Top Stories   THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2009

Administration Offices: City Hall and all City administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in recognition of Independence Day. This includes programs at the Alexander Hughes Community Center, Joslyn Center, Blaisdell, TAC, YAC, and all wading pools. However, the aquatics program at El Roble Jr. High School will be operating as usual, with classes starting at 11 a.m., open swim from 12 - 2 p.m., and classes resuming at 2:30 - 7 p.m.
Trash/Recycling Pick-Up On Schedule: The Sanitation Division will be working their regular routes and will still collect trash and recycling materials from residents on Friday, July 3. Therefore, sanitation services will remain on schedule and not be delayed due to the holiday. 

The City of Claremont was recently showcased in The San Diego Union-Tribune. The writer, who stayed at Hotel Casa 425, wrote about her Claremont experience, and highlighted many local businesses. To view the article, click on the link below.

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Celebrate the 61st Annual Independence Day Celebration in Claremont! Start the morning off with the Claremont Village Freedom 5000 Run/Walk hosted by the Claremont High School Cross Country Team. Hungry? Enjoy the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. Tickets will be sold on site. Then stroll on over to the Official Opening Ceremonies to salute the flag and hear some inspiring words from our community leaders. Next, it's time to enjoy lively entertainment, music, children's games, water bounce houses, Willard Hunter Speaker's Corner, delicious food, and visit all the different non-profit booths. Get ready to enjoy the parade at 4 p.m. as we promenade Indian Hill in red, white, and blue style. Your evening is ready to go at Pomona College (corner of 6th and Mills) for the Amazing Firework's Sky Show and Concert featuring the Ravelers. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., so be sure to get your tickets in advance. Last year we sold out! Tickets are available at City Hall, Alexander Hughes Community Center, Chamber of Commerce, Von's, and Wolfe's Market, $6 presale and $8 at the door, if available. Visit www.Claremont4th.org for more information.

Co-sponsored by City of Claremont and Kiwanis Club, everyone is invited to the Summer Concerts in the Park at Memorial Park located at 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Concerts take place every Monday night, July 6 through September 7, from 7:30-9 p.m.

This year's schedule is as follows:
July 6: LCR (Classic Rock)
July 13: Claremont Winds (Symphonic Winds)
July 20: Calypso Pirates (Reggae)
July 27: Suave (Latin/R&B)
August 3: The Ravelers (Classic Rock)
August 10: Yolanda Creole Woman (New Orleans)
August 17: All-American Wranglers (Country)
August 24: Reno Jones (Blues Rock)
August 31: Night Blooming Jazzmen (Dixieland Jazz)
September 7: The Answer (Classic Rock)

The Kiwanis Club will offer a variety of concessions, with proceeds benefiting the concert program. Everyone is encouraged to bring a low lawn chair and/or blanket to enjoy an evening out with friends and neighbors.

For more information about the City of Claremont's Summer Concerts in the Park, call (909) 399-5490.

The free community wading pools are open for children ages five and under. All wading pools will be open from June 15 thru September 4 from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Memorial Park wading pool will be open Monday- Friday, while Wheeler Park and El Barrio Park will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday's only. Please note that all wading pools will be closed Friday, July 3. For more information, please contact the Human Services Department at (909) 399-5490.