The Quakes baseball team is giving away autographed baseballs by Jack McDowell and Lee Smith of the Angels and Dodger great Maury Wills if you buy a 2009 ticket package before Dec. 5. This season the Quakes will offer great giveaways as well as 17 fireworks shows. Season ticket benefits include: great discounts vs. regular seats, guaranteed same seats for all home games, early entrance to Epicenter, great exchange policy, wait staff service for Super Box and Field Box seating, July 3 and Playoff ticket order priority, preferred parking option, and more. Visit the Quakes Web site for more info.
October 2008 Archives
In celebration of The Big Read Mystery Month, the Library Foundation has
partnered with the Rancho Cucamonga Library Services Department to present a special fundraiser event - Mystery, Music, & Merlot - on Friday, Oct. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, at 12505 Cultural Center Drive. Special features will include wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, appearances by mystery authors, and a special live performance by opera star Rod Gilfry and his wife, Tina Gilfry. Proceeds from this event will support programs like The Big Read at the Rancho Cucamonga Libraries.
Tickets are priced at $50 and may be purchased at the Cultural Center Box Office. Box Office hours are Monday through Thursday from noon to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.tickets.com for an additional service charge of $5.50.
Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD/District) has a new Car Wash Coupon Program. A kickoff event will take place at Los Osos Car Wash, at 10431 Alta Loma Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 20.
Continuing in their mission of being stewards of all natural resources, the Car Wash Coupon Program will encourage customers to practice environmental efficiency.
The Car Wash Coupon Program will reward customers for signing up for one of two types of billing options offered by CVWD, with the benefit of conserving our earth's precious resources. One billing option is E-Z Pay, which allows customers' bills to be automatically deducted from their checking account. The second billing option is E-billing, which enables customers to receive and pay bills electronically through e-mail. While signing up for these programs makes bill paying more convenient, it also helps customers practice sustainability by reducing paper waste. The incentive of a car wash coupon provides participants with an added bonus of saving water, as commercial car washes save 25 percent or more water compared to hand-washing vehicles at home.
Four car washes served by CVWD are participating in the program, including Los Osos Car Wash, ProntoWash Auto Spa, Deer Creek Car Wash, and Rancho Car Wash & Detail.
The program will run through June 30, 2009 and is available to all CVWD customers. To sign up for the payment options, customers must call Customer Service or visit www.cvwdwater.com. The car wash coupons have a value of $5 to $15, and will be mailed to customers once their E-Z Pay or E-billing application has been received.
From 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, the Grizzlies Football Boosters are hosting the 2008 Grizzlies Football Casino Night. The event will be held at the Auto Club Speedway at the APEX Building, 9600 Cherry Ave., Fontana.
The cost is $75 per couple/$40 per person prepaid and $100 per couple/$50 per person at the door. Buy your tickets now to save.
This will be a great night, which includes: Games of chance and fabulous prizes, silent auction (featuring sports memorabilia) and raffle, dancing all evening to a live band and DJ, food and no-host cocktails.
This is an important event for all Los Osos Grizzlies parents to attend. All proceeds will directly benefit the Los Osos Football program.
Contact the event Chairperson Robert Cantarero at 909-261-2473 for more info. He can also provide instruction on how to purchase your tickets before Saturday.
You can also visit the Grizzlies Web site here.
When it's time to slow down on your "I've got to fit everything in that I can" vacation, then you may want to spend some time at the Wignall Museum/Gallery located on the grounds of Chaffey Community College in Rancho Cucamonga. Open to the public, the Wignall is dedicated to presenting innovative exhibitions and programs that reflect the scope and diversity of the art of our time. This month, the Wignall will be presenting "Infrastructure," Oct. 20-Nov. 19. "Infrastructure" is an exhibition of artists that engage with the silent forces that shape our perception of the world and with the meaning that gets overlooked, lost or intentionally hidden in representation.
As part of the exhibition Infrastructure the Wignall Museum will host weekly artist talks by artists featured in Infrastructure. Artist talks will take place in the Wignall Museum Project Space weekly on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Seating is limited. All events and lectures are free and open to the public.
So, if you love art, you'll want to be sure and include the Wignall on your vacation itinerary. For more information on the museum, click here or visit http://www.chaffey.edu/wignall/visiting.shtml.
To celebrate its move to new regional headquarters for the Inland Empire, the Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter will host an open house on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. The new offices are at 1365 West Foothill Blvd., Suite 3, in Upland.
The program begins at 3:30 p.m. and will include remarks by Upland Mayor John Pomierski. The public is invited to attend this event. To register and learn more, call the office at 909-931-1580.
For more information about Alzheimer's, click here.
Pooki (ID number A619607) is a friendly, spayed female rabbit who is looking for a forever home. She is three years old, chocolate and white, and loves to be petted. Pooki's owner had to turn her into the Animal Care Center because they could no longer care for her. She likes hay, pellets, veggies, and chew toys. Hop on over and see her today.
Delilah (ID number A615729) is a sweet girl who is great with kids and would be an excellent friend for a dog(s) of any age. She's so eager to please, and very loving toward people. She would make a perfect family pet. She loves to play, but also knows when to be calm. You won't find a sweeter or more loving dog! Delilah is a Volunteer and Staff favorite. This dog wants to be your new best friend. She's waiting for her forever home.
