What's Happening in the Community?

It's almost time to "Fall Back".  This Sunday, we will turn back our clocks.  We gain another hour of sleep.  It gets darker earlier.  We will now be back in the same time setting as Arizona.  (Did you know that some states don't observe Daylight Savings Time?  - Hawaii and most of Arizona do not).

Some people don't like going back to Standard Time.  It gets dark before most of us get out of work.  It tends to make us lazier in the evenings because it seems later than it really is.  Less sunlight may mean less activities in the evenings.  It signals our entry into the Winter season.

Personally, I enjoy the longer days of Daylight Savings Time.  I wish that we wouldn't go back to standard time.  But there is a reason for everything, and this is just one more of those occasions.

I found a website that gives a great explanation of Daylight Savings Time - what it is, why we have it, when it occurs, etc.  Click on this link and see what it's all about http://www.webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/b.html.  There's a interesting history behind it.  Check it out!

Don't forget to "Fall Back" this Sunday, November 2, 2008!

Halloween can be great fun for children and adults.  Many families enjoy the tradition of trick-or-treating from house to house in their neighborhoods.  If you deicde to trick or treat door-to-door, here re a few safety reminders:

*  Make sure children are always accompanied by an adult
*  Only visit homes that are well lit
*  Stay on the sidewalk and only cross streets at corners
*  Carry a flashlight and a cell phone for safety
*  Inspect all candy before allowing your child to eat it

There are also some great alternatives being offered by local cities.  The following are just a few:

Claremont - Annual Halloween Event
4:00 - 7:00 PM in the Village

A safe alternative to traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating, many of the merchants in the Village of Claremont will be handing out candy to children ages 2 - 12.  There will also be a variety of games and entertainment.  Call (909) 399-5490 for more information.

Covina - Halloween Carnival
5:30 - 8:30 PM at Covina Park (4th and Badillo)

Children of all ages are invited to participate in Covina's Halloween Carnival.  There will be free games, crafts and entertainment from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and a cosstume contest from 7:30 to 8:30 PM.  There will also be a food court available.  For more information, call (626) 858-7271.

Glendora - Halloween Carnival
5:00 - 8:00 PM at Finkbiner Park Softball Fields

This event offers games, prizes and a costume contest for children under 12.  For more information, call (626) 914-2357.

La Verne - Old Town Merchants Safe Trick-or-Treating
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Old Town La Verne

The merchants in Old Town La Verne will be handing out treats to young children who stop by their businesses between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

Rancho Cucamonga - Founders Festival 2008
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter, 8408 Rochester Ave.

For more information on the weekend activities, click this link:  http://www.rcpark.com/events/FoundersFestival2008.htm

San Dimas - Halloween Carnival, Costume Contest & Haunted Hall
5:30 - 8:30 PM at Civic Center Plaza

Fun for all ages!  There will be .10 game booths, food booths, costume contests and a "haunted hall".  For more information, call (909) 394-6230.

The bottom line is "safety first"!  Whichever event you choose, enjoy your Halloween!