OLM19 Spring Issue

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INSTRUCTOR Learn a
RECRUITMENT new skill or
find a new hobby!
Looking to share your talent or expertise with the
community? Why not become an Instructor with the Participate in one of 200 recreation
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Department? For more information call (909) 395-2020.
Call (909) 395-2365 for more information.
Participating Centers:
Applications are available at the Armstrong Community Center
Armstrong Community Center De Anza Community & Teen Center
Dorothy A. Quesada Community Center
1265 S. Palmetto Avenue Ontario Senior Center
Westwind Community Center

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LIBRARY STORDYATINCMEES&TI&ENXEYEVRETCINOTSES OVITT FAMILY COMMUNITY LIBRARY

215 E. C Street, Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 395-2004
10:00a – 9:00p Mon – Thur
10:00a – 6:00p Fri – Sat
1:00p – 4:00p Sun
[email protected]

STORYTIMES & (909) 395-2207 PAWS TO READ 5 – 12 YEARS

ONGOING PROGRAMS Dogs love books too! Practice your reading skills by reading

TODDLER TALES WALKERS – 2 YEARS to a therapy dog – they're great listeners.

This lap-sit story time will have your toddler learning pre-literacy Sat 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 10:00a – 12:00p
4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/18
skills through songs, books, art and play! Space is limited to 30

children starting in May. Ticketing begins at 10 AM. CREATIVITY CASA 9 – 12 YEARS

(No Story Time 5/27). Get your creative juices flowing! Come and create something

Mon 3/4 – 4/8, 10:30a – 11:15a cool that you can take home. Materials will be provided.
5/6 – 6/10
Wed 3/27, 4/24, 5/22 6:00p – 7:00p

ONCE UPON A CUENTO 0 – 5 YEARS MOVING AND GROOVING 5 – 8 YEARS

Let’s have fun in this bilingual story time – books, songs and Get your body moving with dances that make stretching and

rhymes in English and Spanish. Space is limited to 30 children fitness fun!

starting in May. Ticketing begins at 10 AM. Divirtámonos en Thur 4/4, 5/2 6:00p – 7:00p

esta hora de cuentos bilingüe – libros, canciones y rimas en CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: 2 – 5 YEARS
LITTLE LIBRARY LOVERS
inglés y español. El espacio está limitado a 30 niños a partir

de mayo. Los boletos se comenzarán a repartir a las 10 AM. In celebration of National Library Week bring your little ones

Tue 3/5 – 4/9, 10:30a – 11:15a to play and learn about all things library!

5/7 – 6/11 Fri 4/12 10:30a – 11:30a

BRILLIANT BABIES 0 – WALKERS FAMILY EVENTS (909) 395-2207

Your baby will learn social, developmental and sensory SENSORY FUN TIME FAMILIES

concepts in this interactive story time while listening to stories, This sensory story time for children with special needs and their

songs and rhymes. Space is limited to 30 children starting in families is filled with stories, songs and play!

May. Ticketing begins at 10 AM. Wed 3/13, 4/10, 5/8 4:00p – 5:00p

Wed 3/6 – 4/10, 10:30a – 11:15a
5/8 – 6/12

PRESCHOOL PREP 3 – 5 YEARS

Calling all preschoolers! Let's get ready for Kindergarten with

stories, songs and activities focused on early literacy concepts.

Space is limited to 30 children starting in May. Ticketing begins

at 10 AM.

Thur 3/7 – 4/11, 10:30a – 11:15a

5/9 – 6/13

THE HANGOUT 9 – 12 YEARS

You are invited! We’ll have stuff to do. Be loud. Eat snacks.

You do you!

Tue 3/12, 4/9, 5/14 4:00p – 5:00p

MAD LABORATORY 5 – 8 YEARS

At this super fun club, we’ll learn the hows and whys of the

world around us through science, technology, engineering

and math activities!

Mon 3/18, 4/15, 5/20 4:00p – 5:00p

POKÉMON CLUB 9 – 12 YEARS

Future Pokémon masters unite! Watch episodes, earn badges

and trade cards with fellow trainers – Let’s Go!

Wed 3/20, 4/17, 5/15 4:00p – 5:00p

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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FAMILIES SUPER SMASH BROS. TOURNAMENTS 13 – 18 YEARS TLDIABNNRYACTREOY&TSETXOERRYCTIISME ES & EVENTS
Can you handle the competition? Grab a controller and see if
Come enjoy a bag of popcorn and a movie that has been you can add your name to the winner’s score board!

thoughtfully selected by staff!

Wed 3/13, 4/10, 5/8 6:00p – 8:00p Thur 4/11, 5/9 3:30p – 5:30p

FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT FAMILIES SUMMER AT ONTARIO CITY LIBRARY 13 – 17 YEARS

Turn an evening of family bonding into a creative one filled with VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION, PART 1
Are you a teen ages 13-17, interested in volunteering this summer?
artsy activities. All materials will be provided. Come to one of these three orientations for more information!

