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FEW YEARS AGO one could drift into any and stumble across a poster or a to amgift noshop Luddite. Technology is a wonder coffee cup decorated with an unbroken stream behold, to touch and feel, embrace and enjoy: of terse maxims that each wrapped up all of life in cell phones, microwaves, satellites, photos five words or less. from space, energy in all its forms, water Smile. Stop and smell the roses. Go fly a kite. Take a hike. transported hundreds of miles to my tap are the Hug your kid. Don’t let the turkeys get you down. Relax. sparkling gems of imagination and determination. Savor the moment. Seize the day. Be a friend. Seek the But in of instant, and same heights. Hittimes the beach. Plant a fast, tree. immediate, ... day _______ basic human want here: food, Whatever the (insert sentiment, it was neatly synopsized messaging, entertainment, delivery of goods), we between “Live, love and laugh” and “Have a nice day.” needproducts great teachers remind us notfeel-good to lose The were alltoabout capturing ourselves,ineach other and the asimple our moments a marketable form, mentalrealities capsule of aimed at triggering and fond memories. existence in happiness the rush of today. However, for one it to of work, had in to my absorb I meet with my the bestreader teachers ownthe suggestions backyard. and have a reference point in experience. And by and large, the suggestions tended to early be simple thingsI that not in particularly significant — highnot Sometimes in the morning, wait,were coffee hand, listening to the surprising, it was a pop culture thing, a happy face — if you will. pitched cheep-tweet of iridescent-hued hummingbirds that take turns buzzing What we really need is the positive, life-changing experience that carries us in to our feeder, the calls of other birds breaking in at turns. through difficult times: the mountain-top moment. My dogs and I do our morning inspection: the grapefruit and oranges are As a symbol, the mountain top is tied to a rich array of religious and burdening their trees; the chives are begging for a pot; the onions are breaking historical images. outAnd of the soil; around thea place corner, a cucumber vine is making Soviet-style it’s no wonder. It is of clarity and spirituality, where aoneness with territorial advance on neighboring jalapenos, and eggplants dangle their new nature comes in the same instant with reflection and exertion. purple fruit like Christmas treea ornaments. In theblack mountains, the misshaped air is clear, the sky is blue, trail through a pine or redwood Close examination almost always yields a new discovery or revival forest promises distant vistas and scented air. In the mountains,growth quiet reveals itself and often anwho armload to those can bethat still.nourishes. The tension floats away. The mind relaxes. ILessons am told in that children’s enduring memories tend from to be earth from family patience, joyhappiest at discovery, food that comes and sweat – vacations — time spent away from the routine. I personally know the vacations, not just plastic packages tumbled from grocery store shelves – and personal the mountain the and beachneighbors days are some the most often contact, withtrips soil, and nature with of stories, ideas andrevisited comfortinare my own memory bank. I’ll never forget my eldest chasing after deer in Yosemite discovered there also. At least that is how I find it. when she was five or six. Like my cucumber, this pattern creeps out into the backyards next door, our With that said, I invite you to reserve time for yourself and your family this neighborhoods, communities and our own downtowns where organic personal summer. Have your own mountain-top experience or, at the very least, a break for experiences await if we only reach out to embrace them. you and yours to store happy memories while siphoning off the tensions of daily life. In this issue we invite you to step into your own backyard in all its forms: Our offering this month features a trip to Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead and many community the art and lessons of our schools and other optionsgardens, for escapehistoric into thevineyards, nearby mountains. colleges and our own downtowns built around people stories To Closer to home we tour the historic Walker House in Sanwith Dimas, dinetoat tell. Sevilla know something, is no substitute forphotographer touching, feeling, smelling and in nearby Riverside there and explore fashion with Priscilla Iezzi and stylist tastingFunn it, seeing it with your own eyes, that isshow whatput lifeon is by about. Annie and revisit highlights from a fashion The Art Institute of Of California-Inland course there isEmpire. more in this issue, we invite you to discover it on your own. Of course, there’s more. We invite you to explore it all in this issue of Inland Living.

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‘BABEL: THE CHaoS OF MELANCHOLY’ THROUGH SEPT. 11 – Exhibit by Kyungmi Shin, a Los Angeles-based Korean American ar tist. Nichols Gallery, Pitzer College, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont; noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 909-607-8797, www.pitzer.edu. Also: Karen Lofgren’s site-specific project for the Lenzer Family Ar t Gallery, through through Sept. 11. Closing reception 6-8 p.m. Sept. 10. Pitzer College, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont; noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 909-607-8797, www.pitzer.edu.

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NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND JULY 29 – The band performs its big hits. Soboba Casino, 23333 Soboba Road, San Jacinto; 8 p.m.; 866-476-2622, www.soboba.com. Also: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Aug. 1; Mel Tillis, Aug. 19; Wynonna, Aug. 21; Dwight Yoakam, Aug. 28; Clint Black, Sept. 4; LaArrolladora Banda Limon, Sept. 13; Caminantes, Sept. 30; Little Big Town, Oct. 2. COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES Cour t Street Square concer ts and special activities presented by San Bernardino’s Economic Development Agency. E and Cour t streets, downtown San Bernardino; 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 4:30 p.m. Saturdays; free; 909-663-1044 or 909-663-2266, www.sbrda.org/vcour tst.htm.

