Canyon Park and Wilderness Preserve openings

At the State of the City meeting tonight officials reported that Canyon Park is about 95% finished, however both the sewer and water lines need pumps, and only Southern California Edison can connect them, and Edison is very busy following the fires that hit the area.

The Wilderness Preserve, however, will likely be open early next week. The city wants to wait until after the predicted rain storms this week, then fix any rutting or other problems caused by the storms before opening the Preserve.

- Brad Haugaard 

Design for Satoru Tsuneishi Park

Here is the layout for Satoru Tsuneishi Park, on the south side of Chick-fil-A. Details. Construction should begin in two months. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Fun-loving Travis is both playful and cuddly

Adorable and friendly Travis is ready to fill your home with laughter and fun!

Travis is a fun-loving, affectionate two-year-old Lab/Pit mix who is ready to find his forever home. Weighing around 65 pounds, Travis is the perfect blend of playful energy and cuddly sweetness. He loves nothing more than spending time with his people, whether it’s going on long walks, playing with his favorite squeaky toys, or curling up on the couch for some well-deserved belly rubs.

Travis is a smart and eager-to-please guy who enjoys learning new tricks and exploring the world around him. He will thrive in a home with an active individual or family who can match his playful spirit. Older children would be a great fit for his enthusiastic and loving nature.

Travis is patiently waiting for someone to give him the love he deserves. If you’re looking for a loyal companion to bring joy and excitement into your life, come meet Travis—you just might find your new best friend.

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

Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 2:00 – 5:00. For those who prefer, adoption appointments are available daily from 10:30 – 1:30 and can be scheduled online. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org.

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.  

 

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

- Brad Haugaard 

A Moment in Monrovia History: North Ivy Avenue around 1910

Here is North Ivy Avenue around 1910. From the Myron Hotchkiss 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

Make light-up Valentine’s Day cards at the library, Feb. 12

Make LED, light-up Valentine’s Day cards Wednesday, Feb. 12, 3 to 4 p.m., in the Youth Services Area at the Library. Open to ages 5 to 11.

- Brad Haugaard

Intro vocal lesson at library, Feb. 14

Beginner Vocal Class at the Library. Learn vocal exercises and simple songs in an introductory lesson for adults and teens 16 and older. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 to 3 p.m., in the Community Room. Offered in partnership with Monrovia Music Academy. Register here by Feb. 14.

- Brad Haugaard 

City asking for comments on planned three-home development in north Monrovia

Project location and area, north of Hillcrest off of Highland Place.

Project plan.

The city is asking for comments on a plan to build three homes and add a flood control basin at 347 Highland Place, on hillside property north of Hillcrest . An environmental study for the proposed Hillside Subdivision at 347 Highland Place will be available for review starting Monday, Feb. 10. The project would subdivide 7.8 acres into four parcels, build three single-family homes, and add a flood control basin. You can see the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration here or at the City Hall Planning Division through March 12. Submit written comments by 5 p.m. that day by ground mail (Attn: Planning Division, 415 S Ivy Ave., CA 91016) or by email  at planning@monroviaca.gov.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Canyon Park gets new sign

This new sign has been installed at the entryway to Monrovia Canyon Park. However, the park isn't open yet.

- Brad Haugaard

Poetry night at Monrovia High Feb. 20

Monrovia High Humanities Academy invites all ages to read poetry or just attend a coffee house on Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. in Room 210 at the High School. Priority given to original works. Minimum $5 donation at the door. Details and poem submission here.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Parks, Wilderness, & Recreation Foundation fundraiser Feb. 20

A Monrovia Parks, Wilderness, & Recreation Foundation fundraiser will be held Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at BJ’s (400 E Huntington Dr., Arcadia). Dine in, order online, or take out. Use code FEB088 for online orders. BJ’s will donate 20% of food and beverage sales to the foundation.

- Brad Haugaard

Clothing drive to benefit high school music programs, Feb. 8 and 22

Monrovia High School’s “Out with the Old” Clothing Drive is accepting gently used scarves, gloves, sweaters/coats, jeans/leggings, shorts/skirts, purses, textiles, blankets, handbags, wallets, shoes, bedding and linens to benefit the  Musical Arts programs. Drop off at the teacher’s parking lot (845 S Madison) on Feb. 8 or Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations must be in 13-gallon trash bags.

- Brad Haugaard

Black History Month events scheduled

In collaboration with the Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association, the city will host these events to mark Black History Month:

• Children’s Art Festival: Thursday, Feb. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center (119 W Palm)
• Ina The Sunshine Storyteller with arts and crafts: Saturday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Library (321 S Myrtle)
• Annual Soul Food Luncheon: Sunday, Feb. 23 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Community Center (119 W Palm)

- Brad Haugaard

Special Windstorm Cleanup Completed

City crews have finished their special windstorm cleanup and are moving on to new projects. If you have additional green waste put it in green waste barrels on regular trash days. If you have large amounts, spread it over multiple collection days.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia schools open house schedule

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

~ Receive this open house schedule:

• Canyon Early Learning Center - Thursday, March 27; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy - Tuesday, April 22; 5:30  - 7:00 p.m.
• Mayflower Elementary School - Thursday, April 17; 6 - 7:30 p.m.
• Monroe Elementary School - Tuesday, April 15; 6 - 7:30 p.m.
• Plymouth Elementary School - Tuesday, March 18; 5:15 - 7 p.m.
• Wild Rose School of Creative Arts - Tuesday, April 8; 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
• Clifton Middle School - Friday, April 25; 6 - 8 p.m.
• Santa Fe CSMS - Tuesday, March 25; 6 - 8 p.m.
• Monrovia High School - Wednesday, March 19; 6 - 8 p.m.
• Canyon Oaks HS/Mt. Park School - Monday, March 24; 5:30 - 7 p.m.

~ Consider recognizing February as Black History Month and Career and Technical Education Month. It will also consider recognizing Feb. 3-7 as National School Counseling Week.

- Brad Haugaard

Dinner at K-Chicken and Beer

Dinner at K-Chicken and Beer, near the theater on the east side of Myrtle. Got the Rose Tteokbokki (no, I can’t pronounce it, but it contains “rice cake, fish cake, Korean pork sausage, onions & green onions blended in creamy & spicy sauce”) for $20.95 and a happy hour beer for $5.95. Excellent! Loved the spicy sauce. 

- Brad Haugaard