The Department of Theatre at the University of California, Riverside, is pleased to present IN THE BLOOD, a play by Suzan-Lori Parks.

In the world of Suzan-Lori Parks’ In the Blood, single motherhood is everywhere, poverty is everywhere, exploitation by people in the system is everywhere, and help is nowhere.

In the Blood is the playwright’s spin on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter in which the heroine Hester, persecuted for having a child out of wedlock, must make her way in an unfriendly world.  Parks’ Hester, La Negrita, is a single mother entirely dependent on the kindness of strangers – strangers who take advantage of her to their own gain. Parks uses an interesting theatrical device by having the adult actors who play Hester’s children double as influential people in her life (a minister, a social worker, a friend). She uses a familiar landscape and predicament as a foundation for layers of heightened language and storytelling of mythic proportions.

IN THE BLOOD

A play by Suzan-Lori Parks

Hester and her five fatherless children live in hopeless poverty as she struggles to find help in this shocking tragedy based on The Scarlet Letter.

DATES & SHOWTIMES:

January 26, Thursday, 8:00 pm

January 27, Friday, 8:00 pm

January 28, Saturday, 8:00 pm

February 2, Thursday, 8:00 pm

February 3, Friday, 8:00 pm

February 4, Saturday, 2:30 pm Matinee

February 4, Saturday, 8:00 pm

ARTS Building – Studio Theatre, ARTS 113

Tickets: (951) 827-4331  $14.00 General admission, $12.00 Students and Seniors

Parking: $5.00 in Lot 1 (No fee with UC permit)

“T.J. brings his valuable experience of a life spent in agriculture to the Index Fresh position. His hands-on experience gives him a unique understanding of growers and their specialized needs within the industry,” Cavaletto stated.

T.J. grew up in agriculture, living in Fallbrook and Anza, California, where he garnered daily experience at his father’s horse ranch. His love for farming has always been an important part of his life. Throughout his school years, he was active in 4H and FFA. After earning his bachelor’s degree from Cal State San Marcos in 2009, he worked for the fertilizer industry. His expertise in the fertilizer component of farming makes him a valuable resource for farmers.

When recently asked about his appointment to the position of field representative he commented, “In order for Index to succeed, growers must succeed. I look forward to addressing growers’ need for information in the continually changing agriculture industry, and I am looking forward to the challenges of serving them on behalf of Index Fresh.”

Index Fresh, Inc. is a grower-owned packing, marketing, and shipping company located in Bloomington, California. The company remains strongly committed to keeping Index growers, customers, and trading partners on the cutting edge of the produce industry.

The company distributes premium avocados – year-round – to large retailers, small specialty retailers, and to the food service industry. The company has been in business since 1914 and entered the import avocado industry in 1991, to accommodate the increasingly high demand for avocados.

“Tom McClintock has been an unwavering voice for conservatism in California and has stood up to the go-along, get-along crowd his entire career,” said Morrell. “I’m proud to have Tom’s support and will continue to fight for our conservative values in Sacramento.”

Congressman McClintock joins a growing coalition of support behind Mike Morrell including Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway and the majority of Republicans in the California Assembly Republican Caucus.

Mike Morrell is one of only five state legislators to receive a perfect 100% score from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and brings with him 30+ years of business experience. For more information, visit his website at www.votemikemorrell.com.

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Date: Thursday January 12th, 2012
Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Location: Hilton, 285 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA

Event pricing:
•Members $20
•General public $30
(Buffet Lunch Included)

Agenda:
Mingling & Registration : 11:30- am
Main Event > 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Wrap Up > 1:30 pm -2:00 pm

Sign up here, http://www.cvent.com/d/4cq9wz/1Q

Ron Burgess, President of RedFusion Consulting, will speak on how your business can use proven marketing strategies to turn difficult economic times into new and profitable business opportunities. This seminar is provided at NO COST and is open to San Bernardino businesses. Space is limited. Register: 909-888-7881, ext. 268

Location:

SBETA

600 North Arrowhead Ave, Ste. 300

San Bernardino

Date:

Wednesday January 18, 2011

Time:

3:30 to 5:30

“It has been an honor to lead the Congress in providing our men and women in uniform the resources they need to keep us all safe.  I am proud of the way members from both parties and both chambers have come together to produce this serious piece of legislation.  Together, we have demanded more accountability from nations like Iran, we have aided our forces fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, and we look to emerging issues, like proliferation and cyber threats.  We have assured that the Department of Defense will be a more efficient steward of the taxpayer dollar and we have ensured that as we fight terrorists around the world, we also protect the civil liberties of Americans at home.”

“Soon, Members of Congress will leave Washington to spend the holidays with our families and loved ones.  For thousands of Americans deployed around the world that homecoming may still be months away.  As they serve in freedom’s cause abroad, I hope they will see the passage of this conference report as the clear signal of support it is. “

Held for the first time this past May in conjunction with America’s premier cycling race, L’Etape du California gives amateur cyclists an experience like none other, challenging participants to ride what is arguably the toughest stage ever seen in American cycling, Stage 7 of the Amgen Tour of California. Earlier this year, Stage 7 played host to the world’s best cyclists and produced an amazing race as riders Andy Schleck, Chris Horner and Levi Leipheimer battled it out to the top.

Featuring an unrelenting, intense climb to the top of Mt. Baldy, a route legendary in California cycling lore, Stage 7 of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California will start in Ontario, a new city to the race, on Saturday, May 19. Specific details of Stage 7 will be announced early next year, along with details of the entire race route. The 2012 Amgen Tour of California will take place over eight days from May 13 – 20. 