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THE ART OF RAMON CONTRERAS An exhibit featuring the works of the late San Bernardino ar tist who painted in the Mexican Muralist tradition. San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and holiday Mondays; $6 adults, $5 students and seniors, $4 for children ages 5 to 12; 909-307-2669, www.sbcountymuseum.org. Also: Gadgets and Gizmos, through Nov. 1; Sixth Street School of Music recital, Aug. 2. THROUGH OCT. 25 –

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itting in a movie theater three decades ago watching “The Elephant Man,” Frank Aragon’s destiny began to unfold. The haunting feature, which centers around a grotesquely deformed man’s life as a sideshow freak, sparked a passion to pursue a career directing films. The journey hasn’t always been easy, but just like in the movies, happy endings are usually worth the wait. “My father was in construction so I was very familiar with his trade,” said Aragon, who lives in Rancho Cucamonga. “When it was time for me to get a job, I figured I would do construction rather than waiting tables. One day, I was tying up some materials with a bungee cord and the thing snapped back and hit me in the eye so hard that I lost my vision in it and never regained it. “I wound up getting some money from a lawsuit with the manufacturer of the

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bungee cord, which I used to finance my first film. When people in the (movie) industry saw what I could do, investors started stepping forward.” Besides entertaining audiences, Aragon is deeply committed to using his creative talents to impact society in positive ways. That’s especially true when it comes to tackling issues that pertain to Mexican-Americans. His upcoming film, “Por Vida,” tells the true story of a 15-year-old Latino girl’s experiences in an East Los Angeles all-girl gang. It premieres this month at the Canadian Film Festival and stars Danny Glover, Snoop Dog and Adriana Barraza. Aragon said the compelling tale is one he can relate to on many levels. “As a Mexican-American who grew up on the tough streets of East L.A., I felt like it was really important to send out a strong message to kids in my situation that there’s a better way of life out there,” said Aragon, who also has been a project manager for several episodes of the reality television

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he things we hold most dear — the things we treasure — are not always tangible. Sometimes they are a memory, an event, a touch, a smell. They can be a collection of moments that have enriched our world, a string of circumstances that have shaped our lives. They can be people, places and things. On the following pages is a sampling of the Inland Empire’s downtown treasures. Some are well-known, others not so much. Each has something special to offer.

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“Pomona Envisions the Future” mural; story and photo of the artists on page 21 Photo by Thomas R. Cordova

Art of a different kind is on display twice daily at James Turrell’s Skyspace installation, “Dividing the Light, 2007,” on the Pomona College campus. A 1965 graduate of the college, Turrell has created a light show that plays off of nature and the sky. A 40-by-40foot steel canopy, with a rectangular hole cut out of the middle, towers over a black granite infinity pool in the Draper Courtyard at the Lincoln and Edmunds buildings. Red granite benches surround the pool, with their backs at an obtuse angle to allow for better viewing toward the sky. Near sunset and sunrise each day, the free light show begins, with a plethora of hues taking over the canopy’s

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You won’t need to spin any yarns about all the colorful offerings at Phebie’s NeedleArt. Owner Phebie Lozano has amassed hundreds of varieties of yarns, threads, beads and more in her shop, which is packed from wall to wall. Just strolling through the shop evokes bright, cheery memories of those days, once upon a time, when needles clicked and clacked in homes across the country. Phebie’s opened in Claremont in 2007, moving from its previous longtime location in Montclair. The steady stream of customers includes those attending classes, which the shop hosts Monday through Friday, with some specialty projects on the weekends, according to teacher and employee Christina Schooling. Among the offerings are courses in knitting, crocheting, beading and Brazilian embroidery — plus an annual seven-day needlework cruise to Mexico each April. Schooling says individuals as well as groups participate in the courses, and Phebie’s is seeing more teens and younger people becoming interested in the needle arts. Those needing project inspiration will find it in the visual bouquet adorning Phebie’s window and shop’s interior, with sweaters, scarves, purses and much, much more on display. Imagine the oh-so-colorful possibilities. Phebie’s NeedleArt, in The Packing House, 532 W. First St., Suite 210; 909-624-5250, www.phebies.com

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For more than half a century, Newsboy Books has been an Ontario staple. A step inside reveals why. The 3,700-square-foot store features 15 daily newspapers, 2,000 magazines and 30,000 books in its inventory, according to Jack Gingold, whose family started the store in 1957. It moved to its Euclid Avenue location in 1968 and Gingold and his wife, Roberta, now own Newsboy. The variety of books is staggering: crafts, science, pets, westerns, children’s, travel, art, cooking, young adult, the classics, automotive, humor, romance, ghost towns, educational — on and on. There is a large selection of CliffsNotes, plus regional maps, souvenir postcards, greeting cards and Spanish language publications. One of

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• Works of art along the walls upstairs in The Packing House. Especially noteworthy is David Sloan’s “Untitled 705-1,” featuring row after row of cardboard beverage and food cartons, folded to about an inch wide. The Packing House, 532 W. First St., west of Indian Hill Avenue • A block north of The Packing House, The Back Abbey is a diminutive “gastropub” in a restored mission building and offers more than 80 beers, 28 of them on tap. Oh, and there’s food, too. The Back Abbey, 128 N. Oberlin Ave.; 909-625-2642, www.thebackabbey.com • Watermelon sherbet at Bert & Rocky’s Cream Co. This delightfully refreshing taste sells out quickly during the summer, so it would be wise to call ahead and put in an order. Bert & Rocky’s Cream Co., 242 Yale Ave.; 909-625-1852, http://bertandrockys.com • The courtyard near the Laemmle Theater. With its streaming fountain and wide-open space, it’s the perfect spot for a morning conversation, an afternoon respite or a post-movie latte. Photo by Frank Perez

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Gingold’s favorite publishers is Dover Books, which prints the paper doll books. They have become popular with collectors and those who want to hold onto that small piece “from a bygone era,” he says. For many, Newsboy Books is a destination, Gingold says, noting that people who grew up in the Ontario area and now live elsewhere make the trip back, sometimes bringing their own families with them. And, in an era that has seen the decline of such family-owned treasures, Newsboy is an anomaly. “We have loyal customers, and we have books you aren’t going to find anywhere else,” Gingold says. “We have books that people want.” Newsboy Books, 215 N. Euclid Ave.; 909-984-0714; newsboybooks@yahoo.com

