Things to Do: March 2011 Archives

Part of the cast and crew pose for "Happy Days the Musical" opening March 24 at San Jacinto High School.

The Fonz and friends are back at San Jacinto High School's "Happy Days the Musical" opening Thursday, March 24 with shows through Saturday, March 26.

Produced by Garry Marshall with composer Paul Williams, the entire cast of the TV sitcom will take the stage. A live rock and roll band will play and 25 San Jacinto High School students will perform in the family-friendly musical.

Shows take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost $6 for the general public; $5 for students with an ASB card; $4 for seniors, children 11 and under and San Jacinto district teachers and staff.

The Highland Environmental Learning Center will hold a spring-themed Family Science Exploration event Saturday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. Kids can learn about the spring gardening season by journeying to the learning center's rooftop gardens.

Learn what has kept the plants alive through the winter, get a worm's eye view of vegetables, and learn the different parts of a plant. Children will plant poppy seeds to take home, and patrons of all ages will enjoy the view from the rooftop gardens. This program is free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult to attend.

For more information call 909-425-4700. The Highland Sam J. Racadio Library and Environmental Learning Center is located at 7863 Central Ave. in Highland.

I love books. In fact, my home resembles a used book store. Despite owning three large bookcases, there's still quite an overflow of books scattered on most flat surfaces throughout the house.

I'm happy to say this habit was passed to both my kids as well, so some of that overflow belongs to them.

I found some kindred souls last week during a visit to the Glen Avon Regional Library in Glen Avon at the Friends of the Library Two-for-One Tuesday Book Sale.

The sale takes place on the second Tuesday of every month - so mark your calendars for April 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Husband and wife team Larry and Julia Robinson have been organizing the bookstore (also open daily from within the library) since it began with the opening of the new library building 15 years ago. Other volunteers also sort, clean, display and run the register for the store.

"We pay for most of the programming here at the library," Larry Robinson said.

The library has a variety of children's programs (including a first run movie night), as well as poetry readings, UCR Gluck Fellows workshops and more.

The books for sale come from every genre - mysteries, biographies, romance, children's books and more - in both soft and hardcover. There is also a small collection of vintage books available for purchase.

"We get lovely donations," Robinson said.

For more information on the bookstore or library events call 951-685-8121 or
visit http://rivlib.info/glen-avon-library.

A new exhibit at the San Bernardino County Museum will explore a decade of social movements, from Lyndon Baines Johnson's "Great Society" programs to the creation of Earth Day.

Civil rights, women's rights, the Chicano movement and antiwar protests are among the social movements that will be explored in the exhibit "Turn Turn Turn: social movements 1965-75," on display at that museum March 26 through Nov. 6.

"We took our exhibit title from a song popularized in 1965 by the Byrds, "Turn Turn Turn," said Michele Nielsen, the museum's curator of history. "'To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose,' is a fitting description of the exhibit decade, just as it was centuries ago."

The exhibit will be divided into three sections. "Season in the Sun," in the museum's Fisk Gallery will focus on news photography from the San Bernardino Sun-Telegram between 1965 to 1975. The Crossroads in History gallery will host "Community Chronicles" with ephemera, images and artifacts on loan from members of the greater community. "Chicano Photography 1970-75," in the Schuiling Gallery, will feature imagery created by photo-journalist and activist Jesús Manuel Mena Garza.

"The concept of activism did not end in 1975," Nielsen said. "In fact, there are many active social movements in our area today. Throughout the run of the exhibit, join us for gatherings, activities and events, from afternoon dance parties to lectures, as we examine this part of our collective story."

For more information visit www.sbcountrymuseum.org.

Relay for Life of San Bernardino invites dog owners to participate in the first Bark for Life Event, an opportunity to raise cancer awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society with your four-legged friend by your side. The Bark for Life event will be held on Saturday, March 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Wildwood Dog Park, Waterman Ave. and 40th Street in San Bernardino.