Thur 3/21, 4/18, 5/16 6:00p – 7:00p

DREAMCATCHERS: PAJAMA STORY TIME FAMILIES Fri 4/12, 4/19 4:00p – 5:30p

Wear your jammies, bring a friend and enjoy this story time Tues 4/16 4:00p – 5:30p

with bedtime snacks and dreamy native flute songs. LIGHTSPEED TEEN TAKE OVER HIGH SCHOOL

Mon 3/25, 4/29, 5/20 6:00p – 7:00p STUDENTS

FAMILIES UNPLUGGED FAMILIES Take over the Lightspeed Makerspace and design, make or

Ditch the screens and get back to basics! Unplug and enjoy explore the different machines. Signed waivers required prior

quality time together. to participation.

Wed 4/3, 5/1 7:00p – 7:45p Thur 4/18, 5/16 4:00p – 5:00p

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: FAMILIES TRIVIA NIGHT FOR TEENS 13 – 18 YEARS

CAUTION: CONSTRUCTION PARTY IN PROGRESS Know it all? Prove it! Join us for an hour of trivia madness and

Dump everything and join us for some groundbreaking fun with try to become the know-it-all champion.

crafts, games and other family activities for National Library Week. Thur 4/25 4:00p – 5:00p

Thur 4/11 6:00p – 7:00p THE GREAT TEEN MICROWAVE BAKE OFF 13 – 18 YEARS
Put your microwave baking skills to the test and see if you’ll
DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS – DÍA DE LOS LIBROS FAMILIES reign supreme. Be warned - it will get tasty.

CHILDREN’S DAY – BOOK DAY

It’s time to celebrate children and books! Families come together Thur 5/23 4:00p – 5:00p

and enjoy activities, games and take home a free book! ¡Es

tiempo de celebrar a nuestros niños y los libros! ¡En familia, nos ADULT PROGRAMS (909) 395-2205

juntamos para disfrutar de actividades, juegos y libros gratuitos! A GOOD YARN: CROCHET AND KNIT CLUB 18 YEARS+
Make new friends! Learn from others with similar interests and
Sat 4/27 12:00p – 1:30p have lots of fun at the library.

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU FAMILIES

Use the Force at this annual event with crafts, games and live Wed On-going 6:00p – 8:00p

entertainment immersed in a galaxy far, far away. This program ADULT DROP-IN CRAFT 18 YEARS+

is held at Ontario Town Square. Drop by the media desk and request a craft bag with all the

Sat 5/11 12:00p – 3:00p supplies needed for a seasonal craft. While supplies last.

CHALK IT UP TO SUMMER FAMILIES Mon – Sun 3/1 – 5/31 Library Hours

AT ONTARIO CITY LIBRARY WRITING A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN 18 YEARS+

Summer at Ontario City Library is almost here! Celebrate Success starts with a plan. Learn how to craft yours with the Inland

the start of a new summer reading program with chalk art, Empire Women’s Business Center.

imagination and more! Wed 3/13 6:30p – 8:30p

Fri 5/31 3:30p – 5:30p CELEBRATING WOMEN’S 18 YEARS+

TEEN PROGRAMS (909) 395-2228 MILITARY HISTORY WEEK

ARTIST OASIS 13 – 18 YEARS Honor women veterans’ centuries-long service to our nation

Let your artistic side shine while you create, watch, or just talk by attending this Women Veterans Unity Group presentation.

art with fellow creative souls. Wed 3/20 6:30p – 8:30p

Thur 4/4, 5/2 4:00p – 5:00p CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: 18 YEARS+
PAPER TOWNS CRAFT

TEEN L.A.B 13 – 17 YEARS Create your own miniature paper town display or garland in
celebration of National Library Week. Materials provided while
Let your voice be heard, make a difference, and let the library supplies last.

know exactly what you want.

Tue 4/9, 4/23, 5/14, 5/28 4:30p – 5:30p Tue 4/9 7:00p – 8:00p

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LIBRARY STORDYATINCMEES&TI&ENXEYEVRETCINOTSES START YOUR OWN BUSINESS 18 YEARS+ CODING FOR ADULTS 18 YEARS+

Turn your great idea into a reality! An Inland Empire Women’s Understand the basics of coding with help from Lightspeed staff

Business Center representative will show you how. and online tutorials.

Wed 4/10, 5/1 6:30p – 8:30p Wed 5/15 6:00p – 8:00p

SPRINGTIME ORIGAMI 18 YEARS+ REIGN ACADEMY: 3D CAD DESIGN 101 18 YEARS+

Celebrate springtime by creating elegant origami flowers and Lightspeed staff will teach the basic steps to design a Reign-

animals to keep or give away. Materials will be provided while themed object using TinkerCAD that can be printed out on the

supplies last. Lightspeed 3D Printers.

Tue 4/16 7:00p – 8:00p Wed 5/22 6:00p – 8:00p

EDIBLE GARDEN BASICS 18 YEARS+

Learn the basics of growing your own food! Presented by

Master Gardener Tim Summers and Lynn Summers.

Tue 4/23 6:00p – 7:00p

SHAKESPEARE SPOKEN HERE 16 YEARS+

In this annual program, the Shakespeare Readers of the

Pomona Valley explore classical themes in their presentation

“Shakespeare’s Ancient World.”

