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Foothills July 2013

Summer, a time to go Bowling Few SoCal traditions are as popular and long-lasting as the Summer Music Festival at the Redlands Bowl.

This year’s edition — its 90th — promises to be a popular mix of symphonies, dancers, tribute artists, up-and-coming musicians, and a fireworks finale with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.

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Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company, July 12 at the Redlands Bowl

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Observe and participate Many know Griffith Park for its observatory and planetarium, but a visit will reveal so much more — including the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Autry National Center and the Travel Town museum with a full-size railroad locomotive. It all adds up to a wonderful place to spend the day.

After working at the landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok, restaurant owner Nick Boonyanant brings the tastes of his native Thailand to the Lucky Elephant in Ontario and San Dimas.

“Made in the U.S.A.” The label can be a challenge to find, but Carla Sanders says it’s important to consider where products are made and produce is grown when making purchasing decisions. She does and says it’s a great way to support American workers and farmers.

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special events Twilight Cruise

9/27-29 14th annual San Bernardino County Sheriff’s PRCA Rodeo, with family entertainment, food and vendors. Glen Helen Regional Park, Devore; 909-795-0268. www.sheriffsrodeo.org

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Old West Weekend 8/3-4 Old West chuckwagon, dinner and show. Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, 39611 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen; 6 p.m.; 909-797-4061. Also: Hometown Jamboree, July 6; Apple Butter Festival, Nov. 29-Dec. 1. www.losriosrancho.com

Big Bear Lake International Film Festival 9/20-22 14th annual celebration of film, featuring filmmakers and screenwriters. Accepting film entries

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7/3 Open to all 1970 and earlier rods, customs, classics and muscle cars.

Participants receive free museum admission. Also: Aug. 7. Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; 909-622-2133. museum.nhra.com

7/19-23 “Built to Amaze!” is the 143rd edition of the “Greatest Show on Earth.” Ticket-holders are invited to a pre-show before performance.

Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 909-244-5600. Also: Custom Car Show, Aug. 4. www.cbbankarena.com

INDEPENDENCE DAY

through June 17. 909-866-3433. www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com

Salute to Our Armed Forces Heroes, with rides, games, family activities, military recognition and a concert

by The Answer. June 29 at 3 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Ruben S. Ayala Park, 14225 Central Ave.; free; 909-591-9834. www.cityofchino.org

Claremont Independence Day celebration, Claremont Rocks the 4th, has a pancake breakfast, parade and 5K at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., and concert and fireworks in the evening. www.claremont4th.org

‘The King and I’ through 8/4 Classic musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theatre, 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont; 909-626-1254. Also: “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” Sept. 13-Oct. 13. www.candlelightpavilion.com

La Verne Pancake breakfast, motorcycle salute, parade (10 a.m.), country fair (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roynan Elementary School), and the 49th deep-pit barbecue (5 p.m. at the Methodist Church) are among the highlights. The festivities wrap with a 9 p.m. fireworks show at Bonita High School Stadium, 3102 D St., 7-9:30 p.m. www.ci.la-verne.ca.us

‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ 7/13-8/18 High-energy stage version of the popular MGM movie. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 909-335-3037. Also: “Daniel,” Aug. 31-Sept. 29. www.lifehousetheater.com

Long Beach All American Fourth of July. Tour the Queen Mary during the day, stay for a fireworks show in the evening.

‘The Mousetrap’ 7/19-21 Presentation of the longrunning Agatha Christie whodunit.

Haugh Performing Arts Center,

1126 Queens Highway; 877-342-0738. www.queenmary.com.

Ontario Independence Day parade along Euclid Avenue, July 4 at 9 a.m.; All-States Picnic along Euclid median, 10:30 a.m.; family festivities and fireworks, starting at 5 p.m., at Westwind Park, 2455 E. Riverside Drive. www.ci.ontario.ca.us

Pasadena 87th annual Fourth of July Celebration, with music, food and fireworks, July 4. Festival begins outside the stadium at 2 p.m., with evening performance featuring TNT motorcycle stunts, Mariachi Divas and Kenny G in the stadium starting at 7 p.m. Pyro Spectaculars by Souza fireworks show at 9 p.m. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive; 626-577-3101. www.rosebowlstadium.com

Pomona 27th annual fireworks spectacular, with monster trucks, big air freestyle motocross and music. Show starts at 8 p.m. July 4 with fireworks at 9:20 p.m. 1101 W. McKinley Ave.; 909-623-3111. www.fairplex.com

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1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora; 626-963-9411. Also: “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” July 26-28. www.haughpac.com

HOTTICKETS your guide to the hottest concerts, shows & events

‘Forever Plaid’

Center July 1 • Josh Groban July 4th Fireworks Spectacular Hollywood Bowl, July 2-4 •

7/19-28 Musical revue centering on a fictional close-harmony guy group.

