Thursday, May 4
Choral concert: The William Chunestudy Men’s Chorus will perform 7:30 p.m. May 4 at the River Christian Reformed Church, 459 E. Highland Ave., Redlands. A freewill offering will be taken.
Redlands Tea Party Patriots: Melanie Phillips, author of “Londonistan,” will speak when the Redlands Tea Party Patriots meet 7 p.m. at Mill Creek Cattle Co., 1874 Mentone Blvd., Mentone. Also speaking is Robin Hvidston, organizer of We the People Rising. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public.
LifeHouse Theater auditions: Auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s new musical “Abraham and Sarah,” directed by Nathan Smith and written by Rick Arias, are 6 to 9 p.m. at the theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. For information, call 909-335-3037 or go to lifehousetheater.com.
Prayer walk: The Cops and Clergy Network sponsors a Safe City Prayer Walk in Redlands beginning at 5 p.m. at Alta Street and Sun Avenue. The community is invited to join the walk.
Bereavement support group: Meets 2 p.m. Thursdays at 1845 Business Center Drive, Suite 120, San Bernardino. Sponsor is Innovative Hospice Care. Information: Lorraine Hedtke, 909-386-6000
Behavioral Health Commission: San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commission meets noon to 2 p.m. at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. A public hearing on Mental Health Services Act three-year integrated plan is scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.
Tiny tot story time: For ages 2 and 3. 10:15 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:40 to 10:55 a.m. Thursdays in the Assembly Room at A.K. Smiley Public Library, 125 W. Vine St., Redlands. Information: 909-798-7565.
Al-Anon: Meets 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays at Church of the Nazarene, 1307 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands. Alateen meets at the same time. Information: Bill, 909-793-5710
“Beauty and the Beast”: Citrus Valley High School’s Blackhawk Theatre Company presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” 7 p.m. in the school’s Blackhawk Theatre, 800 W. Pioneer Ave., Redlands. Final performance is 7 p.m. May 5. For tickets, go to www.theBTC.us. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous: Meets 10:15 a.m. Thursdays at Azure Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church, 22633 Barton Road, Grand Terrace. Information: 909-797-1951
Market Night: Redlands’ downtown Market Night is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays on State Street.
Kiwanis: Redlands Evening Kiwanis Club meets Thursdays at Redlands Elks Lodge, 633 New York St. Happy hour is 5:30 p.m. Meeting and dinner are at 6:30.
Kiwanis: Redlands Morning Kiwanis Club meets 6:50 a.m. Thursdays at Esri Cafe, 380 New York St., Redlands. Visitors are welcome. Information: John Coley, 909-810-7768
Toastmasters: Redlands Community Toastmasters Club meets 5:45 p.m. Thursdays at Redlands First United Methodist Church, 1 E. Olive Ave. Guests are welcome. Information: 909-792-7106; 8950.toastmastersclubs.org
Loss and grief support group: Meets 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Kendall Place at Plymouth Village, 120 E. Palm Ave., Redlands. Staffed by VITAS bereavement services staff and Chaplain Mike Ballinger. Information: Ballinger, 909-793-1233, ext. 1600
Friday, May 5
“Beauty and the Beast”: Citrus Valley High School’s Blackhawk Theatre Company presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” 7 p.m. in the school’s Blackhawk Theatre, 800 W. Pioneer Ave., Redlands. For tickets, go to www.theBTC.us. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Al-Anon: Meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays at The River Church, 459 E. Highland Ave., Redlands. Child care is available for children up to age 12 for $2 per child. Information: 909-792-6362
Olde Curiosity Shop: The shop sells clothing, household items, etc. Open 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 280 Carver Circle in Plymouth Village retirement community, off Cajon Street, East Palm Avenue and Highland Avenue in Redlands. It can be reached from Highland or Palm by turning onto Salem Drive. Proceeds go to the endowment fund that benefits Plymouth Village residents. Next door is a store selling donated furniture, open same days and hours as Olde Curiosity Shop.
