👻 This Scoop’s got spooky strolls, soulful gifts & surprises inside

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Spooky might be the star of the season, but we’re also keeping an eye on the quieter things: a local real estate shift, a college ranking update, and a beautiful art event that brings people together.

Life here is full of contrast: sweet, sometimes loud but mostly wonderfully lovely.
This newsletter aims to capture all of it.

In today’s Scoop:

🎁 Feel-Good Finds in La Verne
🎓 Claremont’s Campus Bragging Rights
🖌️ Sips, Spirits & Creative Sparks
👻 Where the Halloween Spirit Shines

🍷 Ghouls Just Wanna Have Wine

2142 3rd St, La Verne, CA

Third Street Wine Shop, downtown La Verne’s coziest little haunt, is celebrating Halloween in true sip-worthy style. From Oct. 30–Nov. 1, swing by for their “Little Wine Shop of Horrors” event and treat yourself to a Spooky Trio tasting: three devilishly good pours paired with seasonal bites.

Then on Oct. 31, grab a seat on the porch, raise your glass, and watch the costumed chaos of trick-or-treaters parade by. It’s festive, friendly, and frightfully fun. Learn more here.

🕊️ Impact meets the fairway.

On November 10th, tee off with For Freedom Outreach at San Dimas Golf Course, and help raise $95,000 to fund marriage camps, men’s scholarships and global expansion.

• Play a round and connect with fellow mission‑driven men

• Sponsor a hole or tee sign and put your business front‑and‑center

• Volunteer or join us for dinner only; everyone belongs

👉 Register to play, sponsor, volunteer or attend dinner. To know more about this Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament, click here.

Thank you to our local sponsors who help make this newsletter possible 🙏

👻 A Halloween night that feels like home

522 W 1st St, Claremont, CA

Studio Claremont has a way of turning art into connection. Run by sisters Nicole and Marbella, the Latina-owned studio hums with energy: paintbrushes clinking, kids giggling, parents chatting in the corner.

This Halloween, they’re hosting a pottery-painting movie marathon from 4–8 PM, complete with classic spooky flicks and a cozy creative buzz. Come as you are, costume or not; it’s the kind of night Claremont does best. Learn more here.

The candy bowls are almost empty and the leaves are falling, but the real estate market’s still full of surprises! Around Glendora, La Verne, San Dimas, and Claremont, homes are fewer but prices are climbing; and that mix is opening quiet opportunities for thoughtful buyers and sellers.

🍁 Curious where you fit in? Schedule a quick 15-minute chat and let's talk!

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🎁 La Verne’s Alternative Faire Brings Giving to Life

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The Gist: Handmade crafts, baked goods, and global gifts will fill the La Verne Church of the Brethren on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the annual Alternative Gift Faire. Visitors can shop local art, enjoy treats, and even give “alternative gifts” by donating to charities in a loved one’s name. Representatives from groups like Habitat for Humanity and Heifer International will be on hand to share how each purchase makes a difference.

Why It Matters: It’s a heartwarming way to start the holiday season and support meaningful causes. Read more here.

🎓 Claremont Colleges Shine in National Rankings

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The Gist: The Claremont Colleges are once again standing tall on the national stage. All five undergraduate campuses, including Pomona, landed among the nation’s top 50 small colleges in Forbes’ 2025–26 rankings and earned high marks in the latest U.S. News & World Report list for liberal arts institutions.

Why It Matters: The strong showing highlights Claremont’s reputation for academic excellence and close-knit campus life: bringing pride to both the colleges and the wider community that calls them home. Read more here.

🧡 Village Halloween Walk | Glendora Village | Glendora | 10/31 | More
A fun-filled Halloween stroll with trick-or-treating, crafts, train rides, and character meets.

🎃 Halloween Trick or Treat in Old Town | Mainiero Square | La Verne | 10/31 | More
A safe, family-friendly afternoon candy walk through with local merchants and more!

🎇 Festival of Lights | United In Him Christian Fellowship | San Dimas | 10/31 | More
Invite friends & family for a 2 ½-hour evening of light and fellowship.

🎭 FestivArts by CLMA | Padua Hills Theater | Claremont | 11/02 | More
A day of art, music, and local flavor featuring artist Sandy Garcia and dozens of creators.

🎃 90’s Halloween Bash | Magnolia Bistro & Wine Bar | Claremont | 10/31 | More
A throwback Halloween night with live 90s music, costume contest, and spooky eats!

🎧 Halloween Haus Party | Mozwell | Claremont | 10/31 | More
Late-night Halloween bash with DJ Adira, spooky cocktails, and costume fun till 1AM.

🎸 Groovy Tunes Live | Glendora Continental | Glendora | 11/01 | More
Join San Gabriel Valley’s top classic-rock band playing four hours of danceable hits.

🎖️ ULV Veterans Day BBQ | ACVSS | La Verne | 11/01 | More
Veterans, alumni & guests gather for food, conversation, and community at this cookout.