Good morning, San Bernardino.

Inland Empire communities will celebrate November with Veterans Day ceremonies, tree lightings—parades and food drives as local groups prepare to help neighbors.

Residents in cities like San Bernardino, Moreno Valley and Colton will enjoy vibrant farmers markets and festive gatherings that highlight the season of gratitude and giving back.

Gerald Gaitan is a longtime artist from San Bernardino who fell in love with drawing as a child and built a career sharing his work, mentoring students, and connecting with animation legends such as Joe Barbera.

He worked as a groundskeeper for 20 years before retiring — his path inspires local youth to keep pursuing art.

The National Park Service will open more than 400 parks free of charge on November 11 to honor veterans, inviting San Bernardino residents to explore parks such as Joshua Tree and Mojave National Preserve.

The San Bernardino County Library announced that the Ani-Makerspace at the Fontana Lewis Library and Technology Center now offers hands-on creative classes in animation, robotics and storytelling in partnership with Garner Holt Education Through Imagination.

The workshops available to children, teens and families develop STEAM skills with Wednesday sessions for teens and Saturday sessions for adults.