Things to Do: July 2010 Archives

Kids are invited to the Kidgits Safe Summer Event at the Ontario Mills Mall today. It's an informational event to teach families about safety and summer fun. Interactive and educational stations will offer a hands-on way for kids and parents to learn together.

Kids can decorate their own bug jars, which are great for collecting fireflies, caterpillars and other warm weather creatures. In addition, kids and parents will receive free giveaways, including a child fingerprint kit, sunscreen and sand bucket with sifter.

Cost is free. Call 909-484-8300 for more information.

San Bernardino County Museum will be alive with music and dance Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can explore the properties of rhythm and sound, making and using instruments that are accessible to everyone.

"Music is all around us, and is a natural part of being human," said Jolene Redvale, curator of education. "This family-fun day will give visitors the opportunity to actively explore sound, rhythm and dance."

Learn square dancing and/or the fitness dance Zumba. Drums Alive will be at the event bringing their unique style of fit-ball-and-rhythm combination.

Participants will also make maracas rattles to take home.

Dance sets will begin with square dancing at 11 a.m. and continue hourly from 1 to 5 p.m. Rhythm circles and rattle making will begin at 10 a.m. and run all day. All activities are included in museum admission.

The family fun day is part of the museum's "Arts, Naturally" initiative supported by a grant from the James Irvine Foundation. For more information, directions and admission costs visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.

The Micah House in Redlands is gearing up for the new school year in a big way. The nonprofit after-school agency is hosting a Back 2 School Block Party Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon that will feature a health fair, live music, door prizes and loaded backpacks for children in first through eighth grade.

The Micah House, a ministry arm of the Trinity Community Foundation, is an outreach program for children and youth in first through 12th grades.

The YMCA, Redlands Fire and Police Departments, Red Cross and other agencies will be on hand with health and safety demonstrations and resource information.

"The Tooth Fairy will be there too," said Sally Rogers, program coordinator. "She'll have this huge mouth and giant toothbrush and she teaches children how to brush properly."
Renowned percussionist C.G. Ryche will be providing the music.

"He really likes Micah House, so when he heard about this he said he'd come play," Rogers said.

Street Smart will also have self-defense workshops for children and the police department will teach bicycle safety.

Barnes and Noble donated books for a reading booth, in addition to fun children's activity giveaways.

Concessions from Jose's Mexican Food and Jamba Juice will be available for purchase.
"It's going to be such a fun morning," Rogers said. "We have permission to block off the whole street for it."

BLOCK PARTY
Where: 1006 Oxford Dr., Redlands
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free

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Got kids dying to see the Jonas Brothers?

Visit LiveNation.com today by 11:59 p.m. for $20 tickets, $10 lawn seats for the Jonas Brothers Live Summer 2010 tour - while supplies last.

The bros will be in our neighborhood (Irvine) on Sunday, Sept. 19. Click here for details.

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The Sherman Indian Museum in Riverside will hold its first Summer Native Arts Boutique and Open House. The free event is open to the public.

The museum will feature the works of Earl and Carol Sisto, which will include Native American arts and crafts, as well as California Indian-style beaded and seashell earrings.

Gabrielino/Tongva traditions keeper Barbara Drake will have a native plant use display and Craig Torres and Cindi Alvitre will have a Gabrielino Tongva Material Culture display. Heidi Harper of the Acjachemen Nation will host a California Indian rabbit skin cape making demonstration and Brandon Duran of Tachi Yokut will hold rabbit stick throwing sessions.

Go Green Environmental and Gardening information will be on site, featuring representatives from www.grocology.com and others.

Live entertainment will be provided by Sisseton/Wahpeton Sioux Randy Plummer, a youth jazz musician. There will also be traditional singing and storytelling by Josie Montes-Villa with Gabrielino Tongva songs and Brandon Duran with Dakota Plummer sharing Tachi Yokut clapper stick songs.

There will be a round reed creek side basket weaving workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Call ahead to reserve a space.

Sherman Indian Museum
What: Native Arts Boutique and Open House
Where: 9100 Magnolia Ave., Riverside
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Cost: Free
Contact: 951-276-6719, www.shermanindianmuseum.org

The Redlands Chamber Music Society announced its 2010-2011 season - the organization's fifth - today. Upcoming events include its annual fundraiser and five concerts.

