Rancho Roundup: November 20-26, 2024 🍇📅

This week’s edition highlights events, businesses, and a piece of Rancho’s winemaking history. Whether you are planning holiday outings or looking to support local businesses, there’s plenty to explore. Dive in and discover what’s happening this week!

Rancho Cucamonga’s Winemaking Legacy

In the early 1900s, Rancho Cucamonga’s Cucamonga Valley was a global winemaking powerhouse. Spanning over 20,000 acres, it was one of the largest wine-growing regions in the world, rivaling today’s most renowned wine areas. At its peak, vineyards stretched along the San Gabriel Mountains, producing wine that defined the era. However, by the mid-20th century, suburban development and changing consumer tastes pushed the valley into obscurity, leaving behind just a fraction of its original vineyards.

Today, a revival is underway, led by winemakers who value the valley’s historic vines and unique terroir. These vineyards, many planted over a century ago by Italian immigrants, include own-rooted vines that survived the phylloxera pest due to the region’s sandy-loam soil and dry conditions. Organic farming has thrived here for decades, aligning with the philosophies of modern vintners drawn to Cucamonga’s resilience and legacy.

At the heart of this renaissance is Joseph Filippi Winery and Vineyards, which has been growing grapes since 1922. Now operated by the fifth generation of the Filippi family, the winery continues to honor Cucamonga’s winemaking traditions while embracing innovation. The battle against encroaching development continues, but Joseph Filippi Winery and others remain steadfast in preserving Rancho Cucamonga’s winemaking heritage.

Heard it through the grapevine!

November 20-November 26, 2024 Events

🌿 The Gathering: Shop for unique handcrafted items and fresh produce at The Gathering, a farmers & craft market on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 10 am to 2:30 pm at Victoria Gardens on South Main Street. Support local artisans and small businesses while enjoying the outdoor market atmosphere!

🏃 Victoria Gardens Run Club: Join the Victoria Gardens Run Club for a fun and active evening on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 pm. Meet at the Lululemon store in Victoria Gardens and connect with runners of all levels. It’s a great way to stay fit while cultivating community through movement!

🧠 Country Trivia Night at Haven City Market: Test your knowledge with Country Trivia Night on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 pm. Please register to secure a reservation and enjoy a fun-filled evening to see how much you know about all things country! 

🗣️ English Conversation Club: Join an engaging meetup on Friday, Nov. 22 at 4 pm at the Rancho Cucamonga Library. This session offers a chance to improve English skills while sharing and learning about worldwide cultural traditions. Connect with the community in a welcoming environment!

🐂 Professional Bull Riding Meet & Greet at Haven City Market: Meet professional bull riders at this unique event on Friday, Nov. 22, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Enjoy this special opportunity to connect with athletes and learn more about the world of bull riding.

💃 Salsa Dancing Class at Haven City Market: Spice up your Saturday night with a salsa dancing class on Nov. 23, 2024, from 6 pm to 7 pm at Haven City Market. Bring a partner or come solo and learn some new moves just in time for the holiday season!

🎧 Latin Night with DJ Kidd B at Haven City Market: Dance the night away on Nov. 23, 2024, from 7 pm to 10 pm at Haven City Market. DJ Kidd B will spin the hottest Latin hits, creating a vibrant atmosphere perfect for a night out.

Business Spotlights

💪Training with Britt: Brittany Romo has been a certified personal trainer for 5 years. She competes in bodybuilding and has been in an athletic setting for most of her life. Brittany holds a BA in psychology and uses her degree to help her clients develop mental skills and strategies to increase their overall athletic performance, better understand the mental barriers that often present themselves when trying to lose weight, and better their overall mental health over time. She focuses on weight loss guidance, body recomposition, and bodybuilding preparation. She has worked with clients of all ages but primarily works with women ages 20-60. Brittany aims to help her clients develop a growth mindset, become more confident, and fall in love with the process, not just the outcome.

🍪Katie’s Kandy Shoppe: Katie is a self-taught baker whose small business was established in 2020. She offers a variety of sweet treats for every occasion, from dipped treats to beautiful cakes. Her Kandy table setups make every occasion extra sweet.

🧖‍♀️Uncommon Esthetics LLC, owned by Desiree, has been delighting clients with exceptional beauty services for four years. After relocating to Rancho Cucamonga, Desiree is eager to build lasting relationships with new and returning clients. Specializing in eyelash extensions, lash lifts, and rejuvenating facials, Uncommon Esthetics LLC is dedicated to enhancing the natural beauty of every individual. To celebrate this new chapter, first-time clients can enjoy an exclusive 40% discount on their initial service. Desiree looks forward to contributing to the beauty community in Rancho Cucamonga and providing a truly remarkable experience for all.

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