Hello, Chino Valley!!!
Did you know that Chino is home to a piece of the classic movie Back to the Future?
The iconic “Lyon Estates” entrance—where Marty drives up to those stone gateposts and a billboard for future homes—was shot on farmland off Cucamonga Ave, near Prado Airpark. Back in ’85, the valley was wide open dairy land, perfect for pretending it was 1955 suburbia-in-the-making.
if you had a time machine, to when & where would you travel to? as for me, i like any time past the invention of central A/C hehe
Today, the exact dirt road is gated (no sneaking in, folks!), but you can still line up the hills and skyline from the street and feel a little movie magic. It’s one of those hidden-in-plain-sight facts that makes Chino part of Hollywood history. Next time you’re cruising past Prado, just imagine Marty in the DeLorean, hitting 88 mph right where our dairies once stood.
Enough with the blast to the past; now we look to the future: we have the last little bit of August as it beckons us with more family fun events. As always, we have an action-packed list with something for everyone.
Let’s get into it.
Here are some things that happened around us, in 60-ish seconds:
Business & Development
🎨 Chino Hills’ Downtown Art Gallery at the Shoppes is moving to a smaller location, and is having a downsizing sale until their move in October. Lots of amazing pieces from local talent for a reduced price! Let’s show our support for local art — they are open Wednesdays 5-7pm, Fridays 6-8pm (perfect to swing by during your trip to Chino Hills Heritage Farmer’s market).
🏠 More than 100 homes to be built near Fwy 71 Chino Ford!
🧖🏻♀️ Revive Prana MedSpa is having a grand opening Aug 30! Refreshments and 70% off on certain procedures for your lips and face. Come rejuvenate with us — scroll down to our events section for more info.
👀 Some controversy surrounding the construction of “Ojos Locos” at the former Marie Callender’s on Philadelphia Ave. Ojos Locos is also known as the “Mexican Hooters” (according to Wikipedia), and city of Downey enforced a dress code when they were getting their location. What are your thoughts?
🛣 Pine Ave is widening! If you remember, we made a joke about always being late to work because of traffic on Pine… construction to be completed early 2026! Thank you Chino 😎
The Bulletin
🏫 Are you our next Chino Valley School Board Member?! District 4 is looking for a new board member, apply by Aug 29th. For more info, check under announcements here.
🤳 WE’RE HIRING! (Last week to apply!) Looking for a wiz with fresh meme ideas and editing skills. Forward to a student who might be interested! Part-time, hybrid, 3h/week to start, $25/hour. Email a resume or link to portfolio, or DM us: [email protected], or instagram.com/thechinochew
it’s the last week we’re taking applications!
👮 Ever wanted to be in the Chino PD?! This is your chance. Many positions open, apply here. Great benefits, great people.
Community
👮🧑🚒 Chino PD vs. Chino Valley Fire Boxing Match! Who will you root for? On Sep 6th, Chino PD & Fire will face each other in a charity boxing match benefiting local boxing for youth. Seats are full, but there is still a waitlist if you want to join!
💗 More than $270k has been approved by Chino Hills & Chino to offer support for homeless students within the Chino Valley Unified School District!
🐶 $0 adoption fees for August at ARC Inland Empire, 1630 Shearwater St., Ontario.
🎾 Affordable tennis classes available for various ages through City of Chino.
🏈 High school football schedule for Friday Aug 29th:
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Ayala vs. Canyon (home)
Chino at Summit (at AB Miller HS) (away)
Chino Hills vs. El Camino (home)
Don Lugo vs. Carter (home)
Ontario Christian vs. South Hills (home)
(don’t worry, this section isn’t sponsored. you’ll always know when something is sponsored.)
Anyone love sushi?🐟 This week, we visited the Sake2Me on 4029 Grand Ave., Chino. They had both AYCE (all-you-can-eat) and a la carte options available. The sushi AYCE was $40, and sashimi AYCE was $65. But here’s the best part: the sashimi AYCE option came with a FREE whole deep fried lobster PER PERSON!!! 🦞🤯
Needless to say, the Chino Chew team feasted. Sushi was actually great quality compared to other AYCE places, and the rolls had very generous portions. Be careful, you get charged for leftovers. The service was a bit slow in between rounds, but the place was a great time for everyone! Check them out!
🪅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.
Thursday, August 28
🌿 Forage Like a Pro: Edible plants presentation at Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center, 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd (Brea side), 6pm. Mother Nature's grocery store decoded!
😂 Sharp Wit Alert: Sienna Hubert-Ross at Ontario Improv, 4555 Mills Cir, 8pm. NY-based comedian brings dynamic performance. Tickets here starting $30.