The concerts are held Sundays at 4 p.m. at the University of Redlands, Frederick Loewe Performance Hall at 200 East Colton in Redlands. Admission is $20 at the door, or season tickets cost $80. Students are admitted free of charge.

Here's the rundown:

Sept. 12: Annual Fundraiser
Artists from the Inland Empire,
Erica Polley, violin, and Dana Polley, cello, Michael Tacchia, piano, Christopher Lesyna, violin, Douglas Waters, piano. Works by Vivaldi and DaFalla
The concert and reception is at the home of Adriane and Art Gram, located at 1435 Elizabeth Crest Dr. in Redlands. Call 909-798-9253 for more information.

Sunday, Oct. 17: La Barca Baroque Ensemble
Works by Frescobaldi, Buxtehude, Schmelzer, Bassani.

Sunday, Nov. 14: The Hausmann String Quartet
Works by Haydn, Zemlinsky and Schubert

Sunday, Jan. 16: The Pacific Trio
Works by Haydn, Schumann, Bernstein and Gershwin

Sunday, Feb. 20: Martin Chalifour
Concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic violin. Special time 7:30 p.m., program to be announced.

March 21: Emerging Artist Concert
Emerging artist concert
Dylan Koh, violin; Rachel Koh, cello; The Watchorn Trio; Jessica Soza, soprano; Eric DeMone, guitar. Works by Brahms, Villa Lobos and Halvorsen

I wrote about some of the farmers markets in the area a few weeks ago and neglected to mention one in Yucaipa.

The Yucaipa Farmers Market is in its first season at Yucaipa Community Park (34900 Oak Glenn Rd.) and is open every Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It'll be closed August 14, but runs through November.

That's a great location! So I'm thinking I need to take the kids and check it out.

The University of Redlands School of Music is hosting piano and harp workshops July 26-August 6.

Middle and high school-aged pianists will receive a comprehensive music experience while playing the university's recently acquired new Steinway grand pianos in the piano practice rooms. These workshops will be taught by Redlands faculty members and graduate students. Learn more about the program at www.redlands.edu/pianocamp.asp.

Harpists of lower intermediate to advance ability can develop new performance skills and learn the business of music from professionals and teachers in the field who include camp coordinator and ensemble director Mary Dropkin.

Dropkin is the principal harpist for the Indian Wells/Desert Symphony, the Redlands Symphony, the Riverside County Philharmonic and the San Bernardino Symphony.

Learn more about the Summer Harp Camp at www.redlands.edu/HarpCamp.asp

Member of the University of Redlands' Summer Workshop for Chamber Orchestra and Youth Symphony have been working all summer and are ready to showcase their talents at the 11th annual Summer Workshop for Chamber Orchestra and Youth Symphony Concert.

The Chamber Music Concert will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 23 in the Frederick Loewe Performance Hall. The Chamber Orchestra and Youth Symphony will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 25 in University Hall. Both performances are free and open to the public.

Fender Center wants kids to rock.

To help fund the music scholarship program Kids Rock Free, the center will host its yearly fundraiser, Woodie Johnson's Summer Music Fest, from 4 to 10 p.m. July 31.

School of Rock

All proceeds go to the program, which provides music-lesson scholarships at a low cost or for free.

The festival will be at the Fender Center in Corona and will include live music, food, carnival rides, games, a magic show and fireworks.

"It's like a hometown, swanky-fun carnival for everyone," said Paul Rodriguez, event coordinator for Fender.

The name of the festival comes from the Woodie Johnson Band, one of the Fender custom shop's bands. The group came up with the idea of a summer music festival fundraiser a few years ago, and the center took it and ran with it.

Look for the Woodie Johnson Band on the festival's set list, among other Kids Rock Free bands. The School of Rock All Stars will also perform. The group is made up of some of the most talented students enrolled in the 58 School of Rock locations across the U.S. The All Stars will perform at 4 p.m.

Other activities include more than 20 vendors selling food, clothes, henna tattoos and other goods. Kids are invited to decorate their bikes and bring them to the festival for a bike parade.

In addition to the money raised through admission fees, many of the vendors will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Kids Rock Free program.

The festival brings in a big portion of the program's funding, but to supplement those proceeds, the center recently launched Text-to-Donate, which signs participants up for text alerts. Those who text ROCK to 50555 and then reply yes to a return inquiry donate $10. Then, for events such as the Steve Miller Band show in September, participants will receive text alerts with concert details.