Pre-registration is $10 for the first dog and $5 for each additional dog per owner. Registration the day of the event is $20 for the first dog and $5 for each additional dog per owner.

Funds raised from the Bark for Life event will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Registration will begin at 8am the day of the event. Opening ceremony will begin at 9:15am, followed by Bark for Life relay laps, activities, and awards.

All dogs must be on leash, properly vaccinated, and owners should come prepared to clean up after their pets.

Bark for Life pre-registration and additional event info is available by contacting the Paws for a Cause team at barkforlifeinfo@gmail.com. For more information about the San Bernardino Relay for Life contact event chairperson, Debbie Robbins, at 909-885-4626 or visit the event website at www.relayforlife.org/sanbernardinoca.

Feeling crafty? Craft retailer Michaels will have new classes and free in-store events for children and adults throughout the month to celebrate National Craft Month. The following workshops are offered at all Michaels. Visit www.michaels.com to find a location.

Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m.-noon: The Knack Free family event, "Make-It-Take-It Yarn Doll. Learn to make a simple yarn doll. Age 3 and older.
Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.-noon: The Knack family event, "Clay Pot & Saucer Make-It Take-It. Turn a clay pot into a giant decorative cupcake. Age 3 and older.
Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.-noon: Free scrapbook page "Make-It Take It" and free shadow box demo. Make the most of your memories with a stylish scrapbook shadow box. Adults only.
Sunday, March 27, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.: The Knack family event, "Make-It Take-It Bottle Caps." Design your own bottle cap creations. Ages 3 and older.

Kids. They grow out of clothes so fast sometimes, the tags don't even come off.

So for the parents out there who have baby and children's clothing that's barely been used and want to sell, and for those who need clothes but hate to spend a bundle on items that'll oh-so-briefly touch the skin of your growing child - Savvy Chic Kids has your back.

The group's spring consignment event will take place March 20 and 21 at 10811 Indiana Ave. in Riverside, with 200 participating consignors selling more than 25,000 items for children ages 0-14.

Savvy Chic Kids began in 2008 when three Inland area moms created the twice-yearly consignment event in order to keep their children well-outfitted each season without shopping at high-end department stores. Each year the sales have grown.

"Our event has become a much anticipated community event with hundreds of shoppers returning sale after sale," said Lisa Walcker, one of the Savvy Chic Kids founders. "We also have many participants who travel from surrounding areas such as San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angles and San Diego counties."

Savvy Chic Kids accepts cash, ATM, Visa and MasterCard. On the Savvychickids.com website you can purchase admission to the VIP preview sale Friday, March 18 from noon to 5 p.m. for $7 (noon to 2 p.m.) or $5 (2-5 p.m.) if you want to get first peek.

Watch a video from last year's sale by clicking here.

Kappa Delta, Zeta Zeta chapter at Cal State San Bernardino

Kappa Delta Sorority at Cal State San Bernardino will host "Shamrock 2011" on Sunday, March 13, with registration beginning at 6 a.m. and the event starting at 8:30 a.m.

The Shamrock is usually a rally-type event, but for the first time, the Kappa Delta Sorority decided to do a 5K run/walk around the CSUSB campus. Registration costs $30 or $25 for Cal State alumni, Kappa Delta alumnae or seniors. Teams of 5 (max) pay $100. On race day, registration will go up $10 in each category and $150 for teams. Participants get a "Shamrock 2011" t-shirt.

Participants can park for free in Lot D and will meet in front of the John M. Pfau Library. To register for the event in advance, visit https://orgsync.com/1253/events/show/200741.

"We're hoping it'll be successful and we'll carry it on," said Shelby Swank, vice president public relations, Kappa Delta, Zeta Zeta Chapter. "Last year we made $8."

Funds raised benefit child abuse prevention and treatment nonprofit Childhelp in Beaumont and Prevent Child Abuse America, the sorority's national philanthropy.

"I am so excited to be part of such an amazing and fulfilling event," Swank said. "I am hoping that people share my passion and motivation as they choose to participate in the event."