The first Ontario Arts and Culture Awards will be presented by the Ontario Museum of History & Art, Associates, and the City of Ontario.

The event will honor three cornerstones of arts and culture in this region — legendary artist Tony Sheets; the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts, an institution fostering artistry of the past and future; and Randall Lewis and the Lewis Family, long-time supporters of arts and culture throughout the Inland Valley.

Sherry Glab President, and Chairwoman of the event, said the dinner program will begin at 5:30 PM at the museum, 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario.

The goal, according to Glab, is for the event to become a yearly milestone recognizing those who have made a great effort in encouraging the growth of arts and culture locally.

“The three awardees we will honor have supported the arts and culture in this area in so many ways,” she said. “Without their extensive involvement, we would not enjoy the variety and quality of artistic endeavors that we do today.”

Tony Sheets, himself an accomplished painter and sculptor and son of famed artist Millard Sheets, served for many years as Director of Art for the Millard Sheets Fine Arts Building at the L.A. County Fair.

The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts operates the arts center in Rancho Cucamonga in the home of the late Sam Maloof.  Maloof is recognized as one of the finest woodworkers of our time. The foundation is active in fostering the growth of the arts and crafts movement.

Randall Lewis and his family, long-time home builders throughout the Inland Valley, have been the preeminent philanthropists of the region for many years, supporting extensive art, health and education programs.

The evening’s Master of Ceremonies will be Matt Johnson, reporter and Fill-in Anchor with Fox 11 and Good Day LA. Matt is an EMMY award-winning journalist who has jumped out of planes, reported from the Mayan Pyramids in Belize, climbed mountains and ridden elephant with villagers in Thailand. Matt grew up in Ontario, and his adventures in the news field began with his writing a kid’s column for the local newspaper, The Daily Bulletin.

Sherry Glab said tickets for the event are $75 and available at www.ontarioarts.org/awards.

Additionally, there are still sponsorship opportunities for businesses and institutions to join in supporting this celebration.  For more information on sponsorship opportunities visit www.ontarioarts.org/awards.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— FONTANA, CA—- Project Boon’s 7th Annual Eat & Be Well Pre-Thanksgiving feast serves up free fun, food, haircuts, much-needed health services and eye exams to Inland Empire’s under-served populations.

Thanksgiving traditions get people into the spirit of giving. For the past seven years Project Boon’s Eat & Be Well event has brought this experience to every part of the community—connecting those who have to those who don’t.

Long-time volunteer, Karla Duarte of Korra Yoga says, “Volunteering for Project Boon events has given me a new perspective on life. A view that we could be grateful for each and every moment and every single blessing life gives us.”

On November 21st, the day before Thanksgiving, at Seville Park in Fontana beginning at 11 a.m., Eat & Be Well will enter its 7th consecutive year of bringing the Inland Empire community together for the common good.

The annual Project Boon event draws hundreds if not thousands of people together for a fun-filled day of feasting, entertainment, and games for the kids. Most importantly, it helps people in need stretch their budgets while still enjoying all that the season has to offer. Though providing a free bountiful meal to those in need is a reward in and of itself, Eat & Be Well also serves up health and wellness by partnering with both nonprofit and for-profit businesses that have programs to help the under-served.

In past years, this has included free flu shots from Walgreens, haircuts from local stylists and bus passes from Omnitrans to help people without transportation get to and from the event.

To serve up to 2500 attendees, Eat & Be Well relies on donations to cover costs and food items. You can contribute or sign up to volunteer at Eat & Be Well’s website or drop off turkeys and/or canned food such as sweet potatoes, corn, green beans, gravy, and cranberry sauce at The Hitch Burger Grill in Rancho Cucamonga. Visit our site for a complete list of items needed. Any excess food will be donated to support other food banks and holiday based events.

For more information on how to volunteer, donate, sponsor, or attend, visit eatbewell.org.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— SAN BERNARDINO, CA— The 37th annual San Bernardino County Mock Trial competition starts on Thursday, October 30 with the first of four preliminary rounds, and 32 teams from 28 high schools are scheduled to take part in this year’s event.

The Mock Trial competition simulates a criminal case where students portray the principal courtroom characters on the defense and prosecution sides of a case before a real judge. This year’s trial is People v. Klein, a cyberbullying case.

The preliminary rounds of the competition will be held at the county courthouse in Victorville, the Foothill Law and Justice Center in Rancho Cucamonga and the San Bernardino Justice Center. All four rounds of the preliminaries will be held at 5 p.m. on October 30 and November 7, 13 and 27.

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s office are co-sponsors of the competition.

After the prelims, the top four teams will advance to the semifinals on Dec. 4 and 5 at 5 p.m. The semifinals will be held at the San Bernardino Justice Center at 247 W. Third St.

The finals are scheduled for 9 a.m. on Dec. 8 at the Foothill Law and Justice Center in Rancho Cucamonga (8303 N. Haven Ave.).

The winner of the county competition will advance to the state finals in March.

