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The Guy Wynton Morris Post 710 meets first & third Wednesday; features DJ Larry on Friday and Saturday nights and Mighty O.T. on Sundays. Dress code, and open to 21 and over. Come join the fun! Call (909) 880-1336.

Destination: Art

Thru July 31 – At D’vine Wine & Jazz, ArtShowAGoGo, a gallery at 14845 Monarch Blvd., Victorville. View artists’ work starting at 5:00 p.m.; artwork available for purchase. Admission is free. Call (760) 684-9093.

The Way We Camped Exhibit

Thru August 1 – A lighthearted but accurate look at early years of camping in California, from the Gold Rush times to the mid-1900s, at the Museum of History225 South Euclid Avenue, Ontario. and Art,

Summer Dance Workshop

A 4-week dance workshop begins at Cal State San Bernardino’s Coyote Conservatory, 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino. Classes include Traditional Modern Dance, Fusion Lyrical, Fusion Latin Dance and Hip Hop. Register now; space limited. Cost is $100 per class for entire session. Program coordinator is Maura Townsend. To register call (909) 537-5877 or send email to dance@project21dance.org.

“The Capitol Steps” at RCC

Friday, July 9, at 8 p.m., Riverside City College, Landis Performing Arts Center, 4800 Magnolia Avenue. “The Capitol Steps,” a musical political satire troupe, comes direct from Washington, D.C. for one night only. General admission is $35 and all proceeds benefit programs to assist low-income residents of Riverside County. For tickets or information call (951) 955-4900 or (800) 511-1110. Tickets available at CAP Riverside, 2038 Iowa Ave., Suite B102, Riverside. Presented by the Foundation for Economic Stability.

Concert at County Museum

Friday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m., Billy B, the Natural Science Song and Dance Man, will perform at the Museum’s amphitheater. Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and concert is included with paid museum admission. The Museum is located at the California Street exit from I-10 in Redlands. Admission is $8/adult; $7/military or senior; $5/student, and $4 child 5-12. Call (909) 307-2779, ext. 229.

Book Sale in Riverside Library

Saturday, July 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Louis Robidoux Library, 5840 Mission Boulevard in Riverside. Twenty-five cents each for a fresh supply of books, magazines and media in the patio outside the library. Fifty percent off everything in the Friends Book Store inside the library. Visit folrl@yahoo.com or http://www.fojl.org.

Financial Education Workshop

Tuesday, July 13, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., at the Feldheym Library. A free workshop, “Protect Your Money and Identity,” is offered by Arrowhead United Way. The library is located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino. Reservations are required. Call (909) 884-9441 ext. 231 or send email to maureenm@ahuw.org.

Free Summer Concert

Wednesday, July 14, at 7:00 p.m., the band Desperado performs at Cal State San Bernardino in the Lower Commons. Concert is free; parking complimentary in Lot D. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets. Call (909) 537-7360 or (909) 537-7326.

Pickle Tasting for All!

Thursday, July 15, at 5:30 p.m., demonstrations and recipes for making pickles at the Demonstration Kitchen of the UC Cooperative Extension, 777 East Rialto Ave., San Bernardino. Cost is $12. RSVP by July 13 to (909) 387-2194.

Wine & Food Festival

Thursday, July 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at County Government Center, 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino. Presented by the Center for Individual Development, the event offers wine tasting, gourmet food, silent & live auction, drawing, entertainment. Donation is $25.00 advance; $30 at the door. Call (909) 384-5426.

Free Business Workshop

Wednesday, July 21, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., “Understanding Credit & How to Build Savings,” a free workshop offered by Arrowhead United Fund at Feldheym Library, 555 W. 6th  Street, San Bernardino. Reservations required. Call (909) 884-9441 ext. 231 or send email to maureenm@ahuw.org.

Free Summer Concert

Wednesday, July 21, The Working Poets perform at 7:00 p.m. in a free concert at Cal State San Bernardino in the Lower Commons. Tunes by America, Neil  Young, the Beatles, Elvis, CCR, Dylan, Tom Petty, ZZ Top, Johnny Cash, Eddie Rabbitt and Jimmy Buffet are among the band’s song list. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets. Call (909) 537-7360 or (909) 537-7326.

Casino Night

Friday, July 23, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., on the rooftop of Fairview Ford, 292 North “G” Street, in San Bernardino. Local businesses will provide food, prizes, entertainment. Donation of $50 includes four adult (over 21) admissions and one entry into $2,500 grand prize drawing. For ticket information call the S.B. Chamber office, (909) 885-7515.

