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GREENER LIVING • Simple ways
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HOME • Transform any patio
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TASTE • Great dining downtown
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DESSERTS • Sweet cravings that look
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WINE • At Thomas Vineyards Winery,
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HEALTH • Latest trends in surgery,
to reduce your eco-footprint
into a dream backyard escape
— that is, downtown Upland
too good to eat — but do it anyway
top vintages include its history
cancer prevention for women
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EAR Irene, Thank you for the angel food birthday cakes decorated with cowboys and Indians. Thank you for trusting me to wash dishes so I could earn a turn on my Cub Scout Bobcat pin. Thank you for sewing on Scout patches, attending wrestling matches and football games, especially during my days as a bench warmer. Thank you for allowing me to build a fort in the attic of our garage, giving me permission to explore the woods during aimless summers and spend days in the top of a tree with peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwiches. Thank you for helping me collect insects, buy suits, get haircuts, shots, stitches, write thank-you notes and attend Sunday morning church — even when faced with stubborn refusals. Thank you for Sunday morning waffles with ice cream, for broccoli and rutabagas, Manwich, for advice on girlfriends and for the times you didn’t give advice on girlfriends. Also, thank you for cool lemonade and homemade sandwiches on summer vacations, barbecue, pralines and cinnamon rolls, blueberry pies and rhubarb betty. And thank you for modeling how to be a great parent. Readers, I invite you to insert your own fondest memories here and join me in saying thank you and appreciating our mothers and the mothers of our children in this month when we observe Mother’s Day. It’s a little different for today’s mom. She’s up before 6 a.m. to help get a teenager ready for zero period. She’s got a garage filled with Girl Scout cookies. She’s standing by to support homework, band, science projects and just help out in a pinch. And she’s online checking medical facts, scheduling meetings and doing her own work of the day. She’s everywhere, it seems, and all of the time: socially, educationally and athletically. Motherhood is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week gig. In this issue of Inland Living, we offer bit more than a thank-you. We look at women’s health issues and profile an amazing woman, the first-ever female president of Harvey Mudd College, explore ways to live greener, dining in downtown Upland, the history of the Thomas Vineyards Winery and more, which you’ll discover inside. Enjoy! And, once again, thanks mom. .
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Taking flight in Chino In these days of corporate ownership and fast-paced career shifts, it’s rare to see a son follow his father into a business or career, much less at a championship level that also reflects both his father and grandfather’s passion. But that’s what visitors to the Chino Planes of Fame Air Show, May 15 and 16, will get a chance to take part in. As much as any other local institution, the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino is rooted in the Inland Valley — its nascent beginning a collection of World War II aircraft, six of them, according
Planes of Fame Air Show “A Salute to the Greatest Generation” 7000 Merrill Ave., #17, Chino; 909-597-3722, www.planesoffame.org Dates: May 15 and 16 Schedule: Gates open at 8 a.m.; flying show from 11 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $16 in advance (until May 1); $20 at the show; $5 for children, although one child ages 5-11 may be admitted free with each paid adult ticket.
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to Steven Hinton, gathered in the backyard of his grandfather’s Claremont home. Ed Maloney isn’t a pilot, but he wanted to preserve at least one working model of each of the aircraft flown in World War II. And as he saved old aircraft from post-war scrap heaps, his collection grew and moved to the Ontario airport then later to its current location at the Chino Airport — a fitting site since as Cal Aero Field the location was a training center for WWII pilots. Spin the clock forward a couple of decades, Maloney’s daughter Karen marries a pilot, Steve Hinton, who not only loves planes but also races them — in Reno, to be precise. Hinton wins national championship races in 1978 and 1985, flying
Gear up for Big Bear
Steven Hinton with Wee Willy II, a P51-Mustang, rebuilt using parts from an aircraft his father flew in Reno
Peloton. Say it with us, PELLA-taun. It’s a French-based word used to describe that big clump of sweaty guys in bright spandex who power along roads at breakneck speeds in races like the Tour de France and, closer to home, the Amgen Tour of California, May 16-23. For those who haven’t heard of the Amgen Tour, it’s a 750-mile endurance contest on the roads of California, featuring top athletes whisking along scenic routes from Sacramento and San Francisco to Los Angeles and, this year, Big Bear Lake. Stage 6 of the race’s eight legs had been scheduled to begin at Pasadena City Hall, roll 135 miles and — after climbs totalling more than 12,000 feet — end with a firstever mountaintop finish in Big Bear Lake. However on April 8, organizers announced that due to damage from winter rains along Highway 2, that day’s contest won’t start in Pasadena. But it will still finish in the mountain community. Details of the updated route for Friday, May 21, weren’t available at press time, but as previously scheduled, it would end at Summit Boulevard at Switzerland Drive. Wherever the day begins, Big Bear Lake is eager to embrace Stage 6 and cycling, as the community has scheduled a lifestyle festival as well as other events for a week-long celebration. Included is a Tour de Big Bear on Saturday, May 22, which features routes of 10 miles or less and 50 miles or more, along some of the same roads Amgen riders will take. — Don Sproul
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a RB-51 Mustang in his first national victory — then goes on to become president of the Planes of Fame Air Museum. Along the way, he has a son, Steven. As Steven tells it, he had a crib at the airport but was never pushed into flying — it was just something he wanted to do. This last September, his love of flight came full circle with a family legacy, when, flying in Reno like his father, he won the Unlimited Gold championship race too. This month, he’ll be flying again, closer to home in the air show along with other pilots in historic planes grouped by era and theater of operations. Planes that flew over the skies of Europe will take flight together, as will aircraft of the Pacific theater and later eras. There also will be wingwalking, aerobatics, warbird fly-bys, air racing fly-bys, F-16s and a tribute to the veterans of World War II. In short, there will be lots of aircraft — not dusty shells of what once flew, but real-life living monsters of aluminum and steel itching to be released from their hangars, like horses bridled and hot, ready to run. Go see for yourself.