For more information on these animals contact the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care & Adoption Center at 909-466-7387.
Thanks to a grant from the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation, English playwright and author David Wood, dubbed 'the national children's dramatist' by Irving Wardle in The London Times and writer of more than 60 plays for young audiences, will be the first "Artist in Residence" at the Lewis Family Playhouse, in conjunction with the MainStreet Theatre Company's production of his adaptation of Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach. The residency will take place from October 17-22.
As part of the residency, Wood will participate in post-play discussions with the audience; conduct a lecture on children's theatre for area scholars, teachers and members of the theatrical community; and hold workshops with children in local schools and at the Paul A. Biane Library.
In related news, "James and the Giant Peach" will run from Oct. 18 - Nov. 1, on Saturdays at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. There will be an additional performance on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com or call 909-477-2752 or 877-858-8422.
Here's your chance to explore and get a sneak peak at the new entertainment icon of the Inland Empire - Citizens Business Bank Arena. On Saturday, Oct 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. you can enjoy this fun-filled day of live music, displays, and entertainment. Learn more about upcoming shows, how to rent a party suite or obtain group ticket discounts. Find out how to buy a ticket, where to find the box office, guest services, and more. Pick up the complimentary Fan Guide, enjoy a taste of the arena with a stop at the concession stands or pick up merchandise and get ready to cheer for the Ontario Reign Hockey Team. You'll be amazed at this ultimate venue with seating up to 11,000 - come explore the new home to Inland Empire fans!
For more info, click here.
Throughout October, the Rancho Cucamonga Library will host The Little Read for children offering family-friendly library events related to the city-wide Big Read for adults. Created by Rancho Cucamonga Library staff, The Little Read, like its adult counterpart, is designed to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment.
The Little Read Film Screening of "Harriet the Spy," will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct.11, at the Archibald Library and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Paul A. Biane Library at Victoria Gardens.
Visit www.rcpl.lib.ca.us or call 909-477-2720 for more information.
Are you looking for a safe, fun and educational place for your teen after school? When in doubt, check out the "REC" Teen Center. The City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Department invites parents, teachers and teens to an Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Teen Center located in the RC Family Sport Center at 9059 San Bernardino Road. Tour the facility and see firsthand all that it has to offer. Meet staff, visit the new computer lab, play games with your teen, ask questions and enjoy some refreshments.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Department has made a commitment to teens by providing them access to affordable, quality after school programs that will keep them safe and inspire them to learn. Visit this educational social event that could make a real difference for you and your teen.
For more information about the Open House or information on how to register your teen, contact 909-477-2760, extension 2386 or 2398.
The National Orange Show Foundation's yearly fundraising event, Wine and Food Under the Stars, will feature live entertainment by the Jazz Junkies, wine tasting from more than 20 award-winning Pacific Rim wineries, and a variety of cuisine from Inland Empire restaurants. This elegant evening is staged outdoors by the scenic lagoon under the backdrop of the night sky. Proceeds benefit the National Orange Show Foundation's nursing and health education scholarship programs, organized through the St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation as well as many community organizations.
The event is Thursday, Oct. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. For information call 909-888-6788 ext. 411.
The Rancho Cucamonga Parks Dept. is offering a day trip to the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana on Tuesday, Oct. 7 to see the Terra Cotta Warriors of China. The group will depart at 10 a.m. from the James L. Brulte Senior Center in Rancho Cucamonga, and return at 5 p.m. The Terra Cotta Warrors, Guardians of China's First Emperor Qui Sin Huang, not only included fighters but also court officials, entertainers and animals. More than 8,000 figures were once buried to protect and serve the emperor in the afterlife. The day trip package, $73 per person, includes transportation, lunch, museum admission and audio tour. For more info about this trip or other upcoming trips, contact June Reese at 909-477-2780, ext.8059.
The comics of Capitol Steps take turns jabbing the democratic process on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. at Rancho Cucamonga's Lewis Family Playhouse. Limited tickets are available and are priced at $31.50 for General Admission, $29.50 for seniors, and $25.50 for youth. Click here for tickets.
Join Annette Fix, author of "The Break-Up Diet: A Memoir," for a fun evening that includes a reading, book signing, and open discussion with other hopeful romantics about online dating, full disclosure dating, and creating a blueprint of your perfect mate. This event will be Saturday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. at the Rancho Cucamonga Barnes & Noble, 11090 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga. Call 909-980-5586 for more info.
Toes will be tapping, heads will be bobbing and shoulders will be shimmying when Grammy-nominated swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy takes the stage at Rancho Cucamonga's Lewis Family Playhouse on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Select seats are still available for $51.50 for this special one-night engagement. Visit www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com for more information.
A free, informative, one-day workshop for college financial planning, designed for parents of high school-aged students who can benefit from learning money-saving tips to help pay for college will be presented by financial advisor Stephanie Harkey at the Goldy S. Lewis Community Center, Etiwanda Hall, in Rancho Cucamonga from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 2. Call 909-477-2760, ext. 2391 or visit rcpark.com for more information.
