Creative play for children to age 11 at the Library, June 23

Imagination Station in the Library Story Room; Monday, June 23, 3 to 4 p.m.; children to age 11; creative play with toys, props and sensory items. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Teen Makerspace June 25 at Library

Pop‑up Makerspace for teens (grades 6–12)  in the Library Teen Area; Wednesday, June 25, 3:30 to 5 p.m.;  drop‑in crafts, zines, bracelets, buttons, coding with Sphero, 3D pen. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Game Night for adults at Library, June 27

Game Night for adults at the Library Community Room; Friday, June 27, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Adults (18+); enjoy board games, puzzles, Nintendo Switch or bring your own. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Nineteen cats rescued from stolen U-Haul truck in Monrovia

Nineteen adult cats were found living in filthy conditions inside a stolen U-Haul truck in Monrovia today. The non-feral cats were taken by Pasadena Humane for evaluation and seemed to be in generally good health and if the owner(s) cannot be located, they'll be available for adoption. Details. More details.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia drinking water meets all state and federal standards

Monrovia’s 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report reports that all state and federal water standards were met. Also, the city report says, "The City is currently in the process of designing increased water treatment facilities to remove additional contaminants found in the groundwater..." The report is available here. 

- Brad Haugaard

Chamber of Commerce mixer June 26, and ribbon cutting for Pet Care of the Foothills June 30

The Chamber of Commerce will host a networking mixer at Courtyard by Marriott, 700 W Huntington, on Thursday, June 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. Free for Chamber members; $10 for non-members. A ribbon cutting for Pet Care of the Foothills, 620 S Myrtle, will follow on Monday, June 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. For details on both events, contact kr@monroviacc.com.

- Brad Haugaard

Fourth of July fireworks in Library Park

4th of July Concert and Fireworks Show on Friday, July 4 at Library Park. Live music by Blue Breeze Band (Motown) begins at 7 p.m., followed by a 20-minute fireworks display at 9 p.m. Spectators can reserve a 10 x 10 foot space in the park starting at 6 a.m. The Library and Friday Night Street Fair will be closed July 3 and 4.

- Brad Haugaard

Garden Club meeting June 24 - drought tolerant plants

Monrovia Garden Club will conclude its season with an ice cream social and gardening talk on June 24. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. meeting at Fellowship Hall, First Presbyterian Church, at Myrtle and Foothill. Karen Edmon of Armstrong Garden Center will discuss drought-tolerant plants. The event is open to community members.

- Brad Haugaard

Community Center Passport Office to stay open later on Tuesdays

The Community Center Passport Office will offer extended hours every Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. starting July 1. Regular appointments available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 932-5598 to make an appointment.

- Brad Haugaard

Motown music this Sunday, June 22, at Station Square

Blue Breeze Band, Motown soul music, this Sunday, June 22, 7-8:30 p.m. at Station Square Amphitheater. Also, same location, Family Festival, from 4-9 p.m.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Historical Museum to reopen June 29

The Monrovia Historical Museum (742 E. Lemon Avenue) will reopen Sunday, June 29. Public Works has repaired the water damage and visitors are invited to explore new exhibits from 1 to 4 p.m. The museum showcases the people, places, and stories that define Monrovia history.

- Brad Haugaard

Dinner at Chicken King Express

Dinner at Chicken King Express, in the little shopping center at the northeast corner of Foothill and Mayflower. Got the chicken kebab plate for $15.95 and a sparkling water for $3. Ambience? Not so much. Food, yummy!

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia's Fellowship Church adds space across the street

To expand its crowded youth program, Monrovia's Fellowship Church, at the northeast corner of Huntington and California, will soon be occupying more than 5,000 additional square feet in the office building directly across the street, at the southeast corner of Huntington and California. In this video Senior Pastor Albert Tate says the area will be used as a Family Center, with five children's classrooms with security and cameras. In addition to children's classrooms, the church also plans to use the space for:

• A large group worship space for teaching and small group breakouts
• Vacation Bible School and seasonal outreach events
• A revived Mom’s Ministry and parenting classes
• Midweek discipleship spaces.

- Brad Haugaard

Love concert this Saturday, June 21

The San Gabriel Valley Choral Company will hold a concert entitled "Love," this Saturday, June 21,  at 6:30 p.m. at Monrovia's St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, at Foothill and California. The concert will feature love songs throughout the ages, from Renaissance madrigals to the Beatles. Tickets $26.03 adults, $15.86 for  children under 12, available here.

- Brad Haugaard

Local veterans officer named Veterans Service Officer of the Month

Bradley White-McBane, of the Veterans Resource Center at the Monrovia Library, was named Los Angeles County’s Veterans Service Officer of the Month. The award recognizes his dedication to helping veterans obtain the benefits and services they’ve earned.

- Brad Haugaard