Wed 4/24 7:00p – 8:00p

CRAFTING PAPER FLOWERS 18 YEARS+

Library staff will conduct a hands-on workshop about making

colorful, beautiful paper flowers for you to enjoy.

Tue 4/30 7:00p – 8:00p

TUESDAY NIGHT IMPROV CLASSES ‡ 18 YEARS+

Stand-up comedian Mike Cano presents a series of Improv

classes. You will laugh, cry and have fun with fellow classmates.

Registration is required.

Tue 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 6:30p – 8:30p

LIGHTSPEED MAKERSPACE CLASSES (909) 395-2220

CRICUT WORKSHOP 18 YEARS+

Create simple to complex cutout designs at your own pace using

a variety of stock materials and assistance from library staff.

Wed 3/27, 5/29 6:00p – 8:00p

REIGN ACADEMY: 18 YEARS+

FUN WITH LASER CUTTING

Design your own Ontario Reign-themed hockey puck or key

chain and then laser it into reality! Materials will be supplied.

Wed 4/3 6:00p – 8:00p

PERSONAL TECH THURSDAYS 18 YEARS+

Visit Lightspeed every 2nd and 4th Thursday each month for

general assistance using library programs and databases

with laptops and devices.

Thur 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23 4:00p – 6:00p

DIGITAL ARTS WORKSHOP 18 YEARS+

Bring out your inner artist with the Lightspeed iMac or Surface

Pro computers using Adobe Photoshop and Sketchbook.

Wed 4/17 6:00p – 8:00p

‡ Registration required at www.ontarioca.gov/registration

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COLONY HIGH BRANCH LIBRARY TLDIABNNRYACTREOY&TSETXOERRYCTIISME ES & EVENTS
3850 E. Riverside Drive, Ontario, CA 91761
(909) 395-2014

12:00p – 8:00p Mon – Wed

10:00a – 6:00p Thur – Sat | Closed Sun
[email protected]

FOR ALL PROGRAMS, CALL (909) 395-2256 TEEN PROGRAMS
STORYTIMES & ONGOING PROGRAMS
MOVIES & EATS 13 – 18 YEARS
TODDLER TALES ‡
WALKERS – 2 YEARS Come to the library for snacks, a movie and some laughs right

This lap-sit story time will have your toddler learning pre-literacy after school.

skills through songs, books, art and play! Registration is Fri 3/1, 4/5, 5/3 2:30p – 4:30p

required.

Thur 3/14 – 4/18 & 10:00a – 10:45a B.L.T. (BOARD OF LIBRARY TEENS) 13 – 18 YEARS

5/16 – 6/20 Be the change in your library! Become a B.L.T. member to earn

PRESCHOOL PREP‡ 3 – 5 YEARS volunteer hours and make decisions about teen programming.

Calling all preschoolers! Let’s get ready for Kindergarten with Thur 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 2:30p – 3:30p

stories, songs and activities focused on early literacy concepts. 4/18, 5/2, 5/16

Registration is required. PAINT LIKE THE BOSS 13 – 18 YEARS

Thur 3/14 – 4/18 & 11:00a – 11:45a Let’s get together and paint amazing vistas and landscapes!

5/16 – 6/20 Fri 3/22 2:30p – 3:30p

BRILLIANT BABIES ‡ 0 – WALKERS CRYSTALS & CLIMATE 13 – 18 YEARS

Your baby will learn social, developmental and sensory We can’t save the world in one day but let’s make some crystals

concepts in this interactive story time while listening to stories, and learn how crystals and climate are related!

songs and rhymes. Registration is required.

Fri 3/15 – 4/19 & 10:00a – 10:45a Fri 4/19 2:30p – 3:30p

5/17 – 6/21 SPA DAY 13 – 18 YEARS

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS When life is stressful, you need to treat yourself. Learn how to make

UNDER THE BIG TOP 2 – 4 YEARS DIY lip balm and bath bombs!

In celebration of the theatrical release of Dumbo, little ones will Fri 5/10 2:30p – 3:30p

test their tightrope skills, have their faces painted and craft an

elephant friend. ADULT & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

Fri 3/22 10:30a – 11:30a CRAFT CLUB 18 YEARS+

THINK GREEN FOR LITTLE ONES 2 – 4 YEARS Visit the information desk for your take home craft! There’s a

Honor Mother Earth and all of her natural treasures with hands-on new project every month.

learning, art projects and science experiments. Mon – Sat 3/1 – 5/31 Library Hours

Thur 4/25 10:30a – 11:30a DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 16 YEARS+

TWEEN PROGRAMS WITH RUBEN RODRIGUEZ

SPRING IT! S.T.E.A.M. FOR TWEENS 9 – 12 YEARS Local photographer, Ruben Rodriguez, will introduce students

Design a catapult and launch or eat some jelly beans in this to the use of the digital camera as a tool to create art.

Spring-themed engineering program for tweens. Tue 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 5:30p – 7:30p

Wed 3/13 4:00p – 5:00p 4/16, 5/7, 5/21

UPCYCLING FOR TWEENS 9 – 12 YEARS SIP AND PAINT 18 YEARS+

Every day is Earth Day! Learn about upcycling and make Enjoy light refreshments and sparkly non-alcoholic drinks during

something new from old T-shirts, CDs, cans, and other “junk.” our “Sip and Paint” night. Walk away with your own

Wed 4/17 6:00p – 7:00p masterpiece.