Center Stage Theatre, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana; 909-429-7469.

Also: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Oct. 3-20. www.centerstagefontana.com

‘Seussical the Musical’ 7/20-28 Dr. Seuss characters come to life on stage. Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-477-2752. Also: “A Spoonful of …

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” Aug. 3-10; “The Underpants,” Aug. 16-25. www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com

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Beyonce: The BET Experience L.A. Live, June 28 • Beyonce: The Mrs. Carter Show Staples Fleetwood Mac Staples Center, July 3 • New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men Staples Center, July 5; Honda Center, July 13 • Angels vs. Boston Red Sox Angel Stadium, July 5-7 • Grease Sing-A-Long Hollywood Bowl, July 13 • Bruno Mars Staples Center, July 27-28 • Dodgers vs. New York Yankees Dodger Stadium, July 30-31 • Chicago Greek Theatre, Aug. 2 • Diana Ross Hollywood Bowl, Aug. 3 • Angels vs. Texas Rangers Angel Stadium, Aug. 5-7 • One Direction Staples Center, Aug. 7-10 • Natalie Cole Hollywood Bowl, Aug. 14 • Taylor Swift Staples Center, Aug. 19-20, 23-24 • Heart Greek Theatre, Aug. 22-23 • Dodgers vs. Boston Red Sox Dodger Stadium, Aug. 23-25 • John Williams: Maestro of the Movies Hollywood Bowl, Aug. 30-31 • Fun. Greek Theatre, Sept. 3-4 • OneRepublic, Sara Bareilles Greek Theatre, Sept. 11 • Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants Dodger Stadium, Sept. 12-15 Heart

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The Glass House through 7/27 Tedashii, June 27; Twin Shadow, June 28; Peter Chun, July 11; Cromwell, July 12; Olafur, July 13; Glassjaw, July 26; Viva! Pomona, July 27. The Glass House, 200 W. Second St., Pomona. www.theglasshouse.us

Garden Groove through 8/8 Thursday evening concert series in the California Courtyard. Gates open at 6 p.m., concerts start at 7 p.m. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except major national holidays; 909-625-8767. www.rsabg.org

‘The Ultimate Thriller’ 6/28 Michael Jackson tribute. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 951-779-9800. www.foxriversidelive.com

The Legend Continues 7/5 Michael Jackson tribute.

Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, 4955 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 888-667-6646. Also: Doublewide, Lonestar, July 19; Cameo, Aug. 2; Jeffrey Osborne, Aug. 23; Tony Stevens Slow Ride Original Foghat, Aug. 30; Charo, Dec. 13. www.morongocasinoresort.com

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7/6 In concert. Primm Valley Casino Resorts, Interstate 15 at the California/Nevada state line; 8 p.m.; 800-745-3000. Also: Art Laboe, July 20; Sylvia Browne, Aug. 3; Los Tigres del Norte, Aug. 24; Kenny Rogers, Aug. 31. www.primmvalleyresorts.com

American Idol Live!

7/13 Featuring finalists from Season 12. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 909-244-5600. www.cbbankarena.com

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DJ Quick 7/20 Performing with Suga Free.

The Fox Theater, 301 S. Garey Ave., Pomona; 8 p.m.; $32 ($29.50 in advance); 909-865-3802.

Also: Rancid, July 27; Goodspeed You! Black Emperor, Sept. 14; The Naked and Famous, Oct. 26. www.foxpomona.com

Paquita la del Barrio 7/25 In concert. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $25-$45; 800-359-2464. www.sanmanuel.com

Sara Evans 7/27 In concert. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 888-999-1995. Also: Little Big Town, Sept. 20. www.hotwatercasino.com

The Sound of Motown

sports Rancho Cucamonga Quakes through 7/28 Homestands vs. the Inland Empire 66ers, July 1-3 and 23-25; High Desert Mavericks, July 10-12; Bakersfield Blaze, July 13-15; Landcaster JetHawks, July 26-28.

The Epicenter, 8408 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-481-5000. www.rcquakes.com

Submission Championship MMA 9/7 Fight cards to be announced.

Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 909-244-5600. Also: EnduroCross, Sept. 21; Lakers vs. Golden State, Oct. 5; Lakers vs. Denver, Oct. 8. www.cbbankarena.com

art & exhibits ‘The Clay Connection’

8/9 Featuring music by Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Four Tops, and The Supremes. Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theatre, 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont; 909-626-1254. www.candlelightpavilion.com

through 7/28 Celebrating the fivedecade careers of Jim and Nan McKinnell. American Museum of Ceramic Art, 340 S. Garey Ave., Pomona; noon to 5 p.m. WednesdaySaturday, until 9 p.m. on second Saturday; 909-865-3146. www.ceramicmuseum.org

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‘With Strings Attached’

8/17 Chicano R&B/salsa band in concert. Center Stage Theatre, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana; 909-429-7469. Also: Ticket to Ride (Beatles tribute), Nov. 16. www.centerstagefontana.com

through 10/31 Exhibition of wood instruments from the Folk Music Center in Claremont. Maloof Foundation Jacobs Education Center, 5131 Carnelian St., Alta Loma; 909-980-0412. ww.malooffoundation.org

Bohemian Potluck 6/30 Raffles, music, fine art and networking during the event, which runs 4-8 p.m. Latino Art Museum, 281 S. Thomas St., Suite 105, Pomona; 909-620-6009. www.lamoa.net

‘Project Series 46: Hirokazu Kosaka’ 9/3-10/20 Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 7. Pomona College Museum of Art, 330 N. College Way, Claremont; 909-621-8283. www.pomona.edu/museum

comedy The Improv through 8/4 Jerry Garcia, July 2; Brad Williams, July 5-7; Carlos Loma, July 9; Melissa Villasenor, July 10; DJ Cooch, July 11; Mo’Nique, July 12-13; Ocean Glapion, July 14; Mike Cano, July 16; The Dirty Show, July 17; Esai Morales, Willie Barcena and Richard Villa, July 18-21; Greg Tollman, July 24; Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Show, July 25; Sheryl Underwood, July 26-27; Luis Villasenor, July 28; Rick Martines, July 31; Edwin San Juan, Aug. 1-4. The Improv, 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-484-5411. http://ontario.improv.com

Jim Gaffigan 7/5 Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, near Temecula; 8 and 10:30 p.m.; 877-711-2946. Also: Brian Regan, Sept. 27-28. www.pechanga com

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Fireworks, novice talents, a beast, Chinese dancers, an evening with reeds and more …

t’s a summer of celebration in Redlands, where the Redlands Community Music Association marks its 90th season of music under the stars at the Redlands Bowl, as the city celebrates its 125 anniversary. The annual event is billed as the oldest continuous music festival in the nation. The Bowl is located in Smiley Park, off Brookside Avenue between Eureka and Grant streets. Concerts are held on Tuesdays and Fridays and begin at 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays also generally feature a community sing beginning at 7:15 p.m.

Admission is free, but a donation is requested during intermission.

July 2 • Winners of the 62nd Annual Young Artists Auditions — Chosen through a rigorous competition, these gifted young musicians display extraordinary talent in a superb recital performance. Pre-concert performance by the Youth

Ensemble of Strings, directed

by Karen Thurman-Palmer.

No community sing.

July 5 • Dark in observance of the national holiday.

July 9 • Cody Bryant and Riders of the Purple Sage — Mixing laughter, tight harmonies and delightful orchestrations with excellent musicianship, these gifted artists provide a fastpaced evening of unforgettable melodies, cherished songs and classic Western music.

July 12 • Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company — Elegant, sensual and captivating, the Lily Cai dancers meld the spectacular court dances of ancient Chinese dynasties with modern forms in an artistic

marriage of styles, all complemented by dazzling costumes, original music, and innovative staging. Traditional and contemporary ribbon dances combine with modern dance and ballet to reveal the complexity and inner beauty of the Chinese woman.

July 16 • The Voetberg Family Band — Powered by two national fiddle champions, a West Coast flat-picking champion, and 10 state fiddle championships, this band of eight siblings ranging in age from 11 to 24 creates a spirited Celtic fiddlefest that displays a cohesive style and musical virtuosity beyond their years.

As classically trained musicians, the band members display

unique versatility on their instruments.

July 19 • Songs from Gilbert & Sullivan and Opera Favorites — From the cleverness and droll wit of Gilbert & Sullivan songs to the most eloquent opera masterpieces, this program presents a beguiling mix of humor and beauty. Virtuoso opera singers show their versatility and mastery of their art from the silly to the sublime.

Orchestra conducted by Frank Paul Fetta.

July 23 • Troy Clarke, “Come Swing With Me” — Critically acclaimed vocalist Troy Clarke celebrates the music and artistry of an American idol: Francis Albert Sinatra. Clarke’s show

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June 28 • The San Bernardino Symphony, “A Little Reed Music,” conducted by Frank Paul Fetta — Oboe soloist Pietro Corna and bassoon soloist Valentin Martchev perform in conjunction with the International Double Reed Society conference at the University of Redlands. Many orchestral favorites, from Händel to Gershwin to John Williams, promise an evening of musical delight.

» This year’s Young Artists Auditions winners include: front row from left, Kathleen Chen, Mai-Li Putrasahan and Joel Oswari; and back row from left, Emily Dyer, Evan Pensis, Philip Sheegog and Alexander Knecht. Not pictured is Kevin Knowles.

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brings Sinatra’s music to life with a swinging 17-piece orchestra powered by the best musicians in the business, many of whom played for The Man himself.

Directed and produced by Wayne R. Scott of Redlands’ LifeHouse Theater. (Dress rehearsal Tuesday, July 30; no community sing.)

July 26 • Redlands Symphony Orchestra, “Classics Celebrated,” conducted by Frank Paul Fetta — Emerging as one of the most talented violinists of his generation, 20-year-old William Hagen performs Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3.

Additional works by Saint Saëns, Wagner, Verdi and Ibert round out the program.

Aug. 6 • Huayucaltia — This unique ensemble creates an original musical sound playing on indigenous and contemporary instruments, fusing Andean, Afro-Peruvian, jazz, rock, flamenco, and classical influences in their songs.

The group’s performances are festive renditions of original and traditional compositions reflecting the cultures of the Americas.

Aug. 1-3 • “The Sound of Music,” by Rodgers & Hammerstein — The world’s most beloved musical sings its way to the Bowl stage. Vibrant and amusing, the music, lyrics and dialogue present an uplifting experience with unabashed sentiment. The story of Maria, who teaches children how to sing and a captain how to love, is an inspiration for all generations.

Aug. 9-10 • State Street Ballet of Santa Barbra, “Beauty and the Beast” — Tchaikovsky’s brilliant music matches the emotive energy of the dancers as they portray the classic story of the beautiful girl whose love breaks an evil spell and transforms an ugly beast into a handsome prince. Stunning

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costumes and masks enhance the company’s storytelling.

Aug. 13 • Take me home: The music of John Denver, starring Jim Curry — With his ultimate tribute experience, Jim Curry has emerged as the top performer of John Denver’s music today. His performances capture the natural essence of Denver’s persona and the spirit of his music with a heartfelt delivery that will truly “fill up your senses.”

Aug. 16 • TaikoProject — America’s premier taiko company presents a heart-pounding display of percussion, blended with the sounds of the bamboo flute, marimba and koto (Japanese harp). The result is an ever-changing show of rhythm, music and movement, honoring the ancient art of taiko and bringing it to the next generation.

Aug. 20 • Redlands 4th-of-July Band, Curtiss B. Allen Sr., founder and conductor —

Vintage Americana is represented by this all-volunteer community concert band.

Founded by Curtiss B. Allen Sr. in 1981 to provide music for the Fourth of July celebrations in Redlands, the band has since expanded its reach and repertoire.

Aug. 23 • Redlands Symphony Orchestra, “Fireworks Finale,” conducted by Frank Paul Fetta — Pianist Yana Reznik returns to the Bowl to perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The program includes Dr. Wayne Bohrnstedt’s “Variations for a Celebration” and performers from the Great Y Circus. The concert ends the season with the 1812 Overture and fireworks.

For more information about the Bowl including information about how to support its programs, call 909-793-7316 or visit www.redlandsbowl.com.

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Grand Griffith Looking for a summer outing? Don’t forget LA’s great urban wilderness with its host of attactions story By KAREN E. WEBER

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n the eastern Santa Monica Mountains lies the greatest urban wilderness park in the world and the largest in the United States, Griffith Park.

With 4,210 acres, it’s a place with plenty of room and attractions for family outings — picnicking, riding the carousel, rampaging through the trains at Travel Town, gawking at the sleeping lions in the Los Angeles Zoo — and that’s just the beginning of the fun.

The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, one of the main attractions at the park, is home to more than 1,100 animals from around the world, representing more than 250 different species, many of which are endangered.

The 133-acre zoo attracts more than 1.5 million visitors per year and is owned and operated by the city of Los Angeles.

New exhibits include The LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates and Reptiles),

with 60 species of amphibians, invertebrates and reptiles represented; Elephants of Asia, and Campo Gorilla Reserve, which is home to seven western lowland gorillas.

Sea Life Cliffs replicates California’s rocky coast and is home to a group of harbor seals. Koalas, chimpanzees and Komodo dragons also populate featured displays. And look for rare snow leopards, Sumatran tigers, okapi and the largest flock of flamingos at any zoo.

The Winnick Family Children’s Zoo gives kids the opportunity to explore a cave, a desert trail or watch for prairie dogs through specially designed pop-up bubbles.

Youngsters also will enjoy the new Conservation Carousel, with 64 handcarved wood figures and a universally accessible standing chariot created by Tom Mankiewicz. Rides are $3; proceeds help support zoo programs.

