Inland Empire September-October 2011 Calendar of Events
September 11, 2011 – 6:00 PM: A Day of Remembrance in Downtown Fontana September 11, 2011
The Mayor and City Council invite the public to the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in Downtown Fontana on Sunday, September 11 from 6 to 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Memorial Rose Garden, located at 16822 Spring Street, Fontana, Ca, 92335.
All residents are invited to join the City of Fontana and the San Bernardino County Fire Department in honoring those who lost their lives ten years ago on September 11, 2001. The service will include guest speakers, a candle light vigil at sunset and a memorial slide show.
September 11 is also known as a National Day of Service. As part of the event, those who are eligible are encouraged to serve by participating in the LifeStream hosted blood drive from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Memorial Rose Garden. For more information on this event please call (909) 349-6946 or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, please visit www.LStream.org and click on the “Schedule a donation” link.
September 15, 2011 – 12:00 AM: Big Bear Film Festival
The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival attracts an average of 5,000 attendees to its scenic location yearly and will be celebrating its 12th anniversary at this year’s event; September 15th – 18th, 2011. Tickets can be purchased online at bigbearlakefilmfestival.com; at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center Box Office (39707 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315); or by phone: 909-866-4970. For more information about the festival call 909-866-3433 or email bigbearfilmfest@aol.com.
Come see why MovieMaker magazine named BBLIFF on of the 25 film competitions worth the entry fee!
September 16, 2011 – 1:00 PM: Free Flu Vaccinations Offered to Seniors
Free flu vaccinations will be provided to the first 100 seniors who participate in the health screening clinic hosted by Heritage Gardens Health Care and Retirement Centers and Arrowhead United Way on Friday, September 16, 2011, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The Health Screening Clinic will take place at Heritage Gardens Retirement Center, located at 25271 Barton Road, Loma Linda, CA 92354.
September 26, 2011 – 12:00 AM: Golf Tournament – Building a Generation; Redlands, CA 92373
Redlands Country Club
6TH Annual CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT for Building a Generation
Mission – to serve children and parents by providing personalized education, support, and connections to community resources, enabling them to become healthy and self-sufficient families.
http://buildingageneration.org/golftournament.php
October 8, 2011 – 10:00 AM: 2nd ANNUAL WALK-N-WAG-A-THON; Chino, CA 91708
West End Animal Shelter’s 2nd ANNUAL WALK-N-WAG-A-THON
Saturday, October 8, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to benefit West End Animal Shelter, a no-kill pet facility.
PRADO REGIONAL PARK
16700 S. Euclid Avenue
Chino, CA 91708
Bring your pooch(es) and join us for a 5K walk around beautiful Prado Regional Park to help raise funds for food and veternary services provided by the West End Animal Shelter for area orphaned pets!
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Walk Begins: 10:00 a.m.
$20 per adult registration (tax deductible); Children under 12, free
MONIES RAISED: 100% of money raised from this fundraiser will go towards housing, veterinarian services and feeding our 200 homeless dogs & cats at the shelter, as well as our “Save a Pet” rescue fund, which allows West End Animal Shelter to rescue adoptable dogs and cats from kill shelters and bring them to a safe-haven until they have been adopted.
EVENT DETAILS:
- 2ND Annual Walk ‘n’ Wag-a-thon “5K” Fundraiser - Guest Emcee KFROG 95.1FM DJ Heather Froglear!
- Saturday October 8, 2011 – registration begins 8:30a, Walk begins 10a
- Prado Regional Park, 16700 S. Euclid Avenue, Chino – Shelter A, Lot 7 ($10 park entrance fee applies)
- “RENT” a shelter dog to walk! – first-come, first-served
- Registration is $20 per adult. Children 12 and under are free, dogs on leash free (current license required)
- Cash/Check payment and registration will be same-day at the event. Additionally, registration forms are available to download at WestEndShelter.com.
- Help us raise more funds: Individuals are encouraged to secure sponsors for their participation in this walk by registering on FirstGiving.com or by downloading a pledge form at WestEndShelter.com. Join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WestEndShelter
If you don’t have a dog but would like to join in the walk, West End Animal Hospital will have dogs available for a minimum $5 donation.
Vendor booths, pet adoption, music and more!
909-947-3517
October 8, 2011 – 6:00 PM: Jazz Jam Benefitting the Fontana Boys and Girls Club!; Fontana
The Mayor and City Council invite citizens, business owners and community partners to the First Annual Mayor’s Jazz Jam. Mayor Warren is hosting the Mayor’s Jazz Jam and all proceeds will directly benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Fontana. The Jazz Jam will be held at the Fontana Community Senior Center on October 8, 2011 from 6pm to 11pm. It will be a night of great food, dancing and community. The tickets are $50.00 per person.
For more information about being a sponsor or for tickets, please contact the Boys and Girls Club of Fontana (909)822-4988 or BGCFontana.org.