— Don Sproul
Sing out for local talent in Rancho Cucamonga Some of Rancho Cucamonga’s most talented singers, musicians and other performers are preparing to take the stage for the third annual Spotlight on the RC. Forty hopefuls took part in the auditions, which also were open to dancers and novelty acts. After 10 finalists were picked, their talents were crafted into a full production that will be presented May 28 at the Lewis Family Playhouse. “The show really makes for an entertaining evening,” says Patrick Hediger, the city’s cultural arts coordinator. — Jerry Rice Spotlight on the RC Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 28; tickets, $12 Information: 909-477-2752, www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com month 09 | inlandlivingmagazine.com |
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‘BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO’ THROUGH MAY 15 – Comic story featuring the music of Neil Sedaka. Seventh Street Theatre, 13123 Seventh St., Chino; $15, $12 seniors and students; 909-590-1149, www.chinocommunitytheatre.org. Also: “The Compleat Works of Willm Shkspr (Abridged),� June 3-18; “Fat Pig,� June 4-19; “Burn This,� June 5-20. ‘BEAR IN MIND’ – Exhibit tells the story of one of California’s most beloved and feared animals — the grizzly bear, which is now extinct in the state. Museum of History and Ar t, 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario; noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays; free; 909-395-2510. THROUGH MAY 23
‘TRIBAL CRAFT’ THROUGH AUG. 14 – Exhibit features significant objects from three primal cultures — Oceanic, African and Native American. Gallery talk, “Collecting Ar tifacts in New Guinea,� 2 p.m. May 23. Jacobs Education Center, Maloof Foundation, 5131 Carnelian St., Alta Loma; noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; 909-980-0412, www.malooffoundation.org.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA QUAKES – Single A minor league baseball club, which is an affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The Epicenter, 8408 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; $8-$12; 909-481-5000, www.rcquakes.com.
May 14-16; Move Productions Regional Dance Competition, May 21-23; Mission Circuit Dog Show, May 27-31; Morgan Horse Club Show, May 28-30. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; www.fairplex.com.
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‘MICKEY THOMPSON’ THROUGH OCT. 3 – Exhibit dedicated to the first American to drive 400 mph. Wally Parks NHRA Motorspor ts Museum, Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sunday; 909-622-2133, museum.nhra.com.
THE GLASS HOUSE MAY – The Slackers, May 1; A Day to Remember, May 2; Coheed and Cambria, May 4; Wiz Khalifa, May 5; Mode 7, May 7; The Strange Boys, May 8; Los Campesinos!, May 10; Minus the Bear, May 21; the pillows, May 23; Shout Out Louds, May 24; Kaki King, May 25. The Glass House, 200 W. Second St., Pomona; www.theglasshouse.us.
‘GENERATIONS OF SYMBOLS’ THROUGH OCT. 17 – Exhibit featuring more than 100 Morongo Band of Mission Indian baskets, which reflect several Southern California basketry traditions. San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 909-307-2669, www.sbcountymuseum.org.
THE IMPROV APRIL-MAY – Gabriel Iglesias, April 28; Bobby Slayton, April 29; Top Secret Comedy Show, May 1; Jeff Garcia and Steve Trevino, May 4; Re-Fried Wednesday featuring Richard Villa, May 5; John Pinette, May 6; College Comedy Bonanza, May 12; Tony Rock, May 13; KGGI Comedy, May 18; Pablo Francisco, May 20; FAIRPLEX Ocean Glapion featuring Damon Wayans Jr., May 26; Jo Koy, May 27. The Improv, MAY – Walking Horse Trainers Show, 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-484-5411, April 30-May 2; Home and Backyard Show,
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College, 150 E. Four th St., Claremont; 909-607-2671, www.music.pomona.edu. Also: Pomona College Band, May 1-2; Giri Kusuma, May 3; Student recitals, May 4-5.
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AUGUST BURNS RED MAY 2 – Concer t with Enter Shikari, Silverstein and Go Radio also on the bill. The Fox Theater, 301 S. Garey Ave. Pomona; 6:45 p.m.; $22.50; www.foxpomona.com. Also: Coheed and Cambria, May 4; Mastodon, May 7; California MetalFest IV, May 15-16; Ska in the Park, June 26.
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CLAREMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MAY 2 – Concer t lineup includes “Russian Easter Over ture,” “Masquerade Suite” and “Variations on a Nursery Tune,” featuring piano soloist Rober t Sage and conductors Gina Shaw and James Fahringer. Bridges Hall of Music, Four th Street at College Avenue, Claremont; 3:30 p.m.; www.claremontso.org.
POMONA COLLEGE GLEE CLUB MAY 1 – Choral music through the centuries, including works by Debussy, Gesualdo, Morley and others. Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona
PAQUITA LA DEL BARRIO MAY 6 – Mexican singer of rancheras and other Mexican styles. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland;
CAL STATE CONCERTS MAY – Morefield Memorial Recital, May 15; Jazz Ensemble, May 21; Inland Empire Youth Wind Ensemble, May 23; Jazz Combos and Vocal Jazz, May 26. Performing Ar ts Recital Hall, Cal State San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway; 909-537-7516, music.csusb.edu.
DAVID SEDARIS – Humorist brings his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques. Fox Performing Ar ts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave.; 7:30 p.m.; $37.50-$65; 951-788-3944, www.foxriversidelive.com. Also: “Duck Soup” screening and live performance, May 7; America, May 8; Bill Cosby, June 5. BJORN AGAIN – Concer t by the ABBA tribute group. California Theatre of the Performing Ar ts, 562 W. Four th St., San Bernardino; 8 p.m.; 909-885-5152, www.californiatheatre.net. Also: Morris Day, May 14; The Ultimate Doo Wop Show, May 15; “Paris,” May 21-23; Wayne Newton, June 5; Hotel California (Eagles tribute band), June 11.
‘RED, WHITE & COUNTRY’ – Musical salute to the great country sound, from Johnny Cash and Willie MAY 7-JUNE 13
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eusable shopping bags. Electric cars. Synthetic grass. Recycled water. As just about everyone knows by now, we’re in the midst of a green revolution, one that is expected to grow and expand its reach in the coming years. And for many of those at the forefront of the eco-friendly movement, the ammunition of choice is knowledge — as they impart the benefits of living more in tune with nature in myriad ways. For the residents of Pilgrim Place in Claremont, the concept of sustainable living is not a new one; they have been practicing and espousing a greener way of life for more than five years. “The residents are very concerned about how they live,” says Sue Likens, director of marketing and communications at the unique retirement community. “They try to lead lives that are eco-friendly.” With a philosophy of “walking gently on God’s earth,” the residents, who are a community of more than 300 retired missionaries, clergy and nonprofit professionals, believe it is their job — their duty, really — to “take care of the world,” Likens says.
