Hello, Chino!
On August 26th, Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Latte will return to the menu. Doesn’t that feel so early?! It should be illegal to sell PSLs before the temperature goes down below 65 degrees. The National Weather Service recently issued an “Excessive Heat Advisory Warning” for Chino… and I feel it! 🥵
thankfully the Chino Chew is digital so we won’t melt off, but sure feels like my skin is on fire outside…
Stay cool everyone, and let’s get into it.
Here are some things that happened around the big 91708. And 91709. And 91710. And 91762… you get the idea. OH! And 91765 (this one’s for our one Diamond Bar subscriber — we don’t know who you are, but we appreciate you!😉)
Let’s get it in 60 seconds or less:
⛰ Carbon Canyon Road, the infamous S-curve roads near us, got optical illusion markings on the street to encourage drivers to slow down. More here.
🐦 Prado Regional Park fees are going up… except for the daily fishing permits for kids 4-14, which actually went down to $5. Hurray for that!
💉Chino Valley Medical Center is looking for volunteers, 21+, to work four hours a week at various departments. Visit cvmc.com for information, or visit 5451 Walnut Ave., Chino.
🍤 Habachihana Grill is opening Aug 15th, with 50% off everything that day! 15855 Soquel Canyon Pkwy, Chino Hills.
☕ Drip & Sip Coffee opened Aug 9th, 13788 Roswell Ave., Ste 116. Chino. Everyone is raving about their matcha drinks!
🎒 Parents rejoice. Students get 15% off after school meals at Gusto Italian Bistro, located at the Shoppes, 13865 City Center Dr., #3080, Chino Hills.
🔍Our neighbor Chino Hills is hiring a Senior Systems Analyst at the City Manager’s Office. $100-$120k salary. Apply here.
👮 Remember Chino launched CORE Academy? Eastvale is launching an equivalent called City Hall 101 Program. Apply here by Aug 15th.
Recently, Galleria Supermarket opened its doors. It’s an Asian grocery store, but I was able to find pantry staples and fresh produce for any type of cuisine. Check them out at 4050 Chino Hills Pkwy, UNIT B, Chino Hills! See our highlight reel below:
(don’t worry this isn’t sponsored. you’ll always know when something is sponsored.)
🪅Herd It Around Chino
And FINALLY, your ultimate weekend planner for Chino and beyond. We’re small, please help us out by submitting events here.
Wednesday, August 13
🎨 Billboard Secrets Revealed: Artist workshop "The Lost Art of Billboards" by Enrique Vidal at Chino Hills Art Gallery, The Shoppes, 7pm. Learn how tiny photos become massive masterpieces.
🎸 Light My Fire: The Burning Doors (Doors tribute) at 197 W 2nd St, Pomona. Market with food and shopping at 5pm, music 7pm. Come on baby, light my... nostalgia.
🧀 Cheese Please, Market Squeeze: Chino Hills Farmers Market at The Shoppes, 3:30-8pm. My favorite thing to do is buy skewers from one end of the market and buy tacos from the other (based on real placements at the market!)
Thursday, August 14
🐾 Paws for Celebration: Animal Resource Center grand opening, 1630 Shearwater St., Ontario, 10am. New shelter, new hope!
🌶️ Noche Norteña: Gozo Kitchen & Lounge presents Norteño y Mariscos night, 4125 Riverside Dr., Chino, 7pm. Seafood meets accordion magic. Tickets here.
🎵 Free Tunes Under Stars: Ontario Summer Concert Series at Celebration Park North, 4980 S. Celebration Ave, 7pm. All ages, zero dollars.
🏇 Cool School Riding: School in the Cool at McCoy Equestrian Center, 14280 Peyton Dr., Chino Hills, 6:30-8pm. Free arena time under lights. Text 909-227-9209 for info.
🛍️ Thursday Market Vibes: 909 Open Market at 350 N Garey Ave, Pomona, 5-9pm. Because Thursdays need love too.
🍍 Tropical Night in Irvine: If you don’t mind the trek, visit Irvine for a tropical night market. 8000 Great Park Blvd. Irvine, 5-9pm. Steel band drum band will be there!
