July 4 Parade -- Highland's Independence Day Parade steps off at 9 a.m. on Baseline and goes west from Palm Avenue to Cunningham Street, Highland. (909) 824-4073.

Jewelry show -- The “original classic” International Gem & Jewelry Show through July 6 at the Pasadena Convention Center, (301) 294-1640 or www.intergem.com

City Council regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the Donahue Council Chambers.

Alzheimer's support group -- Somerford Place, Redlands, offers free monthly caregiver support groups for those who are caring for someone with memory loss at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. Free care is provided for your loved one during that time. (909) 793-9500.

Catch the Reading Bug -- School-age children and free family events, 6 p.m. at Highland Sam J. Racadio Library. Program:  Catch the Rhythm Bug - One World Rhythm. (909) 425-4700.

Digital graphics pioneer -- April Greiman will give a rare guest presentation at The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. (909) 915-2100.

Teen Reading event -- Thursdays (until 8/14) at 4 p.m. at the new Highland Sam J. Racadio Library. 7863 Central Avenue. Program: Design Your Own Henna Tattoos. (909) 425-4700.

Public Nuisance Hearing Board regular meeting, 4 p.m., in the Donahue Council Chambers.

Community Trails Committee regular meeting, 5 p.m., in the Donahue Council Chambers.

Chamber Mixer -- Arrowhead Credit Union Park - Inland Empire 66ers. All-you-can-eat BBQ at 5:30 p.m. Inland Empire 66ers vs. Modesto Nuts at 7:05 p.m. $13.50 per person. (909) 824-4073.

Grapes & Gourmet -- The 21st annual Grapes & Gourmet, a wine and food festival, will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the County Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino. (909) 384-5426.

Corvettes West -- Corvettes West Big Bear Bash will be through July 13 in Big Bear Lake. Contact Joanne Bailey (909) 862-3848 for more information on the Big Bear event.