January 2010 Archives

After Ashley Argota performed at today's B.I.G. Expo, there seemed to be a small teen star convention going on backstage. Carlos Pena of the new Nick show, "Big Time Rush," Nick Purcell of "The Troop" and Brittany Curran of Disney's "The Suite Life on Deck" and daughter of Ray Romano on TNT's "Men of a Certain Age" hung out waiting for Ashley.

"They shoot right next to us," Pena said of the cast of "True Jackson VP. "So we go over and prank them and stuff."

Percel and Curran also work on sets next store, so all have become good friends.

This was Argota's fourth year of working with the girl scouts.

"Hopefully they'll bring us back to perform next time too," Pena said.

So cute! Hundreds of girl scouts are shouting "Ashley! Ashley!" They're so excited to see her.

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Ashley Argota, a.k.a. "Lulu" from Nick's "True Jackson VP" sings to hundreds of fans at the Girl Scout's B.I.G. Expo Saturday.

She's started off with "Hot Topic," singing to screaming girls surrounding the stage.

After finishing the first song, Argota pulled up a stool to talk to the crowd.

This year we've been really busy shooting the new season of "True Jackson" and it's really busy with school. As you guys know, everything changes. It can be hard but really great too," Argota said, and then began singing, "Everything Changes."

Then came Argota's signature song, "Dreams Come True," which got the kids all back to their feet.

I'm at the Believe In Girls expo, presented by the Girl Scouts of the San Gorgonio Coucil, at the Ontario Convention Center and it is PACKED. CEO Jessica Lawrence said 3,700 pre-sale tickets were purchased and plenty more are being bought at the door.

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Malaysia Rogan, 5, of Riverside tries on a fireman's helmet and goggles at the first annual B.I.G. Expo at the Ontario Convention Center on Saturday.

The days activities include more than 150 exhibitors booths, workshops and special guest appearances by "True Jacson VP" star Ashely Argota. Keynote speakers Jess Weiner, from Dove's Self-Esteem Project and modeling company owner Ben Barry both spoke this morning.

What do the scouts like about today's event?

I talked to a group from the 875 troop and they're excited to see Argota, love hanging out with friends and enjoy learning new things.

What's great about the Girl Scouts in general?

"We get to help people," said Summer Burton of Colton. The troop makes cards for sick people, seniors and U.S. troops.

"We also make 'happy socks' with catnip and stuffing and give them to cats in shelters," said Lyndi Johnson of Riverside.

Now we're hanging out and waiting for Argota to take the stage in about 10 minutes.

Mt. San Jacinto College's second annual gala, "An Evening With Our Stars" is coming up on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards in Temecula.

Jennifer Aspen

Among the night's activities will be a student talent competition that's getting a celebrity host. Jennifer Aspen, a.k.a. Kendra Giardi on FOX's "Glee," will be one of five judges reviewing MSJC student performers competing for a scholarship from the MSJC Foundation.

Other judges include Jeff Stone, Riverside County Supervisor; Bob Madden, morning host for KATY101.3 FM radio; and Gerry and Rosie Wilson, owners of Wilson Creek Winery.

Prior to "Glee," Aspen has been a series regular on FOX's "Party of Five," ABC's "Bob Patterson" and NBC's "Come to Papa." She has also had guest-star and recurring roles on "Friends," "CSI," "Grey's Anatomy," "Boston Legal" and "The Closer."

"We are excited that Ms. Aspen will join our second annual gala," said Kristine DiMemmo, interim executive director of the MSJC Foundation. "The annual gala is the Foundation's signature event to raise student scholarships, faculty grants and other charitable activities that support the college and its students."

The formal event, which is black tie optional, includes dinner, a silent auction and dancing to the sounds of "Splash!" - a high-energy lineup of four vocalists and a six-piece horn and rhythm section. The group has performed at the Rose Bowl and during the premiere of Denzel Washington's "The Titans."

Tickets for the gala cost $150. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. to purchase tickets or for more information call 951-487-3170 or visit www.msjc.edu/gala.

Families will get some free college education coaching from UC Riverside's Copernicus Project, a program dedicated to promoting math and science education.

The "CoperniKids' Families for Success" workshop series will take place Feb. 8 and 22 and March 8 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the César Chávez Community Center in Riverside. The workshops are free and open to students in grades K-12. Pizza and refreshments will be served.

Professionals from UC Riverside and other area universities and community colleges will participate in each workshop.

The Feb. 8 workshop will be dedicated to the study of science, the Feb. 22 workshop will be dedicated to engineering and the March 8 workshop will be all about technology.
Each night will include presentations, interactive activities and information on financial aid assistance, grants, scholarships and more.

The workshops are funded by a donation from the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation and the UC Riverside Graduate School of Education. On-site registration is available or reservations can be made at 951-827-4973.

Nearly two years ago Colton resident Ashley Argota began working on the pilot of a new Nickelodeon show called, "True Jackson VP." It was the 15-year-old's first television experience and she really didn't know what to expect. She was just excited to be there.

The show premiered in Nov. of 2008 and has been a hit ever since. New episodes air Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and most weeknights at 6:30 p.m.

Now age 17, Argota works every week on the set of the show, playing the part of Lulu, assistant and best friend to the show's namesake, True Jackson, played by Keke Palmer.

"Things have been amazing," Argota said. "It's a lot more hectic than I'd imagine - even though I knew it would be busy."

Written by guest author Dianne Bright:

Dianne Bright
Guest Author

Teach your kids to share at a young age. By implementing the basics about sharing with your 3, 5, and 7-year-old children, you are preparing them for a happier childhood. While kids don't initially feel like letting a sibling or a friend use their special toy, they quickly realize that sharing results in lots of fun. Besides, if kids don't learn to share at a young age, they're likely to grow into selfish adults. And selfish adults are no fun. You've heard the adage "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" right? So, keep it simple and teach your little angels to share right from the start.

Sometime during the course of this year my youngest became a reader. My daughter has been a reader for a few years, but I am thrilled both kids now enjoy books so much. I absolutely love the temporarily glazed look in my daughter's eyes when she surfaces from a story and is acclimating to the outside world again - a sure sign of a true book lover.

Both kids are young, so we're still talking pretty simple plot lines. But there are some great books out there! I remember loving the "Nancy Drew" and "Hardy Boys" series, "Baby-sitter's Club" and the "Ramona Quimby" books.

Today, my kids are into "Junie B. Jones, the "Magic Treehouse" series, the "Seekers" and "Warriors" series, "Captain Underpants" and the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books. Oh and anything about "Star Wars" or "SpongeBob."

I'm sure there are a lot of other great ones out there, so if you know of a book or series worth reading, please share!

Weekly Family Dining Profile: We're looking for places that are kid friendly, have good prices and healthy menus. Here is the rundown on our Shakey's Pizza Parlor experience:

This week I braved every parent's worst dining nightmare: pizza and arcades. Just kidding, I like pizza and arcades. But I'm not a fan of the hostage arcade joints that trap poor, hapless parents in for HOURS of running, screaming kids and siren-sounding madness.

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So we did a Shakey's Pizza Parlor. There are locations all over the Inland region, with the newest additions being in Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga. The restaurants offer the Bunch of Lunch Buffet during the day Monday through Friday with pizza, salad, chicken, mojo potatoes and more, and at night there are classic and gourmet pizzas, family meal deals and party packages.

Here's what we liked about Shakey's: The food is delicious - I'd kill for more mojo potatoes right now - and the arcades have good games and are strategically placed separate from the tables but still in eye-balling distance.

A "Graphic Design Basics/Rock Poster" class is opening up at the Temecula Public Library on Tuesdays, Feb. 2 through Feb. 23 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The class, open to 11 to 17 year old artists, will be taught by Tony Moramarco, creative director for Bigfoot Graphics.

In the class, students who are in a band can design a poster for their band, or other students can design a poster for their favorite band and/or make up their own.

The fee for the four week class is $50 plus a $20 materials fee. Registration for the class through the Temecula Community Services Department. For more information call 951-694-6480 or visit www.cityoftemecula.org to register online.

The Temecula Public Library is located at 30600 Pauba Rd. in Temecula. For more information about Bigfoot Graphics enrichment classes, call 951-757-0764 or visit www.bigfootgraphics.com.

Inland ICON auditions have taken place in Chino and Corona, and will next head to the Prominade in Temecula on Saturday. So far 46 semi-finalists have been announced. The contest is open to performers ages 7 to 18. To register for auditions visit www.InlandIcon.com or call 951-371-5239.

There is one remaining audition that will take place in Orange County, and then semi-finals and finals will begin. Winners in each age category will receive a prize package.

Temecula Valley Unified School District is partnering with ArtsConnection and the Theater Foundaiton for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."

The group is looking for first-timers and experienced performers to for the show, which will run from April 5 to 11. (during the second week of spring break)

Rehearsals will go on daily from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (during the first week of spring break). All rehearsals and performances will be held at Great Oak High School.

The enrollment fee is $80 and includes instruction, rehearsals, costumes and makeup. Students will audition to determine which parts they will play and rehearsal schedules may be shorter for some roles.

For more information please call Executive Director of the Theater Foundation Lisa Ferguson at 951-541-2588.

The Inland Center mall in San Bernardino is collecting Valentine's Day cards and non-perishable supplies through Feb. 5 for U.S. troops deployed overseas.

Bring cards and supplies to the Inland Center Guest Services Center at 500 Center Dr. during the mall's regular operating hours. Requested items are toothpaste, deodorant, toothbrushes, black boot socks, snack bars, sing-serve powdered drink mixes, foot powder, small packs of baby wipes, batteries and microwavable soups, noodles and stews.

Inland Center and Assemblymember Wilmer Amina Carter (D-Rialto) are working jointly on the project.

The Riverside County Department of Public Health today launched a six-week plan to offer free swine flu vaccinations to children at more than 50 schools.

Clinics for swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, will be held in the following school districts: Perris Elementary, Riverside, Banning, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Perris Union High School, Corona-Norco, Alvord, Temecula Valley and Jurupa.

Children will also be vaccinated at private schools in Riverside, San Jacinto and Murrieta.

Riverside County public health officials want to vaccinate all children. Since November, public health teams have gone to more than 30 schools and nearly 50 child care facilities.

Go to www.rivcoph.org/h1n1 to see a list of schools that will hold vaccination clinics. Vaccination consent forms also are available on the Web site.

Free H1N1 vaccinations also are available at the county Public Health Department's 10 family care centers on a walk-in basis from 8 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 4p.m. Monday through Friday. The centers are in Banning, Corona, Hemet, Indio, Jurupa, Lake Elsinore, Palm Springs, Perris, Riverside and Rubidoux.

Go to the Web site for center addresses or call the county's 211 information line or 800-464-1123.

The California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside has several events coming up for bird lovers.

"Birding 101" will take place on Sunday, Feb. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how to study birds' features through binoculars, how to identify birds in the Riverside area and where bird walks are being held in the Inland region.

Guest presenter Larry Watkins of the Audubon Society will lead the workshop. Craft activities for the little ones will be available.

Then the park will host a Bird Walk on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 8 to 10 a.m. This is a monthly event that goes on every third Sunday. Participants should meet at the gazebo, where there will be a brief introduction before the walk through the park begins.

This event is also hosted by Larry Watson of the Audubon Society. The next Bird Walks are scheduled for March 21, April 18 and May 16.

For more information call 951-830-9130. All programs are free with the $8 parking fee. The park is located at 1879 Jackson St. in Riverside.

To wrap up the show, the Oak Grove Performance Team sang with the show's producer, Gwyn Sanborn and house band, The Ranch Rockers.

"Through my two years of teaching at the Oak Grove Performance team I have really seen a growth and progression in their talents and skills, not only as performers but as people," Sanborn said. "I am so proud of them."

16-year old Ashley Zavala tricked us with a shy, quiet entrance on stage and then belted out an amazing version of Miley Cyrus' "The Climb." Zavala is a student at Linfield Christian High School. She chose "The Climb" because she likes the message behind the lyrics.

"Life's a struggle, and you're always going to be climbing that mountain until you reach your goal," she said. "It's your ambition and faith that gets you there."

Old Town Temecula got a little taste of Nashville Friday night at the annual Temecula Live! Country Music Review.

The Opry-style live stage show played to a packed house at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Friday's show was the first of three, with additional shows going on Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. Co-hosted by music teacher and singer Gwyn Sanborn and co-host of the Nashville radio show "The Music Row Show" Scott Southworth, the production showcased nearly 40 Inland performers, as well as special guests and comedy teams.

All proceeds raised will benefit the Performing Arts and Autism program at the Oak Grove Center for Education, Treatment and the Arts.

Shelby Davidson started singing at the age of 3, but because she suffered from a serious case of stage fright, she didn't start performing on stage until she was in her thirties. Since overcoming her fright, she has performed at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas twice, for the USA World Showcase, which was nationally televised.

Oh boy. The Kenny Roger's look-a-like just took the stage. Which means the winner of the Dolly Parton look-a-like is coming soon.

I've got to say, his version of "The Gambler" is pretty good. And he looks more like the old Kenny Rogers than the real one does now.

Amanda Rose, whose husband is a Marine currently serving in Iraq, sang Carrie Underwood's "Just a Dream" during her performance at tonight's Temecula Live! country music review.

The 24-year-old has been singing since she was 16. She hope to one day perform on stage at The Grand Old Opry in Nashville, Tenn.

Show producer of Temecula Live! Gwyn Sanborn sang with the Wylie Opry and the Johnnie High Country Music Review in Texas. Those experiences were used to develop the "Grand Ole Opry" style Temecula Live!

This year she announced the launch of the West Coast Country Music Association, which is a networking community that will help educated and provide performance opportunities in Calif. and in other venues across the country.

Sanborn has been the recipient of many awards during the course of her career. In 1998, she won both the State California Country Music Association awards for Female Vocalist and Female Entertainer of the Year. She also won the Female Vocalist of the Year award at the NACMAI competition in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

I'm here at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater tonight watching the Temecula Live! country music review. Lindsey Carrier just took the stage to sing Trisha Yearwood's "Heaven Heartache and the Power of Loved. She was fantastic!

She's all of 14 years old. She's been taking voice lessons from Temecula Live's producer, Gwyn Sanborn for the past year. This is her second Temecula Live! performance.

UC Riverside's Chicano Student Programs is holding its 17th annual Noche Cultural on Saturday.

Doors to the music and dance event, at UCR's University Theatre, open at 6:30 p.m. and show will start at 7 p.m. Performers include Son del Centro, Ballet Folklorico Cultural, Grupo Cultural Latinoamericano, Los Romero, Rocio Mendoza and Mariachi Los Tigres.

Tickets are $10, $8 for students. Advance tickets are recommended because seating is limited. For tickets and more information, call 951-827-3821.

The new season of PBS's "Curiosity Quest," the show that answers kids' questions, will begin Tuesday, Feb. 2. The first episode, "Arena Floor," will show viewers how large arenas and stadiums change a basketball floor to an ice hockey floor. It was filmed at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario. The show will air at 6:30 p.m. on KVCR-PBS, channel 24.

"Curiosity Quest" was started by host, Joel Greene as a local cable access show in 2001. It now reaches all of Southern Calif. and more than a hundred PBS stations nationwide. Children can write the show to share things they are curious about and if chosen, an episode will be dedicated to answering questions in a fun, educational way.

This season's episodes will include snow-making at Big Bear's Snow Summit, making designer cakes in Corona, fire fighter training in Orange, pizza creations in Montclair and more.

For more information, visit www.curiousityquest.org.

Inland Icon auditions will be at The Shops at Dos Lagos in Corona Saturday. The competition is looking for Inland singers who would like to compete to be the next Inland Icon. When auditions are complete, semi-finals and finals concerts will take place with celebrity judges and prize packages for the winners in each age category.

Prizes include professional headshot photography, a two-song professional CD recording, in-studio vocal coaching, an original song (music and lyrics) and a music video professionally shot at three locations.

Register to audition at www.inlandicon.com.

California Baptist University in Riverside will host the Homecoming Block Party 5k Scholarship Run on Saturday, Feb. 13. The university is looking for participants who'd like to simply burn some calories or see the 110-acre campus, or sponsor a student and make a donation toward academic scholarships.

For more information contact Chris Hofschroer at 951-343-4671. To register in advance for the walk/run, visit www.calbaptist.edu/homecoming/run

There will be no on-site registrations. Parking is free in the campus main lot. the walk begins in front of the JoAnn Hawkins School of Music building.

Where: California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Ave., Riverside
When: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Feb. 13

The Ontario Mills mall will host "Book Blast" Saturday, Feb. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will include reading activities and giveaways. Participants are asked to bring a new or gently used book to donate to charity.

Radio Disney will also be there with music, games and other activities. Simon Kidgits Club members get in for free; the event costs $5 for non-members, which includes an annual membership.

When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20
Where: Ontario Mills Food Court
Information: 909-484-8300, www.ontariomills.com

Written by guest author Debbie Yocum:

All of us are watching the devastation in Haiti and wondering what we can do to help. One way to help is to take your gently used men's, women's and kids' shoes to any Sport Chalet between January 14, 2010 and January 31, 2010. All the shoes collected will be sent directly to Soles 4 Souls for distribution to the Haitian people.

Debbie Yocum
Guest Author

We can help even more by posting a notice in our community either in schools, offices or any other location that we may be involved in and ask for others to drop off their shoes to this central location. Then make sure that we collect the shoes before the deadline of January 31st for drop off at one of the 55 locations for Sports Chalet. During one of Sports Chalets last shoe drives, they had people getting involved by going door to door. It may seem like a small thing but it really can make a difference. My kids have shoes that they have outworn but still have life left in them. I know that every member of our family could walk into their closet right now and find shoes that they have not worn in quite a while that would be perfect for someone in Haiti.

Many of us live with the threat of an earthquake and so it is only a natural response to want to do something to help. This is only one of the many ways that we can help to support the people in Haiti but doing something like this can make a difference to someone in need. Right now many people that have survived the earthquake in Haiti have nothing. Giving them something that we can sacrifice, even if it is a pair of used shoes, is a big thing to them. All it takes from us is a sacrifice of our time to drive to any of the 55 Sports Chalet locations and dropping off a few pairs of donated shoes. Your sacrifice could mean the world to a small child or anyone that really has nothing left in this world but the clothes on their backs or the shoes on their feet.

To find a Sport Chalet or Soles4Souls location visit www.sportchalet.com.

On Feb. 6, California Baptist University's School of Engineering will host the Mathcounts competition at the Yeager Center on campus, at 8432 Magnolia Ave., in Riverside.

Mathcounts is a nationwide competition for middle school students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. The competition starts at school level in the fall. Each school is allowed to send eight students (four to form the school team and four as individual competitors) to participate in the chapter (county) level.

Winners in the chapter competition will move on to the state competition in March and the top four students from the state competition will move on to the national competition in May.

CBU's Dean of the School of Engineering will hand out awards at the Feb. 6 competition. CBU students will volunteer as proctors and graders.

For more information on the competition visit www.mathcounts.org.

Written by Charlotte Reznick PhD, adapted from her book, "The Power of Your Child's Imagination"

The emotional effects of a large-scale crisis or disaster, such as earthquakes, riots, and terrorist events, on children can be tremendous. One of the difficulties parents experience is they have not had adequate time to deal with their own reactions when they are called upon to deal with the impact of the disaster or crisis on their child.

Charlotte Reznick

Emotional reactions vary in nature and severity from child to child. Children's reactions to a disaster are determined by their age, previous experiences, temperament and personality, and the immediacy of the disaster to their own lives. Parents need to be aware that children feel especially helpless when they see horrific images on TV, such as homeless, injured, or orphaned Haitian children following the earthquake. Kids also absorb worry and sadness from their parents, or from classmates who have family ties in Haiti.

Here are some tips for parents to help kids comprehend and deal with such a catastrophe:

• Talk to your children and provide simple, accurate information to questions. Allow them to talk and draw their stories about what happened.
• Talk with your children about your own feelings.

Like star gazing? The San Bernardino County Museum will host the family fun day, "Shoot for the Stars!" Sunday, Feb. 6. Visitors will be able to view constellations and listen to star stories from around the world in the StarLab, an inflatable planetarium.

The 30-minute shows are free with pain museum admission. StarLab show times are 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Participation is free with paid admission to the museum. The tickets will be available at the museum's front desk starting at 10 a.m. The program is best for children older than age 4.

The museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. Admission costs $8 for adults, $6 for seniors or military, $5 for students and $4 for children ages 5 to 12. Children under age 5 and Museum Association members are admitted free.

For more information call 909-307-2669 or visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.

Tickets are now on sale for Christian Arts and Theater's "Cinderella Enchanted" musical that starts Feb. 26 and runs through March 14.

This version of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein tale is set in the bayou and includes a masked ball. The show will still feature songs like "10 Minutes Ago" and "Do I Love You" but will have some added twists and turns to the storyline.

Tickets can be bought through 951-279-2298 or www.catcorona.org.

In honor of Valentine's Day, the Western Center Museum will explore the love of science on Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Saturday Science Day activity.

Kids can make a tiara or wand, make slime, play Marble Madness and/or make a Valentine's Day card, while learning about surface tension, solids vs. liquids and more science fun.

The event, sponsored in part by AT&T and Union Bank, is free and open to the public. The center is located at 2345 Searl Parkway in Hemet. For more information call 951-791-0033 or visit www.westerncentermuseum.org.

The Ontario/Chaffey Show Band will host "Kiddies Night Out" Monday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. on the campus of Chaffey High School at 1245 North Euclid Ave., in Ontario.

The musical event, which will be held in the Gardner Spring Auditorium, is free and open to the public. Performances will be geared toward kids.

Starbucks will be furnishing free coffee before and after the show. For more information visit www.showband.net.

What happens when fairy tales get mixed up? You get MainStreet Theatre Company's production, "Cinderella," opening at the Lewis Family Playhouse Jan. 30 and running through Feb. 13. The show is appropriate for children ages six years and older.

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Angela Calin, costume designer for Mainstreet Theater Company's production of "Cinderella," displays her artist's renderings of her creations for crew and cast members during a meet and greet session at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Ranco Cucamonga. At left is scene designer Michael C. Smith.

This lesser-known version of "Cinderella" was written in the 1970s. In it, the White Rabbit from "Alice in Wonderland" falls through the wrong hole, ending up in Cinderella's tale instead of his own.

"I feel like we've discovered a lost jewel, a gem of a show," said Mireya (Murry) Hepner, MainStreet Theatre Company producer. "The script is witty, funny and smart.

"I think kids will like the humor of it. There's a lot of physical humor. And obviously there's a guy in a rabbit costume walking around."

Philadelphia-based dance troupe, Koresh Dance Company, will host a free student workshop at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater Saturday, Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. There is a class limit - the first 30 reservations made by local dance students will be honored. To register, call 866-653-8696.

The Koresh Dance company blends ballet, modern and jazz. The company will also be performing at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater on Friday, Jan. 29 and January 30 at 9 p.m. Tickets, which can be purchased at www.TemeculaTheater.org, cost $25 for general, $20 for seniors and $15 for students and youth.

San Bernardino native Valishia Savage went home without a rose on tonight's "Bachelor." She didn't seem to get much of a chance. Did she even get any sort of one-on-one time with Jake? If so, I missed it.

Michelle was asked to leave during the middle of the show after yet another outburst (to the vast relief of the other women) and Elizabeth's plan to not kiss Jake backfired when she too didn't get a rose.

Retailer Forever 21 will launch a new kids' line on Jan. 29 called HTG81, for boys and girls ages 6 to 14. The new line will include denim, dresses, woven and knit tops, shorts, bottoms and outerwear for boys and girls, with prices ranging from around $2.90 for a basic cami to $22.90 for outerwear.

Several large Forever 21 stores have taken over buildings in the Inland region recently vacated by the Gottschalks chains, including one in the Riverside Plaza and another at the Inland Center Mall in San Bernardino. The new kids' line will be available in select stores nationwide and online at Forever21.com/HTG81.

The Riverside County Department of Public Health will hold free swine flu vaccination clinics at Mt. San Jacinto College on Thursday and Friday.

On Thursday, vaccinations for swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, will be given 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria at the San Jacinto Campus at 1499 N. State St. Friday's vaccinations will be given 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in room 105 at the Menifee Valley Campus at 28237 La Piedra Road in Menifee.

Infants must be at least 6 months old to be vaccinated.

Download and complete the vaccination authorization form found at www.msjc.edu/h1n1 to take to the clinics.

Call 211 or 800-464-1123 or go to www.rivcoph.org/h1n1 for information.

ABC's "The Bachelor" will be back tonight after last week's drama with Rozlyn being forced to leave after an inappropriate relationship with a staffer was uncovered.

Our Inland bachelor, Valishia Savage, is still in the running and I think her strategy is good. She seems to be staying under the radar during the first several weeks of drama and then hopefully, she'll move out front when some of the competition is gone.

It looks like tonight's episode will include lots of conflict yet again with one of the bachelorettes storming out and Tenley announcing she's pregnant. Amazing.

I'll be tuning in tonight to see if San Bernardino native Savage will get yet another rose, and of course to watch the drama unfold.

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health will hold a free swine flu vaccination clinic today at St. Paul AME church in San Bernardino.

Vaccinations for swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, will be given from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to anyone who wants one. Infants must be at least 6 months old to be vaccinated.

The church is at 1355 W. 21st St.

Call the Public Health Department at 800-782-4264 or go to www.sbcounty.gov/dph for information.

The Temecula Cultural Arts & Music Center is currently registering students of all ages and abilities for Performing Arts & Music Fall semester education programs. There are a variety of different programs, including several that feature the culture of West Africa.

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Some other class examples include youth orchestra, youth chorus, musical theater, song writing, filmmaking, studio recording and more. This year the center will also offer some specifically designed programs for Special Needs and "at risk" youth. There are also scholarship programs for children who can't afford musical instruments.

For more information call 951-678-2517 or visit www.musiciansworkshop.org.

Zumba - you've heard of it, right? Dance/exercise craze that combines Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves in a fun fitness regime. Now kids can get in on the action with Zumbatomic for kids at the Riverside Zumba Studio on Thursdays at 3 p.m.

It's based on the Zumba Fitness concept, but geared to kids ages 4 to 12. Riverside Zumbatomic will be taught by certified instructor, Katherine "Kat" Davis, CPT, CEO of Katz Outdoor Fitness and Inland Empire Zumba.

The studio is located at 5695 Glenhaven Ave., in Riverside. (It's in the Riverside Tennis Center) For more information visit www.t3fitnessenergy.com/Zumba_Fitness_Classes.html

The Inland is the only region statewide that still is reporting several outbreaks of swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, according to the California Department of Public Health.

Dr. Gil Chavez, the state epidemiologist, said today that all six of California's public health regions are reporting fewer swine flu cases. However, the number of cases reported by the public health departments in Riverside and San Bernardino counties requires that the Inland still be categorized as a widespread outbreak area, he said.

More than 65 residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties have died from the disease since April when swine flu first was identified.

The Riverside and San Bernardino County public health departments offer free swine flu vaccines to everyone who wants them.

Statewide, an estimated 8,400 residents have become ill from the disease and 479 have died.

Chavez said state statistics show that swine flu has disproportionally affected blacks and Hispanics, resulting in more hospitalizations and deaths for those groups than whites and Asians. Officials believe prevalence of chronic health conditions among blacks and Hispanics, plus delays in seeking treatment for flu-like symptoms, may explain the disparities, Chavez said.

"The longer you wait to seek care, the more likely you are to get a complicated disease," he said. "This is the time they actually need to get vaccinated."

The Western Science Center in Hemet will show visitors how the experts dig up the truth in its spring lecture series, "Investigations." Specialists in a variety of fields will explore how they discover the information they need to answer questions like what, why, how or where. Here's the schedule:

Jan. 24: Forensic Services - Chasing Bad Guys With Science
Mike Renney, Riverside County Sheriff Department will host this lecture, which will include an explanation about how real-life crime fighters of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department utilize investigational techniques and methods to help find, prosecute and convict criminals.

Taco Bell Discovery Science Center's new Planetary Research Station is out of this world. And it's the first of its kind in Southern Calif. The giant globe is programmed to show kids and adults the effects of global warming, and can show topography of the planets, animal migration and global flight traffic.

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The research station is a six-foot, 3-D globe animated to display images of the atmosphere, oceans, land and solar system. It also features a display developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

"The is an amazing learning tool for both kids and adults," said Joe Adams, Discovery Science Center president. "From learning about Hurricane Katrina, to observing the effects of global warming and arctic ice melt, 'Planetary Research Station,' is not only a scientific instrument, but a fascinating and fun experience."

A $250,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation funded the station, which includes five plasma displays and an automated, narrated voice that guides Discovery Science Center guests through pre-selected data sets. Guests can also choose their own graphic sets to view through a custom-made kiosk.

The Planetary Research Station is part of the larger space exploration exhibit that will open to the public on July 2.

The Center is located at 2500 N. Main St. in Santa Ana. For more information call 714-542-2823 or visit www.discoverycube.org.

The Theater Foundation in Temecula will host a reception celebrating the success of its ArtsConnection program on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 9:30 a.m. Activities will include demonstrations of the positive effect the arts in education program is providing to youth in the area, as well as a program by the Koresh Dance Company.

ArtsConnection is a creative community partnership between the City of Temecula, the Theater Foundation and the Temecula Valley Unified School District. The program was designed to engage and education youth through performing arts experiences.

The event will take place at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, located at 42051 Main St. in Temecula. For more information call 951-541-2588 or visit www.temeculatheaterfoundation.org.

Weekly Family Dining Profile: We're looking for places that are kid friendly, have good prices and healthy menus. Here is the rundown on our Ohana Yogurt Shop experience:

Ohana means family -- or so we learned the first time we watched Disney's "Lilo and Stitch." So when I told the kids we'd be dining at Ohana Yogurt Shop one night, we knew it would be a family place.