“Last year’s L’Etape du California was received with so much enthusiasm, we knew we had to do it again in 2012,” said Kristin Bachochin, executive director of the Amgen Tour of California. “We have such passionate cycling fans in America, and here in California in particular, so it only makes sense to host this event in conjunction with our race. We were thrilled to see so many people tackle the Mt. Baldy climb this past May, and we look forward to an even more spectacular event next year.”

Drawing riders from around the country, the 2011 L’Etape du California was won by Californian Jonathan Hornbeck. Hornbeck battled through close to 10,000 vertical feet of climbing and rode nearly 100 miles to take first place honors. He was followed by Nate Whitman and Sean Donovan, who finished second and third respectively.

Like last year, the field for the 2012 L’Etape du California will be limited to 2,500 riders.

“We are excited to be bringing this once-in-a-lifetime experience to amateur cyclists and applaud AEG for continuing this cycling tradition,” said Jack Caress, President and CEO of Pacific Sports, producer of L’Etape du California. “Stage 7 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California was one of the most talked about stages, and it was watched by people from around the world, so we know interest for this year’s L’Etape du California will be even greater. We’re looking forward to a fantastic race.”

For more information, please visit www.letapeducalifornia.com/. For further information on the 2012 Amgen Tour of California, and to view the 2012 Amgen Tour of California Host Cities video, visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.

About the Amgen Tour of California

The largest cycling event in America, the 2012 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race, created and presented by AEG, that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course from May 13-20, 2012.

About AEG

AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Anschutz Company, owns or controls a collection of companies including facilities such as STAPLES Center, The Home Depot Center, Sprint Center, The O2, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE and Times Square’s Best Buy Theater; sports franchises including the Los Angeles Kings (NHL), two Major League Soccer franchises, two hockey franchises operated in Europe, management of privately held shares of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Bay to Breakers foot race and the Amgen Tour of California cycling road race; AEG Live, the organization’s live-entertainment division, is a collection of companies dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance, touring and a variety of programming and multi-media production. For more information, visit AEG today at www.aegworldwide.com.

About Pacific Sports LLC

Founded in 1983, Pacific Sports LLC is a premier sports consultation firm, specializing in event production, management, and corporate sports marketing development. Having produced more than 300 sport events in the United States, including the 1996 Triathlon World Championships and 12 U.S. Championships, Pacific Sports LLC is dedicated to the creation, development and management of participant and endurance sports including those of running, swimming, and cycling. Pacific Sports is a co-founder of the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series comprising the major championships at the Olympic Distance in the United States. The firm produces events around the country, including the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon, Brooklyn Bun & 5k, L’Etape du California, Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon Dallas, Dow | Live Earth Run for Water, Rose Bowl Half Marathon, and Cleveland Triathlon. For more information about Pacific Sports, log onto http://www.pacificsportsllc.com.

The giant that was the commercial real estate market has fallen.  The old saying goes, “the bigger they are, the harder they fall,” but this adage is usually used for examples that don’t have the chance to recover.  The commercial real estate market is pushing to repossession itself for a positive 2011, and so far the efforts seem to be working.

Taxes are a big reason for a possible optimistic outlook in the near future for commercial investors and their properties.  In previous years, the federal government has tried to spur the growth in the residential housing market by using tax incentives.  This act, called the Community Recovery and Enhancement Act, is meant to jump start investment and could help prevent job losses, stop foreclosures and strengthen banks.  Investors would be able to deduct losses from their taxes and put more capital into new projects

This act is not the only thing helping out the market.  A slew of billion dollar investments have significantly improved the economic conditions past where they once were.  These ventures have not only slowly increased many banks’ confidence in beginning the lending process again, but it also decreased the amount of outstanding commercial mortgage debt.  Now that commercial real estate is showing signs of turning around, the signs are looking good for potential buyers.  Now commercial real estate and residential real estate are pretty different when you take an outside look at the definitions: commercial real estate is for businesses that want to turn a profit while most residential real estate is for personal use.  The two markets, though separated by trade, are both connected through the market that drives housing prices to fluctuate.  The market mainly varies because of the amount of cash flows available to the public and the rates that banks are willing to charge.  During this recessions (still ongoing but starting to free up in some areas) cash flows from home and business owners dried up and forced foreclosures that put owners and renters in dire consequences.

James Antoyan, at JLA Real Estate group is finding that due to factors previously stated, the tables are starting to turn in favor of buyers. Losing a major tenant is a painful and potentially harmful financial event for a real estate owner and that is why rent and housing prices are starting to come down in many areas.  Even though housing prices may be getting cheaper, possible buyers may not have the credentials to purchase them.  In the past three years, the Inland Empire has had the highest amount of foreclosed houses on the market with a staggering 62% of residential houses sold coming from distressed sellers.  All of these families who were foreclosed upon will need to take five to seven years to try and rebuild their credit scores in order to get a bank to trust them again with another loan.  Owners are realizing that buying property can be a fickle negotiation right now and are offering many reduced renting prices because they need the revenues just as badly as the tenants need a place to live.

Three years after one of the biggest market collapses ever, the market is slowly being rebuilt from the ground up with the customer in mind.

Lewis and Calvert also wrote to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, warning that the city’s Los Angeles World Airports agency must take immediate steps to either improve business at Ontario or turn it over to Inland Empire officials to operate and market. Without immediate action, Lewis and Calvert warned that the airport may be lost to the region.

