A bee feeds recently in a flowerbed planted along the First Street median between Yale and Harvard in the Claremont Village. The dog days of summer have arrived in the inland valley with a nearly week long heat wave that is forecast to continue through the weekend. Tired of the heat? The first day of fall is only 53 days away. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
Claremont Craft Ales is celebrating its second year with over 20 beer selections on tap, food trucks and DJ. 12 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Claremont Craft Ales, 1420 N. Claremont Blvd. 204C, Claremont.
The Green Gypsie celebrates the “Bringing the Outdoors Indoors” at their two-year anniversary. Ten percent of sales will be given to Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. There will be a crafting table (kids are welcome but must be supervised). Refreshments, music, store discounts and an opportunity drawing for a Bluetooth Victrola Speaker ($350 value) will be held. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 19. 526 W. First St., Claremont.
Claremont restaurants will be serving special lunch and dinner menus at set prices during Restaurant Week, which takes place July 14 through 20. Visit claremontchamber.org and click on “Restaurant Week” for a list of participants and menus.
The sun peeks through the trees during sunset at Vail Park off of Grand Avenue in Claremont on Monday. The park is open, but the main soccer field remains closed for the next two weeks to finish summer reseeding. The weather in the Claremont area will remain normal this time of year through the weekend. That means sunny skies through the July Fourth weekend, with highs in the middle 90s and lows in the 60s. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
Claremont celebrates Independence Day with a pancake breakfast, Freedom 5000 5k/walk, flag raising ceremony, game booths, food booths, entertainment for all ages, family games, parade, fireworks and concert. Activities begin at Memorial Park at 7 a.m., the parade begins at 4 p.m. and fireworks show begins at Strehle Track at 6:45 p.m. COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
Claremont’s own Village Dance Arts presents 90 local ballet students in a performance based on the Russian folk tale, "The Snow Maiden." The show will take place at Citrus College at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21. $10 presale or $15 at the door. Pictured is Kaitlyn Wickler of Village Dance Arts.
Vom Fass invites guests to learn about the history of scotch, gain a better understanding of the regions of Scotland and taste six single malt, single-barrel scotches. The cost is $35 per person and guests must be 21 years or older to participate. Tickets will be on sale at Vom Fass, 101 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont or by calling the shop at (909) 399-0256. The event takes place Friday, June 20.
Stroll the Village and visit participating Claremont galleries for opening receptions, artist meet and greets, music and refreshments. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 6.
Claremont Community Foundation and Claremont Educational Foundation present the annual wine, spirits and craft beer tasting charity event. Sunday, June 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hotel Casa 425.
Berlin will perform live and do an in-store signing at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 at Rhino Records in promotion of their new album "Animal." Rhino Records is located at 235 Yale Ave., Claremont.
Claremont Heritage presents a closing reception for “Underwood & Underwood–Intersection: The Art and Architecture of Martha and S. David Underwood.” A silent auction will be held featuring original artwork, giclees and lithographs by Martha Underwood and other Claremont artists to benefit Claremont Heritage educational programs. Saturday, May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Ginger Elliott Exhibition Space at the Garner House in Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont.
Rick Shank and Virginia Ornelas dance to music performed by classic rock band The Answer at last year's Our Lady of the Assumption Fiesta in Claremont. In addition to live music, the Fiesta also features food booths, carnival rides and a beer and wine garden. Visit the OLA Fiesta this weekend: Friday from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. COURIER file photo/Steven Felschundneff
Julia Waters, left, Orin Waters, Maxine Waters, and Claudia Lennear sing “Love Lifts Us Up Where We Belong” Tuesday evening at Rose Hills Theater on the Pomona College campus. The performance followed a screening of the Academy Award winning film, “20 Feet From Stardom” that featured the Waters siblings and Ms Lennear. The film examines the lives of backup musicians during the 1960 and 1970s. Don't miss exciting events like this one. Keep updated each week by reading our 9-day calendar. COURIER photo/Helen Arase