BUILDING BLOCKS: 9 – 12 YEARS Mon 3/18 5:30p – 7:30p

DISASTER CHALLENGE YARN TAILS 18 YEARS+

Show off your survival instincts in a disaster island building All yarn workers welcome. Join the fun by finishing a project

block challenge. The best structure wins a prize! or starting something new. Please bring your own supplies.

Wed 5/15 6:00p – 7:00p Wed 3/20, 4/17 5:30p – 7:30p
5/15

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LIBRARY STORDYATINCMEES&TI&ENXEYEVRETCINOTSES Friends of the Library.pdf 1 2/27/19 3:37 PM

FAMILY PROGRAMS

ARTISTIQUE MAKE AND TAKE FAMILIES

Stop in any time during this program to “make and take” an

art creation of your own!

Tues 3/12 5:30p – 6:30p

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: FAMILIES

LIBRARIES = STRONG COMMUNITIES

Come experience brain-building activities and get some inspiration

for making healthy snacks at home.

Wed 4/10 6:00p – 7:30p

DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS – DÍA DE LOS LIBROS! FAMILIES Become a Friend of
Ontario City Library
Come celebrate children and books on this day of diversity and and help support programs,
resources and more!
fun! We’ll read bilingual stories and enjoy cultural activities.

Tue 4/30 5:30p – 6:30p

CHALK IT UP TO SUMMER FAMILIES

AT ONTARIO CITY LIBRARY

Summer at Ontario City Library is almost here! Celebrate

the start of a new summer reading program with chalk art,

imagination and more!

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St. Patt y’sOntario Heritageʼs 3rd Annual �
GOLF TOURNAMENT
MOBILE
Friday, March 15
FRESH
Register online at ww.ontarioheritage.org By FSA

$$37500Early Registration Entry Fee Includes: Green Fees, Cart, Golfer Goody Bag, EVERY TUESDAY 12:00p - 12:45p
ppeerrson Banquet & Award Ceremony
Per 4 Ball “Additional Ways to Donate to Ontario Heritage” Ontario Senior Center
Longest Drive 225. E B Street
Putting Contest
Closest To The Pin Ontario, CA 91764

Any Questions or to RSVP please contact Joe Caskey at Mobile Fresh, a grocery store on wheels,
(909) 732-6352 or [email protected] combines the convenience of a corner
Please make check payable to Ontario Heritage and mail to: store with the selection and freshness
Ontario Heritage P.O. Box 1 Ontario, CA 917762 of a farmers market. Cash, Credit,
Debit and EBT Accepted.
Ontario Heritage is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization.
Call (951) 686-1096
Registration 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM |Tee Time: 8:00 AM Shotgun Start for more information

Whispering Lakes Golf Course

2525 E. Riverside Drive Ontario, CA 91761

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MUSEUM EXHIBDIATSNC&E TP&ERTEIEONXGYESRRTCACEIOTMSNSE ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORY & ART
225 S. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762

(909) 395-2510
12:00p – 4:00p Thur – Sun
www.ontarioca.gov/museum
[email protected]

EXHIBITS APRIL

DANNY LYON: MEMORIES OF THE SOUTHERN CIVIL ON THE DANCE FLOOR: LINE DANCING!
RIGHTS MOVEMENT Put on your dance shoes and join us for an evening dance class
Based upon Danny Lyon’s memoir, this exhibit brings together of line dancing! All levels of dance experience are welcome and
participants are encouraged to dress up! Prizes will be awarded
the photographs he took from 1962 to 1964 while traveling for best costumes. Space is limited. Reservations Required.

through the United States documenting the Civil Rights t. Thur 4/4 6:00p – 7:30p Free

Organized by art2art Circulating Exhibitions.

Thur – Sun 1/31 – 3/17 Free ONTARIO OPEN ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION
AND AWARDS CEREMONY
ONTARIO OPEN ART EXHIBIT Join us as we celebrate the fantastic array of artwork by local
The Ontario Museum of History & Art, Associates presents and regional artists. Juror awards will be presented by board
the Tenth Biennial Ontario Open Art Exhibit, a juried exhibit members of the Ontario Museum of History & Art, Associates,
of local artists showcasing contemporary work in painting, the nonprofit support group for the Museum. The juror will discuss
sculpture, mixed media, ceramics, and photography. selections and do a walkthrough of the exhibit. Award levels
include First, Second and Third Place, and up to 4 Honorable
Thur – Sun 4/11 – 6/9 Free Mentions. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Remarks and recognition will be at 1:30p to 2:15p.
EYE ON ONTARIO: A CHAFFEY HIGH SCHOOL
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Sat 4/13 1:00p – 3:00p Free
The Museum and Chaffey High School present a display
ONTARIO ARTS & CULTURE AWARDS:
of photographs by students from Chaffey High School. The CELEBRATING REGIONAL IMPACT
Join us for a biannual fundraising event of the Ontario Museum
exhibit’s theme will explore the changing community of Ontario of History & Art, Associates held on the grounds of the Ontario
Museum of History & Art that celebrates civic leadership in arts
through the perspective of youth. and culture of Ontario and the surrounding area. Reservations
Required.
Thur – Sun 5/2 – 6/9 Free

PROGRAMS

MARCH Thur 4/25 5:30p – 8:30p $75

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE COLLECTION:  MUSEUM EXPLORERS: CELEBRATE EARTH DAY!
JOHN S. ARMSTRONG AND THE ARMSTRONG NURSERY Explore the Museum’s Water Conservation Landscape with
John S. Armstrong arrived in Southern California from Canada a paper flower workshop with artist Linda Smith (1:00p to
in 1889, little did the 23 year old know he would go on to 4:00p), a guided tour of the garden (2:00p) and a workshop:
create the Armstrong Nursery empire. Join the Ontario Museum Growing Native with the Inland Empire Resource Conservation
of History & Art’s Curator of Collections Michelle Sifuentes to District (2:30p). Growing Native is a hands-on workshop where
learn about John S. Armstrong and the Armstrong Nursery. participants will plant seeds and learn how to care for them.
Reservations required. Families are encouraged to attend with children ages 5 and up.
Materials will be provided. Reservations Required.
Sun 3/24 2:00p – 3:30p Free

Sat 4/27 1:00p – 4:00p Free

GREAT ADVENTURE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: MAY
SPRING BREAK EDITION
Participants will explore art and science through gallery CHAFFEY HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBIT RECEPTION:
tours, garden explorations, dance, and individual and EYE ON ONTARIO
collaborative art projects. Participants will showcase their
projects with an exhibit for families and friends on Friday, Join us as we celebrate the display of photographs by students
March 29, 2019 (4:00p – 5:00p). Ages 8-12. Lunch will not
be provided. Please bring a sack lunch for each date. Seating from Chaffey High School. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres
is limited. Participants are required to attend all three sessions.
Reservations and application required. Please call or email for will be served. Remarks and recognition will be at 6:30p.
application at (909) 395-2510 or [email protected].
Need based scholarships available. Thur 5/2 6:00p – 8:00p Free

Mon 3/25 8:30a – 4:00p $60*
Wed 3/27 8:30a – 4:00p for 3
3/29 8:30a – 5:00p sessions
Fri

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PAINT AN EPIC SPACE CHARACTER: MAY THE 4TH THE DTMEIANUENNYSCETSUEOCM&ETNSEEXEHRIBCITSSE & PROGRAMS
WITH YOU!
Learn how to paint your favorite space character (from a galaxy

far, far, away) with artist Jessica Cruz. Materials will be provided.

Seating is limited. Reservations Required. Recommended for

families with children ages 5 and up.

Sat 5/4 10:00a – 11:30a Free

JAY LITTLETON BALL PARK: A COMMUNITY STORY
Ontario’s story is at bat with a program presented by the City
of Ontario’s Planning Department focusing on Jay Littleton Ball
Park’s history, a Historic Structure Report, and ties to Hollywood.
Learn about how residents can share their baseball memories
through an upcoming oral history project focusing on the rapidly
changing population and park use between the 1940s and
1970s.

Sat 5/18 2:00p – 3:30p Free

FREE

BALL PARK 59

A COMMUNITY STORY

SATURDAY MAY 18
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Ontario’s story is at bat with a program presented by the City of
Ontario’s Planning Department at the Ontario Museum of History &
Art focusing on Jay Littleton Ball Park’s history, a Historic Structure
Report, and ties to Hollywood. Learn about how residents can share
their baseball memories through an upcoming oral history project
focusing on the rapidly changing population and park use between
the 1940s and 1970s.

ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORY OF HISTORY & ART
225 S. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762

Gallery Hours: 12:00p to 4:00p I Thur to Sun

(909) 395-2510 I [email protected]
www.ontarioca.gov/museum

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ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS ONTARIO/CHAFFEY Upcoming Performances

Community Show Band March 31 at 4:00 PM
Beauty & Power
The Showband’s The British Fauré Requiem and more...
Greatest Hits Invasion Bethel Congregational Church UCC
May 13 at 7:30 PM
March 11 at 7:30 PM Ontario Town Square June 9 at 7:30 PM
Merton Hill Auditorium Summer Pops
Ontario Town Square
Doo-Wop Memorial Day
Spectacular III Concert Enriching our community and inspiring a love of music through
April 15 at 7:30 PM exciting live symphony performances, innovative programming
Merton Hill Auditorium May 27 at 10:00 AM
Bellevue Memorial Park and educational outreach.

Merton Hill Auditorium is located on the Chaffey High School Interested in joining the
Campus at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Fifth Street. For more Southland Symphony Orchestra?
information about the Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band visit Visit www.southlandsymphony.com
for more information about auditions.
www.showband.net

FREE ADMISSION SPRING 2019 EXHIBITS
Noon - 4:00p •Thur - Sun
January 31 – April 28, 2019
(909) 463-3733
217 S. Lemon Avenue M M & P-Line Gallery

Ontario, California The works of Millard Sheets, Milford Zornes and Phil Dike make
this exhibit. All three were very prominent in the mid-century
WWW.CHAFFEYMUSEUM.ORG
California Style movement that is still prominent today.
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February 7– March 16, 2019

Friday, Friday, Love That Day-South Gallery

Every Friday the Museum comes alive with artists working in the
Open Studio. They come together to create, to critique their work,
to laugh and enjoy each other’s company. We highlight the works

of Ralph Acosta, Lavina Blossom, Chris Bozar, Judi Christensen,
Carolyn Cunningham, Bob Dickson, Trish Franco, Susan Magill,

Janice Robinson, and Mary Jo Werner.

March 7 – May 4, 2019

Laura Barnes-Spotlight Gallery

Laura works in acrylic and woodblock prints using animals
for her subjects.

March 21 – May 18, 2019

Mid-Valley Arts League 66th Members
Exhibit and Honor Court-Main Gallery

Mid Valley Arts League’s 66th Members’ Exhibition is a juried
exhibition featuring an extraordinary body of work produced
by members of all levels. A wide range of subject matter, from
representational to non-objective will stretch your imagination and

satisfy your artist’s palette.

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Visit the Arts & Culture For more information, call or fill out a ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS
website to find upcoming Museum Volunteer application online.
events in the City of Ontario!
(909) 395-2510
ONTARIOARTS.ORG
www.ontarioca.gov/employment

GREAT 3/25/19

ADVEN 8:30a – 4:00p
TURE
3/27/19
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
8:30a – 4:00p
Spring Break Edition
3/29/19
Participants will explore art and science through gallery
tours, garden explorations, dance, and individual and 8:30a – 5:00p
collaborative art projects. Participants will showcase their $60 (for 3 sessions)
projects with an exhibit for families and friends on Friday, Need based scholarships available.
March 29, 2019 (4:00p – 5:00p). Ages 8-12. Lunch will not
be provided. Please bring a sack lunch for each date. ONTARIO MUSEUM OF HISTORY & ART
Seating is limited. Participants are required to attend all three
sessions. Reservations and application required. 225 S. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762
For more information or to receive an application (909) 395-2510 I [email protected]
please call (909) 395-2510 or email www.ontarioca.gov/museum
[email protected].

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ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

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April 25, 2019 ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

Ontario Museum of History & Art

5:30 PM | $75.00

OAAnCtariourwlttsau&rrdes:

Celebrating Regional Impact

Visit www.ontarioarts.org/awards for more information and to register. 63

225 S. Euclid Avenue | Ontario | California 91762

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CODMAMNCUENTI&ETTEIYENXEYESVRETCCEINOTSNSE

Now Accepting Applications for the

Independence Day Parade!

FOR: Floats, Bands, Individual Vehicles, Vehicle Groups, Marching Groups

and Equestrian Units

WHERE: Applications are available at the Armstrong Community Center

(1265 S. Palmetto Avenue) or online at www.ontarioca.gov/recreation

Early Bird Registration through April 5, 2019

Regular Registration: April 8 – May 10, 2019

For more information, please call the City of Ontario
Recreation & Community Services Department
at (909) 395-2020.

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TOT32NDANNUAL SATURDAY, MARCH 16 CTDIEOANENMNYCMTSEOCU&ETNNSEIETXYERECVIESNE TS

So ball Field @ Westwind Community Center
E. Riverside Drive

Check-in 9:30a; Event 10:00a - 11:30a
Girls and Boys 3 to 6 years as of March 16

Register online or walk-in and register at:
Armstrong Community Center
1265 S. Palmetto Avenue or

De Anza Community & Teen Center
1405 S. Fern Avenue

Deadline to register is Friday, March 8. Registration fee a er February 17: $15 per child; $19 non-residents. On your Mark- Get Set-GO! Join
the fun with Tot-sized track and field events and a Ninja Warrior style obstacle course. Commemorative T-shirt, awards, and refreshments will

be provided. For more information, please call the City of Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department at (909) 395-2020.

Bwithrthue Bncuhnny Hop along and join that bouncing Bunny for brunch,
crafts, games, an exciting egg hunt and more!

All Ages • Ontario Senior Center • E. B Street
Registration: Now open online or at the
Armstrong Community Center • S. Palmetto Avenue
Saturday, April 13 • 10 AM – 12 PM per person • per child years & under • Non-residents add

Hop along and join that bouncing Bunny for brunch, cra s, games, an exciting egg hunt and more! Children will be
divided by age categories to participate in the Egg-straordinary hunt. Pre-Registration is required. This is the spring’s
most popular event and space is limited, so sign up early. Due to limited space ALL attendees will be required to pay
the registration fee. For more information, please call the Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department
at (909) 395-2020.

ANNUAL TEA PARTY
SATURDAY, MAY 18
Ontario Senior Center • 225 E. B Street
1:00p – 4:00p | All ages! | $8 per person

Registration now open Online or at the Ontario Senior Center
225 E. B Street | (909) 395-2021

This intergenerational tea party features scones, fresh fruit and of course finger sandwiches to accompany the variety of teas. Pre-registration is
required. This is a popular program so space is limited. Due to limited space ALL attendees will be required to pay the registration fee.
For more information, please call the Ontario Senior Center at (909) 395-2021.

