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Grins 2 Go® national franchise opens new unit in Rancho Cucamonga
[Rancho Cucamonga, CA] Grins 2 Go® Photography announces the opening of its newest franchise unit in Rancho Cucamonga. Franchisee Pete Meisenzahl opens the event and portrait photography franchise unit just in time for the holiday season.
Anytime. Anywhere. That’s the motto of the Grins 2 Go® unit that has hit the streets of Rancho Cucamonga. Event photography, location portraits, youth sports and school photography are just some examples of the work done by the professionals at Grins 2 Go®.
Catering to both the business and consumer markets, Grins 2 Go® provides a complete on location photography business to the Inland Empire.
Pete Meisenzahi of Grins 2 Go®
A long time Rancho Cucamonga resident, Meisenzahl chose Grins 2 Go® because of his love for photography as well as the tremendous market need for a good photography company. Living in a brush fire zone, Meisenzahl’s first-hand experience with numerous evacuations resulted in the realization that photo albums are included in the few precious possessions that are treasured by all.
With photography services being readily available, what makes Grins 2 Go® unique? “It’s our attention to the customer experience that makes us stand out,” says Meisenzahl. “Our ‘White Glove Service’ means we obsess about making sure that the customer gets exactly what he wants and more.”
“We’re all about capturing that special moment in time,” explains Meisenzahl. “With our unique business system, we can shoot, print and deliver professional photographs for small functions to very large corporate events. We’re re-defining the way photography services are delivered to customers.”
The Grins 2 Go® On Location van pulls up to any event with all the latest in photography equipment, including cameras, lights, backdrops, computers and even printers. A professional crew of photographers shoots and prints right on site. Instant gratification with unique style.
About Grins 2 Go®
The Grins 2 Go® franchise, headquartered in San Diego, California, launched in 2004 with fast growth expansion plans. Currently there are 14 franchise units in 6 different western states, with national expansion plans for 50 more units by the end of next year.
For More Information:
Venu Babla - (858) 558-4948
Pete Meisenzahl - (909) 944-9700
Apartment Association Greater Inland Empire (AAGIE) Gives Back During the Holiday Season
Spark of Love Spreads Holiday Cheer to Southland California Children
Rancho Cucamonga, CA—The Apartment Association Greater Inland Empire (AAGIE), an organization that advocates for an ethical rental housing industry will join ABC7 and the Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters in the Spark of Love Toy Drive from November 22, 2008 – December 24, 2008. The 16th annual Spark of Love Toy Drive helps to tackle the crisis of thousands of Southern California children waking up Christmas morning without any Christmas gifts.
The Apartment Association Greater Inland Empire is the only California Apartment Association member organization in the Greater Inland Empire. AAGIE is “an advocate for an ethical renting housing industry and a provider of education, services, and networking to enable our members to operate successfully.”
AAGIE will collect new unwrapped toys and sporting equipment for the Spark of Love Toy Drive at its December Lunch Club Meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Dave & Buster’s in Ontario, CA. Comedian Diane Nichols will perform her “Baby Boomers Clinic” comedic sketch at the meeting. The cost to attend the December Lunch Club meeting is $20 in advance, $25 late registration, and $30 for non members of AAGIE.
A new unwrapped toy or sports item may also be dropped off at the Apartment Association Greater Inland Empire Office located at 10630 Town Center Drive in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
http://www.aagie.com . AAGIE asks that you consider gifts for pre-teen and teenage children who are in need this holiday season of a Christmas gift. For more information about Spark of Love donations or about AAGIE, please contact (909) 948-0784.
Rancho Quakes Jersey Auction
Rancho Cucamonga, CA-The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes are now auctioning off select game-worn home and road jerseys in a series of two-week long, online-only auctions on their website, http://www.rcquakes.com/store/auction/.
The home jerseys are sleeveless tops with ‘Quakes’ written across the chest and the player’s last name and number on the back of the jersey. Road uniforms are sleeveless grey tops with “RC” (the Quakes road logo) on the left chest of the jersey.
Currently up for auction are: the road jerseys for OF Anthony Norman and P Marco Albano; and the home jerseys for P Jordan Walden and 1B Mark Trumbo.
Anthony Norman spent all but one game in a Quakes uniform in 2008. After being signed as a free agent out of UCLA in 2007, Norman was a huge part of the Quakes success. Overall he batted .257 in 118 games, but belted 15 homeruns drove in 44 runs and stole 36 bases. He also led the team in on base percentage.
