A selection of Previously owned vehicles will be available for purchase. Altura will offer their auto buying service Auto Expert, that will be available to help interested car buyers in selecting the right vehicle to fit their needs.  During the sale Altura Credit Union will offer low-rate auto financing interest rates as low as 2.29% for qualifying purchasers. Potential buyers will have the opportunity to apply for financing online at Altura’s website at www.alturacu.com, in which they will have the ability to become pre-approved before the initial sale.

Altura Credit Union is making this a family friendly event with an appearance from John DeSantis a local DJ from X103.9 radio station.  They also will offer Pedals The Clown, with face painting for children, live music from DJ Revolution and Hot Dogs from the Wienerschnitzel truck.  Prizes will be offered including winning a seat at X103.9’s Black Jack Tournament, that has a $10,000 grand prize. In addition to previous mentioned offers, other great prizes such as, tickets to the California 500 will also be presented.

For more information, or to apply for a low-interest rate Altura auto loan, you may visit Altura’s website at http://www.alturacu.com

The  Redlands Chamber Music Society presents the Hausmann String Quartet on Sunday, January 22 featuring Isaac Allen, violin, Angela Choong, viola, Bram Goldstein, violin and Yuan Zhang, cello. The concert is at 4 p.m. at Watchorn Hall, Frederic Loewe Performance Hall at the University of Redlands, 1200 Colton Avenue.  Tickets are $20. Admission for any music student is $5. The program will include the music of Mendelssohn, E. Bloch  and Tchaikovsky.

All audience members are invited to a post-concert reception at a private home to meet the artists and music lovers. The wine heavy hors d’oeuvres reception is included in the price of the ticket.

For ticket, donations or other information, contact Mark Braunstein at (909) 327-6611 or Adriane Gram at (909) 798-9253.

The Hausmann Quartet joins San Diego State University as the 2010-2012 Joseph Fisch/Joyce Axelrod Resident String Quartet. Previously, the Hausmann Quartet were recipients of the Morrison Fellowship Award in residence with the Alexander String Quartet at the International Center for the Arts, San Francisco State University.

Since the Hausmann Quartet’s formation in the summer of 2004 at LyricaFest in New Jersey, they have been acquiring a reputation as one of the great young quartets performing today. Praised for their charismatic playing and rich tone, the quartet made their debut on the Lyrica Boston Chamber Music series and was soon named Lyrica Boston’s Young Artists in Residence.

The Hausmann’s collaborations have included performances with pianists James Tocco, Jeremy Denk, Victor Rosenbaum, and violists Kim Kashkashian and Toby Appel. Recent projects have included performances with cellist Angela Lee, composer Liam Wade, and the Alexander String Quartet.

The Hausmann Quartet has performed in venues including Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, Blossom Music Festival, Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Music@Menlo, and Aspen Music Festival. Most recently they held a fellowship appointment at the La Jolla Music Society’s 2010 Summerfest. During 2010-2012 the Hausmann quartet will have a concurrent affiliation sponsored by the La Jolla Music Society as part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and outreach.

The Redlands Chamber Music Society Series continues on Feb. 19 with the Redlands Choral Artists, which will perform under the direction of Jean-Sébastien Vallée. March 18 is the Chamber’s Emerging Artist concert featuring prize-winning concert pianist, Jingfu Peng, a sophomore at Redlands High School.

For ticket, donations or other information, contact Mark Braunstein at (909) 327-6611 or Adriane Gram at (909) 798-9253.

James Ramos Campaigns for San Bernardino County Supervisor

(SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA) – James Ramos announced receiving endorsements from two Redlands City Councilmembers in his campaign for San Bernardino County Supervisor today. With the support of Councilmembers Paul Foster and Bob Gardner, Ramos now has the endorsement of four out of five members of the council.
In a signed endorsement letter, Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Foster and Councilman Bob Gardner stated that Ramos was the most capable candidate to bring strong fiscal policies, stimulate growth in the economy and reestablish the respect and credibility of the County.
Ramos has previously announced endorsements from Redlands that included Mayor Pete Aguilar and Councilman Jon Harrison. In addition to the four members of the Council, Ramos is supported by Redlands Fire Chief, Jeff Frazier, Police Chief Mark Garcia, retired Police Chief Jim Bueermann and the Redlands Police Officers Association.

On December 17, 2011, the Joe Baca Foundation provided holiday meals and distributed toys and bicycles to local children. Local non-profit organizations helped identify families in need. Pictured are Rialto Councilman Joe Baca, Jr.and a recipient of a brand new bike.

By Gary Martin

The Joe Baca Foundation an organization founded by Rialto Councilman Joe Baca, Jr. in 2006.. Has been on a mission to enrich our community through sponsoring community programs such as a Youth Baseball Team, Fitness Clinic, Scholarship Programs, Organized Toy Drives and Turkey Days.

The Joe Baca Foundation has once again shown that their passion is helping sustain and improve the lives of many families that reside in the Inland Empire. On December 17, 2011 The Joe Baca Foundation had a Toy & Bicycle Giveaway.  Treating these youth and their families that were identified by non-profit organizations as being in need.