All KIDS TO PARKS DAY
Ages SATURDAY, MAY 18 | 10 AM – 12 PM

Discover the treasures Ontario has to offer by spending the day
at your local park. Community Center staff will be facilitating outdoor
games and activities.

*Anthony Muñoz De Anza Community *Dorothy A. Quesada *Westwind
Community Center & Teen Center Community Center Community Center
1240 W. Fourth Street 1405 S. Fern Avenue 1010 S. Bon View Avenue 2455 E. Riverside Drive
(909) 395-2622 (909) 395-2030 (909) 395-2300 (909) 395-2506

* Free swim skills assessment will be available

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PUBLIC EVENTS AT
ONTARIO CONVENTION CENTER

& ONTARIO TOWN SQUARE

MARCH 29-31 Starpower National Talent SUNDAY, MAY 12
Competition
APRIL 15-17 ALL YOU CAN EAT BRUNCH
APRIL 16 Coremark International
LIVE MUSIC
MAY 2-5 National Association for College
Admission Counseling LARGE PARTIES ARE WELCOME!
MAY 12
MAY 13 Hall of Fame Regional Dance FOR MORE INFORMATION
MAY 17-19 Compeition 2019
909.937.3000 | ONTARIOCC.ORG
Mother’s Day at Ontario
Convention Center 2000 E. CONVENTION CENTER WAY
ONTARIO, CA 91764
Cha ey Show Band Concert

Atomic Crush Comic Con Revolution

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT US!
ONTARIOCC.ORG | 800.455.5755

2000 E. CONVENTION CENTER WAY
ONTARIO, CA 91764

S U M M E RONTARIO RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES PRESENTS EventBOOK ofTHE ALifetime
SERIES
WEDDINGS, QUINCEANERAS & CELEBRATIONS
AT ONTARIO TOWN SQUARE
ONTARIO CONVENTION CENTER
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ONTARIOCC.ORG | 909.937.3000
Join us for live music, movies, free family fun,
games, food and vendors!

Concerts Every Wednesday
Starting May

Movies Every Friday
Starting May

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT US AT

ONTARIOTOWNSQUARE.ORG

224 N. EUCLID AVENUE, ONTARIO, CA 91762

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COMING
SOON!

MARCH 10 King of the Cage

MARCH 13-17 Cirque Du Soleil Crystal -
A Breakthrough Experience

APRIL 5 Los Angeles Temptation vs.
Seattle Mist

APRIL 13 Chayanne - Desde El Alma

APRIL 25-28 Disney On Ice

CRUISIN’ MAY 11 Mother’s Day Love Jam –
Keith Sweat, Isley Brothers,
SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2019 Jodeci, Ginuwine, Jon B

Two days of cruisin,’ contests, live music, MAY 17 Los Angeles Temptation vs.
delicious food and more on historic tree-lined Atlanta Steam

Euclid Avenue in Ontario, California. MAY 17 AMGEN Tour Start

This spectacular family friendly event is FREE to JUNE 10 Hillsong United
attend! Over 1,000 amazing classic cars, kids
activities, contests, shopping and more. JOIN THE EMPIRE TODAY!

Be the first to know about upcoming shows.

RREoGuIStTeE6R6YCOrUuRiCsLiAnSRSeICuCnAiRonTO.cDoAmY! “CHEER FOR YOUR HOME TEAMS THIS SEASON!”
800.455.5755

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ONTARIO REIGN HOCKEY AGUA CALIENTE CLIPPERS OF ONTARIO ONTARIO FURY SOCCER
ontarioreign.com nba.com/clippers/gleague ontariofury.com

GO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S
INLAND EXPERIENCE
& Explore the Outdoors
There is so much to see and do in Greater Ontario! Learn about upcoming events and
discover gems in your own home town. Our new website is available to all visitors
including meeting planners, families, and is a great resource for our residents looking to
answer the question, “What shall we do this weekend?”

Visit our California Welcome Center
located in Fashion Alley at Ontario Mills

GOcvb.org

800.455.5755

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FACILITIES RESDEARNVCAETIT&EOTEIENNXYE&SRTCCEMIOATSNSEP FACILITIES MAP
1. Armstrong Community Center  Combined Martial Science 11. Dorothy A. Quesada
1265 S. Palmetto Avenue 13611 12th Street, Unit A Chino Community Center
(909) 395-2020 (909) 224-1107 (Bon View Park)
1010 S. Bon View Avenue
2. Anthony Muñoz 5. Cypress Park (909) 395-2300
Community Center  3151 S. Cypress Avenue
1240 W. 4th Street 12. Gardiner W.
(909) 395-2622 6. Creekside Park Spring Auditorium
 Celebration Park 3151 E. Riverside Drive (Chaffey High School Campus)
2910 E. Merrill Avenue 1245 N. Euclid Avenue
7. CrossFit Kinnick
3. Center Ice Skating Arena 166 S. 2nd Avenue, Upland 13. Homer Briggs Park
201 S. Plum Avenue or 3550 E. Philadelphia 2099 S. Oaks Avenue
(909) 986-4231 Street #160 above Philadelphia
 Citizens Business (909) 983-4744
Bank Arena  14. Ovitt Family
4000 E. Ontario Center Parkway 8. The Dance Shop  Community Library
(909) 244-5500 1640 S. Grove Avenue, Unit A 215 E. C Street
(909) 947-2787 (909) 395-2004
4. City Hall / Conservation Park
303 E. B Street 9. De Anza Community Center Robert E. Ellingwood
(909) 395-2000 1405 S. Fern Avenue Model Colony History Room
(909) 395-2030 215 E. C Street
(909) 395-2206
10. Utility & Customer
Service Center

1333 S. Bon View Avenue
(909) 395-2050

ARROW RTE.