SCRIPTURE:

All who declare that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God. ¹⁶ We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.  God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.¹⁷ And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the  Day of Judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.  I John 4:15-17 NLT

“Beyond Acceptance,” a true story about a loving family accepting a hard to place foster child:  (Movie Trailer) http://www.beyondacceptance.com/story

Human interest story on education:  https://youtu.be/K5LncRwDnTA

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• Waste Management – is seeking a Gas Tech I at the El Sobranti Landfill in Corona, CA. Special Bonus $2,000.00.  indeed.com
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Publisher’s Commentary By Wallace J. Allen

If you are a jazz, wine or a have-a-good-time connoisseur, join me this Saturday at the IE Jazz Experience.  WssNews is proud to be one of the sponsors of the PHAT X production of the 2018 Inland Empire (IE) Jazz Experience in Rancho Cucamonga, on the intimate grounds of the Mountain Vista Winery.  Come and experience a day of great live jazz music and bands, great wines, a selection of food vendors and a marketplace!

Our Artist lineup for this year: Jason Weber, Michael Haggins, Vaughn Fahie, Jazz Zone and more… Just added we will be featuring a Paint n Sip experience throughout the festival for those that want to learn how to paint and sip on some great wine. In our tasting room, sample great wines, various wine demonstrations, fun lectures, live entertainment, and workshops.

The Mountain Vista Winery is at 10013  8^th Street Rancho Cucamonga. Gates open at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 general and $100 VIP. For more information, visit IEJazzExperience.com   or call (909) 657 204-6249. 

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA —- Earlier this month in celebration of Back to School, Active Ride Shop announced its commitment of $100,000 cash to four Southern California high schools to help support school athletics. With less than two weeks left to enter for a chance to win, students, sports teams and even busloads of kids from area high schools are pouring into Active Ride Shops across the state. Votes will be collected through September 3 with the top schools in each of four regions winning $25,000 for their school sports program.

Thousands of votes have already come in, but there’s still plenty of time to get in on the action. Schools like West Covina High School have sent busloads of students into the West Covina store. Don Lugo High School in Chino announced the contest at their football game last Friday night every quarter throughout the game encouraging students to visit the Chino store and vote. Schools throughout the state that are just going back to school have been encouraging participation in the hopes that a $25,000 influx can help refresh uniforms, equipment, facilities and transportation for their sports teams.

The contest is divided into four regions:  Los Angeles County (Santa Monica, El Segundo, Long Beach, Downey, Burbank), Inland Empire (Temecula, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Riverside, Redlands, Chino Hills, Chino, Menifee), San Gabriel Valley/Santa Clarita Valley/Ventura County/Kern County (West Covina, San Dimas, Bakersfield, Valencia, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks), Orange County/North County (Aliso Viejo, Orange, Irvine, Brea, Tustin, Escondido)

Active Ride Shop conceived the giveaway in an effort to give back to the communities in which it serves. School budgets are stretched thin and athletics programs often bear the brunt of funding cuts and are faced with filling the gap with fundraising. The Active 4 Schools campaign aims to help alleviate some of this budget shortfall for four schools.

“Based in Southern California, we know schools are underfunded and it’s important to Active that we help our communities with funding for youth programs,” said Active President Jenner Heller. “Kids are passionate about the activities they participate in and we want to do our part in enabling them to live an Active lifestyle.”

Active has long been committed to giving back to the communities it serves. Last year alone, the brand raised more than $125,000 for local schools, after school programs, sports teams and various charities through its Perfect Pair sock program.

For complete details, visit www.activerideshop.com or stop into their local store. #Active4Schools

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)—RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA— Sip, Swirl and Savor form the musical theme as noted Jazz artists perform live at the Inland Empire Jazz Experience, held Saturday, September 1, at the Mountain Vista Winery in Rancho Cucamonga.  Billed as an experience, the event is led by jazz luminaries Michael Haggins and Jason Webber and features distinguished musicians, Vaughn Fahie, Jazz Zone, Teryn Re and Nick Gomez. Set within the winery’s intimate arbor and picnic area, patrons will sip and sample wines from Mountain Vista’s award-winning cellar and can attend several free workshops, lectures and demonstrations.

“We are offering a unique opportunity to experience top jazz entertainment in a relaxing setting,” notes Brian Cochran, event producer and organizer. “Attendees will also be able to learn more about wine and music and get the best of both,” he adds.

Born in Pasadena, California, Michael Haggins grew up with music. His uncle Al Duncan was a session drummer for Chess Records in the ’50s and ’60s where he recorded with legends Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Etta James and  Sonny Boy Williamson. Haggins studied communications at California State University, Long Beach and at one time worked editing television shows like The Cosby Show and Dr. Phil. In the early 2000s, the bassist started his own band and ramped up his music career. Haggins’ most recognized songs, “Daybreak” and “Be Thankful,” have been featured in the television series, Community.  His works have also been featured in the television series Raising Hope and Wake Up With Al and also a part of the soundtrack of the motion picture, Hall Pass.

