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Calendar - IE Events!
CALENDAR 7/19/12
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.
Grand Canyon Photography Exhibit
Through September 23, “Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography” is on exhibit at the Ontario Museum of History and Art, 225 East Euclid Avenue in Ontario. Created by the Grand Canyon Assn. and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution, the exhibition is a visual celebration. Featured photographer is John Blaustin. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Thursday thru Sunday. Admission is free. Call (909) 395-2510.
Party like the Fifties at County Museum
Saturday, July 21, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., “Rockin’ at the Grove,” at the S.B. County Museum. Guests are invited to “party like the ’50s” under the stars at the County Museum, at the California Street exit from I-10 in Redlands. Advance reservations are required. Tickets, on sale now, are $20 advance, or $25 at the door. Tickets available by phone or at the museum front desk. Ticket order form can be downloaded from website www.sbcountymuseum.org. Call (909) 307-2669, ext. 227.
Business Workshop
Monday, July 23, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the I.E. Women’s Business Center, a workshop “Public Relations: How to use Publicity to Market Your Business,” will be offered at 202 East Airport Dr., San Bernardino. Cost is $15 at the door. Call (909) 890-1241 or register at www.iewbc.org.
Gubernatorial Appointments Workshop
Wednesday, July 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod welcomes Mona Pasquil, Governor Brown’s Appointments Secretary, who will conduct a workshop to show interested persons how to apply for an appointment by the Governor. The 2-hour workshop will be held at the Montclair Senior Center. Ms. Pasquil is charged with recruiting candidates to fill positions in state government. Call (909) 621-2783.
Community Event/
66er’s Ball Game
Wednesday, July 25, C.A.S.A. of San Bernardino has partnered with the 66ers for “We Care Wednesday” to promote awareness of the need for volunteers to mentor and advocate for one child or youth who is in foster care or who is on probation. Two very special guests will throw out the first pitch. For tickets or to make a donation, call (909) 881-6760 or visit www.casaofsb.org.
Lake Gregory Junior Fishing Workshop
Saturday, July 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Lake Gregory Regional Park, 24171 Lake Drive, Crestline. Boys and girls 7-13 invited to learn the outdoor pastime under instruction of expert teachers. Equipment and tackle provided for each child with $7 registration, due by July 20. Event will be held on lakeshore near Leisure Shores’ recreation facility and Rim of the World ball fields. Call (909) 387-2461. Online forms at www.sbcounty.gov/parks under Featured Events.
Blues for the Zoo
Saturday, August 4, a fundraiser for Big Bear Alpine Zoo at Moonridge at the Big Bear Lake Swim Beach Outdoor Amphitheater, 41220 Park Ave. Lineup of world class blues, food booths, artisan fair. Headliners will be C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band. No coolers allowed. Tickets are $30 advance; $35 day of show; children 10 and under free. Parking is $4. Tickets available at Big Bear Chamber, 630 Bartlett Road, or Big Bear Rescue Zoo Gift Shop, 43285 Goldmine Dr. Phone charge (909) 866-4607, or www.moonridgezoo.org/Blues Concert
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Air Force Reunion
Torrejon Air Base, Spain (all years) 13th bi-annual reunion August 30 – September 2, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Contact Burnethel Sanford (951) 739-0202 or Mattie Grant (951) 323-2185.
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Volunteers Needed
San Bernardino County Preschool Services Dept. accepting letters of interest from individuals willing to serve as Community Representative on the Head Start Policy Council for the program year 2012-13. Term of service is limited to one year. Meetings held once a month; called meetings may occur. Submit letters of interest and experience no later than Aug. 17 by 5 p.m. to: County of San Bernardino Preschool Services Department, 662 South Tippecanoe Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92415-0630, Attn: Morena Garcia, Policy Council Coordinator; (909) 383-2045. Letters may also be sent to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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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