Friday, May 15, 2009

As Usual, the Inland Empire Offers a Variety of Events

May 15, 2009

As summer approaches, the happenings seem to increase. I am picking a few, but will urge readers who know of others to hit the "comment" button" and log them in.

Opening at 11 a.m. today, the Chaffey Community Art Association is holding a fundraiser with live music at their gallery located in the historic Fillipi Winery, 12467 Baseline Road in Rancho Cucamonga. Entitled "Previously Loved Art Treasures Sale", The members of the association have donated paintings, ceramics and folk art items from their personal collections, The event is today, Saturday and Sunday. Info at 909-463-3733 or http://www.ccaamuseum.org/

In Riverside tomorrow, you can participate in a family bicycle rally sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Riverside. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Fairmount Park Picnic Shelter, 2601 Fairmount Blvd. in Riverside. Organized rides, a bike safety clinic, bike tune-ups and a children's helmet giveaway will be part of the event. There will also be refreshments and music.

Participation is free. http://www.rotarybikes.org/

Chino Planes of Fame Air Museum will be holding its 2009 air show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Chino Airport, 7000 Merrill Avenue in Chino. Gates open at 8 a.m. with admissions from $5 -$20. The show will feature aircraft from the past and present.

For all the historic homes and quilt lovers, the Citrus Belt Quilters will host a quilt show and a tour of 4 historic Redlands homes. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, vendors will sell food, drinks, gifts and wares. Tickets are $10 today at area craft and fabric stores or $15 tomorrow at the event. The show is at Smiley Park, 125 W, Vine Street in Redlands. http://www.citrusbeltquilters.org/

The Shakespeare Festival will be presenting a play at the Redlands Bowl Saturday evening.

Don't ever say again that there is nothing to do in the Inland Empire. I have only scratched the surface.

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