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Happy Labor Day weekend, Foothills! Hope you get a little extra time to relax, enjoy some good food, and maybe squeeze in one last summer outing.
There’s plenty happening around town if you’re looking for something to do, from vintage cars and farmers markets to live music and family-friendly events. We’ve also got a few local stories worth knowing about. So before you head out for the long weekend, catch up with what’s happening close to home:
🐻 A bear family climbs to safety in La Verne
Photo Note: Image generated for illustrative purposes to capture the scene
The Gist: A mother bear and her two cubs are safe after getting trapped inside a concrete water tank at Marshall Canyon Regional Park in La Verne. The trio squeezed through a tiny 1-foot opening and were stuck for over 12 hours before a hiker spotted them on Aug. 29. First responders launched "Operation Care Bear," widening the gap and lowering a ladder so the scared animals could climb out on their own.
Why It Matters: It is a heartwarming reminder of the wonderful wildlife sharing our mountain trails and how quickly our local first responders step up. Thanks to a quick-thinking hiker and the L.A. County Fire Department, a scary situation turned into a happy ending for our local forest neighbors.
🧠 A $400,000 bet on more local therapists
The Gist: Claremont nonprofit Uncommon Good has launched a behavioral health stipend program backed by a $400,000 grant from Pasadena's UniHealth Foundation. It covers up to $40,000 in training costs for 10 to 15 professionals over two years, with the goal of adding marriage and family therapists and licensed clinical social workers in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. MED Program Director Eric Santizo, who came up through the nonprofit's own Connect to College program, is running it.
Why It Matters: Both counties are short on therapists and social workers, part of a shortage the state has been tracking since 2025. This is a local organization trying to fix a local piece of it. For more info:
Your Foursome Could Help Restore a Marriage This December.
For Freedom Outreach's 3rd Annual Golf Tournament tees off at Red Hill Country Club on December 7. It's their only fundraiser of the year, with a goal of $125,000 to fund couples camps, scholarships for men in need, training camps, and new RGM Book Studies restoring generational masculinity across the community.
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🌮 Crafted from grandmother's recipe book
110 N San Dimas Ave, San Dimas
Origen is a neighborhood extension where family recipes shape the menu.
Settle in for a volcanic molcajete, slow-simmered menudo, or a clay bowl of siete mares rich with seafood broth. From chilled coctel de camarón at breakfast to evening mariachi tunes, the space leans refined yet effortless. Grab a table for crispy mojarra, velvety pollo con mole, or sizzling fajitas any day from nine to nine.
Restoring Generational Masculinity, One Book Study At a Time.
Modern discipleship got reduced to curriculum. The Leadership Course brings back the real thing: brotherhood, mentorship, and older men walking younger men through Scripture and real life. Their goal is 10,000 men through RGM Book Studies. If you're ready to lead or grow, there's a seat for you.
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🎁 Treasure hunts that serve a higher purpose
2575 B Street, La Verne
Hillcrest Thrift Store opens its doors Mondays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon, where dedicated volunteers stage the shelves and run the register.
Starting today, September 3, the seasonal Christmas boutique opens alongside the usual browsing. Every single dollar raised flows into the Hillcrest Benevolence Funds, directly helping local seniors who have outlived their savings. For those looking to lend a hand, coordinator Leslie Duran welcomes new volunteers.
Twenty Years In Real Estate Taught Me This: Strategy Beats Experience.
After more than twenty years in real estate, here's what I've learned: the best decisions come from strategy, not just experience. Selling, inheriting a property, relocating, or buying an investment? You don't need another sales pitch, you need clarity. That's why I created the Real Estate Strategy Center: ninety minutes to build a custom plan around your goals, finances, and timeline. No pressure, no obligation.
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📖 Dahl's World of Wonder | Public Library | Glendora | 09/03 | More
Immerse children in the imaginative and quirky literary universe of Roald Dahl.
📚 Baby Story Time | Helen Renwick Library | Claremont | 09/05 | More
Songs and board books for the pre-walking crowd. Free.
🎵 Thy Will Be Done | Bonita Center for the Arts | San Dimas | 09/06 | More
Choral worship and soulful sacred music filled with hope and reflection.
🥬 Farmers & Artisans Market | Claremont Village | Claremont | 09/06 | More
Bustling market with fresh regional produce, crafts, and friendly neighbors.
🔭 Teen Astronomy Club | Bidwell Forum, Public Library | Glendora | 09/08 | More
Space science with Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers. Ages 10 to 17.
🍅 Farmer's Market | Glendora Village | Glendora | 09/09 | More
Local produce, artisan foods, and lively community connections.
🌸 California Biodiversity Day Free Day 2026 | California Botanic Garden | Claremont | 09/13 | More
Bilingual activities, behind-the-scenes tours, and hands-on native plant discovery.
🚗 Blast From The Past Car Show | Legends | Glendora | 09/04 | More
Vintage automobiles parked downtown with nostalgic retro social energy.
🏛️ Walking Tour of Historic Village | Claremont Depot | Claremont | 09/05 | More
Guided stroll discovering architecture, rich stories, and iconic town landmarks.
🛍️ First Saturday Sales | Pilgrim Place | Claremont | 09/05 | More
Books, vintage treasures, plants, and fresh morning donuts.
☕ Coffee Hour | SD Chamber of Commerce | San Dimas | 09/08 | More
Early morning community dialogue hosted by Motiv8 Rehab.
💃 Beginners Tap Dance | Joslyn - Weinberger | Claremont | 09/08 | More
Rhythmic movement class exploring footwork routines in a joyful atmosphere.
🌮 Sunrise Social | El Merendero | La Verne | 09/09 | More
Delicious food, coffee, and business talk before the day gets away from you.
🏙️ Open House - People Movement Project | Bidwell Forum | Glendora | 09/10 | More
Civic drop-in previewing future corridor improvements and mobility plans.
✂️ Ribbon Cutting Celebration | The Bungalow | San Dimas | 09/10 | More
Celebrating a fresh local venue opening with neighboring professionals.
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