Programs

“Jack London, Photographer” Speaker – Sarah “Sue” Hodson, retired curator of Literary Collections, Huntington Library Sue Hodson will present an illustrated lecture about Jack London’s career as a photographer. London, best-known as the author of such books as The Call of the Wild, was also an accomplished photographer. On assignment for the Hearst Syndicate, Collier’s, […]

Premature Mortality and Socioeconomic Status: the Size and Socio-political Implications of the Early Disappearance of the Poor – Speaker – Javier Rodriguez, Ph.D., Dept. of Politics and Government, Claremont Graduate University From the opioids epidemic to electoral politics, this talk is a short tour across the economic, public health, and socio-political principles and trends addressing the increasing

Remembering 9/11 – Speaker – Michael Hingsdon, 9/11 survivor, author and keynote/motivation speaker Join us for this special program, presented by a 9/11 survivor – and rescuer. Michael Hingson is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, technologist and motivational speaker. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 terrorist attacks with the help of his guide dog,

The Powerful Effect of Music on Our Community – Speaker – Gabe Petrocelli, Conductor, Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band Dr. Gabe Petrocelli will explain why music has a powerful effect in our community. He will emphasize that music is a powerful element of communication that transcends the use of the spoken word and thereby requires no

The Slow Death of Newspapers – Speaker – David Allen, columnist for Inland Daily Bulletin, humorist, restaurant critic As longtime columnist for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, David Allen is watching the implosion of newspapers from the inside. (It’s grim, but at least there’s air conditioning.) Could newspapers really go away? Is democracy in peril?

Military Submarines – Capabilities and Limitations– Speaker – Fred DeMetz, Sr., President of Sound Path Technologies Learn from an expert about a subject that is new to most of us. Fred DeMetz earned BS and MS degrees in engineering and physics from Louisiana State University and a PhD in mechanical engineering an acoustics from the

Anxieties of Authenticity: American Yoga and the Problem of Whiteness – Speaker:  Dr. Amanda Lucia, Associate Professor, UCR In this time of racial conversations, have you ever wondered how yoga – which originated in India – became a white multi-billion dollar commercial enterprise in America? Telescoping on a case study of modern postural yoga, Dr.

The Importance of Social Support for Seniors – Speakers:  Floy Biggs, CEO, and Bea Kirkman, Director of Community Senior Services Do you or your loved ones need to address support services necessary for seniors? This is a “must hear” program provided by Community Senior Services. Learn about resources for seniors and their families, including transportation,

New Developments with the Sam Maloof Foundation Speaker: Jim Rawitsch, Executive Director In this “Maloof Legacy” presentation, Jim Rawitsch will tell how woodworker Sam Maloof, the son of Lebanese immigrants and born in Chino, became a globally recognized California Modernist furnituremaker. Maloof’s works are in the collections of America’s leading art museums and collectors, and

The Latest in LA County Fire Practices and Challenges– Speakers:  Captain Chris Adomeit and the Fire Team – including Engineer Mike Gallo, Captain Mike Coggins, Battalion Chief Dennis Cross and Firefighter Scott Gibbs. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department provides fire protection services to 57 cities and the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.