“We strongly urge DOT to closely examine Los Angeles World Airport’s governance of Ontario International Airport,” the congressmen wrote to LaHood. “As currently structured, the aviation, traffic, and environmental needs of southern California are not being satisfied.  Without action, we are precariously close to losing the airport, a vital component to the economic health of San Bernardino and Riverside counties.”

As frequent flyers in and out of Ontario, Congressman Lewis and Congressman Calvert have become alarmed by the sharp decline in airline service at the Inland Empire’s only commercial airport. Their concern has been heightened by recent news accounts indicating that LAWA appears to have no plan to entice more flights into the airport.

“While air travel nationwide has declined, passenger traffic at LAX has actually increased over last year, while Ontario is often completely deserted these days,” Lewis said. “I understand why Los Angeles would make protecting LAX a priority – but that is all the more reason why we need to move control to our local officials who would provide similar support for Ontario.”

“Maximizing the potential of a medium-hub, full-service airport such as Ontario Airport is key to the success of the Inland Empire, especially at a time when our economy is struggling,” Calvert said.

Once a rising star among midsize airports, Ontario is now faced with many challenges, the congressmen wrote to Villaraigosa.  Saddled with high fees and expensive fares, Ontario has lost an estimated 8,000 airport related jobs and $400 million in yearly business activity.  Flights have been reduced by 47% and 60% fewer destinations are served.  The airport has lost a third of its passengers since 2007.  The impact of Ontario’s troubles on the already struggling Inland Empire has been enormous.

The FAA has been an eager supporter of the Los Angeles World Airports’ plan to spread air traffic more evenly among airports throughout the Southern California region. By turning its focus almost entirely on LAX at the expense of Ontario operations, LAWA is seriously undermining that plan, Lewis and Calvert said. It is time to turn the operations over to more local control – either the city of Ontario or some Inland Empire airport authority – to ensure some agency is focused entirely on the success of the local airport, he said.

“Los Angeles has been a big investor in the success of Ontario, but so has the FAA, and time is running short for us to protect that investment,” Lewis said. “We need aggressive management now that will work for the improvement of Ontario, and not have to worry if more flights in one location might result in fewer somewhere else.”

“Aggressively planning for the future of Ontario airport and making it a strong alternative to LAX for passengers benefits everyone,” Calvert said.

Lewis worked closely with LaHood during his time in Congress, when they were both members of the House Appropriations Committee for many years. Lewis and Calvert, who is also a member of the committee, hope to draw on their relationship with LaHood to convince the FAA to push for a resolution to the Ontario decline.

Palm Desert, California. – The Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center (CVWBC) will present a new workshop, “So You Want a Website…Steps to Achieve Online Marketing Success” on November 17, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the CVWBC office, at 77-806 Flora Road, Suite C, in Palm Desert.  The cost for the workshop is $15 with online registration; registrations must be completed by end of business of October 16.  To register online, visit the CVWBC website at www.cvwbc.org. For more information, call 760.345.9200.

This workshop will focus on the development of an online presence and the website’s role in the business.  Topics included in the workshop will be planning and establishment of site goals, design and content development, functionality and the visitor experience, SEO, the social media tie in, and much more.  Facilitated by Suzan Chin, CMO of Creative Raven, and Fadi Andraus, SEO and Social Media Specialist of Creative Raven, this promises to be a highly informative, motivating, and interactive workshop.

Suzan Chin comes to CVWBC as a volunteer instructor. A former marketing and public relations director for an international hi-tech opto-electronics manufacturing firm serving the wastewater and civil infrastructure security segments, Suzan brings year of expertise and experience to the table. 

The CVWBC is a program of the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) at California State University San Bernardino in partnership with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).  The CVWBC provides free business counseling, training, mentoring, and networking designed for entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on women in business or women who want to start a business. The Center’s programs and services are targeted to a diverse range of needs and skill levels to meet client needs, providing services both in English and Spanish.  In an effort to encourage entrepreneurship, CVWBC provides assistance to all persons, regardless of gender, and in spite of the inference of our name.

The Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center is located at 77-806 Flora Road, Suite C in Palm Desert.  For an appointment, information on the programs and services, 2011 Calendar of seminars and events or more information please contact Kim Scanlan at 760.345.9200, visit and register at www.cvwbc.org.

* Using the correct key words within a website
* How to guide a consumer where you want them to go within your website
* Understand your potential Customers and Local Markets
* Tips and Tricks on successful designs
* Register EARLY and have your website included in the presentation and reviewed

Date: Thursday November 10th, 2011
Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Location: Hilton, 285 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA

For sponsorship information please contact Eddie Gonzales 949-370-3973, egonzales@murgent.com

WHEN
Thursday, November 10, 2011 11:30 AM  - 2:00 PM
Pacific Time

WHERE
Hilton Hotel
285 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92408

Attire
Business Casual

FEE
Event Registration
AAF-IE Member $20.00
General Public $30.00

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A “Not So Scary Halloween” to
benefit the

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of
Orange County and the Inland Empire

CORONA, Calif. – Join the Make-A-Wish Foundation at The Shops at Dos Lagos in Corona for a safe and not-so-spooky Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Raffle and game tickets will be sold for $1 each and can be purchased on site the day of the event.

 Come celebrate with wish kids and their families as they trick or treat, enter the costume contest, play games and more! Don’t forget to bring your pets—dressed up, of course— and catch the performance of the amazing disk dogs! All money raised will benefit the local Chapter and help grant more wishes for children in our local community, like 17-year-old Donald of Corona.