At Pilgrim Place in Claremont, strategies to help residents live greener or “walk gently on God’s earth” include LEED projects, organic gardening and a weekly farmers market.
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“They take seriously a commitment to look after one another and their environment.” Thus, the residents and administration of Pilgrim Place have worked in partnership toward that goal, making inroads in a number of areas. Within two years, water consumption was reduced by an amazing 15.7 million gallons through, among other things, use of dual-flush and low-flow toilets and drought-tolerant plants. Residents participate in a weekly farmers market and benefit from two resident-operated organic gardens. The soil is kept fertile with organic composting. There is even an Environmental Concerns Committee, which brings sustainability issues and ideas to the forefront at Pilgrim Place, Likens says. She notes that this is in keeping with the core values of the community: social justice, peace and environmental awareness. “The ethos here is living responsibly as it relates to the environment. These are definite, strongly held values.” More of that sustainability will be on display in the coming
years with completion of three LEED-certified buildings at the 32-acre complex. Two are new and one is being renovated, according to Steve Rogers, vice-president of Campus Services. LEED, an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a nationally recognized program that sets guidelines and standards for building structures that are environmentally sensitive and sustainable. When the $26.5 million project is completed in 2011, Pilgrim Place will have the distinction of being the first free-standing senior community in the United States to have such a designation, according to Likens and a media release about the community. Small changes also mean a lot, according to Rogers. Most homes have dual-glazed windows; old concrete is hauled away and recycled, nontoxic paints and other materials are used in construction and repairs, and, whenever possible, electrical use is lowered by strategic use of natural sunlight. “The residents are very pleased to be on the cutting edge of this type of construction,” Rogers says.
One approach to living greener is growing more of your own food, says Weston Westenborg of Farmscape.
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Resources
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Public agencies, organizations
Services
s Chino Basin Water Conservation District 4594 San Bernardino St., Montclair; 909-626-2711, www.cbwcd.org s Inland Empire Utilities Agency 6075 Kimball Ave., Chino; 909-993-1600, www.ieua.org s Sustainable Claremont 845 N. Indian Hill Ave., Claremont; http://sustainableclaremont.org
s AirPlus of California Inc. 591 N. Smith St., Suite A, Corona; 800-515-4873, www.airplusca.com s Better Energy Ideas 1527 W. 13th St., Unit F, Upland; 909-981-6295, www.betterenergyideas.com s Farmscape Claremont; 909-480-3957, www.farmscapegardens.com s Grand Openings Doors & Windows 2814 Metropolitan Place, Pomona; 909-392-3757, www.grandopeningsdw.com s RCC Solar 90 E. Stowell St., Upland; 909-981-7736, www.rccsolar.com s Schubert Landscaping P.O. Box 634, Highland; 909-862-4477, www.schubertlandscaping.com s W.I.T. Construction s W.I.T. Windows and Doors 402 W. Colton Ave., Redlands; 909-792-0198, www.witwindowsanddoors.com
Public, private places s Frontier Project 10435 Ashford St., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-944-6025, www.frontierproject.com Visitors welcome 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. M-F s Maloof Discovery Garden 5131 Carnelian St., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-980-0412, www.malooffoundation.org Visitors welcome noon to 4 p.m. Th-Sa s Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont; 909-625-8767, www.rsabg.org Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Environmental practices such as those used at Pilgrim Place will become more commonplace in years to come, according to Dr. Pablo La Roche, associate professor of architecture at Cal Poly Pomona. La Roche says residents can use simple strategies in their homes to make a big difference. These include installing more efficient mechanical systems (airconditioning, furnaces) and, as at Pilgrim Place, taking advantage of daylight and natural light instead of electrical light. The average homeowner will find a good deal of help from the building industry, which is seeking to ensure that more and more products are environmentally friendly, La Roche says. Among the more interesting trends: denim insulation made from recycled blue jeans and cotton, bricks created from used paper and cement, and nontoxic paints with low VOC (volatile
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REEN is being glorified by consumers and the mass media in many ways. And whatever it takes to get the message to the masses, I love it. While it is a supportive gesture to incorporate the notion of saving the environment by donning buttons and T-shirts, and participating in globalawareness conferences and other events, it also would be prudent to not lose focus on what really matters: the simplicity of a greener lifestyle.
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I’ve asked various people in the Inland Empire about what motivated them toward a greener lifestyle. Many pointed to education through reading, blogging and the media influence, while others acknowledged that Hollywood had a hand in their thinking. They can’t be faulted.
Leonardo DiCaprio has been saving the planet since he was 10, George Clooney takes his Tango electric car to the cleaners, Ed Begley Jr. (the Godfather of the Hollywood environmental movement) lives in a solar-powered home, and Robert Redford has been a champion for climate change for 30 years and sits on the board of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Flexing star power certainly helps the cause. Even here, in the Inland Empire, a close friend of mine for more than a decade, Ruth McCartney (the step-sister of Beatle legend Paul McCartney), was a guest on my local environmental show, “Green Works,” which airs on KVCR/Channel 24. Some viewers were surprised when they heard that Ruth has multiple uses for the water she boils to make hard-boiled eggs in the morning. She also uses it to make tea, soup and water her garden. One viewer asked, “Why?” “Why not? It’s boiling water,” Ruth said. “It’s still healthy. Use your imagination
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here is a renaissance of sorts happening in the Inland Empire. Towns, which seem to run together with no obvious boundary lines and a sameness that makes the eyes of passing motorists glaze over, are trying to discover their roots. They’re trying to break the strip mall and big box store mold and actually find what it is that makes their town a little different from the rest. Many have rediscovered historic downtowns and are working to make them vibrant again. To the casual visitor, Upland’s old town, with its antique stores and gift shops, its band stand in the middle of the intersection at Second and Ninth streets, and the old Grove Theater seems to be a place that’s beginning to wake from a long nap. Three restaurants — Caffe Allegro, JD Allison’s Bar & Grill and the newcomer, Christophe’s — are there because the owners wanted them to be there. The lure of locating on a quiet tree-lined street instead of an endless parking lot was reason enough for each to open their doors.
Caffe Allegro
Caffe Allegro opened about 12 years ago, after its sister cafe proved successful in La Verne.