Summer Zoo Camp is scheduled through Aug. 9. The camp offers programs

» The LAIR exhibit features amphibians, invertebrates and reptiles.

for four age groups: Critter Club for ages 4-5, Wild Bunch for ages 6-7, Zoo Troop for ages 8-9 and Eco Explorers for ages 10-12. Prices are $250 per week for members, $310 per week for nonmembers.

The zoo is at 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. Admission is $17 for adults and $12 for children ages 2 to 12.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; call 323-644-4200 for information or visit www.lazoo.org.

The Autry Across the parking lot from the zoo is the Autry National Center, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

The museum seeks to share the history of the West and its people — a story that is still developing to this day.

Current exhibits at the Autry, 4700 Western Heritage Way, include “Jews in the Los Angeles Mosaic,” which runs through Jan. 5, and “Katsina in Hopi Life,” which runs through Dec. 1.

Photo by Karen E. Weber

model train at the Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum next door to Travel Town at 5202 Zoo Drive.

For more information, call 323-661-8958 or visit www.lals.org.

Or visit the Griffith Park & Southern Railroad for a one-mile ride through a forest and the Old Western Town on an 18.5-inch gauge railroad. The Griffith Park railroad is at 4400 Crystal Springs Drive. Take the Los Feliz exit from the 5 Freeway. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on weekdays and until 5 p.m. on weekends through the summer. For more information, call 323-664-6903 or visit www.griffithparktrainrides.com.

» The Autry National Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

And just opened is “Art of the West,” which showcases the world of art that springs from the cultural practices of the peoples who have shaped the American West. Look for everything from Frederic Remington to Georgia O’Keeffe and contemporary photographs of Yosemite.

Other ongoing exhibits are “Opportunity” and “Community.”

The “Opportunity” gallery explores the history of the Old West in the 19th century with the westward migration and its impact on the growth of the country and its consequences for Native Americans. The “Community” gallery looks at the racial, ethnic and religious communities which contributed to the development of the West.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for children 3-12 and $6 for students with ID and seniors 60 and older. Admission is free for Autry members, active military, veterans, peace officers and children younger than 3.

Call 323-667-2000 for more information or visit theautry.org.

Photo by David Crane

impact on Southern California.

Travel Town Transportation Museum is at 5200 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles.

Due to construction this year, exit the 134 Freeway at Forest Lawn Drive to reach Travel Town. The Museum is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time.

The Travel Town miniature railroad runs from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on weekdays and until 4:45 p.m. on weekends through the summer. For more information, call 323-662-5874 or visit www.laparks.org/grifmet/tt.

If you visit Travel Town on a Sunday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., you may be able to take a ride on a 7½-inch gauge

» Griffith Park mural

Griffith Observatory With its planetarium dome and shining obelisk, Griffith Observatory is an icon of the Los Angeles landscape and a familiar backdrop for movies and TV shows.

It offers an equally iconic view of the Hollywood sign. Admission to the building and grounds is free, though

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And if you’re loco about locomotives, Griffith Park is like heaven on wheels.

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there is a small charge for the planetarium show.

Since opening in 1935, more than 7 million people have put an eye to Griffith Observatory’s original 12-inch Zeiss refracting telescope. More people have looked through it than any other telescope in the world, and when major celestial events occur, it’s an especially popular place to be.

Located in the roof-top dome on the building’s east end, the Zeiss telescope is intended mainly for nighttime viewing by the general public, commonly targeting the moon, planets and bright objects of our galaxy.

Standing exhibits at the observatory include a camera obscura, a sparking Tesla coil, one of the largest public solar telescopes in the country, recently restored murals by Hugo Ballin, a Foucault pendulum, a timeline of the universe portrayed in celestial themed jewelry (the most interesting hallway you’ve ever traversed) and an enormous panorama of real astronomical images in the Edge of Space mezzanine.

And how can you resist a chance to dine at The Café at the End of the Universe, operated by Wolfgang Puck?

On the first Sunday of each month, a free program, “All Space Considered,” examines the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. Programs are held in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon multimedia theater. The next is scheduled for 7:30 to 9 p.m. July 5.

The observatory is open noon to 10 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2800 E. Observatory Road, Los Angeles.

Call 213-473-0800 or visit www.griffithobs.org for more information.

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» The Hollywood sign, as seen from Griffith Park

ride bikes, toss a Frisbee — and fans of horses can find even more to love.

The Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round was one of my favorite places as a child. Walt Disney took his little girls there and dreamed of a place where the whole family could have fun together.

What’s at the heart of Disneyland?

A carousel! The Spillman carousel was built in 1926 and installed at Griffith Park in 1937. It has 68 beautifully carved

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Most still are sporting their original paint, and while they show a little wear, the ride is sweet. Located in Park Center between the zoo and the Los Feliz park entrance, the merry-go-round is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and on weekdays during the summer. For more information, call 323-665-3051.

