Hello, Chino!
A few days ago, I was writing an opener about the $1.7 Billion Powerball that was all the buzz. I even had a great joke lined up with the perfect gif!
But then, two folks from Texas and Missouri had to spoil the fun and win all that money, and now we’re stuck with this mid opener. The jokes just don’t land the same way for a mere $20 million.
im sad to report that i have not win the lottery yet
(just kidding, if the Chew had $20 million we would hand deliver a gold-framed version of each newsletter to your door and have a herald read it out loud to you in a British accent. please do not hold me accountable to this when we do become a $20 million company…)
Anyways, we’re back at it as we head to mid-September. Got some community updates, a Fight Night recap, and your weekend events for ya.
Let’s get into it.
Here are some things that happened around us, in 60 seconds or less:
Business & Development
🏫 7 candidates will interview for vacant Chino Valley District 4 school board seat to replace Jon Monroe. The intense questions to be asked the candidates have also been released.
🛣 Did you know you can track the progress of the city’s repaving projects on a map? See this great resource. You can also filter for other projects like sewers or traffic sign modifications!
🌱 Carolyn Owens Community Center demonstration garden coming May 2026 with accessibility improvements!
🏀 Stueve Family Park grand opening coming soon this month! New park features basketball, pickleball courts, and BBQ areas.
🧋Torotea coming to Chino Hills.
⛽ Ignite Gas Station is now open on Central. It also has a fully automated carwash, perfect for these dusty days.
🏠 During Chino’s City Council meeting, there was discussion about what to do with the six city-owned parcels. Affordable housing was presented as a pragmatic option, as we no longer have to pay for road widening.
The Bulletin
📲 Jurupa Valley is looking for an Executive Assistant. $79-106k. Apply here.
Community
🤳 Introducing our Social Media Creative Leads for The Chino Chew: Peyton & Dylan! If you see them around town filming, say hi! (Dylan is a bit more grown up than the photo, he just wanted to use this baby photo😉)
🎾 Lots of activities being offered as part of the Chino Community Services such as tennis, cheer, bodysculpting, art classes, and even mat pilates! Check their website for more info.
🌍 Chino Youth Museum is offering “around-the-world” crafts every Wednesdays at 11am. Great way to teach kids about geography & world cultures!
🥊 Last Saturday, the epic “Battle of the Badges” boxing match was held to benefit the Chino Youth Boxing Foundation. 🚓 Chino PD (Silva) vs. 🚒 Chino Valley Fire (Vasquez) was the main event, but lots of great boxers showed up and flaunted their skills as well.
In case you missed it, here’s the heat that the boxers brought to the ring — check it out!
🎉Herd It Around Chino
And FINALLY, your ultimate weekend planner for Chino and beyond. Which one will you go to this week?
Highlighted Event
Do you love hanging out with cats? How about board games? If you love both, this night is for you. Bring your favorite board game or try out theirs while hanging out with adoptable cats. The perfect way to relax, meet new people, and support a mission to rescue and rehome cats. Thursday @ Cats & Comics Rescue, 136 E 9th St, Upland, 4-9pm.
( ❓Have an event you’d like to highlight? Send us an email at [email protected])
Wednesday, September 10
🔥 Fire District Meeting: Chino Valley Fire District board meeting at 14011 City Center Dr, Chino Hills, 6pm. Local fire safety decisions made. Details here.
🎤 Karaoke Night: Weekly karaoke at Metabolic Brewing, Ontario, 7-11pm. Belt out those hits!
Thursday, September 11
Remembrance Ceremony: Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony at Chino Valley Fire Station 66, 13707 Peyton Dr, Chino Hills, 9am. Honor and remember.
🤝 Boba & Business: Networking night at Chaos Bubble Shoppe, 3626 Grande Ave, Suite A, Chino Hills, 6-8pm. Connect with entrepreneurs over drinks and collaboration.
Friday, September 12
🎭 Classic Drama: "A Raisin in the Sun" at Chino Community Theatre, 13123 Seventh St, 7:30pm. Powerful storytelling on stage.
🚚 Night Market Fun: Chino Night Market at 5459 Philadelphia Ave, 5-10pm. Food, vendors, community vibes.
🎵 House Music Fest: Late-night party at The Basement Pomona, 300 S Thomas St, 10pm-2am. Dance until dawn.
🧘 Guided Meditation: 30-minute session at The Healing and Transformation Center, 4091 Riverside Dr, Suite 117, Chino, 7-8:30pm. Find your center.
🌱 Free Mulch: Mulch giveaway at John Galvin Park, 7am-1pm. Bring shovels and bins for your garden!
Saturday, September 13
🎸 Santana's Voice: Performance by Andy Vargas, Santana's lead vocalist, at Chino Hills Community Center gazebo, 14250 Peyton Dr, 7pm. Legendary rock vocals.
🏛️ Frank Miller's Vault: Rare exhibit at 6951 Flight Rd, Riverside, 6pm. Never-before-seen artifacts from Miller's global collection. Tickets here. A previous blog on this is also found here.
🥋 Tai Chi Flow: Morning session at Holistic Healers Community, 820 N Mountain Ave, Suite 225, Upland, 11:30am-12:30pm. $10 donation.
🥋 Women's Defense: Self-defense class at Holistic Healers Community, 820 N Mountain Ave, Suite 225, Upland, 1-2pm. $10 to attend.
🚨 Emergency Prep Fair: At Chino Police Department, 5450 Guardian Way, 9am-12pm. Demonstrations, touch-a-truck, family activities, giveaways.
🎵 Goose Tunes: Alek B Music at Flying Goose, 2525 E Riverside Dr, Ontario, 6-9pm. Good music, cold drinks.
🍴 Foodie Fest: Free entry food festival at Ontario Town Square, 224 N Euclid Ave, 3-8pm. Taste your way around town.
🎉 Fiesta Weekend: Jurupa Valley Annual 2-day Fiesta at 5211 Wineville, 3-10pm. $3 tickets at iefestivals.com. Games, beer garden, live music. Continues Sunday!
☕ Coffee Anniversary: Gota Coffee 2nd anniversary at 1670 Hamner Ave, Suite 4, 8am-4pm. New coffee, merch, live music.
📚 Garden Story Time: Bilingual stories at Ontario Museum of History & Art, 12-2pm. Free for all ages.
Sunday, September 14
✂️ School Fundraiser: Salon event at Rosie Salon, 849 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont, 9am-2pm. Benefits Claremont schools.
🥟 Dumpling Workshop: At Cravings at Eastvale, 4926 Hamner Ave, 4-6pm. Master fillings, wrapping, dipping sauces. $40 includes 2 cocktails plus 10% off food hall. Register here.
🎨 Paint n Sip: At Strum Brewing Ontario, 4pm. Tickets here.
🚗 Lowriders and Tatts: Street Queenz lowrider, vicla, and tattoo show at Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E Convention Center Way, 12-6pm. Tickets here.
🎨 Spooky Paint: Broomsticks & Brews paint session at Skyland Ale Works, 1869 Pomona Rd, Corona, 3pm. Paint "Spider Stew" with bewitching brews. Sign up here.
That’s it for this week! If any of this was helpful to you, send this to someone who needs a reminder to cancel that free trial.
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Have a great weekend, Chino 😎
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