Tennis: Redlands Racquet Club’s Ladies Play Day is 8 a.m. every Friday at the University of Redlands tennis courts on Colton Avenue. Walk-ons are welcome. For information, call Diane Bieber at 909-794-4807 or go to Redlandsracquetclub.com.
“Ruth”: LifeHouse Theater presents its musical telling the biblical story of Ruth, at 7:30 p.m. at 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. Performances continue at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2:15 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2:15 p.m. Sundays through May 14. There is one Thursday performance, at 7:30 p.m. May 11. No performance May 6. For tickets, call 909-335-3037 or go to boxoffice.lifehousetheater.com.
Saturday, May 6
Fairy Garden Festival: The Garden and Floral Arrangers Guild presents its annual Fairy Garden Festival and “Enchanted Garden” flower show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kendall Place, 120 E. Palm Ave., Redlands, on the campus of Plymouth Village retirement community. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and younger with an adult.
Mulch and compost: The city of Yucaipa provides free mulch and compost to residents from 9 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month south of Oak Glen Road on Second Street beyond the city yard, across the street from the Community Center.
Boys & Girls Clubs anniversary celebration: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside will hold a 50th anniversary celebration 7 p.m. at the University of Redlands quad. Event includes food, alcoholic beverages and a fireworks finale. Tickets are $90. For tickets, go to www.BeGreatIE.org.
Ride Yourself Fit: Guided cycling program in Redlands takes place Saturday mornings. The program also includes training rides Wednesday evenings during the summer and family-oriented community rides once a month. Participants may ride any type of bicycle. Meeting locations vary; go to rideyourselffit.org and click on event calendar. Annual membership is $35 per person or $50 per family. Information: 909-798-6524.
Support group: Near Death Experience Support Group meets 1 to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of every month at Norman Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. Sixth St., San Bernardino. Facilitated by Angel Love Powers. Information: 714-606-9539
Free Comic Book Day: Wondercomics in Yucaipa and A Shop Called Quest in Redlands participate in Free Comic Book Day, beginning at 10 a.m. Wondercomics is at 12031 Fifth St., Suite F. For information, call 909-372-3006 or go to www.wondercomics.net. A Shop Called Quest is at 5 E. Citrus Ave., Suite 101. For information, call 909-798-1262 or go to www.ashopcalledquest.com.
Bridal gown sample sale: Redlands-based Beloved Foundation holds a bridal gown sample sale 10 a.m. to noon at Cooks Chapel, on the ground floor of the Anaheim Packing House, 440 S. Anaheim Blvd. in Anaheim. For information about the sale, Beloved Couture Bridal and the Beloved Foundation, go to belovedcouturebridal.com or call 877-323-9762.
Bicycle rides: Redlands Water Bottle Transit Co. club holds eight to 10 rides per week, from 25 miles to 100 miles with three levels of fitness. Saturday rides leave Stell Coffee and Tea, corner of Barton Road and Alabama Street, at 8 a.m. Sunday breakfast rides begin at the same time and place. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For information, go to www.rwbtc.org.
Walk Yourself Fit: Weekly guided walking program in Redlands for all ages and fitness levels meets every Saturday morning. Walking coaches Donna and Dick Dawson work with and train participants to eventually walk the recommended 10,000 steps a day. Meeting locations vary; go to rideyourselffit.org and click on event calendar. For information, call 909-798-6524 or 909-838-2669.
Downtown farmers market: 8 to 11 a.m. Saturdays in the parking lot south of Redlands Boulevard between Fifth and Sixth streets in Redlands.
Grove School farmers market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the corner of Iowa Street and Orange Avenue, north of Barton Road and west of Alabama Street in Redlands.
Friends of the Library: The monthly bag sale at the Friends of the A.K. Smiley Public Library bookstore is 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fill a bag with used books for $5 for members, $6 for nonmembers. The sale is open to members only 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., then opens to the public at 11:30. Those who are not members may become members at the door between 10:30 and 11:30. Annual membership fee is $10 for individuals and $25 for families. The sale is the first Saturday of the month. The bookstore is on the lower level of the library, at 125 W. Vine St., Redlands.
Sunday, May 7
Bicycle rides: Redlands Water Bottle Transit Co. club holds eight to 10 rides per week, from 25 miles to 100 miles with three levels of fitness. Sunday breakfast rides leave Stell Coffee and Tea, corner of Barton Road and Alabama Street, at 8 a.m. Saturday rides begin at the same time and place. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For information, go to www.rwbtc.org.
Pipes of Spring: The Kevin R. Blandford Memorial Pipe Band, with guest organist Jeffrey Rickard and Celtic musician Richard Cook, will present the 13th annual Pipes of Spring concert 4 p.m. in the University of Redlands Memorial Chapel. The concert features traditional bagpipe and drum music and original arrangements for organ, brass and bagpipes. Highland dancers and the Upland High School Pipe Band will also perform. For tickets, go to www.blandfordbands.org or call 909-474-7764.
Flute ensemble: Silver Sounds Flute Ensemble rehearses 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays. Current and former flute players, from middle school to adult, are invited to join, even if they have not played in years. Rehearsals are in Redlands. For directions and information, call Jackie Aronowitz at 909-335-1833.
LifeHouse Theater season celebration: LifeHouse Theater holds its annual season celebration 7 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 1551 Reservoir Road, Redlands. The event includes the announcement of LifeHouse Theater’s 24th season lineup and announcement of the theater’s scholarship award winner. The event is free and open to the public, but those who plan to attend are encouraged to RSVP at 909-335-3037 by May 5 to help staff plan refreshments and seating. For information, call 909-335-3037 or go to www.lifehousetheater.com.
“Ruth”: LifeHouse Theater presents its musical telling the biblical story of Ruth, at 2:15 p.m. at 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. Performances continue at 7:30 p.m. May 11 and 12, 2:15 and 7:30 p.m. May 13 and 2:15 p.m. May 14. For tickets, call 909-335-3037 or go to boxoffice.lifehousetheater.com.
Monday, May 8
Handweavers guild: Inland Empire Handweavers Guild meets 9 a.m. to noon the second Monday of the month at San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands. Guests are welcome. Information: Suzanne, 909-794-3470; www.iehg.org
Hindi story time: 5:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays in the Young Readers’ Room at A.K. Smiley Public Library, 125 W. Vine St., Redlands. Information: 909-798-7565.
Grief recovery support group: Griefshare meets 4 p.m. Mondays in the lounge of First Baptist Church of Redlands, 51 W. Olive Ave. Meetings include videos featuring experts on grief recovery and group sharing time. Information: 909-793-3289.
Mansion Yoga: Mansion Memories offers yoga classes as a fundraiser for its Magical Day events. Classes are 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays in the Burrage Mansion ballroom, 1205 W. Crescent Ave., Redlands. Heidi Pasley leads the classes, with a background of faith-based music. For information or to sign up, go to MansionMemories.org.
Board of Education: San Bernardino County Board of Education meets 10 a.m. at CCV Etiwanda Gardens, Terra Rooms, 7576 Etiwanda Ave., Rancho Cucamonga.
Toastmasters: Entrepreneur Toastmasters Club 1556865 meets 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Mondays at East Valley Association of Realtors, 820 E. Colton Ave., Redlands. The club’s mission is to encourage creative, confident, personal growth in an enthusiastic speaking environment. The club is open to all. Information: Candace Cantu McGloin, 951-201-2443
Pet grief and loss support group: Meets 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Loma Linda Behavioral Health Institute, Room 1100, 1686 Barton Road, Redlands. Information: 909-558-9134
Community Center story times: The Redlands Recreation Division, in partnership with Friends of the A.K. Smiley Public Library and Redlands Police Department, hosts story times for children 10 a.m. the first, second and fourth Monday of the month at Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Sessions include a story, an activity and snack. Story times the first and fourth Mondays are in English, the second Monday in Spanish.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous: Meets 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays at Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Information: 909-645-4561
Teen crafts: 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays at Mentone Library, 1331 Opal Ave. Information: 909-794-0327
Tuesday, May 9
Cinema Classic series: Redlands Art Association’s Cinema Classic foreign film series presents “Frantz,” a film in French and German with English subtitles, at 7 p.m. at the Krikorian Premiere Theatres, 340 N. Eureka St., Redlands. A second screening is at 2:30 p.m. May 11. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students with ID, available at the Krikorian theater box office. Proceeds benefit Redlands Art Association’s art education programs and community art-related projects. Information: redlands-art.org
Mentone Area Community Association: Meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Mill Creek Cattle Co., 1874 Mentone Blvd. Information: 909-499-0382
Dance social: Afternoon Delight dance socials for seniors are held 2 p.m. the first and second Tuesday of the month at the Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St., Redlands. Couples and singles are welcome. There is no charge.
