City of Ontario, California sent this bulletin at 04/04/2023 04:48 PM PDT
April Newsletter
2023 State of the City Recap!
On Wednesday, March 22, the Ontario City Council hosted over 600 organizations and business leaders for its annual State of the City Business Address. The event recapped Ontario’s commitment to public service; the future of business; continued enhancements made at public facilities, residential and commercial neighborhoods; and showed how the City continues to be the premier city in the Inland Empire.
On Saturday, March 25, the City of Ontario hosted the Community Open House at the Ontario Town Square. Attendees had the opportunity to meet with City Staff from all Departments and participate in activities, demonstrations and enjoy performances from local schools.
For more information on the 2023 State of the City, please visit OntarioCA.gov/SOC.
Looking for an eggciting time? Hop on over and join us for our egg decorating party! Be prepared for fun activities, light refreshments, and a visit from a special guest! 🐰🌷
📅 April 12 🕒 5 PM - 7 PM 📍 Westwind Community Center (2455 E. Riverside Drive) Ages 7 - 12 years
Join the City of Ontario and communities across the country this May to celebrate National Preservation Month.
This year, Ontario’s theme for National Preservation Month is “Placekeeping, Placemaking.” We want to hear from you to see what places preserve the stories and culture of this community. Participate by submitting a video or photo to include in this year’s Preservation Month program. Select photos and videos will be compiled into a video that will be shown at an upcoming City Council meeting celebrating Preservation Month. Maybe historic Euclid Avenue, and the activities that occur on the median throughout the year deserves recognition. Or Chaffey High School, one of Ontario’s architectural gems, tells the story of growing up in Ontario. It’s up to you to let everyone know what places keep and make Ontario special. Submit your video on Instagram via direct message or post and tag @CityofOntario with the hashtag #ThisPlaceMattersOntario. You can also email your photo or video to eantuna@ontarioca.gov - please include your name and brief description of the photo or video stating why this place keeps and makes Ontario special. Please submit all entries no later than Tuesday, April 25th.
You know and love her books, but did you know Beverly Cleary was a former Ontario resident and Ontario City Library employee? The City Council of Ontario is naming the children’s room at Ovitt Family Community Library after beloved author, Beverly Cleary. Join us as we celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and observe her birthday! Continue the celebration at home through our Beverly Cleary online reading challenge. To register, visit OntarioCA.Beanstack.org.
Wednesday, April 12
6 PM – 7 PM
Ovitt Family Community Library (215 East C Street)
Celebrate National Library Week (April 23 – 29) by visiting one of your local Ontario City Library locations! Experience the many services your library has to offer through live demonstrations, booths, and displays. Whether you are a first-time visitor, or a regular library lover explore the services of a modern library – from 3D printers, workforce development services, eBooks, and online tutoring to your latest BookTok fave or classics you know and love – we have it all! For more information visit, OntarioCA.gov/Library.
Love Learning and the Library
Tuesday, April 25
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Lewis Family Branch (3850 East Riverside Drive)
Date Your Library
Wednesday, April 26
5 PM – 7 PM
Ovitt Family Community Library (215 East C Street)
Love Learning and The Library
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Lewis Family Branch Library (3850 E. Riverside Drive)
Celebración Del Día De Los Niños - Día De Los Libros
Financial assistance is available to help reduce your Internet bill!Through theAffordable Connectivity Program (ACP), your family may be eligible to save up to $30 a month onInternet costs. The City of Ontario Broadband Department and Library Services will host the spring Get Connected California event on Saturday, April 22 (12:30 PM - 3:30 PM) to assist eligible families with program enrollment.
Reliable Internet access at home is a basic need today for work, school, healthcare, and more. But too many families are struggling with the steep cost of Internet service.
Families of pre-kindergarten to adult students are encouraged to attend the enrollment and receive hand-on assistance with the application. If you’re enrolled in a program like Medi-Cal, CalFresh, Lifeline, WIC, or SSI, or if your household income is less than $53,000 (family of 4), then you qualify for ACP!
