The California Botanical Garden in Claremont has 16 clay sculptures created by artists from the American Museum of Ceramic Art studios on display as part of the Clayfornia series, which represents California’s long history with clay.
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First Person Experience: Christmas lights bring cheer in Claremont
With new stay-at-home orders in California, rising COVID-19 cases and life entering month 10 of virtual everything, holiday cheer may not seem as cheery for some this Christmas season. People cannot – or should not – gather for holiday celebrations like in normal years.
Scarecrows guard Claremont homes in Halloween celebrations
The inaugural Claremont Scarecrow Party showcased decorated scarecrows in front of homes and businesses across the city throughout the month of October.
Local public schools consider post-pandemic back-to-school options
Local public schools, with those across the state and nation, are in a holding pattern awaiting further notice on what school will look like in fall 2020, as the U.S. with the rest of the world considers life moving forward amid the global pandemic.
Common Thread helps make masks for community
Common Thread in Claremont remains open during quarantine to help the community by making surgical masks out of their own materials.
Residents find serenity in nature
Local residents became one with nature as they strolled through California’s largest botanical gardens with their flashlights and water bottles under a full moon at the Full Moon Walk inside the California Botanic Gardens.
Handcrafted magic mystifies
Magician Greg VanHolsbeck knew he had the audience’s attention when he handed a bookmark to a member of the audience, and told her to place it in a book.
Survivors share stories of courage
The House of Ruth welcomed members of the community to share personal stories about overcoming domestic violence Oct. 23 at their annual candlelight vigil.
Nocturnal nature frightens children, parents
The popular two-night event at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, “Things That Go Bump in the Night,” made its 2019 return on Oct. 11, where families were able to immerse themselves in nature of the night.
On the calendar
Campus and community events for the week of Oct. 18, 2019.