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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.
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