The Grapevine is back! If you previously subscribed to receive the Grapevine by mail, be sure to check your mailbox. If you have not subscribed to receive a printed copy, a digital flip book is available online, or stop by a City facility to pick up a copy to stay up to date on upcoming events, programs, and classes coming your way in 2023.

You can sign-up to receive a print copy of future Grapevine publications to be mailed to your home three times a year by clicking here. In order to receive your FREE copy of the Grapevine, you must be a Rancho Cucamonga resident and a subscriber.

Printed copies of the Grapevine are available at the following City Facilities:

• City Hall (10500 Civic Center Drive)
• Central Park (11200 Base Line Road)
• RC Sports Center (8303 Rochester Avenue)
• Archibald Library (7368 Archibald Avenue)
• Victoria Gardens Cultural Center & Biane Library (12505 Cultural Center Drive)

Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? How about gifting that special someone an experience to learn and grow!

It's always great to learn a new skill. Whether you're interested in playing a sport, learning a new dance, or enjoy arts & crafts, our class programs offer a wide variety of offerings sure to enrich and engage residents of all ages.

Click the button below to register now and skip those long lines at the stores. 

What do palm trees and snowflakes have in common? Holiday fun! Grab your gloves, your boots and sunglasses because on Saturday, December 10th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Central Park (11200 Base Line Road), we are hosting a tropical holiday celebration! 

This new event will feature a snow play area, music, treats, crafts, and of course, a photo opportunity with Santa. Join us as we send Santa off to his tropical vacation to rest up before he gets extremely busy! 

Plus! Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters will be in attendance accepting toys for our annual Spark of Love Toy Drive. We welcome new, unwrapped toys and sporting goods for children under the age of 15 until December 25th.

Frequently Asked Questions: (Additional details available here)

Do I need a wristband to enter the snow play area to watch my kids? 

No. Seating and space for parents near the snow play areas will be available to take photos if they’d like and to keep a close watch on their children. Wristbands for adults, are only required if you plan to participate in the snow play or on the sled run individually. 

What activities can I do if I do not have a wristband? 

Individuals without a wristband can enjoy crafts, food vendors, and photos with Santa.

Join the Lewis Family Playhouse at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center for some amazing holiday entertainment! #TheArtsLiveHere 

On Wednesday, December 21st, Jazz lovers from all around won’t want to miss one of Smooth Jazz’s most highly anticipated holiday traditions! #1 Billboard charting artist Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait For Christmas” tour will kick off featuring Vincent Ingala, Lindsey Webster and Adam Hawley. 

Give The Gift of a Live Performance! 

From beloved family classics to world-renown musical favorites like STOMP, In The Heights, The Ugly Duckling, and Manhattan Transfer, there is something for everyone on your holiday shopping list! 

Visit LewisFamilyPlayhouse.com for the full schedule and check entertainment gifts off your holiday list with our upcoming 2023 season! 

Spreading holiday cheer to our furry friends!

The Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center is hosting its annual Santa Paws Adoption event on Sunday, December 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event will feature select animals available for adoption, opportunities for pet pictures with Santa, a bake sale, adopt-a-plant, and more at the RC Animal Center (11780 Arrow Route).

Don't know what to read this winter? Need help finding the perfect book recommendation? Try NoveList!  

NoveList is one of the many online resources we have available for our library users. It’s an easy-to-use site where you can search for books by theme, subject, age group, genre, and more! Just follow the suggested links to find dozens of options to choose from. 

Are you in the mood for a dramatic historical saga? We’ve got it! Do you want an action-packed thriller? Oh, yeah, it’s there! The list of options goes on and on! 

NoveList also provides links to explore celebrity book clubs, authors, media, diversity, and many more search ideas you might wish to try.  



So dive into NoveList, enter your library card number, and enjoy a good book today! 

It's that time of year again! The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District and our Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters’ Association are honored to be supporting the Spark of Love Toy Drive. All seven fire stations and City Hall are accepting new, unwrapped toys and sporting goods for children ages 15 and under, until Sunday, December 25th.

THANK YOU to our incredible #RCcommUNITY for always helping with this great cause and making a difference in your neighbors’ holiday season.

For more information, please visit www.RCFire.org or click the link below. 

Did you know more than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles?   

According to the National Fire Protection Association, two out of every five decoration fires occur because decorations are placed too close to heat sources.  

We all enjoy decorating our homes to create that magical, festive environment during the holidays. However, your Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District wants you and your loved ones to remain safe this season by following fire-prevention safety tips! 

To learn more about how to remain safe this holiday season, click the link below.

Take Home COVID-19 test kits and vaccines are available at the RC Family Resource Center (9791 Arrow Route) Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PCR Tests are no longer available at this location. If you are in need of a PCR Test, visit http://sbcovid19.com/ to find a location.

Additional COVID-19 testing services are available in Rancho Cucamonga behind the Terra Vista 6 Cinemas, (10701 Town Center Drive), where a COVID-19 mobile clinic is available Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. COVID-19 therapeutics are also available at this location for those that have tested positive for COVID-19.  

During the holiday season, hours of operation are subject to change. Stay connected with the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health for general COVID-19 information and details on testing or vaccination by visiting the County’s COVID-19 webpage.     

Residents of San Bernardino County may also call the COVID-19 helpline at 1-909-387-3911 for general information and resources about the virus. The phone line is NOT for medical calls and is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.