 Donald, who was diagnosed with leukemia a few years ago, recently had a wish granted to have his ’65 Mustang restored. The crew at Barry’s Speed Shop in Corona partnered with Make-A-Wish to help make this happen. After a lot of hard work and late nights, Donald’s Mustang was finally finished. As the shiny, metallic gray car was unveiled, the smile on Donald’s face grew wider and wider.

 Donald is one of more than 300 local kids who will have a wish granted this year through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire. In order for this to happen, the Chapter relies on support from community fundraising efforts, like that of The Shops at Dos Lagos led by marketing manager Heather Bordner-Ayyob.

The Shops at Dos Lagos is located at 2780 Cabot Drive, Suite 140 in Corona. For more information on the “Not So Scary Halloween” celebration, please visit www.wishocie.org or contact Kim Stauffer at kstauffer@wishocie.org.

The afternoon will include the dedication of a sculpture honoring Lorenzo Trujillo, one of the original leaders and settlers of La Placita de los Trujillos (later known as La Placita) and the unveiling of a new interpretive sign. Visitors are encouraged to honor their loved ones by adding to the Dia de los Muertos community ofrenda, and families are invited to clean and decorate the graves of their relatives. Mexican Trio Los Azulado will provide a traditional mariachi cemetery serenade, and refreshments will be served.

“The original settlers who created the communities of La Placita and Agua Mansa on either side of the Santa Ana River developed the cemetery,” said Nielsen. “The first burial we are aware of took place in 1852. Many descendants of the Agua Mansans and people living in the greater community are also buried at the site, with the last burial taking place in 1963. There are approximately 2,000 people here, but only about 1,000 are identified at this time. We are actively seeking information about families represented here at the cemetery, and want to collect as much data as possible about the burials.”

The Agua Mansa Cemetery on-line burial data base is available on the museum’s website, www.sbcountymuseum.org. Members of the public who have information to share can contact Nielsen at: 909-307-2669 extension 240.

Agua Mansa Cemetery is a San Bernardino County Museum historic site and California State Historical Landmark #121 located at 2001 W. Agua Mansa Road in Colton. Refreshments, entertainment, and decorations are sponsored by Norm and Thais Kanold. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org or call Curator of History Michele Nielsen at (909) 307-2669 ext. 240.

Andrew Turner received B.A. degrees in Art History and Classics from the University of Arizona and a Master’s in Anthropology from UC Riverside. His research interests include the art, symbolism, and religion of ancient Mesoamerica, the Andes, and the American Southwest, and he has traveled extensively to archaeological sites and collections in Mexico and
Peru. Andrew has given several public presentations on Mesoamerican and Andean archaeology, and has worked as a curatorial intern at the Tucson Museum of Art and LACMA. He is currently a doctoral student at UC Riverside working on a dissertation in Anthropology on ancient Central Mexican art and writing systems, as well as a Master’s thesis in Art History on ceramic arts in ancient Peru.

“My presentation investigates artwork spanning three millennia in Mexico and Central America,” said Turner. “I will explore the metaphorical underpinnings of depictions of reptiles in Mesoamerican religion and cosmology.”

Ancient Mesoamerican peoples relied on close observation of the natural world and its inhabitants in order to understand the workings of the cosmos. For cultures such as the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec, the world was often understood through a series of rich metaphors involving reptiles. The earth could be viewed as a massive crocodile, turtle, or iguana, and maize, a staple of Mesoamerican diets, was frequently imbued with reptilian attributes. Occasionally symbolism converged, casting the life-sustaining World Tree at the center of the cosmos as a reptile that sprouts maize from its tail. These metaphors can be understood through observation of the characteristics and behaviors of reptiles.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 am to 5pm. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in museum exhibits or programs, requests should be made through Museum Visitor Services at least three business days prior to your visit. Visitor Services’ telephone number is 909-307-2669 ext. 229 or (TDD) 909-792-1462.

This charity event was established last year to raise funds to provide scholarship opportunities to local young women pursuing careers in commercial real estate, and to create awareness about female heart disease.

“Heart disease is now the number one cause of death among women,” said Judi Staats, president of CREW Inland Empire. “The event allows attendees to practice a healthy heart exercise–sharing a glass of wine with friends–while raising funds for heart disease education and real estate scholarships.”

Proceeds from the event will go to support the American Heart Association’s community outreach programs that educate people about the cause and prevention of heart attacks. A portion of the proceeds will also go to CREW Inland Empire’s scholarship program, which aims to mentor and increase the number of women working in the commercial real estate industry.

“Combining networking, food and wine, and a chance to support both healthy heart education and scholarships for women in the real estate industry helped make last year’s fundraiser a sold out event,” said Mary Sullivan, CREW Inland Empire special events board member. “This year we expanded the event and invite all local community and business members to join us for good food, wine and a chance to give back.  Basically a chance to – Sip, savor, socialize and support.”

Local business and community members are invited to support the cause. Attendance is $55 before Oct. 18, and $65 after. Register at www.crew-ie.org.

About CREW Inland Empire

CREW Inland Empire is a member of CREW Network, the Commercial Real Estate Women Network, and is comprised of members serving local San Bernardino and Riverside County markets. CREW Network is the industry’s premier business networking organization with more than 8,000 commercial real estate professionals in 74 major markets across North America. It is dedicated to advancing the success of women in commercial real estate and provides networking, business development, leadership opportunities and professional education. For more information visit, www.crew-ie.org

“StarLab offers guests a chance to look at star constellations while they listen to stories about them from around the world,” said Nancy Kirkwood, museum educator. “Each program lasts about 30 minutes, and they are most suitable for families with children over the age of 4.”

