CALENDAR 10/27/11

American Legion Post 710

The Guy Wynton Morris Post 710 meets first and 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.

Bittersweet Harvest Exhibit

Through October 30, a bilingual exhibition at Museum of History & Art, 225 South Euclid Ave., Ontario. Exhibit illuminates the largest guest worker program in U.S. history. “Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-1964” traces the entire Bracero experience. Hours are 12 noon to 4 p.m., Thursday thru Sunday; admission is free. Call (909) 395-2510.

Haunted Catacombs

Thursday-Saturday, October 27-29, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., visit the Haunted Catacombs set up outside the Sturges Center, 780 North “E” Street, San Bernardino. Tickets are $13. There will also be an outdoor Pumpkin Patch where you can pick out your Halloween Jack-O-Lantern. There will be other activities and vendor booths.

Chronic Disease Management

Tuesdays, October 25 through November 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon., St. Bernardine Medical Center offers a free program for persons suffering from chronic diseases like diabetes, asthma, congestive heart failure and others. Program was developed by Stanford University. Spanish language classes will be held on Thursdays through November 17. All classes will be held at St. Bernardine Medical Center, Baby & Family Center, 403 Building, 2101 North Waterman Ave., San Bernardino. Program is free. Call (909) 881-4525 to register.

Magic & Mystery Mixer

Thursday, October 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at 470 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino. Mixer hosted by S.B. Area Chamber and Mt. View Mortuary & Cemetery. Beverages & hors d’oeuvres. RSVP to (909) 885-7515.

Community Meeting

Thursday, October 27, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at Inghram Community Center, 2050 So. Mt. Vernon Ave., San Bernardino. Co-hosted by County Supervisor Josie Gonzales and Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement, the focus of the meeting is the Public Safety Realignment Plan. RSVP by Oct. 21 to (909) 387-4565.

Annual Crafts Boutique

Thursday-Sunday, October 27-30, at the Inland Center Mall, 500 Inland Center Dr., San Bernardino. The 8th annual boutique is sponsored by C.A.S.A. of San Bernardino County. Jewelry, floral designs, greeting cards, handbags, toys, ornaments and lots more will be available. Hours: Thursday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. C.A.S.A. advocates for abused, neglected and abandoned children in the Juvenile Superior Court system. Call (909) 881-6760.

Leadership Awards Dinner

Friday, October 28, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at San Bernardino Hilton, 285 E. Hospitality Lane. Hosted by Congressman Joe Baca, the annual event honors community individuals and organizations. Mistress of ceremonies will be Connie Leyva, president, UFCW Local 1428. Cost is $99 per person. RSVP by Oct. 25 to Natalie or Jennifer at (909) 889-8888 or friendsjbsb@verizon.net.

Beautillion Briefing

Saturday, October 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at New Hope Family Life Center, 1505 W. Highland Avenue (corner of Highland and Western) in San Bernardino. Young men 17-19, who are high school seniors or college freshmen encouraged to attend. Another meeting will be held on November 5 at the same time same place. Call (909) 709-7209 or (909) 421-2513.

Halloween Dance for St. Anthony School

Saturday, October 29, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2392 Western Avenue (at Highland Avenue) in San Bernardino. Activities include a costume contest. Event is hosted by Save St. Anthony School Committee. Tickets are $10. For tickets call (909) 885-1708; (951) 288-3041 or (909) 915-4598.

Unclaimed Property Workshop

Saturday, October 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 4959 Palo Verde Street, Ste. 110B, Montclair. Learn about California’s Unclaimed Property Program. Examples of unclaimed private properties include bank accounts and safe deposit box contents; uncashed cashier’s checks or money orders, stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, more. Workshop is hosted by State Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod.

Bethune Recognition Luncheon

Saturday, October 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Inland Regional Center, 1425 South Waterman Ave., San Bernardino, the I.E. Section, NCNW will host the annual event. Co-hosting the event will be the High Desert, Willie May Taylor-Perris, Pomona Valley, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley chapters. Guest speaker will be Ms. Beverly White, Channel 4 KNBC news reporter since 1992. Special guest will be Eldred Marshall, graduate of Eisenhower High and Yale University and musical prodigy since childhood. He is internationally acclaimed, having performed in Spain, Italy, Belgium, and other countries. Tickets are $50. Call (909) 307-6742; (909) 885-1708 or (951) 684-1072; in the High Desert call (760) 996-7096.

Bethune Recognition Program

Saturday, October 29, at 11:30 a.m., at Hap Arnold Club, March Air Force Reserve Base, Moreno Valley. Program hosted by National Council of Negro Women, Moreno Valley Section. Tickets are $30; $18 for youth. Valid driver’s license, registration/insurance required to enter base. Call (951) 242-6952

Family Discovery Day

Saturday, October 29, from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m., at Ontario Museum of History and Art, 225 So. Euclid Ave. There will be activities for the entire family; learn about the meaning behind el Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead). Admission is free.

Concert at California Theatre

Saturday, October 29, at 7:00 p.m., at the California Theatre, 562 W. Fourth St., San Bernardino, Sinfonia Mexicana will present a concert celebrating Day of the Dead, an annual observance of remembering and praying for family and friends who have died. Tickets are $11 - $61 and are available at the theatre box office; (909) 884-3228.

