October 2010 Archives
Las Cazuelitas in downtown Upland will be closing its doors on Nov. 14.
The restaurant, 134 N. Second Ave., will be holding a fund raiser in appreciation for their loyal customers on Nov. 16.
Food and drinks will be served from 5 to 8 p.m.
Entertainment will be by Crystal.
A $25 donation is suggested to benefit San Antonio Community Hospital's Women's Health Imaging Center.
For more information call Teresa or Esther at 909-985-1339.
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Upland High School architectural and drafting students recognized
Several Upland High School students were awarded for their architectural and drafting skills during 2010.
Taylor Sealy, who graduated in June, received several recognitions including: Baldy View ROP Distinguished Student Award, 1st in Nation in the NAWIC Design Competition, first place in CAD Drafting from the L.A. County Fair, Outstanding Senior in Architectural CAD Drafting, Student Council Achievement Award as well as scholarships and awards totaling $2,600.
Andrew Lam received the Outstanding Senior award in Architectural Manual Drafting, first place in Arch Drafting from the L.A. County Fair and a Baldy View ROP scholarship worth $250.
Peter Weeks was given the Outstanding Senior award for Campus Mapping, CAD and second place in CAD drafting from the L.A. County Fair.
The following students received awards from the L.A. County Fair:
Joshua Casner, third place in CAD Drafting
David Nicholson, second place in Arch Drafting
Jayson Roberts, third place in Arch Drafting
The following students received Baldy View Regional Opportunity Program scholarships:
Karla Lopez, $1,000
Samara Schubel, $500
Derek Plant, $200
Obed Ramos, $200
Stephanie Arce, $100
Mo Darwich, $100
Brittany Lamon-Paredes, a Senior at Western Christian High School, has been awarded a full four-year Navy ROTC scholarship to attend Boston University in Massachusetts.
The scholarship, worth $180,000, was awarded by the U.S. Navy and will give Paredes the opportunity to major in Biology while becoming an officer in the U.S. Navy.
Paredes is a U.S. Navy Sea Cadet and is Lead Petty Officer of her unit of 25 recruits.
She has a 4.1 grade point average and is taking seven classes, five of which are advanced placement.
Paredes is a member of the National Honor Society and the California Scholarship Federation.
The Upland Public Library will screen the movie, Iron Jawed Angels from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday in their multipurpose room, 450 N. Euclid Ave.
The movie portrays the story of suffragettes Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, who led the final fight for the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Oscar winner Hillary Swank stars in the movie, which take a contemporary look at a pivotal event in American history, telling the true story of how a pair of defiant and brilliant young women activists took the women's suffrage movement by storm.
This is a free program.
For more information call the library at 909-931-4200.
The Grove Productions Family Theatre will present a classic retelling of the beloved fairytale, "The Enchantment of Beauty and the Beast."
Performances will be at 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 13 at The Grove, 276 E. Ninth St.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 12-years-old and under.
Attendees who arrive in costume for Saturday's performance will get $1 off the ticket price.
For more information call 909-920-4343.
A recent campaign event for two Upland City Council candidates had an interesting turn out.Mark Creighton and Gino L. Filippi hosted a meet and greet, with free In-N-Out burgers, Thursday in the 99 Cents Only store parking lot, which become more than just a political event.
Several homeless people and families showed up, in the rain, to the In-N-Out truck looking for a meal.
More than 300 individuals and families were fed 450 burgers during the cold and rainy event.
Creighton and Filippi are running for Upland City Council against three incumbents: Brendan Brandt, Ray Musser and Tom Thomas.
The new certified Farmer's Market, called "Saturday Mornings at the Metro," will kick off it's inaugural event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of A Street and 3rd Avenue, across from the Metrolink station.
The market will have more than a dozen vendors selling a variety of organic and non-organic fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, eggs, cheese, fish, baked goods, dried herbs and freshly cut flowers.
"The Market is being established for the benefit of the community and will provide residents and visitors with an opportunity to buy fresh food items at prices normally lower than retail, while experiencing the charm of Downtown Upland," said Jeff Zwack, the city's redevelopment director. "Surrounding merchants will realize an economic benefit from the increased pedestrian traffic created by this event."
Attendees will receive a complimentary reusable bag while supplies last.