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Chris Saikevicz and Amanda Curtis, managers of Caffe Allegro Ristorante Italiano
This restaurant speaks tradition — not only through its menu but also in its ambiance. The rustic look of an old Tuscan villa is carried through from the arches running the length of the dining room to the soft gold color on the walls. Italian phrases are scrawled across the arches with tiny lights creating a soft glow in the evening. An arched wall separates the dining room from a wine and beer bar that runs the length of the restaurant. It’s an inviting place where those who love traditional Italian cuisine happily will find a home. The owner, Alain Fournier, designed everything — from the look of the place to the menu. It has changed little over the years, with a few things coming and going, but generally providing the Italian fare that customers expect every day of the week. The relatively large menu is divided into courses, with each titled in both Italian and English and most of the menu choices in Italian with explanations in English. There are a lot of items that would be found on almost any Italian menu, but there also are a few originals. Among the antipasti, there is an artichoke that is stuffed with a fondu-style cheese with spinach and rock shrimp and garlic toast. Among the house specialities is a braised salmon served with two sauces — a red bell pepper sauce and a basil sauce over a bed of
The Gamberi alla Scampi, large Mexican shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter, white wine and parsley, served with angel hair pasta and baby vegetables at Caffe Allegro.
sautéed spinach and angel hair pasta. The many menu selections also include large salads, pizza, panini and pasta dishes in addition to the appetizers and specialties. Caffe Allegro makes its own ravioli, and for dessert its own créme brulée and tiramisu. The wine list is modest but offers nice choices including some dessert wines. Imported and premium as well as domestic beers also are served. 186 N. Second Ave., Upland; 909-949-0805
JD Allison’s Bar & Grill
Ashley Becahtel, left, owner Lauren Allison-Hendrix and Auna’ese Anderson
A small place with a lot going on, this bar and grill wants to be the “Cheers” of Upland. Fittingly, owner Lauren AllisonHendrix knows many of her customers by first name. There are two large dark-wood cabinets that frame the front door. One of them has individual lockers where regulars can store their wines and the other is a humidor for cigar storage. The restaurant is a wide open room with a bar on one side and dark wood tables that will seat at least 30 for lunch or dinner. There is also a small area for patio dining. After working in the food industry for most of her life, Allison-Hendrix decided it was time to open her own place two years ago. She bought it, renovated it and named it after her parents, Joyce and Duane, who passed away some time ago. The menu includes a variety of appetizers — everything from a baked brie and fruit platter to waffle-cut gorgonzola fries and tacos. may 2010 | inlandlivingmagazine.com |
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Several different preparations of Claro’s sausages (from a local Italian market) as well as a couple of soups, several sandwiches and few entrées fill out the menu — all at prices that don’t take your breath away. JD Allison’s also has a full bar with a variety of specialty drinks and martinis and a reasonable wine list with good pricing. Many days of the week there is a happy hour with food offerings: On Monday it’s sliders, Tuesday it’s tacos and enchiladas, Wednesday means spaghetti and on Sunday it’s wing night. It’s definitely a way to keep customers coming back. Seared ahi sandwich on a sesame bun topped with wasabi aioli and served with a mixed green salad at JD Allison’s.
291 N. Second Ave., Upland; 909-982-4469, http://jdallisonsbarandgrill.com
Christophe’s
As you enter Christophe’s you feel a hint of elegance. The slightly French influence of the décor softly speaks of continental cuisine. Black table cloths and white china in the dining room play off the wine-colored walls creating a chic ambiance, while comfy club chairs and over-stuffed couches provide just the right tone for a glass of wine or a martini in the lounge. Owner Christophe Jardillier moved from France six years ago with a desire to be a restaurateur. After successfully opening his first place in Rancho Cucamonga, he was approached by the city of Upland about opening a place in old town. Christophe’s opened about five months ago and already Jardillier is planning new things. In addition to the dining room and lounge, there’s a banquet room in the back and in the future he wants to open a wine and coffee shop behind the dining room. Jardillier calls his food California/French bistro, and he wants the ambiance to be casual and comfortable. There are two happy hours, one in the early evening and a second one after the dinner hour to lure movie- and theatergoers to drop in for a nightcap and listen to music. The eclectic menu, which has been evolving since the restaurant opened, offers an extensive list of hors d’oeuvres that go well with drinks in the lounge. It also offers house specialties and sauces that speak to his French heritage — coq au vin and boeuf bourguignon. The menu also has several fish choices
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Chef Christophe Jardillier, owner of Christophe’s
and a couple of interesting items called the Eiffel Tower (beef tournedos seated on pommes-pont neuf and topped with a crab cake and scallop, served with foie gras bordelaise sauce) and the Piza Tower (pan-seared salmon served with a baby spinach cream reduction sauce between layers of lemon pepper puffed pastry). Christophe’s also serves pasta, large salads, soups (including lobster bisque and French onion gratinee) and a few burgers. It’s a menu with something for everyone. 296 N. Second Ave., Upland; 909-256-4327
The Eiffel Tower is pan-seared beef tournedos, seated on potato and topped with a crab cake and scallop. It is served with foie gras bordelaise sauce at Christophe’s.
taste | desserts
Small bites, big flavor Local bakers fueling the cupcake craze By SUZANNE SPROUL
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hen it comes to delicious little desserts, cupcakes take the cake. But today’s baked creations are not anything like what grandma used to make. Instead, there’s a whole industry based on them. Melinda and Naomi Moreno, a motherand-daughter baking team, are capitalizing on the love affair we seem to have with these kitchen confections. They started My Delight CupCakery last December in Ontario, and now there’s talk of expansion. With a win at the recent Los Angeles Annual Cupcake Challenge combined with lots of word-of-mouth praise, the future sure looks sweet for business. “What sets us apart is our overall product; we only use fine quality ingredients that people can really taste,” said Naomi Moreno, who grew up watching her grandmother and mother bake. “And since the cupcake craze is fairly new to the Inland Empire, it just seemed like the right time.” Top-notch ingredients and baking skill aside, what’s up with this re-discovery of a classic childhood treat? These delightful morsels can be downed in two to three bites, equal to a small slice of cake, but they come with an average price of $3 each. “Sizing has a lot to do with it,” said Moreno, a graduate of the California School of Culinary Arts. “Americans want mini versions of everything — look at the hamburger sliders and how popular they are — but I also think it has to do with nostalgia. “These aren’t your Betty Crocker
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Cupcake chronicle Here’s where to get in on the cupcake craze: • My Delight CupCakery, 1520 N. Mountain Ave., Suite B, Ontario; 909-988-4151 Cupcakes of the month along with 12 flavors, including a vegan cookies and cream version. • Some Crust Bakery, 119 Yale Ave., Claremont; 909-621-9772 This full-fledged bakery sells everything from specialty pastries to holiday treats to cookies and special-occasion cakes, but cupcakes continue to be a customer favorite. They come in a range of flavors including Boston cream pie, dark chocolate mint and lime crumble. • Sweet Addictions, 4650 Arrow Highway, Montclair; 909-624-4650 Open by appointment only, this complete bakery offers specialty cakes and creations with such scrumptious flavors as chocolate chip, orange, carrot and marble. Some of owner Annette Hatch’s work was featured on the television show “Gilmore Girls.”
cupcakes. They’re made with a spin to them, but they do bring back happy memories.” For those who want just a taste, cupcakes fit the bill. Instead of being tempted to eat a large piece of cake, the single servings provide the calorieconscious among us with a sweet sensation that seems just right. The variety is a plus, too. One of the most requested cupcakes at My Delight CupCakery is the old Southern red velvet variety; a close second is the awardwinning “breakfast cake,” made with buttermilk batter mixed with pieces of applewood smoked bacon and topped with
maple frosting and crumpled bacon bits. At Some Crust Bakery in Claremont, the desserts also go well beyond chocolate and vanilla. “Since cupcakes have exploded in popularity, our customers are asking for more and different flavors,” said Tasha Cockrell, business manager. “We’re experimenting with that and as long as they taste up to our standards, we’ll keep them.” Customers may choose pink champagne, pistachio, hazelnut, cherry and other varieties. Frostings are different as well. One of Cockrell’s favorites is a lemon cupcake with lavender buttercream icing. “It reminds me of what I loved as a child,” she said. Cupcakes remain a birthday staple, especially because grouping them together can result in a three-dimensional look. Others are all dressed up and ready to go, and they’re showing up at more and more weddings. “Our decorators can design everything in miniature, all it takes is a steady hand to produce the details,” Cockrell said. “And we do some cupcakes covered in fondant, which produces a more finished look.” Annette Hatch of Sweet Addictions in Montclair enjoys experimenting with the “little cakes for one.” And they’re not just school party treats anymore. “The cupcake has gone upscale and sophisticated with extravagant flavors,” she said. “It’s fun to try new ones.” How fun? One recent Sweet Addictions promotion was a Friday Happy Hour four-pack for $6 featuring margarita, strawberry daiquiri, chocolate banana and pina colada flavored cupcakes. Bring on the weekend!
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Strawberry, vegan cookies ’n’ cream, peanut butter and key lime pie cupcakes at My Delight CupCakery
taste | wine
V i n tage m e mor i e s of
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By GINO L. FILIPPI
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ore than a half century ago, our beautiful Cucamonga Valley was home to more than 50 wineries — most of them family owned and operated, each producing unique wines that reflected subtle differences in soil, sun and the vintners’ craft. Most have been plowed under and left to memory, but a few of the historic vintage structures remain, including the Thomas Vineyards Winery at the intersection of Vineyard/Carnelian and Foothill Boulevard, along historic Route 66,
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in Rancho Cucamonga. The original Cucamonga Rancho dates back to 1839 when Mexico’s acting governor, Juan Batista Alvarado of Alta California, granted approximately 12,000 acres of land to Don Tiburcio Tapia of Los Angeles. A small vineyard was planted and a winery was built from adobe. In 1859, John Rains would set out 125,000 grapevines replacing sheep and cattle ranching. H.H. and Ida E. Thomas purchased the winery in 1920, and in 1967 my family bought the business and property from brothers Clifford and Webb Thomas. Identified as California historic Landmark
No. 490, the winery serves as a reminder of a lost era when the Cucamonga Valley was the heart of California winemaking. Despite the legacy of “California’s Oldest,” time has not been kind to the winery. Over the past 170 years, proprietors have overcome challenges, including floods, recessions, Prohibition and ownership struggles. So much of our winery history reads like great fiction, but it is history. Reno J. Morra of Alta Loma remembers
‘One of the things which caught my eye right away was a mark on the window of the old office door; it was the high-water mark of the flooding in the building. It was amazing to me how high the water had actually come.’ the natural beauty of the property. “The winery was filled with antiques, equipment and historical items,” he said. “The grounds were like a museum and park together. There were orange groves, tall sycamore, walnut and avocado trees, rose gardens, a Craftsman house and the old Tapia Homestead east of the winery building and distillery tower. The vineyard extended to Hellman Avenue. The small wooden office building of the Lucas Land Company was in the vineyard.” On the morning of Jan. 25, 1969, after several days of torrential rain and rapid snow melt, the sand banks of Cucamonga Creek broke at San Bernardino Road. The winery and the Ka-Pu-Kai bowling alley across the street received the roaring flood waters. “The day after, I parked near Hellman and walked to the winery,” Morra said. “The boulders were big and there was so much debris that the road was not drivable. We found artifacts, broken wine barrels and bottles spread far south of the winery. Many of us shoveled out 4 feet of mud and debris from the winery through the cold winter nights. “After days of cleanup repairs, we set up a temporary sales counter in the parking lot. People came to buy wine and help us. The winery was flooded again one month later, on February 25th.” Litigation against the county and state followed. I remember the flood’s destruction. Giant casks had crashed through the massive cellar walls, the tractors and
Workers clean up after the 1969 flood that swept through the Thomas Vineyards Winery.
Flood waters left debris and floated a large wine cask into the side of a winery building.
antique cars were buried in mud and rocks, demolishing a 1902 Cadillac, a 1925 Stutz Fire Engine and others. It was upsetting as I remember seeing my Dad cry for the first time, trying to explain what had happened to the treasured winery the family had been so proud to have purchased just two years prior. Author Don Clucas, shortly after moving from Orange County to Cucamonga in 1971, started researching the history of his new community.
