Dear Friend of Claremont,
Established in 1976, 2016 marks the 40th year of Claremont Heritage's service to the Claremont community! 40 years dedicated to fulfilling the mission to advance, preserve and celebrate the historic, cultural, architectural and natural resources of Claremont.
Please review the News and Events below - this is your opportunity to get involved with important issues that impact our City, to not only empower yourself with knowledge, but also to make your voice heard! Your help and participation is needed to further our mission and Keep Claremont's History Alive!
FEBRUARY EVENTS - All are open to the public - come and show your support!
Wed Feb 3 | Village Marketing Group Meeting | 8am | City Council Chambers | Gold Line Presentation
Sat Feb 6 | Hazardous + E-Waste Round-Up | 9am - 3pm | Claremont City Yard 1616 Monte Vista Wed Feb 10 | Architectural Commission Meeting | 6:30pm | City Council Chamber - City Hall Thur Feb 11 | City Budget Workshop #1 | 6:30pm | Alexander Hughes Community Center - Padua Room Sun Feb 14 | Sam Maloof Woodworker Exhibition Opening | 1 - 4pm | 5131 Carnelian St. Alta Loma, CA Mon Feb 15 | Scripps Student Art Tour | 3pm | Lang Art Studios 2nd flr Tues Feb 16 | Planning Commission Meeting | 7pm | City Council Chambers - City Hall
Wed Feb 17 | City Budget Workshop #2 | 6:30pm | Alexander Hughes Community Center - Padua Room Wed Feb 17 | City Tree Commission Meeting | 6pm | City Council Chambers - City Hall Thur Feb 25 | City Transportation Commission Meeting | 7pm | City Council Chambers - City Hall Sun Feb 28 | Harrison McIntosh Memorial | 3:30pm Garrison Theater at Scripps
CULTURAL >
Harrison McIntosh (1914 - 2016)
Images Courtesy: L-R Claremont Museum of Art, Louie Rios, Claremont Heritage
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SUNDAY FEB 28 3:30 PM GARRISON THEATER at Scripps College
Claremont Heritage is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the founding members of Claremont's revolutionary arts and crafts movement during the mid-twentieth century. Harrison McIntosh, who celebrated his 100th birthday in 2014, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 in Claremont, he was 101.
A Celebration of Life to honor ceramist Harrison McIntosh will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 28 at Garrison Theater on the Scripps College campus at 231 East Tenth St. in Claremont. The family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the American Museum of Ceramic Art or the Claremont Museum of Art.
To view an interview with Harrison McIntosh produced by LACMA for the California Design Exhibition, please click the image below.
ARCHITECTURAL >
GOLD LINE GRADE SEPARATION | Presentation to Village Marketing Group Wednesday Feb 3rd 8:00 am at City Hall
Artist Rendering of Proposed Gold Line Separation Bridge
To gather resident's feedback, the City has scheduled a Community Meeting on Monday, January 25 at 6:30 at City Hall and at the Village Marketing Group Meeting on February 3 at 8am, also here at City Hall. The City has asked representatives for the Gold Line to present conceptual designs of the bridge and answer questions from the community. The feedback received form the community will be used by the City Council to provide direction to the Construction Authority.
JOIN THE COOL CALIFORNIA CHALLENGE! CLAREMONT IS CURRENTLY IN 1ST PLACE!
Claremont is one of 22 California cities competing in this year's Cool California Challenge, a competition to reward residents for reducing their energy and gasoline usage while helping to build a more vibrant community. Last year, Riverside narrowly beat Claremont as the Coolest California City, and this year, Claremont is determined to win the title and the largest share of the $150,000 in prize money. Individuals, households, and businesses can sign up to earn points by tracking vehicle fuel and home energy use, setting and achieving goals to lower usage, and encouraging others to sign up for the Challenge. Watch the video from our Mayor here:
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