Soroptimist International of Chino Hills/IE Tahoe Joe’s Fundraiser Nov. 2
Soroptimist International of Chino Hills raises scholarship money for graduating high school girls and grants for women continuing their education in our community. Help us, help them and enjoy a good meal! $20 per ticket. Your choice of Joe’s Steak, Wood Grilled Chicken or Sierra Mountain Ribs. All meals are served with mashed potatoes, green beans and your choice of soup or salad.
11am-10pm / Tahoe Joe’s Famous Steakhouse: 3968 Grand Avenue, Chino
www.sichie.orgWine and Music Event Fundraiser: House of Ruth Nov. 4
Join us for an evening of award winning wines, tasty bites, and amazing music featuring the talented Dynamite Dawson. Pouring out support for people in crisis. All ticket purchases will be processed as part of the Purple Purse Challenge. The donation will show as Crowdrise on your statement.
6-9pm / Doubletree: 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont
(909) 868-8007 / www.crowdrise.com

City of Ontario Yard Sale Week-end   Nov. 4-6
The City is pleased to announce an increase in the allowable number of yard sales per year from only two weekends to now quarterly sales. Yard sale permits are NO LONGER required.
(909) 395-2007 / www.ontarioca.gov/yardsale

Victoria’s Farmers Market   Nov. 4, 11 & 18
Every Friday, take a fresh approach to shopping. Local fresh produce, local flavors and edibles, grass fed meat, handmade arts & crafts.
10am-3pm / South Mainstreet, Victoria Gardens
(909) 463-2830 / www.victoriagardensie.com

Bark Around Ayala Park   Nov. 5
The City of Chino and Chino Valley YMCA present invite you to bring your pet and enjoy a tail-wagging good time. Agility Contest, Community Walk, Dog Fashion Show, Best Trick Contest, Little Dog Races, Agility Course, Pet Vendors and More! A special demonstration will be presented by Chino Police Department K-9 Unit.  All dogs attending must be on leaches and owner must sign a waiver to participate.
9am-12pm / Ruben S. Ayala Park: 5665 Edison Avenue, Chino
(909) 334-3258 / www.healthychino.com

Foothill Family Thrift Store Community Shopping Day   Nov. 5
Holiday decor, clothes, toys, shoes, housewares, books, jewelry and more! The mission of Foothill Family Shelter is to assure children and adults a future by helping them acquire skills that will enable them to maintain a home, job and at the same time develop the necessary self-esteem to function as a successful stable adult.
10am-6pm / 1250 W. Foothill Blvd., Upland
(909) 982-1785 / www.foothillfamilyshelter.org

Family Discovery Day: Día de los Muertos   Nov. 5
Celebrate Día de los Muertos through art workshops, live performances, a photo backdrop, and face painting for the whole family! Día de Los Muertos attire strongly encouraged – come dressed as a calaca (skeleton)! Free Admission.
12-5pm / Ontario Museum of History & Art: 225 South Euclid Ave.
(909) 395-2510 / www.ontarioca.gov

Upland Community Partnership for Youth Development Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser  Nov. 5
Join us for our 20th Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser! Proceeds support three neighborhood based after-school programs for Upland children.  Enjoy the fun…dinner, door prizes, silent auction items, entertainment, and a grand raffle prize.  Sponsored by the Upland Community Partnership for Youth Development.
5:30-8pm / Gibson Senior Center: 250 N. Third Avenue, Upland
(909) 931-4280 / www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us

OPARC Turkey Bowl   Nov. 5
The event is limited to 40 teams, so register your team ASAP! For only $35 per bowler, you’ll get a lane for 2 hours, shoes, dessert, a team photo and a chance at wonderful prizes. Come up with a team name and matching gear or costumes to compete for prizes.
12-3pm / Brunswick Zone:  451 W. Foothill Blvd., Upland
(909) 985-3116 / www.oparc.org

Spark Of Love Car Show & Toy Drive Kick-Off   Nov. 6
Classic cars, in a variety of shapes and sizes will be on display, hoping to take home a trophy as shiny as their chrome bumpers. Vendors, raffles, and live music will be on hand to entertain your whole family.  There will also be plenty of food around. The vehicle entry fee is $10, plus a $10 unwrapped toy. All toys collected during the event will be distributed locally, with the goal of keeping all donations in the City of Upland.
9am-2pm / Memorial Park – Atwood Kitchen, Upland
(909) 931-4100 / www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us