Kids Rock Free offers a performing arts education to children ages 7 to 17, including piano, guitar, bass guitar, combo band, vocal performance and drums.

SUMMER MUSIC FEST
Where: Fender Center, 365 N. Main St., Corona
When: 4-10 p.m. July 31
Cost: $2 admission; $5 wristband for carnival rides, game booths; free for children under age 2
Information: 951-735-2440cq, www.fendermuseum.com

The Western Science Center will soon kick off its next session of Science Saturdays. The free activities are held the first Saturday of each month.

The first new Science Saturday will fall on August 7, with activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities will include hands-on science experiments. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

The center is located at 2345 Searl Parkway in Hemet. For more information call 951-791-0033 or visit www.westerncentermuseum.org.

Empire Gymnastics (acrobatic gymnastics and cheer) has an athlete who will be attending the National Championship Competition Friday through Thursday, July 23-29 in Orlando, Florida.

The group is giving her big bash farewell in the form of a National Send-off and Dessert Fest Tuesday, July 20, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the gym facility located at 3583 Market St. in Riverside.

At the send-off event an Empire Gymnastics team will perform balance and tempo routines in full makeup, hair and competition leotards.

Admission is free and dessert treats will be on sale for the event. Funds raised will go to support the program.

The J. Paul Getty Museum will host a free outdoor music series for kids and their families in the Central Garden.

Garden Concerts for Kids kicks off with musical artists Milkshake on August 7 and 8. Led by alt-pop and rock veterans Lisa Mathews and Mike Gehl, Milkshake makes rock music for kids.

Next, Elizabeth Mitchell and Family will play August 14 and 15. Their new album, "Sunny Day" includes American folk and rock sounds.

Closing out the series will be Sarah Lee Guthrie and Family on August 21 and 22. Accompanied by her husband Johnny Irion and kids, Guthrie continues the song-making tradition of her grandfather Woody and father Arlo with music inspired by folk traditions, mixed with bright new compositions.

The Garden Concert for Kids is at the Central Garden at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr. in Los Angeles. All concerts are from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. Parking is $15. For more information visit www.getty.edu or call 310-440-7300.

The City of Temecula is hosting several art classes at the Temecula Public Library July 27-August 17 from 5-6:30 p.m.

Taught by Tony Moramarco, the class is geared toward 7-13 year old students. The theme for July is "Fast Toons" and will focus on characters such as Speedy Gonzales, The Roadrunner, Lightning McQueen and Jack-Jack. Students will draw their favorites and learn to create their own characters.

The cost for the class is $40, which a $20 materials fee due to the instructor.

Bigfoot Graphics class is for teens interested in graphic design. Students will walk through the process of designing their own t-shirt, including conceptualization, computer design and output for application.

Registration is through Temecula Community Services Department. Call 951-694-6480 or visit www.cityoftemecula.org.

When we get home after a long day of work and school (or summer day camp), we're starving. I usually have to cook something at lightening speed - with one hand. The other hand is guarding the refrigerator and pantry from foraging children. They think they'll die if they don't eat immediately.

I want to cook healthy meals, but they also have to be fast. I'm sure this problem is not uncommon among households all over.

Special to The Press-Enterprise

For Riverside families, Family Service Association has a solution. The agency launched the Health Eating Cooking classes pilot program last October and found a huge response. Thanks to funding from First 5 of Riverside and Community Action Partners of Riverside, a whole new slew of classes are beginning in August.

The first round of free 6-week cooking classes will be at Norton Younglove Community Center on Mondays, the Riverside YWCA on Tuesdays, Rubidoux Childcare Center on Wednesdays, and Mead Valley Community Center on Thursdays. Depending on the site, classes will begin between 3 and 4 p.m. and will last for two hours. They begin August 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Participants will learn to prepare easy, economical and healthy meals. Families are welcome and child care is provided. Come ready to eat because families will dine at the class that evening. Space is limited, so enroll early. There will be a Spanish translator at each class.

The classes will be taught by Executive Chef Frank Barilone of Catering for a Cause, a social enterprise branch of Family Services Association.

"We've done 30 of these so far," said Laurie Hawel, social enterprise operations manager at Family Service Association. "Usually we finish cooking in 25 minutes."

