Today in Claremont-La Verne: La Verne Hosts Family Festival and Farmers Market

1. The Old Town La Verne Family Festival and Farmers Market is Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on D Street and Third Street, south of Bonita Avenue in La Verne. Call (909) 596-8706 for more information.

2. Mrs. Nelson’s Toy & Book Shop, 1030 Bonita Ave., La Verne hosts “Brilliant Books for Boys,” a book club geared for readers ages 10 to 14 on Thursday at 5 p.m. There will also be a barbecue with guest authors.

3. Looking for a home in the Claremont-La Verne area? Check out area real estate listings here. 

4. Looking for a job in or around the Claremont-La Verne area? Check out our jobs listings page.

5. It’s free admission for all active-duty military personnel, their immediate family members and veterans Thursday 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.