It’s Wednesday, Chino!!!
Usually we start with a joke or a meme, but we have some heroes to thank this week…
some images from the fire — credit to KTLA
Last Wednesday, a brush fire (~120 acres) broke out on Euclid and closed down the 71 both ways. However, the Chino Valley Fire Department, in unified command with Cal Fire San Bernadino and Riverside, quickly responded to the incident. Forward progress was stopped within hours! (And as of writing this, majority of the fire is contained.) 👏👏👏
Buuuut you know me, I can’t give up the humor of this newsletter. So I found this unhinged yelp review of the 71 freeway:
In this issue we have:
CORE Academy & Chino Police Academy notice
A big local sweepstakes
The $1.3M, 200-acre development plan
… and as always, your weekend event lineup 🥳
Let’s get into it.
Did you know that Hmart is having a sweepstakes?! The newish local Asian grocery store is selecting 700+ lucky winners for prizes that total $13,000! Every receipt is an entry: simply fill out and submit! Check out our IG post about it:
Here’s what else happened, in 60 seconds or less:
🏙 Wanna learn how the city runs? Join the City of Chino CORE Academy for a free, 6-week engagement course to learn how our city works.
👮 Learn from Chino PD about patrols, SWAT, K-9, and more! Chino Police Academy opening Aug 20.
🏗 Chino City Council will be spending $1.3M to pursue the reclaim of a 200-acre site (formerly youth correctional facility) to mixed use for agriculture, housing, and retail. More to come.
🧋 Wushiland Chino Hills is having a matcha event $50 giveaway. Check out their IG for more info.
🍔 It’s finally here! Ultimate Burger Smackdown.
If you’ve been with us, you know that we started stealth reviews of local burger places to find our favorite. That’s right, besties, our favorite. Why? Because we’re going to places you recommended! (If you didn’t get to submit a rec, there’s a button below.)
For our first, we went to Farmer Boy’s in Chino, and ordered the Farmer’s Burger.
Two patties, cheese, bacon, smashed avocado, OLT (onions-lettuce-tomato). Pretty standard, but the price was steep at $11.99. Bun was impressive (not limp like most fast food places), but the patties were thin and a bit overcooked, making them dry. Fries were actually pretty good! And the avocado was a nice touch 🥑.
Final verdict: 3.5/5 🌕🌕🌕🌗 🌑. Post on IG coming soon.
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And FINALLY, your ultimate weekend planner for Chino and beyond. We’re small, please help us out by submitting events here.
Wednesday, July 30
💃 Anything for Selenassss: Selena Tribute band Dreaming of You plays in Veterans Park, 14877 Eucalyptus Ave., Chino Hills, 7 pm. Honestly, JLo’s Selena movie changed my life.
🩸 Blood drive: Come donate blood at Chino High School, 5431 Jefferson Ave., 9 am to 12 pm.
🎤 Karaoke in Ontario: Show off your Como la Flor belting skills at Metabolic Brewing, 7 pm till close.
🍅 Heritage Farmer’s Market: Get your mid week produce and fun nibbles here. 3:30-8 pm, City Center Drive, Chino Hills.
🚚 Pomona Summer Concert & Night Market: Live performance, bites, and more! Hosted by 909 Open Market, 2nd St., Downtown Pomona, 5-9 pm.
if you haven’t seen the Selena movie, you should
Thursday, July 31
🦁 Mufasa: the Lion King Movie: The last summer movies on the lawn at the Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 Peyton Drive. Activities start at 6:30 pm, movies at sundown. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
🧙 Juggler for kids at the library: Come see Michael Rayner the juggler extraordinaire at the Chino Branch Library, 13180 Central Ave., 4 pm. Your kids will love it.
🏆 Chino Valley Business Awards: Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce award & recognition dinner, 5:30-7:30 pm, Los Serranos Country Club. Visit their website for ticket status.
💻 Web3 Developers Unite: Join a group buzzing with blockchain and NFT. Luchador Brewing Company, Chino Hills, 6:30-8:30 pm. Bring your laptop. Snacks on the house if you register.
Friday, August 1
🍿Mufasa Movie: Second chance to watch Mufasa this week at the City Hall Lawn, 13220 Central Ave. family games start at 6:30 pm, movies at sundown. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
💃 Summer Intensive Dance for Kids: Join Project 21 in dance intensive for kids 9-13+, for jazz, hip hop, contemporary, modern, ballroom, and more. Held in Yorba Linda, tickets here.
🔍 Murder Mystery Dinner: Solve a whodunnit between dinner courses—cheesy, theatrical fun. 6-9 pm, Los Serranos Country Club. $50 ticket includes food.
🧘 Guided Meditation: Relax with a 30-min guided meditation, 7 pm, The Healing and Transformation Center, 4091 Riverside Dr. #117, Chino.
🍺 Happy Hour in Rancho: Join a happy hour at Solario Brewing Co., 6-9 pm. Look for the yellow meetup sign.
🚚Chino Night Market continues: Chino Town Square, 5459 Philadelphia Street, 5-10pm. Join our local vendors for bites & fun!
🚚Eastvale Collective Market: Vendors, food, and great raffles. 7155 Hamner Ave., Corona, 5:30-9:30 pm.
Saturday, August 2
💃 Start your weekend with Afropop line dancing!: $5 donation to attend, beginners welcome! 10 am at the Talent Factory, 13613 12Th St, Unit A, Class #1 Chino, CA. Learn these moves for your next party.
🍹 Rooftop Mixer: Mingle with professionals with a snazzy drink in hand. 6-10 pm, 10130 Foothill Blvd., Rancho. $7 Tickets here.
🎨 Paint, Sip, Funk: Freestyle paint night with old school jams and wine. 4-7 pm, 128 N. Grand Ave., West Covina, $10 with optional after party till 2 am with a small cover.
🪘 Drum circle, anyone?: Try this experience of a rhythmic journey. 2-5 pm, The Claremont Center for Spiritual Living.
🚚 Upland Farmers Market: Juicy fruits and baked treats to start off the weekend. 217 E A St., Upland, 9 am - 12 pm.
🥐 85C Bakery Re-opening in Covina: Stop by the 85C in West Covina, 2626 E Garvey, for re-opening giveaways. Mugs, bags, t-shirts, and more.
🎒 Backpack Blessings Drive-Through: If you are in need, get some back-to-school supplies thanks to the generosity of Watermark Fellowship Church, 10am - 1pm. 11548 Pipeline Ave., Chino.
Sunday, August 3
🎻 Student Musician Season Finale Concert: Get fancy and attend a classical concert, 7-8 pm, 11200 Base Line Rd, Rancho. $20 Tickets here.
🎾 Pick up pickleball: Get your sweat on with new friends, 2-5 pm, Palomares Community Park. Bring your own paddle and lots of water, beginners welcome.
🥋 Filipino Martial Arts: Try your hand at a new martial arts skill. 9-10:30 am, Shady Grove Park. Contact IG @ Esgrimanati for more details.
That’s it for this week! If any of this was helpful to you, forward this to someone who definitely should drink more water during the day.
If you attend any of these events and had a great time, send us a photo or drop us a line for a feature. You can email, or DM & tag us on Instagram (#thechinochew).
Have a great weekend, Chino 😎
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