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Celebrate the Fourth of July at Regional Parks

Celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4 with family and friends at Cucamonga-Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado or Yucaipa Regional Parks. New park hours are 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., arriving just in time for the holiday.

Regional Parks amenities offer lakes for fishing, hiking trails, picnic shelters and tables with barbecue grills, plenty of open spaces for group activities, playgrounds, splash pads and pool complexes. Leashed pets are always welcome in our parks too!

SWIM COMPLEXES

Both Glen Helen and Yucaipa offer lagoon-style pools with waterslides and are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Glen Helen also offers a new rodeo-themed splash pad inside the swim complex. We advise arriving as early as possible for pool tickets as the line starts to form as soon as the park opens at 7:30 a.m. Once the pool reaches capacity, no new pool entries will be allowed. Holiday admission into the swim complex is $17 per person and includes the waterslides. For more information on the pool facilities, hours and FAQs, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/swim-schedules.

Splash pads are also available at Cucamonga-Guasti and Mojave Narrows. Unfortunately, Prado’s splash pad (including playground) is under construction through the end of September 2024.

FISHING

Fishing is available at Cucamonga-Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado and Yucaipa. A fishing license is required for ages 16+. To purchase a fishing license, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Fishing. The lakes are stocked every Thursday with catfish through the end of August. Lakes will be stocked today, July 3 with 590 lbs. at Guasti, Glen Helen and Mojave Narrows. Prado and Yucaipa will be double-stocked with 1,180 lbs. of catfish. For more information on fishing at Regional Parks, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/park-fishing.

For more information on Regional Parks admission, amenities, activities and park events, please visit parks.sbcounty.gov. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for live updates.

Mojave Narrows Regional Park hosts Watercolor Art in the Park

Regional Parks invites all artists to come out and put their painting skills to the test at Mojave Narrows Regional Park on Sunday, July 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All supplies will be provided, while they last. All ages are welcome to join us! Bring the whole family and spend the day with us. Pack a picnic, bring your bikes and cruise around the park, fish or cool down at our splash pad. Leashed pets are welcome! Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. Mojave Narrows Regional Park is located at 18000 Yates Blvd. in Victorville. The park is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on our parks, amenities or other events, visit https://parks.sbcounty.gov/

Glen Helen Regional Park hosts Watercolor Art in the Park

Regional Parks invites all artists to come out and put their painting skills to the test at Glen Helen Regional Park on Sunday, July 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. All supplies will be provided, while they last. All ages are welcome to join us! Bring the whole family and spend the day with us. Pack a picnic, bring your bikes and cruise around the park or fish. If you are at our swim complex, take a break and join us. Leashed pets are welcome! Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. Glen Helen Regional Park is located at 2555 Glen Helen Pkwy. in San Bernardino. The park is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on our parks, amenities or other events, visit https://parks.sbcounty.gov/.

Mojave Narrows Regional Park hosts Popsicles, lawn games event

Regional Parks invites you to come out and enjoy some free Popsicles and lawn games at Mojave Narrows Regional Park on Wednesday, July 10, from 12 to 3 p.m. All supplies will be provided, while they last. All ages are welcome to join us! Bring the whole family and spend the day with us. Pack a picnic, bring your bikes and cruise around the park, fish or cool down at our splash pad. Leashed pets are welcome! Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. Mojave Narrows Regional Park is located at 18000 Yates Road in Victorville. Mojave Narrows is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on our parks, amenities or other events, visit https://parks.sbcounty.gov/.

Prado Regional Park hosts Popsicles, lawn games event

Regional Parks invites you to come out and enjoy some free Popsicles and lawn games at Prado Regional Park on Thursday, July 11, from 12 to 3 p.m. All supplies will be provided, while they last. All ages are welcome to join us! Bring the whole family and spend the day with us. Pack a picnic, bring your bikes and cruise around the park or fish. Leashed pets are welcome! Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. Prado Regional Park is located at 16700 S. Euclid Ave. in Chino. The park is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on our parks, amenities or other events, visit https://parks.sbcounty.gov/.

Yucaipa Regional Park hosts Popsicles, lawn games event

Regional Parks invites you to come out and enjoy some free Popsicles and lawn games at Yucaipa Regional Park on Friday, July 12, from 12 to 3 p.m. All supplies will be provided, while they last. All ages are welcome to join us! Bring the whole family and spend the day with us. Pack a picnic, bring your bikes and cruise around the park, fish, rent a pedal boat around the lake or take a break at the swim complex. Leashed pets are welcome! Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us. Yucaipa Regional Park is located at 33900 Oak Glen Road in Yucaipa. The park is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on our parks, amenities or other events, visit https://parks.sbcounty.gov/.

Regional Parks pools open Tuesday through Sunday for summer

The 2024 swim season at Glen Helen and Yucaipa Regional Parks has begun, and both swim complexes are now open daily,except on Mondays, through Aug. 4. Daily hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We advise swimmers to arrive early as the line begins to form when the parks open at 7:30 a.m. Once each complex reaches capacity, no new arrivals will be allowed inside. After August 4, both swim complexes will return to the weekend schedules through Labor Day.

For pool schedules, admission prices and FAQs, visit parks.sbcounty.gov/swim-schedules.

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DOWNLOAD PARKS SUMMER EVENT CALENDAR

Join us at any one of our Regional Parks this summer. From Cucamonga-Guasti to Yucaipa, even at Calico Ghost Town, there is plenty to do this summer. For more information on our events at Regional Parks, please visit parks.sbcounty.gov/events.

Behavioral Health hosts Summer Wellness Extravaganza for community

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The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is excited to announce the Summer Wellness Extravaganza. This event will take place on Saturday, July 20, from 3 to 8 p.m. at California State University, San Bernardino. The event is free and open to the public. However, registration is required. Scan the QR code to register.

In collaboration with the Department of Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire (BBBS), this event aims to connect youth and older adults to build resilience from the severe isolation and health impacts that may have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Summer Wellness Extravaganza will promote behavioral health awareness, physical well-being and overall wellness within San Bernardino County. Attendees can look forward to various activities and resources at the event, including carnival games, food vendors, live music, fitness classes, mindfulness sessions, wellness activities and information booths.

In support of the event, Behavioral Health Director Dr. Geogina Yoshioka emphasized, “Events like this are a top priority for the county and our department. They offer a valuable opportunity to connect, engage, and have fun. San Bernardino County is not just where we live and work, but also where we play, emphasizing that wellness is crucial for individuals of all ages!”

Additionally, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire will provide opportunities to experience the joy of mentorship. The U.S. Surgeon General noted mentorship programs as one of the best ways to help young people build connections and combat the Loneliness Epidemic. Attendees can learn more about the benefits of mentorship for their children or sign up to be a mentor to a young person for the day.

This collaborative effort underscores the importance of community partnerships in promoting well-being and supporting individuals in their journey toward better health. The Summer Wellness Extravaganza serves as a platform for education, empowerment and connection within the community.

To learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health, visit: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/. To learn more about the Department of Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian, visit: https://hss.sbcounty.gov/daas/. To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire, visit: https://www.iebigs.org/.

Celebrate the Labor Day holiday with Burgers n’ Brews at Lake Gregory

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Close out the summer with Lake Gregory’s 2nd annual Burgers n’ Brews event during Labor Day weekend on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy mouthwatering burgers, cold brews and live music on the Lakeview Terrace. Lake Gregory is located at 24171 Lake Drive in Crestline. For more information on this event, visit www.lakegregory.com.

Summer Meals program offers free, nutritious meals for kids, teens when school is out

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The Nutrition and Wellness Services’ Summer Meal Program is funded by the USDA and provides healthy meals to youth 18 and younger when school is not in session. There is no paperwork, enrollment or income qualifications required. Summer meals are served in many types of locations throughout San Bernardino County such as schools, parks, libraries and community centers. Some sites even provide fun activities for the kids. Nutrition and Wellness Services will be providing enrichment activities at 10 locations with a focus on Rethink Your Drink education and healthy beverage choices.

To find a summer meal site near you:

Call 2-1-1
Download the CA Meals for Kids App
Text “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304

Free summer meal program ensures children have adequate nutrition

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Low-income families can ensure their children have adequate nutrition while school is out with California SUN Bucks, also called Summer-EBT (S-EBT), a new federal meal program launched by the California Department of Social Services. SUN Bucks is a new permanent program that helps families with school-aged children buy groceries during the summer months, June through August 2024, when children might not have access to school meals.

For summer 2024, the state will automatically enroll approximately 5 million eligible children based on existing school and social services data.

Children will automatically get SUN Bucks if:

They are age 6 – 18 years and get CalFresh, CalWORKs or Medi-Cal; OR
They are age 0 – 22 years, attending schools that are a part of National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Programs, AND are approved for free or reduced-price meals.
Note: Parents and caretakers should check with their child’s school to make sure their free or reduced-price meal application or Alternative Income Form is on file.
Children who are attending Head Start, experiencing homelessness, living in foster care or are part of a migrant family are also automatically eligible.

SUN Bucks are put on an S-EBT card that will be mailed out during the months of June through September 2024. Each eligible child will receive one card with $120 to buy groceries – that’s $40 per month for June, July and August. The S-EBT card can be used just like a debit card to buy food like fruits, vegetables, meat, whole grains, and dairy at grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and other places that accept CalFresh EBT benefits. Children who get SUN Bucks can still participate in other summer meal programs.

SUN Bucks must be used within 122 days of funds being loaded to the S-EBT card. Any unused money on the card after 122 days will expire. Expired benefits cannot be replaced or put back on the card.

Families are encouraged to update their mailing address, so their SUN Bucks are sent to the right place.

Those receiving CalWORKs, CalFresh or Medi-Cal, can update their address online at BenefitsCal.com, call 1 (877) 410-8829, or visit their local county office.

Parents of children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals can update their address at their child’s school of attendance.

For additional information about SUN Bucks, please visit the California Department of Social Services website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks.