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W
elcome to our inaugural shoppers guide, Deal With It! In this special edition, well give you a little history, a little in-
sider information and some helpful facts about discounts and the endless retail opportunities available in the City of
Trees. We hope you enjoy it.
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Bardot ........... page 8

Your shopping House of Pong Seafood & Grill ........... page 9

1077 W. Foothill Blvd.
Claremont
206 W. Bonita Ave.
Claremont Village
(909) 621-2255
GUIDE (909) 625-7288

Ivy House Antiques .......... page 9

Connie & Dicks ........... page 19
150 Olive St.
FOOTHILL CORRIDOR 214 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont
Claremont (909) 626-5653
Acts Thrift Store .......... page 7 (909) 230-3009
232 E. Foothill Blvd. The Diamond Center ........... page 4
Pomona, 91767 Mr. Ds Diner ........... page 18 147 Yale Ave.
(909) 491-3199 401 Foothill Blvd. Claremont Village
Pomona, 91767 (909) 399-9133
Artistic Expressions .......... page 16 (909) 398-4222
212 W. Foothill Blvd. Dr. Grubbs ........... page 3
Claremont 353 Bonita Ave.
(951) 751-7235 THEVILLAGE Claremont Village
(909) 621-6200
Boca Burger .......... page 7 Aromatique .......... page 9
425 W. Foothill Blvd. 319 W. First St. Suite A First City Credit Union ........... page 5
Claremont Claremont Village 250 W. First Street, Suite 150
(909) 625-8992 (909) 626-7422 Claremont Village
(877) OPEN-TO-U (673-6868)
Claremont Dental Institute .......... page 12 Amelie ........... page 11
601 E. Foothill Blvd. 132 Yale Ave. The Hens Kitchen Shoppe ........... page 17
Claremont Claremont Village 141 Yale Ave.
(909) 625-4101 (909) 624-5651 Claremont Village
(909) 399-5007
Claremont Escrow .......... page 6 Buddhamouse Emporium .......... page 10
405 W. Foothill Blvd. #101 134 Yale Ave. Norens Nursery ........... page 13
Claremont Claremont Village 201 W. Bonita Ave.
(909) 399-1171 (909) 626-3322 Claremont Village
(909) 262-4709
Feeling Groovy Wellness & Caf ........... page 16 Bert & Rockys .......... page 10
863 W. Foothill Blvd. 242 Yale Ave. Options in Home Care ........... page 7
Claremont Claremont Village 201 W. Fourth St.
(909) 480-1711 (909) 625-1852 Claremont Village
(909) 621-2273
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Randles Educational Consulting ........... page 16 The Grove ........... page 13 NORTH CLAREMONT
135 W. First St. 101 N. Indian Hill Blvd. #102
Claremont Village Claremont Village Plaza Optometric Vision Center of Claremont .... page 16
(909) 973-4148 (909) 625-2380 1420 N. Claremont Blvd. Suite 209B
Claremont
Rio de Ojas ........... page 17 I Like Pie ........... page 8 (909) 621-0057
250 Harvard Ave. 175 N. Indian Hill Blvd. #102B
Claremont Village Claremont Village Plaza Massage Envy Claremont ........... page 5
(909) 624-4141 (909) 621-5152 2090 N. Mills Ave.
Claremont
Sacas Mediterranean Cuisine ........... page 10 Its Mine ........... page 13 (909) 447-7500
248 W. Second St. 530 W. First St.
Claremont Village Claremont Packing House
(909) 624-3340 (909) 929-7322 NEARBY AND ONLINE
Speckled Hens ........... page 17 Maple Boutique ........... page 9 Casa Colina Hospital ........... page 2
206 W. Bonita Ave. 456 W. First St. Centers for Healthcare
Claremont Village Claremont Village 255 E. Bonita Ave.
(909) 621-1752 (909) 626-8844 Pomona, 91767
(909) 596-7733
Village Marketing Group ........... page 14 Sugar Glow LA ........... page 13
Sonja Stump Photography Located at DermaGarden Holistic Spa Hillcrest Retirement Community ........... page 20
135 W. First Street 101 N. Indian Hill Blvd. C2-200 (Second Floor) 2705 Mountain View Dr.
Claremont Village Claremont Village Plaza La Verne, 91750
(909) 626-1147 Michelle@sugarglowla.com (909) 392-4375