Jason Weber has been playing the saxophone for over 30 years. A veteran of the Southern California’s music scene, Jason has 8 CDs under his belt as well as numerous guest appearances on other artists’ recordings. He has performed with jazz iconsGerald Albright, Everette Harp and Brian Auger to name a few. With an average of 300 shows per year, he is in great demand for recording sessions and for performing with other artists.

The Experience includes workshops highlighting wine pairing, wine making and a history of Rancho Cucamonga wines hosted by Mountain Vista Winery. Additionally, Rancho Cucamonga’s Guitar Center showcase an introductory class in Jazz Music 101. 

“What an inventive way to learn about music, says Tony Hayes, Guitar Center manager.” It is a perfect setting to inspire, learn and enjoy,” he adds.

Cochran, sees the limited seating and intimate setting as a new step in the way concerts and festivals are presented. “We want our audience to do more than just enjoy the music.  We want them to participate and leave with memories.”

Biz Help 101 and Phat X. Inc are leaders in business development. With over 20 years in event planning and branding, they lead the area in marketing and event management. Tickets are on sale and are limited. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.iejazzfestival.com.

Study finds 22% of young adults in college cannot afford food, despite working and receiving financial aid

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Food insecurity among college students has become more common in recent years. A recent study entitled “Hunger on Campus: The Challenge of Food Insecurity for College Students,” surveyed 3,765 college students across 34 campuses in 12 states and found that 22 percent of the respondents were below the level of food insecurity and were considered to be hungry instead of insecure. The study also found that contrary to common stereotypes, most food insecure students are working and receiving financial aid*. Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) is pleased to announce it has received a $15,000 grant from the Kaiser Foundation to help address this critical issue faced by students who are working diligently to become educated, contributing members of our communities.

CAPSBC CEO Patricia L. Nickols-Butler stated, “Low-income college students need our support while they endeavor to better themselves. We are grateful to Kaiser Foundation for recognizing the importance of nutrition in education and making this investment in our young adults who represent the future of our communities.”

The nonprofit CAPSBC has been operating its Food Bank program since 1984. It is the largest provider of emergency food in San Bernardino County. The growing need of students prompted higher educational institutions to seek help from the Food Bank. As a result, the Campus Cupboard program was launched in January 2018. Current partner sites include San Bernardino Valley College and Chaffey College campuses in Fontana, Chino, and Rancho Cucamonga. Kaiser Permanente’s investment in the Campus Cupboard program will enable us to expand services in areas of high need in San Bernardino County.

The Campus Cupboard Program promotes healthy choices in the foods given as part of the Food Bank’s overall healthy Food Banking initiatives. Health nutrition education information for students will also be made available at the sites.

*Source: “Hunger on Campus: the Challenge of Food Insecurity for College Students” – October 2016 published by the College and University Food Bank Alliance, the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness, the Student Government Resource Center and the Student Public Interest Research Groups.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA— Jazz Enthusiasts, coming to the Inland Empire Labor Day Weekend Saturday, September 1, for the I. E. Jazz Experience in Rancho Cucamonga at the Beautiful Mountain Vista Winery.

It will be a day of great live jazz music and bands, great wine, selection of food vendors and a marketplace. The artist lineup for this year is Jason Weber, Michael Haggins, Vaughn Fahie, Nick Gomez and the Latin express, Jazz Zone, and more.

There will also be a Paint n Sip event throughout the festival for those that want to learn how to paint and sip on some great wine.

In the tasting room, sample great wines also featuring various wine demonstrations, fun lectures, more live entertainment and  workshops. Listen to http://BACRadio.com to win tickets and for more details go to https://iejazzfestival.com

Advance tickets are on sale now. Get them before the price goes up!

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK, ENN)—SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Congressional Candidate Sean Flynn attended the San Bernardino Pastors United Annual Community Block Party at La Placita Park on Sunday.

“It was an incredible event filled with food, fun, prayers, and celebration,” said Flynn.  “I enjoyed meeting and talking to families and community leaders from Ecclesia, New Hope, Temple, and the Black Chamber.”

Sean Flynn is running for the 31st Congressional District representing all or portions of Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, San Bernardino, Highland, Redlands, Loma Linda, Grand Terrace, Colton, and Rialto.

Sean Flynn is the best-selling author of Economics for Dummies.  He is also coauthor of the world’s best-selling college economics textbook, Economics: Principles, Problems, and Policies.  An avid martial arts enthusiast, Flynn is also a former U.S. National Aikido Forms Champion and coach.  Flynn is a small business owner and founding board member of a local non-profit, Employment Means Success.

The General Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

For more information on the Flynn campaign go to www.SeanFlynnforCongress.com.

Left to Right: Sean Flynn, candidate for the 31st Congressional District, poses for a picture with Carl Dameron Founder and CEO of the Dameron Communications at the Pastors United Community Block Party on Sunday in San Bernardino.