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In an old episode of TV’s “I Love Lucy,” the lovable redhead tells hubby Ricky Ricardo that on their trip through Ontario, they can catch a show at The Granada Theatre. While the vaudeville acts (Charlie Chaplin among them) and crooners (Bing Crosby, Bob Hope) are long gone from this historic structure in the city’s downtown, there is a different type of show attracting an evergrowing following each weekend. Granada managers Dave and Shannon Perez host “The Granada Theater’s History, Legends and Ghosts” on Friday and Saturday nights. Guests traipse through the darkened theater carrying flashlights to look and listen for spirits. They meander through the cavernous auditorium with its 45-foot ceiling, down the back stairs to the old dressing rooms, and up into the two-tiered balcony — from which four children fell to their deaths through the years. Each tour has its own bit of mystery. There are reports (43 at last count) of the women in two tapestries that flank the auditorium switching direction, of an unseen man laughing near the northeast corner on the ground floor, of people clapping and coins dropping from the balcony — when none are found. The tour also relays the history of the Emmons building, which houses the theater, and the theater itself, which was designed by noted architect L.A. Smith and built in 1925. By the ’60s and ’70s, the Granada was hosting concerts, and such notables as Peter Frampton, Ray Charles, Blue Oyster Cult, Foghat and Chris Isaak played there, according to Dave Perez. During the past year, the Perezes organized several classic movie nights, showing such oldies as the original “King Kong” and “Casablanca.” They hope to resurrect those in the future, but for now, they are busy working to restore much of the interior and handling the 90-minute ghostly tours, which begin at 11:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations are recommended, as each tour accommodates only 12 guests. Cost is $15 per person. The Granada Theatre, 303 N. Euclid Ave.; 909-292-8415

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Don’t miss • The two murals at the downtown Ontario Post Office. Painted by Washington native Nellie G. Best in 1942, the oil on canvas murals are titled “The Dream” and “The Reality.” The former depicts early Ontario, with surveyors on a rocky ridgetop; the latter shows people sitting and standing in the median along Euclid Avenue. The post office itself was designated as a local historic landmark in 1998. U.S. Post Office, 123 W. Holt Blvd.; 800-275-8777 • The Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room at the Ontario City Library. Regional history comes alive in this section of the library, which features books on local and general Southern California history

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and local industry. There are also city directories dating to the 1880s, clipping files on local history, genealogy indexes for Ontario and the region, and high school yearbooks. Among the historical bounty are thousands of photographs. The room is open from 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and by appointment. Ontario City Library, 215 E. C St.; 909-395-2206 • Museum of History and Art. This gem, in the mission-style former city hall, chronicles the history of Ontario in words and pictures. The wonderful “Road Ways” display showcases postcards, hotels and other memorabilia from road trips of the past. Museum of History and Art, 225 S. Euclid Ave.; 909-395-2510; www.ci.ontario.ca.us

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What started as an idea by one woman in 1999 turned into a breathtaking display of public art five years later in Pomona. The massive mural “Pomona Envisions the Future” stands 40 feet high and spans 140 feet along the side of a building. At its northern end, the mural depicts the early days of Pomona (in tones of almost black and white), progresses to colorful modernday scenes, and ends with children in a rooftop garden, symbolizing a cleaner future and environment, according to artist Cheryl Bookout, the woman with the

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Stepping inside the Christmas House bed and breakfast inn, one can easily see why owners Jay and Janet Ilsley fell in love with the grand Victorian. Built in 1904 by H.D. Cousins and his wife, the couple invited friends and neighbors over for lavish holiday parties. The tradition of it being a showplace — and not only during the Christmas season — continues to this day. The structure contains the original stained glass and woodwork, including a carved redwood burl staircase. “The woodwork is the most special feature of the home and it still looks the same as it did in 1904,” Ilsley says. “Even the light fixtures in the front parlor are the originals. We’re really proud that people can come here and experience the house just like they might have back in its early days.” Along with vacation room rentals, the Christmas House is available for weddings and parties. Afternoon teas are held the second Sunday of every month. “It’s a really nice way to visit the house if

The Sycamore Inn steakhouse may offer some of the best surf and turf in around, but there are other reasons why customers keep coming back, says owner Linda Keagle. Take, for example, the dining room seats. The red, wing-backed chairs are fixtures dating back to the 1960s and the rustic inn’s warm ambience wouldn’t be the same without them. “We work very hard at maintaining those chairs,” Keagle says. “They have become very well-loved and our customers would be very unhappy if we ever got rid of them.” The historic landmark’s roots date back to the mid-1800s. 8318 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga; 909-982-1104, www.thesycamoreinn.com

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loose so they can go out and create the wealth we need to be created so we can get the revenue we need to provide those programs,” he said. “We can’t provide these services without the business community.” Dutton, like many Republican lawmakers, likes to cite reports from Forbes magazine and other sources that say California is an expensive and overly regulated place to do business. He would prefer the state to have a reputation for a “healthy, growing business climate that provides opportunities in employment and small business development,” Dutton said. “Government should establish the rules for the creation of wealth, and then we

get out of the way to let the private sector do what it does best.” Once companies are thriving, he believes, the state will have plenty of tax dollars to pay for state programs. But reducing regulation doesn’t |appear to be gaining any traction with Democratic lawmakers, who hold sizeable majorities in both the Assembly and Senate. Dutton, vice chairman of the Senate budget committee, said Democrats aren’t willing to listen to Republican proposals to stimulate the economy and bring in jobs. That’s a problem, Dutton said, because employers are leaving the state already. It’s also the root of the frustration that prompted some of Dutton’s earlier quotes. “If we lose jobs right now, we don’t get them back,” he said. “They’ll get comfortable where they’re relocating. It’s going to be a lot more effective to try to keep them here than to try to get them back once they’ve gone.” Despite that frustration, and despite the slow-going in Sacramento, Dutton said he’s still pushing to find a way for California to grow its way out of its budget problems. “I’m going to keep trying,” he said. “I’m not giving up. I think that’s the worst thing I can do.”

