🎻 Frozen, Wicked, and a 150-acre move

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The air is finally getting that crisp, clear bite that makes a morning hike at Marshall Canyon feel like a total reset. If you are looking to hide from the chill instead, we found a spot in Glendora that will let you use your healthcare savings for a massage.

This week is all about balance. We have high-energy karaoke in La Verne and quiet bird walks in Claremont. Whatever your speed is, there is a seat at the table for you.

The Meat Cellar has reimagined the historic Wolfe’s Market building into a sophisticated, neighborly hub where craftsmanship takes center stage.

Anthony and Sara Villegas have created an atmosphere that feels like a shared living room for the community, complete with a full-service butcher counter.

The honey-butter cornbread muffins set a high bar, but the dry-aged Wagyu (so tender it yields to a spoon!) and the garlic-infused mac and cheese are the true icons here.

The Leadership Course is more than just a program; it’s a multi-year rite of passage rooted right here in our community.

• A deliberate 4-stage path of spiritual growth
• We lean into Christ-centered hard work
• We’re training sons to be servant-leaders

The quiet corner of Lotus Health and Wellness Center has gained quite a reputation lately as a neighborhood favorite for holistic care.

It is a relief to know that massage therapy is now officially recognized as healthcare here, allowing the use of HSA and FSA cards for everything from therapeutic bodywork to prenatal sessions.

Between the gentle acupuncture and the specialized ear coning, there is a steady sense of calm that lingers long after you leave.

As the January frost clears and we look toward the peaks, it’s time for a straight-shooting look at our local market, not headlines, just the data-driven truth from our own backyard.

The market was flat in the back half of the year, but it hasn’t stalled. Like Foothills, it remains grounded and resilient.

Sellers don’t win by waiting for a thaw, they win by positioning correctly from day one.

The Gist: The Claremont Symphony Orchestra hosts its annual Concert for Young People this Saturday at Bridges Hall of Music. Guest conductor Matthew Keating leads the performance featuring student soloists Kayla Chong and Alexander Vance. The afternoon program balances classical masterpieces by Haydn and Beethoven with popular favorites from Frozen and Wicked.

Why It Matters: This free event celebrates the remarkable talent of our local youth and makes professional orchestral music accessible to every neighbor. Join the audience at 3:30 p.m. on January 31 at 150 E. Fourth St.

The Gist: Eight Bonita Unified teachers received over $3,300 in total funding from the Rotary Club of La Verne. These individual mini grants, ranging from $150 to $500, support new hands on projects like outdoor play areas and sensory STEAM trays. Local educators at Grace Miller Elementary are already planning to use the funds for gardening tools and building blocks that help children learn through play.

Why It Matters These funds directly help our teachers bring specialized, creative tools into the classroom that wouldn't otherwise be possible.

Leader of Men is your 12-month rite of passage to restore men as Kingdom leaders in our homes, our churches, and across the Foothills.

• A Year of Intentionality: 4 immersive mountain retreats
• The Iron Sharpens Iron Way: Daily spiritual disciplines
• A Narrow Path: We are only accepting 20 men for the launch

🧶 Yarn in the Yuccas | California Botanic Garden | Claremont | 01/30 | More
Creative fiber arts gathering surrounded by the quiet beauty of native succulents.

📚 Smarty Pants Storytime | San Dimas Library | San Dimas | 01/30 | More
Interactive early literacy activities featuring rhythmic songs and engaging picture books.

👑 Cinderella: Enchanted Edition | Bonita Center for the Arts | San Dimas | until 02/01 | More
Performance of the beloved family musical in a state-of-the-art theater!

🦅 Sunday Bird Walk | California Botanic Garden | Claremont | 02/01 | More
Gentle morning exploration spotting local feathered residents among the winter blooms.

🎭 Bring A Friend Week | TBE Academy | Glendora | 02/02-02/07 | More
Share the spotlight with friends through inclusive singing and group instrument lessons.

🧗 Marshall Canyon Morning Hike | Marshall Canyon Trail | La Verne | 01/30 | More Invigorating wooded trail trek with crisp air and sweeping valley views.

🎸 Rock Star Karaoke | La Verne Brewing Co. | La Verne | 01/31 | More
Step onto the stage for high-energy vocals and local craft beer.

💌 Valentine's Card-Making | Judging By The Cover | San Dimas | 02/01 | More
Guided creative session crafting two handmade cards with textured papers and die-cuts!

👟 Run for Fun Meetup | California Botanic Garden | Claremont | 02/03 | More
Group run or social walk along scenic native plant trails.

✂️ Ribbon Cutting: Meraki Now, Inc. | 205 Yale Ave | Claremont | 02/05 | More
Community celebration for a compassionate organization with festivities.