“One of the first historical places I went to see was the old Thomas Winery,” said Clucas, who now lives in Upland. “One of the things which caught my eye right away was a mark on the window of the old office door; it was the high-water mark of the flooding in the building. It was amazing to me how high the water had actually come. Fortunately, the structure still remains to remind us of a valuable part of that history.” Thomas Vineyards’ popular Old Rancho,
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profile | maria klawe Thomas Brothers and Thomas Vineyards wines were produced at the Filippi Fontana winery and by other northern California vintners including Sebastiani in Sonoma. Other Thomas best-sellers included Cold Duck (sparkling Burgundy), Jubilee Concord, Mead honey, sauterne, rosé, specialty fruit wines and grape juice. “Regular customers would come from as far away as Santa Barbara and Los Angeles to buy our wines,” Morra said. “There would be people waiting for us to open the doors at 8 a.m. and we were busy until closing at 6 p.m.” The property was sold again in the mid1980s to a retail developer and the winery closed. A few restaurants since then have come and gone. Today, the Thomas Winery Plaza is owned by Legg Mason Real Estate Investors of Los Angeles. The company recently completed an extensive revitalization of the center including upgrades to exterior facades, new landscaping, historic winery and vineyard artifact relocation and construction of a new Fresh & Easy building. “The plan for revitalization of the plaza was to open up the site to be more visible from Foothill Boulevard and encourage more traffic to visit the Thomas Winery,” said May Nakajima, Rancho Cucamonga’s assistant planner. Longtime tenants include Antonino’s Italian Restaurant, Souplantation and Coffee Klatch. The Wine Tailor, a producer of custom wines, opened in 2004. “The city’s role was to process the application and ensure that the project would not be detrimental to the historic winery buildings,” Nakajima said. “This was a high-profile project. There was much scrutiny in what was being proposed at the ‘California’s Oldest Winery’ site. After many months of meetings, committee reviews, Planning Commission meetings, and even a City Council review, we are confident that the Thomas Winery Plaza is still a unique and special center.” Gino L. Filippi can be reached at ginoffvine@aol.com.
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aria Klawe’s smile broadens when the conversation includes talk about math and science. She devoured those courses in school, earning her Ph.D and bachelor of science degrees in mathematics from the University of Alberta. Today, as a college president, she still finds exercises with algorithms and formulas stimulating, even fun. But when you add talk of Harvey Mudd College into the equation, she gets downright animated. After all, she is Harvey Mudd College’s first female president, an internationally known mathematician and, quite possibly, one of the biggest Mudd fans around. Klawe is on a mission to spread the word that people shouldn’t shun geometry, chemistry or physics because the subjects are deemed by many to be too difficult. It’s just the opposite, she says. Succeeding in math, in particular, is just like succeeding on the baseball diamond or orchestra pit — it takes practice, practice and more practice. She’s starting with students, hoping to convince them not only of the importance of both subjects, but of the key roles they play in everyone’s life. Klawe serves on numerous boards but it’s her work with Math For America and other early classroom projects that she promotes whole-heartedly, too. She wants math and science to be accessible to everyone. As part of that goal, she also is behind a proposed Claremont Urban Math Collaborative project that would involve 25 African American male elementary students in public school in Long Beach, introducing them to computer games and the math and science components of each. The only hitch is that the venture needs funding. “My passion is to change the culture of science and engineering so it can be more inclusive for women, minorities — everyone,” Klawe said. “I want people to abandon the belief that math is something you’re born good at or not. That is just false. Being comfortable with math is much like physical exercise — if you don’t keep at it you lose ground.”
Maria Klawe, president of Harvey Mudd College in Claremont
‘My passion is to change the culture of science and engineering so it can be more inclusive for women, minorities — everyone.’
Klawe sees a direct correlation between math success and selfconfidence. They foster each other. Persistence does pay off, but if one approach doesn’t work, try another, but keep working at it. Math skills are something you will use for the rest of your life. She was born in Canada and is an American citizen, but the well-traveled college president is convinced that the culture of both those fields is set in the United States and she’s happy to be in a place that showcases both. “I want people to know that math and science are just as interesting as art, history and reading. I’m optimistic we can spread that message, and we can change things,” she said. As president, she sees her duties as strategic planning and the necessary fundraising it takes to make change happen. Toward that end, Klawe is an unapologetic Mudd cheerleader. She’s in the forefront of most attempts at making the vital connections for Mudd between other institutions, foundations and industry heads. “My job is to initiate what I call agents of Mudd. These are the people who get it. These are the people who want to help,” she said. Klawe was a successful professor at Princeton, not particularly looking for an immediate change when she learned about the Harvey Mudd opening. A persistent
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HPV vaccine questions, answers Why are HPV vaccines needed? HPV vaccines prevent serious health problems, such as cervical cancer and other, less common cancers, which are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus). In addition to cancer, HPV can also cause other health problems, such as genital warts. HPV is a common virus that is easily spread by skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity with another person. How common are the health problems caused by HPV? HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer in women. There are about 11,000 new cervical cancer cases each year in the United States. Cervical cancer causes about 4,000 deaths in women each year in the United States. About 1 in 100 sexually active adults in the United States have genital warts at any one time. What HPV vaccines are available in the United States? Two HPV vaccines are licensed by the FDA and recommended by CDC. These vaccines are Cervarix (made by GlaxoSmithKline) and Gardasil (made by Merck). Who should get HPV vaccine? Cervarix and Gardasil are licensed, safe and effective for females ages 9 through 26 years.
CDC recommends that all girls who are 11 or 12 years old get the three doses (shots) of either brand of HPV vaccine to protect against cervical cancer and precancer. Gardasil also protects against most genital warts. Girls and young women ages 13 through 26 should get all three doses of an HPV vaccine if they have not received all doses yet.
For both females and males, three doses (shots) are needed. CDC recommends that the second dose be given one to two months after the first, and the third dose be given six months after the first dose.
Gardasil is also licensed, safe and effective for males ages 9 through 26 years. Boys and young men may choose to get this vaccine to prevent genital warts.
Will someone be protected against HPV-related diseases if they do not get all three doses? No studies so far have shown whether one or two doses protect as well as getting three doses, so it is important to get all three doses.
People who have already had sexual contact before getting all three doses of an HPV vaccine might still benefit if they were not infected before vaccination with the HPV types included in the vaccine they received. The best way to be sure that a person gets the most benefit from HPV vaccination is to complete all three doses before sexual activity begins.