During the classes Chef Barillne will host a demonstration, while six class members cook alongside him at work stations. All class members and their families will eat the meals prepared that evening.

"Then we'll also have grocery bags with the ingredients from that meal they'll take home to prepare that week," Hawel said. "That's their homework. We'll ask how it went the next week."

Teenagers are also welcome to participate in the class.

To enroll call Laurie Hawel at Family Service Association at 951-686-1096.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Something that's air conditioned? The San Bernardino County Museum has art programs going on throughout the weekend. They are sponsored in part by the James Irvine Foundation and are included in paid museum admission. Here's the run down:

Today, July 16: Artist Terry Long will lead three workshops, "Painting Made Simple: Watercolor," at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Explore basic concepts of composition using watercolor. The workshop is appropriate for children ages 5 and older. Additional activities will be available for younger children.

Saturday, July 17: Artist Joey Novotny will lead two workshops, from 9 a.m. to noon, and 2 to 5 p.m., on graphic lettering. Participants will learn techniques for creating their own lettering styles and complete a logo design project. The workshop is designed for participants ages 12 and older. Arrive 10 minutes before the start of the workshop.

Sunday, July 18: Terry Long will host "Photography Made Simple: Landscapes," at 1 and 3 p.m. Visitors will use their own point and shoot or cell phone cameras to explore elements of photographic composition and lighting. This workshop will offer ideas for making casual and candid photographs more artistic.

For more information call Curator of Education Jolene Redvale at 909-307-2669, ext. 252.
The museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands.

Performance Riverside will hold open call auditions for professional non-union performers for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. on the campus of Riverside City College in the Bradshaw Center Hall of Fame.

The production is directed and choreographed by John Vaughan, with musical direction by David Lamoureux. Performance pay is available.

How to audition:
Show up with a prepared song (16 bars) appropriate to the material which shows your voice and personality. Have another contrasting song prepared in the event one is requested. Wear clothes and footwear appropriate for moving and dancing. All persons who audition must bring a resume, headshot, and a 110-word biography with them. Come prepared to list any conflicts you have with the rehearsal schedule.

Here are the available roles:

Narrator - Lead female, 18 - 65, soprano
Joseph - Lead male, 18 - 28, tenor
Brothers - 18-35, strong singers and dancers, to include:
Reuben - Male supporting, 28 - 35, baritone
Levi - Male supporting, 22 - 32, baritone
Judah - Male supporting, tenor 20 - 30
Naphtali - Male supporting, 18 - 29, tenor
Benjamin - Male supporting, 16 -21, tenor
Wives - 18-35, singers and strong dancers
Pharaoh - Male supporting, 30 - 45, baritone
Jacob - Male cameo, 60 - 99, baritone
Potiphar - Male supporting, 35 - 55, tenor
Mrs. Potiphar - Female cameo, 20 - 50, alto, strong dance skills
Butler - Male supporting, 30 - 50, tenor
Baker - Male supporting, 25 - 50, tenor

Performance Riverside encourages individuals of any age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability or sexual orientation at all of its auditions. Performances are at the Landis Performing Arts Center on the Riverside City College Campus. For more information, call our audition hotline at (951) 222-8485, or visit www.performanceriverside.org.

Good luck!

LifeHouse Theater in Redlands will host the Little Mermaid camp, "Dive into the Fun" Monday-Friday, July 19-23 and Monday-Friday, July 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon.

In the musical theater camp kids ages 6 and up will learn acting, dancing, singing, backstage work, costumes, scenery, prop making, theater makeup and more. All participants will be in the group's production, "The Little Mermaid" on Monday, August 2 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tuition is $300 and includes a camp t-shirt, snacks and crafts. Costumes and scenery are provided for. For more information call 909-335-1082 or visit www.starsoftomorrowchildrenstheater.com or e-mail starsoftomorrowct.com.

Like video games? What about getting behind the scenes and creating your own? UC Riverside Extension has teamed up with Victor Zordan, UCR professor of computer science and engineering, and with The Game Developers Academy to offer a video game design and content creation academy this summer.

The Game Developers Academy is a Riverside company that teaches video game design in conjunction with colleges.

The academy is scheduled for August 9-27 at the Bourns College of Engineering on the UCR campus. Classes will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

"With the rise in popularity of video games and access to industry standard software application, we just thought, 'Wow, it would be great to offer a video game and design academy,'" said Sandra Richards, director of arts and humanities at UCR Extension.