A second event brand new to downtown, Artists on A Street, will showcase artwork from local artists from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on A Street.
The day will end on a spooky note with the annual Scary-A-Faire from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be pumpkin carving and costume contests.
Participants in the pumpkin carving contest must bring their pumpkin already carved.
Judging for the costume judging contest will end at 7:10 p.m. The winners will be announced at 7:30 p.m. The categories include: prettiest, scariest, funniest and most creative.
Awards will be given for best game booths and most creative game booths.
Downtown will be blocked off for trick-or-treaters.
Parking is free.
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The community can make donations to the Upland Highland Regiment through the city of Upland's Web site.
The band and colorguard will be performing in the 122nd Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1 and are in need of funds.
The regiment won their ability to perform in the parade during a competition at the L.A. County Fair in 2009.
To make donations visit http://www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us/ and go to "UHRB Journey to the Rose Parade 2011" in the What's New section.
Laser Island will be extra spooky for Halloween.
Daring visitors can walk through the first annual Haunted Island from 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the laser tag venue, 207 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland.
Admission is $5.
The cafe and arcade will be open.
Laser tag cannot be played on these days.
For more information call 909-982-0044.
Upland voters can drop off their vote-by-mail ballots at the Upland City Clerk's office in City Hall between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. through Oct. 28.
The Upland General Municpal Election to select three city councilmembers will be consolidated with the Gubernatorial Election on Nov. 2.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
City Hall is at 460 N. Euclid Ave.
For more information call 909-931-4120.
The Scarpelli family in Upland are inviting the public into their haunted house this Halloween weekend.
The family runs the attraction from their home, 770 E. Highland Ct., to raise money for Loma Linda Children's Hospital in memory of Christoper Scarpelli.
The attraction is free, but guests can give donations.
The house will be open from 6:30 p.m. Friday to 10 p.m. Saturday.
For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/HallOfScreams
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Children hoping to cash in on some of their Halloween treats can visit Sean C. Lee's dentist office, 440 N. Mountain Ave. Suite 101, from 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 1.
Lee will be giving children $1 per pound of candy they bring in. He will also be giving out toothbrushes, gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses as well as raffle prizes.
There is a $5 maximum per child. Children ages 2 to 12 are allowed to participate and must be accompanied by an adult.
All candy will be donated to Operation Gratitude for the troops overseas.
Four candidates running for three positions on the Upland Unified School District Board of Trustees answered two questions posed to them by the newspaper.
They answered each in their own words.
Read their responses below:
Question 1: Like all school districts, Upland
Unified has been dealing with major budget cuts. What areas do you
believe need to remain a priority?
Robert "Bob" Bennett: Academics and the Arts would be my
first priority in conjunction with teachers, children and their
families. Teacher retention and yearly teacher evaluations would be
completed in order to determine whether an adjustment is needed to
optimize the level of education in our schools. A quality education
is one of the most important tools we have in our public school
system. Everyone benefits from educated citizenry where people are
proud of their alma mater. These graduates then give back to the
community that provided them with a quality learning experience. My
goal is to have the Upland Unified School District be a model of
education and an example for other communities to follow.
Wes Fifield: My priority has always been to keep
cuts as far away from the classroom as possible. We have been
fiscally conservative and have a reserve that we will continue to
draw upon during this fiscal crisis to help with that goal. We are
looking at all of our programs and determining if there is an
alternative that will provide a financial advantage without changing
the essence of these programs. Some programs might have to operate
with less funding but elimination will always be a last resort. We
need to work with our employees and make sure we are providing for
them as best as we can. Research consistently shows that teachers and
staff are the most important determining factor of the quality of our
children's education. Our town hall meetings also garner excellent
suggestions, as well as the thoughts and concerns of the community.
We must work together to find the best solutions for us all.
P. Joseph Lenz: I would emphasis English Language Arts,
music, arts, mathematics and science. I believe this combination of
the core elements will continue to make this district the most
technologically advanced in the state, as well as prepare our
students for either entering into the work force or into a college or
university. This balanced curriculum emphasis will continue to
challenge the students and encourage them to be life long learners.
Beyond the above, I believe we must keep our fiscal management prudent so we can continue to present a positive budget with reserves that will carry us for the next three years.