Jordan Walden is one of the most highly rated prospects in the Angels Organization. He entered the season third. Walden did nothing to change the minds of the Angels brass in ’08 as he split the season between Cedar Rapids and Rancho Cucamonga. His overall record was 9-8, but his ERA stood at a 2.76, 2nd best in the organization while striking out an Angels’ best 141 batters. Armed with a 98 mph fastball, the 21-year-old looks to be a shining star on the mound for the Angels.
Mark Trumbo was the most powerful hitter on the Quakes team in 2008. After spending ’06 and ’07 in Cedar Rapids, Trumbo dominated Cal League pitchers to the tune of 26 home runs (second most in the Cal League), 68 RBI, 70 runs and 28 doubles in 103 games. His 56 extra-base hits ranked 4th in the league even though he was promoted to Double-A Arkansas in late July. Overall, Trumbo led the Angels Organization with 32 home runs and 93 RBI during the season. He is currently playing in the Arizona Fall league for the Scottsdale Scorpions.
Marco Albano split the season between Rancho Cucamonga, Arkansas and pitched one game with SaltLake as a member of the bullpen. 2008 was Marco’s first professional season as a full-time pitcher after spending three seasons as a position player. Overall, he was 4-4 in 43 games while striking out 56 batters in 62 innings.
The opening bids for the jerseys will vary between $125-$150. Bidding increases will be made in $10 increments. Auctions will close at specified times and shipping will incur an additional $6.00 on top of winning auction bids. After completion of each set of auctions, a new set of jerseys will be posted by the next business day. Be sure and visit www.rcquakes.com often for the latest jersey auctions.
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes are the California League affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Get your 2009 Season Tickets Package or Ticket Plans today by calling the Quakes at (909) 481-5000.
What’s Going On? – California and
The Vietnam Era Exhibit Makes it’s Way to Ontario Museum of History & Art
A landmark exhibition examining the impact of the Vietnam War on California life and culture will be at the Museum of History and Art, Ontario, from September 25, 2008, through January 25, 2009. “What’s Going On? – California and the Vietnam Era,” focuses on events in California from the 1950s Cold War era to the present, with emphasis on the tumultuous years from the escalation of the Vietnam conflict in 1965, through its end in 1975 and beyond.
“What’s Going On?” provides a timely examination of how war transforms a society and individuals, and how that complex process of transformation continues long after the last treaty has been signed.
Ontario Museum of History & Art
September 25, 2008 through January 25, 2009
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Dancing with the Stars - The Tour 
Dancing with the Stars, ABC’s #1-rated reality-competition program, produced by BBC Worldwide America, is hitting the road this winter and bringing an entirely new cast of celebrities and professional dancers to 37 cities throughout North America. Dancing with the Stars - The Tour performs at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario on December 18 and at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, December 27.
The fourth Dancing with the Stars tour features an entirely new ensemble of the most popular and exciting competitors from the hit ABC show, including celebrities Lance Bass, Toni Braxton and Maurice Greene from Season 7, as well as Marlee Matlin from Season 6. Joining the celebrities on tour will be dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Mark Ballas and Derek Hough, Kym Johnson, Lacey Schwimmer, Edyta Sliwinska, Karina Smirnoff and Fabien Sanchez.
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Ontario Convention Center (909) 937-3000
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Pomona Fairplex.....
December 13-14, 2008
Hundreds of computer related items at wholesale prices. General admission is $6 and free for ages 10 and younger.
All parking is at Gate 3 on McKinley Ave.
Multiverse 
Claremont Museum of Art
Sept. 21 – Dec. 28, 2008
“Multiverse’ refers to the hypothesis that all of physical reality actually exists within a set of multiple, parallel universes, of which our universe is merely one part. The exhibition explores these issues artistically in a dynamic exhibition featuring photographic installations, mixed media sculptures, video projections, a light box installation, and sculpture from paper, among other media. Visit www. http://claremontmuseum.org for more information.
George Lopez at Nokia LA Live 
Friday, December 19, 2008 8:00 PM
George Lopez is one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry today. He is the co-creator, writer, producer and star of the ABC network and Warner Bros. Television produced sitcom, "George Lopez." The show is executive produced by Bruce Helford ("The Drew Carey Show," "Roseanne") and movie star Sandra Bullock. The show is in its fifth season, Wednesdays at 8:00pm., George
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