Visiting the Lonely Ones: The group holds information meetings 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Loma Linda Springs retirement community, 11171 Oakwood Drive, in the main lobby on the second floor. The group’s volunteers visit nursing and convalescent home residents. Information: 909-810-0634
Chinese story time: 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the Young Readers’ Room at A.K. Smiley Public Library, 125 W. Vine St., Redlands. Information: 909-798-7565
Yoga for children: A.K. Smiley Public Library offers yoga and stories for children 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. Tuesdays at the Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka St., Redlands, behind the library and the Lincoln Memorial Shrine. Participants must bring a yoga mat and wear loose clothing. Registration is not needed. Information: 909-798-7674
Al-Anon: Meets 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Pathway Church, 611 E. Cypress Ave., Redlands. Information: 909-793-5710
Tai chi class: Meets 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Redlands Community Senior Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. The class is designed for adults and emphasizes balanced postures, slow breathing and calmness. Classes also meet 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Information: 909-798-7579
Kiwanis: Redlands Noon Kiwanis Club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Redlands Masonic Temple, 131 Cajon St. There is a fee for lunch. Visitors are welcome. Information: 909-748-0637; www.redlandsnoonkiwanis.org
Sweet Adelines: Inland Empire Chorus of Sweet Adelines Inc. meets every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Riverside, 5500 Alessandro Blvd. Information: 951-317-1365 or www.inlandempirechorus.org
A Healing Circle: Support group for people who have lost someone to suicide meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Yucaipa Community Center, 34900 Oak Glen Road. The group is open and free of charge. For information, contact facilitator Robert Corbin at 626-255-8580 or rcorbin200@aol.com or call the Yucaipa Community Center at 909-790-7460.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous: Meets 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Information: 909-645-4561
Spanish story time: 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays in the Young Readers’ Room at A.K. Smiley Public Library, 125 W. Vine St., Redlands. Information: 909-798-7565
Pajama story time: For children age 5 and older, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Young Readers’ Room at A.K. Smiley Public Library, 125 W. Vine St., Redlands. Information: 909-798-7565
Families Anonymous: Meets Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene, 1307 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands. The 12-step self-help and self-recovery program is for relatives and friends of those who have alcohol, drug or related behavior problems. Information: 909-792-1029, 909-790-7637 or www.familiesanonymous.org
Motorcycle night: Bike Night at Jerseys Pizza, 214 Orange St., Redlands, is 6 to 9 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. The event is a get-together for owners of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, sponsored by Quaid Harley-Davidson.
Pulmonary fibrosis support group: Meets 2 to 3:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Simpson Center, 305 E. Devonshire Ave., Hemet. Information: Becky 0. Johnson, 951-926-7800; Carmen Silva, 951-330-0890
Wednesday, May 10
Civil War group: The Inland Empire Civil War Round Table meets 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month except July and August in the Lincoln Memorial Shrine, behind the A.K. Smiley Public Library in Redlands. Meetings feature discussions on topics related to Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War and American history of that period.
S-Anon: Meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday in Redlands. The 12-step fellowship is dedicated to helping those affected by the sexual addiction of a family member or friend. Call 818-973-2235 for meeting location and information. For information about S-Anon, go to www.SAnonSoCal.org.
