Happy Thursday, Chino Valley!
Last Friday we had a wonderful wine tasting event at Argonza Cellars with Distrofino Gourmet Provisions.
we had a packed house! hope you can join us for our next event 🥰
Attendees got to enjoy fancy charcuterie items, and among crowd favorites were the Fabbri cherries and the Rogue River Blue Cheese — an American cheese that’s been awarded globally. It’s blue cheese, but you’d never know; it was so smooth and mild! Dipped in pear juice, wrapped in grape leaves, and aged in a cave, it was the epitome of luxury and it was fascinating to have it in Chino, of all places.
how i felt tasting all the fancy things i never knew about
The world is noisy and full of sad things, and we’re asking you to hold your loved ones a little bit closer these days. We have some fun events you can attend to savor each moment, and of course, community updates.
Let's get into it.
This Week’s Scoop Powered by: Gorrocino Roofing
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Here are some things that happened around us, in 60 seconds or less.
Business & Development
🥪 UC Riverside demolishing Bannockburn Village in mid-June, ending 54-year run of Sub Station sandwich shop and displacing 340 students. Owner Richard Munio planning week-long farewell celebration.
🚛 Cargo theft increasing in Chino, Fontana, Ontario with $7M losses last year ($3M recovered). Chino Police reassigned two detectives to combat thefts.
Community
🏃 The 16th Annual DairyAire 5k is happening this weekend, proceeds to benefit the Chino Youth Museum. Register here.
🎨 Cal Aero Preserve Academy art students won five contests this year, with 15 winners in competitions including National Missing Children's Day and Doodle for Google. Student artwork catalogs sold out in 15 minutes at CVUSD Festival of Arts.
🙏 Seventh annual Chino Valley Mayor's Prayer Breakfast drew nearly 1,000 attendees at NFI Warehouse. Keynote speaker Victor Marx shared missionary work rescuing trafficking victims. Excess funds benefit Rebel Ranch and River's Edge Ranch.
🌲 Chino Hills State Park Interpretive Association rebranded as "Friends of Chino Hills State Park" after 34 years to better communicate mission. linktr.ee/friendsofchinohillsstatepark.
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HiroNori Craft Ramen — Chino, CA.
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When we visited HiroNori, we were surprised how we hadn’t discovered such a hidden gem of high quality Japanese ramen. Small yet cozy, the vibe was matched with great service from the friendly staff.
We started with the pork bao buns and the cucumber crab salad, which was a promising start to the flavorful feast that would soon follow. The standard tonkotsu ramen was deep in flavor and richness, and the black garlic oil drizzle was a great touch. Usually I’m not a fan of vegan ramens, but theirs had a light flavor that was still complex and enjoyable. Lastly, the cold dipping noodle had a spicy kick that was fun and kept us going back for more!
Many have raved about this place already — give them a visit and taste for yourself!
📍 4108 Edison Ave Unit 110, Chino, CA 91710
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And FINALLY, your ultimate weekend planner for Chino and beyond. Want to submit an event? Use our link here 🪩 🪅
Featured Event
Friday, March 6
🎭 Emo Prom: Throwback dance at The Hideaway Cafe & Lounge, 3660 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside. Tickets here.
😂 Red Rum Comedy: Show at Corazon Downtown Fullerton, 205 N Harbor Blvd, 8-10pm. Details here.
🍷 Riesling Tasting: With owner Andreas Saar at Wine Now!, 8419 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, 7-9:30pm. Register here.
🎨 First Fridays @ AMOCA: Pay-what-you-can admission at American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N Garey Ave, Pomona, 2-7pm. Special programming monthly!
💃 IncredABLES Dance: Clover Craze at Central Park, 11200 Base Line Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, 5:30-8pm. Ages 8+, $10 participant, $8 caregiver. Tickets here.
🎸 Thelma & Louise Band: Live music returns to Septembers Taproom, 15912 Pomona Rincon Rd #130, Chino Hills, 9pm. Rock out with burgers!
Saturday, March 7
⚾ Little League Opening Day: Chino National at 4520 Chino Ave, 12pm. Player parade, PD pancake cook-off, vendors, flyover!
🏃 DairyAire 5K: Run/walk benefiting Chino Youth Museum, 8:15am start. Kids' run at 8am. Register at runsignup.com.
🐱 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck: At The Shoppes at Chino Hills near Barnes & Noble, 10am-7pm. Sweet treats and merch!
🎨 Paint & Sip: At Blue Fire Grill, 5670 Schaefer Ave, Chino, 10pm. Call to book your spot!
🍖 BBQ Extravaganza: 500-gallon smoker action at 1637 N Garey Ave, Pomona, 3pm. Ribs, oxtail, chicken, hotlinks! Continues Sunday 7pm.
🎭 Mary Poppins Musical: Opening weekend at Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, 7pm. Runs through Mar 15. Call (909) 477-2752 or LewisFamilyPlayhouse.com.
💼 Tax Strategies for Investors: 1031 exchanges & DSTs at 19631 Yorba Linda Blvd Suite A, Yorba Linda, 9-11am. Sign up here.
🚗 Automotive Garage Sale: SoCal event at 1050 N Vineyard Ave, Ontario, 1-4pm. Details here.
🤠 Country Rooftop Party: At Parkview The Venue, 12509 Schleisman Rd, Eastvale, 4-10pm. Tickets here.
📚 Riverside History Symposium: Full-day at Flabob Airport, 4130 Mennes Ave, Riverside, 8am-3pm. Register here.
🎭 Miss Nelson is Missing: Theater at La Habra Depot, 311 S Euclid St, La Habra. Tickets here.
👾 Star Wars Festival: Meet creators behind Star Wars, eat themed food, costumed encouraged. Star Wars galore at North Park, 3200 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, 11am-6pm. Info here.
🧘 Morning Stretch & Flow: With Des at 15800 S Park Ln, Fontana, 8:45-10am. Sign up here.
🌻 Sunflower Workshop: Arrangement class at Sherwood Florist, 404 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont, 1:30-3pm. Register here.
Sunday, March 8
💒 Wedding Showcase: At DoubleTree Claremont, 555 W Foothill Blvd, 11am-2pm. Details here.
💪 Popup & Pilates: At Heart & Pride Muay Thai, 3550 E Philadelphia St #140, Ontario, 9am-12pm. Tickets here.
🍖 BBQ Day 2: Continues at 1637 N Garey Ave, Pomona, through 7pm. Last chance for smoked goodness!
That’s it for this week! If you enjoyed this issue, send this to a friend who loves iguanas.
As always, you can DM us on Instagram (@thechinochew), or say hello at [email protected]. For event submissions, please use the form instead 🙂
Have a great weekend, Chino! 😎