.) Messages can be written on the balloons in honor of veterans. This will be on Wednesday at Central Park.