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Located in Redlands, the yogurt shop is self-serve, with flavors that range from sugary sweet to jaw-clenchingly tart. Toppings include fresh fruits, dry goods like granola and crushed Butterfingers, and syrups.

Self-serve locations -- from yogurt to buffets -- always are a hit with my kids because they "don't need any help, Mom!"

Although I wasn't even supposed to help them AT ALL or even look at the flavors and toppings they were choosing, our yogurts weighed in at only about $8 total. Not too shabby for three heaping yogurt concoctions.

Act ONE Performing Arts school has announced its new team of instructors and creative staff. The Corona-based performing arts school offers after-school performing arts programs, workshops and off-track arts day camps.

Bruce Sampson, the school's director, also produces the yearly vocal talent competition, "Inland Icon," which just began auditions earlier this month.

"We are extremely fortunate to have assembled a group of dynamic young entertainers/educators who understand the big picture," Sampson said. "Having had the performing arts positively affect their own lives and afford them certain opportunities. They are ready to give back."

The UC Riverside Botanic Gardens will hold its Annual Rose Pruning Demonstration Sunday, Jan. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Rose Garden. Botanic Gardens volunteers and local experts will demonstrate how to prune hybrid tea, floribunda, miniature roses and climbers.

There will also be a free drawing for door prizes donated by Corona Clipper, Greenbelt Growers, Louie's Nurseries, Parkview Nurseries, Gail Watson and the Botanic Gardens.

The Rose Garden was started in 1975 and now boasts more than 300 rosebushes of various types - some dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. An all-volunteer group maintains the Rose Garden.

The Botanic Gardens cover more than 40 acres and feature more than 3,500 plan species from around the world.

The rose pruning demonstration is free, but there is a $2 suggested admission donation to the Botanic Gardens. If the event is rained out, it will be rescheduled for the following Sunday, Jan. 24. For more information on the gardens, visit www.gardens.ucr.edu.

San Bernardino native Valishia Savage gracefully accepted another rose from bachelor Jake Pavelka in Monday night's second episode of ABC's "The Bachelor."

It was a drama-filled night of groups dates that included a photoshoot with "In Style" magazine and a trip to Six Flags. There was also a one-on-one date with a flight to Palm Springs - Pavelka piloting of course - and a personal concert by Chicago.

At the end of the night, three bachelorettes went home - one of which was unexpected. I thought Rozlyn was going to be in it to the finish, but apparently she had gotten involved with one of the show's producers, which is obviously against the rules.

I'll be tuning in again next week to keep an eye on our local bachelorette!

Singing in front of a live audience and millions of TV viewers isn't the same as singing in the shower or with your car radio. But for a $10,000 cash prize, one Inland music lover was willing to put her music memory to the test.

San Jacinto native Michele Binder will compete on Friday night's season premier of CMT's "The Singing Bee."

Michele Binder, a 31-year-old San Jacinto native, will compete on the Season 2 premiere of CMT'S "The Singing Bee" Friday, Jan. 15 at 9 p.m. The show tests contestants' knowledge of lyrics to well-known country and pop songs. Those who fail to sing the right lyrics are eliminated.

Binder, a recent Murrieta transplant, heard about "The Singing Bee" auditions at the Wagon Wheel Country Music Festival in Lake Elsinore earlier this year.

"I have no singing abilities whatsoever, I'm just a lover of music," Binder said in a phone interview. " They announced on stage that they were having auditions, so I went to the booth. They sent me to L.A. for another audition. I was super excited."

The one hour premiere will feature a cameo appearance by Reba McEntire. The series is hosted by Melissa Peterman, McEntire's co-star on her sitcom, "Reba."

"Meeting Melissa Peterman was my highlight," Binder said. "I just wanted to meet 'Barbara Jean' from 'Reba.' She was so nice and down to earth."

Binder is a stay-at-home mom with a 9-year-old son and 5 year-old-daughter.

"We are avid viewers of CMT," she said. "My kids always tell me when they see mommy on TV."

Tune in Friday to see if Binder took home the win.

"Ten thousand dollars is a lot of money," she said. "I was excited ... focused. You really try to concentrate on the songs you've been given."

Auditions and Semi-Finals were held for the Inland Empire Youth Theatre Competition and the finalists have been announced. Finals will be held Friday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church at 3624 Arlington Ave. in Riverside. The competition is open to the public. Tickets, which cost $10, can be purchased at the door or at www.riversideyouththeatre.org.

Here are the finalists:

Emerging Division (6-9 years): Jillian Batt of Riverside, Kaily Liddell of Corona, Shelby Sloneker of Riverside
Junior Division (10-13 years): Devin Barbin of Chino Hills, Gabrielle Gutierrez of Corona, Ashlyn Dawn Mayo of Temecula, Colby Tummell of Corona, Alexandra Stetkevich of Riverside, Kendall Stones of Temecula and Hannah Wolgemuth of Riverside.
Senior Division (14-18 years): Elizabeth Adams of Winchester, Julia Bray of Redlands, Matt Dunn of Riverside, Hayley Higgins of Corona, Gabriel Martinez of Riverside, Maddison Rickard of Riverside and Alysandra Rubic of Corona.

It's "Bachelor" night again, so tune in to ABC at 8 p.m. tonight to see if Inland bachelorette Valishia Savage will get her rose from this season's bachelor, Jake Pavelka.

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Valishia and Jake get a little one-on-one time in the premier episode of ABC's "The Bachelor."

In the premier episode, Pavelka met 25 bachelorettes and by the end of the two-hour show, sent home 10. In tonight's episode, the 15 remaining women move into the mansion. Six will compete in a fashion shoot and Jake will fly with one woman to Palm Springs in a private plane to enjoy a private Chicago concert.

Valishia is a 32-year-old homemaker who grew up in San Bernardino and now lives in Carlsbad.

Written by guest author Dianne Bright:

As Americans, we sprint at 110 miles per hour and then when we do stop, we pause for mere moments and crank it back into fifth gear within three seconds flat. We don't know how to linger. Instead of assuming that it's a good thing to lazily stroll the aisles at the grocery store, we load the cart up as if we were on a reality show about finding the best deals the fastest. My advice? Let's linger a bit.

Dianne Bright
Guest Author

No matter what you're doing, it's worth it to slow down. Why not linger in front of the mirror in the morning? Take a moment or two to stare at your beautiful eyes and reflect on your own personal strengths. Afterward, you should definitely steal a few sips of your freshly brewed coffee before sprinting out the door. Why not break out of the rat-race a bit during the school drop-off as well? Even if you have a loaded schedule, you could pause to chat with a fellow parent about the beautiful weather or about the upcoming Valentine's party. While at work, even though the deadline is all but painting out a line of death on your desk, you could stop to touch base with a coworker while refilling your coffee or tea. Saying "Hello" or asking how someone's new year is starting out goes a long way.

Actress Eva La Rue has a wild side. In fact, growing up in Norco she spent most weekends roaming the trails and the Santa Ana riverbed on horseback, often coming home with scrapes and bruises. Even sometimes missing a horse.

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"We'd be gone all day Saturday and Sunday," La Rue said in a phone interview, recalling her childhood. "We didn't have cell phones. There were plenty of times we came back without our ponies after getting bounced off. We'd come back all banged up and bloodied.

"It was an awesome way to grow up."

La Rue's mother, Marcie La Rue, still lives in Norco in the home Eva grew up in.

During her childhood, Eva gained a love of animals and a strong sense of independence. These attributes have shaped a life of adventurous travel and a successful acting career.

YMCA of the East Valley will host an open house Saturday, Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event if free and open to the public.

Visitors can tour the facilities, which include the Highland Family YMCA, Redlands Family YMCA and San Bernardino Family YMCA. The event will include dance, karate, swim and sports for all children ages 3 and older - so bring the kids dressed for activity.

Adults can work with Certified Fitness Trainers to check out the facility's fitness center. There will also be cooking and self-defense demonstrations, as well as raffle prizes.

For more information visit www.ymcaeastvalley.org.

Highland Family YMCA
7793 Central Ave., Highland
909-425-9622

Redlands Family YMCA
500 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands
909-798-9622

San Bernardino Family YMCA
808 E. 21st St., San Bernardino
909-881-9622

The Grace Mellman Library, located at 41000 Couny Center Dr. in Temecula, will host a grand re-opening celebration Saturday, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Activities will include face painting, balloons and refreshments. The library is currently hosting the Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America exhibit through Jan. 20. Lincoln impersonator William Peck will be on hand for the official reopening event.

Chris Chatman, host of the brand new Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show, is loving his job.

"I really wasn't expecting to go into children's theater," Chatman said in a phone interview this morning. "Here I am ... It's really fun."

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Mickey and friends embark on a mission to find the world's best talent for their show.

Chatman is the emcee for the live music theater show, which will be at Citizens Business Bank Arena Jan. 15-16. The Rockin' Road Show is a new stage show produced by Feld Entertainment.

The show features classic Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie and Donald Duck, as well as newer characters like Jessie, Woody and Buzz Lightyear from "Toy Story." Mickey and friends are putting on a talent show and during the production, they search for the world's best talent.

"We go on a road trip in this inflatable bus that can turn into anything," Chatman said. "The cool thing about being the emcee and host is I get the crowd revved up ad ready to go."

Some of the kids in the audience (and grown ups too) will end up on stage, where they get to rock out and jam with the cast. The music includes a mix of classic Disney, pop from Hannah Montana, Raven Symone and the Jonas Bros., and even a little classic rock.

The show has a little something for audience members of all ages.

"Tigger does this cool hip hop number," Chatman said. "He busts it out in the second act of the show and it's called, 'Bounce Everybody Bounce. If the rest of the show doesn't get them one their feet, that usually does."

When Sinfonia Mexicana's Mariachi Youth Academy was named the official Youth Mariachi of the 2010 San Bernardino Bi-Centennial Mariachi, a lot of performance prospects opened up.

Executive Director Anthony Bocanegra decided the additional performance slots offered an opportunity to expand the youth academy to include Folklorico dancers and Sinfonia Mexicana's Ballet Folklorico Dance Company was created.

"We were setting our schedule up and realized we have a lot of opportunity to perform," said Anthony Bocanegra, executive director of Sinfonia Mexicana. "We realized we could showcase Folklorico and decided to put together the dance company."

Sinfonia Mexicana's Ballet Folklorico Dance Company is open to experienced dancers ages 13 to 19. Members will perform shows in conjunction with Sinfonia Mexicana's Mariachi Youth Academy and some Sinfonia concerts at the California Theatre of the Performing Arts in downtown San Bernardino.

"The students will get to work with top notch, world class musicians," Bocanegra said.

Auditions will be held on Friday, Jan. 19 at the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts, located at 780 N. E St., in San Bernardino. Check in time is 5 p.m., with warm ups starting at 5:30 p.m. and auditions beginning at 6 p.m.

Rehearsals for members of the Ballet Folklorico Dance company will be on Tuesday evenings at the Sturges Center, in conjunction with Youth Mariachi Academy rehearsals.
Interested dancers can call Sinfonia Mexicana at 909-884-3228 for more information or to register for auditions.

Have you ever imagined every day life in the 1800s? Join Michele Nielsen, a San Bernardino County Museum Curator of History on Friday, Jan. 22 at 1 p.m., for "Life on the Rancho" to get a glimpse.

Participants will tour the historic John Rains House in Rancho Cucamonga, located at 8810 Hemlock St. There is no admission fee for the tour and any donations will go toward the preservation and maintenance of the site.

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John Rains planted 160 acres of vines at the home in 1859. Visitors can attend the free historic tour on Friday, Jan. 22 at 1 p.m.

"Step back in time and explore the artifacts of everyday life in the 1860s, and learn more about the fascinating life of the Rains family, Nielsen said. "Find out how John, Maria Merced, their children and household members did everything from cooking to entertaining."