UCR Extension will host an information session for those interested in learning about the academy from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 21 in room 139 in Engineering 2. For more information call 951-827-5801.

Zordan said he is particularly interested in attracting recent high school graduates who are interested in video games.

Many new students arrive on campus with a passion for video games but little understanding of the complex math and science that goes into creating them, he said.

At the UCR Extension classes, students will learn about topics including: game mechanics, story and plot development, market research, environmental and character assets, designing for animation, rigging and skinning techniques and using Maya and Blender to create designs and characters.

The 100 hours of classes will be taught by instructors from The Game Developers Academy, said James Finley, co-founder and director of the academy. The instructors work at Broken Circle Studios, a video game development company in Riverside where Finley is the creative director.

Finley is working with other colleges in Southern California, including the University of Redlands, Cal State University San Bernardino and Cal Baptist in Riverside to develop similar programs.

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I meant to get this up on the blog yesterday ... but congrats to Fox TV's "Glee" for the Emmy nomination for best comedy series!

I've enjoyed the show very much and had the great opportunity to sit and talk with Riverside's Lauren Potter, who has made several appearances as Becky Jackson, a 16-year-old "Cheerio" with Down syndrome.

"Glee" was one of six Emmy nominees for best comedy series announced. The others included ABC's "Modern Family" (love it), "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Nurse Jackie," "The Office" and "30 Rock."

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is celebrating P.T. Barnum's bicentennial birthday with the creation of The Barnum Award to recognize children finding creative, innovative ways to improve their community.

If you know a child or group of children ages 6-14 who you would like to nominate, visit www.thebarnumaward.com.

Three winners will be awarded tickets for the children and their families to opening night performances of Barnum's FUNundrum, a chance to meet the stars of the show; an award ceremony before the show; a gold, silver or bronze Barnum Award medal; and $1,000, $750 or $500 to be used toward continued public service.

The winners will be recognized on Wednesday, July 28 at the Honda Center. Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey's FUNundrum will be at Staples Center July 14-28, Citizens Business Bank Arena July 21-25 and the Honda Center July 28-August 8.

Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, the lost boys and Wendy will be at the Lewis Family Playhouse at the Rancho Cucamonga Cultural Center starting Saturday, July 10, with shows through July 18.

The musical is based on the play by James M. Barrie, with lyrics by Carolyn Leight and music by Mark Charlap.

Show times are 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 10; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 11; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 17 and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 18. For tickets call the box office at 909-477-2752 or visit www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com. The theater is located at 12505 Cultural Center Dr. in Rancho Cucamonga.

Looking for something to do tonight? Country at the MERC in Old Town Temecula has some boot-stompin' fun with a Tribute to America show tonight (Saturday, July 3) at 7 and 9 p.m.

Every Saturday The Ranch Rockers and local up-and-coming country music artists play a live show in the Opry-style venue. For more information visit www.temeculathater.org/TheMerc.aspx.

I've been to several shows. It's a blast! And it's kid-friendly.

We don't have any reptile pets, but not for lack of trying on my lizard-catching son's part. But for those of you who do, or are thinking about adding a lizard or snake to the family, PETCO stores are holding a Reptile Rally on July 17 at 11 a.m.

Reptile parents are invited to show off their scaly family members at their local stores, and there will be meet-and-greets with reptile pets - everything from the bearded dragon to turtles - for those interested in getting a new pet. Activities will also include seminars on care, habitats and feedings led by reptile specialists.

For the parent or reptile novice considering taking on a new cold-blooded pet, here are some of the more popular reptiles:

Leopard Gecko - This reptile is considered to be the ideal lizard for beginners. These cute little terrestrials are smaller size, which makes it a cinch to meet their housing needs. A standard 10 gallon aquarium can maintain one or two adults for life, especially if they receive plenty of handling attention as exercise. Leopard geckos are also the lizards that show the most variety in color and pattern, with new designer morphs debuting each year to pique your interest.

Bearded Dragon - A finer pet reptile is hard to find. Their adult size of 16 to 18 inches is ideal, their disposition is placid, their care needs are simple and their looks are perfectly prehistoric. New color varieties are emerging yearly as well! Diet is a combination of fresh fruits and veggies (well, and insects of course).

