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County Library partners with Ono Hawaiian BBQ for fall reading program

The San Bernardino County Library is pleased to announce a new partnership with Ono Hawaiian BBQ restaurants to promote reading among children ages 0 to 17. It’s an Ono Autumn at the Library program will run from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30 at all San Bernardino County branch locations.

“We are thrilled to partner with Ono Hawaiian BBQ to promote literacy and a love for reading among our youngest residents,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe. “In order to achieve our Countywide Vision, we need to ensure our children are meeting their grade level requirements, particularly with reading.”

San Bernardino County residents are invited to participate in the program by signing up through Beanstack at sbclib.beanstack.org. To earn an achievement award, participants must check out five books with their library card, read those five books and track their reading through Beanstack. A voucher for a free kid’s meal will be issued at any of the 32 San Bernardino County Library locations. Participants may earn up to three vouchers for the duration of the program.

Participants do not need to have their own library card to participate but are encouraged to sign up for one. Receipts must be presented at the service desk during the library’s operating hours, including renewed items. Ono Hawaiian BBQ restaurants will honor the vouchers at any Southern California location. All vouchers are available while supplies last.

In support of the Vision2Read literacy campaign as well as San Bernardino County’s Opportunity campaign, this program aims to improve literacy rates among children ages 0 to 17 by inspiring a love for reading, providing achievement goals and encouraging a reading routine.

The San Bernardino County Library system is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries that serves a diverse population over a vast geographic area. The County Library system strives to provide equal access to information, technology, programs and services for all people who call San Bernardino County home.

The County Library plays a key role in the achievement of the Countywide Vision by contributing to the educational, cultural and historical development of our county community.

For more information about the San Bernardino County Library system, please visit http://www.sbclib/org/ or call (909) 387-2220.

Subaru Loves Pets campaign in October

Oct. 31 is the last day of the Subaru Loves Pets campaign, a partnership with San Bernardino County Animal Care and San Bernardino of Subaru to provide pets with the love and support every pet deserves.

According to the ASPCA®, nearly 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide last year, where many wait to find a loving home.

That’s why, as part of their annual #SubaruLovesPets initiative, Subaru of San Bernardino is providing Animal Care with direct funding through a grant administered by the ASPCA® to help us cover essential costs for preparing animals for adoption, veterinary expenses, and more.

The Big Bear and Devore Animal Shelters will offer free adoptions for qualifying pets which includes spaying/neutering, microchipping, and most vaccines. Be sure to stop by and help us find loving homes for pets in need!

For more information about pets available for adoption, please visit San Bernardino County Animal Care at animalcare.sbcounty.gov/pets or call (800) 472-5609. To make a donation to assist animals at the shelter, visit https://arffund.org/.

Prado Country Campout Music Festival postponed due to inclement weather forecast

Unfortunately, due to forecasted rain and inclement weather on Saturday, Nov. 2, the Country Campout Weekend and Music Festival has been postponed at Prado Regional Park. A new date will be announced soon. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information on a new date, visit www.countrycampoutweekend.com.

Prado Regional Park is located at 16700 S. Euclid Ave. in Chino. For more park information and events by Regional Parks, visit parks.sbcounty.gov.

Land Use Services open house

Are you planning a new construction project, considering a renovation or simply curious about land use regulations? Join us for an Open House!

Nov. 6, 2024
5 – 7 p.m.
Fontana Lewis Library & Technology Center
8437 Sierra Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335

Building and Safety: Learn how to obtain permits, meet safety regulations and navigate inspections with guidance from our experts.

Planning Services: Discover how we can assist with zoning, land use applications and community development to bring your vision to life.

Code Enforcement: Understand the role of code enforcement in maintaining community standards and safety, from handling complaints to ensuring compliance.

Land Development: Gain insights into drainage, grading plans and road and drainage improvements for new developments.

For more information, call us at (909) 387-8311 or visit our website at www.lus.sbcounty.gov.

County Development Services open house

Explore the diverse services offered by San Bernardino County’s key departments that help shape, protect and enhance our communities. Whether you’re planning a new project, ensuring compliance or learning about vital municipal services, our experts are here to provide guidance and answer your questions.

Nov. 13, 2024
5 – 7 p.m.
Jerry Lewis High Desert Government Center
15900 Smoke Tree St., Ste. 131
Hesperia, CA 92345

Land Use Services Department: Receive expert guidance on every step of your project, from obtaining building permits and ensuring safety through inspections, to navigating zoning, land use applications and community development. Learn how we maintain community standards through code enforcement and gain insights into drainage, grading plans and road improvements for new developments.

Public Works: Explore how the county manages transportation improvement projects, which include roads, flood protection, solid waste and other essential municipal services.

Community Safety Division of the Office of the Fire Marshal: Dedicated to fostering a secure environment through education, engineering and enforcement of fire codes. Learn how we prioritize fire prevention and safeguard our citizens and businesses.

Environmental Health: Discover how we help ensure public health through regulation and oversight of environmental factors such as food safety, water quality and hazardous waste management.

Assessor’s Office: Learn about property assessments, how property values are determined and how our office supports property owners with tax-related inquiries.

For more information, call (909) 387-8311 or visit our website at lus.sbcounty.gov.

The Clock is Ticking: Trivia Night is coming to the San Bernardino County Museum

Get out of your routine and indulge your competitive spirit with a fun-filled night of challenging trivia as you compete for prizes during Trivia Night at the San Bernardino County Museum on Friday, Nov. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. with trivia beginning at 7 p.m. inside the Fisk Gallery!

Prizes include mystery swag, free admission and museum memberships provided by our generous San Bernardino County Museum Foundation!

Teams consist of eight players. Register for one person or a partial team is a-okay!

Pour House Trivia California will host the live trivia game, which will feature a wide array of subjects including custom museum questions. Local food vendor, Dawgs 4 Dogs, will be onsite for purchase. Dawgs 4 Dogs serves amazing hot dogs with proceeds supporting the Redlands Animal Shelter.

To purchase admission tickets in advance or find more information on San Bernardino County Museum programs, events, exhibitions, volunteer opportunities and memberships, visit museum.sbcounty.gov or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under are admitted free. Museum members receive a 50% admission discount. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

The San Bernardino County Museum’s exhibits of regional, cultural and natural history and the Museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors.