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To have your event considered, submit information to iecommunity@scng.com at least two weeks in advance. Concert: The Pomona Concert Band presents “Meet the Band,” a concert featuring soloists and sections of the band, at 7:30p.m. Feb. 24 in the Palomares Park Community Center, 499E. Arrow Highway, Pomona. Free.
Concert: The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band presents “A Celebration of Love,” a concert of music about love and romance, at 7:30p.m. Feb. 27in Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium on the campus of Chaffey High School, 1250N. Euclid Ave., Ontario. Free.
Reservations
Gala benefit: Newcomers Access Center, a Claremont-based nonprofit, will have its 2023 gala benefit dinner and silent auction 4-7 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Padua Hills Theatre, 4467Padua Ave., Claremont. Event includes a Mediterranean dinner, live music, opportunity drawings and silent auction. Tickets are $80, with proceeds benefiting refugees and immigrants in the local community. Tickets, information: newcomersaccesscenter.org
Saturday
Concert: Pomona College music department presents a concert by pianist William Chapman Nyaho, performing music of Africa and the African diaspora, at 8p.m. at Bridges Hall of Music, 150E. Fourth St., Claremont. Free.
Tea Party meeting: The Chino
Tea Party meets 9-11 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at Archibald’s Drive-Thru, 15421 Fairfield Ranch Road, Chino Hills. At Saturday’s meeting, Gary Johnson, a licensed amateur radio operator, will speak on amateur radio as a means of communication during emergencies. chinoteaparty.net
Sunday
Bunco fundraiser: The Upland Woman’s Club offers bunco 1-4 p.m. at 590N. Second Ave., Upland. Event includes snacks, door prizes and an opportunity drawing. The cost is $15at the door. For reservations, email info@uplandwomansclub.org or leave a message at 909-982-3324.
Tuesday
Bridge group: Recreational bridge is played at 1p.m. Tuesdays and 12:30p.m. Wednesdays at the Joslyn Senior Center, 660N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. The group seeks more players, and beginners are welcome. 909-621-2079
Wednesday
Writers’ group: The San Dimas Writers Group meets at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at San Dimas Senior Center, 201E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas. The group is open to published writers and anyone else interested in joining a community of writers. There is no cost to join. LifeStream blood drives: Blood drives are scheduled in Ontario 9 a.m.-3p.m. at San Joaquin Valley College, 4580Ontario Mills Parkway, and 1-6p.m. at Topgolf, 1050 Archibald Ave. Donors a free miniphysical, including readings for blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol levels, iron level and temperature, with results being posted on the donor’s private online portal. For appointments, call 800-879-4484 or go to LStream.org.
Feb. 18
Art walk: The quarterly Ontario Art Walk is 6-9 p.m. in the downtown Ontario arts district. The event feature art exhibitions, pop-up galleries, artist talks, creative workshops, live music and arts events sponsored by local artists, performers, organizations and businesses. The Ontario Art Walk is the third Saturday of the month in February, May, August and November. OntarioArtWalk.org Ontario Museum of History & Art: An artists’ reception for the artists participating in the Ontario Museum of History & Art’s exhibition “We the People: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” is 6-9 p.m. at the museum, 225S. Euclid Ave., Ontario. The exhibit runs through April 16. OntarioMuseum.org Claremont Lewis Museum of Art: Opening reception for two new exhibits, “Andrée M. Mahoney: Spirit Voyager” and “Vince Skelly: A Conversation with Trees,” is
6-8 p.m. at the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, 200W. First St., Claremont., Both exhibits run Feb. 17-April 23.
Food distribution: Food for Life Ministry offers a food distribution 9-11:30 a.m. at Gateway Karis Church, 5885Schaefer Ave., Chino. Those receiving food must bring a form of identification. Food for Life also distributes food 4-6p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at its main warehouse, 4712Cheyenne Way, Chino. FoodforLifeMinistry.org; 909-627-3663