Furthermore, a positive working relationship with the various employee groups, where we continue to seek their input and feedback, is absolutely necessary in these very costly times in education. We must continue to show a pattern of gains in both the state and federal criteria of academic growth to illustrate our commitment to high quality education for all students. I believe the above will assist the district to meet or exceed these criteria.
Michael Varela: I believe the priority, in spite of the challenging budget, is to still provide the best educational programs for the children of Upland. As your elected school board member, a mandate has been given to set a high-level of academic achievement standards for all students. This mandate is being accomplished by dedicated instructors implementing effective teaching and learning strategies to ensure your child experiences success in a rigorous standards-based curriculum. To further support student achievement, is the current integration in each classroom; state of the art technology equipment and applications for your child. Also, an additional mandate to ensure high achievement for all students is the important partnership with all parents in the Upland community. As a result, the goal is to continue to strengthen an inclusive, responsive, supportive, respectful and collaborative environment for all parents.
Continue reading Upland School Board candidates answer questions.
Western Christian Schools was recently approved for a $17 million grant to help upgrade its facilities on their Upland and Claremont campuses.
The bond will be issued by the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, through the approval of the Upland and Claremont city councils.
In order for Western Christian to receive the bond, a public hearing must be held through the city council.
Upland and Claremont are not responsible for the bond, nor will they be on the hook for any payments.
"We're in no way financially obligation to this bond," said Jeff Zwack, Upland's redevelopment director.
The bond money will be used in financing and refinancing the costs of acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, remodeling, furnishing and equipping some of the educational facilities on its Upland and Claremont campuses.
Western Christian Schools has a K-8 campus in Claremont and a high school campus in Upland. The high school moved in 2009 into the former Upland Christian Schools campus at 100 W. 9th street.
Western Christian Schools in July 2009 was granted a $12 million bond to update the Upland campus through the authority. It received approval from Upland City Council.
If Christophe's Restaurant and Lounge fails in downtown, so does the city.
That is the belief of Christophe's owner, Christophe Jardillier, whose restaurant was the first to participate in the city's restaurant incentive program.
Through the incentive program, the city Redevelopment Agency provides a loan to a qualified, full-service restaurant to help it upgrade the property's appearance. One of the qualifications is that the restaurant has to be in one of the city's redevelopment areas, such as downtown.
"I bring new customers, new people here who never came to downtown," Jardillier said. "So I bring these people in. We need to continue that. I don't think Upland can afford to lose one more restaurant in one year in downtown."
Christophe's is the only restaurant to participate in the program, but funding is available for two more restaurants, said Jeff Zwack, the city's redevelopment director.
The
inside decor at Christophe's Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Upland
last week. The owner says he has had to change the menu and lower
prices to be competitive in the current economic climate. (Thomas R.
Cordova/Staff Photographer)
Continue reading Upland restaurant in city loan program, changing with the times.
The "Quarterama" auction will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at Generations Healthcare, 275 Garnet Way, Upland.
More than 100 items will be auctions. Several vendors will provide 10 items for the auction, including, Arbonne, Princess House, Gigi Hill Bags, Tastefully Simple, Scentsy, Silpada Jewelry, Celebrating Home, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Tomboy Tools and Partylite.
Each of the vendors are woman-owned home based businesses.
Doors open at noon.
Cost to attend is $10, which includes lunch, paddle and a raffle ticket.
There will be a 50/50 drawing and several raffle prizes donated by the vendors. Generations Healthcare has also donated items.
To reserve a spot call Renee Futter at 909-949-3873.
A Drive-Thru flu clinic will be sponsored by San Antonio Community Hospital from 7 to 10 a.m. Oct. 20 at the Sierra San Antonio Medical Plaza, 16465 Sierra Lakes Parkway, Fontana.
There will be vaccinations for standard flu strains and H1N1 influenza. This clinic is for adults 18-year-old and up only.
For more information call 909-985-3627.
The Western Christian High School football team will soon have a real home field advantage.
The school's new athletic complex is expected to be completed in time for the school's homecoming game on Friday.
A dedication of the complex, which includes the football field and bleachers, as well as a carnival will be part of Friday's celebration of the school's 90th anniversary.
"This is a big, big deal," said Nick Karavedas, Western Christian High's athletic director.
