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Becky Shevlin's Monrovia Events Calendar

October

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 15– October 15 Hispanic Heritage MonthItalian American Heritage Month National Fire Prevention Month; Fire Prevention Week Oct 8th – 14th

Friends of the Monrovia Public Library Annual Bookmark Contest All ages are invited to participate in the Annual Friends Bookmark Contest with all submissions due by Saturday, October 14, 2023. Get creative and share your love of books, reading, the library, and your community by designing a unique piece of art for the contest. Visit www.monrovialibrary.org for more information or to download the application. Winners will be notified Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Tue 3
USC Arcadia Hospital Presents

Thu 5
Monrovia Reads Across Monrovia in Local Classrooms; www.monroviareads.org

Sat 7
Free Mulch and Compost (SORRY RESERVATIONS FILLED); Monrovia Public Works Yard600 S. Mountain 8 am – Noon; Reservations MUST be made by calling (626)932-5574 or Emailing – jhadden@ci.monrovia.ca.us ; Bring – your ID or Athens Bill; sturdy container and a shovel; no plastic bags allowed.

Monrovia Association of Fine Arts’ Art in the Park, Art Festival and Chalkfest; MonroviaLibrary Park; 10 am – 5 pm; Artists Register by May 1 for a 25% discount to show and demonstrate your works of art at this year's Art in the Park Show and Chalkfest. Artist Registration click here - LINK

Monrovia Community Services Community Meeting; learn about our new City Park, shareyour ideas, and ask questions. 1111 Encino Avenue, (behind Chick-fil-a) Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call (626)256-8246. You can also email Heather Gibson at hgibson@ci.monrovia.ca.us to send in comments or feedback.

USC Arcadia Hospital Crystal Ball 2023 will return to Pasadena Convention Center! This34th celebration will honor Heiner Vogelbach. 5:30 – 10 pm. More information, go to LINK OR LINK

Sun 8
Pasadena Humane Wildlife Day! This FREE all-ages event features a vendor marketplacewhere you can shop for wildlife-themed goodies, an interactive craft space for kids, educational wildlife talks, giveaways, and so much more. You’ll also get to meet ambassador animals from a variety of local wildlife organizations and learn more about the wild animals cared for at Pasadena Humane. 11 am – 2 pm LINK

Mon 9
Columbus Day

Thu 12
Monrovia Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Seven Gables Real Estate, 326 S Myrtle Ave,Monrovia; 12 Noon – 1 pm; more information contact Chamber (626)358-1159

Fri 13
Monrovia Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Let’s Go Hair; 328 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia3:30 PM - 4:30 PM; more information contact Chamber (626)358-1159

Sat 14
Monrovia Old Town Fall Festival, - Come join in on fun family activities – Fall Crafts;Trackless Train and Hay Rides ($2 per person for Train and Hay Rides); Photo Opportunities; Merchant Sales and Specials; Monrovia Fire Dept Open House 10 am – 2 pm. Pet Costume Parade at 12:30 pm at Library Park; Information call (626)256-8246

VFW Post 2070 BBQ! Join the VFW Post 2070 for BBQ Floyd's; 3 p.m. at the VFW hall,825 S Magnolia Ave in Monrovia! Don't miss out on great food and fun raffles! Make sure you purchase a $20 donation ticket to reserve your plate, you can do so by calling the VFW at 626-359-9998 directly or Floyd at 626-660-6823.

