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March 2010
Upland Leadership Development Program
Date: 3/1/2010 • Time: March 2010

Beginning March 2010, this exciting program starts with a fun and full one day retreat. The program will consist of 5 interactive workshop sessions giving tremendous knowledge about the City of Upland. This incredible program is limited to 20 participants. For cost and more information, please contact the Upland Chamber of Commerce at (909) 204-4465.

Book-Enders Meeting: March
Date: 3/6/2010 • Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (noon)
Location: Upland Public Library, Multi Purpose Room

Join us in our Multi-Purpose Room for a discussion of Mrs. Mike by Benedict and Nancy Freeman.

www.ci.upland.ca.us/asp/Site/Library/Programs/details/index.asp?ID=10

City of Upland Community Night
Date: 3/6/2010 • Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Citizens Business Bank Arena

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Ontario Reign vs. Las Vegas Wranglers!!! Ontario Reign celebrates the City of Upland Community Night! One lucky winner will be able to ride the Zamboni! Five lucky winners will be able to participate in the High 5 Line (watch pre-game warm-ups from the team bench). Tickets must be purchased no later than Thursday, March 4. For more information, contact the City of Upland Recreation and Community Services Division at (909) 931-4280. $8.00 & $10.00 tickets are available for the Upper Center and Upper End seating. A portion of ticket sales will support youth programs in the City of Upland. There will be Reign Gear Give-A-Ways!!!

Teen Gaming Tournament
Date: 3/17/2010 • Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Carnegie Cultural Center, 123 D St

Hey teens, get your bands of four together for the Guitar Hero® World Tour Tournament at the Upland Public Library. Meet the challenge and claim your title as the Library’s best band!

California Gardening For The Water Wise Gardener
Date: 3/20/2010 • Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Upland City Yard, 1370 N. Benson Ave., Upland

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Have you ever wondered how to reduce your water bill and yard maintenance? Would you like to attract native birds to your own backyard? This 4-hour seminar will teach you the basics of California Friendly water wise gardening to do all of those things and many more. Topics covered include soil and fertilizers, design basics, plant selection and irrigation. City of Upland and San Antonio Water Company customers will be provided with their water usage history to serve as a reference during the class as well as handouts, water wise giveaways and snacks. Instructor provided by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Please contact the Recreation and Community Services Division at (909) 931-4280 for registration.

April 2010
Spring Egg Hunt
Date: 4/3/2010 • Time: 10:00 a.m. SHARP
Location: Memorial Park

Memorial Park, Memorial FIeld & Rotary Field. Sponsored by the Upland Foothill Kiwanis & the City of Upland Recreation Division.

2010 Volunteen Program
Date: 4/5/2010 • Time: Office Hours
Location: Magnolia Recreation Center

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Join the Volunteen Program with the City of Upland Recreation and Community Services Division! Gain Valuable Work Experience, fulfill community service requirements and increase self confidence with our 2010 Volunteen Program! Please see attached pdf document for more valuable information.

Upland Chamber of Commerce Gourmet Golf Tournament
Date: 4/6/2010 • Time: Please See Description
Location: To Be Determined

Registration: 10:00 a.m. Chipping and Putting Contest: 10:30 a.m. Shotgun Start: 12:00 p.m. To golf or for sponsorship information, contact the Upland Chamber of Commerce at (909) 204-4465.

Be An Earth Day Hero
Date: 4/17/2010 • Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Memorial Park, Upland

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An Earth Day Hero is someone who recycles, reduces, and/or reuses. Do your part and bring your gently used articles of clothing, house hold goods and appliances, books, toys and tools to be sold, exchanged, simply given away at the “Earth Day Hero” reuse meet. Each participant will have a 10 X 10 space (you may pay for more than one if you wish). You will need to supply your own tables, chairs, blankets, boxes, and change. All items being sold must be used. No new packaged items (store bought), food (homemade or pre-packaged), and/or beverages may be sold. Pre-registration is required. You will receive event instructions at time of registration. Groups and organizations will be there also to accept donations of your used books (Friends of Upland Library), reading glasses (The Lions), working-but not in service cell phones (H.O.P.E. – Helping Out Friends Everyday), and infant and children’s clothing and supplies (Steven’s Hope). Refreshments will be sold by Upland Foothill Kiwanis. Hazardous waste (oil, paint, paint thinner, antifreeze, fertilizers…) can be taken to the Public Works Department at 1370 N. Benson Ave from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be information available for those of you looking for e-waste and sharps disposal and other helpful information and facts to help you be an Earth Day Hero.

Food Fear Factor Survival Challenge
Date: 4/24/2010 • Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Upland Lemon Festival-Downtown Upland

Are you brave enough to take the "Food Fear Factor Survival Challenge"? Do you run from the table when your mom puts healthy vegetables in front of you? Run no more - step up to the challenge. Sign up to be part of this fun experience and show your family and friends that you can win the "Food Fear Factor Survival Challenge". Prizes will be awarded for the most "Fearless Challenger". (Only healthy foods will be served.) Pre-registration is suggested as room is limited. To sign up, please phone the Recreation Division at (909) 931-4280 or by filling out the attached pdf form and bringing it to the office.

May 2010
Discover Upland Presents
Date: 5/21/2010 • Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Historic Downtown Upland

Join us for this second eco-friendly event in Historic Downtown Upland, featuring delightful cuisine from area restaurants and fine wines from local vintners and wine shops. Enjoy entertainment while supporting the Upland Chamber of Commerce and its program of work. Plus, a portion of the ticket sales will go to non-profit organizations in our community. For tickets and information, contact Upland Chamber of Commerce.

Ongoing
PawPals
Date: Ongoing
When: January 9-June 5, 2010
Location: Upland Public Library, 450 N. Euclid Ave.

Read to one of our certified Reading Education Assistance Dogs every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Readers earn a free paperback book every 5th visit. Get great reading practice and have tail-wagging good fun, too! Encouraged for readers and those learning to read.

Amelia's Afterschool Adventure
Date: Ongoing
When: January 6 - February 24, 2010
Location: Upland Public Library, 450 N. Euclid Ave.

Kids aged 5-9 can enjoy great stories and snacks in the Library's Multi-Purpose Room. No pre-registration required, but please be on time!

www.ci.upland.ca.us/asp/Site/Library/Programs/details/index.asp?ID=14

Preschool Storytime
Date: Ongoing
When: January 5-February 23, 2010
Location: Upland Public Library, 450 N. Euclid Ave.

Preschool storytime offers young children aged 3-5 the chance to experience children's literature through picture books, flannelboard stories, song, fingerplays, puppets and simple crafts. Pre-registration is required [contact the Youth Services Desk, (909) 931-4213] and children must be able to stay in the storytelling room without a parent present. Lasts 30-40 minutes.

www.ci.upland.ca.us/asp/Site/Library/Programs/details/index.asp?ID=8

Toddler Storytime
Date: Ongoing
When: January 5-February 23, 2010
Location: Upland Public Library, 450 N. Euclid Ave.

Young Library users ages 2-3, accompanied by an adult, will enjoy stories, fingerplays, puppets, songs, and other activities. Storytime lasts 25 minutes. Pre-registration is required; contact the Youth Services Desk, (909) 931-4213.