4th ST. BAKER RD.
VINEYARD AVE.
MOUNTAIN AVE. G ST. EUCLID AVE.
D ST. HELLMAN AVE.
C ST. PLUM ST. HOLT AVE. CONVENTION CENTER WAY
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PALMETTO AVE. VINE AVE. LEMON ST. GROVE AVE.

OAKS AVE. MOUNTAIN AVE. CYPRESS AVE. MAITLAND ST. VINEYARD AVE.
FERN AVE. PHILLIPS ST.

FRANCIS AVE.
EUCLID AVE. FRANCIS AVE.

RIVERSIDE DR. BON VIEW AVE. PHILADELPHIA ST.
CHINO AVE.
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15. Colony High Branch Library 22. Ontario Senior Center 28. Vineyard Park & School DTFAIEANECNNYILCITSETOCI&EETSNSEREXEESRECRIVSAE TION & MAP
3850 E. Riverside Drive 225 E. B Street 1400 E. 6th Street
(909) 395-2014 (909) 395-2021
29. Westwind Community Center
16. Jay Littleton Ball Park 23. Ontario Soccer Park 2455 E. Riverside Drive
1076 N. Grove Avenue 2200 E. Philadelphia Street (909) 395-2506

17. John Galvin Park 24. Ontario Town Square 30. Whispering Lakes
1072 N. Grove Avenue 224 N. Euclid Avenue Golf Course
2525 E. Riverside Drive
18. Ontario Museum of 25. R. Jack Mercer (909) 923-3673
History & Art Community Bandstand  World Elite Gymnastics
 225 S. Euclid Avenue C Street & Euclid Avenue 5300 Ontario Mills Parkway
(909) 395-2510 Suite 200, Ontario
26. South Bon View Park (909) 477-2600
19. Ontario Convention Center 2025 S. Bon View Avenue
 2000 E. Convention Center Way  Upland Music School  Not listed on map
(909) 937-3000 791 E. Foothill Boulevard  See pages 42-46
Suite H, Upland  See page 59 for CBBA Events
20. Ontario Ice Skating Center (909) 608-0213  See pages 58 for information
1225 W. Holt Boulevard  See pages 48-49 for event info
(909) 986-0793 27. Veterans Memorial
Community Center
21. Ontario Motor 1259 E. D Street
Speedway Park (909) 986-5847
915 N. Center Avenue

FACILITIES RESERVATIONS

ARCHIBALD AVE. Looking for a location to hold your next event? Through the Ontario Recreation
HAVEN AVE. & Community Services Department, many great venues are available during
6th ST. non-programming hours. Costs vary and are quoted only after an application
4th ST. is received. Reservation applications may be submitted up to 3 months in
CENTER ST. advance and must be on file at least 2 weeks in advance of the requested
INLAND EMPIRE DR. date. For more information, please call the Armstrong Community Center
(909) 395-2020orifinterestedinreservingspaceattheOntarioSeniorCenter,call
RD. (909) 395-2021.*CC is Community Center
AIRPORT DR.
JURUPA ST. Anthony Muñoz CC Softball/Soccer Banquet Meetings 1 Picnic 2
Armstrong CC Banquet Meetings 2
CEDAR DR. Celebration Park Softball/soccer Banquet Picnic 8
Cypress Park Softball/Soccer/ Meetings 1 Picnic 1
Dorothy A. Quesada CC Banquet Meetings 3
De Anza CC Gym Banquet Picnic 1

Homer Briggs Baseball Picnic 3
Park Softball/Soccer
ARCHIBALD AVE. Jay Littleton Ball Park Picnic 3
TURNER AVE. John Galvin Park Soccer
HAVEN AVE. Kimball Park Meetings 3
Ontario Motor Soccer
Speedway Park Softball Picnic 1
Ontario Senior Center Picnic 2
Ontario Soccer Park Softball/Soccer/ Meetings 3 Picnic 4
Veterans Memorial CC Gym
Vineyard Park
Westwind CC

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CITY OF ONTARIO I COMMUNITY MAGAZINE I SPRING 2019

Mayor Paul S. Leon•Mayor pro Tem Ruben Valencia

CITY OF ONTARIO Council Members Alan D. Wapner, Jim W. Bowman and Debra Dorst-Porada

OFFICIALS City Manager Scott Ochoa

City Clerk Sheila Mautz•City Treasurer James R. Milhiser

Ontario Culture Fest

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