Vom FASS ........... page 11 Raina Roo ........... page 10

VILLAGE WEST 101 N. Indian Hill Blvd. C2-100 www.RainaRoo.etsy.com
The Back Abbey ........... page 3 Claremont Village Plaza Find Raina Roo at Heirloom & Sundappled Boutique
128 N. Oberlin Ave. (909) 399-0256 Claremont
Claremont Village Plaza raina.roo@gmail.com

DermaGarden Holistic Spa ........... page 7

SOUTHCLAREMONT SAS Shoes ........... page 13
101 N. Indian Hill Blvd. C2-200 (Second Floor) Your Health in Motion ........... page 15 5241 Arrow Hwy
Claremont Village Plaza 456 W. San Jose Ave. Suite A Montclair, 91763
(909) 399-3376 Claremont (909) 624-3292
(909) 257-7598
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The Foothill Corridor

C
laremonts stretch of
Foothill Boulevard
about two miles that
opened in 1931was recap-
tured from Caltrans in 2012, and
with it came $5.7 million for im-
provements. Foothill, or Route
66, has long been celebrated as
a refuge for travelers.
In order to effectively spend the $5.7
million from Caltrans, the Claremont
City Council approved $320,000 for a mas-
ter plan to help develop plans for the citys
main drag and to create a community vi-
sion for the future of Foothill.
In its 1994 guide, Claremont: Profile
of a City, the League of Women Voters
highlighted city services and benefits,
including its commercial neighborhoods.
As the League reported, for many
years, Foothill Boulevard offered only a
few businesses, most of which were high-
way-oriented. that offered services to the
traveling public like restaurants, service sta-
tions and the Griswolds dried fruit shop.
But, as the League notes, one exception
is Wolfes Market, which still operates to-
day offering delicious deli fare and a full COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
Along with the Village the Foothill Boulevard corridor is one of the oldest business districts in Claremont serving travel-
kitchen with grilled sandwiches made to ers along US Route 66 more than 80 years. Locals may remember the old Paint and Glass shop that was once located
order. The grocery store portion of Wolfes here at 212 and 214 W. Foothill. Today, the four-store building is anchored by The Ivy House, which has been at the lo-
was closed last yearand townsfolk pa- cation for nearly 20 years, Artistic Expressions, Sundappled and Sewciety.
FOOTHILL/next page

FOOTHILL/from the previous page
tiently await the arrival of The Meat Cellar
but locals can, thankfully, grab a container of
their chicken salad or pick up a turkey on sour-
dough for a quick and healthy lunch.
The Griswolds dried fruit shop moved to
Foothill and Indian Hill to form the Griswolds
Old School House (remember GOSH?) after
the Griswold family purchased the former
Claremont High site from the school district
in 1971. Something of an artists center back
in the day, GOSH offered public glass-blow-
ing demonstrations and ceramics classes on the
weekend. On any given Sunday, Claremont
families could be seen walking the wooden
pedestrian bridge enjoying ice cream as they
tossed pieces of the waffle cones to the ducks
in the pond that once commanded the patio.
A more frivolous and fun factand just in
time for Halloweenis the theory that the Old
School House is haunted. According to haunt-
edplaces.org, the disembodied voices of
ghost children have been heard among the
halls, and people have reported a white mist
in the building with doors flying open for no
reason. Some witnesses have described a feel-
ing that they were being watched.
Things may look different now, but the Old
School House is still bustling. The Candlelight
Pavilion offers dinner and show, and the com-
plex owners have added a Trader Joes along
with many diverse businesses like Moultrie
Academy of Music, Voice and Dance, Hillside
Fine Art, The Leahy Law Firm, Elviras Grill
and perhaps the centers longest tenant, Mer-
lins Crystal Cave, a metaphysical bookstore
comic books).
The popular specialty market Trader Joes, which came to Claremont in
2008, seems to always be busy.
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that sells quality crystals and semi-precious jew-
elry.
Sandwiched between Wolfes and the Old
School House is the former Griswolds Stone
Cellar at 222 W. Foothill Blvd. This building,
according to Claremont Heritage, housed re-
tired professor George Griswolds original dried
fruit and marmalade business before he set his
sights on the Old School House.
This section on the south side of Foothill im-
mediately east of Yale Avenue now offers a
number interesting options like the bike shop
The Velo, College Escrow, a hair salon called
Revolution, Elizabeths Art Studio and Bourgee
Boutique, which offers a selection of yarns for
Claremonts knitting enthusiasts.
One block east in the old Paint and Glass
building is a cluster of shops offering home d-
cor and collectibles. This row of shops is an-
chored by the Ivy House, an antique store that
offers a wide variety of furniture including din-
ing tables, chairs, original art, bookcases and
upholstered furniture. On each side of the Ivy
House, which has been at the location for al-
most 20 years, are Sundappled (clothing,
jewelry), Sewciety (sewing classes) and Artis-
tic Expressions (fun collectibles like toys and
The future picture of Foothill has not yet de-
veloped but planners propose expanding the
sidewalks, adding bike lanes and increasing
street trees all along Route 66 from Claremont
Boulevard to Towne Avenue. This will certainly
keep passersby happy and, hopefully, be a boost
for our longtime business owners along the
Foothill corridor.
Kathryn Dunn
editor@claremont-courier.com
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Peppertree Square

