Happy New Year from the COURIER

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The Claremont COURIER news team would like to wish you and yours a very happy New Year! Just a reminder that City Hall will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 1, in commemoration of the holiday. City business will continue as usual on Wednesday. Keep a look out for the COURIER's first edition of the year this Saturday, January 5. Until then, happy 2013!

Weekend wellness workshops at Claremont's Hughes Center

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The Claremont Community and Human Services Department welcomes residents to partake in a selection of workshops offered at the Alexander Hughes Center this Saturday, December 15.

From 10:30 a.m. to noon, a $20 Fun, Fit and Fabulous workshop will help participants explore health and fitness values, clarify a health and fitness vision and set realistic and attainable goals. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the department will offer a $50 Laugh and Learn workshop focused on getting rid of anxious feelings in a social setting, teaching fun exercises to enhance communication, strengthen leadership and build confidence.

The Alexander Hughes Community Center is located at 1700 Danbury Road in Claremont. For more information, call 399-5490.

Claremonter's Superstorm Sandy efforts continue

Thanks to the community, Phebie’s Needle Art has received more than 200 scarves, hats and knitted accessories for the store’s recent Yarn Relief campaign, sending victims of superstorm Sandy a gift of warmth.

All items were shipped to the east coast last week to provide warmth to those who continue to struggle in the wake of the storm.  The Packing House yarn shop will continue to ship knitted donations to the relief efforts. Those interested in donating an item may stop by Phebie’s Needle Art, located on the second floor of the Claremont Packing House at 532 W. First St. For more information, visit www.phebies2.com or call 624-5250. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through 8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

  

Chamber hours changing for the holidays

For those interested in stopping by the Chamber of Commerce with guests during the upcoming holiday season, take note of the modified hours. 

The Chamber will be closed on December 24 and 25 as well as on December 31 and January 1. They will be open December 26-28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call the Chamber at 624-1681. The Claremont Chamber of Commerce is located at 205 Yale Avenue. 

Winter Guide out with variety of seasonal activities

Claremont's Winter 2013 Recreation & Activities Guide has officially made its way to Claremont doorsteps. Check out this season's list of classes, offered through February. For more information, call 399-5490 or view the guide online by visiting the city's website at www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

After Cyber Monday, comes Fair Trade Tuesday

After Back Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, Fair Trade Claremont invites the community to participate in Fair Trade Tuesday by purchasing items from a local Fair Trade provider. The Claremont Village features 29 Fair Trade merchants, providing items that are made with ingredients that were traded legally and provide fair wages to the producers in developing countries. 

For more information on Fair Trade, visit www.fairtradeusa.org. 

Talented senior volunteers sought

The Claremont Senior Program is looking for highly talented community-orientated individuals interested in sharing their passion with the community. Instructors and group leaders are sought to provide low-cost and/or voluntary activities for the Spring Quarter, which begins March 2013. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, November 30, 2012. For more information, contact Nancy at 399-5488.

Get moving with Claremont walking group

Enjoy a healthy habit exploring the outdoors in a fun, motivating, and social way by joining Get Walking Claremont, a community group that conducts walks around the Claremont neighborhoods. Walks are held on Tuesdays in the Claremont Village at 9 a.m., Thursdays at the Thompson Creek Trail at 8 a.m. and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month at the Wilderness Park at 7:30 a.m. For more information and meeting points, contact (909) 399-5488 or email getwalkingclaremont@hotmail.com. Scheduled walks are as follows: