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COURIER Gallery 12.12.12
  • Keith Pohlman’s dogs Daisy and Farley are festively dressed for the holiday promenade on Friday in Claremont. The dogs were a popular distraction for shoppers Friday evening just before the tree lighting.

    Keith Pohlman’s dogs Daisy and Farley are festively dressed fo...

  • Lily Marrujo, 1, is not too happy to be on Mrs. Claus' lap while posing for a photo with her sisters Andrea and Sophia as well as their uncle, Eric Marrujo, Friday night at Claremont City Hall. Friday was the annual Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting cer

    Lily Marrujo, 1, is not too happy to be on Mrs. Claus' lap while...

  • An inflatable Santa welcomes visitors waiting to see the real Santa Claus on Friday during the annual Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting ceremony in the Claremont Village.

    An inflatable Santa welcomes visitors waiting to see the real Sa...

  • Kristin Cummings photographs her niece Kailee Cummings with Santa Claus on Friday at Claremont City Hall.

    Kristin Cummings photographs her niece Kailee Cummings with Sant...

  • Ben Wang, co-owner of Unique Jewelry and Gifts in the Village, decorates his business for the Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday.

    Ben Wang, co-owner of Unique Jewelry and Gifts in the Village, d...

  • Claremont Mayor Larry Schroeder introduces Santa Claus during the Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday at the Claremont Depot.

    Claremont Mayor Larry Schroeder introduces Santa Claus during th...

  • A group of children strain to get a look at Santa Claus on Friday after the city’s tree was officially lit up on Friday.

    A group of children strain to get a look at Santa Claus on Frida...

  • Singers with Moultrie Academy entertain the crowd outside Claremont City Hall of Friday during the tree lighting ceremony. The singers are part of a longstanding tradition on the steps of the City Council Chamber.

    Singers with Moultrie Academy entertain the crowd outside Clarem...

  • A few of the decorations on the Claremont holiday tree are illuminated by the stage lights during the tree lighting ceremony on Friday.

    A few of the decorations on the Claremont holiday tree are illum...

  • Claremont’s holiday tree lights up the night sky following the tree lighting ceremony Friday night in the Village.

    Claremont’s holiday tree lights up the night sky following the...

  • Get About driver Noureddine Bellili uses the wheelchair lift to help Bill Neal onto the bus Monday during an Enrichment Center Adult Day outing on Monday in Claremont. Mr. Bellili has been recognized by the staff at Enrichment Center Adult Day Program.

    Get About driver Noureddine Bellili uses the wheelchair lift to ...

  • Community Senior Services volunteer Fina Moya and Enrichment Center member Joe Benes share a laugh on Monday while waiting for their ride to the Blaisdell Community Center for lunch. Their driver, Noureddine Bellili, strives to make the trip as pleasant a

    Community Senior Services volunteer Fina Moya and Enrichment Cen...

  • Noureddine Bellili secures Bill Neal into a seat on Monday during an Enrichment Center outing on Monday in Claremont. Community Senior Services' Enrichment Center Adult Day Program gives older adults with mild to moderate dementia activities 3 days a week

    Noureddine Bellili secures Bill Neal into a seat on Monday durin...

  • Algerian native Noureddine Bellili arrived in America 17-years ago with only $500 and no real job leads. Since then he has worked hard to save money for his family in Algeria and bought a house for himself here in the United States.

    Algerian native Noureddine Bellili arrived in America 17-years a...

  • The buss driven by Noureddine Bellili leaves Pilgrim Place Health Services on its way to the Blaisdell Community Center for lunch on Monday in Claremont.

    The buss driven by Noureddine Bellili leaves Pilgrim Place Healt...

  • Rio de Ojas owners Ray and Terri Riojas, with their employee Christy Loun strive to provide an eclectic selection of goods, including many by local artists, at the Village area store.

    Rio de Ojas owners Ray and Terri Riojas, with their employee Chr...

  • Rio de Ojas co-owner Terri Riojas looks up at the shops sign while helping customers on Friday night in Claremont. The sign and some other displays inside the store were made by the Upland High School welding class.

    Rio de Ojas co-owner Terri Riojas looks up at the shops sign whi...

  • Rio de Ojas is festively decorated for the holidays including a Santa Claus in a sombrero and strings of colored lights. The shop is located in the classic looking brick building on the corner of Harvard and Bonita avenues adjacent to Colors 91711.

    Rio de Ojas is festively decorated for the holidays including a ...

  • A small collection of the interesting and unique items for sale at Rio de Ojas in the Claremont Village.

    A small collection of the interesting and unique items for sale ...

  • Gloria Killian and Daisy Benson admire a Christmas ornament recently while shopping at Rio de Ojas in the Claremont Village. The women have been friends for some time and enjoy the selection at Rio de Ojas.

    Gloria Killian and Daisy Benson admire a Christmas ornament rece...