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WINTER 2016/17 2016 2016 T EN RE YO EV SO UR & UR IO! RECREATION CE IN ONTAR 1 Ontario Living Magazine | Winter 2016/17 | www.ontarioca.gov YOUR RESOURCE FOR RECREATION AND EXCITING EVENTS HAPPENING IN ONTARIO! INSIDE CITY WINTER 2016/17 Al C. Boling | City Manager HALL CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE Ontario offers many free events for families and visitors to restore the region’s number one economic and to enjoy throughout the holidays. Downtown Ontario is jobs engine. Stay updated with the latest information filled with joy as the streets along Euclid Avenue are lined regarding the airport, by visiting www.OntarioOIAA.com. with holiday decor provided by non-profit organizations: Christmas on Euclid Experience and the Greater Ontario The Annual 5K Reindeer Run and Rudolph’s Dash will Convention & Visitors Bureau. As part of the celebrations be held on December 10 at the Citizens Business Bank downtown, the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will occur Arena. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Ontario- on December 2 at Ontario Town Square. To find the Montclair Promise Scholars program and the City’s Youth latest information on events occurring this holiday season, Empowerment Scholarship. Information and registration visit www.ChristmasOnEuclid.com. for the race is available at www.ontario5krun.com. This Fall, the Ontario City Council approved the Also occurring on December 10 will be a celebration of Ontario’s Community College Promise Program. Ontario the City’s 125th Birthday, since its incorporation in 1891. believes that all children within the City should have the Events for the celebration will occur in the morning during opportunity to follow their dreams to attend a vocational the Annual 5K Reindeer Run and Rudolph’s Dash, and or higher learning institution. To help fulfill this dream, an evening celebration at Ontario Town Square. Stay the Ontario City Council established a scholarship up to date with the latest information regarding the City’s program for high school graduates, which will provide Birthday through the City’s social media channels and at free tuition for up to two consecutive years at a California www.ontarioca.gov/125. community college of the student’s choice. The goal of this program is to expand access to higher education Finally, I would like to remind everyone to shop local and for students and support local economic and workforce support our businesses not just during the holidays, but all development initiatives. For more information about the year long. By shopping local you help businesses grow program or to apply, visit www.ontarioca.gov/education. and create jobs in Ontario. The sales tax revenue also goes back to the community so we can put on amazing The City Council’s primary operating goal has been events, programs, and services to help our community to Regain Local Control of the Ontario International thrive. Have a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. Airport. On November 1, 2016, the City of Ontario and the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Al C. Boling celebrated the achievement of bringing the airport back City Manager to local control. The efforts now shift to working diligently #CityofOntario | #OntarioLens 2 Ontario Living Magazine | Winter 2016/17 | www.ontarioca.gov WINTER 2016/17 CONTENTS CITY NEWS See all the amazing classes and community events happening this Winter! 4 City of Ontario Contacts 4 myOntario Smart Phone 5 Class Registration Information – Traducción en Español 6 Ontario Heritage Corner 6 Planning a Yard Sale? RECREATION & ACTIVITIES 8 Arts & Crafts Classes 10 Dance & Exercise Classes 14 Special Interest Classes/Excursions 17 Tiny Tots 18 Tot Classes 20 Sports Classes 24 Youth Sports 25 Adult Sports 26 Adaptive Program 27 Community Centers 34 Teen Scene 36 Senior Programs 38 Library Storytimes & Events 42 Museum Exhibits & Programs 44 Community Events 52 Facilities Reservation & Map 54 Shop Ontario www.ontarioca.gov | Winter 2016/17 | Ontario Living Magazine 3 CITY CONTACTS CITY HALL Mon – Thur 7:30a – 5:30p | Fri 8:00a – 5:00p 303 East B St., Ontario, CA 91764 | www.ontarioca.gov myONTARIO CITY PHONE NUMBERS SMART PHONE APPLICATION City Hall (909) 395-2000 The City of Ontario has unveiled the “myOntario” iPhone City Council (909) 395-2011 Administration (909) 395-2010 and Android Phone application that allows residents with Administrative Services (909) 395-2015 smart phones to point, click and send photos of mainte- Building (909) 395-2023 nance issues such as: Business License (909) 395-2022 City Clerk (909) 395-2009 • Graffiti Code Enforcement (909) 395-2007 • Potholes Development (909) 395-2170 • Roadside debris Economic Development (909) 395-2005 • Shopping carts Engineering (909) 395-2025 • Storm drains Fiscal Services (909) 395-2352 • Street sweeping Housing (909) 395-2006 • Lane striping Human Resources (909) 395-2442 Planning (909) 395-2036 • Traffic signs, sidewalk, curb, Parks and Trees (909) 395-2633 gutter maintenance Public Works (909) 395-2600 • Tree trimming Purchasing (909) 395-2012 • Park maintenance Records Management (909) 395-2009 • Weed abatement Recreation & Community Services (909) 395-2020 • Sprinkler problems Risk Management (909) 395-2041 Solid Waste (909) 395-2666 iPhone and Android users may download the Utilities (909) 395-2050 “myOntario” application for free from the iPhone App Utility Billing (909) 395-2050 Store and Android Market by searching for the keyword “myOntario”. POLICE DEPARTMENT Police (909) 395-2001 2500 South Archibald Ave., Ontario, CA 91761 Police – Dispatch (909) 986-6711 Ontario Police Museum (Inside the Police Building) (909) 395-2853 LOCKLOCK 2500 South Archibald Ave., Ontario, CA 91761 FIRE DEPARTMENT CRIMECRIME Fire Administration (909) 395-2002 425 East B St., Ontario, CA 91764 OUTOUT Fire Prevention (909) 395-2029 Protect your family, home and vehicle LIBRARY by remembering to follow tried and true safety tips that will keep you safe Ovitt Family Community Library (909) 395-2004 all year long: 215 East C St., Ontario, CA 91764 Colony High Branch Library (909) 395-2014 • Remember to keep all home and 3850 East Riverside Dr., Ontario, CA 91761 vehicle doors and windows locked Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History (909) 395-2206 at all times. Room 215 East C St., Ontario, CA 91764 • Make sure the locks are secure. Replace as needed. MUSEUM • Remember the Crime Prevention Unit offers free home security inspections. Ontario Museum of History & Art (909) 395-2510 • Keep bushes and plants trimmed back to allow a clear 225 South Euclid Ave., Ontario, CA 91762 view of your home. SCHOOL DISTRICTS • Remember to keep your home well-lit, both inside and out. • Use timers or motion detector lights, as needed. Ontario-Montclair School District (909) 459-2500 • Start or keep an active Neighborhood Watch program Chino Valley School District (909) 628-1201 going. A watchful neighbor is your best line of defense. Chaffey Joint Union High School District (909) 988-8511 • Don’t leave or store valuables in your car. Cucamonga School District (909) 987-8942 • Report any suspicious activity to police dispatch at 909- Mountain View Elementary School District (909) 947-2992 986-6711. KEEP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN Contact the Crime Prevention Unit for a new or update Neighborhood Watch meeting: Graffiti Removal Hotline (909) 395-2626 [email protected] or 909-395-2939. Shopping Cart Removal (800) 252-4613 4 Ontario Living Magazine | Winter 2016/17 | www.ontarioca.gov CLASS REGISTRATION (909) 395-2020 ONLINE REGISTRATION TRADUCCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL Priority online registration for Ontario Residents begins Monday, Si necesita ayuda con este documento, por favor llame al December 5. Online registration is open to everyone, including teléfono (909) 395-2020. non-residents beginning Thursday, December 8. To register online for select classes and activities, go to: www.ontarioca.gov/registration GENERAL REGISTRATION POLICIES No phone-in registration accepted. No online registration will be accepted for Adult Sports. See additional Please provide proof of residency. registration information on Page 17 for Tiny Tots and Pages 24-25 for Students must pre-register online, via mail or in person. First time Youth and Adult Sports. registrations must show proof of residency (i.e. Current Driver’s License MAIL-IN REGISTRATION or utility bill). No registration fees to be accepted at class locations or by Mail-in registration begins Monday, December 5. Mail must not be instructors. Refunds will only be issued for canceled classes, and take postmarked earlier than Saturday, December 3. No mail-in registration approximately 3 weeks to process. for Tiny Tots or Adult Sports. Don’t let your favorite class get canceled due to lack of enrollment. Complete the registration form below. (Adults may register other adults; Please register a minimum of 48 hours before the class start date. however each adult must sign a registration form before the start date of the activity). Only parents and legal guardians (with documentation) may SPECIAL NEEDS REQUEST register their children. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope so a Individuals with disabilities are welcome to participate in City of receipt can be mailed to you. Mail to: Ontario Recreation & Community Ontario’s classes, programs, and activities. The City asks for notification Services 1265 South Palmetto Ave., Ontario, CA 91762 of accommodation to be given at least ten (10) days in advance of the class, program, or activity start date; however, less notice may be Class confirmations are not made. Unless a cancellation notification is appropriate in some circumstances. Reasonable accommodations for received, students should plan on attending classes as listed. Bring your participation are reviewed and granted on a case-by-case basis. The receipt to class. City will generally modify policies, practices or procedures, or provide auxiliary communication aids or services, when necessary to ensure WALK-IN REGISTRATION HOURS that qualified individuals are able to participate.