Riders of real steeds can rent a horse, take riding lessons and attend horse shows at the LA Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Drive, Burbank. For more information, call 818-840-9063 or visit www.la-equestriancenter.com.

Young equestrians can get their first taste of horsemanship at the Pony Rides, Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles. Ponies and horses give youngsters safe rides around an oval track. Miniature covered wagon rides let the whole family take part. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from September to February).

For more information, call 323-664-3266 or visit http://griffithparkponyride.com.

For Griffith Park information and links to these activities and more, visit www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithpk.

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alerie Brookins and Kubie Edelen are two SMART moms. Both are winners in the inaugural iDREAM for Racial Health Equity’s SMART award. The acronym stands for Student Mothers Achieving Rightful Tribute. These mothers have balanced family lives with work while still keeping their eyes firmly on the prize of higher education.

More than 20 women were nominated. The winners are: Brookins, first place, of the University of Southern California; Sequoia Phillips, second place, of Compton Community College; and a tied for third are Kubie Edelen of Cal State University San Bernardino and Kenia N. Alcaraz of Cal State University Northridge.

“I am humbled at being nominated and winning this award. I am a mom, who was basically doing what’s normal for me,” said Brookins of Rancho Cucamonga.

For Brookins “normal” is rising at 5 a.m. for prayer and meditation, working out at a local junior college and returning home to be with her children while preparing for online classes through USC’s Rosier School of Education.

Brookins learned of the SMART award nomination by email from Angela Batravil.

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for my children is very important to me,” she said.

Brookins hopes to own a school one day and credits iDREAM for Racial Health Equity as a great community organization because it equips and trains leaders specifically to address the health issues of women and children.

She said she loves living in Rancho Cucamonga because it’s a beautiful community that also is health conscious.

Brookins was the mother of two daughters, ages 5 years old and younger, when she first enrolled in school. She soon found out she was pregnant shortly afterward, but she kept going and earned a bachelor’s degree in human development. She then adopted her 2-year-old nephew. And she has just finished her first semester at USC, studying for a master’s degree in teaching.

Kubie Edelen had a great job working for a real estate/property management firm in Maryland, was engaged and had a baby on the way.

Her life changed dramatically when her fiancée was killed in a motorcycle accident six months before their daughter, Kylie, was born.

She moved to Redlands to spend time with family and to try to heal.

She attended Cal State San Bernardino and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with high honors.

She has since moved back to Maryland and is working at her old job.

Edelen is now in her second year of graduate school as she works toward a master’s degree in the same field with a minor in public administration.

“Working full-time and attending graduate school is a piece of cake compared to raising a child on your own,” she said.

But Edelen had to keep her life together for her daughter.

“As I grieved the loss of her father, I realized that I was truly on my own — that this little girl would depend on me for everything and how important and necessary it was for me to complete my undergraduate degree.

“It was not easy, and most days I wanted to give up. But each day I stared at her face, and it gave me the drive and encouragement to move forward and persevere,” she added.

Talking about goals and how you’re going to achieve them isn’t enough,

Edelen said. The lesson she wanted to show her daughter was in all the work and the successful outcome. “The lesson is to show by example.”

And that’s what the SMART Mom Awards are all about.

“Presented by iDREAM for Racial Health Equity, a project of Community Partners, the SMART Moms Award honors student mothers who embody strength and courage by balancing self-care, work and family life while pursuing higher education. Each mom also has a clear vision for her future and is a role model to her children,” said Ayn Allen, iDREAM spokeswoman.

The iDREAM for Racial Health Equity is a project of Community Partners. It was established 19 years ago

by Wenonah Valentine, a student mother herself who was attending the University of California Santa Barbara.

Valentine wanted it to be an agent of change for AfricanAmerican families predisposed to pre-term births, low-birth weights and infant mortality. The organization provides leadership, training and advocacy development.

The SMART awards are made possible through the support of the National Women’s Health Week, GE African American Forum, the California Black Health Network, Keck Medical Center at USC and Mocha Moms, Los Angeles chapter.

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hen Nick Boonyanant came to the United States from his native Thailand in 1989, he arrived with many years of experience in the hotel business.

As a young man, he started at a hotel chain and worked his way up — eventually becoming manager of the the French restaurant at the top of the historic Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok. The beautiful 5-star hotel is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, an old stop on the famous Orient Express railroad and a place where Graham Greene, Joseph Conrad and other famous writers stopped for a drink in the Authors’ Lounge with its white rattan furniture and luxurious palm trees. It also has been used as a backdrop in dozens of movies over the years.

Before Boonyanant arrived there, he gained much of his experience in the hotels of Chiang Mai, located in the northern highlands of Thailand.