Are there other HPV diseases that the two vaccines may prevent? Studies have shown that Gardasil prevents cancers of the vagina and vulva, which like cervical cancer, can be caused by HPV types 16 and 18. Studies of Cervarix have not specifically looked at protection against vaginal and vulvar cancers.
Why is HPV vaccine recommended at ages 11 or 12 years? For the HPV vaccine to work best, it is important to get all three doses (shots) before being exposed to HPV. Someone can be infected with HPV the first time they have sexual contact with another person. It is also possible to get HPV even if sexual contact only happens one time.
Why aren’t HPV vaccines recommended for people older than 26? Both vaccines were studied in thousands of people from 9 through 26 years old and found to be safe and effective for these ages. The FDA will consider licensing HPV vaccines for other ages if new studies show that this also would be safe and effective.
What is the recommended schedule (or timing) of the three HPV doses (shots)?
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CHINO OWEN’S BISTRO 5210 D St., Chino;
909-628-0452, www.owensbistro.com U Chef James Kelly plates progressive cuisine with a sense of humor, featuring wine dinners and concept meals. Dinner W-Sa. RS, $$$
CLAREMONT BUA THAI CUISINE 450 W. First St., 909-626-6666 UÊPad Thai noodles, sate and a variety of dishes along with Thai art in a semi-industrial decor, Claremont Village West. Lunch and dinner daily. $
CASA DE SALSA 415 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-445-1200, http://casadesalsarestaurant.com U Chicken mole, crab meat and spinach enchiladas are featured along with traditional tacos, chiles rellenos and tamales. FB $ HEROES & LEGENDS 131 Yale Ave.; 909-621-6712 U A colorful downtown Claremont spot with wonderful sandwiches, ribs and appetizers as well as 46 beers on tap. Lunch and dinner daily. FB $ HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE LOUNGE
502 W. First St.; 909-447-6700, www.hipkittyjazz.com U Located in the Packinghouse in Claremont Village West, the Hip Kitty fondue dinners on a prix fixe menu include salad, cheese and meat fondue, a desert and wine. Open Tu-Su. RS, FB, $$-$$$ INKA TRAILS 1077 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-626-4426, www.inkatrailsrestaurant.com U Peruvian style cuisine with menu items including ceviche and empanadas. Lunch, dinner Tu-Su. $ THE PRESS RESTAURANT 129 Harvard Ave.; 909-625-4808, www.thepressrestaurant.com UÊA hip, eclectic place where late diners may linger to enjoy live music. Lunch and dinner Tu-Sa; Su dinner only; M bar only 8 p.m. to midnight. FB $$ TUTTI MANGIA ITALIAN GRILL 102 Harvard Ave; 909-625-4669, www.tuttimangia.com This downtown Claremont trattoria features cuisine focused on grilled meats, fresh seafood and enticing desserts. Lunch M-F, dinner daily. $$$ WALTERS RESTAURANT 310 Yale Ave.; 909-624-4914 www.waltersrestaurant.biz UÊFusion/
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296 W. Second St., 909-623-4333, www.aladdinjrrestaurant.com UÊBright colorful dining at Aladdin Jr. II includes babaghanouj (a dish of roasted eggplant with sesame seed oil), hummus, stuffed grape leaves, falafel and shish kabobs. Lunch and dinner, M-Sa, from 11 a.m. $ MCKINLEY’S GRILLE Sheraton Suites Fairplex, 601 W. McKinley Ave.; 909-868-5915 www.starwoodhotels.com UÊTraditional breakfast fare, plus pasta, steak, seafood and more. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. FB, $$$
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www.antoninosrestaurant.net UÊNorthern and Southern Italian cuisine served in a dining room with Romanesque paintings and comfy seating. Lunch and dinner daily. RS, FB, $ GREEN MANGO THAI BISTRO 11226 Fourth St.; 909-987-8885, www.greenmangothaibistro.com UÊAuthentic Thai selections without Chinese influences. Beer and wine are served. $ HAANDI INDIAN CUISINE 7890 Haven Ave.; 909-581-1951, www.haandiindiancuisine.com UÊNorthern Indian cuisine with some adjustments for American tastes, cooked in a tandoor clay oven. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $$ JOE’S CRAB SHACK 12327 Foothill Blvd.; 909-463-6599, www.joescrabshack.com UÊShrimp – popcorn, crispy, jalapeno, platters and pasta – and an assortment beach fun as well as seafood, steaks and sandwiches. FB, $$ LUCILLE’S SMOKEHOUSE BARBECUE 12624 N. Mainstreet in Victoria Gardens; 909-463-7427 www.lucillesbbq.com UÊLucille’s serves up slowcooked ribs, pulled pork and ’cue of all kinds as well as Cajun delights with selection of draft beers. FB $$ MAGIC LAMP INN 8189 Foothill Blvd.; 909-981-8659, www.themagiclampinn.com UÊThe menu at this Route 66 landmark includes prime rib, rack of lamb, salmon fillet and chateaubriand. Lunch Tu-F, dinner Tu-Su. FB, $$$ OMAHA JACK’S GRILLHOUSE & BREWERY
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nonprofits | save the date Events April 24 – Reach Out celebrates 40 years of service to the community with a chalk art contest and fundraiser. Victoria Gardens Cultural Center courtyard, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-982-8641. April 24 – A Taste of Claremont, “Decade of Style and Taste,” the Rotary of Claremont’s annual major fundraiser. Taylor Hall, 1775 Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont; 5 p.m.; e-mail John Tulac at JWTulac@ix.netcom.com for information. April 24-25 – Annual home tour, Claremont West End Auxiliary of The Children’s Fund, which helps abused and neglected children. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $25 in advance, $30 day of the tour; 909-387-4949. April 30 – “Rod, Romance and Riesling” is the theme of the annual the Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation fundraiser, with gourmet hors d’oeuvres, desserts, wines, local authors and opera singer Rod Gilfry. Lewis Family Playhouse, Rancho Cucamonga; 6:30 p.m.; $60 per person, $100 per couple; 909-477-2720. May 2 – Cal Poly Pomona’s annual Southern California Tasting and Auction to raise money for scholarships. Cal Poly campus, 3801 W. Temple Ave.; 1 p.m.; $90 (21 and older only); 909-869-4731. May 7 – Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Foundation and Liquorama host the annual wine-tasting fundraiser to benefit the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit. DoubleTree Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario; $100; 909-865-9139. May 8 – 5K Walk-n-Wag-a-thon fundraiser to benefit the West End Animal Shelter’s Save
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Nelson to Gar th Brooks and Travis Tritt. Center Stage Theater, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana; $58 (dinner and show), $25 (show only); 909-429-7469, www.centerstagefontana.com.