COURIERphoto/Steven Felschundneff
According to broker Nick Quackenbos, final negoti-
ations are underway with Fitness 19 to at last fill the
anchor space at Peppertree Square.

O
ne of Claremonts long-suffering
shopping centers may soon be on
the comeback trail.
Peppertree Square, at Arrow Highway and Indian
Hill Boulevard has seen an unusually high vacancy
rate for some years now. But, if all goes as planned,
will soon gain an anchor tenant.
Pending a couple of items, the terms of a lease
have been negotiated with Fitness 19, said Nick
Quackenbos, broker-partner at Claremonts Q-Bell
Commercial Real Estate. There are still a couple of
elements that have to be fine-tuned, including getting COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
In an effort to boost business at the Peppertree Square, located at Arrow Highway and Indian Hill Boulevard,
city approval, but its virtually negotiated.
the city of Claremont remodeled the center in 2013. Although the number of businesses increased, the shop-
Barring an eleventh-hour snagwhich COURIER ping center is still waiting for an anchor store to increase traffic.
readers know has happened beforethe Glendale,
Arizona-based fitness club will be setting up shop
sometime next year in the 18,000 square-foot anchor Fresh & Easy, which was days away from coming to space candidate will open its doors this time. Itll
space, which is located in the original Square section town before going belly up. It was a case of ex- probably be signed and sealed by the end of the year,
of the shopping center. tremely bad timing for the Claremont shopping cen- Mr. Quackenbos said of the deal with Fitness 19.
Well publicized previous anchor space washouts ter. Peppertree Square was built in the early 1960s, and
include Walgreens Pharmacy in 2010. The Fresh & Easy lease was down to the last cou- received a fresh remodel by local architect Paul
For some reason that just faltered, Mr. Quacken- ple of weeks, then they went upside down and didnt Wheeler in 2013.
bos said. There were some internal problems with sign it, Mr. Quackenbos said. I thought, Oh my The original Peppertree Square boasts 40,000
Walgreens at that moment. lord after all this work. square feet of leasable space, comprised of 15 store-
Another near miss involved British grocery chain Still, Mr. Quackenbos is optimistic the latest anchor PEPPERTREE SQUARE/next page
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Auto Center
T
he Claremont Promenade, located just
south of the 10 freeway, is one of the
more bustling shopping centers in
Claremont.
The center, anchored by Super King Markets since 2011,
straddles the border with Pomona, adeptly serving two
communities with a variety of shops and restaurants.
Dozens of restaurants and shops catering to virtually
every Claremonters need can be found at the center,
whether you want to peruse the massive aisles at Super
King, pick up a delicious zaatar and cheese flatbread at
Al-Amir or dine on some sumptuous Southern seafood at
the Cajun Crab.
The League of Women Voters 1994 handbook Clare-
mont: Portrait of a City, notes the shopping center was
formerly called the Claremont Center. At the time, it was
also categorized as the citys largest single sales tax genera-
tor, which is definitely true to this day.
Super King has quickly become the citys one-stop shop
for groceries from all parts of the globe. Be sure to check
their website at superkingmarkets.com for weekly deals on
a variety of goods including fruits, vegetables, meats and COURIER photo/Peter Weinberger
cheeses. The businesses on Auto Center Drive are far more varied than simply car dealerships. Since Super
AUTO CENTER DRIVE/next page King set down roots, the center has steadily grown to include eateries and other professional serv-
ices.
PEPPERTREE/from the previous page
enbos said. We got rid of the building the local broker-partner. hope is that the new anchor tenant will
fronts, with 11 occupied at press time. on the corner because it blocked the Among its longest running tenants bring with it other new businesses, and
Its not a typical occupancy rate for view of everything. We built new space are Yum Yum Donuts, Claremont Nails the center will be buoyed by the percep-
Claremont retail, Mr. Quackenbos said. to accommodate any number of tenants, and Subway, Mr. Quackenbos said. Last tion higher occupancy can bring.
But once we get that anchor, itll fill from 1,100 to 5,700 square-feet. The year, the center added The Upper It also gives the owner a little more
right up. space can easily be divided. Its very House, which offers classic Chinese freedom in negotiations with potential
New construction of an additional flexible. fare for dining in or take out. Claremont tenants, Mr. Quackenbos said. Now
stand-alone retail space was completed The shopping center is owned by a Pharmacy opened in August 2016. were better able to lease.
in 2015, but it still sits vacant. group of Hong Kong investors, and is It does appear that Peppertree Mick Rhodes
We decided that since we have extra managed by an Irvine company, Red Squares fortunes may be on the uptick, mickrhodes@claremont-courier.com
land, lets build a building, Mr. Quack- Rock Management. Mr. Quackenbos is after several years of uncertainty. The