Women’s Club Meeting

Wednesday, November 2, at 12:00 noon, the Women’s Club of Rialto will hold its monthly luncheon at The Clubhouse located at 219 North Riverside Ave., downtown Rialto. Guest speaker will be Lisa Kirksey from Mable’s Flowers & Gifts, who will offer creative ideas to decorate during the holiday season. Cost of the luncheon is $9. To RSVP call (909) 820-2377.

Sylvia Mendez at UCR

Wednesday, November 2, at 4:00 p.m. at the Highlander Union Bldg., Rm. 302N, UC Riverside. Sylvia Mendez was the plaintiff in the Mendez v. Westminsster School District case that desegregated California schools and helped pave the way for Brown v. the Board of Education. A 30-minute documentary on her case will also be screened. The Mendez family won the court case in 1947. The event is free but RSVP is required. Parking fee of $5. RSVP to (951) 827-3337 or visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/HSML7D2.

Holiday Chic Boutique

Thursday, November 3, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., at California Welcome Center. Everything from jewelry designs, teapots, plaques, food products, available from vendors. Hosted by the Arrowhead United Way Women’s Leader Council, the proceeds benefit the group’s programs for at-risk young women. For details call (909) 884-9441, ext. 234 or RDA@ahuw.org.

Tusokegee Airmen Celebration

Saturday, November 5, from 2:00 to 4:15 p.m., UCR Libraries and the Tuskegee Airmen Archive will host a celebration with the theme: Tuskegee Airmen: Top Guns. Keynote speaker will be Zellie Rainey Orr, author and national historian for Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. The event will be held at Orbach Science Library, UC Riverside, 900 University Avenue, Riverside. A reception will follow. RSVP to (951) 827-1244.

Rialto Celebration Concert

Saturday, November 5, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Rialto United Methodist Church, 1230 N. Lilac Ave., Rialto. Concert features Faye Coates, Rialto’s official songstress; also special guests Jennifer Baca, Stephen J. Howard, Paul Wilson, Eunice Jornada. Concert is part of Rialto’s centennial celebration. Tickets are $10. Refreshments will be served. All proceeds go to City of Rialto Birthday Celebration. Call (909) 820-0935; (909) 381-5214; (909) 820-0174; (909) 229-9255.

Creole Choir of Cuba

at UCR

Saturday, November 5, at 8:00 p.m., the Creole Choir of Cuba will perform in the University Theatre of UC Riverside. The 10-member choir, 6 women and 4 men, aged 27 to 61, is on its first major U.S. tour. General admission is $20; $18 for UCR alumni; $17 for UCR staff and faculty; $15 for general students, and $12 for UCR students. Parking is $5 in Lot 6. Call (951) 827-4331.

Health in America

Saturday, November 5, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m., at Western University of Health Sciences, 701 East Second Street in Pomona. The documentary, “Unnatural Causes” in Sickness and Wealth will be shown, exploring socioeconomic and racial inequalities in health, and a presentation of local health statistics and a panel discussion of possible solutions, is presented by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Pomona Valley Alumnae Chapter, Ujima, Inc. and Western University of Health Sciences. Refreshments will be served and door prizes given.

Hispanic Chamber Awards Banquet

Friday, November 11, at 6:30 p.m., at the San Bernardino Hilton. The 10th annual Leadership Awards Banquet is hosted by the San Gorgonio Pass Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Trade Association. Keynote speaker will be Fernando de Necochea, community partnerships, So. Calif. Edison; Enrique Martinez, State Farm Agent, will be Master of Ceremonies. Tickets are $55. Call (951) 849-9029 or send email to miriamlopez8@aol.com..

College Outreach Fair

Saturday, November 19, beginning at 8 a.m. at Arroyo Valley High School, 1881 West Baseline Street, San Bernardino. Learn about college admissions, scholarships, financial aid. Information available from more than 90 Historically Black Colleges and Hispanic Serving Institutions. Complete UC & CSU applications on site. At 6:00 p.m. see film “Sol Brothers” at Santos Manuel Student Union at Cal State San Bernardino, After the film have some sol food. To RSVP call 909) 685-9995.

A Conversation with Men

Saturday, November 19, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., at Raquel’s Jazz Lounge, 134 So. Riverside Avenue, Rialto. For women only. Put your questions in a basket or just ask the panel of men of various professions. Donation of $10 benefits the annual Vernon Bragg Jr. youth leadership speech contest. For women 21 and over; no men will be admitted. Call (909) 875-2647 or (951) 235-5123.

American Legion

Post 14

Starting a Veteran Bike Riders chapter in San Bernardino. If you are a veteran and would like to be a part of the new chapter, meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at 863 North D Street. Call Clarence at (909) 653-6651.

Boy Scouts of America

Troop 103 welcomes boys 11-16 to make new discoveries of life interests. Meetings held Mondays at 7 p.m. at Banning’s Repplier Park, 200 Wilson Street, in the big log cabin. Call Brian Smith at (951) 922-1903.

Midnight Hoops

Every 3rd Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Avenue in Redlands. Call Rev. G at (909) 725-1964.

Inland Behavioral & Health Service

New WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutrition program provider for the federally funded program. Two locations: 665 North “D” Street and Whitney Young Family Health, 1755 N. Maple Street, both in San Bernardino. Call (855) 424-7942 to see if you are eligible. Working families may qualify.

Court Speakers Bureau

The San Bernardino County Superior Court has formed a Speakers Bureau to increase public understanding and knowledge of the judicial branch of government. Speakers available for events, meetings, school, church or community group. You may request a topic of special interest to your group. Email speakersbureau@sb-court.org.

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 8:15 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.

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 Bernardino and 2969 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.

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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