Mastering Prosperity Principles: The Source, a Science of Mind-based church, offers a Mastering Prosperity Principles series 7 p.m. Wednesdays through June 14 at 602 N. Church St., Redlands. The Rev. Irma Forward leads the series. For information, call 909-793-3004.
Catholics Returning Home: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community’s Catholics Returning Home series, a ministry for those who have been away from the Catholic Church for a while and are considering coming back, continues at 7 p.m. at 115 W. Olive Ave., Redlands. Meetings are 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through May 17 and conclude on a Tuesday, May 23. For information, call 909-654-3193, email hnoj.catholicsreturninghome@sbdiocese.org or go to www.theholynameofjesus.org/catholics-returning-home.
Toastmasters: Koffee ’n’ Toastmasters Club 105 meets 7 to 8:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Redlands First United Methodist Church, 1 E. Olive Ave. Guests are welcome. For information, call Jeremyha at 909-534-1423 or go to 105.toastmastersclubs.org
Adult Children of Alcoholics: Meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Church of the Nazarene, 1307 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands. The 12-step recovery program is for adults whose lives were affected by being raised in an alcoholic or other dysfunctional family. Information: www.adultchildren.org
Lawn bowling: The Redlands Lawn Bowling Club bowls at 9:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and 6:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at 411 N. University St. Information: 909-792-4874
Preschool story time: A.K. Smiley Public Library’s preschool story time and crafts, for ages 4 to 6, is 10:15 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Contemporary Club, 173 S. Eureka St., Redlands, behind the library and Lincoln Memorial Shrine. Information: 909-798-7565
Square dance: Calico Quails Square Dance Club’s beginner square dance class with Charlie Robertson meets 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the Yucaipa Elks Lodge, 12165 Second St. Information: 909-238-9721 or 909-952-7246
Ukulele group: Yucaipa Ukes meets 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Scherer Senior Center, 12202 First St., Yucaipa. The group is open to all ages and levels. For information, go to www.facebook.com/YucaipaUkes/ or call Bob at 951-833-5357.
Bereavement group: Meets 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Trinity Episcopal Church, 419 S. Fourth St., Redlands. For information, call the church at 909-793-2014.
Thursday, May 11
Cinema Classic series: Redlands Art Association’s Cinema Classic foreign film series presents “Frantz,” a film in French and German with English subtitles, at 2:30 p.m. at the Krikorian Premiere Theatres, 340 N. Eureka St., Redlands. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students with ID, available at the Krikorian theater box office. Proceeds benefit Redlands Art Association’s art education programs and community art-related projects. Information: redlands-art.org
Spaghetti dinner: Spaghetti night at American Legion Post 106 is 5:30 to 7 the second Thursday of the month. Cost for spaghetti, salad and bread is $1.50. Takeout orders are $1.75. The post is at 814 W. Colton Ave., Redlands. The public is invited. Information: 909-792-4523
Caregiver support group: For those caring for loved ones with cognitive impairment such as dementia. Meets 10:30 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Linda Valley Villa, 11075 Benton St., Loma Linda.
Sears employees: Former and retired Sears employees are invited to the Sears employees’ luncheon at noon the second Thursday of the month at the San Bernardino Elks Lodge. First-time attendees receive a complimentary lunch. Meet former and new Sears employees. Information: Carol, 909-883-1692.
Redlands Area Interfaith Council: Meets 8 a.m. the second Thursday of the month at Redlands First United Methodist Church, 1 E. Olive Ave. People from all faith communities are invited to attend. Information: Mike Ballinger, mikeballinger@juno.com
“Ruth”: LifeHouse Theater presents its musical telling the biblical story of Ruth, at 7:30 p.m. at 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. Performances continue at 7:30 p.m. May 12, 2:15 and 7:30 p.m. May 13 and 2:15 p.m. May 14. For tickets, call 909-335-3037 or go to boxoffice.lifehousetheater.com.
San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society: Meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Beaumont Women’s Club, 306 E. Sixth St.