🛍️ Thursday Market: 909 Open Market at 350 N Garey Ave, Pomona, 5-9pm. Local vibes every week.
💕 Stars Align for Romance: Date Night Under the Stars at Durango Cocina & Rooftop, 12255 Baseline Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, 7-9pm. Music, food, couple's games, and rooftop magic. Casual chic dress code. Secure your spot!
₿ Bitcoin & Brews: Weekly Bitcoin meetup at GreyWolf Brewing Co, 1780 Town and Country Dr, Suite 101, Norco, 4:30-8pm. All knowledge levels welcome - learn Bitcoin, buy beer with crypto!
💃 Latin Dance Explosion: Latin Nights at Remix Nightclub & Lounge, 4481 Ontario Mills Pkwy, Ontario, 8pm-1:30am. 400-person capacity salsa, bachata, merengue party!
Friday, August 29
🌺 Aloha Night: Ohana Luau at Ontario Town Square, 224 N Euclid, 5-8pm. $10 residents, $13 non-residents. All ages welcome to the island vibes!
🎉 Labor Day Kickoff: Dash Fridays party at The Basement, 300 S Thomas St, Pomona, 10pm. Weekend starts now!
🍜 Foodie Paradise: 626 Night Market at Santa Anita Park, 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, 4-11pm. Runs through Aug 31. Worth the trek for SoCal's most talked-about food scene!
🚚Chino Night Market: Chino Town Square, 5459 Philadelphia Street, 5-10pm. Join our local vendors for bites & fun!
Saturday, August 30
🚚 Upland Farmers Market: Juicy fruits and baked treats to start off the weekend. 217 E A St., Upland, 9am-12pm.
🎨 Paint for Paws: Paint & Sip for Cats and Comics Rescue at Ironbark Ciderworks, 1420 N Claremont Blvd, Claremont, 2:30-5pm. Art meets animal rescue! Tickets here $45.
🚗 Oldies & Art: Paint N' Sip with Stilo Rohas at Temple Bar Urban Eats, 128 N Grand Ave, West Covina, 7pm (doors 3:45pm). Oldies, funk, and freestyle soundtrack! Register here $10.
🚑 Life Saving Skills: AHA Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED at Alliance Community Cultural Center, 406 W 2nd St, Pomona, 9am-12pm. Sign up here $28.
🎉 90s House Party: Summer patio edition at The Flyway, 345 S Garey Ave, Pomona, 9pm. Tickets here $15. Outdoor nostalgia overload!
💆 Spa Launch: Revive Prana MedSpa opening at 5475 Walnut Ave, 2nd Floor, Chino, 4-7pm. Catering, refreshments, and free hand laser treatments!
🎸 Birthday Bash: The Patio Grill & Cantina's party with Rhythm Jukebox band, 13511 Central Ave, Chino, 7:30-11:30pm. Dance to 50s-90s hits!
🍺 Rock & Brews: The Gaslighters at Kenwood's Kitchen and Tap, 9-12pm. Modern classic rock with food and drinks.
🐕 Pup Luau: Pet Wants Chino Hills 5th Birthday celebration, 6939 Schaefer Ave, Suite I, Chino, 11am-2pm. Dog activities plus cake for humans and pups!
🛼 Derby Action: Inland Empire Roller Derby at The Rinks Corona, 4325 Prado Rd, 12pm. Vendors, raffles, food. $10 door donation.
Sunday, August 31
👟 Step It Up: La Verne Walking Club meets at La Verne Police Department, 2061 Third St, 7-8am. One hour walk plus stretching in beautiful La Verne. Contact Chris at 626-347-5987!
🌮 Tortilla Fiesta: Tortilla Nights at Petiscos, 211 W 1st St, Claremont, 7:30pm (doors 5:30pm). Details here.
🎵 Cultural Celebration: HARMONYVERSE at Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center, 4802 Lakeview Ave, 4pm. World-renowned tabla, sitar artists plus cuisine. Tickets here $45.
💃 Reggaeton Night: Trapeton Party at Carnaval Nightclub, 342 S Thomas St, Pomona, 9:30pm. Reggaeton & hip-hop, $5 until 10pm.
🐴 Zen with Equines: Yoga with Horses at 16629 Johnson Ave, Chino, 4pm. $45 per person, peaceful outdoor session. Email [email protected].
That’s it for this week! If any of this was helpful to you, send this to a friend who still hasn’t returned your Tupperware.
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Have a great weekend, Chino 😎
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