For these families these Christmas gifts lifted the spirits for both the children and adults who might have not been able to provide toys for their children this year, due to the current economic climate. Many of these families have been worrying more about keeping food, shelter and caring for their children’s basic needs.

The Joe Baca Foundation on this day in addition to distributing toys and bicycles to children, provided holiday meals to these families.

By Donna M. Walker

Dating for a single christian, in many ways is not easy.  For those of you who are walking as close to Christ as you can, know what I am talking about.  Since we are all on different levels in our walk, your date may not be disciplined in some areas as yourself.  This can cause some very uncomfortable situations to occur.  This brings to my mind a date I was on where my date wanted to place his hands on me in areas I felt was a violation to me as a woman of God.  In my spirit I knew this was not right.  There were moments during the date when my date started to say some very enticing things.  This also made me very uncomfortable during our date.  I don’t know about you, but at times I believe we all get lonely for the attention, the touch, the affection, and closeness of the opposite sex.  Satan will use your weak moments for his victory, brothers and sisters in Christ be aware of this.  We are very vulnerable when we have not had a date or relationship for a long period of time.  It does not matter how saved, sanctified, filled with the Holy Ghost, speaking in tongues saint you are, Satan will tempt you in your flesh during most dates.  In God’s word, (I Corth. 10:13) says, “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to Man”, but GOD IS FAITHFUL, who will not suffer you to be tempted above ye are able; but with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it:.

Moments during my date I found myself trying to get my date on track by quoting scripture, reminding him about what God had to say about this.  For a few hours it seemed to work, then our date found itself back into those uncomfortable situations.  Hey! sometimes you have to put your foot down and be “UP FRONT”.  Sometimes we are afraid to hurt feelings, or think we might lose a friendship.  Honesty is and always will be the best policy.  I believe a person will respect you more by letting them know you have limits as a woman or man of God.  We are NOT saved to please man, but to please and walk as close to God as we can.  Don’t compromise or sacrifice to satisfy the flesh of your date or yourself.  There is a heavy price to pay for sin.  Such prices as Grieving the spirit of God,  AIDS, Unexpected pregnancy, STD, etc.  When we sin, we sin not against ourselves, but against God.  Our bodies no longer belong to us, but to God.

Sexual sin is the only sin that affects the body.  Our bodies is the home of the Holy Spirit, that God gave us so He can live within us.  (I Corth. 6:20) say, for ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are Gods.  Mature Christians I want to say to you that “I Love You”, and God loves you too.  I thank God for giving the inspiration to write to you.  We would love to get more responses from you.  We thank those who have call and wrote, your responses are important.  Stay prayerful and be blessed.
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2012) –  The City of San Bernardino, Economic Development Agency, Office of Business Development has two upcoming workshops that focus on Internet-based marketing and strategic planning. Both workshops will be hosted at the Office of Business Development, 201-B N. E. Street, Suite 200, in San Bernardino.

They are:

·         “Strategic Planning for Small Business,” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, presented by Beverly Rubio, owner/president of BAR Strategia, a Riverside-based marketing firm. This presentation will explore the fundamentals of strategic planning and give companies the tools needed to define their business and maintain their competitive edge. For more information about this workshop call 909.963.5026 or register online at www.sbbizresource.com. Registration is $10.

·         “How to Draw a Crowd to Your Business in the Digital Age,” from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18. The workshop, hosted in conjunction with the Inland Empire Women’s Business Center, will focus on how businesses can successfully integrate their web sites into their commercial operations. The seminar will also cover issues such as e-commerce, social networking and web-based applications. For more information about the seminar go to www.iewbc.org, or call 909.890.1242. Registration is free.

“The Office of Business Development is kicking off another year of business workshops designed to help local entrepreneurs,” said Lori Tillery, San Bernardino Economic Development Agency economic development manager. “These workshops provide great resources to the local business community.”

About the City of San Bernardino’s Office of Business Development

The Office of Business Development, a branch of the City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency, was created to promote business recruitment, assist with business retention and provide business resources and information to San Bernardino area businesses and companies. The Office of Business Development is funded by the City of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency. For more information call 909.963.5026, visit www.sbbizresource.com or follow them on Facebook.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.  (Jan. 5, 2012) – Accent Computer Solutions, Inc., a leading information technology service provider in Southern California, was recently hired by nine firms to provide full-service IT planning, management, and support.

Local to the Inland Empire, Accent was hired by Ontario Reign, a ECHL hockey team based in the Ontario, Calif.; Blue Banner Company, produce growers and shippers based in Riverside; Payroll Link, a payroll processing firm in Rancho Cucamonga; California Dump Truck Owners Association based in Upland; Pediatrician Yvonne D’Sylva, MD located in Corona; DC Logistics, a full service logistics and distribution company located in Ontario, Calif.; Pacifica Foods, a custom food processor located in Corona; and Streit & Peters CPA, Inc., a full service CPA firm located in Redlands, Calif. Accent was also hired by All American Mechanical Contractors, Inc., a full service facilities maintenance company located in Brea.

