Calendar - IE Events!
CALENDAR 2/02/12
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.
The Working White House Exhibit
Through February 26, the stories of White House workers at the Museum of History and Art, 225 South Euclid Avenue, Ontario. Stories provide a behind-the-scenes portrait of two centuries at the country’s most famous household. Admission is free. Call (909) 395-2510.
Frederick Douglass Exhibit
Thru the month of February, the San Bernardino County Museum presents a touring exhibit, “Frederick Douglass from Slavery to Freedom: the Journey to New York City.” Entrance to the exhibit is included with regular paid museum admission. The museum’s Reading Discoveries book discussion group will discuss Douglass’ autobiography, “A Narrative of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave,” on Wednesday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. The museum is located at the California Street exit from I-10 in Redlands. Call (909) 307-2669.
S.B. Chamber Installation of Officers & Business Expo
Thursday, February 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel, 285 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino. Welcome Jim Gerstenslager as Chairman of the Board. Various awards will be presented. Tickets are $55. Exhibit tables available for $150 for a mini expo. Call (909) 885-7515.
Drill Team & Drum Squad Competition
Saturday, February 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the San Bernardino Pacesetters Drill Team & Drum Squad hosts their second annual competition at Pacific High School, 1020 Pacific St., San Bernardino. Cost is $10 per person. Call (909) 872-0477 or (909) 496-6693.
Annual Black History Parade
Saturday, February 4, beginning at 12:00 noon at 8th and “E” Streets in San Bernardino. An Expo from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. will be held at Court Street Square (Court and “E”). Call (909) 888-1696 for details.
Sacred Sistahs Awards Breakfast
Saturday, February 4, at 9:00 a.m., at the Radisson Hotel Ontario Airport, 2200 E. Holt Blvd. The fourth annual event features awards recognition. Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren is keynote speaker. Cost of $50 benefits the group’s scholarship fund. Call (909) 910-7564.
Youth Coalition Forum
Monday, February 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Hesperia Library Community Room, 9560 Seventh Ave., Hesperia. Presented by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the forum is free and open to the public. Call (760) 245-6559.
Cash for College Workshop
Tuesday, February 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod hosts a workshop for high school seniors, Cash for College, to apply for a Cal Grant and other financial aid for college. The workshop will be held at Summit High School, 1551 Summit Ave., Fontana. Call (909) 621-2783.
Casino Trip
Wednesday, February 8, a trip to Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino in Indio. Trip departs at 9 a.m. from Bordwell Park/Stratton Center, MLK Blvd. & Kansas Avenue in Riverside and 9:15 from Office Depot (Heacock & Sunnymead) in Moreno Valley; returns at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 ($20 returned at casino). Sponsored by National Council of Negro Women, proceeds benefit the group’s Bethune Incentive program. Call (951) 247-8193.
Conversations on Diversity
Thursday, February 9, from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m., the Diversity Committee of Cal State University presents Ron Oden, the first African American mayor of Palm Springs as guest speaker. After serving as a council member for nine years he was elected Palm Springs mayor in 2003. The event will be held at the Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center at CSUSB. Event is free; parking on campus is $5. Call (909) 537-5138 or (909) 537-5547.
Heart Health Event
Thursday, February 9, the HeartCare Institute of Riverside Community Hospital hosts a free cardiology forum beginning at 5:00 p.m. with health screenings (first come, first served) followed by dinner and lecture at 6:00. The Health Education Center is located at 4445 Magnolia Ave., Riverside. Space is limited; RSVP by February 7 to (951) 788-3463.
Black History Parade in Riverside
Saturday, February 11, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the downtown Riverside Pedestrian Mall between 10th Street and Mission Inn Blvd. An Expo will also take place featuring food vendors, arts and crafts, more. The 33rd annual parade and expo are presented by the Black History Committee of Riverside. Vendors may call (951) 250-6317 or (951) 522-2236 for information.
STEM Project Workshops
Saturday, February 18, a Field trip to Griffith Park Observatory kicks off STEM project workshops at the T. Hughes Memorial Bldg., 1777 West Baseline, San Bernardino. STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) project workshops will be held for students second through 11th grades on February 20 and again on February 25. Only 40 students can participate; registration is required. Detailed information will be provided upon registration. A $5.00 transportation fee required for the Griffith Park field trip. Call Temple Community Outreach at (909) 383-9588.
Heart Health Event
Saturday, February 18, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with health screenings (first come, first served) followed by brunch and panel discussion, and a Red Dress Fashion Show at 12:30 p.m. Come dressed in red for a chance to be entered in a special drawing. Presented by the Riverside Community Hospital at the Victoria Club, 2521 Arroyo Drive, Riverside. There will be vendor booths on site. Event is free. Space is limited; RSVP by February 14 to (951) 788-3463. NOTE: No denim clothing allowed at the Victoria Club.
Jazz Music at the Museum
Thursday, February 23, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Museum of History and Art, 225 South Euclid Avenue, Ontario. Doors open at 5:00; enjoy the exhibits Road Ways and Gem of the Foothills, the Guasti Murals of Norman Kennedy; reception at 5:30 with wine and hors d’hoeuvres and live performances by Less is More and the Equals. Cost is $25. Call (909) 395-2510.
Black History Luncheon
Friday, February 24, at 11:00 a.m., Janet Goeske Foundation and Senior Center hosts a Black History luncheon featuring live entertainment by the Moreno Valley College Gospel Singers. Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 16 at the Janet Goeske Center, 5257 Sierra Street, Riverside. Tickets are $5.00 for members and $6 for non-members. Call (951-351-8800, ext. 212.
Black Culture Festival
Saturday, February 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Pomona Public Library, 625 South Garey Ave. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Pomona Valley Alumnae Chapter presents the free community event, featuring live entertainment, food, vendors, music, health and fitness clinic, lots more. Special guests are Tuskegee Airmen, Buffalo Soldiers, other guests.
Gospel Brunch and Fashion Show
Saturday, February 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Edmunds Ballroom, Pomona College Campus, 170 E. 6th St., Claremont. Co-hosted by Rain Boutique Inc. and the Office of Black Student Affairs. Tickets are $20. Claremont College students free w/valid ID. Call (909) 621-6100.
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.
Vernon Bragg Jr. Rialto Toastmasters 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, 2nd Floor, Education Room, 1710 Barton Rd., Redlands. For information call (909) 793-9333.
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