Lions Club: Redlands Evening Lions Club meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at Romano’s, 330 Orange St.. The Lions Club’s major project is sight conservation. Visitors are welcome. Information: Carol Young, president, 909-792-8635
Orchid society: Riverside-San Bernardino Counties Orchid Society meets 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at L.F. Hutton Community Center, 600 Colton Ave., Colton. Visitors are welcome. Information: 909-825-2457
Better Breathers: Redlands Better Breathers Club, an educational and support meeting for people with chronic lung disease and for their families, meets 10:30 a.m. to noon the second Thursday of the month at Blossom Grove Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, 11116 New Jersey St., Redlands. Information: Bob Griffiths, 951-453-3198.
Friday, May 12
Youth Coalition Teen Committee: Meets 4:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month at Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Teens may earn community service hours and get involved in the community through this organization. Information: 909-798-7547, ext. 2
“Ruth”: LifeHouse Theater presents its musical telling the biblical story of Ruth, at 7:30 p.m. at 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. Performances continue at 2:15 and 7:30 p.m. May 13 and 2:15 p.m. May 14. For tickets, call 909-335-3037 or go to boxoffice.lifehousetheater.com.
Saturday, May 13
“Ruth”: LifeHouse Theater presents its musical telling the biblical story of Ruth, at 2:15 and 7:30 p.m. at 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. Final performance is 2:15 p.m. May 14. For tickets, call 909-335-3037 or go to boxoffice.lifehousetheater.com.
Square dance: Sunkissed Squares square dance club holds dances the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Rounds begin at 6:30 p.m. Squares are 7:30 to 10 p.m. Information: Bill Hunt, 909-886-1150, jbhunt1972@gmail.com
Support group: Alzheimer’s Affiliated Family Support Group meets 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at the Rose Garden Residential Care, 1350 N. Wabash Ave., Mentone. The group is open to caregivers, friends and family members of people who have Alzheimer’s, dementia or related disease. Information: Sandy Larson, 909-794-1040
Yucaipa Valley Genealogical society: Meets 1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month at the Yucaipa Branch Library, 12040 Fifth St. Anyone interested in genealogy research is welcome to attend. Information: www.yvgs.org; Rachel Eugley, 909-790-2468
Sunday, May 14
“Ruth”: LifeHouse Theater presents its musical telling the biblical story of Ruth, at 2:15 p.m. at 1135 N. Church St., Redlands. For tickets, call 909-335-3037 or go to boxoffice.lifehousetheater.com.
Monday, May 15
Redlands Camera Club: Meets 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at First Presbyterian Church of Redlands, 100 Cajon St. Visitors are welcome. Information: Bruce Woodcock, 951-537-4247; www.redlandscameraclub.com
Tuesday, mAY 16
Spinet: Musica Viva, directed by Lois Musmann, will perform Maurice Durufle’s “Requiem” for the Spinet music organization at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 100 Cajon St., Redlands. The performance is free and open to the public.
Round Table: The Loyal Knights of the Round Table meet at 11:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month in the banquet room at the Redlands Elks Lodge, 663 New York St., Redlands. Meetings include lunch, club business and a speaker from Redlands or the surrounding communities. Information: president@redlandsroundtable.org; www.redlandsroundtable.org; David Heiss, 909-556-0898; Jack Brennan, 909-374-6884
Redlands City Council: Meets 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at City Council Chambers, 35 Cajon St., Redlands.
Compassionate Friends: The Redlands Chapter of Compassionate Friends, a self-help organization for families who have experienced the death of a child, meets 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at First Congregational Church, 2 W. Olive Ave., Redlands. Information: 800-717-0373 or TCFRedlands@aol.com
Wednesday, May 17
Sewing group: The Sew What Group, a community service group, meets 10 a.m. to noon the third Wednesday of the month at the Redlands Michaels store, 27534 Lugonia Ave. in Citrus Plaza. The group does sewing and knitting projects for hospitals and wherever there are needs. For information, call 909-792-7415.
Zonta Club of Redlands: Dinner meeting 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of every each month from September through June. For information, call 909-793-1726.