Since moving to the former Upland Christian Schools campus in 2009, the team has played home games at other public fields, such as Grigsby Field at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, and has practiced at Sierra Vista Park in Upland.
The school's girls and boys soccer teams also will call the complex home when their seasons start.
"We're grateful to the city, but to be able to come out of class and go straight to your own field it just adds another dynamic to it and for our soccer kids, too," Karavedas said.
Continue reading Western Christian High School gets new athletic complex.
Campaign mailers sent to Rancho Cucamonga and Upland residents last week have both contestants for the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors' 2nd District crying foul.
Janice Rutherford, a Fontana councilwoman, is the target of both mailers, which were sent out by a group called Citizens Against Corruption Opposing Rutherford for Supervisor 2010.
Rutherford's opponent, Supervisor Paul Biane, said he had nothing to do with the mailers and denounced their message, calling one of them "a despicable and cynical display of class warfare," in a prepared statement.
That mailer, sent to Rancho Cucamonga residents, features a baseball cap with the word "Fontana" and a top hat, presumably representing Rancho Cucamonga, and warns that "Rancho Cucamonga doesn't need Fontana's problems." Those problems, the mailer says, are high crime, high taxes, traffic congestion and "shady developers."
The mailer's message: "Say no to Fontana, say no to Rutherford."
From left, Mark Taylor, Fontana Councilwoman Janice Rutherford, Fontana Councilman John Roberts and Charles Rangel, at a news conference Monday denounced mailers sent to Rancho Cucamonga residents. They wore top hats to satirize one mailer, which represented Fontana with a baseball cap and Rancho Cucamonga with a top hat. It urged voters to "Say no to Fontana, say no to Rutherford." (Thomas R. Cordova/Staff Photographer)
Continue reading Campaign flyer targets Rutherford, Fontana Residents and Upland Mayor.
Joseph Machado,
13 of Upland, will be making an appearance on ABC Channel 7 from 4 to
5 p.m. Thursday.
Machado will be
featured on a segment called "Cool Kids." The program highlights
kids in the area that are involved in their community.
Over the
summer, Joseph rode his bicycle nearly 3,000 miles from Rancho
Cucamonga to Washington D.C. He did it to raise money for children
with disabilities.
Mark Robinson, 10 of Upland, has been selected as the state representative for the National Young Leaders State Conference, a competitive program that helps foster and inspire young students to achieve their leadership potential at an early age.
The sixth-grade student at Cabrillo Elementary School in Upland, was nominated by his fourth grade teacher for his academic strengths and leadership potential. Mark will attend his first leadership conference in April in Irvine. If he maintains his academic standing he will be eligible to remain in the program for years to come.
Mark was recognized by the Upland Unified School District Board of Trustees on Sept. 28. He also receieved awards of recognition from Supervisor Josie Gonzalez and Rep. Joe Baca, D-San Bernardino.
"Mark achieved this on his own merits. We have just guided him," said Mark Robinson Sr., his father.
Robinson emphasized that parent involvement in school has been a critical component in raising his son.
"If your child is in school - you are in school," he said.
Robinson takes his son to city council meetings regularly so Mark can learn first hand how local government functions and what is required to make change in his community.
The Robinson family lives in an affordable housing community in Chino and strives to move towards self-sufficiency, including helping their child achieve academic success.
The five candidates running for three positions on the Upland City Council answered two questions about city issues.
Each candidate was given the same two questions and answered in their own words.
Read their responses below:
Question 1: The city has been faced with declining
tax revenue, a seizure of money from the state and increasing
litigation costs. As an Upland councilman what cost containing
measures would you propose and agree to in order to keep the budget
balanced in spite of these setbacks?
Brendan Brandt: In order to keep the City's budget balanced, it is essential that the city, like any business or household, live within its means. As chairman of the City Finance Committee, I have approved a balanced budget without raising taxes and left the City with a healthy reserve fund. As the owner of a small business in Upland and raising three children, I work everyday to make sure that expenses do not exceed revenues. This same attention to finances that I have in my personal and professional life, I bring to the City Council. If revenues continue to decrease in this economy, I would propose that the City eliminate any non-essential capital improvement projects and work collaboratively with city employees to reduce spending. In addition, I would freeze the hiring of new employees that do not directly affect the health, safety and welfare of Upland residents.
