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Arboretum, 301 No. Baldwin Avenue,Arcadia, CA 91106Details: This month’s speakeris George Hatfield, top awardwinning grower of cymbidiumorchids, and he will speak at 8p.m. Guests are welcome.Contact: www.SGVOH.orgWinter Snow FestWhen: Saturday, Jan. 18 from10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Where: Pantera Park, 738Pantera Dr., Diamond BarCost: Admission and accessto the snow play areas are free.Sledding, Game and craft areasare subject to a minimal fee of 5 for unlimited sledding and 1 to participate in four games/crafts.Contact: Diamond Bar Recreation Services Division (909)839-7070.LA Spay Neuter FestivalWhen: Saturday, Jan. 18 from7 a.m. to 4 p.m.Where: Morgan Park, 4100Baldwin Park Blvd., BaldwinParkCause: Fixing Pet OverpopulationCost: FREE spay/neuterDetails: Micro-chipping, petvaccinations, training tips, kidsactivities, music, and more.Hosted by Carrie Ann Inaba andsponsored by Hope For Paws.Sign up at: laspayneuterfest.com14th Annual Martin LutherKing, Jr. Birthday CelebrationWhen: Monday, Jan. 20Time: Formal program from 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. and afternoonactivities from 12:30 p.m.- 3p.m.Where: West Covina CivicCenter, 1444 Garvey Ave. South,West CovinaDetails: This FREE event isa time to bring out family andfriends to commemorate the lifeof Dr. King. The theme for thisyear’s celebration is “Advancingthe Dream,” which will includefun activities for all ages with entertainment, food, arts and crafts,multicultural dance groups, choral and jazz music, and children’sgames and activities.Contact: Community ServicesDepartment at (626) 939-8430or visit the City of West Covina’swebsite at www.westcovina.org.Homeless Ministry in PomonaWhen: Saturday, Jan. 25 from12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Where: First Baptist Church,601 N. Garey Ave., Pomona CA91768Details: Come serve the homeless and economically disadvan-taged in Pomona. Volunteersmeet in E202 (2nd floor) at 12:00Noon for prayer / devotion, thenpromptly at 12:30 p.m. for orientation, clothing and hygiene kitdistribution, devotion and a 2ndorientation prior to serving dinnerto the homeless. Ministry endsby 4:30pm.Donations: We currently weare in need of: Spanish BIGLETTER bibles, Large men’spants (size 46 to 48), Men’s belts(all sizes), Blankets, Umbrellas,hats, scarves, and coats. Pleasebring donations on Dec. 21.Contact: Steve Sablesdsable@earthlink.net.FUTURE EVENTS:DB Bridal Show Vendor OpportunityApplication Deadline: Feb. 7Bridal Show Date: Sunday,March 23 from 11 a.m. to 3p.m.Bridal Show Location: Diamond Bar center, 1600 GrandAvenue in Diamond BarDetails: Vendor spots are stillopen, but space is limited. Wedding or special event vendorscan promote their services bycalling (909) 839-7066 or visitingdiamondbarca.gov/bridalshow.Diamond Bar Women’sClub Roaring Twenties Casino NightWhen: Feb. 7 from 6:30 p.m.to 11 p.m.Where: Diamond Bar GolfCourse, 22751 Golden SpringsDrive, Diamond BarCost: Tickets are 50 per person which includes a deliciousdinner, 50 worth of gamingchips and one drink ticket.Details: We suggest you purchase your tickets early so youwon’t miss this fun and festiveevening. You are encouragedto come in twenties dress andenjoy the fun with all proceedsto benefit the Club’s many philanthropic efforts.Contact: Debbie Avila-Mott at(909) 860-1063.FREE Firefighter Preparatory SeminarWhen: Mar. 29 and May 31from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a onehour lunch breakWhere: Western University,309 E. 2nd Street, PomonaDetails: Seminar presentedby the Los Angeles County FireDepartment. This is a one-dayoverview about what to expectfrom the hiring process. Registration is required to attend.Register online at fire.lacounty.gov, and bring your confirmationform to the seminar. Seating islimited to those who register.More info: fire.lacounty.gov21th Annual Diamond BarLibrary Wine SoiréeWhen: Sunday, April 27Where: Diamond Bar Center,1600 Grand Avenue in DiamondBarDetails: Come, bring yourfriends and neighbors, and jointhis festive and exciting afternoon with delicious food fromlocal restaurants, great winefrom the