AUTOCENTER/from previous page
Even now, the center is changing
and evolving.
The promenade is the new home
of an international coffee and bakery
chain. The Taiwan-based 85 Degrees
Celsius is set to open in Claremont
on October 13, offering a variety of
coffees and pastries with a world-
wide flair, according to Marketing
and PR Coordinator Christopher Joc-
son.
Their specialty is sea salt coffee,
which is based on the Taiwanese tra-
dition of sprinkling salt on fruit to
bring out a more robust flavor. The
idea of putting salt in your coffee
may seem odd to Americans, but Mr.
Jocson assures customers that the
taste is worth it.
We think sprinkling sea salt in
coffee brings out the flavor, he said.
The Claremont location will be the
chains 35th in the US, with around
1000 locations overall in Taiwan,
China, Australia and Hong Kong.
The chain offers 60 different types
of breads, 40 different cakes and
pastries and 30 different drinks, all
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with European and Asian influences.
The name 85 Degrees Celsius
comes from the temperature at
which coffee tastes the best, Mr.
Jocson said. The caf will open in
the space previously occupied by
Hayat Mediterranean Food.
On opening day, the restaurant is
planning on offering Claremonters
10-cent coffees from 9 a.m. to mid-
night, as well as free giveaways of
custom California-themed coffee
mugs.
A new Chipotle location is set to
open up at the corner site where
Rounds Burgers used to be, accord-
ing to Director of Community De-
velopment Brad Johnson. The
popular Mexican-inspired grill
chains anticipated arrival in the City
of Trees was first announced by the
city at the end of August.
The space is in the middle of ren-
ovating and remodeling, Mr. John-
son said. With an expected opening
date by Thanksgiving, Claremonters
COURIERphoto/Steven Felschundneff can enjoy a barbacoa burrito just in
Business is booming at the Claremont Promenade at Auto Center Drive. The center will
welcome two new tenants soon Chipotle and 85 Degrees Celsius, which offers an in-
time for the holidays.
ternational variety of coffees and pastries. Matthew Bramlett
news@claremont-courier.com
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The Packing House

O
ne of Claremonts
newestand oldest
shopping destination,
the Packing House, has had
the good fortune of being
nearly 100 percent occupied
since it was redeveloped in
2007.
Built in 1922 by College Heights
Orange and Lemon Association, the
spot spent many decades as a thriving
citrus industry packing house before
closing its doors in 1972. It then fell
into disuse, and even served as an off-
the-grid rehearsal space for local musi-
cians in the 1980s.
The city of Claremont eventually
purchased the building, and Pomonas
Arteco Partners completed an 18-
month restoration project in 2007 that
preserved many historic features
such as the three-story tall saw tooth
skylightsand added lofts, offices,
galleries, boutiques and entertainment
venues. It now boasts 55,000 square-
feet of leasable space and about 20 re-
tail, residential, and live/work spaces.
And Jerry Tessier of Arteco says
theyre not done yet. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
People socialize and work on their laptops in front of Augies Coffee Rosters and A la Minute ice cream in the Packing
THE PACKING HOUSE/next page House. The center is host to the weekly ArtMart each Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
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PACKING HOUSE/from previous page

