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This month, the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center (11780 Arrow Rte.) is celebrating 20 years of caring for animals and the community. Since opening its doors, the Center has helped more than 62,000 animals find loving homes, reunite with their families, or receive the care they needed, creating a lasting impact across the city.

This milestone would not be possible without the dedicated staff, volunteers, foundation members, and community partners who support the Animal Center’s mission every day. Together, they help deliver programs that make a difference, from foster care and adoptions to spay and neuter services, veterinary care, and the Community Cat program, which has served more than 6,000 free-roaming cats.

Over the years, the Animal Center has continued to grow its impact through the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care Foundation, youth programs like Pet Cadet, veterinary internships, and partnerships with local organizations that help more pets find safe, loving homes.

As the Animal Center celebrates this 20-year milestone, staff remain proud of the impact made over the years and look forward to continuing to provide compassionate care and innovative programs that support animals and the community who love them.



To view animals available for adoption, click the button below.

Reimagine classic stories with high-energy hip hop, vibrant visuals, and uplifting messages for audiences of all ages with GRIMMZ Fairy Tales at Lewis Family Playhouse (12505 Cultural Center Dr.). Bringing Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, Hansel & Gretel, and many more to life, it’ll be the show that gets kids dancing in their seats and parents nodding along! Performances take place on Saturday, May 16, at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Then, comedian and creative powerhouse—and Saturday Night Live's first-ever Latina cast member Melissa Villaseñor brings a breath of fresh, funny air that is far beyond sketch comedy. This is the kind of comedy that stays with you. Experience a night that connects, inspires, and completely cracks you up. Don't miss this unforgettable night on Friday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m.

Get your tickets today at LewisFamilyPlayhouse.com or click the button below. 

As the season comes to a close, we thank you for being part of an incredible year of performances and community moments. Keep an eye out for the 2026–2027 season announcement coming soon—exciting things are on the way, and we can’t wait to share them with you. 

Join us this Memorial Day for a meaningful morning of remembrance and reflection as the City hosts its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, at 9:00 a.m. in Freedom Courtyard at Central Park (11200 Base Line Rd.). 

This special gathering honors the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We will also recognize and pay tribute to Gold Star families, whose strength and resilience continue to carry forward the legacy of their loved ones. 

This year’s ceremony will include the dedication of the Gold Star Memorial Monument—a new community tribute honoring fallen service members and their families.  

All are invited to come together in gratitude and remembrance as we honor our nation’s heroes.

Every May, the City of Rancho Cucamonga proudly celebrates Business Appreciation Month—honoring the hard work, dedication, and invaluable contributions of our local businesses. From family-owned shops to innovative startups, these businesses are the backbone of our community—creating jobs, fueling economic growth, and making Rancho Cucamonga a vibrant place to live, work, play, and shop.  

Throughout the month, there will be many events and programs designed to celebrate Business Appreciation Month including: 

• Workshop with Joel Greene, IE Explorer - Wednesday, May 13 
• BERT: Emergency Business Plans & Exercises - Wednesday, May 13 
• Annual Spring Swing Golf Tournament - Monday, May 18 
• Small Business Development Center Workshop - Tuesday, May 19 
• Business Connection Network Lunch - Thursday, May 21 
• BERT: Terrorism, Crime, Cybersecurity & Safety - Wednesday, May 27 
• Business Appreciation Mixer - Thursday, May 28 

Are you interested in having your business featured on the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Economic Development Facebook page? Register your business to be added as a Business Appreciation Month Social Media Spotlight by clicking the button below.

For more information on Business Appreciation Month, please contact our Economic Development team at 1-909-477-2750 or email us at ChooseRC@CityofRC.us.

Let’s come together to break the stigma, raise awareness, and encourage open conversations about mental health. Taking care of your mind is just as important as your physical health. 

Below are a few simple ways to support your mental wellness:

• Take time for yourself: journal, meditation, or taking a few deep breaths to reset. 
• Stay connected: talk with friends and family. 
• Get active: even a short walk can boost your mood. 
• Be kind to yourself: give yourself grace on hard days. 
• Seek help if needed: you are not alone. 

Let’s support one another and build a community where mental health matters. To view mental health resources, visit CityofRC.us/mental-health or click the button below.

The Summer Reading Program is a free reading program encouraging children, teens and adults to read throughout the summer and earn virtual badges, fun incentives and tickets for raffle drawings. Summer reading is important for all ages—it helps prevent learning loss over the summer months and fosters a lifelong love of learning.

The Summer Reading Program runs from Tuesday, June 2 through Saturday, July 18. To register and track your weekly reading, visit rcpl.beanstack.org on your computer, click the button below, or download “Beanstack Tracker” on your Android or iOS phone. For detailed Summer Reading Program instructions, visit the Library’s website.  In addition to logging your reading hours, you can sign up to receive personalized reading recommendations based on the titles you log. 

The Library will also host weekly programs for children, teens, and adults. For program details, please visit our website by clicking the button below.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @rcplib. 

Randall Lewis Second Story and Beyond® (12505 Cultural Center Dr.) is excited to announce expanded summer hours. From Tuesday, June 2 through Tuesday, August 18, the center will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. With summer approaching and families looking for fun educational activities, Randall Lewis Second Story and Beyond® is thrilled to be able to offer an additional day of service. 

Be sure to follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts at @secondstoryandbeyond. 

For ticket information, please visit our website at secondstoryandbeyond.org or click the button below.

May is Wildfire Awareness Month! History has shown that it’s not a matter of if a wildfire will threaten our community, but when it will happen again. Now is the time to make your home and family resilient during a wildfire:  

• If you live closer to our foothills, create a defensible space around your home that includes low growing plants with high moisture content. 
• Remove dead branches or trees, clear weeds and dry vegetation from around your property. 
• Roofs and eaves are vulnerable to flying embers in a wildfire, so be sure to clean your rain gutters and inspect your attic roof vents for proper installation and integrity.  
• Create and practice an evacuation plan with your household, especially if something happens while people are away from the home.  

In addition to preparing our community for wildfires, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District holds annual wildfire training exercises with state, federal and neighboring agencies. These collaborative trainings help strengthen relationships and refine strategies and tactics for an effective response.  



When firefighters and the community work together to be prepared for wildfire season, we can mitigate the risk of a wildfire before it happens!