“Accent provides the services of a complete IT department to businesses in a wide variety of industry sectors,” said Marty Kaufman, president of Accent Computer Solutions. “Our company continues to grow as more small and mid-sized businesses realize the benefits of outsourcing their technology functions.”

Accent provides each firm with unlimited user support, strategic technology planning and consulting, systems maintenance and security, problem isolation and resolution, and back up monitoring services, for a flat monthly fee.

About Accent Computer Solutions

Founded in 1987, Accent Computer Solutions, Inc. is a leading information technology solution provider serving a wide spectrum of businesses and organizations in Southern California and across the nation. Accent is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. and also has offices in Riverside, Los Angeles and Orange counties. The company caters to the needs of small to medium-sized businesses, as well as to multi-office, multi-location enterprises. Accent focuses on reducing the cost and risk of information technology by providing proactive IT services, IT outsourcing, network services, cloud computing, business telephone/VoIP, new building and remodel cabling, and wireless solutions. For more information, visit www.TeamAccent.com, or call (909) 481-4368.

Celebrate the life, liberty and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

(San Bernardino, Calif.) The Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches host their 32nd Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast on Monday January 16th, 2012 at the Hilton San Bernardino located at 285 East Hospitality Lane at 7:30 am.

Celebrating the life, liberty and legacy of Dr. King, this year’s event features guest speaker Donzaleigh Abernathy.  An actress and author, Donzaleigh is the daughter of the Rev. Ralph Abernathy, the co-founder of the African American Civil Rights Movement with Dr. King.  Following Dr. King’s assassination, Rev. Abernathy became the president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, as he continued to fight for the civil rights of all Americans.

Donzaleigh authored the history book, “Partners To History, Martin Luther King, Ralph David Abernathy and the Civil Rights Movement.” The book received a nomination as one of the best books of 2004 for young adults by the American Library Association.

For tickets or more information please call 909-474-7036. This event sells out each your, so don’t wait to get your tickets.

 SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.   – (Dec. 19, 2011) – OneNation Media Services, Inc., a local nonprofit organization, in collaboration with San Bernardino Valley College, will launch Community Cinema, a series of free monthly film screenings from the Emmy Awardwinning PBS series, Independent Lens, on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

 The Independent Television Service (ITVS) is publically funded and brings independently produced, high-quality public broadcast and new media programs to local, national and international audiences.

 OneNation Media Services and San Bernardino Valley College, in association with KVCR’s partner station, PBS SoCal, are among just over 100 groups nationwide selected to bring the groundbreaking film series to the public as an education and civic engagement initiative.

 All of the Tuesday evening presentations will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Viewing Room on the campus of San Bernardino Valley College located at 701 South Mount Vernon Avenue. A moderated discussion will follow each screening.

 The goal of Community Cinema is to bring together leading organizations, community members, and public television stations for learning and discussion, and to promote involvement in today’s critical social issues.

 The 2012 schedule begins with DAISY BATES: FIRST LADY OF LITTLE ROCK screening on January 24. It tells the story of Daisy Bates, a complex, unconventional, and largely forgotten heroine of the civil rights movement who led the charge to desegregate the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957.  It will be a great kick-off to Black History month.  The program will be moderated by faculty from San Bernardino Valley College.

 MORE THAN A MONTH will be presented February 28.  This film follows Shukree Hassan Tilgham, a 29-year-old African American filmmaker who goes on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month.

 REVENGE OF THE ELECTRIC CAR will be presented March 27.  This film follows the race to be the first to win the hearts and minds of the public around the world.  It’s not just the next generation of green cars that’s on the line.  It’s the future of the automobile itself.

 HELL AND BACK AGAIN will be presented on April 24.  This film explores what it means to lead men in war, and what it means to come home – injured physically and psychologically – and build a life anew.

 STRONG! will be presented in May.  This film features the life of weightlifter Cheryl Haworth who struggles to defend her champion status as her lifetime weightlifting career inches toward its inevitable end.

 There is no fee to attend the screenings.  Parking is free.  Registration is encouraged but not required.  To register, send an email toinfo@onenationmedia.org.  To inquire about appearing as a guest panelist, contact OneNation Media Services at (909) 657.0578, ext. 1.

About OneNation Media Services, Inc.

OneNation Media Services is a 501(c)(3) California nonprofit corporation dedicated to using multiple media platforms to educate and inspire youth and adults.  The organization is the publisher of Face 2 Face, a monthly magazine written by and about youth residing in Southern California’s Inland communities.  For more information, visit the organization’s website at www.onenationmedia.org or call (90)9)657.0578.

About San Bernardino Valley College

Now celebrating its 85^th anniversary, San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) is a comprehensive community college offering a full range of degrees, transfer programs to four-year institutions, and certificates in a wide range of careers. SBVC is a regional leader in career and technical education with programs in nursing, human services, computer information technology, welding, electrical and dozens more. Weekend, online, evening, short-term and distance learning classes are available along with classes in Big Bear. The SBVC mission is to provide quality education and services that support a diverse community of learners. For more information, visit www.valleycollege.edu or call (909) 384-4400.