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Decor tips To refresh and rejuvenate any home, more ideas from designer Kelly Ferm: • Repaint a room. Blue, cream, turquoise and tangerine are hot colors. Buy new silk pillows to tie in the new color with existing furniture. • Update framing and matting on artwork. Replace old golden oak frames with elegant frames in silver or black. But choose carefully. “The frame should never take away from the art,” Ferm cautions. • Mix it up and seek variety in furnishings and accessories. “It will make your home look like a collector’s space.” Accessories, such as a potted plant and magazines, add to the decor in any room.

Ferm has 22 years of experience in the business and has seen trends come and go. Take the great room vs. living room debate, for instance. Homes built in the late 1980s and 1990s typically featured a large family room off the kitchen called a great room. The separate formal living rooms of older homes were eliminated, deemed as a waste of space. Things are changing — again. “The great room has become a little passé,” Ferm says. “People are incorporating that formal living room into their lives again and calling it something else: the reading room, the quiet room or the music room.” Homeowners apparently discovered they missed having a living room to display nice things. When it comes to “spa-bathrooms,” they are still popular and easier to create than people think — even in small bathrooms. “Small flat-screen TVs in bathrooms are common,” says Ferm, who considers bathroom time on a hectic day an important chance to unwind. “That’s a time when I watch the news, have my coffee. “It doesn’t have to be a large space,” she adds. “It really should be an intimate, private space.” Melding interior and exterior spaces can be accomplished by adding touches like French doors and larger windows. New

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outdoor hardscaping such as a stone walkway, pretty landscaping, comfy outdoor furniture, art, a fireplace, and water features can create a perfect outdoor room that adds usable space and visual interest from inside. “That is probably the greatest trend today,” Ferm says. “You can have a small courtyard off your living room and we could put in French doors and a water feature. It’s a space you could find in Old Italy or at the ocean. Being able to look out at something green is so important to our spirit.” Windows, she says, are crucial. Small windows can be expanded for a better view, and plants can make the neighbors seem farther away. “Everywhere you look out you can plant jasmine or bougainvillea or wisteria on a wall,” she says. For homeowners seeking to downsize, Ferm develops a “furniture plan” for the new space, taking a non-biased approach to figure out what will fit. To reduce space and freshen up the decor, Ferm will take everything out of a room and categorize things into a must-have pile (such as things the homeowner collected while traveling), a pile of so-so things that can be moved around, and a toss-out pile. The furniture is put back in different places.

• Increase the size of accessories in a smaller home. “If you take just a few select, great items and celebrate those in the right spaces, you’ve manipulated the mind that this isn’t a small space, this is an intimate space with interesting things.” Pots and unique antique pieces work well. Ferm encourages clients to look for something not necessarily functional but interesting, such as an abacus. • Display interesting books on tables. Look for great tabletop books at used bookstores. • Put out fresh candles, not old, dusty ones — and then actually light them! • For more ideas, visit www.fermdesignconcepts.com.

For an older home, changing architectural features can bring new life and volume. “One of the biggest challenges will be lower ceilings,” Ferm says. Older homes often have ceilings no more than 8 feet high. Today, many homeowners prefer ceilings up to 10 feet. “A lot of times we’ll recess wells into the ceiling,” Ferm says. “This has a huge impact. For a single-story home, you have more opportunity to raise the ceiling in some cases as high as the roof pitch.” Older homes also can have long, narrow hallways that may be updated by building in arches or millwork like wainscoting and trim to dress up the walls. Hanging freemounted mirrors in pretty frames along the sides of the hallway or at the end of the hallway also helps to add interest and detail.

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urning the neighborhood into a community doesn’t take much. Sometimes all that’s needed is some dirt and plenty of enthusiasm. Following first lady Michelle Obama’s lead, backyard gardening is enjoying a boom. Building on that success is the re-emergence of community gardens, where individuals pitch in, get dirty and reap the benefits of each other’s work. Along the way, neighbors become friends. One garden organizer is Ron Hamer of Upland. He and a dedicated group of residents have taken a forgotten piece of land turned eyesore and transformed it into fertile ground for both vegetables and friendship. Hamer, one of the owners of the 47-unit condo complex tucked away off Red Hill North Drive, decided to clear the property, owned by the property homeowners association, and see if there was interest in a community garden. Individuals or families would pay $50 a year, sign a contract and pledge to “farm” the land. Twelve more-than-excited homeowners signed up immediately and now there is a waiting list. Whatever the gardeners are doing, it

Marylyn Jones hand rakes the soil around her onions. Photos by Eric Reed

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Nicknamed “Hamers Haven Community Garden,” residents of the Red Hill community work in their communal garden plots.

appears to be working: vegetables, flowers, herbs and relationships are sprouting up all over. Neighbors who have only exchanged a few smiles and waves now spend hours tending their 4-foot-by-12-foot beds and new friendships. People stop to talk, exchange ideas and remedies for pesky pests. “It’s amazing how a plot of land that was covered in weeds and gravel has turned into something beautiful,” Hamer said. Now there are scarecrows, ceramic mushrooms, flags and various garden placards. There’s talk of possibly installing solar garden lights and more amenities. Cherie Carlisle and her husband, Alan, were among the first to sign up, and she’s clearly having fun with this. “I think we should set up a little stand at Grove Avenue and Foothill Boulevard and sell our produce,” said Carlisle, a long-time Assistance League of the Foothill Communities member. She’s now on the lookout for a weather vane. Lia Santia was born in Italy and is no stranger to gardening. In fact, she seems to be one of the people who knows the most about which plants will do best. “I lived on a farm in Italy,” Santia said. “I’m accustomed to plants and I think this is so exciting.” The garden now spans generations because Santia’s 5-year-old grandson Joey has joined the Red Hill crew when he visits. The grandmother/grandson

