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March 2015

Annual Historic Walking Tour

Get ready to join us on a fun and fact-filled walking tour of one of Ontario's most desirable neighborhoods. The Walking Tour will highlight homes, sites, and features of this historic neighborhood including the Historic Graber Olive House. Tickets: $10 for Ontario Heritage Members, $15 for Non-Members. Children (18 and under) FREE! Tickets are now available at Logan's and Graber's or can be purchased on our website at: http://www.ontarioheritage.org Also, tickets will be sold the morning of the event beginning at 9:30 am…

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Sgt. Peppers Beatles Tribute Band – Wednesday Night Market Entertainment

Ontario Town Square 224 North Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Sgt. Peppers is a Los Angeles, CA Beatles tribute band performing all your favorite Beatles songs. You'll feel all the magic of the Beatles music, as the band performs dressed up in the Sgt. Peppers outfits, the Ed Sullivan show black suits, the Shea stadium jackets and the Abbey Road clothing. Sgt. Peppers employs the same vintage instruments and amplifiers used by the Beatles to get to as close as possible to what a Beatles performance would have sounded. http://www.sgtpeppers.us/

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April 2015

Mt. Zion Baptist Church – Easter Sunrise Service

Ontario Town Square 224 North Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States
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Wednesday Market Entertainment – Southern Caliber

Ontario Town Square 224 North Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Southern Caliber is one of Southern California's most prestigious Country bands performing your favorite current Country hits! These life long musicians know just what it takes to keep you out on the dance floor the whole night. If you love Country music or not....This is show you do not want to miss! http://southerncaliber.com/

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May 2015

Ontario Heritage’s Biennial Historic Home Tour

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July 2015

Wednesday Market

Ontario Town Square 224 North Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Stop by from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Be sure to visit the market, to pick up jewelry, jams, collectibles and much, much more! #ontarioTownSquare www.OntarioTownSquare.org Looking for craft, retail and direct sale vendors. For booth information please contact [email protected]

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September 2015

Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band Announces September 2015 Concert

Ontario Town Square 224 North Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Ontario, CA (September 1, 2015) The Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band (OCCSB) celebrates its 30th Anniversary with "Strike Up the Band" on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the new band shell at Old Town Square in Ontario.  The exciting opening performance of this commemorative concert season is graciously sponsored by the Mercer Family.  Concert goers are invited to come early at 7:00 p.m. and enjoy complimentary Starbucks coffee and cookies and listen to the Woodwind Celebration Ensemble.  Some seating will be provided, however, be sure…

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October 2015

6th Annual Historic Cemetery Tour at Bellevue Memorial Park

Presale tickets will be sold starting in September at Logans Candies, 125 West B St, Ontario; Graber Olive House 315 E. 4th St, Ontario and Bellevue Memorial Park 1240 West G St, Ontario. For further information please call 909.984.6558.  Stroll through Bellevue Memorial Park and visit with some of Ontario's early citizens as our local, costumed actors bring these characters to life featuring stories of: Marius Biane (Vintner) portrayed by Joe Caskey Frances E. Oakley (Temperance Lady) portrayed by Barbara Hertz…

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KinderFair

Ontario Town Square 224 North Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Kindergarten Resource Fair.  Opportunity for kindergarten students and families to learn about community resources, author visit, community organization booths.

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2nd Annual Fall Fest at Ontario Town Square

Ontario Town Square 224 North Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States
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December 2015

33rd Annual Craft Fair

Ontario Town Square 224 North Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

The median of Euclid Avenue is taken over with annual craft fair, reindeer games, snow play, horse drawn carriage rides, live entertainment, Spark of Love Toy Drive, Build a Bear, Snow globe photos, Santa and more. Live on the Ontario Town Square stage will be the following: 11:00am – 2:30pm Ontario Montclair School District High School Bands 2:45pm – Southern California Mormon Choir 4:30pm – Jim Curry present A ROCKY MOUNTIAN CHRISTMAS tribute to John Denver 6:30pm – Rainbow Dancers

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March 2016

Annual Historic Walking Tour

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Annual Historic Walking Tour of downtown Euclid Avenue.

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April 2016

Ontario Heritage’s 2nd Quarter Meeting/Dinner Potluck

Ontario Heritage PO Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

An Evening of History & Art

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July 2016

Ontario Heritage’s 3rd Quarter Dinner Potluck & Meeting

Graber Olive House 315 East 4th Street
Ontario, CA United States

Please join us for our fun dinner potluck & meeting which will be held on the front lawn of Graber Olive House at 315 East 4th St. Ontario. Guest speaker, Joe Caskey will give a 125 year capsule of Ontario's history. Ontario Heritage will provide tables & chairs which will be set up on the tree-shaded front lawn of Graber's. To provide sufficient seating for everyone please RSVP by emailing [email protected] or calling 909.984.6558.