Mark Creighton: Declining tax revenue and the "state raids" or take backs from the state are planned for in the budget and were well handled by the City Manager's financial staff to ensure we were able to weather this recession. Though there have been layoffs of staff and cancellations of several functions like the fire station open house, I think that the City Manager and our Treasurer have done a great job of ensuring we have the reserves we need for the future. On the legal fees issue I don't believe that it was that big of a deal. We should have had most of that budgeted into the Internal Services Funds section of the budget to handle these incidental legal costs. We had projected budget revenue of 2.9 million in that fund. I can't see how this got so out of control that it is now an issue that they point to for one of the sole reasons we are in financial dire straits.
Gino L. Filippi: The state is utilizing bond money to pay debt. This is absurd. Despite various financial setbacks, it is necessary to keep the City's budget balanced. I believe that our City Manager Robb Quincey is highly skilled and has demonstrated fiscal responsibility in preparing and implementing the City's recent budgets. Should the City's payroll need to be reduced, I would rather see City of Upland employees agree to a fair reduction in pay rather than laying off any employee in the city. If salaries need to be adjusted and benefits re-evaluated, all employees, including managers, department heads, the Mayor and Council members should be included. Evaluate the city vehicles and perhaps they could be kept in service longer to avoid buying expensive new equipment. Develop further the "Buy Upland" campaign with professional marketing consultants. I do not embrace lawsuits, however I understand that they may be necessary. I believe that all parties should attempt to resolve differences to reach fair settlement through mediation. The legal professionals never lose - they always are paid. What is the number of lawsuits in which the City is involved? There is litigation involving San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) and San Bernardino County Flood Control for which the expenditures were budgeted. I am unclear about the marijuana group(s) litigation - the City is attempting to permanently close medical marijuana cooperatives. As I examine the facts, I would be mindful as a future Council member to do what is right for Upland. I would press for a rapid end to taxpayer's dollars being wasted.
Ray Musser: As a City Councilmember, I would seek the professional advice and guidance of those we have entrusted with such a duty, our City Manager, and city department heads. I would support proposals which included:
1) A freeze on all expenditure increases;
2) Negotiate reversal or delay of any approved or contracted future increases; and
3) the deficit balance to be cut by an across the board percentage spending cut in all areas of the budget equal to the deficit amount, excluding police and fire budgets. Public Safety is the most essential and basic services government must provide its citizens holding true to government's first duty to protect its citizens.
4) Use up to 5% of our reserves with a three year payback plan to maintain our 25% reserve protection for all Upland residents.
Tom Thomas: I have consistently voted for balanced City budgets while maintaining a 25% operating reserve during these difficult economic times. I would propose we delay non-essential capital projects, defer replacing employees lost to attrition or retirement in non-public safety jobs, and work with our employees to freeze wages until the economy improves. Also, we could slow down the timing of our General Plan update to move some of the expense to future budgets when the money is available. I supported the recently completed Fire Station #4 and new Animal Shelter without borrowing any funds so we do not have the added burden of debt service. I will support all legislation that helps keep local money local and out of Sacramento. I will aggressively pursue a standstill "tolling agreement" with San Bernardino County to stop that flow of tax payer's money to various law firms until the potential conspiracy issues are resolved.
Continue reading Upland City Council Candidates answer questions.
The Cooper Regional History Museum, 217 A St. in Upland, is having a book signing from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16 with John Edward Svenson.
Svenson sculpted the Chaffey Statue in front of the Upland City Hall.
He will be signing copies of his book, "Exploring Form."
The San Bernardino County District Attorney's office has closed its files on a conflict of interest complaint filed by a former San Antonio Water Company board member.
San Antonio Heights resident Ken McNeil filed the complaint with the D.A.'s public integrity unit in September against two current board members.
McNeil accused Ken Willis and Tom Thomas, who are also Upland councilmen, of violating conflict of interest laws.
The city of Upland owns 68 percent of San Antonio.
McNeil's complaint stated that Thomas and Willis signed a water service agreement with the city of Upland on behalf of San Antonio prior to the agreement's approval at a public board meeting. McNeil said that the agreement benefits the city, therefore a conflict of interest may have occurred.