🌽 Farm Fresh and Fancy Free: Norco Farmer Market at 3954 Old Hamner Ave, 5-8pm. Support local and pretend you'll actually cook all those vegetables.
Friday, August 15
🎤 Your Time to Shine: Open mic night at Chino Hills Art Gallery, The Shoppes. Signups 6pm, showtime 7pm. Family-friendly only!
🎨 Paint & Pastries: Paint Time at Corner Bakery, 4517 Chino Hills Parkway, 6:30-8pm. $29 gets you art and carbs.
🎸 SOTO Live: SOTO band at Patio Grill & Cantina, 13502 Central Ave, Chino, 7:30pm. No cover, early arrival advised.
🤠 Boots & Bulls: Eastvale Collective Market at 7155 Hamner Ave., Corona, 6-10pm. Line dancing, DJ, mechanical bull. Yeehaw!
🚚 Chino Night Market: Chino Town Square, 5459 Philadelphia Street, 5-10pm. Join our local vendors for bites & fun!
Saturday, August 16
🌱 Tiny Green Thumbs: Garden community workshop at Chino Community Garden, 5976 Riverside Dr., 8:30-9:30am. Free, but register here.
🚚 Upland Farmers Market: Juicy fruits and baked treats to start off the weekend. 217 E A St., Upland, 9 am-12 pm.
⚽ Rec in the Park: Pinehurst Park, 5800 Park Dr., Chino Hills, 9-11am. Free Pee Wee soccer, games, crafts, giveaways. Bring the kiddos!
🥂 Brunch Goals: Gossip Saturdays Brunch at El Jefe, 101 W Mission Blvd, Pomona, 12-3pm. Unlimited food, mimosas, R&B singalongs. After party 3-5pm. Tickets here.
🔍 Whodunnit Night: Murder Mystery Dinner at Pomona Valley Mining Co, 1777 Gillette Rd., 5-8:30pm. $75+ tickets for Old Hollywood thrills.
💰 Money Moves: "Top 25 Tips to Smart Money" at Lewis Family Library, 3850 E. Riverside Dr., 12:30-1:30pm. Free for 18+.
💀 Art & Altar Vibes: Día De Los Muertos reception at Ontario Museum, 225 S. Euclid Ave, 6-9pm. Free celebration of artistic journeys.
🍰 Sweet Tooth Paradise: Sugar Lane Dessert Festival at Downtown Anaheim W. Center Street Promenade, 5-9pm. Free entry, endless sugar.
🌽 Farm Fresh Friday: Downtown Pomona Farmers Market, 197 E 2nd St, 5-10pm. Local goods, local vibes.
🍎 Mountain Market Magic: Oak Glen Farmer's Market, 10am-3pm. Live music, food trucks, pony rides, petting zoo, beer garden. Worth the drive!
📣 Cheer Season Begins: Chino Challenger Cheer kickoff at Ayala Park Stadium, 4pm. Food trucks, shaved ice, DJ, performances!
🎨 Street x Art Festival: Hop on over to Ontario for food, collectibles, and art. 115 S Palm Ave., Ontario, 5-10pm.
Sunday, August 17
🔫 Pistol 101: JLSC Defensive Pistol training at Prado Olympic Shooting Park, 17501 Pomona Rincon Rd., 9am. $225 beginner course covers safety to mindset.
🎢 Last Call for Fair Fun: Orange County Fair final day at OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, 11am-11pm. 60 rides, $5 eats, grand finale!
🏰 Bounce House Bonanza: Inflatable Obstacle Course at Doris Davies Park, 16305 Hughes Rd., Victorville, 9am-2:30pm. $5 pool fee, ages 4-12.
Tuesday, August 19
🌅 Sunset Squad: Weekday sunset hike for IE Girlies at Rubidoux trail, Riverside, 6:30pm. Sign up required @iegirlshikingclub. Sisterhood meets summit!
That’s it for this week! If any of this was helpful to you, forward this to your group chat that can never agree on a dinner menu.
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Have a great weekend, Chino 😎
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