combination has planted cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and zucchini. Working with the earth and spending time outdoors also seems to buttress the spirit and soothe the soul. That was the case with Randy Bekendam, who was outraged in 2007 when 3-year-old Ethan Esparza was shot to death in Pomona. Bekendam didn’t know the little boy but was outraged and sought solace in gardening. So did others. Today, the TriCity Community Garden in Pomona — along with the Southern California Agrarian Land Foundation — seeks to promote the idea of shared kinship. “We started a community garden, but it turned out to be an urban demonstration farm,” said Bekendam, who calls himself a farmer and who is the executive director of the nonprofit Southern California Agrarian Land Foundation. He and two Cal Poly Pomona graduate students received permission from the owner of a half-acre weed-filled vacant lot, cleared the property of its trash, prepared the soil and then planted 50 fruit trees. After two years, those individuals, mostly women, still spend time with “their” land and each other every Friday morning. “I’ve always believed in sustainability and growing your own food, but we were moved into action when this little boy was shot,” he said. “Now we have this garden, which provides an excellent way to build community and revive what used to be

common. We make connections.” Dee Matreyek is in the process of trying to make those connections. She is the driving force behind what is being called the Community Gardens Project of Rancho Cucamonga. She and her supporters are hoping to turn a 15-acre former vineyard into a blooming center of activity. She’s secured permission from the landowner, and if all goes well, next spring they’ll start planting. Eventually, the land will be the home to a preserved and rejuvenated historical vineyard (which could provide a cash crop to help sustain it), a farmer’s market, two to three acres of community garden plots, and a partnership to provide produce to local food banks. “We all live in a fast-paced, emailing, Facebooking, texting world where there’s little human interaction,” she added. “We need that feel-good sitting-around-forThanksgiving-dinner feeling you get when you do things together.” Setting up a community garden • Secure use of the land. • Determine the number of plots and how they will be assigned. • Establish expectations and rules for behavior. • Publicize the garden. • Sit back and watch the community grow.

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taste | culinary schools

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Students learn every aspect of the dining experience By BETTS GRIFFONE

Chef Eyad Joseph at The Art Institute of California in San Bernardino.

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chool food was traditionally some kind of mystery meat, watery mashed potatoes and slightly gray canned peas that had been sitting in a bath of salty water for five or six hours too long. Yum! How tantalizing. That nightmare may still exist — somewhere, but not at the International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California in San Bernardino, nor at The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly in Pomona. At these schools, food is what it’s all about — the taste, how it is presented, the cost basis, the ambiance and hospitality. At the International Culinary School, students may earn a culinary associates degree or a bachelor’s of science degree in culinary management. The program is designed to fit a range of needs, offering day and night classes to accommodate students who work full or part time. The Collins College is a four-year bachelor’s degree program in hospitality management. Founded in 1973, it’s the oldest such program in Southern California, and a master’s degree will be offered starting next year. Although there are differences in the emphasis of the programs (Collins does not consider itself to be a culinary school, for example), there is one important thing in common: students learn the principles of good cooking and how to manage a restaurant. Each school operates a student-run and managed restaurant that is open to the public. And that’s where the fun begins for those who

At these schools, food is what it’s all about — the taste, how it is presented, the cost basis, the ambiance and hospitality. are smart enough to make a reservation. Menus and hours depend on the program schedule and may include lunch or four-course prix fixe dinners, which change quarterly and range from $15 to $24. There is no bar service, but bring your own wine and there is no corkage fee. It’s a good deal. For the upcoming term beginning July 21, The International Culinary School is open Tuesday and Wednesday, serving lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. What’s on the menu? On a recent visit, diners started with either a butternut squash or a red wine and berry soup followed by either a traditional Caesar salad or a fattoush, a Middle Eastern salad with romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, green onion and green pepper mixed with mint and toasted pita bread and topped with a lemony sumac dressing. Appetizers included Dungeness crab cake or Chinese egg rolls served with hot mustard and sweet and sour sauce. The five entrees offered ranged from cherrywood smoked venison — the most expensive at $24 — to an interesting ravioli stuffed with beets and spinach in a light sauce with crispy pancetta and sage. Also, there were mussels in Thai coconut broth served with jasmine rice, Latininspired achiote de pollo, served with three sauces (chimichurri sauce, roasted tomato

salsa and a habenero bechamel), and a vegetarian choice of the day. To finish, there was a choice of two desserts — a spring fruit tart or a dessert of the day, prepared by the pastry cook. In Pomona, the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch is operated by the students at The Collins College. The menu, which is determined by a team of students, also changes quarterly. Lunch is served Tuesday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and dinner is served Wednesday-Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Lunch features a variety of starters, including the award-winning corn chowder, plus also salads and sandwiches. Entrees include a grilled vegetable lasagna, three-cheese ravioli, a Vietnamese soup, Baja fish tacos and a manager’s special. Dinner at Kellogg Ranch is a steak house concept. Main courses, ranging from $24 to $39, also include soup, salad and dessert. Along with the prime steak, there is osso bucco, grilled chicken or duck breast, cider brined Kurobuta pork chop, pan-roasted halibut, grilled quail and crab cakes. There is a choice of seven side dishes — three per table are included with the meal and additional choices are $5 each.

Dinners also include four dessert choices. Students in both of the programs are given the opportunity to spend time in each position in the restaurant (greeter, waiter, manager) and in the kitchen (dish washer, line cook, pastry chef, sous chef). It’s an opportunity to get a feel for real-life experiences before it becomes real life. And also it gives every student an understanding of what is involved with each position, says chef Eyad Joseph the academic director at the International Culinary School. Students in the kitchen, who might think their work is more demanding, get the chance to understand the pressures of dealing with the public. That’s not an easy task at times. The experience these programs provide gives students the confidence to face the rigors of the hospitality industry. The Art Institute of California 630 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino 909-915-2100, www.artinstitutes.edu/inlandempire The Collins College of Hospitality Management Cal Poly Pomona, 3801 West Temple Ave., 79B, Pomona 909-869-2275, www.csupomona.edu/~collins

taste | wine By GINO L. FILIPPI

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Gino Filippi, left, and George Walker look over an old grapevine.

‘I have a sincere passion for both my day job and for vineyards, grapes and winemaking.’

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ver thought about growing grapes? For home winemaker George Walker of Rancho Cucamonga, grapevines have become more than a leisure activity. It’s a passion that started after he moved from Indiana nine years ago. “Once here, I immediately became enthralled with the local vineyards and history,” Walker said. “I was particularly driven by my enjoyment in home winemaking and previous small vineyard experience.” When not serving the United States District Courts as Chief of U.S. Pretrial Services in Los Angeles, Walker is seeking new land for planting. During the past four decades, the region’s once vast vineyards and numerous wineries have been replaced by residential, commercial and industrial development. Once boasting 35,000-plus acres of vines and 40-plus wineries, the area today is home to just 900 acres and five commercial producers. Some of the vines are nearly a century old, farmed by the BianeTibbetts, Filippi, Galleano, Hofer and Vernola families. In addition to making and bottling his own wines, Walker also operates a parttime business that plants small vineyards (one to 500 vines) including Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese and Zinfandel. He also is founder of the Cucamonga Vineyard Heritage Society. His enthusiasm for preserving Cucamonga’s viticulture heritage led to the Adopt a Vine project. “The program invites individuals, families, businesses, groups, etc. to make a $300 ‘grapevine rescue’ donation,” he said. “In return, they adopt a ‘Cucamonga old vine’ planted in a half-wine barrel, or they can have their vine transplanted

to an area of their choice.” Each adopted vine is identified by a tag, with the grape varietal, date of rescue and the vineyard location from which it originated. Digging, moving and transplanting an established grapevine is no easy task. Viticulturists suggest that the vine be in its dormant stage (fall/winter). Hard wood cuttings of the vine’s newer growth can also be planted, and they root easily. After obtaining permission from the landowner, Walker carefully extracts the vine from the soil, preserving as much of the root system as possible. He soaks the vine’s roots in a natural formula to help prevent transplant shock. “My experience has shown me that spring and summer transplanting has been effective, particularly by permitting the vine to overcome the initial shock and further by nurturing it into pushing out new roots that will better establish it and prepare it for winter dormancy,” Walker said. “I intend to continue experimenting with different procedures, taking into account seasonal differences and the potential for utilizing the vine’s period of dormancy. “It all fits together so well,” he added. “Rescuing old vines, finding those who would adopt them, thus preserving them, and planting vineyards for those who would like to have their own back yard for making their own wine, having their own table grapes, or just for the enchantment, romance and thrill of the vineyard experience.” Walker is driven and takes pride in his viticulture projects. “I have a sincere passion for both my day job and for vineyards, grapes and winemaking. Moreover, I love sharing these passions and my experiences and dreams with family, friends and anyone who has similar interests,” he said. For more information, visit www.myhomevineyard.com. Gino L. Filippi can be reached at Ginoffvine@aol.com.

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Opportunity knocks Dee Matreyek, a Community Garden and Vineyard Rancho Cucamonga philanthropist and home gardener, is organizing volunteers and sponsorships for the Community Gardens and Farmers Market Project in Rancho Cucamonga. The 15-acre private property is located along Foothill Boulevard, west of the Sears Grand store in the Foothill Crossing Center. The site previously was owned by the Charles Leggio family and was home to a large Zinfandel vineyard. Cucamonga’s first plantings were made in 1838 at the Cucamonga Rancho by land grantee Tiburcio Tapia. In 1865, the Sainsevain brothers — Pierre and Jean Louis — bought land in the Cucamonga area and set out a large vineyard. They were instrumental in Southern California winemaking, well before the arrival of Secondo Guasti and other Italian and French vintners who developed the region’s wine industry at the start of the 20th century. Foothill Crossing LLC is the landowner of the property. The Cucamonga Valley Viticultural Conservancy will be managing the vineyard areas of wine grapes and seedless table varieties. “The CVVC’s mission is to help educate the general public regarding the grape growing and winemaking heritage of the historic Cucamonga Valley,” said CVVC president Mark E. Comunale. Land Matters owner Brad Buller, a former Rancho Cucamonga city planner, is overseeing all aspects of the garden and market from design planning, community outreach and education. For information, contact Matreyek at 909-946-6092 or deefmat@earthlink.net.

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CHINO OWEN’S BISTRO 5210 D St., Chino; 909-628-0452, www.owensbistro.com Chef James Kelly plates what he calls progressive cuisine with a sense of humor, featuring wine dinners and concept meals. Menus include rack of lamb, and a seasonally changing offering that features items such as steelhead trout served on a hot river stone. Dinner W-Sa. R S , $ $ $

CLAREMONT BUCA DI BEPPO Adjacent to the DoubleTree Inn, 505 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-399-3287, www.bucadibeppo.com Family-style servings of pastas, stuffed shells, and ravioli chicken cannelloni, along with pizzas, stuffed mushrooms, fettuccine and parmigianas. Lunch and dinner daily. F B $ $ HEROES & LEGENDS 131 Yale Ave.; 909-621-6712, Step inside this informal dining and drinking spot to find colorful decor, wonderful sandwiches,

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MARKET BROILER 4333 E. Mills Circle; 909-581-0866, www.marketbroiler.com More than a dozen varieties of fresh fish, chicken, steak, pasta, wood-fired oven pizza and more. Lunch and dinner daily. F B , $ NEW YORK GRILL 950 Ontario Mills Drive; 909-987-1928, http://newyorkgrill.com Chicken, duck, salmon, Australian lobster tail, rack of lamb, ribs and, of course, a variety of quality steaks. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. RS, FB, $$$

PANDA INN 3223 Centre Lake Drive; 909-390-2888, www.pandainn.com Mandarin- and Szechwan-inspired entrees, plus soups, salads, and seven varieties of noodles and rice. Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch buffet. F B , $ ROSA’S 425 N. Vineyard Ave.; 909-937-1220, www.rosasitalian.com Fine Italian cuisine served in elegant, intimate surroundings. Menu includes several pasta

dishes, seafood and steaks. Piano player Thursday through Saturday. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. R S , F B , $$$

