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Claremont eBuzz
AUTUMN-palooza!
Adventures and Your Favorite Oasis
So many adventures are ahead this Fall. Have you selected some of yours yet?
Oh, yes, you may find yourself coming and going a lot. This might be a very good time to reflect on some of your favorite places locally to simply enjoy while you kick up your feet. Where are yours - where is your favorite oasis?
Enjoy the end of Summer, getting back into the swing of things and looking forward to another awesome Autumn in Southern California.
Giggles and Cheer - AUTUMN-palooza time is here!
- Mindi Meader
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Header photo (above) taken at the Upper Pond and gate photo (below) taken at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden - Aug 2019 - by Mindi Meader
Psssst... I've just added more FUN PHOTOS from RSABG and new slides on the homepage at THE VIL CLARE...
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Special Events in September
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Claremont Village
WINE WALK
Visit over 40 Village businesses to enjoy WINE, BEVERAGE and FOOD tastings. Live entertainment at numerous sites. Be sure to purchase tickets in advance and avoid being left out of this annual party.
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Claremont South Village
BLOCK PARTY
The South Village Block Party is a free community event for Claremont residents. This pop-up event will take place in front of the historic Vortox building, 121 S. Indian Hill Blvd., on the site of the future South Village Development.
The event will feature a curated selection of the Claremont's cultural offerings including gourmet food, arts and crafts, local craft beer, and live local bands. We encourage everyone to walk, bike, take transit or carpool to the event.
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AMANDA CASTRO BAND Concert
Third Thursday . Sept 19 . 7-9pm The Whisper House in the Packing House
Enjoy great food, beverages, fun-loving people and fantastic high energy vintage jazz by the Amanda Castro Band!
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ROUTE 66 PARTY
Friday Sept 20 . 6:00pm DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Claremont
...a fun-filled evening benefiting Kiwanis-sponsored community projects throughout the year.
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Friday Nights LIVE! Now thru Oct 25 . 6-9pm
Free Concerts Weekly at 4 Village Venues
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Friday Sept 6 . 6-9pm
Village Square Public Plaza Michael Ryan & Sneeky Park Shelton Park High Strung Band - Blue grass Claremont Chamber Patio
Small Town Magic
City Hall Plaza The Burning Doors
(Tribute to the Doors)
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Friday Sept 13 . 6-9pm
Village Square Public Plaza
Dynamite Dawson - Soft rock
Shelton Park
The Dogs - Classic rock
Claremont Chamber Patio
Blues & Fries
City Hall Plaza Kathy Woolsy & Friends
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Village Square Public Plaza Doug Brooks and Friends Shelton Park
Silverados - Country, rock
Claremont Chamber Patio
David Hostetler - Guitar
City Hall Plaza dzuls
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Public Plaza Squeakin' Wheels Shelton Park Big Wednesday - Big band Claremont Chamber Patio Ana Maria de la Cruz City Hall Plaza SLO - Sounds of Light
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Venue Locations:
Village Square Public Plaza (adjacent to Laemmle 5 Theatres)
Shelton Park (N/E corner of Bonita and Harvard Aves)
Claremont Chamber Patio (205 Yale Ave between Second St & Bonita Ave)
City Hall Plaza (215 W. Second St - west of Harvard Ave)
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Photo taken at RSABG on August 29, 2019
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N. College Ave, Claremont /
Garden Hours Daily: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FREE RSABG ADMISSION: Monday Sept 9
Celebrate California statehood with free admission to California's Native Garden and discover why native plants make our state so special.
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Free Family Bird Walks
Conducted by Wild Birds Unlimited
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
Saturday Sept 21
8:00am - 9:30am
Free with pre-registration
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You never know what you'll see on your fun-filled adventures!
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Historic Claremont Village
Guided Walking Tour
First Saturday Monthly . Sept 7 10am-12noon
Meet at Claremont Depot, 200 W. First St.
Take a trip through time from way back when to here and now... Presented by Claremont Heritage.
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The Claremont Colleges
Guided Walking Tour
Meet at Seaver House, 305 N. College Ave.
