Community calendar
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RESERVATIONS Fundraiser: The Uplanders Club Charitable Organization has its Wings of Hope Gala 5-9 p.m. March 23at the Doubletree by Hilton in Claremont. Cocktail attire is suggested. The event is a fundraiser for Megan’s Wings, which provides assistance to Inland Empire and Pomona Valley families dealing with childhood cancer. Tickets are $100, and RSVP is required by March 10. Kathy Kelcher at 951-529-6012or Teri Willsey at 626-388-7715
Save the dates Historical Society: Steven Hackel will give a presentation on the lives of indigenous people in California during the time of Spanish colonization when the La Verne Historical Society meets at 7p.m. March 11at the Hillcrest Meeting House, 2705 Mountain View Ave., La Verne. The Historical Society also plans a May 17trip to Mission San Gabriel. The March 11presentation is free; there is a fee for the May 17 trip.
Saturday Craft market: The Crafters Market, held in conjunction with the Pomona Valley Certified Farmers Market, runs 9a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at 175W. Pearl St., Pomona.
Sunday Farmers markets: The city of Fontana, in conjunction with the Family Market Company, offers a farmers market 10a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays in the aquatics center parking lot at Fontana Park, 15556Summit Ave.; and 2-7 p.m. Thursdays in the Don Day Neighborhood Center parking lot at Southridge Park, 14501 Live Oak Ave.
Tuesday Concert: The Pomona College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Barb Catlin, presents a program of jazz by female composers and some student compositions at 4:30 p.m. in Lyman Hall, Thatcher Music Building, 340 N. College Ave., Claremont. Free. Food distribution: Food for Life Ministry offers food 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at its main warehouse, 4712 Cheyenne Way, Chino. It also offers food there 9a.m.-noon on the Saturdays when it is not staging food distributions elsewhere. Bring a form of identification (required) and $5 (not required).
Foodforlifeministry.org or 909-627-3663 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
Lifestream blood drive: The city of Chino Hills hosts a Lifestream blood drive noon-5 p.m. at the Government Center parking lot, 14077Peyton Drive. Donors receive a free mini-physical, 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 800-879-4484or go to Lstream.org.
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.
Coffee With a Cop: The city of Chino Hills and the Chino Hills Police Department invite the community to Coffee With a Cop 8-10 a.m. at Western Hills Country Club, 1800 Carbon Canyon Road. Law enforcement personnel will be on hand to answer questions. Chino Hills Police Department at 909364-2000
March 8 Rummage sale: The Upland Woman’s Club has a Second Time Around sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the clubhouse, 590N. Second Ave., Upland. The sale includes clothing, home decor, arts and crafts, household items, seasonal items and pet items and continues 8 a.m.noon March 9.
March 9 Tea Party meeting: The Chino Tea Party meets 9-11a.m. the second Saturday of the month at Archibald’s Drive-thru, 15421Fairfield Ranch Road, Chino Hills. The speaker at the March 9meeting is “Mr. Constitution” Douglas V. Gibbs. chinoteaparty.net