The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 am to 5pm. General admission is $8 (adult), $6 (military or senior), $5 (student), and $4 (child aged 5 to 12). Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in museum exhibits or programs, requests should be made through Museum Visitor Services at least three business days prior to your visit. Visitor Services’ telephone number is 909-307-2669 ext. 229 or (TDD) 909-792-1462.

WHAT: Beautification Project at Central City Lutheran Mission.

WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 2011, 9:00AM to 2PM

WHERE: Central City Lutheran Mission, 1354 N. G Street San Bernardino CA, 92405

WHY: Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others — a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Millions of Americans are rallied into a single day of action to help change the world. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October.

HOW: Event sponsors thus far include: Serrano Nursery, Pizza Hut(Highland Ave.), Costco, ITT Tech, Starbucks and private donations.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: This event will be both indoors and outdoors. The project will consist of creating play areas, painting the after-school classrooms and planting flowers and fruit trees on the mission grounds for the benefit of the community and enhancement of their services. There will also be a lunch performance by the San Bernardino Teen Music Workshop group. Notable attendees that have Registered thus far include: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage(San Bernardino Branch), FedEx Rialto, members of Future Social Workers in Action from Cal State San Bernardino and the San Bernardino Teen Music Workshop.

MEDIA: Arrowhead United Way invites you to send a representative. Your coverage would be welcome and appreciated. Since guests are encouraged to RSVP, please contact Sheika Hurd at 909-884-9441 x227 or Sheikah@AHUW.org if you would like to attend.

Teens can participate in fun activities, view cooking and fitness demonstrations and receive free health screenings and vaccinations. Have fun while learning how to make smart decisions about living a happy healthy lifestyle.

The fair will feature live entertainment, demonstrations, free fitness activities, food, mental & physical health information, diet and nutrition information, cancer prevention information and information on eating disorders.

For more information about the Jack Bulik Teen Center and activities call (909) 349-6984 or visit online at
recreation.fontana.org.

EASTVALE, CA - On Friday, October 21st at 8:00 p.m. road construction will begin at the intersection of Hellman and Schleisman due to the construction of a temporary bypass pipeline for the Santa Ana Regional Interceptor (SARI) bypass line that is being relocated. Construction will occur from Friday night, October 21st through the evening of Saturday, October 22nd. Additional work will be performed within the Aldergate/Whitewell and Schleisman intersection.

The following traffic controls will be in place during the road construction project on October 21st:

Schleisman (Westbound) – closed to traffic from Aldergate/Whitewell to Hellman beginning at approximately 8:00 p.m. The road closure will last for roughly eighteen hours. Schleisman will be open to traffic by Saturday evening assuming no construction set-backs.

Hellman (northbound) – restricted to right turn only onto Schleisman due to construction within the intersection. Traffic restrictions will last for approximately eighteen hours.

Local Traffic – To bypass the road closure and gain access to their homes, Kimball or Pine (in Chino), local residents may use the Whitewell neighborhood streets (Lennar and DR Horton homes). This is also the best emergency route through the closure.

Monday October 24th – Construction will continue off Schleisman but will not result in a road closure. Additional traffic controls will consist of certified flaggers’ occasionally slowing traffic for deliveries and construction vehicles. This ongoing road work will continue for approximately two weeks dependent upon the weather conditions.

Wednesday, November 2nd – Construction within the existing paved section of Westbound Schleisman will begin at 8:00pm on November 2nd resulting in a road closure. This work will continue 24-hours a day for approximately 4½ days. Westbound Schleisman will reopen to traffic on November 8th before the Tuesday morning commute.

The following traffic controls will be in place during the road construction on November 2nd :

Schleisman (Westbound) – closed to traffic from Aldergate/Whitewell to Hellman beginning at approximately 8:00 p.m.

Hellman (northbound) – will be restricted to right turn only onto Schleisman due to construction within the intersection.

Local Traffic – To bypass the road closure and gain access to their homes, Kimball or Pine (in Chino), local residents may use the Whitewell neighborhood streets (Lennar and DR Horton homes). This is also the best emergency route through the closure.

If there are weather delays or delivery issues, the November 2nd closure will be postponed until December 1st to avoid impacting the Thanksgiving Weekend traffic.

A third closure will occur in December, during daytime hours, to complete the final trench repairs and final street surfacing. The final closure schedule is not yet available due to potential weather constraints and asphalt availability.

For additional questions or comments, please contact the Public Works Department at:

(951) 361-0900.

About the City of Eastvale:

Eastvale, one of California’s newest cities, began operation on October 1, 2010. Roughly ten years prior, Eastvale was a part of the world-famous Chino dairy area, home to thousands of dairy cattle and only a handful of residents. Today, Eastvale has an ever-growing population of 53,668 residents at the 2010 census. Roughly 90 percent of the city is developed and served by a variety of local and regional shopping centers. Eastvale residents are proud of their community and of incorporation as well as the chance to chart their own future as an independent city. Eastvale is a young and dynamic community in Western Riverside County filled with economic opportunity and strong values. The City Council values and encourages public participation in the governing process. For more information on the City of Eastvale, please visit: www.eastvalecity.org

WASHINGTON – Spurred in part by unprecedented loan volume in the year’s first quarter, small business loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration in FY2011 reached the highest mark in the agency’s history, supporting over $30 billion, continuing the rebound begun in 2009 and returning to healthy pre-recession levels in the final three quarters of the year.

