- Brad Haugaard
Drunk driving program simulates crash in front of Monrovia High
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: 1906 school picture at Orange Avenue School
A 1906 school picture at Orange Avenue School, now Colorado Boulevard. Click to enlarge picture. From the Steve Baker 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
Happy Easter, Monrovia!
So now it’s Easter Sunday, and picking up where we left off on Good Friday (see here), our model of the tomb where Jesus was laid on Friday is now – amazingly! – empty.
We can see Jesus’ shroud lying empty in the tomb, and the Roman soldiers who were so diligently guarding it to make sure that disciples did not steal the body, are out cold.
But where is Jesus?
That’s what we asked our children when they woke up in the morning to find this scene.
They searched around the living room until finally, There he is! up on the fireplace mantle.
He has risen!
Indeed He has.
Happy Easter, Monrovia!
- Brad Haugaard
Introductory electric guitar lesson May 3
An introductory electric guitar lesson will be held in the Community Room at the Library on Saturday, May 3, 2 to 3 p.m. Participants will learn easy chords and simple songs; instruments provided but attendees may bring their own. Registration required, here.
- Brad Haugaard
Game night for adults, April 25
Game Night for Adults in the Library Community Room on Friday, April 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Board games, puzzles, and Nintendo Switch games, or bring your own game. For adults 18 and older.
- Brad Haugaard
Easter egg hunt in Recreation park tomorrow, April 19
There will be an Easter egg hunt tomorrow, Saturday, April 19, at Recreation Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The even includes arts and crafts, games, and age-based egg hunts. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Call 256-8246 for more information.
- Brad Haugaard
Clifton Spring Concert set for April 24
Clifton Middle School (226 S Ivy) will hold its Spring Music Concert on Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium, under the direction of Musical Director Tim Weed. The public is welcome.
- Brad Haugaard
Old homes tour coming up May 4
The 41st annual Monrovia Historic Preservation Group's Historic Homes Tour is set for Sunday, May 4, showcasing local architectural history. Tickets here.
- Brad Haugaard
Firefighters pancake breakfast May 10
Monrovia Fire & Rescue will host a pancake breakfast on May 10, from 7 to 11 a.m. to celebrate Fire Service Day. The event will be held at Fire Station 101, with pancakes, a Jr. Firefighter challenge, raffles, displays, and live demonstrations. Tickets are $8, sold at the event, with proceeds supporting local charities. Call 256-8181 for details.
- Brad Haugaard
Free firescaping workshop - reduce home vulnerability to wildfires
A free firescaping workshop to teach residents how to reduce home vulnerability to wildfires will be held at the Library Community Room on Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District and city, will discuss fire risks, soil moisture balance, protective landscaping practices, and planning fire-resistant yards. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
A Good Friday to all, Monrovia!
Happy Good Friday, Monrovia! Or Black Friday if you prefer.
I was looking at some old pictures and happened upon this one.
Years ago it occurred to me that there are nativity decorations for Christmas, but why aren't there more Easter decorations (nothing against Easter bunnies and eggs, but I meant something more associated with the Christian celebration).
So for our kids I made two small stacks of books and bridged them with another book to make a cave tomb and took one of my son's Lego characters and wrapped it in tissue paper to represent Jesus, and put Jesus in the tomb. For a rock to cover the opening I used a grapefruit. Lego knights represented the Roman soldiers diligently guarding the tomb.
In later years this became a paper mache tomb with a coaster for the rock covering the tomb, as you can see here.
Well, it's Black Friday (black for what Jesus endured), or Good Friday (for what he accomplished by his crucifixion), but Easter is coming!
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Jake’s Roadhouse
Dinner at Jake’s Roadhouse, on the east side of Myrtle just north of Olive. Got a half size Nikki’s Buffalo Salad for $15.95 and a beer. Very nice.
- Brad Haugaard
Town hall meeting tonight in Pasadena for fire victims
There will be a town hall meeting about the Eaton Fire tonight at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena. LA Fire Justice reports it will unveil new video evidence on how last September’s Eaton Fire ignited and outline its lawsuit against Southern California Edison, plus give insurance tips for victims. Speakers include trial lawyer Mikal Watts, consumer advocate Erin Brockovich and wildfire attorney Doug Boxer. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Rose Room, 393 N. Lake Ave. Register here. The event will also be available on LA Fire Justice's YouTube channel.
- Brad Haugaard
Benefit concert planned for area fire victims
There will be a concert to benefit victims of the Altadena and Palisades fires at Lake Avenue Church (393 North Lake Avenue) in Pasadena on May 10 at 6 p.m. The Tupelo, Mississippi, based Christian organization, Eight Days of Hope, will host the event, which will feature Dove Award winner Jordan Feliz and 2024 New Artist nominee Terrian. General admission is $20 and $50 for VIP tickets, with an offering taken during the concert. All proceeds will support fire-affected families. The concert will also be shown on Eight Days of Hope’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Ticket information here.
- Brad Haugaard
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