His first stop in the States was Florida where his sister owned a restaurant. That’s where he met his future wife. After they were married, they moved to California where his wife had once owned a restaurant.

They looked for a property and when they found a suitable location on Arrow Highway in San Dimas, they spent hundreds of hours creating the perfect restaurant atmosphere.

Boonyanant imported furniture and lovely carved wooden bas relief art from Thailand. They panelled the walls with teak and built traditional shingled Thai roofs to hang over the booths in the dining room. Guests are greeted by male and female bronze angels as they enter.

When they completed the work, they needed a name for their new restaurant. The word “elephant” was important because the large animals are considered very lucky in Thailand. They finally decided on Lucky Elephant.

As you enter this charming restaurant, a warm family feeling takes over — perhaps because half of the 18 employees are family members. Two years ago, they opened a second location on

» Hormok Kanom Krok — salmon with red curry and coconut milk Mountain Avenue in Ontario, and Boonyanant’s wife is the manager there.

The food style at Lucky Elephant is that of central Thailand.

And while Thai food can be exceptionally hot — “It’s best if it is served mild to moderate,” Boonyanant says — the chefs adjust their recipes to the wishes of the customers. (By the way, the chef at the San Dimas location is Boonyanant’s sister in law.)

Spices and many specialty ingredients are imported from Thailand and also purchased at local Asian markets.

The menu at Lucky Elephant is large and varied, and features a pair of especially popular selections: Shrimp Donuts (deep-fried butterflied shrimp) and Pad Thai (a rice noodle dish). Hot items are designated by a red chili.

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‘Touch-a-Truck’ fundraiser There were planes, automobiles and a lot of trucks at the recent Upland Community Foundation fundraiser, appropriately called Touch-a-Truck. The family oriented event was held at Cable Airport where vehicles of all kinds were displayed in hopes of sparking the imaginations of youngsters. Proceeds helped the Friends of New Hope, which supports the homeless; the Upland Community Foundation; and the Upland Public Library.

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1) Eric Smythe, left, John Hurt and Dustin Griffin from the Upland Fire Department 2) Jessica Potter, left, Trenton Buddingh and Madison Buddingh 3) Paul Leeper 4) Ken McCullough and Karen Hermann 5) Imelda Brewer, left, Jim McDougal and Neil Gerard 6) Jonathan Rutherig and Catheryn Jean Rutherig with “Blaze” 7) Martha Romero, left, Judy Threadgill-Jones and Barbara Coates

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save the date Events June 29 — Claremont Heritage’s annual fundraising gala, “Gatsby at the Garner.” Cocktails, dinner, auctions, live music. Period attire optional. Garner House, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont; 6 p.m.; $90 for members, $100 for non-members; 909-621-0848; www.claremontheritage.org.

June 29 — Inland Valley Recovery Services and the Upland Foothill Kiwanis will team up again for the annual chili cookoff fundraiser.

Upland City Hall courtyard; 5 p.m.; www.inlandvalleyrecovery.com, www.ufkiwanis.org

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Aug. 2 — Annual fish fry presented by the Upland Host Lions. Serving steak, corn and dessert too. Memorial Park, 1100 E. Foothill Blvd., Upland; 4-8 p.m.; 909-921-2330.

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Joan Lunden, former co-host of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” was guest host of Casa Colina’s 75th anniversary gala, held recently at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona. Proceeds from the black-tie event will benefit Casa Colina’s programs and services.

1) Sgt. First Class Cory Remsburg, center, with his father Craig Remsburg and Joan Lunden 2) Dr. Felice L. Loverso, president and CEO of Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation, with Lunden 3) Former Casa Colina patients take the stage with Dr. Loverso.

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Sept. 14 — Sheltering HeARTS, a Path of Life fundraiser to benefit the homeless in Riverside County. Guest speaker Laura Schroff, author of “An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-year-old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny.”

Also, performance artist Gregory Adamson. Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave.; 5:30 p.m.; $120; 951-789-0059, www.pathoflifefundraiser.org.

Sept. 20 — 16th annual comedy night to benefit the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, featuring Paula Poundstone. Riverside Auditorium and Events Center, 3485 Mission Inn Ave.; $25-$50; 951-688-4340, ext. 307, www.petsadoption.com.

Sept. 28 — Ninth annual Megan’s Race for a Cure, a 1K kids fun run and 5K walk/run. McCarthy Park, 2046 N. San Antonio Ave., Upland; 909-532-8135; www.meganswings.org.

Oct. 13 — Claremont Heritage’s 31st annual Home Tour, focusing on the neighborhood of Claraboya in the hills above Claremont. 909-621-0848; www.claremontheritage.org.