“SBA-backed lending continued the upward trend we saw last year,” SBA Administrator Karen Mills said.  “Due to the Small Business Jobs Act and a return to pre-recession lending levels, over 61,000 small businesses had access to capital.  Small businesses are the backbone of the economy and SBA has been there to help them rebound through difficult times over the past few years.  First through the Recovery Act and then through the Small Business Jobs Act and new SBA lending programs, SBA has provided small businesses with the tools they need so they can grow and create jobs.  As SBA lending levels continue to indicate a rebound in small business lending, we will work through new programs to fill the gaps created in the marketplace.” 

During the fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, SBA loan approvals supported $30.5 billion (61,689 loans) in lending to small businesses and start-ups through its two largest loan programs, compared to $22.6 billion (60,771 loans) in FY 2010 and $17.9 billion (50,830 loans) in FY2009. 

The FY2011 total is the highest volume fiscal year in the agency’s history, surpassing the $28.5 billion mark established in FY2007.  The first quarter of the year, at over $12 billion supported, was the most active single quarter ever for SBA-backed loans, with more than four times the dollar volume of the same quarter in 2009 – the first three months of the recession – and more than double the volume of any quarter over the past four years. 

The unprecedented quarter was prompted by the enhancements provided under the Small Business Jobs Act, which were in effect.  The loan enhancements allowed SBA to raise the guarantee on its 7(a) loans to 90 percent and waive fees on both its 7(a) and 504 loans.

The totals for FY2011 include 53,706 loans $19.63 billion under the agency’s largest loan program, the 7(a) General Business Loan program, and 7,983 loans for a total approval of $4.84 billion, supporting $10.34 billion in small business lending under the 504 Certified Development Company loan program.  The “supported” amount for 504 loans includes the SBA share and third party loans that are made by commercial lenders as part of the funding package. 

Those numbers compare with 7(a) totals for FY 2010 of 52,938 loans for $12.46 billion, and 504 program totals of 7,833 loans for a total supported dollar amount of $9.97 billion.

While SBA lending has returned to pre-recession lending levels, there continue to be gaps in the marketplace and small businesses that need access to capital.  To help fill these gaps, SBA created two new lending programs in FY2011: Community Advantage and Small Loan Advantage.  The Advantage lending programs provide streamlined applications for loans under $250,000 with the standard 7(a) guarantee in order to incentive lenders to make smaller-dollar loans.  The smaller-dollar loans often go to underserved communities.  Additionally, Community Advantage increases the points of access for small businesses by allowing “mission focused” lenders, such as CDFIs and microlending intermediaries, the ability to make 7(a) loans.

In FY2011, SBA has added 30 new lenders to the 7(a) lending program through the Community Advantage program.

The total for 2011 also included approximately $5.8 billion in loans to more than 16,000 start-up small businesses, the most since FY2008. 

For more information about these and other SBA programs, visit the SBA Web site at www.sba.gov, or contact your local SBA field office.  You can find contact information for your local SBA office at http://www.sba.gov/localresources/index.html.

WHAT:

The Inland Empire food and wine tasting event of the year! More than 20

local restaurants, local wineries, and award-winning entries from the

Pacific Rim Wine Competition provide a taste of the Inland Empire’s

finest. Ticket and raffle proceeds benefit the National Orange Show

Foundation and its charities.

WHEN:

Thursday, October 13, 2011

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

WHERE:

National Orange Show Events Center Lagoon

870 Arrowhead Ave., (approx. address)

Enter at Gate 9

San Bernardino, CA 92408

COST:

$75 per person / $125 per couple

Charitable deduction of $50 per single ticket and $75 per couple ticket

Cost of admission includes a commemorative wine glass

PARTICIPANTS TO DATE

(subject to change):

Manhattan Grill, Hilton San Bernardino

The Castaways

Chili’s Bar & Grill

Celebrity Chef Mouton

Le Rendezvous

Leno’s Rico Taco

La Pasta Italia

Jose’s Mexican Food

The Rustic Loaf

Lucy’s Mexican Food

Ray’s Grill

Napoli Italian Restaurant

El Torito

Blooming Creations

Mexico Café

Café Rio

Graber Olive House

Historic Galleano Winery

Quady Winery

Hangar 24 Brewery

MORE INFO:

(909) 888-6788 ext. 411 or www.nosevents.com. RSVP by October 10

Editor’s note

About the National Orange Show Foundation

As the giving arm of the National Orange Show, the National Orange Show Foundation

has a long tradition of community partnership. The National Orange Show Foundation

proudly provides funds for education programs, services and programs that benefit at-risk

children and their families, services and programs that improve quality of life, student

scholarships, community enrichment, and literacy.

About the National Orange Show Events Center

The National Orange Show Events Center is the Inland Empire’s premier source of

entertainment and all-inclusive event solutions. The center’s multi-use, 120 acre facility

offers 150,000 square feet of indoor space and has hosted concerts, banquets, and

prestigious events such as the Wine and Food under the Stars, The Pacific Rim

International Wine Competition, and The Assistance League of San Bernardino’s

Headdress Ball. With the historic tradition of the annual citrus fair at the heart of the

organization, the National Orange Show Events Center is at the forefront of the events

industry while working to maintain strong community connections. For more

information, visit www.nosevents.com.

West End Shelter for Animals is holding its 2^nd annual Walk ‘n’ Wag-a-thon on Saturday, October 8^th 2011 at 10a at Prado Regional Park, Chino.