The City of Ontariohas built one of California's first municipalbroadband fiber optic networks delivering gigabit Internet service to our community through thedevelopment of ourOntarioNet network.We’re providing the infrastructure to support alternative fiber Internet service for many of our communities. To continue leading the Citywith transformative infrastructure and services, OntarioNet is pursuing expansion opportunities with abroadband fiber and wireless plan to cover the entire City with affordable, fast and high-capacityInternet service.
Please join us Saturday, April 22 at Ovitt Family Community Library (215 E. C St., Ontario)from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM to enroll in ACP and learn more about OntarioNet. Be sure to bring the following so you can enroll on-site:
Attention all job seekers and recreation enthusiasts! The City of Ontario Recreation and Community Services Department is now hiring for various recreation positions! If you're looking for a job that combines your passion for community service and recreation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!
To learn more about the available positions and how to apply, please visit ontarioca.gov/employment. Join our team and help make a positive impact on the lives of our community members through engaging and fun recreational activities. Apply now!
Need assistance, guidance, or advice regarding how to apply for college or financial aid, which career path to take, how to choose the right trade school or completing a job application? This event will give information on Career Guidance, College Resources, Financial Aid Assistance, Live Speakers, On-Site Interviews and Hiring for Recreation & Community Services Positions.
Join us for the quietest party around! Come ready to dance, like any other party with one exception: headphones will be provided, you control the music and volume! Color-coded lights on the outside of your headphones let others know what station you are grooving to.
Regularly scheduled City Council Meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.
Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 303 E. B Street. Meetings are broadcasted LIVE on OntarioTV and our local cable Channel 3.
Employment with the City of Ontario: Interested in a meaningful career in public service? See what careers are available or fill out a Job Interest Card.
Military Banner Program: Honor and recognize military personnel who are currently serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces that reside in or have immediate family living here in the City of Ontario.
Engineering Road Closure Map: The City of Ontario is constantly working to improve our City – and sometimes that means temporary road closures.
You know and love her books, but did you know Beverly Cleary was a former Ontario resident and Ontario City Library employee? The City Council of Ontario is naming the children’s room at Ovitt Family Community Library after beloved author, Beverly Cleary. Join us as we celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and observe her birthday! Continue the celebration at home through our Beverly Cleary online reading challenge. To register, visit OntarioCA.Beanstack.org.
April 12: Eggcellent Decorating Party
Looking for an eggciting time? Hop on over and join us for our egg decorating party! Be prepared for fun activities, light refreshments, and a visit from a special guest! Register online at Ontarioca.gov/registration.
If you have any questions please call (909) 395-2506.
April 20 + April 22: Earth Day Activities
April 20: Earth Day Party
Celebrate earth with some fun-filled activities to help keep our parks clean!
April 22: Earth Day Park Clean Up
Join us as we do our part in cleaning De Anza Park followed by a delicious picnic. Waiver due by April 7. Lunch will be provided.
April 21:College, Career and Leadership Summit
This event will give information on Career Guidance, College Resources, Financial Aid Assistance, Live Speakers, On-Site Interviews and Hiring for Recreation & Community Services Positions. Free for All Ages! For more information, please call (909) 395-2030.
April 22:Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Event
Through theAffordable Connectivity Program (ACP), your family may be eligible to save up to $30 a month onInternet costs. The City of Ontario Broadband Department and Library Services will host the spring Get Connected California event on Saturday, April 22 (12:30 PM - 3:30 PM) to assist eligible families with program enrollment.
April 28: Silent Disco
Join us for the quietest party around! Come ready to dance, like any other party with one exception: headphones will be provided, you control the music and volume! Color-coded lights on the outside of your headphones let others know what station you are grooving to. Visit OntarioCA.gov/SpecialEvents.
April 28: Arbor Day - Planting Trees for a Cleaner Future
Join us as the Recreation & Community Services Department and the Parks Department partner to plant 14 trees in celebration of Arbor Day. Supplies will be provided. Register Online at OntarioCA.gov/Registration