Corn Snake - These popular pets are named for the patterning of their belly scales that resemble maize, and ancestor of modern day corn. Corn snakes come in a wide variety of colors, are beauties, docile and easy to care for.

Ball Python - Ball pythons (also called royal pythons) are named for their habit of curling themselves up into a tight ball with their heads pulled firmly into the center when they are nervous. The name royal python is based in part on the story that Cleopatra supposedly wore the snake around her wrist. They're smaller, usually quite docile and again, easy to care for.

For more information and to find a local event, visit www.PETCO.com/reptile.

There are tons of 4th of July activities going on all over the region this weekend. We published a roundup in our print entertainment section, The Guide, but for the Momarama readers, here's the low-down again:

For the parade lovers we've got four of them (well, five really. One is included in the Redlands 4th of July at Sylvan Park festivities...

Corona: Main Street Parade will be from Ontario to Olive at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3.
Idyllwild: 4th of July Parade winds its way through the center of town beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 3.
San Jacinto: Annual parade begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 4.
Temecula: The Star Spangled 4th of July Parade will march down Old Town Front Street at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 4.

Then there are a whole lot of other Independence Day festivities and fireworks shows...

Riverside County
Corona: Santana park Celebration with games, food, live entertainment, fireworks on Sunday, July 4 from 4-10 p.m.
Perris: Fourth of July Cruise, July 4, 4-7 p.m. at Perris Valley Skydiving
Riverside: Concert for Heroes, July 3, 7:30 p.m., Riverside County Philharmonic and fireworks, Riverside National Cemetery
Riverside: La Sierra Park Aerial Fireworks Show, July 4, 9 p.m.
Riverside: Patriots Concert at White Park July 4, 5 p.m.
San Jacinto: Soboba Casino hosts 4th of July Celebration with Creedence Clearwater Revisited July 4. Gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Temecula: 4th of July Extravaganza at Ronald Reagan Sports Park. July 4 at 2 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

San Bernardino County
Big Bear Lake: Big Bear Lake Independence Day Faire, July 3-5, 10 a.m. Convention Center.
Fontana: 4th of July Golf 'n Jazz Weekend, July 2 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sierra Lakes Golf Club.
Lake Arrowhead: Fireworks on the Lake, July 4, starts at sundown, view from Lake Arrowhead Village
Redlands: 4th of July at Sylvan Park. Live entertainment begins at 11 a.m., parade at 3:30 p.m.(ANOTHER PARADE), ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. in University of Redlands stadium, fireworks at 9 p.m.
San Bernardino: Bicentennial Fourth of July Extravaganza, 5-10 p.m. at Arrowhead Credit Union Park.

Stars of Tomorrow children's theater group will host Thumbelina Camp July 12-16 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The musical theater camp for children ages 6 and up will teach acting, dancing, singing, backstage work, costume design, set design, theater lighting and sound, makeup and more.

Classes will be held at Heartland Players Theatre Co. at 33994 Avenue E in Yucaipa. Every camper will have a speaking role in the Broadway-style musical production "Thumbelina," complete with costumes. The performance will be held Friday, July 16 at 1 p.m.

Tuition for the week is $200. Sibling discounts are available. Camp tuition includes a camp t-shirt, snacks and crafts. Space is limited. Registration is open now, but there are first day sign ups too.

For more information call 909-335-1082 or visit www.starsoftomorrowchildrenstheater.com.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's all new circus extravaganza will soon make three stops in Southern Calif. Barnum's FUNundrum will be at Staples Center in Los Angeles July 14-18, at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario July 21-25, and at the Honda Center in Anaheim July 28-August 8.

The show will feature 130 performers from six continents around the world, 13 athlete on a Russian bar, seven motorcycle riders in a globe of steel, lots of clowns and more. Produced by Feld Entertainment, the new show celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of P.T. Barnum.

One hour before show time, families can meet the performers, get autographs and see an elephant who likes to paint at a free all-access pre-show.

Tickets for the show are $12-$25. VIP tickets cost $40; front row $70; $100 circus celebrity.
Order online at www.ringling.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Or call 800-745-3000. For group sales call STAPLES Center at 213-742-7100; Honda Center at 714-704-2420; Citizens Business Bank Arena at 909-244-5516.

For a detailed schedule and more information on the show visit www.Ringling.com.