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Community Assistance Program
Annual Resource Fair September 13, 2007
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In 2004, the City of Fontana recognized that while there were organizations with valuable resources available to citizens,
a central referral agency was needed to help get the word out and introduce residents to nonprofit groups. By making
such a program available, citizens would be able to find the programs that fill a variety of needs such as helping
seniors, providing emergency healthcare, or even educational training for child development. In response, more...
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Fontana construction updates
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A drive along Sierra Avenue is fast becoming a favorite “I Spy” adventure for citizens who are eagerly
anticipating the final phases of the new Lewis Library and Technology Center. Not only can they spot constant new additions
to the building, visitors are also able to glimpse several new changes to Center Stage and the City Hall Development
Services Office (DSO) building. Further north, more...
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Promoting and celebrating the
arts
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For the past several years, the Fontana City Council has been promoting and celebrating the cultural arts. As a result
of the increased awareness of programs hundreds of residents have started to take part in some of the relatively
new local educational and entertainment opportunities through the Art Depot, located at 16822 Spring Street.
The Artist Showcase is a quarterly event that more...
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SMART KIDS Program is prepped
for a successful second year
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In February, 2007, with the help of the After School Education and Safety Grant provided by the California Department
of Education, the City of Fontana Community Services Department partnered with several local agencies to create an
all-inclusive after-school program that highlights educational enrichment, physical fitness, cultural development,
and health and wellness. more...
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The Jack Bulik Teen Center: Ready
for Fall
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With the fall semester approaching, the Jack Bulik Teen Center is going to be a major hub for teens going on fun trips,
taking specialized classes, and signing up for service-oriented activities. Between special events, regular programming,
Smart Kids, and the Fontana Activity Club for Teens (F.A.C.T.) the youth center will be a very busy place come September. more...
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Cruise Night on Spring Street
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For the fourth consecutive year, the popular Cruise Nights will join the Happy Summer Days schedule of activities in
Fontana on the first Friday of each month from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Sierra and Spring Streets. Judging from the
first three years, they are expected to continue to grow in size and stature. more...
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Fontana prepares for Labor Day
weekend traffic
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With road improvements at Cherry Avenue scheduled to continue until at least early 2008, it is no wonder that citizens
are beginning to map out travel plans for the big races at California Speedway on Labor Day weekend from August 31
to September 2. Luckily, the Fontana Police Department has had time to develop a traffic program that alerts residents
and helps them to avoid the major traffic delays. more...
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The Wall of Fame honors the past
to inspire the future
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Recently, the Mayor and City Council unveiled the names of the 2007 inductees to the Sports Wall of Fame. The permanent
display at the Ralph M. Lewis Sports Complex at 6398 Citrus Avenue, showcases plaques of honored teams and individuals
who have made a significant difference in Fontana and in many cases, American sports history. The names that are
forever remembered more...
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Hundreds
of agencies take part in Resource Fair
Fontana
PD has plan for Raceway traffic Labor Day weekend
Wall
of Fame honors the past by inspiring the future