EVENT DETAILS:

• 2^ND Annual Walk ‘n’ Wag-a-thon “5K” Fundraiser – Guest Emcee KFROG 95.1FM DJ Heather Froglear!
• Saturday October 8, 2011 – SAME DAY registration begins 8:30a, Walk begins 10a 
• Prado Regional Park, 16700 S. Euclid Avenue, Chino – Shelter A, Lot 7 ($10 park entrance fee applies)
• “RENT” a shelter dog to walk! – $5 donation, first-come, first-served
• SAME DAY Registration is $20 per adult.  Children 12 and under are free, dogs on leash free (current license required) 
• Cash/Check payment and registration will be same-day at the event. Additionally, registration forms are available to download at www.westendshelter.com. 
• Help us raise more funds: Individuals are encouraged to secure sponsors for their participation in this walk by registering on www.FirstGiving.com/WestEndShelterforAnimals; or by downloading a pledge form at www.WestEndShelter.com. Join us on Facebook!

Enjoy free coffee, refreshments, live music, prizes, doggie bags and more.  The event is being sponsored by:  JAX Markets, KFRG-FM, KOLA-FM, Inland Empire Magazine, Chino Champion Newspaper, Inland Empire Weekly, Inland Empire Family, Bad Ass Coffee, Kahoot’s Pet Store and more. 

For more information, registration form, volunteer or sponsorship, please visit our website www.WestEndShelter.com or call 909-947-3517.

The sophisticated, upscale lounge at Agua Caliente Casino features a variety of wines, martinis, and a delicious menu of cocktails including The Citrus Rendezvous, which includes Orange Stoli Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry juice and freshly squeezed lime juice. Rendezvous is billed as the ultimate place to mix, mingle and celebrate. It’s located midway through the casino, and a special cocktail menu begins at 6pm daily. Guests are invited to take advantage of complimentary valet at the hotel lobby entrance.

Chief Operating Officer Brian Hansberry says the soon to be hot spot is a welcome addition. “Rendezvous is a great place to meet up with friends after work and enjoy a cocktail. The idea was to create a casual, yet sophisticated atmosphere where you could loosen your tie, relax and have a drink with your friends. I think we accomplished that.”

RENDEZVOUS

Featured Cocktail Menu

Served 6pm – Close daily

Monday

Martini Mondays

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Rendezvous like a true double agent with an ice cold Martini. Go safe with a Cosmopolitan, Kiwitini or Strawberrytini or be daring and order a Chocolate Jalapeno Martini or our version of the world famous Vesper. Shaken not stirred of course.

Tuesday

Skinny and sexy

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Go Skinny and look great with one of these fewer calorie drinks. Enjoy these full flavored beverages without the guilt. Choices include a Fresh Minty Mojito, a lemon-lime or strawberry Margarita, a Long Island Iced Tea, a Piña Colada or Cosmopolitan.

Only a refreshing 200 calories!

Wednesday

Chocolates and Wine

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You cannot miss this wonderful pairing of chocolates and wine! Take your taste buds on an exciting tour through a variety of decadent chocolates paired with delicious wines. We will start off light and silky and move our way to the darker, fuller flavors. This is a little piece of heaven.

Thursday

Sangria Getaway

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Order yourself a taste of Spain with one of our Fabulous Sangrias. This fruity punch style beverage is especially refreshing with the flavor of fresh fruits. You can taste the traditional red, a lighter white or take the bull by the horns and try one of each. ¡Olé!

“I am thrilled that the Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal is recognizing JD for his accomplishments and contributions to our community,” said Congressman McKeon. “JD is a tremendous young man who has served his country with extraordinary valor. I am proud that he is a part of our team representing and working for the people of the 25th District.”

While studying social sciences at College of the Canyons, JD began interning for Congressman McKeon’s Santa Clarita Office. His dedication as an intern led to a permanent position as Congressman McKeon’s Military and Veteran Affairs Field Representative through the House Chief Administrative Officer’s (CAO) Wounded Warrior Program.

JD is both an asset to Congressman McKeon’s office and the 25th Congressional District. After serving his country with three deployments during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 2008. He continues to serve his community as an active veterans advocate. A young student himself, Kennedy can relate to college-bound veterans, and works closely with them to take full advantage of the GI Bill. JD provides support to 25th District veterans and acts as a liaison between veterans and Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition, he assists veterans with VA benefits and other military issues. He is a youth mentor that promotes the military academies to high school students, ROTC Cadets, and all other eligible applicants.

JD served as Judge Advocate of the Newhall American Legion in 2010 and currently serves as 1st Vice Commander. JD is also a member of VFW Post 6885 and a member of the 1st Marine Division Association. Through these veteran organizations, he has been involved in community events such as the Armed Forces Day Festival, Memorial Day celebrations, Veterans Day celebrations and the July 4th parades

Congressman McKeon represents the 25th District of California and serves as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.

The GPAC was formed to assist City staff in the preparation of the City’s first General Plan. The ten-member committee will serve in an advisory capacity, providing input that will help guide policy decisions. The GPAC is made up of members of the community with a variety of backgrounds.

At the meeting, GPAC members will be provided with a brief introduction to the General Plan and how it will be prepared. Future meetings of the GPAC will include a review of draft chapters of the General Plan, which will ultimately be reviewed by the Planning Commission and presented to the City Council for approval.

What: Eastvale General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting

When: Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 6:00 p.m.

