🐾 Bring the dog to Bonelli, and maybe a bento on the way home

The HNM Family Festival returns to San Dimas this Friday, and for many families across the foothills corridor, that is the first sign that the good part of spring has officially arrived. Three days, carnival rides, live music, bingo, and food booths on Bonita Avenue, it does not get much more San Dimas than that.

This week also brings news worth noting from Claremont, a bento box situation in San Dimas that has people talking, and a brewery anniversary in La Verne worth raising a glass to. Let's get into it.

The Gist: Claremont City Council approved $360,000 to extend a rental assistance program helping 202 households, many of them seniors and low-income residents, through December. The city also renewed a partnership with Tri-City Mental Health Services to expand mobile crisis response alongside police for behavioral health emergencies.

Why It Matters: For neighbors feeling the squeeze of rising rent, this is the difference between stability and uncertainty. At the same time, pairing housing support with crisis care shows a community trying to catch people earlier, before challenges turn into emergencies.

Leader of Men is the spring tune-up your spirit needs. As the local hills catch their color, it’s time to stop drifting and start driving your legacy forward.

• 12 monthly gatherings for raw, honest conversation
• Daily spiritual guides that build consistent momentum
• Direct mentorship from a veteran who understands the mission

From the Glendora morning mist to the Julian sunset, we are forging men of grit.

There’s a comforting simplicity at Teriyaki House that keeps people coming back. The salmon bento and chicken teri plates arrive generous, freshly made, and loaded with little thoughtful sides that round everything out. Dumplings, vegetables, and pickled extras turn each box into a full meal experience rather than just a quick bite.

Portions lean large, prices stay fair, and everything comes out hot and made to order, making the small wait feel like part of the payoff.

While most are coasting toward summer, The Leadership Course is inviting young men to step into a different kind of season: one built on grit, Scripture, and the quiet strength of the peaks above us.

• A steady, purposeful climb from curiosity to senior-year conviction.
• Blending spiritual depth with the resilience found on an expedition.
• Raising sons who know that the greatest leaders aren't the loudest.

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🎡 HNM Family Festival | Holy Name of Mary Church | San Dimas | 04/24–04/26 | More
Beloved weekend of rides, food, bingo, and lively family fun.

🐾 Paws 4 Pets Walk 2026 | Bonelli Park | San Dimas | 04/25 | More
Pet-friendly fundraiser with music, contests, and heartwarming community spirit.

🎓 Family Learning Conference | University of La Verne | La Verne | 04/25 | More
Free community celebration of arts, learning, and cultural connection.

🎸 19th Annual Rockabilly Festival | The Mounds, Pitzer College | Claremont | 04/25 | More
Live music, classic cars, and vibrant community festival energy.

🥋 California Grand Nationals | Citrus College | Glendora | 04/26 | More
High-energy martial arts competition focused on courage and growth.

🌿 ESSENTIAL Conference: Living Clean | Life Pacific University | San Dimas | 04/24–04/25 | More
A faith-filled weekend of renewal, joy, and uplifting connection.

🎸 Nineteen 89’s Reunion Show | Clubhouse 66 | Glendora | 04/25 | More
High-energy 80s and 90s hits built for dancing all night.

🎵 The Disassociation | Folk Music Center | Claremont | 04/25 | More
Intimate indie-lit performance blending storytelling and rich musical textures.

🍻 13th Anniversary | La Verne Brewing Co. | La Verne | 04/25 | More
Craft beer, live music, and festive brewery vibes all day long.

🎨 Rock Painting to Honor Mario Perez | University of La Verne | La Verne | 04/28 | More
Creative remembrance evening with art, food, and shared community memories.

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