Hello, Chino.
Anyone ever forget to calculate for the morning rush on Pine Ave? Here’s a live photo of my face as I am driving on Pine during rush hour, fully knowing I will be now late to work 🫠 Does anyone know if Pine Ave will ever be a 3-lane road?*
yea, sorry boss, I always underestimate how long it takes to get on the 71 freeway.
Anyways, in this issue we have:
A $20 million deal that just happened in our neighborhood
The Chino Night Market opening!!!
The store to make all penny pinchers rejoice (yes, even in this economy!)
… and Your Weekend Events lineup.
Let’s get into it.
*if you’re city-savvy, there is a City of Chino General Plan that is currently open for comments until August. This is your chance to ask for big roads, free ice cream booths, eat mor chicken,… oh wait, I’ve confused my cow identity. Moving on. But yes, go comment so we can all love our city better 😊
Foodies rejoice, Chino Night Market is finally here!!!! The opening night will be Friday, July 18th, 5-10 pm at 📍 Chino Town Square, 5459 Philadelphia Square. This is a much-awaiting event to stand up to our sister towns’ Heritage Farmers Market and Eastvale Night Market. Come check it out with us!
Here’s what else happened in Chino last week, in 60 seconds or less:
🪙A Dollar Tree is coming to Chino Spectrum Center on Grand Avenue, replacing Party City
🚒 A $20 million dollar deal went through to award Horizons Construction to build the Chino Hills Fire Station. Notably, no one from Horizons was present during the announcement
🍔 The Preserve might be getting an In-And-Out!!! It is proposed to be on the lot next to Stater Bros on Pine, and around 3886-sqft! We will keep a tab on this.
💦 FREE hose nozzles from City of Chino & Inland Empire Utilities! Pick up during the entire month of July at Chino City Hall, 13220 Central Ave., Utility Billing Counter.
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I’m not gonna lie, I’m mildly addicted to boba, and during the pandemic when all boba shops shut down, I tried making boba at home. Just buy tapioca pearls at an Asian grocery store, boil it at home, easy, right? WRONG.
I don’t know how, but three times I made a giant starchy, globby, mess in my pot. So I decided it is in my best financial interest to just outsource this creation.
Greater LA hosts many boba brands (and I’ve tried nearly 25, from Malibu to Dana Point), but Wushiland from Taiwan really brings in the punch. The double shot tea lattes really blew me out of the water! 🐬 There are several locations near us, but closest are Chino Hills and Eastvale. Check them out for your boba fix!
double shot tea lattes with regular boba is my favorite, but the mini boba (middle) is a crowd hit
🍔 Chino Ultimate Burger Smackdown: Still Open for Recommendations!
I’ll be honest — I’ve never really found a burger I would die for. But now that I’ve reached peak middle-aged life, I feel like I need to have that one, go-to burger joint.
Long work day, a juicy burger, and an ice cold drink.
Chino, we need your help. Over the next few weeks, I will be stealthily visiting and reviewing the burgers around town. But I need your recommendations.
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🪅EVENTS: 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, July 17
🍿Despicable Me 4: 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. I went last week and it was a blast.
🩸Blood, biz & blended drinks: Donate blood and mingle at this Summer Escape Business Mixer. Raffles, vendors, and community vibes while doing some good. 6:30–8:30 pm at Gozo Kitchen and Lounge, 4125 Riverside Drive, Chino CA.
👨🏽🎤 Bruno Mars Tribute Concert: I’d catch a grenade for you… if you come to the FREE Bruno Mars tribute concert by Bruno and the Hooligans at 7pm in the Chino Civic Center Lawn, 13220 Central Ave. Dance with your friends & family to get in the mood for the fun weekend ahead!!
Friday, July 18
🍿Moana 2: No one knows how far I’ll go… for the Chino Movies in the Park!! Bring your kiddos and lawn chairs out for free movies at the City Hall Lawn, 13220 Central Ave. Activities start 6:30 pm, movie starts around 8 pm.
💘Speed-dating, 40s/50s edition: Real convos, no swiping. Find your next love at Dragons Tale Brewery, 8920 Vernon Avenue, Montclair CA. Pre-register required, but meet 12 new fantastic local singles!
🚚Chino Night Market OPENS!: We’ve been waiting for this, Chino. The Chino Night Market opens this Friday at Chino Town Square, 5459 Philadelphia Street, 5-10pm. There will be a 80s pop band to celebrate the occasion!
Saturday, July 19
💃 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. Get ready to shake your hips into the weekend.
🍉 Watermelon & Lavender Festival: Venture further if you’d like, to pick your own lavender and zinnias, go ride tractors, enjoy food and live music, and let your kiddos bounce in bounce houses. $5 parking, Mellano Farm Stand, 5714 N River Rd., Oceanside. More info here!
🎾 Pickle Ball, anyone?: Come join a big group of locals and play some pickup pickle ball. Bring your own paddle, join us at Vellano Park, 16321 Aviano Lane, Chino Hills, 1-2 pm.
Sunday, July 20
💃 End the weekend in dance: FREE Summer Dance at Misty’s, 7 pm onwards, 222 North Vineyard Ave., Ontario. There will be a live band to help you finish off your weekend!
That’s it for this week! If you attend any of these events and had a great time, send us a photo for a feature! You can email, or DM & tag us on Instagram.
Have a great weekend, Chino 😎
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