C
asablanca restaurant,
which formerly occu-
pied the anchor corner
space, has moved, and Guss
Barbeque, a South Pasadena
institution since 1946, is open-
ing its second location in its
place.
Guss will likely be open in the early
part of 2018, after an extensive renova-
tion of the site, Mr. Tessier said.
The goal was, A, to find someone
who was not a corporate chain, Mr.
Tessier said, And, B, something that
we didnt already have in the Village.
Some of the tenants in the Packing
House are celebrating their 10th an-
niversaries this year, including Wine
Merchants, the Young Chefs Academy,
Claremont Studio and the Claremont
Forum.
Notwithstanding the great recession
[of 2007], I think the cool thing is, its
great when you see tenants that have
been there since the beginning, espe- COURIERphoto/Steven Felschundneff
cially when these days small businesses The Packing House has become a popular destination since it was converted into a live, work and retail development over
are confronted by the onslaught of on- a decade ago.
line commerce, Mr. Tessier said.
Other popular spots in the Packing monts first Saturday Art Walk. ing on a series of hanging art installa- make it a more colorful, vibrant space.
House include Replay vintage clothing, Speaking of art, Mr. Tessier said an- tions to be featured inside the atrium. The large-scale art showcase has been
Eureka Burger, Augies Coffee House other long-anticipated renovation is The atriums a cool space, but to me on his to-do list for many years, he
and Z Pizza. It also host a bi-monthly about to begin. Arteco recently hired an it still needs more vibrancy, Mr. added. The firm has already begun in-
comic book fair and takes part in Clare- arts coordinator, and the firm is work- Tessier said. Ive always wanted to PACKING HOUSE/next page
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PACKING HOUSE/from the previous page

terviewing artists. The atriums first artist and
art is yet to be determined at this point, but Mr.
Tessier said he envisions Some sort of kinetic,
interactive, vibrant work.
In addition to the Packing Houses new ten-
ant, the owners will soon begin installation of a
half-acre of solar panels on its roof, which Mr.
Tessier said he hopes will power much of the
building when theyre online, also in about a
year. Mick Rhodes
mickrhodes@claremont-courier.com
The Packing House retained much of the
original appearance it had when the College
Heights Orange and Lemon Association was
housed in the building. Now it has several
popular restaurants and boutiques.

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Village
West
I
f youve been in Clare-
mont for more than 45
seconds, youve probably
been at the Village West pub-
lic plaza.
The plaza, part of the massive vil-
lage expansion project completed in
2007, has quickly become the meeting
place for Claremonters hoping to
catch a nice bite to eat, see a good
film or grab a hot cup of coffee.
Arguably the centerpiece of the
plaza is the Laemmle 5 Theatre,
which shows smaller independent
films as well as big summer block-
busters.
In addition to showing the occa-
sional art house film, the Laemmle is
also a haven for older Claremonters,
giving a special senior discount$6
for movie tickets on weekdays before
6 p.m.
In a move that certainly makes
sense for a college town like Clare-
mont, the Laemmle also gives dis-
counts to students with valid ID. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
Student Sunday Nights allow students Patrons dine al fresco at the Back Abbey just off the public plaza in Claremonts Village West. The restaurant has been
VILLAGE WEST/next page a popular spot in the area since it opened in 2008.

VILLAGE WEST/from previous page
at the Colleges and other educational institutions to
pay only $9 for films after 6 p.m. on Sundays.
The plaza is also home to a cornucopia of cute
restaurants, whether youre in the mood for a beauti-
ful day or a classy night.
Casa 425s lounge and courtyard has been a Clare-
mont favorite for years, providing craft cocktails and
good food for those ready to hit the town. Be sure to
check out their happy hour specialselect drinks for
$5 and choice appetizers for $8 before 7 p.m. Monday
through Saturday. Casa 425 also has Tuesday Study
Hall, where students with a valid ID can get $3 well
drinks and domestic bottles, $4 carnitas tacos and a $6
margherita pizza.
VILLAGE WEST/next page
Deal With It 2017/Claremont COURIER 15
ABOVE: The sidewalk along Indian Hill Boulevard
is crowded with shoppers during a recent summer
evening.
ATLEFT: Marlena performs with Tom Phillips re-
cently in the courtyard of Casa 425 in Claremont.
The music was part of the hotels Live in the
Lounge, which runs through the end of October
every Wednesday and select Saturdays.
 Deal With It 2017/Claremont COURIER 16
VILLAGE WEST/from previous page
Casa Moreno also offers drink deals on
Sundays, including $6 Bloody Marys,
Micheladas and mimosas. If youre look-
ing for good Belgian beer, the Back
Abbey is a safe bet, offering dozens of
hand-selected brews from the finest
brasseries.
Le Pain Quotidien, harbingers of the
avocado toast, has debuted their fall
menu full of savory and healthy treats
such as the roasted pear and spinach
salad, sunny side breakfast bowl and
chicken zoodle soup with zucchini
noodles.
Those looking for meatless options can
visit Loving Hut, which offers a unique
and flavorful vegan menu. Check out the
dumplings or the Kung Pao and mixed
whole grain rice.
The public plaza is also home to great
family-centric events like Friday Nights
Live. Claremonters can groove to live
music as the weekend commences.
Bands play from 6 to 9 p.m. The season
ends on October 27, so get there quick
before they pack it up for the winter.
But if youre not in the mood for
movies or munchies, the plaza is a great
place to just kick back, sit at a table and
read a good book. It truly is the essence of COURIER photo/Steven Felschuneff
Claremont. Matthew Bramlett On a warm late afternoon, people enjoy the evening air at the public plaza in Village West just off Indian Hill Boulevard
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The Village
C
laremonts love story with the
Village dates back to its earliest
roots.
Yale Avenue, which once offered only a shoe re-
pair shop, a gas station and hardware store, is now
jam-packed with options from womens clothing at
Amelie to coffee and pastries at Some Crust or
browsing for treasures at Barbara Cheatleys.
The Village now offers more than 150 shops,
restaurants, bakeries, galleries and boutiques, giving
shoppers plenty to doand buywhen visiting the
City of Trees.
With its recent campaign to generate regional in-
terest in Claremont, the city along with the Chamber
of Commerce launched the Discover Claremont
campaign, which has resulted in busy shops and
restaurants downtown and an increase in media cov-
erage online.
The emphasis on generating new business while
maintaing that small town charm is just one of the
many perks to living in Claremont. So even if it
feels a bit frustrating when you cant find that park-
ing spot, imagine the joy felt by shopowners as they
welcome new customers. COURIER photo/Steven Felschuneff
Harvard Square, which housed the old movie the- A diner has a early evening meal at The Village Grill in the Claremont Village. The Grill is one of the longest
THE VILLAGE/continues on the next page running and most beloved restaurants in the Village.

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THE VILLAGE/from the previous page
ater, is now home to Bardot, an upscale
but inclusive restaurant that offers
weekly specials like Martini Mondays,
Taco Tuesdays and Whiskey Wednes-
days.
Harvard Square is now a community
of shops featuring Bardot, an art gallery
and retail stores like Speckled Hens.
A quick jaunt to the east side of Har-
vard, just north of the public library,
will land you at Rio de Ojas. Owners
Ray and Terri Riojas hold tamale and
candy-making classes and offer a wide
selection of Mexican Folk Art to
brighten any home.
Directly across the street is Shelton
Park and the Claremont Lincoln Uni-
versity community performance stage.
The $275,000 stage was made possible
through hard work and donationsit
was a real community effort.
To learn more about the history of
the Village, Claremont Heritage hosts
monthly guided walking tours on the
first Saturday of every month from 10
a.m. to noon. Guests should meet at the
Claremont Depot, 200 W. First Street.
Reservations and a donation of $5 per
person is requested. For more informa-
tion, call (909) 621-0848.
But the best way to get familiar with
this quaint downtown is to leave the car COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
at home and take a stroll along the tree- People relax and stroll along Harvard Avenue recently in the Claremont Village. The Village has seen a lot of changes over
lined streets. the years from a traditional downtown with hardware stores or five and dimes to one with largely restaurants and specialty
Kathryn Dunn boutiques.
editor@claremont-courier.com

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Just as the cover promises, Tangled Vines reveals
Greed, Murder, Obsession, and an Arsonist in the
Vineyards of California. The novel was selected by
the On The Same Page committee as this years com-
munity read.
The seed of the story starts a few miles east of us,
at a contested vineyard in Rancho Cucamonga. Later,
at a pivotal historical moment, the great, great grand-
father of the author bought that winery. Between then
and now, there was Prohibition, a boom in fine wine
making in the north and south, wine theft and coun-
terfeiting, and ultimately an enormous inferno that
sent the industry reeling. And it set Frances Dinkel-
spiel on a mission to write this panoramic story of the
history of wine-making in California.
The Friends of the Claremont Library is underwrit-
ing this community read. Copies of the book are
being provided for check-out at the library, and will
be available for sale at the Friends booth at Village
Venture on Saturday, Octber 28. Lawn signs and
events throughout the fall and winter will follow. For
continuing information check the Friends website at
claremontlibrary.org
Chamber reveals Village Ven-
ture details, seeks volunteers
The Claremont Chamber of Commerce will host
the 36th annual Village Venture Arts and Crafts Faire
in the Claremont Village on Saturday, October 28
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine.
Guests can start their holiday shopping as you walk
the streets of the Claremont Village lined with 400
OUR TOWN
vendors. Booths will sell original crafts, unique art,
jewelry and apparel.
New this year is a beer and wine garden held from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Bonita and Harvard
at Shelton Park. Enjoy local craft beers from Clare-
mont Craft Ales, Last Name Brewing, Iron Bark
Cider Works and wine from Packing House Wines
and Plumeridge Wines.
Get to know all the local businesses and non-profits
in the business and organization block located on First
Street. And be sure to stop by the food court for an
array of international foods and entertainment.
Other festivities will include a childrens pre-
carved pumpkin competition sponsored by the Clare-
mont Sunrise Rotary. Pre-carved pumpkins should be
dropped off between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. at the Sunrise
Rotary booth located on Yale Avenue outside the
Chamber office. Judging will take place at 2 p.m.
A traditional childrens Halloween costume parade
will begin at 10 a.m. All participants, who will receive
a goodie bag at the end of the parade, must assemble
in front of the Chamber offices located at 205 Yale
Ave by 9:45 a.m. Motorized vehicles are not permit-
ted in the parade.
A complimentary off-site shuttle will be provided by
the Pomona Valley Transit Authority. Shuttle locations
are at the Claremont University facilities on First Street
and Mills Avenue, at the Cahuilla Park parking lot on
Scripps Avenue and Indian Hill and at St. Ambrose
Episcopal Church on Bonita and Mountain.
To lend a hand at this years festival, please call
Maureen at the Chamber at (909) 624-1681. For more
information, visit claremontchamber.org
Deal With It 2017/Claremont COURIER 19
New Claremont Village app to
be released at Casa 425 event
The Claremont Village Marketing Group (VMG)
will host a happy hour to unveil a new Claremont Vil-
lage app on Thursday, October 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
at Hotel Casa 425, 425 W. First St. in Claremont.
This free app allows users to have realtime infor-
mation on the Village that will provide detail on local
businesses, offer recommendations on shopping, din-
ing and local experiences, as well as interact with a
downtown map providing a personalized tour of the
Village.
Touring the Claremont Village has never been eas-
ier with this new tool created to share the best of the
Village with first time visitors, frequent shoppers and
local residents.
Claremont Village business leaders will provide
highlights of the app and its usage. The program will
also feature remarks by members of the city council
and Claremont Mayor Larry Schroeder. RSVP to
claremontvillageinfo@gmail.com.
Halloween showcase at Circus
Studio in the Packing House
The Circus Studio will offer a a Halloween show-
case this Saturday, October 7 at 7 p.m. and again at
8:30 p.m. Each performance lasts about 30 minutes.
A handful of the studios best students and teachers
will perform a mini-aerial circus show on silks, tra-
peze and hoop. All ages, and donations, are welcome.
No tickets are required.
The Circus Studio is located in the Packing House
at 548 W. First St.