Monrovia Rotary Club Casino Night, Monrovia Community Center 119 W Palm Ave;6 – 10 pm; get tickets here LINK

Wed 18
Monrovia Community Garden presents a “Winter Veggies Worknight”; Join us on the cornerof Colorado and Magnolia as we get our hands dirty planting winter veggies and learning about how to have a successful cool season garden. All ages welcome; free and open to all. 5pm to 7pm

Thu 19
Monrovia Chamber Ribbon Cutting for 805 Highland Boutique. 112 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia4 – 5 pm; more information contact Chamber (626)358-1159

Monrovia Public Library Women Veterans Event – Veterans Paint & Sip; Monrovia Library321 S Myrtle Ave Story Room. Join in on an evening of creative fun, creating your own masterpiece all while sipping on a variety of wines. Open to military service members, veterans, and their friends. Ages 21 and older only. Space is limited and registration is required. Reserve your spot on the Library events calendar www.monrovialibrary.org

Fri 20
Community Day at Citrus College; 10 am – 12:30 pm; Please RSVP by Oct 18 by calling(626)914-8825 or email to foundation@citruscollege.edu

Sat 21
Hot Rods Forever Car Show; S. Myrtle Ave in Monrovia Old Town; 9 am- 3 pm

Sun 22
Monrovia Guild CHLA Annual Fundraising Luncheon “Happiness is.. 75 Years of Giving”Embassy Suites Hotel, 211 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; 11 am; great fun in supporting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles come visit our Boutique, Wine Grab, Silent Auction, and Raffle Prizes, purchase tickets here www.monroviaguild4chla.org

Monrovia Association of Fine Arts, Artist Alley Reception, Monrovia Community Center,119 W Palm Ave; 2 pm

Centre Stage “Better Together 2023” Gala Cabaret, Centre Stage Studio Lot, 2640 S MyrtleAve, Unit 9, Monrovia; 4-8 pm; tickets online LINK

children 10
and under $20; Adults $40; Information contact Keely Milliken (626)297-4758; centrestateinc@yahoo.com; www.centrestageinc.com

Mon 23
GoMonrovia Expansion Bilingual Workshop // Spanish Translation - To learn more and askquestions, join us Monday, October 23, 2023, 5 pm at the Community Center. Refreshments will be provided! Register through the link here. LINK

Thu 26
Monrovia Arcadia Duarte Halloween Mega Mixer; MODA at Monrovia Station 228 WPomona Ave.,Monrovia; 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PDT; Fees/Admission Limited space available. Pre-register to secure your attendance! $10 Chamber Members $15 Non Members LINK More information contact Chambe (626)358-1159

Sat 28
33RD Annual Make a Difference Day; Volunteer Center of SGV celebratesNational Make a Difference Day – meet first at Monrovia Library Park (Bandshell side) Registration 7- 8 am; Event at various locations 8 am to Noon; meet back at Park for free lunch. For more information and to register, contact (626)256-8187 or (626)774-1105 or go to www.vcsgv.org

Sat 28
SGV Habitat “Raise the Roof” a Black Tie Gala, at the NOOR, 300 E Colorado Blvd.,Pasadena; 6-10 pm further information, tickets and sponsorships, contact Shannon Castro at scastro@sgvhabitat.org website - www.sgvhabitat.org

Tue 31
Halloween

SAVE THE DATE Monrovia Halloween Spooktacular 3 - 6 pm Library Park and MonroviaOld Town; Old Town Monrovia closed from Olive Avenue to Foothill Blvd for Trick or Treating in Old Town. Library; See backside of Fall Activity Guide for more information or contact Monrovia Community Services (626)256-8246

November

National Native American Heritage Month Monrovia March 5, 2024, Election Nomination Period November 13 – December 8

Centrestage Presents “The Little Mermaid” Performances Thu – Sat Nov 11 2 pm & 7 pm Sun Nov 12 3 pm; Fri Nov 17 7 pm; Sat Nov 18 2 pm and 7 pm IFGF Church LINK call Keely Milliken Cell 626-297-4758; email – centrestageinc@yahoo.com

Sierra Madres Playhouse Presents “A USO Christmas Show” Nov 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2023 Sierra Madre Playhouse Sierra Madre Playhouse's Patsy Cline, Cori Cable Kidder, returns for her own original WWII-era military-themed holiday concerts! Fans of Always...Patsy Cline (2015) and A Patsy Cline Holiday Concert (2022) won't want to miss Cori performing military and holiday classics of the 40s in these USO-style concert performances, with live musical accompaniment by Sean Paxton on piano and a 3-piece band. (TeenTix passholders are welcome at this production! Teens ages 13- 19, learn more about how to get $5 tickets to arts events like A USA Christmas Show here LINK ) Buy Tickets here LINK