Where: Rosa Parks Elementary School

About the Eastvale General Plan
The General Plan is a long-range plan that addresses the topics vital to creating a thriving, well-balanced and sustainable community. The Eastvale General Plan will carry forward elements of the County of Riverside General Plan and add goals and policies that address Eastvale-specific issues identified by the City Council and Planning Commission. Chapters in the General Plan will include Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Safety, Economics, Design, Healthy Community and Arts and Culture.

For more information on the project, please visit www.EastvaleGeneralPlan.com.

United Furniture will begin the process of local staff development in mid-October. We plan to complete a soft opening for manufacturing and distribution operations in November. Our employment is expected to exceed 100 people early in the first quarter of 2012, said Bob Cottam, spokesperson for the company.

The Job Fair will take place on Saturday, October 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 Seventh Street in Victorville, CA.

United Furniture is recruiting for a variety of skilled and semi-skilled manufacturing positions. Job openings may include frame assemblers, spring assemblers, frame trim up, arm and pad assemblers, assembly inspectors, packers, scanners, furniture movers, band saw operators, line supervisors, spring clip machine operators, cushion and backfill machine operators, cushion regulators, polyurethane dimension saw operators, polyurethane lamination operators, quality control inspectors, shipping and receiving managers, general labor, janitorial and custodial positions.

The wage rates and compensation for these jobs will commensurate with the requirements of the position and the candidate’s skills. United Furniture offers production incentive pay, based on piece-work rates, for certain positions. The company also offers a comprehensive benefit package, a stable work environment, state-of-the-art equipment and a modern facility.

Job seekers are encouraged to attend the Job Fair with a resume in hand and be prepared to complete an application or be interviewed on site, said Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the County’s Workforce Investment Board and Director of the Workforce Development Department.

County residents seeking assistance with resume or interview preparation before attending the Job Fair may contact the Employment Resource Centers at 800-451-JOBS or visit www.csb-win.org. They may also access job placement help and no-cost job training programs.

Our County’s Workforce Investment Board provides employers with a Business Resource Team that responds quickly and effectively to employer needs, said Josie Gonzales, Chair and County of San Bernardino Fifth District Supervisor. I am proud to see that our employers are taking advantage of these services to save time and money.

United Furniture has more than 2,200 employees and 3.8 million square feet of production and distribution space with locations in Okolona, Hatley, Nettleton and Amory Mississippi; Archdale, Winston Salem and Lexington, North Carolina; and now Victorville, California.

The availability of both a skilled and semi-skilled workforce is a major reason we chose Victorville, the SCLC complex and the High Desert Region of San Bernardino County, said Cottam. We are excited about the prospects for our success and the success of our new employees.”

Today, United Furniture is one of the largest domestic producers of upholstered furniture. The company holds the exclusive licensing agreement as the U.S manufacturer of Simmons Upholstery. The company produces an extensive, affordable seating line of trendsetting furniture including sofa models, sectionals, chase lounges, recliners, motion sofas, juvenile seating and Hide-A-Bed sleepers.

About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County
The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors. The WIB strives to strengthen the skills of the County’s workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors is committed to providing county resources which generate jobs and investment.

The WIB, through the County of San Bernardino’s Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department, operates the County of San Bernardino’s Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life. The BRCs support and provide services to the County’s businesses including employee recruitment.

This October, Cruise Night has some of the best classic and custom cars in the Inland Empire, with over 300 classics, hot rods and low riders cruising Spring Street. Bring your friends and family to this free event, which features live entertainment as the band Intersexion, playing a mix of current and classic hits. Local vendor booths are also on hand with unique merchandise and food. Cruise Night has up to 5,000 visitors, and welcomes people of all ages.

Cruise Night is sponsored by the Auto Club Dragway, Mary Powers of State Farm Insurance and Estrella’s.

Cruise Night takes place the first Friday of the month by the junction of Spring Street and Sierra Avenue in Downtown Fontana. If you would like to be a part of Cruise Night, bring your car, as long as it’s a hot rod, low-rider, custom or classic.

This family-friendly event serves as an outlet for people to unwind and enjoy all that Downtown Fontana has to offer. To learn more, please call (909) 349-6900 or visit cruise.fontana.org.

· Strategies to integrate new media into ad campaigns

· How to evaluate new media advertising channels

· Understanding and targeting audiences in today’s landscape

· Using strategic metrics for media measurement

· Best practices in new media advertising

“Dan will explain why pulling the trigger on a digital campaign without a solid foundation is a recipe for failure,” said Burgess, who encourages everyone involved with web based advertising to attend. “There are a few seats left and arriving early is a great idea,” said Burgess.
The Old Spaghetti Factory is located at 3191 Mission Inn Ave. in Riverside. For more information, contact Burgess at jon@redfusionmedia.com or (909)798-7092.

“The ground beneath our feet is full of remains of ancient animals and plants, preserved in the fossil record,” said Scott. “But how did these ancient relics get there? How, exactly, does an organism become a fossil?”

Scott will discuss some of the many ways in which living creatures can become part of the rock record, and how paleontologists find fossils in those rocks—from seas to seeds, from mice to mammoths, and from tar pits to Tyrannosaurus. His talk will also reveal new details about “Life to Death to Discovery,” the featured exhibit that will greet visitors entering the museum’s new Hall of Geological Wonders. The Hall will be open for sneak peaks on National Fossil Day, October 12.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 am to 5pm. General admission is $8 (adult), $6 (military or senior), $5 (student), and $4 (child aged 5 to 12). Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.

The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in museum exhibits or programs, requests should be made through Museum Visitor Services at least three business days prior to your visit. Visitor Services’ telephone number is 909-307-2669 ext. 229 or (TDD) 909-792-1462.