Claremont youth center on spring break

The Youth Activity Center (YAC) will be closed this week, April 7-11 in correspondence with the Claremont Unified School District’s spring break. The center will reopen on Monday, April 14 and resume the regular operating hours of 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call the YAC at (909) 399-5360. Teens are invited to jump back in on Wednesday, April 16 for the Teen Committee meeting, held at 3:15 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. Each meeting is open to the public and the youth of the community are encouraged to attend and share any thoughts or concerns. 

Claremont seniors take the stage

The seniors of Mt. San Antonio Gardens retirement community will take to the stage starting this Thursday for the 11^th annual “Fabulous, Frivolous Follies” performance. Shows run at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 3 and at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5 in the Gardens’ Assembly Hall.

The Follies frenzy, a variety show first staged in 1997, spotlights acts by Gardens residents. This year’s presentation includes 14 piano, dance, recitation, chorus and humorous acts. Admission is free for all. To obtain good seats, early arrival is advisable. MSAG is located at 900 E. Harrison Ave. Driving directions and more information about parking can be obtained at (909) 624-5061.

Water the topic of discussion for tonight's Claremont council meeting

The water talk continues on Tuesday, March 25 with the Claremont City Council slated to take action on two significant issues surrounding the city’s potential water system acquisition. At 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall, 1775 N. Indian Hill Blvd., council members will discuss an environmental report evaluating the proposed water system acquisition.

The council will also take a vote to begin eminent domain proceedings for the attainment of the city’s water system. With a majority vote, the city would adopt resolution of necessity, setting into motion a six-month deadline to file an eminent domain lawsuit. Public comment is invited on both topics. Take a look at the environmental study or full council agenda on the city’s website, www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

Claremont Library hosts teen workshop

Claremont teens are invited to join artist Darlene Douthit for a program on Anime drawing taking place on Thursday, April 3 at 3:30 p.m. at the Claremont Library.

During this free program, young adults are encouraged to participate by using pencils, colored pencils, Tomboy brush-pens and sharpies. Ms. Douthit’s career spans more than 20 years, specializing in Japanese cartooning for the last 10 years. She currently teaches at the Redlands Art Association, Riverside Art Museum. She has taught teen anime workshops at the California State University of San Bernardino.

Seating is limited to space available. To reserve a space or for more information, call the library at (909) 621-49092. 

Input needed on Claremont Hills Wilderness Park Master Plan

City officials are seeking community input for the creation of the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park Master Plan. A meeting will be held on Monday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at Taylor Hall to hear local feedback addressing hillside usage, trail facilities, parking and environmental impacts. All are invited. Taylor Hall is located at 1775 N. Indian Hill Blvd. For more information, call (909) 399-5490 or visit www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

Claremont shops get in the St. Patty's Day spirit

Don your shamrock gear and celebrate the green holiday with a few Claremont favorites. 42nd Street Bagel Cafe will be serving up their doughy favorites, but with a St. Patrick's Day twist, bagels are colored green. 42nd Street is located at 225 Yale Ave. and is open until 5 p.m. today. 

Just down the street Somecrust Bakery is also getting in the spirit. Stop by for a shamrock or beer mug-shaped sugar cookie, Bailey's mousse or Sassy Lassy key lime pie. Other specialties also available. Somecrust, 119 Yale Ave., is open until 6 p.m. but hurry by because the goodies go fast. 

Pie Fest returns to Claremont this weekend

Today might be dubbed Pi Day—March 14 or 3.14—but the real celebration in Claremont takes place a day late. This Saturday Annika Corbin and the team from I Like Pie Bakeshop gather the community together again for the second annual Pie Festival, a delicious dedication to the crust-laden dessert. Guests will enjoy a Village fair with themed booths, music, a pie eating contest, pie baking contest, demos, apron parade and classes. A classic car display and pie recipe card hunt contest will also be taking place. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Claremont Depot, located on First Street between Yale Avenue and Harvard. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.claremontpiefestival.com or call (909) 621-5152. I Like Pie Bakeshop is located at 175 N. Indian Hill Blvd., suite 102B.