Caregiver support group: For those caring for loved ones with cognitive impairment such as dementia. Meets 10:30 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at Linda Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care, 25393 Cole St., Loma Linda.
Reading program: Sit, Stay, Read, a program for children, is 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Mentone Senior Center and Library, 1331 Opal Ave., provided by Pet Prescription.
Hopeful Hearts: Open forum of support and discussion for families with children with congenital heart defects meets 5 to 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month in Room 1832 of the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, across from the children’s hospital cafeteria. Information: Irene Hoch, 909-558-4000, ext. 83050
Thursday, May 18
Dome Talks: Featured speaker is Bergis Jules, archivist at UC Riverside, 7 p.m. at San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands. Jules will discuss his work documenting current social events through hashtags, including a project to archive #Ferguson and #BlackLivesMatter. Cost is $10 for Museum Association members and $15 for nonmembers. Information: www.sbcounty.gov/museum
Friday, May 19
Dance social: Afternoon Delight dance socials for seniors are held 2 p.m. the third Friday of the month at Redlands Community Senior Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Couples and singles are welcome. There is no charge.
Saturday, May 20
Aircraft group: Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 845, meets 8:30 a.m. the third Saturday of the month in the Redlands Municipal Airport lobby, 1745 Sessums Drive. Information: John Krueger, 909-792-8868
Sons of the American Revolution: The Redlands chapter meets 8:30 a.m. at the University of Redlands in Conference Room A/B to the rear of the main cafeteria. The chapter usually meets the third Saturday of the month for breakfast. SAR is a society whose members have traced their ancestry back to patriots in the Revolutionary War. Guests are welcome. Information: www.redlandssar.org
Democratic club: The Redlands Area Democratic Club meets 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of the month, January through November, at Family Service Association of Redlands, 612 Lawton St. Meetings are open to the public. Information: Kristin Washington, 909-253-5106; redlandsdemocrats.org
Sunday, May 21
Hearing loss group: The Pass Hearing Loss Group meets 2 p.m. the third Sunday of every month at Beaumont Presbyterian Church, Room 1, 702 Euclid Ave. The group welcomes people with hearing loss and family and friends who could benefit from information on how to choose hearing aids, latest technology and skills for coping with loss. Information: Sandi, 951-845-5174 or Ruth, 909-798-3804
Toastmasters: That’s Debatable Toastmasters Club 3866 meets 6 p.m. the third Sunday of each month in the meeting room at Denny’s Restaurant, 1180 Alabama St., Redlands. The club helps people learn how to debate. Today’s debate topic is “We should eliminate the EPA.” Guests are welcome and may participate. Information: 951-780-7984
Amputee Connection: Amputee Connection of Redlands meets 2 to 4 p.m. the third Sunday of the month at Redlands Community Hospital, 350 Terracina Blvd., in the Weisser building. Information: Bill, 909-423-0562
Tuesday, May 23
Dance social: Afternoon Delight dance socials for seniors are held 2 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at Highland Senior Center, 3102 E. Highland Ave.. Couples and singles are welcome. There is no charge. Information: 909-862-8104.
Wednesday, May 24
Redlands Airport Association: Meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month in the Redlands Municipal Airport lobby. The association’s mission is to advocate for the airport and its users and to deal with issues affecting the airport. Meetings are open to the public.
Thursday, May 25
Support group: Alzheimer’s and dementia support group meets 11 a.m. the last Thursday of the month at Blossom Grove Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, 11116 New Jersey St., Redlands. Information: 909-335-6660
Friday, May 26
Citrus Belt Quilters Guild: Meets 9 a.m. the last Friday of the month except December at Church of the Nazarene, 1307 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands. Guests pay a $5 fee. Information: www.citrusbeltquilters.org
Open mic night: The Source church’s monthly open mic night is 7:30 p.m. at 602 N. Church St., Redlands. Singers, songwriters, dancers, magicians, poets, comedians, jugglers and more are invited to perform. There is no charge to attend or participate, but a donation of $2 to $5 is suggested to create a pool for compensating featured acts. For information, call 909-793-3004.