In 1860 Rains constructed the brick home on the property at a cost of about $18,000. John Rains and his wife maria Merced moved from Chino to the new brick house with their three children in the spring of 1861. The home was purchased by the County of San Bernardino and became a San Bernardino County Museum Historic Site in 1971. The Rains House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

For more information call 909-307-2669 or visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.

The Kids' Outlet at the Lake Elsinore Outlets hosts free activities that include story time, arts and crafts for preschoolers going on Wednesdays and Fridays. Activities take place Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Here is the calendar for February:

Wednesday, Feb. 3: Story Time with the Lake Elsinore Library: Interactive stories, nursery rhymes and coloring.

Friday, Feb. 5: Groundhog Day's Pop-up Craft has kids celebrating the tradition of Groundhog's Day by watching Mr. Groundhog pop up right before their eyes.

Wednesday, Feb. 10: Story Time with the Lake Elsinore Library.

Friday, Feb. 12: Happy Valentine's Day - Kids can make Mom, Dad, Sister or Brother a special jungle animal Valentine's Day card.

Wednesday, Feb. 17: Story Time with the Lake Elsinore Library.

Friday, Feb. 19: Honor Honest Abe - Kids can make president Abraham Lincoln's black stovepipe hat and beard to wear while learning about the 16th U.S. president.

Wednesday, Feb. 24: Story Time with the Lake Elsinore Library.

Friday, Feb. 26: Amazing Dana the Magician - A family fun and hilarious magic show with tons of audience participation.

Got a favorite dinosaur? For many it's the Triceratops, which will be the subject of an upcoming presentation at the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands.

On Wednesday, January 27, Dr. Andrew Farke of the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology will host the free presentation, "Chasing Triceratops: A New Look at the Horned Dinosaurs." The discussion is open to the public and will take place at 7:30 p.m.

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Guest lecturer Andrew Farke, curator of paleontology at the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, will host the presentation "Chasing Triceratops: A New Look at the Horned Dinosaurs" on January 27.

The three-horned Triceratops is one of the most commonly found dinosaur fossils. But paleontologists admit the animal is still a bit of a mystery.

"Despite the sheer number of Triceratops fossils, a great deal about this animal remains unknown," Farke said. "Did it live alone or in herds? Was it capable of galloping, or did it waddle along like a giant alligator? What were the horns for?"

Farke will discuss new approaches being taken that give a more detailed glimpse into the life of an average Triceratops. For instance, studies of pathology or injury suggest that Triceratops may have used its horns against members of its own species. And, recent fossil finds also show that Triceratops is only one member within a diverse family of horned dinosaurs.

"These new discoveries indicate the bewildering array of skull anatomy in this group - some of the largest skulls ever seen in a land-dwelling animal, and unlike anything seen before or since," Farke said. "The unusual headgear seen in Triceratops species and their relatives may have been the key to their success."

The museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. For more information call 909-307-2669 or visit www.sbcountymusem.org.

San Bernardino native Valishia Savage was among the bachelorettes competing for the affection of ABC's newest bachelor, Jake Pavelka in tonight's premier episode of the 14th edition of "The Bachelor."

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Valishia Savage and Jake Pavelka in the new season of ABC's "The Bachelor."

Savage and 25 others met Pavelka for the first time, each spending a few minutes alone with the bachelor during the two-hour premier. During the last hour, 'Bachelorette' Jillian Harris and her fiancé, Ed Swiderski made a special appearance, interviewing the contestants in an attempt to help Pavelka eliminate 10 women.

Savage, a 32-year-old homemaker, grew up in San Bernardino but currently resides in Carlsbad. She was given a rose in tonight's episode, so she'll be back to compete again next week.

Pavelka, a 31-year-old commercial pilot from Denton, Texas, competed in last season's "The Bachelorette," but was sent home just before the hometown date episode.

The San Bernardino County Museum's Education Division is searching for people interested in volunteering at the museum. Volunteers are needed Tuesday through Friday mornings for school groups and Saturday and Sunday afternoons for weekend visitors.

Volunteer Orientation Workshops are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21 and Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Interpretation Workshops for new volunteers are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon.

To sign up, call Jolene Redvale, curator of education at the Education Division at 909-307-2669, ext. 252 or e-mail jredvale@sbcm.sbcounty.gov. Volunteer applications are also available on the museum's Web site, www.sbcountymuseum.org.

The museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands.

If you are thinking about making 2010 a baby making year, Heidi Murkoff, author of "What to Expect Before You're Expecting" has some tips for you:

1. Start planning NOW - Medical experts from the Centers for Disease Control, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Pediatrics recommend that all hopeful parents start planning and prepping for pregnancy at least three months before they begin baby making.

2. Weigh your weight - You're more likely to have trouble conceiving if you're overweight. Too many fat cells equals too much estrogen production and that can mess with your cycle, making you less likely to ovulate. The same holds true for the guys. Overweight men are more likely to produce excessive estrogen - and when it comes to male fertility, too much estrogen is never a good thing.

San Bernardino native Valishia Savage will be among the bachelorettes competing for the affection of ABC's newest bachelor, Jake Pavelka in tonight's premier episode of the 14th edition of "The Bachelor."

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Valishia Savage and Jake Pavelka in the new season of ABC's "The Bachelor."

In tonight's episode, Savage and 25 other bachelorettes will meet Pavelka for the first time. Last season's 'Bachelorette' Jillian Harris and her fiancé, Ed Swiderski will help Pavelka eliminate 10 women.

Savage, a 32 years old homemaker, grew up in San Bernardino but currently resides in Carlsbad.

Pavelka is a 31 year old commercial pilot from Denton, Texas. He competed in last season's "The Bachelorette," but was sent home just before the hometown date episode.

Girl Scouts will gather at the first Believe in Girls Summit, also known as the B.I.G. Expo, at the Ontario Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 30.

The expo will combine Girl Scout events that in the past were held separately, such as GirlFest, Sheriff's Rodeo and the Cookie Rally. It will feature 70,000 square feet of activity booths, a surprise speaker, vendors and exhibitors. Ashley Argota of Nickelodeon's "True Jackson VP" also will participate.

Girl Scouts must register by Jan. 16 to receive event patches and cookie pins. Visit www.girlscoutssangorgonio.org for more information.