POMONA 2nd STREET BISTRO 171 W. 2nd St.; 909-622-6619, www.pomonabistro.com With Italian and French fare, provincial bistro style flavors the menu at this reasonably priced dining spot in the hear t of the Pomona Ar ts Colony. Lunch, M-F, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; dinner, Tu-Sa, 5 to 9 p.m. $ ALADDIN JR. RESTAURANT & CAFE II 296 W. Second St.; 909-623-4333, www.aladdinjrrestaurant.com Bright colorful dining in the Pomona Ar ts Colony at Aladdin Jr. II includes babaghanouj, 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,

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lamb, veal and pasta dishes are among the entrees. Lunch and dinner daily. R S , F B , $ BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 11520 Fourth St.; 909-581-6750, www.bjsrestaurants.com Deep-dish pizzas, salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks, baby back ribs and more. Lunch and dinner daily. R S , F B , $ THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY Victoria Gardens, 12379 N. Mainstreet; 909-463-3011, www.thecheesecakefactory.com Steaks, chops, seafood, pizza, sandwiches and, of course, more than 30 varieties of cheesecake. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. F B , $ $ FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR Victoria Gardens, 7905 Monet Ave.; 909-463-0416, www.flemingssteakhouse.com Upscale steakhouse serving prime beef cuts including filet mignon, New York strip and prime rib. Salmon, scallops, crab legs and

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RICHIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REAL AMERICAN DINER Victoria Gardens, 8039 Monet Ave.; 909-899-8101, www.richiesdiner.com Homestyle cooking with egg dishes, pancakes and more for the star t of the day, plus burgers, grilled chicken, steaks and desser ts. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. $

KISHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 320 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-981-1770, kishirestaurant.com Sushi bar, teppan grill and dining room. Diners will find ahi steak, ginger pork and Sukiyaki beef on the teppan menu. Also tempura, specialty rolls, sashimi combinations and a wide range of sushi including sweet shrimp, sea eel, yellowtail and flounder. Lunch and dinner M-F, Sa-Su dinner. R R , $ $

UPLAND BISTRO ROTI RESTAURANT & BAR 1041-F E. 16th St.; 909-946-0927, www.bistroroti.com A wood-burning rotisserie takes center stage in the dining room at Bistro Roti, where menu offerings range from casual to high-end French fare. M-Sa, 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. $ $ - $ $ $ CAFE ALLEGRO 186 N. Second Ave.; 909-949-0805, Rustic Italian dining in downtown Upland, with wonderful breads

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entle ocean breezes. Miles of pristine beaches. Historic buildings and lush public gardens. Sailing and swimming. A bustling, Spanish-style downtown shopping district loaded with quaint boutiques, pubs and cafes. All are cool escapes from the summer heat.

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“Depending on how much fog we have, some days you can see all the way to the (Channel) Islands,” Martin said. The courthouse is still in use, with cases heard all week, and is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free docent-led tours are held at 2 p.m. daily except Sundays, and also at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. To see more local history, visit the Old Mission, about a mile from the courthouse, and the Presidio. The Presidio is a Spanish military fortress founded in 1782 to protect the missions and settlers against attack. It is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and has both self-guided and docent-led tours. “I think it’s worth visiting because it’s the beginning of the Spanish presence in Santa Barbara,” said docent Joan Stewart. The Presidio is a nice walk — five or six blocks — from State Street, the busy, hip, Spanish-style downtown strip loaded with boutiques, pubs and restaurants. Many offer outdoor patio seating where the people-watching can’t be beat.

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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden: www.sbbg.org Santa Barbara Bowl: www.sbbowl.com Santa Barbara Courthouse: www.santabarbaracourthouse.org Lotusland: www.lotusland.org Old Mission Santa Barbara: www.santabarbaramission.org The Presidio: www.sbthp.org/presidio.htm Getting around A shuttle provides an inexpensive ride from beach hotels to any spot along the shopping district on lower and upper State Street. Public parking lots may be found throughout downtown. Don’t park illegally at the beach or to

Stearns Wharf and the harbor offer many nice seafood and steak restaurants with ocean views. Upper and lower State Street have plenty of casual cafes. Joe’s Café on lower State is a long-time local hangout, with a hopping bar and delicious American fare for dinner. The Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel is famous for its elegance. Guests are pampered at this exclusive 1927 oceanfront mansion near the Santa Barbara Zoo, and features a spa and golf. For more options, visit www.santabarbaraca.gov.

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seen One local architectural diva has had a makeover and history fans couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier. Crowds turned out to see the recently refurbished historic Padua Hills Theatre and Dining Room and to support Claremont Heritage, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic and preservation organization. To honor the 79 years of its existence and recent rejuvenation, a black-tie dinner was held to benefit the Heritage. Arteco Partners, owned by the Tessier family of Pomona, has been instrumental in the estimated $5 million refurbishing of this theater gem. Awards were presented to Arteco and Chantrelles Catering, the in-house caterers, as well as noted local historian and former Claremont mayor Judy Wright. Wright, who knows just about everything about the city, received the first Bess Garner Preservation Award for her continued commitment and dedication to all things historic.

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(1) Former Claremont Mayor Ellen Taylor, left, Jerry Tessier of Arteco Partners, Frank Chabre, Board Treasurer of Claremont Museum of Art, and his wife, Anne (2) Mary Garner Wolverton, left, Melia Napoli Bartosh, Jane Garner, Robert Garner Bartosh and Katie Wolverton Bartosh (3) Sheryl and Richard Lindholm (4) Dolores Gonzales (5) Karen, left, and John Neiuber, president of the Claremont Heritage Board of Directors, and Kathryn and Dan Wesley

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seen Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summertime and the living is easy at the beautiful Dinner at Sunset fundraiser for San Antonio Community Hospital Foundation. The intimate Red Hill Country Club affair featured dinner, dancing, jazz and opportunities to help the organization in its efforts to raise money for the much anticipated emergency department expansion and the addition of 92 new private patient rooms. Although one of the most important jobs of the foundation is to raise money for the hospital, garnering loyal support also is extremely vital for success. Foundation president Bob Gordon said he hoped the evening introduced the hospital to new friends and confirmed its status with loyal supporters. The 101-yearold San Antonio Community Hospital has been named among the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 100 by Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. And it also has earned the Everest Award for National Benchmarks.