Young Visionaries Fundraiser

Friday, July 23, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Mardi Gras Restaurant, 201 North “E,” San Bernardino. Enjoy fish and entertainment! Attire: All White. Advance tickets are $30; $40 at the door. Call (909) 884-5000; (909) 881-3382.

Tribute to Daz Patterson

Saturday, July 24, at 6:00 p.m. at the Sturges Theatre, 780 N. “E” Street, San Bernardino. Tribute includes the premier of Daz’ movie “For the Sake of Love” and book signing of her book “Through the Storm and Rain.” Music by Jay Olegario, Shervone Wells, Ernest Carter, Nei’Ce Knight-Pruitt, David Whitfield. Tickets are $20 advance; $25 at the door. Call (909) 874-3411

Annual Luau

Saturday, July 24, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Arrowhead Elks Lodge #896, 1073 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino. Enjoy an extravagant food spread, special drinks, and special entertainment. Donation is $8.00. Hosted by Arrowhead Temple #665. Call (909) 419-3040 or (909) 647-5162.

Safe Sitter Classes

A course offered July 26-27, and August 30-31 for youth 11-13 years old at 1728 Western Ave., San Bernardino (behind the Community Hospsital) Goal is to reduce the number of avoidable and unintentional deaths among children in the care of adolescent babysitters. Program fee is $30 per student. Call (909) 887-6333, ext. 4734.

Swans To Celebrate

50th Anniversary

Swans calling all former Debutantes from 1961 through 2009 to help celebrate 50th anniversary in November. Call (909) 433-9575; (951) 440-2519; or send email to MSKOL27@abcglobal.net or tasteandsee3@yahoo.com.

Volunteers Needed

By American Cancer Society to provide support to free patient service programs. Volunteers should have excellent people skills, be good listeners and have ability to follow a project through with the patient or family member. Free training June 17. Bilingual volunteers especially needed. Call (951) 300-1215.

Rialto Postmasters Club

Club 4064 meets every Tuesday, 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. at Carrow’s Family Restaurant, 298 West Baseline in Rialto. Club offers a proven and enjoyable way to practice/sharpen communication and leadership skills. Come visit the club. Call (951) 235-5123.

Tot Time at Center

Mondays and Wednesdays, Tot Time for Toddlers 2-5 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Rudy Hernandez Center, 222 N. Lugo Ave., San Bernardino. Cost is $65/mo. Call (909) 384-5420. at

Instructors Wanted

San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services seeks instructors in dance, music, theatre, art, exercise, photography, sports, etc. Interested in teaching a class? Call Carmen or Ann at (909) 384-5420.

Free Legal Aid

Several clinics offered in San Bernardino, Chino, Victorville and Rancho Cucamonga. Assistance with family law/custody, trusts, wills, bankruptcy, more. For locations and times call (909) 889-7328 or (866) 889-7328.

Legal Aid – Redlands

Volunteer attorneys provide legal advice to qualified low income residents. Para-professionals provide typing services for required paperwork and document processing. Contact Legal Aid - Redlands, YMCA, 500 East Citrus Avenue, Redlands; (909) 792-2762.

Bereavement Support Group

St. Bernardine Medical Center offers a bereavement support group the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Carmel Room, Matich Conference Center (near cafeteria), 2101 North Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino; (909) 881-4387.

Support Group

Option House sponsors free and confidential support groups for women who are in or have been in a violent relationship Mondays 6 to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 12 noon and Spanish language Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 12 noon at 813 North “D” St., Ste. 4, San Bernardino. Call (909) 381-1602 or 381—3471.

Boys & Girls Club

Offers after school programs for children 5-17 in reading, healthy habits, day camp/off-track programs in their locations: 1180 West 9th Street, San Bernardino2969 N. Flores Street (Delmann Heights), San Bernardino. The clubs also offer a senior nutrition lunch program and food bank distribution. For details call (909) 888-6751. and

Volunteers Needed

By American Red Cross in the East or West Valley regions in nursing program, front office support First Aid/CPR teachers, disaster action team, outreach programs. Call (909) 380-7248.

Museum Seeks Volunteers

The Museum Education Division is looking for outgoing individuals to interact with visitors and objects in the exhibits. Volunteers are needed for Tuesday thru Friday mornings for school groups and Saturday and Sunday afternoons for weekend visitors. Call (909) 307-2669.