a Pet Rescue Fund and the construction of a new building. Prado Regional Park, 16700 S. Euclid Ave., Chino; 909-945-9500. May 10 – 11th annual Assistance League of Pomona Valley golf tournament. Red Hill Country Club, 8358 Red Hill Country Club Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 9 a.m. registration, 11:30 a.m. shotgun start; 909-860-8004. May 22 – Foothill Family Shelter’s 25th anniversary gala. DoubleTree Hotel, 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont; 5 p.m.; $125; 909-920-0453. May 23 – The Claremont chapter of the American Red Cross’ 5K/10K Run for the Red 2010 fundraiser and a health, safety and preparedness fair. The Claremont Colleges; 8 a.m. for the 1K Kid’s Fun Run, 8:30 a.m. for the 5K run, 9 a.m. for the 10K run; $10-$30; 909-624-0074. May 23 – The Claremont Community Foundation and the Claremont Educational Foundation are hosting their third annual wine-tasting. Hotel Casa 425, Claremont; 5 p.m.; $75; 909-398-1060.
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May 30 – Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Inland Empire Unit’s annual Milford Zornes Memorial Art Event fundraiser, featuring the works of more than 60 artists. Galileo Hall, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont; 2 p.m.; $20; 909-465-0742.
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June 12 – A casual gathering of friends to support San Antonio Community Hospital. Red Hill Country Club, 8358 Red Hill Country Club Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-920-4962.
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GABRIEL IGLESIAS comedian who pokes fun at current events, his family and a number of other topics. Primm Valley Casino Resor ts, Interstate 15 at the California/Nevada state line; 8 p.m.; $50-$105; 800-745-3000, www.primmvalleyresor ts.com. Also: Sawyer Brown & Bucky Covington, May 22; Smokey Robinson, May 29; Reba McEntire, June 5. MAY 8 – Stand-up
CELTIC WOMAN MAY 8 – Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 8 p.m.; $40-$70; 909-484-2020, www.cbbankarena.com. Also: “Sesame Street Live: 1-2-3,” May 14-16; Foreigner, Styx, Kansas, May 19; Eagles, May 22; Star Wars: In Concer t, May 30.
RAILROAD DAYS AND BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION MAY 8-9 – Layouts, historical exhibits, classic cars and trucks, and more honoring San Bernardino’s 200th anniversary. San Bernardino History and Rail Museum, 1240 W. Third St.; 909-260-5745.
CUCAMONGA CHALLENGE MAY 8 – Fifth annual event featuring a 5k and 10k walk/run, 5-mile family fun ride and a 29-mile bike ride. Presented by the Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail. Central Park, 11200 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga; $10-$40; www.cucamongachallenge.com.
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL MAY 13-30 – “Romeo and Juliet,” May 13, 16, 22 and 28; “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” May 14, 20, 23 and 29; “Hamlet,” May 15, 21, 27 and 30. Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St.; free admission; www.redlandsshakespearefestival.com.
2420 West Arrow, Upland 909.445.9400 Classic Car Show 1st Saturday Each Month Call for Details - 5-8pm
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A letter to my daughter By CARLA SANDERS
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dvice from my mother: Guard your reputation, drive carefully, don’t talk to strangers, eat your vegetables, go to church, have fun, be happy, and — the sage warning given by mothers from sea to shining sea — “Always wear good underwear. You never know when you’ll be in an accident.” I have a few more ideas to impart to my own daughter, especially now that she is nearly ready to leave the sheltering, nurturing halls of elementary school and, in August, embark on the ensuing adventures of junior high and then high school. Dear Cali, Where did the time go? Just yesterday you were snuggled sweetly in my arms, wanting nothing more than a filling bottle, a dry diaper and peaceful slumber. Then I blinked, and you’ve become this tall, slender, beautiful girl, with a sweet soul, a caring heart and a personality full of life and laughter. You’ve been a joy since the day you were born (and thank you so much for sleeping through the night at 6 weeks!). Your grandmother once told me — after staying up late worrying about Auntie and me when we were teenagers — that we couldn’t understand her concern until we had children of our own. I get it now. I do. You are hurling headlong into an amazing world full of technology and wonder. Computers, cell phones and similar technology will change the way you live and enjoy life, but there is also much that will be lost. I hope you will do your best to make your life as “human” as possible. To that end, remember this always: Be kind and compassionate. Never intentionally be mean. Oh, it will happen now and then and you (hopefully) will feel terrible. But a kindness is rarely forgotten. As someone wiser than me once said: People often won’t remember what you said, but they rarely forget how you made them feel. Stay strong. You’ve developed quite an independent spirit, and I hope you retain that always. When peer pressure rears its ugly head, follow your own path. It may be hard sometimes, because usually it’s much
easier to just go along than to stand up for what’s right. But you’ll know; do what your heart tells you. You’ll never regret it. Respect yourself. And others will, too. (We’ll have a much longer talk about this in the next few years). Remember who your friends are. They are the ones who will love you year in and year out. They won’t care if you have trendy clothes or drive a cool car. They will be there beside you through all your ups and downs. They will sympathize over a broken heart, and then take you to go pig out on ice cream. Treasure them. Believe in yourself. My parents encouraged me and I’m encouraging you. You can do anything you want, be whatever you want, if you want it enough and work hard to get it. Find your passion and make it your life. Be happy. Enjoy every day, live every moment. Take time not only to smell the roses, but listen to the birds singing, delight in a snowflake and stand in awe at the edge of the ocean’s power. Make time for you. Hold on to love. One day (in the far, far distant future), you may be lucky enough to find love with a husband and a family of your own. If you have children, then you will know, as a mother, how I feel about you today. You will feel the strength and the power of a mother’s love. And perhaps you, too, will impart your own advice to MY grandchildren. Until then, please remember this final piece of mom wisdom: Always wear good underwear. You never know when you’ll be in an accident.
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