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(1) Steve Eckerson, left, Sally Hoffman, Dr. Felice Loverso, Dr. Karl Schultz, Kathy Tully, Vince Leist, Steve Moreau and Mark Bertone (2) Marie Mackintosh, left, Leora Palessiro, Evelyn Richmond, Estelle Massingale, Sonny Ford, Miriam Warden, Judi Stewart and Linda Esquer (3) Ken and Joyce Goff are with Rene and Barbara Biane (4) Bryon Jackson, left, Laurie Mulhollam and Theresa and David Lock (5) Chris and Kim Wheeler, left, with Bonnie and Steve Scudder (6) Bob Gordon Photos by ken saltgaver

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seen Supporters of Inland Valley Recovery Services were treated to a tasty fundraiser courtesy of the Upland Foothill Kiwanis and the Landecena Family Foundation. The night was balmy in the courtyard of Upland City Hall, but the event was hot â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it was a chili cook-off, after all. Guests got to test delicious entries from 12 aspiring chili chefs as well as participate in line dancing and a silent and live auction. This was the fourth annual event designed to raise money to help individuals and families break the cycle of addiction while mending those with behavioral health conditions. Inland Valley Recovery Services is based in Upland. It provides programs and counseling for individuals battling substance abuse. The nonprofit has operated locally since 1962 and helps more than 4,000 people each year.

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(1) Hosts of the Upland Chili Cook-off (2) Lisa Sanchez (3) David Lykens, left, April Peters and Richard Watts (4) Brendon Brandt and his son, Kyle (5) Cal and Nita McElwain (6) The Upland Chili Cook-offâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main attraction Photos by Thomas R. Cordova

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(1) Shelter employees Angel Perez, Teresa Cox and Jane Kusaka (2) West End board member Anne Linquist and president Dale Namminga (3) From left, Sheryl and Ontario Mayor Paul S. Leon, Moses Rodriguez, Joseph Rowlette, HMC Architects principal Dan Benner, Ricardo Topete and Barbara Perez (4) Officer Ryan Clark and his K-9 partner Lacki of the Los Angeles Airport Police, stationed at Ontario International Airport (5) Janine Perry of Perry Design and Advertising and Suzanne Buquet of Helping Out Pets Everyday (6) Site plan prepared by HMC; proposed new buildings are in orange, and existing structures are in dark gray. Photos by frank perez

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There were plenty of colorful hot rods and delicious wines at the annual Wine & Cars Under the Stars fundraiser at Fairplex in Pomona. Guests entered the festivities through the historic Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and then walked out onto the Fairplex grounds decorated with sparkling lights and featuring a “drive-in’’ movie starring 1960s heartthrob James Darren. Many of the wines available for tasting were award winners in the annual Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition. The main focus of the evening, however, was raising money to help finance various educational programs overseen by the Foundations at the Fairplex.

(1) Carolann Stoney, left, Johnathan and Lisa Soiseth, Gerry Perry, Stephen Bitter and Lorry Hill (2) Jim Burke, left, Susan Dowler and Jim Henwood (3) Melissa Smith, left, Dennis and Cherrie Coleman (4) Janice Casillas, left, Teresa and Tony Delgado and John O’Donoghue (5) Kevin and Melanie Brooks, left, Paula Baldwin and Gary Flanagan (6) Guests sample wines during the fundraiser (7) Ann Morgan, left, Sarah and Art Ludwick and Steve Morgan Photos by james carbone

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You didn’t have to be a child to enjoy the third annual Walk & Roll for Casa’s Kids fundraiser at Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation in Pomona. The event was filled with food, music, activities, a children’s art auction and a lovely parade starring the children. It featured wagons, push strollers and wheelchairs. The fun Saturday morning festivities helped raise money to provide treatment for children who are faced with a variety of life challenges from autism to paralysis. This year, Casa Colina has provided 15,000 medical treatments. Also honored during the event was the Paul and Emilie Baribault family, long-time supporters. The family received the coveted Friend of the Children Award.

(1) Sophia, left and Bonnie Scudder (2) Andrew Robles with his parents, Dan and Malisa (3) Paul and Emile Baribault with their children Mollie, left, Ellie and Maggie (4) Participants line up for the third annual “Walk and Roll for Casa’s Kids” (5) Mark Warren with his son, Alex Photos by Thomas R. Cordova

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nonprofits | save the date Events July 25 – Concert Under the Stars fundraising gala, hosted by the Hafif Family Foundation, at the sprawling La Verne home of Herb and Kay Hafif. 5 p.m., also Aug. 1 and 8; $55; 909-624-1671. Aug. 1 – San Dimas PRCA Rodeo’s annual Ride for Life to benefit cancer research, support services and education. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; 8 a.m.; www.fairplex.com. Aug. 15 – American Cancer Society’s Sizzlin’ Summer Gala. Eagle Golf Club, 1800 Eagle Glen Parkway, Ontario; 6-10 p.m.; $100; 951-300-1223. Aug. 24 – 12th annual LeRoy Haynes Family Center Golf Classic. Red Hill Country Club, Rancho Cucamonga; 9 a.m.; $325 per golfer; 909-593-2581, ext. 581. Sept. 4 – Los Angeles County Fair Premiere Party with the theme “Gateway to Africa,” to benefit the Fairplex Education Foundation. Flower and Garden Pavilion, Fairplex, Pomona; 6 p.m.; $125; 909-865-4207. Sept. 9 – Game Day 2009 to benefit Steven’s Hope. Sierra Lakes Golf Club, Fontana, at

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