Child Advocates of S.B. County

Need caring individuals to provide mentoring and advocacy services to abused and neglected children in the foster care system. Call (909) 881-6760.

Library Cards Available to Foster Children

Foster (out-of-home-care) parents can receive special library cards for the children they care for. Parents must show their agreement for the child to verify eligibility for this program. Call (909) 381-8201.

Developmental Gym Program

San Bernardino Parks & Recreation Dept. offers gymnastics classes at Inland Empire Gymnastics Academy, 791 South Gifford Ave., Unit #2, San Bernardino. Adult Aerobics classes offered at the center located at 1554 E. Art Townsend Dr. (formerly the old Norton AFB). For dates and fees, call (909) 382-2245 or (909) 384-5233..

Lupus Support Group

Meets the first Tuesday every month from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. in Fontana. Support group is free. Volunteers are  needed to facilitate group for Loma Linda and San Bernardino. Training provided. For more information call Danielle at (888) 532-2322, ext. 4.

Rialto Senior Center

Offers monthly activities, social services, health clinic, facilities for club and organization meetings; classes, lots more. The Center is located at 1411 South Riverside Ave. Call (909) 877-9706.

Recreation Programs

Adult and youth programs offered at the Norton Recreation Center, 1554 East Art Townsend Drive in San Bernardino by the Parks, Recreation & Community Services. Sign up by calling (909) 382-2245.

Free Legal Services

Offered by Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Assn., Inc. Services offered also to teen parents and/or pregnant minors. For information on clinic locations/appointments, call (909) 369-3009.

Option House Needs Volunteers

Volunteer opportunities include clerical support, legal advocacy, children’s services, transportation and facilities maintenance. For information call (909) 884-4802 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Family Support Meetings

The S.B. County Department of Behavioral Health’s Central Valley Club House hosts meetings every 2nd Wednesday of the month for family members who have loved ones with serious mental illness. The Club House is located at 1501 Riverside Avenue, Rialto. For information call (909) 421-9483.

Meeting Rooms Available at Library

The Feldheym Library, 555 West 6th St., San Bernardino, has meeting rooms available for community groups or organizations that are educational or cultural provided the groups are non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian. All meetings must be free and open to the public. For information call (909) 381-8226.

Free Breast Exams/Mammograms

Call (800) 511-2300 to pre-qualify for a free exam at Desert Sierra Partnership, a member of the Inland Agency Family of Programs. For information call (909) 697-6565, ext. 244.

Health Clinic Services

The Whitney Young Family Health Clinic, 1755 Maple Avenue, San Bernardino, offers many free services, including vision, hearing, dental check-ups, lead testing, vaccines, general exams, T.B. screening, pregnancy testing, family planning, referrals, lots more. For information or appointments call (909) 386-7600.

AgeWise Outreach

Program

A free program for healthy aging for adults 55+ sponsored by the S.B. County Dept. of Behavioral Health. AgeWise can provide in-home assessments, short-term counseling, and family consultations. For in-formation  call (800) 451-5633.

Free Health Clinic

The Fifth Street Senior Center provides a free health clinic every Tuesday from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. for seniors 60+. For information call (909) 384-5430.

Free Legal Advice

For senior citizens 60+ on government benefits, powers of attorney, simple wills, con-servatorships, joint tenancies, etc. Call Inland Counties Legal Services. For east Riverside County: (800) 226-4257; western Riverside county: (888) 455-4257.

Health Education

Prenatal care referral, WIC, educa-tion referrals, medical insurance forms assistance; also free mammo-gram, more. Call the San Bernar-dino Coalition on Health at (909) 383-8525.

Book Donations Wanted

The San Bernardino central and branch libraries accept book donations; both hardback and paperback, for all ages. High demand for children’s books in good condition. Videos, audio cassettes and compact discs also welcome. For information call (909) 381-8215.

PAL Center Services

Located at 2450 Blake Street, San Bernardino, the PAL Center accepts applications from adults who want to earn their high school diploma or GED. Services are free. Evening classes available. Also, computer training, child care and trans-portation from bus stop provided. Call (909) 887-7002.

Free Medical Services

For eligible persons. General exams and immunization for children, family planning, pregnancy test, prenatal care, more. For information call Moreno Valley Med Care at (909) 242-2388.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Every morning at 6:30 a.m. at Loma Linda University Behavioral Medi-cine Center, 2^nd Floor, Education Room, 1710 Barton Rd., Redlands. For information call (909) 793-9333.

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