Monrovia Is Again Finalist in All-America City Award

City Manager Dylan Feik reports that Monrovia has been named a finalist for the All-America City Award for the second consecutive year by the National Civic League. This year's application focuses on “Strengthening Democracy through Local Action and Innovation,” and highlights initiatives such as the Monrovia Area Partnership, KGEM-TV, and City Hall School Tours in partnership with the Monrovia Unified School District.

- Brad Haugaard

Saturday Easter Egg Hunt Canceled - Rain Predicted

Easter Egg Hunt and Healthy Kids Day canceled. Rain expected.

- Brad Haugaard

Set for Life Sponsoring Planetarium Trip, May 2, and Love Life Celebration, May 4

On May 2 and May 4, SET for LIFE - a volunteer  organization to help African Americans and people of color live healthier, happier, and longer lives - will, on May 2, sponsor a trip for seniors 80 and older to Griffith Park Planetarium with a restaurant lunch, and then, on May 4, will sponsor 2nd Love LIFE celebration, a family event with live performances, a DJ, dance floor, miniature golf, rock climbing, arts and crafts, food trucks and dessert.

The bus pick-up for the planetarium trip is 9:30 a.m., May 2, at Second Baptist Church Monrovia (925 S. Shamrock). Details and registration here. 

The Love LIFE celebration will be held May 4, 2-6 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 925 S Shamrock. Details and tickets here. 

For further information email info@setforlifenews.org or call 408-8245.

- Brad Haugaard

Coffee Is a Quick Learner, Goofball - And Adorable, Too!

Happy-go-lucky Coffee is an adorable six-month-old pit bull mix puppy sure to make every day start with a smile!

This smart guy is ready to move to the head of a training class - he is an expert on numerous training cues, and he learns new things very quickly. He is eager to please and loves a treat- great motivators for additional training!

Coffee has spent some time in a foster home and got along well with the other dog in the home. He is very sociable with people of all ages, too. In fact, he seems to thrive on attention!

He recently got to have an adventure with the Pasadena Humane mobile outreach team at an adoption event. He loves going on walks, splashing in puddles and being a lovable goofball.

We’re buzzing about Coffee- we're sure you will be, too!

Coffee and all other dogs over 6 months old can be adopted for only $25 during Pasadena Humane’s Love is Blooming promotion from April 4 – 14!

The normal adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.

All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.

New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Daily adoption appointments can be scheduled online. New adoption appointments are released every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 2:00 – 5:00.

Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.

- Brad Haugaard

Daughter of Monrovia's Pottenger Sanatorium Dies at Age 94

Margaret Pottenger, 94, the daughter of  the founder of the Monrovia's historic Pottenger Sanatorium, died March 12 of this year in Tustin, California. Margaret Pottenger was the daughter of Francis M. Pottenger, whose sanatorium, now gone, treated tuberculosis patients in north Monrovia. Details.

A Moment in Monrovia History: At the Monrovia Airport in 1938

Monrovia Airport January 24, 1938. North end of field. Fairchild KR21, Kinner K-5 100 H.P.NC-209V, Ralph Wiggins. Al Blackburn in plane, Lillian Irwin and Cookie Ed Cook. From the Gary Boen collection. See full details here.

For more historic photos and papers, see the Monrovia Historical Society’s complete Legacy Project collection here. Learn more about the Monrovia Historical Society here.

- Brad Haugaard

Free Play Video Gaming at Library Thursday, March 28

Video Game Free Play Thursday, March 28, at the library. Video gaming on a big screen from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., featuring a Nintendo Switch with various multiplayer games for children aged 6-11. Adults must accompany their children. No sign-up necessary. For information contact: jtuszynski@ci.monrovia.ca.us, 256-8274.

- Brad Haugaard

LEGO Free Play at Library Saturday, March 30

LEGO Free Play, Saturday March 30, 1 to 3 p.m. at Library. For children 2-12 can build and play with LEGO materials. Adults must stay and engage with their children throughout event. No registration required. For more information contact: jtuszynski@ci.monrovia.ca.us, 256-8274.

- Brad Haugaard

Teen Makerspace Wednesday, March 27, at Library

Teen Makerspace, Wednesday, March 27, in the Teen Area of the Library. For students grades 6-12, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Resources include supplies for creating zines, friendship bracelets, pins, buttons, and more, along with tech exploration like coding with Sphero Mini Bots and 3D design and printing. Drop-in attendance is allowed, registration not necessary. For information contact: acarey@ci.monrovia.ca.us, 256-8274.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Guild Tea to Benefit Children's Hospital

Tea for Children's Hospital, sponsored by the Monrovia Guild of Children's Hospital. Tickets available here.

- Brad Haugaard

Free Watercolor Painting Class March 27

- Brad Haugaard

Kingdom of Caid Tournament in Recreation Park

 

The Kingdom of Caid, of the Society for Creative Anachronism, is holding its "Martial Consort’s Champion for Her Majesty Mercedes Eirnyardóttir," today (Saturday), at Recreation Park. The Barony of Angels, which includes Monrovia, is hosting the event.

Participants told me the society was founded in Berkeley, California, as an outgrowth of a themed birthday party. The party-goers had so much fun they just kept it going, and now it's a worldwide organization. The focus is on recreating the Middle Ages, but, as one participant told me, the Middle Ages "as we would like them to be." In other words, with flush toilets.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia High Students Going to Washington D.C. for Computer Coding Challenge

At its next meeting (agenda here )the Monrovia Board of Education will ...

~ Consider approving an April 9 field trip to Washington D.C. for three Monrovia High School students for the Congressional App Challenge, "House of Code," Invitational in Washington, D.C., from April 9 to 12 to demonstrate their app, showcase their computer coding skills and network with government officials and tech industry leaders. Details. 

~ Receive these schools' open house schedule:

• Canyon Early Learning Center - Thursday, March 28; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy - Tuesday, April 23; 6 to 7 p.m.
• Wild Rose School of Creative Arts - Tuesday, April 16; 6 - 7:30 p.m.
• Canyon Oaks HS/Mt. Park School - Thursday, April 11; 6 to 7 p.m.

- Brad Haugaard

Dog Adoption Event at Monrovia Petsmart

Dog adoption event with Pasadena Humane Society at Petsmart Monrovia (745 W Huntington)11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 23. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Free Cinematography Workshop March 27

KGEM-TV is offering a free Cinematography Workshop by Director of Photography, Monty Rowan, who will analyze, shot by shot, scenes from A list movies he has worked on as an A camera operator, 2nd Unit DP and DP.  RSVP - limited space.

- Brad Haugaard