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Ten top chefs from the Inland Valley competed to create the best chocolate dessert during the recent Rancho Cucamonga Chocolate and Wine Festival. The Ontario Convention Center fundraiser also featured tastings from local restaurants and wineries. Presenting sponsor was Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., with proceeds benefiting the Rancho Cucamonga Community and Arts Foundation and its programs.

1) Cindi Nelson, left, Susan Sluka-Kelly, Nettie Nielsen and Katherine Wetzel 2) Maria and Marc Steinorth, left, Joshua Stapleton, Danielle Ogaz, Linda Daniels and Brianna Thomas 3) Jim Harrington and Mireya Hepner 4) Veronica and Matt Fincher 5) Allya and Jeremy Kahn, left, Linda and Peter Bryan 6) Paula Pachon, Brandy Littleton and Katie Scott 7) Lauren Auldridge, left, Cliff Coglietti and Deseray McCoy 8) Anita Undercoffer, left, Mark Reidenbaugh, Shirley Scheinoha and Taro Barag Photos by Frank Perez

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Some years ago, I started reading product labels. I wanted to see where my food and other items that make their way into my home originated. It’s been more than an eye-opener. It’s changed the way we eat, what I buy, and helped me support, in my own private way, the land that I love.

We all know that a huge majority of our clothing these days — not just the cheap items, but high-end garments as well — are made in foreign factories. And who hasn’t heard the horror stories about some tainted foods from overseas distributors?

But what surprised me, once I started perusing labels, was that even all-American brands — or ones that seemed that way — were often having their products made elsewhere. For example, I learned that the popular laundry soap I was using was “imported for” a major company. I found that some basic household products including paper towels and napkins were being made outside the U.S. So, I started switching brands. Now, I am reading the labels on everything — toilet paper, dog food, canned goods, bleach, sandwich bags, dish soap — on and on. If I find it’s not made in this country, I have two choices — I can buy it anyway, or find another brand that is.

More and more, I am choosing the latter and feeling pretty darn good about it in the process.

I’m also buying in season, sampling different fruits and vegetables that are locally grown instead of buying items from other countries that are in season there when ours are not. I really don’t need strawberries during the winter from Argentina. I have no problem waiting until the luscious berries from Claremont and Upland and Chino are ripe in May, June and July. I don’t need grape tomatoes from Mexico in June; I can opt for larger ones instead that were grown july 2013

in the Central Valley or that I can buy at my local downtown farmers market.

Two summers ago, I needed new dishes. It was going to be a fairly large purchase — plates, cups, saucers, bowls — so I did a little research. What I found was that there are very few manufacturers of dishware left in in the U.S.A. Luckily though, I came across the Fiesta line of dishware. The vibrant colorful, lead-free glazed dishes come in a splendid array of colors with names like Shamrock, Tangerine, Lapis, Peacock and Lemongrass. They are perfect for my home and style — and are made in West Virginia by the Homer Laughlin China Co., which has been “proudly” manufacturing its goods in the U.S.A. since 1871!

Imagine it. For more than 140 years — from shortly after the end of the Civil War and through two more world wars, the Great Depression and through all of our flirtations with foreign goods and services and inferior quality items — this factory has stood firm on American soil.

Currently, according to its website, Homer Laughlin remains the largest domestic pottery company, employing more than 1,100 skilled workers in a 37-acre facility.

I was sold. I bought six place settings each in the blue (cobalt) and red (it doesn’t have a fancy name) just before the Fourth of July. It was perfect symbolism that at this strictly American holiday,

I did my part to support America.

And I continue to do so, reading, noting and often posting to my Facebook page many of the items I’ve come across that sport the “Made in the USA” label.

In doing so, I’ve found that I have many like-minded friends. Whenever I post something, others offer up an idea or a source as well. And I’m discovering solidarity in some unusual places.

Not long ago I attended a meeting where one of the leaders — who also sported massive diamonds in her wedding ring and watch — was dressed in a great of-the-moment sleeveless black and white knit dress. She looked extremely chic. Another woman complimented her on her dress and the reply was a surprise: She’d gotten it at a thrift store.

“I’m only buying my clothes at vintage and thrift stores because a lot of them are so much better made than clothing is now, and most were made in America,” said this obviously well-to-do lady. Wow. To make it easier for me and others, there are several websites that either sell items made in the U.S.A. or that will direct you to where you can find them.

These include mass-produced clothing as well as more unique handcrafted items. In addition, hundreds of home crafters peddle their wares on Etsy and other sites. I’ll continue to do my part as well, posting to friends on Facebook and offering information frequently on Twitter. Feel free to follow me: @carlasanders3.

Together, we can show American workers that there is still pride in items made here and that the “Made in the USA” label actually does mean something to some of us.

I am proud to be an American, and to support those in this country who, despite the odds, continue to strive to make it great.

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