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August 2016

We are having a restaurant fundraiser at the Iron Skillet Restaurant in Ontario to help raise funds for an Ontario Heritage Clubhouse. This fundraiser is for 7 days: Sunday August 14, 2016 through Saturday August 20, 2016 and from 7 AM to 8PM those 7 days. The restaurant is under new ownership as of December 2015. The food is delicious and the service is great! The restaurant will donate back to us 15% of the money spent. The flyer must be given to the server at the beginning of the meal so that Ontario Heritage receives credit. Copies of the flyer may be made and distributed to others.

Ontario Heritage PO Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

We are having a restaurant fundraiser at the Iron Skillet Restaurant in Ontario to help raise funds for an Ontario Heritage Clubhouse. This fundraiser is for 7 days: Sunday August 14, 2016 through Saturday August 20, 2016 and from 7 AM to 8PM those 7 days. The restaurant is under new ownership as of December 2015. The food is delicious and the service is great! The restaurant will donate back to us 15% of the money spent. The flyer must…

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October 2016

$10

History Makers of Ontario Historic Cemetery Tour

Bellevue Memorial Park 1240 W G St
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Join Ontario Heritage on October 8 for the 7th History Makers of Ontario Historic Cemetery Tour beginning at 10:15 am at Bellevue Memorial Park. History Makers depicted this year include Ontario founder George Chaffey Tickets are $10 for adults ($5 for Ontario Heritage members) and may be purchased the morning of the event, or in advance at Graber Olive House, Logan's Candies, or the office at Bellevue.

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February 2017

Ontario Heritage 1st Quarter Dinner Potluck Meeting

Ontario Heritage PO Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Dinner Potluck Meeting with annual Board elections. Program includes a docent-led walk through "Art for Living and Living for Art" featuring artists Millard Sheets, Tony Sheets and Rick Caughman. Bring a potluck dish to share.

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March 2017

Ontario Heritage Annual Historic Walking Tour

Ontario Heritage PO Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

The Annual Historic Walking Tour will be held 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in the Historic Villa District. Tour begins and ends at the Iron Skillet Restaurant 805 N. Euclid Ave Ontario. Presale tickets will be available throughout February at Logan’s Candies and Graber Olive House. For more information call Ontario Heritage at (909) 984-6558.

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Ontario Heritage 1st Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Ontario Heritage PO Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

The 1st Annual Ontario Heritage Golf Tournament Fundraiser to be held at Whispering Lakes 2525 E. Riverside Drive Ontario. More information coming soon!  

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$75

Ontario Heritage’s 1st Annual St. Paddy’s Day Golf Tournament

Ontario Heritage PO Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Place: Whispering Lakes Golf Course | 2525 E. Riverside Dr, Ontario CA 91761 Time: 8:00am Shotgun Start | Registration 7:00am - 7:30am Entry Fee: $75 per person | $300 per 4 man team (Fees include green fees, cart, goody bag, banquet and awards ceremony) Additional: Raffle prizes and winnings for closest to the pin and men and women's longest drive. Mulligans and entry into the putting contest can be purchased at the course.

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June 2017

Ontario Heritage 2nd Quarter Afternoon Potluck Meeting

June 11, 2017 @ 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Ontario Heritage, PO Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762 United States
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Join us for an afternoon of camaraderie, good food and hearing interesting facts from our guest speaker, Dave Hepburn who portrayed William B. Dewey at our 2016 cemetery tour.

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August 2017

Ontario Heritage’s 3rd Quarter Dinner Potluck Meeting

August 27, 2017 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Graber Olive House, 315 East 4th Street
Ontario, CA United States
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Save the Date! You don't want to miss this fun event! Come hear the history of the beautiful Royal Tahitian that served delicious food and held concerts given by famous celebrities such as Ray Charles, the Righteous Brothers, Bobby Darin, etc. Don't forget to RSVP!

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October 2017

8th Annual Historic Cemetery Tour

October 14, 2017 @ 10:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Bellevue Memorial Park, 1240 W G St
Ontario, CA 91762 United States
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Ontario Heritage and Bellevue Memorial Park invite you to the History Makers of Ontario 8th Annual Historic Cemetery Tour. Take a leisurely stroll through Bellevue Memorial Park and visit with some of Ontario's early citizen's as local, costumed actors bring characters to life. Tickets now available at the following locations: Logan's Candy Store 125 West B St Ontario,Graber Olive House 315 E.4th St Ontario, the office of Bellevue Memorial Park 1240 West G St Ontario and the Ontario Heritage website. They will also be on sale at…

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December 2017

Ontario Heritage 4th Quarter Potluck Meeting

December 3, 2017 @ 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Join Ontario Heritage and guest speaker Mr. Hassan Haghani, Development Director for the City of Ontario.   Please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert and feel free to bring your favorite bottle of wine. Location: Delman Home-  1007 N. Euclid Ave.    Ontario, CA 91762   RSVPs mandatory as seating is limited. Please call (909) 984-6558 or email [email protected].  

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January 2018

Free

Ontario Heritage 1st Quarter Dinner Potluck Meeting with Guest Speaker

Frankish Building 200 S. Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA United States

Ontario Heritage’s 1st Quarter Dinner Potluck Meeting with a Guest Speaker will be held on Sunday, January 28,2018 in the Community Engagement Center located downstairs in the historic Frankish Building at 200 S. Euclid Ave., Suite B, Ontario, California. Water bottles and coffee will be provided. (No Alcohol is allowed on the premises) Please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert. Hope to see you there! Questions: Call 909.984.6558

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March 2018

Ontario Heritage’s 2nd Annual St. Paddy’s Golf Tournament

March 16, 2018 @ 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Ontario Heritage, PO Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762 United States
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Join Ontario Heritage for their Annual St. Paddy's Golf Tournament at Whispering Lakes Golf Course! For more information or to RSVP, visit www.ontarioheritage.org or contact Joe Caskey at (909) 732-6352 or [email protected].

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Lecture: Kay Presto on Motorsports and the Media

March 17, 2018 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Ontario Museum of History & Art, 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States
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An award-winning motorsports broadcaster and photo-journalist, Kay Presto, is the accomplished author of Chasing the Checkered Flag a middle grade go-karting mystery novel. Learn about Presto’s career trajectory and about her experience covering motorsports as a female reporter. Book will be available for purchase. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.  FREE ADMISSION.

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Highlights from the Collection: Hotpoint

March 25, 2018 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Ontario Museum of History & Art, 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States
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Join the Ontario Museum of History & Art’s Curator of Collections Michelle Sifuentes to learn about Earl H. Richardson and the history of Hotpoint (later General Electric). RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. FREE ADMISSION.

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April 2018

Ontario Heritage 2nd Quarter Dinner Potluck Meeting

April 8, 2018 @ 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The historic 1920 Benton Ballou house located at 119 E. Princeton Street in Ontario is the site of our April 8th dinner potluck meeting. Benton Ballou was one of Ontario’s early pioneers. He had extensive holdings in peach orchards and owned the patent on a peach pitting machine, which he eventually sold to Norton Simon. He was also the original owner of what is known as the Hofer Ranch. As this is a private residence RSVPs are mandatory. Adults only. Please see…

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Ontario Heritage presents A Tour of the La Deney Drive Historic District

April 28, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ontario Heritage, PO Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762 United States
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Join in on a fun and fact-filled walking tour of one of Ontario's earliest established neighborhoods. The Walking Tour will highlight homes, sites and features of this historic neighborhood. Tickets available for purchase at Logan's Candies, the Graber Olive House or at www.ontarioheritage.org Meet at 10 AM on the sidewalk at 304 E. Sixth Street. Ticket sales begin there at 9:30 AM. Ontario Heritage Members - $5 Non-Members - $10 Youth (18 and under) - FREE

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Ontario Heritage Historic Walking Tour

Walking tour of the La Deney Drive Historic District. Tour begins on the sidewalk at 304 East 6th Street Ontario. Day of event ticket sales begin at 9:30 am in same location. Presale tickets available at Logan's Candies 125 West B Street Ontario, at Graber Olive House 315 East 4th Street Ontario and on our website. Ticket prices are $5 for Ontario Heritage members and $10 for non-members. Youth 18 and under free. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

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June 2018

Free

Highlights from the Collection: Whispering Lakes Golf Course and the Royal Tahitian

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Sunday, June 24, 2018 (2:00 PM to 3:30 PM) Built in 1960, the Ontario National Golf Course (later named Whispering Lakes Golf Course) became a PGA stop for two years and the Royal Tahitian Polynesian restaurant and nightclub attached, attracted top notch entertainment and large crowds. Join the Museum for a presentation on the rich history of these two South Ontario iconic venues with Museum Board member, Heritage Board Member and Museum Docent and longtime golfer at Whispering Lakes Golf…

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July 2018

Free

Ontario Heritage’s 3rd Quarter Dinner Potluck Meeting

Graber Olive House 315 East 4th Street
Ontario, CA United States

We will meet on the front lawn at the Graber Olive House (315 E. Fourth Street). Please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert and your favorite bottle of wine. Our guest speaker will be Maura Graber. To ensure sufficient seating for everyone please RSVP.

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September 2018

Free

Highlights from the Collections: Ontario Fire Department

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

The Ontario Fire Department serves a population well over 170,000 people and covers nearly 50 square miles. Join the Ontario Museum of History & Art’s Curator of Collections Michelle Sifuentes to learn about the history of the City’s Fire Department. Admission is Free. Reservations Required. For more information, call (909) 395-2510.

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Ontario Festival of the Arts

September 15, 2018 @ 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Chaffey Community Museum of Art, 217 South Lemon Avenue
Ontario, CA 91761-1623 United States
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See all event information at https://ontarioarts.org/festival/

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October 2018

$10.00

Haunted House

Granada Theater 303 N Euclid Ave.
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Come take a Haunted House tour of The Granada Theatre Ontario! Tours will run 10/26-10/27 & 10/29-10/31 from 7pm - 9:30pm.

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November 2018

Free

Ontario Heritage 4th Quarter Dinner Potluck Meeting

Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Dinner potluck meeting with guest speaker, Kay Presto an award-winning motorsports broadcaster, photo-journalist, producer and author. She will speak about the Ontario Motor Speedway and do a book signing following her speech. Please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert to share and feel free to bring a bottle of wine also. Water bottles will be provided. RSVPs: [email protected] or call 909.984.6558

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January 2019

Free

Ontario Heritage 1st Quarter 2019 Potluck Meeting

Chaffey Community Museum of Art 217 South Lemon Avenue
Ontario, CA 91761-1623 United States

Ontario Heritage and Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) are holding a joint book signing & potluck meeting with Inland Valley Daily Bulletin columnist David Allen. He will sign copies of his latest book, “On Track” subtitled “The next collection of Inland Valley Daily Bulletin columns, 2001-2005.” This joint event will be held at CCMA 217 S. Lemon Ave, Ontario, CA 91761 Book signing: 2:30 PM—4:00 PM Dinner Potluck Meeting: 4:00 PM—6:30 PM All are welcome to both events, even if…

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March 2019

Ontario Heritage’s 3rd Annual St. Paddy’s Golf Tournament

Whispering Lakes Golf Course 2525 E. Riverside Dr.
Ontario, CA 91761 United States

Save the Date! March 15 is the 3rd Annual Golf tournament which includes terrific raffle prizes, fresh flavorful lunch & much more! See flyer for all the details. Questions? Call Joe Caskey at (909) 732-6352 or email at [email protected]. Entry fees can also be paid at www.ontarioheritage.org

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May 2019

$20.00 – $25.00

Ontario Heritage Historic Homes Tour

Ontario Heritage PO Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

"Living in Harmony with History" Come enjoy a day of visiting five beautiful historic buildings here in Ontario. Learn the history and architecture of these local gems that have been lovingly maintained. See how you can live in harmony with the old while enjoying modern conveniences. Pre-sale tickets available at Logan's Candies 125 West B Street Ontario; Graber Olive House 315 East 4th Street Ontario and on our website. Day of event ticket sales begin 10:00 am at the Oakley…

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July 2019

Ontario Heritage 3rd Quarter Dinner Potluck Meeting

Ontario Heritage PO Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Save the Date! It's almost time for Ontario Heritage's potluck meeting which is always fun & interesting! You don't have to be a member to attend. As this is a private residence RSVPs are mandatory. Please see flyer for all the details. Questions? Call 909.984.6558 or email [email protected].

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October 2019

$10.00 – $15.00

Ontario Heritage 10th Annual Historic Cemetery Tour

Ontario Heritage PO Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

Take a leisurely stroll through Bellevue Memorial Park and visit with some of Ontario's early citizens as local, costumed actors bring characters to life.

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February 2020

Ontario Heritage 1st Quarter Potluck 2020 Meeting

Mark your calendars for February 9th!  We look forward to you joining us for this fun and informative event. All are welcome, even if not a member of Ontario Heritage or CCMA. If attending the potluck, please bring a dish to share and feel free to bring a bottle of wine to share also. Location: The Historic Oakley House Address: 1007 N. Euclid Avenue As this is a private residence and to ensure sufficient seating, Please RSVP by calling (909) 984-6558 or…

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March 2020

Ontario Heritage 4th Annual St. Paddy’s Golf Tournament

Ontario Heritage PO Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762 United States

This event will consist of 18 Holes of golf at the historic Whispering Lakes Golf Course, golf cart, golfer goody bags, raffle prizes and lunch buffet during awards ceremony.

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October 2022

Ontario Heritage Richard D. Delman Historic Cemetery Tour

Join Ontario Heritage for the 12th Annual Cemetery Tour at Bellevue Memorial Park.  Local, costumed actors will bring Ontario's early citizens to life.  For tickets and more information, visit www.ontarioheritage.org   

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