However, the unit has concluded that no criminal charges are supported by the evidence provided by McNeil, according to a letter sent to McNeil and board members.
Continue reading Complaint against water board members not to be pursued by D.A..
Upland-based non-profit, Steven's Hope for Children, has a new project to clothe seriously ill or injured children and their siblings.
Funding from the project, Klothing Kids, comes from the sale of specially designed pictures that can be sold in businesses for $1 each.
There are more than 20 different Klothing Kids pictures for customers to choose from.
Each picture has a place where the customer can sign their name. Then it will be placed on a wall in the business.
Steven's Hope provides temporary housing for families with sick children near the hospital where they are being treated. They also help with other necessary purchases.
They started this new project to help cloth ill children and their siblings since the family's money is often tied up in medical expenses.
With the Klothing Kids funding, Steven's Hope purchases families gift cards for The Children's Boutique at Steven's Hope in Upland and Rancho Cucamonga.
The clothing boutique helps support Steven's Hope through the sale of new and gently used children's items.
Businesses, groups and organizations who would like to get involved in the new project can call the Steven's Hope office at 909-373-0678.
Steven's Hope is at 1014 W. Foothill Blvd. Suite B.
San Antonio Community Hospital is hosting "Innovations in the prevention & treatment of breast cancer," from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 in their Aita Auditorium, 999 San Bernardino Road, Upland.
A community lecture will be given by Linda Bosserman, MD, Oncologist.
Attendees will learn why the medical community is hopeful about new prevention strategies, better screenings and biopsies, tougher drugs as well as personalized treatment approaches that can produce more effective outcomes.
Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 909-920-6139.
The Upland Community Foundation is hosting their first Spotlight Awards ceremony will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at The Grove Theatre, 276 E. Ninth St. in Upland.
The awards event will honor individuals who have enriched the lives of others in Upland and the surrounding community.
The Foundation seeks to highlight the dedication, efforts and impact of these individuals. The theme of the event is "Art in the community."
The event will be an evening of music and art.
Dress is business attire. Light refreshments and drinks will be served.
Tickets are $40 per person. All proceeds from the event will go toward art education in Upland schools and art in the community. $25 of the ticket price is tax deductible.
The people being honored are:
Trailblazer - Herb Hafif
Most Inspirational Artist (Instrumental) - Larry Timm
Most Inspirational Artist (Vocal) - Deborah Johnson
Most Inspirational Artist (Visual Arts) - Silvia Megerdichian
Most Inspirational Child Artist - Gabriel Loy
Outstanding Educator (Choral Music) - Bruce Rogers
Outstanding Educator (Dance) - Raquel Moya
Outstanding Educator (Band) - Eddie Contreras
Outstanding Educator (Children's Music) - Melanie White
Outstanding Volunteer (Theatre) - Pat Dickson
Outstanding Volunteer (Visual Arts) - Marci Stone
Tickets can be purchased online at www.uplandcommunityfdn.org under "how you can help."
Information: 909-982-5570.
The Upland Woman's Club is sponsoring a bus trip to San Manuel Casino on Oct. 20.
The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. from the clubhouse, 590 N. Second Ave. and will return between 4:30 and 5 p.m.
Cost is $11 and includes $10 free slot or lunch money.
The group will leave for the return trip after the afternoon bingo session.
Anyone can attend including members, family and friends.
For more information call Donna at 909-982-2203 or Dolores at 909-985-0565.
The Upland Woman's Club is hosting a luncheon at noon Tuesday at their clubhouse, 590 N. 2nd Ave., Upland.
Reservations need to be made by 6 p.m. Friday.
To make reservations call 909-986-2800.
The Rancho Cucamonga Women's Connection is inviting the public to their buffet luncheon, entitled "Jewels for the journey," from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 12 at Upland Hills Country Club, 1231 E. 16th St.
Guests will learn the art of creating and customizing elegant glycerin soaps from Bea Sheldon.
Speak, Jen McGeehan, a mother from Big Bear City and horse enthusiast, will share her journey in "A Diamond in the rough."
Cost for the meal and program is $16.
To make reservations call 909-987-7069.
Complimentary child care is available with a paid reservation. Advance notice is needed.
The luncheon is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries. The club has been meeting continuously for 29 years.
San Antonio Community Hospital is hosting a men's health event from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at their Sierra San Antonio Medical Plaza, 16465 Sierra Lakes Parkway in Fontana.
Attendees can get the latest in men's health during Monday Night Football. There will be free prostate screenings as well as glucose, cholesterol and other health screenings.
This event is for uninsured and under-insured men.
Appointments are required and can be made by calling 909-985-3627.
The Uplanders Club is inviting the public to attend their monthly meeting & luncheon at 11:15 a.m. Oct. 13 at The Heights Restaurant, 1883 N. Campus Ave. in Upland.
Seating is limited.
Attendees must RSVP by Friday by calling Betty Merfeld at 909-624-3234.
The Uplanders Club is a non-profit organization that fosters friendship through social activities and community service in local communities.
Two county departments and the city of Upland are reminding residents how to recycle batters, used oil and other household hazardous waste.
The Department of Transportation now requires the taping o f battery terminals except for alkaline batteries AA, AAA, C and D.
Nine volt batteries and all other batteries need to be taped to prevent contact of terminals.
Residents looking to recycled used oil are asked to request a free container during household hazardous waste hours or city yard hours between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Residents can also ask for a free used oil filter container.
All other household hazardous waste must be placed in boxes in single layers with a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pound per trip.
For a recorded list of accepted items call 909-931-4343.
The Upland City Yard is at 1370 N. Benson Ave.
Foothill Family Shelter is asking the community to help raise $10,000 by "10-10-10."
The Upland-based non-profit wants friends of the shelter to make a $10 donation by Sunday to help fund some of their holiday programs including their Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas baskets, Christmas wishes program, Christmas toys and breakfast with Santa event.
Checks can be made payable to Foothill Family Shelter at 1501 W. Ninth St. Suite D, Upland, CA 91786.
Donations can also be made online at http://foothillfamilyshelter.org/Donations/Make-Donation.asp
The city is not allowing residents to go for long without a downtown farmers market.
Residents starting Oct. 30 will have the chance to check out produce during a new Downtown Certified Farmers Market every Saturday in historic Upland.
The former market on Thursday nights was canceled in August after the market's operator, Main Street Upland Inc., closed due to financial and organizational issues.
"The city manager was just so excited about the concept, saying that it's something we really need to do downtown with Main Street Inc. going through reorganization and having issues with the governance, so to speak," said Jeff Zwack, the city's redevelopment director.
When residents visit the market, they should expect to see something different than they have for the past 20 years with the Thursday night market.
The Upland Market will have 20 vendors selling primarily fresh produce and specialty food items.
Downtown will not be shut down for the market as with the previous market. Instead, it will all take place in the parking lot on A Street and 3rd Avenue, across from the Upland Metrolink Station.
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Saturday at the Cooper Regional History Museum will be a blast from the past.
The Museum, at 217 A St., is hosting their first annual classic car show from noon to 6 p.m. in their parking lot. It costs $15 to enter a car into the show.
The Plustones will provide live entertainment.
The show will be followed by a 1950's dance from 6 to 11:30 p.m.
Pacific Wine Merchant, across the street, will be selling wine and beer. Molly's Souper will be selling hot dogs.
The event is co-sponsored by the city of Upland.
Cost is $20 per person or $30 per couple.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.coopermuseum.net
Brenden Geary is a very happy 14-year old.
The Upland resident and eighth-grade student at Pioneer Junior High School, successfully launched his weather balloon on Sept. 26 nearly 100,000 feet into the air.
Geary made an attempt on Sept. 11 to launch his balloon but while he and his father, Tim, were filling the balloon with helium, it slipped out of their fingers and took off.
This launch took place at Red Hill park in Rancho Cucamonga.
Attached to the balloon was a 4-pound payload he made from packaging material. Inside the payload was a GPS tracker, mini weather station and a digital camera.
Brenden captured some aerial photographs of Big Bear Lake, Catalina Island and outer space.
The payload was retrieved in Tustin off of the 241 freeway two and a half hours after the launch.
Brenden is already planning for his next project. He hopes to launch a satellite into the sky.
To view more photographs and the balloon flight path visit his Web site at http://brendengeary.squarespace.com/photo-gallery/fpf2-launch-5/
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