Today in Claremont-La Verne: A Claremont College is Named the Best Campus in the U.S.

1. Business Insider named Three Claremont colleges among the top best college campuses in the U.S., with Claremont McKenna taking the top spot. Read the story here.

2. The City of Claremont is hosting its annual summer luau at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Joslyn Center. The event includes tropical mocktails, an island style dinner and live entertainment. Wear your boldest Hawaiian shirt. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance.

3. Tonight’s Architectural Commission Meeting has been cancelled.

4.  It’s free admission for all active-duty military personnel, their immediate family members and veterans Wednesday at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. The garden is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.rsabg.org or call 625-8767 for more details.

5.  Sylvan Learning of Claremont, 971 W. Foothill Blvd. in Claremont, is hosting a free writing hour for students in the 2nd through 5th grade today starting at 1:30 p.m. Reserve your space by calling, 909-621-2483