Explore architecture and history at the world famous colleges... Presented by Claremont Heritage.
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Art Exhibitions - An Overview
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First Saturday Art Walk
Saturday Sept 7 / 6-9pm
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JOY McALLISTER Art Exhibition
Presented by Claremont Heritage.
OPENING RECEPTION - Sat Sept 7 - 6-9pm
Ginger Elliott Gallery / Memorial Park
840 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont FREE ADMISSION Exhibition continues thru Sept 27 / Mon-Fri / 9am-3pm (Enter via Garner House) CLOSING RECEPTION - Sun Sept 29 - 5:30-8:30pm
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Photo provided by Claremont Museum of Art |
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JAMES STROMBOTNE
Paints All He Can Imagine
Sept 6 thru Dec 1
Thurs-Sun 12noon-4pm*
*Admission fee
OPENING RECEPTION Sept 7 / 6-9pm
Claremont Museum of Art
Claremont Depot, 200 W. First St.
This exhibition will focus on the work of one of the few remaining active Claremont artists from the 1950 and 60s, an era sometimes referred to as Claremont's "golden age."
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Pressed in Time: Botanical Windows on a Changing World
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Art Gallery Enter via GIFT SHOP
Now thru October 27 / 10am-4pm / Free Admission
Exhibition illuminates the remarkable and invaluable plant collections of ten famous botanists of the 20th century. Plant specimens were collected between 40 and 115 years ago.
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Musical Theater at Candlelight Pavilion
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Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theatre
Now thru September 28
When former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker, each expects to be in charge, but what they don't expect is to fall in love. Based on the Warner Bros. film.
Rated PG-13
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Inland Valley Repertory Theatre presents
FUN HOME
Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theatre
Dinner is not served at these performances
Tues Sept 17 and Wed Sept 18
When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life.
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES
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Inland Valley Repertory Theatre presents PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theatre
Dinner is not served at these performances
Oct 23 / Oct 30 / Nov 5 / Nov 6
A play with music for the whole family, based on the 2004 novel. Through quick pacing and creative staging, learn the story behind the J.M. Barrie characters we know as Peter Pan, Tinker, Mrs. Darling, and Captain Hook.
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Sneak Peek at Events in October
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Claremont Educational Foundation presents:
Claremont Village CHOCOLATE WALK
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Claremont Village GHOST WALK
3 Days in 2019!
Fri Oct 11 & Sat Oct 12 . 6-9pm
Tickets are on sale NOW at Bert & Rocky's Beware: Purchase yours before they sell out.
$15 (cash and checks only)
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Things that Go Bump in the Night
Friday Oct 11 and Saturday Oct 12
5:30-9:00pm
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
Whooo comes out when the sun goes down?
Find out at this highly popular event where families can discover nature's nocturnal side!
Purchase tickets before they sell out.
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38th Annual Claremont
VILLAGE VENTURE Arts & Crafts Faire
Saturday October 26 .
9:00am-5:00
Rain or Shine / Free Admission
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Annual Claremont
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
3:00-5:00 / Trick or Treat in the Village
3:00-6:00 / Fun & Games at the Depot
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Farmers & Artisans Market
Every Sunday
8am-1pm
Harvard Ave. between First St. and Bonita Ave. / Claremont Village
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THE VIL CLARE -
Claremont eBuzz:
A Constant Contact
ALL STAR WINNER for 2018!
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by Mindi Meader
Postcards are available at
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- Birkenstock store in the Village
- Claremont Heights Postal Center at the VONS Center - Recently oodles more postcards have been added!
- Claremont Heritage in Memorial Park.
(Selection varies at each site. Photo shown taken at Birkenstock store includes double spinner with postcards, note cards and magnets.)
Claremont is a Beautiful Place to Be & See
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Thanks to You, Again!
March 2019:
This eNews has, again, just been named a
Constant Contact All Star.
THANKS to all of you, The Vil Clare eNews subscribers, for your wonderful interest in Claremont and The Vil Clare!
- Mindi Meader
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