2010

February

Museum - The San Dimas Museum will be open on February 6th and 20th this month from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Our Museum is truly a work of art and a wonderful way to enjoy part of your city.  There is no admission fee.  Our Museum is located on the second story of the Walker House, 121 N. San Dimas Avenue.

March

Antiques from your Home Show - Our annual show this year will be held on Thursday, March 11th, 2010.  We will start gathering at 6:30 p.m. and go until 9:00 p.m.  Start rummaging through your closet or garage to find that fun something to share.  We have a change of venue this year.  We will be the show at the San Dimas Community Church Fellowship Hall, 216 North San Dimas Avenue.  Remember, this is a 'for fun' event only as there will be NO appraiser on the premises.

May

Walking City Tour - They're back!!!  The get-off-the-sofa-and-get-a-breath-of-fresh-air tours of our fair city are back.  The tour is scheduled for Saturday, May 15th.  The group meets at the Walker House, 121 North San Dimas Avenue at 9:00 a.m.  Cost is $5.00 per person.  The walk will be cancelled in the event of rain.  Click here for additional tour dates in 2010.

Past Events of 2009

December

Holiday Mixer - The San Dimas Historical Society will be busy baking cookies for the Holiday Mixer.  Come enjoy their efforts and the Holiday Season at the Community Building (245 E. Bonita Ave.) on Thursday, December 10th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.   

Walker House - Another docent-led tour of this beautiful home will be held on December 12, 2009.  An hour has been blocked for this informative tour.  Tours will leave every 10 minutes starting from 10:00 a.m. with the last tour group leaving at 10:50 a.m.  Learn some of the history as you view this beauty.  Space is limited.  Call the office for reservations at (909) 592-1190.  These tours will be offered the second Saturday of each month as long as there are interested individuals.

November

San Dimas Museum - It's Baaaaack!  There will be a Members and Guests Grand Opening of the San Dimas Museum in its new home, The Walker House.  This will take place on Friday, November 20, 2009.  Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:30 p.m.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m.  For the general public, our Museum will be back in operation starting November 21st from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  It will close for the holidays and reopen on January 16, 2010.

Walking City Tour - The last tour of the year is scheduled for Saturday, November 21st and  will commence at 9:00 a.m.  The group will meet at the Martin House located at  246 East Bonita Avenue on the corner of Bonita and Walnut.  Cost is $5.00 per person and includes a copy of the book "Touring San Dimas."  The walk will be cancelled in the event of rain.  Note:  This is the last City Tour for the year!

Membership Dinner - The date for our Fall Membership Dinner is Thursday, November 12, 2009.  This event will be held at the San Dimas Country Club at 2100 Terrebonne Avenue in San Dimas.  As in the past, social time begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.  The featured speaker for our Fall Dinner is Orange County Archivist, Phil Brigandi.  He will share with us information and knowledge regarding Walker Knott of Knott's Berry Farm.  Did you know Walter spent some of his lifetime in La Verne and Pomona?  Exciting and fun history is all around us.  Join us.  Flyers will be mailed to members and will be coming soon to this website.  Reservations need to be into the Historical Office by November 7th.  If you are not a member and would like to attend, please click here for instructions.   

Western Days - Many of you came by the San Dimas Historical Society booth during Western Days, October 3 & 4, 2009.  We had a constant flow of familiar faces and many new ones.  Thanks! 

September

San Dimas Day at the Fair - Everyone seemed to have a great time at the Fair again this year.  The day's culmination was the accolades given to our own Archivist, Susan Davis and her husband, John.  They were both recognized as San Dimas Community Heroes.

August

Ice Cream Social - Our annual Ice Cream Social was held on Sunday, August 16th.  This was a wonderful, relaxing event for our members and their guests.  Barbequed hot dogs and make-your-own ice cream sundaes and ginger cookies.  Yum!  The beautiful Walker House patio accommodated our group nicely and all in attendance seemed to have a great time.

May

Spring Membership Dinner - The Spring membership dinner was well attended.  Our speaker was author Rick Thomas.  His program covered Pasadena's Raymond Hotel and other local areas.  This event was held at the San Dimas Canyon Club House.

Walker House - What a success!  Docents and guides sharing history as thousands walked the halls of the newly renovated Walker House.  Stay tuned for more tours to be scheduled in the coming months.

Antiques from your Home Show - Our annual show will be held on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009.  It will begin at 7:00 p.m. and go until 9:00 p.m.  Start rummaging through your closet or garage to find that fun something to share.  We plan to hold the show at the Senior Center, 201 East Bonita Avenue.  Remember, this is a 'for fun' event only as there will be NO appraiser on the premises.