Issued weekly by the City of Diamond Bar  -  November 18, 2022

Welcome to Weekly Highlights from City Hall - Each issue of this electronic bulletin will contain brief news and information about City programs, services and projects.

City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24
and Friday, November 25 in observance of
the Thanksgiving holidays.
Offices reopen on Monday, November 28.

Windmill Lighting Ceremony

Pack a patrol car event

Parks and Recreation Department

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Youth Basketball Registration Now Open!
This 8-week program is designed to teach the skills and fundamentals of basketball to children ages 4-13 in a fun, safe, and recreational environment. The Youth Basketball program starts January 21, 2023.

To find more details about becoming a volunteer coach, visit
https://www.diamondbarca.gov/226/Youth-Sports

Register online here: www.diamondbarca.gov/recregister. For more information call (909) 839-7070.

Get in the Holiday Spirit with these Cookie Decorating Classes!

Looking for a handmade gift or treat for your family and friends this holiday season? Look no further! Instructor, Geraldine Keller is sharing her skill set with you to create delicious and beautifully decorated cookies and gingerbread houses this holiday season. Register here today for one of her three holiday themed classes. Space is limited so register today!

Enjoy the Festive Holiday Spirit at the Mission Inn Tour

On December 10, visit the beautiful Mission Inn in Riverside for a 75-minute docent led tour. After, enjoy the many outdoor activities including decorations and lights along Main Street, an outdoor ice rink, and Reindeer Village. This excursion includes roundtrip transportation, tour admission and a snack for the ride home. Space is limited so don’t forget to snag your spot before December 2. Click  here to learn more about this trip and others available this holiday season!

Diamond Bar Center Available to Host Your Next Gathering

The Diamond Bar Center is the perfect setting for private rentals like weddings, banquets, birthdays and meetings. The Center features five different rooms, ranging in capacities from 50 to 400 guests. Learn more about the details and features at www.diamondbarcenter.com. Tours are by appointment only. Visit the appointment calendar to book your visit or click Virtual Tour to visit from home!

Community Development Department

New Businesses: November 2-15, 2022

Diamond Bar CrossFit
367 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard ­­
Change of ownership

Uniworld Shipping Corp./Sino United Link Corp.
3230 Fallow Field Drive, #101
International freight forwarding and logistics management office

Heyday Culture Media Inc.
20855 Golden Springs Drive, Suite 200B
Education counseling

HC Rococo, Inc. (dba Chariot Car Rental)
3230 Fallow Field Drive, Suite 201
Office for car rental company operating and maintaining vehicle fleet at LAX

Public Works Department

Diamond Bar Center Slope Stabilization Project Update

Grading is currently underway in anticipation of concrete work and landscaping improvements that are set to begin next week.

Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive Intersection Improvement Project Update

Concrete steel reinforcement installation is currently underway for the west tunnel, followed by concrete scheduled to be poured next week. The west tunnel is scheduled to be completed by the end of next month.

MCI Metro Improvement Project on Grand Avenue

An encroachment permit was issued to HP Communications, subcontractor for MCI Metro (Verizon), for the installation of new fiber optic cable on Grand Avenue, between Lavender Drive and Summitridge Drive. The contractors are actively performing the final asphalt restorations and all work should be complete by Monday, November 21 or earlier. The photo depicts the contractors applying the slurry seal treatment along Grand Avenue.

Upcoming Meetings

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Planning Commission | November 22
Parks and Recreation Commission | November 24*
Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority | November 30
City Council Meeting | December 6
*Canceled

Meeting participation is available in person and online. Participation details are available on the first page of every meeting agenda. Learn more and view archived City meetings at www.diamondbarca.gov/agendas.

Contact Information

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City of Diamond Bar
21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 839-7000 | [email protected]
www.diamondbarca.gov

For information about this bulletin, contact the City's Public Information Division at (909) 839-7055 or [email protected].

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