Etiwanda Preserve Community Hike
If you haven’t been up to the North Etiwanda Preserve yet, this might be a good time to go. Enjoy the 3.4 mile loop and make some new friends along the way. Saturday, May 19th, 8am to 1pm. RSVP to Angelica Banuelos at Angelica.Banuelos@cityofrc.us or call (909) 477-2760, ext. 2118. For more information about the Preserve you can visit their website at: http://www.specialdistricts.org/2/nep/default.htm
2012 Cucamonga Challenge
The City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail present this fun family friendly event – Cucamonga Challenge. Saturday, May 12th, it includes a 35 mile scenic bike ride, 5K/10K Walk or Run, 5 mile Family Fun Ride. You can visit the following website for more details: http://www.cityofrc.us/cityhall/cs/events/challenge.asp Registration Form: http://www.cityofrc.us/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=11195
Environmental Stewardship Day
Great opportunity to get outside, experience the preserve and make a difference in your community. North Etiwanda Preserve
Playful City USA
Have you seen the new signs around town, “Playful City USA – 2011″. Congratulation Rancho Cucamonga, this is one of the reasons I really like Rancho Cucamonga, they are constantly striving to improve this city. I read in the paper this morning that some in Upland are worried about the future of the Upland library because of potential budget cuts. Rancho’s library and city work so hard at establishing programs that not only improve the residences’ lifestyle, but also earn grant $’s and recognition so we do not have to worry about each and every budget cut.
So what is “Playful City USA”? Playful City USA is an application-based national recognition program that honored 151 cities in 2011 that make play a priority and use innovative programs to get children active, playing, and healthy. It is awarded by KaBOOM! a national non-profit dedicated to saving play for America’s children.
For more information on what Rancho Cucamonga does to earn awards like this visit Healthy RC Kids to see what kind of activities are available. Don’t forget to open up that seasonal “Grapevine” magazine to see all the fun stuff Rancho has to offer for all.
Joseph Filippi Winery & Vineyards
Want to go wine tasting? Did you know that the oldest winery in California was located right here in Rancho Cucamonga? Called the Thomas Winery it was located over near Vineyard and Foothill. Not all is gone look closely at the buildings and note the size of the grapevines climbing the porch posts. The Filippi family bought the Thomas winery in 1967. The Joseph Filippi Winery and Vineyard started in 1922 and they are still producing wines and working hard to keep the vineyards as a vibrant characteristic of Rancho Cucamonga. Take a look at many of the open fields, there are actually grapevines out there, many of the fields are still being harvested and the Filippi Family works to incorporate more vineyards into the new developments. These vineyards have no irrigation just like some of the old Italian vineyard, it is said that the hardy vine produce a more flavorful grape. 
To find out more about viticulture and our local history you will have to visit their museum. Their gift shop, tasting room and museum is located in Etiwanda on Baseline just east of Day Creek. This historic building was part of the Regina Winery. 
They offer tastings daily and have several special events throughout the year. It is a real gem of Etiwanda and a fun outing.
Don’t miss the museum, they have a great display of wine artifacts from the area.
They have a very nice Banquet Room to rent for your next function or for a smaller meeting try the exclusive wine library.
They also offer a wine club. You receive 3 bottles of wine 4 times a year along with several other member benefits, visit the website for more information on the club.
$5 for tasting 5 of their wines.
Tasting room and Gift Shop hours:
M 12 to 5
T-Th, Sun 11 to 6
F-S 11 to 7
Sun 12 to 6
Link to Website: Joseph Filippi Winery & Vineyards
Link to Facebook page: Joseph Filippi Winery & Vineyards
Free Financial Recovery Workshop
Don’t lose your home! Not sure where to turn? Come to this free workshop and get answers from the experts.
Lewis Family Playhouse
The Lewis Family Playhouse at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center is such an asset to our community. Here is the lineup of upcoming events through June. If you attend one of these performances come back and comment to let us know what you thought.
March 9th-18th A Chorus Line
March 30th Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band
March 31st Frank Ferrante in An Evening with Groucho
April 20th Upright Citizens Brigade
April 21st Choo Choo Soul with Genevieve!
May 5th-20th A Wrinkle In Time
June 1st An Evening with Martin Short
For more information visit: www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com
Etiwanda Real Estate Update
February 2012 Market Update:
Single Family Homes Sold 36
Average Sale Price $393,265.00
Average Square Footage 2,640
Average Lot Size 9,749
Average Price per Square Foot $148.96
Total Single Family Homes Available 223
Tio’s Mexican Food
What is your favorite Etiwanda restaurant? 
I know Victoria Gardens has several great restaurants, but I would like to start with one of my family favorites. Tio’s Mexican Food in the Winery Estate Marketplace 7305 Day Creek Blvd # 105, at Baseline, across from Sprouts. They are reasonably priced and the food is great, you will not walk away hungry. I like to test a Mexican restaurant by their enchiladas and salsa and Tio’s are tops. Tio’s salsa it the type with a smooth tomato base with lots of white onion and cilantro. It is very flavorful with a medium heat, if you like it hotter you can mix in their hot salsa. Sometimes we go there just so we can have some of their salsa. One of my Mexican food pet peeve is runny beans and Tio’s are just right. I also like their Chili Relleno Burrito. They offer all the Mexican food standards go visit to see how they do with your favorite I highly doubt you will be disappointed. It is a family friendly restaurant with fast service, order at the counter then they bring it to your table, they also have a few outside tables. They cater and take phone and online orders.
Enjoy!
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