Jerry Mead New WorldInternational Wine Competition,music, and exciting book, silentand live auctions. Advertisements are also available in ourbeautiful annual program. Aunique souvenir wine glass andprogram are included with eachticket. All of the proceeds godirectly to your local communitylibrary.Cost: Tickets are 50 perperson in advance and 60 atthe door.Contact: (909) 861-2002WEEKLY EVENTS:Bookstore BlowoutWhere: Twice Sold Tale Bookstore located at the Walnut Library, La Puente Road, WalnutCA 91789When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 1 p.m. to8 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.Details: All books and media:any four items for 1. 1 minimum purchase.Contact: (909) 595-0757 oremail the.walnut.library@mac.com.Resources for the ClassroomDays at Basically BOOKSWhen: second Tuesdays ofevery month.Where: Basically BOOKS locations: at 23447 Golden SpringsRoad, Diamond Bar and at theDiamond Bar Library: 21800Copley Drive, Diamond Bar.Details: Books and educationvideos will be offered at specialdiscounts for teachers at all levels. Teachers can sign up at either Basically BOOKS locationsor email BasicallyBOOKS@aol.com to join these special teacherappreciate afternoons.Free Acupuncture for veterans, active military, firstrespondersWhen: Every Tuesday at 5p.m.Where: 12598 Central Ave.Unit 113, Chino CA 91710.Cost: FreeContact: (909) 590-4183 orwww.healingcirclecommunityacupuncture.comJack Newe’s Farmers Marketsponsored by SGV RegionalChamber of CommerceWhen: Every Saturday from 8a.m. to 2 p.m.Where: Mt. San Antonio College Campus, Parking Lot B,1100 N. Grand Avenue, WalnutCA 91789Cost: Admission and parkingfreeFeatures: seasonal organicproduce, breads and cakes,olive oils, cheese and spreads,a variety of nursery plants, handcrafted items and jewelry, andfresh-popped Kettle corn andgrilled food plates.Contact: (909) 869-0701WALNUT MEETINGS:City Council MeetingWhen: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month 7 p.m.Where: Walnut Council Chambers in the new City Hall: 21201La Puente Road, Walnut CA91789Planning Commission MeetingWhen: 1st Wednesday of eachmonth at 7 p.m.Where: Walnut Council Chambers in the new City Hall: 21201La Puente Road, Walnut CA91789Parks & Recreation CommissionJan 11- 17, 2014When: 3rd Tuesday of eachmonth at 7 p.m.Where: Walnut Council Chambers in the new City Hall: 21201La Puente Road, Walnut CA91789Senior Commission MeetingWhen: 1st Wednesday of eachmonth at 10 a.m.Where: Walnut Council Chambers in the new City Hall: 21201La Puente Road, Walnut CA91789Youth Advisory Commission MeetingWhen: 2nd Monday of eachmonth at 5 p.m.Where: Walnut Council Chambers in the new City Hall: 21201La Puente Road, Walnut CA91789.D I A M O N D B A R M E E TINGS:City Council MeetingWhen: 1st and 3rd Tuesday ofevery month at 6:30 p.m.Where: Temporary relocationin the City Hall Windmill Community Room: 21810 Copley Drive,Diamond Bar CA 91765.Planning Commission MeetingWhen: 2nd and 4th Tuesdaysof every month at 7 p.m.Where: Diamond Bar CityHall, Windmill Community Room:21810 Copley Drive, DiamondBar CA 91765Diamond Bar Lions ClubBreakfast MeetingWhen: 1st and 3rd Monday3of every month from 7 a.m. to8 a.m.Where: Diamond Bar GolfCourse: 22751 E. 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Reports state thatJan 11- 17, 2014and Mexican pesos wouldcontact currency brokers tobuy discounted U.S. dollars,which they used to purchasemerchandise from Woody Toys.The dollars being “sold” wereallegedly proceeds from illegaldrug sales that had been deposited in the toy company’saccounts or delivered to thebusiness, the news releasestated. The Colombian or Mexican pesos the currency brokerreceived from the foreign toyretailer were remitted to thedrug trafficking organizations.In a sentencing memo to thecourt, prosecutors describedWoody Toys as “the last ‘spokein the wheel,’ that cleaned illicitproceeds and enabled drug trafficking organizations to converttheir dirty dollars into cleanpesos.”The case involving WoodyToys is the result of an inves-when he walked up to thehouse, he saw the caretakertrying to beat the fire with a blanket. 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