Saturday, May 27
Cancer support group: Meets 11 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at Clear Perceptions, 302 Brookside Ave., Suite B, Redlands. Free and open to the public. Donations are accepted. Information: Theren McCoy, 951-640-2612
Tuesday, June 6
Blood drive: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the Weisser Education Pavilion at Redlands Community Hospital, 350 Terracina Blvd. Appointments are encouraged; people can give blood as often as every eight weeks. Information: 909-885-6503; www.LStream.org
Corvette group: Corvettes West meets the first Tuesday of the month at El Patron Restaurant, 3204 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. Dinner and social time begin at 6 p.m. Meeting is at 7. Information: George Swift, 951-776-0936 or www.corvetteswest.com
Diabetes support group: Meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. Diabetes experts present educational and resource information. Information and location: 877-LLUMC-4U
Wednesday, June 7
Gates Cactus and Succulent Society: The Inland Empire chapter of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America meets 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Church of the Nazarene, 1307 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands. Meetings are free and open to the public. Anyone interested in learning about drought tolerant cactus and succulent plants is welcome. Information: www.gatescss.org; 909-910-9195
Diabetes support group: “Living With Type 1 Diabetes” group meets 5:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the conference room of the Beaver Medical Group Yucaipa Valley office, 33758 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa. Dr. Gaja Andzel, an endocrinologist who is a Type 1 diabetic, leads the group. For information, call 909-795-9747, ext. 5213 or 5247.
Thursday, June 22
Dome Talks: Featured speaker is Aaron Parness of NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Extreme Environment Robotics Group, 7 p.m. at San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands. Parness will speak about his group’s work experimenting with things that stick in space, including asteroid anchors, rock-climbing robots and gecko grippers for NASA’s Asteroid Redirect Mission. Cost is $10 for Museum Association members and $15 for nonmembers. Information: www.sbcounty.gov/museum
RESERVATIONS
Fairy garden workshop: A hands-on workshop on creating miniature fairy gardens will be held during the Garden and Floral Arrangers Guild’s Fairy Garden Festival and “Enchanted Garden” flower show May 6 at Kendall Place, 120 E. Palm Ave., Redlands. The workshop begins at about 11 a.m. There is a $15 fee for supplies, and registration is required. For reservations and information, call 909-794-6293 or 951-285-8775.
Goat yoga: Good Shepherd Ministries International will sponsor a goat yoga event, in which yoga class participants share their space with baby goats, May 6 at Monty’s Montessori Preschool, 9580 Calimesa Blvd., Calimesa. Classes for age 11 and older are at 2 and 3:30 p.m., and a child-friendly class for age 4 and older is at 5 p.m. Pre-registration is required. To register, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/babygoat-yoga-tickets-33469461059. For information, call 909-991-5655.
Tea on the Terrace: Kimberly Crest House and Gardens will hold the fifth annual event 3 to 5 p.m. May 20. The event is an afternoon tea in the style of the early 1900s. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance. For tickets, go to www.kimberlycrest.org/teaontheterrace.
Diabetes prevention classes: YMCA of the East Valley offers a diabetes prevention class at 9:30 a.m. May 10 at the Redlands YMCA, 500 E. Citrus Ave. The class is free and open to the public but registration is required. To register, go to www.ymcaeastvalley.org.
Chanticleer: The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble will present its “My Secret Heart” concert 3 p.m. May 6 in the University of Redlands Memorial Chapel. Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for students with ID and $35 each for groups of 15 or more. For tickets, go to www.redlands.edu/events/chanticleer or call 909-748-8116.
CPR and first aid classes: Offered 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month at Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Classes are offered by Emergency Life Saving Services. Cost is $50, including materials and cards. The class includes certification by the American Heart Association and ELSS First Aid. Instructors are Redlands firefighters. Preregistration is required. Information: 909-354-2619 or email elss@rescueteam.com
Submit calendar items two weeks in advance of the event to: Calendar, Redlands Daily Facts, 19 E. Citrus Ave., Suite 102, Redlands, CA 92373, or to btyler@scng.com.
