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The Orange Cat issue 377

Historic & Scenic Model Railroads – Sat, Dec 8, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Glendora

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Group 160 NTRAK train club is coming to the Glendora Public Library for one day only to operate a portion of the club’s modular train layout in the Bidwell Forum. They will be setting up a 12’ X 28’ / 3 mainline track operation. This fully scenic layout features scenes from the Pacific Northwest, Southern California orange groves, a farm, and other scenes from California and the West. The club members will be bringing their own trains which are scheduled to include: [Read more…]

“The Nutcracker” – Sat, Dec 1 – Sun, Dec 23, 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM in Rancho Cucamonga

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Enjoy a treasured holiday tradition with family and friends at southern California’s most spectacular production of The Nutcracker from critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet. The Nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent ballet with beautiful sets, dazzling costumes, and more than 80 dancers on stage. This annual holiday production tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve and sets out on a wondrous journey to the Land of the Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. Toy soldiers, life-sized dancing dolls, and a fantastic dream with battling mice, dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy stir the imagination. Meet the cast after the performance for photos and autographs. This is family entertainment at its best. [Read more…]

Children’s Business Fair – Sat, Aug 18 – 10AM – 2PM in Glendora

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Just in time for Back to School is the Children’s Business Fair! Join more than 30 kidpreneurs as they sell their own products and services in the youngest and most adorable market you’ve ever seen. From sweets to crafts, appetizers to language lessons, you’ll find something for everyone.

To make things even better, some of the kids are donating their sales to charity. So come out to the Children’s Business Fair and find something unique and wonderful while supporting the next generation of business owners and makers.

The Orange Cat.net is the media sponsor of the Glendora Children’s Business Fair.

AGES: Kids (about 0-7),Tweens (about 8-12),Teens (13+) WHEN: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Sat, Aug 18 WHERE: 201 E Bennett Ave., Glendora, CA COST: Free

Historical And Scenic Railroad Models – Sat, Jun 9, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Glendora

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Group 160 NTRAK train club is coming to the Glendora Public Library for one day only to operate a portion of the club’s modular train layout in the Bidwell Forum. They will be setting up a 12’ X 28’ / 3 mainline track operation. This fully scenic layout features scenes from the Pacific Northwest, Southern California orange groves, a farm, and other scenes from California and the West. The club members will be bringing their own trains which are scheduled to include:

· Amtrak passenger trains

· MetroLink passenger trains

· Union Pacific passenger trains

· A military train with tanks, trucks, and artillery

· A 50+ car coal train and other “unit trains”

· Steam and diesel freight & passenger trains

Members will be available to operate trains, answer questions, and give out magazines to attendees. [Read more…]