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Save the Date
  Mark your calendar! Pomona College invites classes ending in 3 and 8 back for Alumni Weekend 2008 on May 2-4, 2008.

Weekend activities begin on Friday, May 2 at 8 a.m., and continue through Sunday, May 4 at noon.

The 50th Reunion Class of 1958 begins their festivities on Thursday afternoon, May 1.
 
Where to Stay
  Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel
$99/night plus tax; Club Room: $112/night plus tax
Located less than one mile from the Ontario International Airport and just eight miles from campus, the hotel has 164 guest rooms, a heated outdoor lap pool and whirlpool, and a restaurant. To make reservations, call 1-800-582-2946 and mention "Pomona College Alumni Weekend" to get the discounted rate. To request complimentary 24-hour airport pick-up from Ontario International Airport when you arrive, use the Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel phone located just outside baggage claim.

Sheraton Suites Fairplex in Pomona
$124/night plus tax; Triple: $134-$144/night plus tax
Located nine miles west of the Ontario International Airport and just four miles from campus, this all-suite hotel features 247 two-room suites. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, heated outdoor pool, restaurant and lounge. To make your reservation, call 1-888-627-8074 and mention "Pomona College Alumni Weekend" to get the discounted rate. Those flying into the Ontario Airport should make advance reservations for airport pick-up by calling Sheraton Reservations at 909-622-2220.

Doubletree Hotel Ontario Airport
$99/night plus tax
Located 3 minutes from the Ontario International Airport and just eight miles from campus, the newly renovated Doubletree Hotel Ontario Airport has 484 over-sized guestrooms. Hotel amenities include a pool, restaurant and fitness center.  To make reservations, call 1-800-222-TREE (8733) or 909-937-0900 and mention "Pomona College Alumni Weekend" to get the discounted rate. To request complimentary 24-hour airport pick-up from Ontario International Airport when you arrive, use the courtesy phone located in baggage claim or call 909-937-0900 when you arrive.
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The number of rooms in each block is limited, so we encourage making early reservations. All hotels will require a credit card to hold your reservation but will not charge your card until your stay. Check-in time is no earlier than 3 p.m. Complimentary scheduled shuttle service will be provided to and from campus on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Alumni Weekend for those staying at the two Sheraton hotels only. For more information, check the schedule when you arrive on campus.

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Directions to Pomona College
  Pomona College is located in Claremont, California, 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, and is easily accessible by car, plane, or rail.

By Car
Except from Pasadena or the San Fernando Valley, take I-10 to Indian Hill Boulevard, Exit 47. From Orange County, take the Orange Freeway (Route 57) to I-10 east. From the Long Beach area, take the San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) or the Long Beach Freeway (I-710) to I-10 east.

Exit at Indian Hill Boulevard, drive north one mile to Bonita Avenue, turn right, and travel three blocks to College Avenue. The Seaver House is located on the northeast corner of College and Bonita Avenues.

From Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley, take the Foothill Freeway (I-210) east to Towne Avenue. Turn right onto Towne, traveling south approximately 1.6 miles to Bonita Avenue. Turn left onto Bonita and travel 1.3 miles to College Avenue. The Seaver House is located on the northwest corner of College and Bonita Avenues.

There is free parking available at various locations throughout campus and on the adjacent streets surrounding the College. For those driving, we recommend you enter the campus from College Avenue, heading east on Bonita Avenue. The road ends in front of the Seaver Theatre, and large parking lots are located on either side of the theatre.

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By Plane
We recommend flying into Ontario International Airport (ONT), which is less crowded than Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and closer to campus. Ontario is served by most major airlines and all major car rental agencies. A cab ride to Claremont takes 20 minutes and costs approximately $25.

If flying into LAX, you may take a commuter flight to Ontario, rent a car, or take a shuttle van to Claremont. Allow an hour and a half to two hours driving time during peak times.

Super Shuttle, a 24-hour express shuttle to Claremont, costs $43 from LAX and $20 from Ontario; additional passengers cost $9 each. For reservations, call (909) 428-6600.

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From Downtown Los Angeles by Rail
The Los Angeles area Metrolink serves the city of Claremont with a station two blocks from the campus. Once at the Claremont Metrolink station, walk east one block to College Avenue, then north on College Avenue for two blocks to Bonita Avenue. The Seaver House is located on the northwest corner of College and Bonita Avenues. Call Metrolink at (800) 371-LINK for a schedule.

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