Let It Be the Holidays Charity Brunch Benefit   Nov. 6
Let’s kick off the Holiday season with a lovely day of shopping, raffles, the Holiday Tree Auction, our special “Surprise” raffle boxes, a special Cookie Contest and of course, a tasty brunch. Proceeds from this event benefit the families of children diagnosed with childhood cancer and other life-threatening illnesses cared for by The Let It Be Foundation.
11am-4pm / Los Serranos Country Club: 15656 Yorba Ave., Chino Hills
(909) 631-9161 / www.theletitbefoundation.org

Fall Bingo Bash   Nov. 7
Presented by the Chino Youth Museum. Enjoy a fun evening with dinner, bingo games, awesome prizes and great company! $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door. Includes dinner and ten bingo games. Tickets can be purchased at the Chino Youth Museum and the Chino Senior Center.
5:30pm / Brinderson Hall – Chino Fair Grounds: 5410 Edison Ave.
(909) 334-3270 / www.chinoyouthmuseum.com

Offer A Spark Of Love   Nov. 7-December
The Spark of Love Toy Drive collects new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for the underserved children in the community.  Last year, toys were donated to the Upland Fire Department by the truckload. The collection of toys continues through the last week of December. Toys may be dropped off at any Upland Fire Station.
(909) 931-4280 / www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us

Tip-A-Cop & Tip-A-Firefighter Spark Of Love Fundraiser   Nov. 9
The Fire Department gift toys, sports equipment, and gift cards to hundreds of underserved elementary school and junior high school aged children in the City of Upland each year.  Funds raised at this special event are used to bolster the amount of gifts the department purchases, and ultimately, the number of children whose holidays are brightened.
5-9pm / Oggi’s PIzza & Brewing Company: 1173 E. 19th Street, Upland
(909) 931-4280 / www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us

Celebrate Veteran’s Day with Your Upland Neighbors   Nov. 11
Enjoy the splendor as the community parade begins at 10:30am and travels from the Cooper Regional History Museum to the Civic Center courtyard. After the parade, please join us for a Ceremony of Remembrance at 11am and a BBQ to follow hosted by the Upland City Employees Association. Join the celebration of the men and women who made the choice to serve our country.
(909) 931-4280 / www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us

Rancho Cucamonga Veterans Day Celebration   Nov. 11
Join us as we pay tribute to and honor our Military Veterans. FREE pancake breakfast begins at 9am. Sponsored by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department, Kiwanis Club of Rancho Cucamonga, Oakmont at San Antonio Heights and Sandy Calcido, Align Insurance.
9am-12pm / Freedom Courtyard at Central Park: 11200 Base Line Road
(909) 477-2760 x8004 / www.cityofrc.us

Upland Chamber Tour De Foothills   Nov. 12
Secure your spot in the ride that defines our southern California lifestyle and celebrates our mountains.  This year’s Tour is a two-part event featuring a bike ride and a walk.  Choose from the family ride, 31-mile, 62-mile, or 100-mile ride.  The walk is open to everyone and utilizes the Pacific Electric Trail.
5:30am / Downtown Upland
(909) 204-4465 / www.uplandchamber.org

Tour De Brew Official Post-Tour Festival   Nov. 12
Sip on samples from local breweries and wineries.  Shopping and fun await in the Vendor Village and mustic will keep you rocking all day.
12-6pm / Cooper Regional History Museum
(909) 204-4465 / www.uplandchamber.org

Founders Day Community Parade   Nov. 12
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is gearing up for the City’s Birthday Celebration with the annual Founders Day Community Parade – and you’re invited! This year’s parade is themed – “Celebrating Fun & Games.” Come out to see local businesses, schools, youth groups and other organizations “Celebrate Fun & Games” and perform to wow the crowd. Other attractions throughout the morning include food vendors, crowd entertainment, and community information booths.
9am / Day Creek and Foothill Boulevards to Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter
(909) 477-2760 / www.cityofrc.us

Kids Club Presents The Sawdust Factory   Nov. 19
Kids will create their own one-of-a-kind woodcraft. $5 per child for craft. Space is limited so reserve your spot.
1-3pm / Montclair Place: Food Court
(909) 626-2442 / www.montclairplace.com

Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & 1K Kiddy Trot   Nov. 24
Funds will help the Upland High School’s Boys and Girls Cross Country Team. Prizes awarded to overall finisher – male and female. Medals will be given to the 1st place finishers in each age category of the 5K Run/Walk.
8am / San Antonio Park: 24th St. & Mountain Ave., Upland
(909) 931-4280 / www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us

Upland Home for the Holidays Home Decorating Contest   Nov. 28
All entries must be received no later than Thursday, November 15th. Judging dates to be announced. This is a FREE contest.  Entry forms may be obtained at the Upland Recreation Division Office. The decorating categories include: Neighborhood (A minimum of three houses), Humorous, Lights Extravaganza and Originality.
(909) 931-4280 / www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us