Sat 4
California Native Plant Society, San Gabriel Mountains Chapter Native Plant SaleMonrovia Historical Museum, 742 E Lemon, Monrovia. A good variety of reasonably priced California native plants and wildflower seeds appropriate for gardens in the Los Angeles basin will be available, including plants for attracting birds and butterflies to your home garden. Knowledgeable chapter members will be on hand to answer questions. 9 am – 2 pm LINK

Monrovia Community Garden presents “We Can Pickle That!” 303 W. Colorado Blvd,Monrovia; this hands on pickling workshop will show you how to make various brines for your veggies and a new appreciation for all things pickled. Led by Kristin Ritzau and Mark Lewis;9 – 11 am . Limited space and $25 supply fee. RSVP to info@monroviacommunitygarden.org to save your spot. Questions? Inquire at info@monroviacommunitygarden.org

10th Annual Monrovia O2breathe Walk! Registration now open! Join the PulmonaryHypertension Association (PHA) at the Monrovia Public Library in Monrovia. The national O2breathe walks bring pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients, caregivers, families and health care providers together to raise funds for PHA’s various programs and services. The walk is free to attend, and all funds raised benefit PHA programs that support the pulmonary hypertension (PH) community. Please consider a minimum $25 donation. Visit the 10th annual Monrovia O2breathe Walk webpage to register as an individual or form or join a team. Check-in opens at 8 am and the walk starts at 9 am - See Registration link on next page – LINK

Monrovia Area Partnership Edu Community Meeting “Addressing Vacant Properties”Monrovia Library Community Room, 321 S. Myrtle, 11 am – 1 pm. Information (626)932-5563; www.monroviaareapartnership.com

Thu 9
Monrovia Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Divas in Power, 122 E Walnut St, Ste C, Monrovia,4 – 5 pm, more information call Chamber 358-1159

Fri 10
Monrovia City Offices closed in honor of Veterans Day

Sat 11
Veterans Day; Allied Veterans Council Veterans Day Observance Ceremony; MonroviaLibrary Park, 321 S. Myrtle Ave; 11 am

Mon 13
Monrovia Community Services, Holiday Home Decorating Contest Applications available8 am at Community Center 119 W Palm Ave; see Page 31 of the Fall Activity Guide for more information application and questions, contact (626)256-8246

Thu 16
SAVE THE DATE Monrovia Thankful & Grateful Event and Tree Lighting in Library Park;5 pm information contact Monrovia Community Services (626)256-8246

Fri 17
Monrovia Community Prayer Breakfast; Courtyard by Marriott; 8 am; information contactMonrovia Chamber of Commerce (626)358-1159

Sat 18
Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association Fundraising Gala; 6 – 11 pmTickets available here LINK for information please call Barbara Gholar (626)932-5512 or email bgholar5@gmail.com

Mon 20
– Fri 24 MUSD Local Recess and Thanksgiving Holiday; all sites closed.

Wed 22
– Sun 26 Monrovia Association of Fine Arts “Chalksgiving” an at-home virtual Chalk Fest! Freechalk and restaurant gift card prizes. For more information contact Christine Geltz (626)983-0560 christine@monroviafinearts.org or go to www.monroviafinearts.org

Thu 23
Thanksgiving

Fri 24
Black Friday – local retail events TBA

Sat 25
Small Business Saturday – local retail events TBA

Thu 30
Monrovia Community Garden presents “Poplars, Redbuds, and Oaks Oh My: A MonroviaTree Workshop”; 303 W. Colorado Blvd. Join Giangelo Leos, arborist educator and tree care extraordinaire, on an exploration of the right trees for Monrovia & how to care for them; great for all learning levels; free and open to all. 7 - 8:30 pm; Questions? Inquire at info@monroviacommunitygarden.org