School district asks for parents' help in providing mental health services

Monrovia School District is asking for parents' help to maintain the free mental health services the district offers students. If parents complete a CYBHI (Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative) authorization form, the district can seek reimbursement through students' health plans - without affecting coverage, costing money, or compromising privacy. For questions call 471‑2042. The form is here. Completing the form will not affect a child’s insurance coverage. There are no costs, bills, co-pays, or deductibles. All information is secure and services will continue regardless of consent.

- Brad Haugaard

A Moment in Monrovia History: Monrovia's second place winner in the Rose Parade

Monrovia's float in the 1915 Tournament of Roses Parade. It won second prize. From the photo album of avid photographer May Baker. 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

Spooky Gardening workshop. Thursday, Oct. 23

Free Spooky Gardening workshop, Thursday, Oct. 23, 7 to 8 p.m. at Monrovia Community Garden, Colorado and Magnolia. Explore garden bugs, decomposition, and the science behind compost tea (witches’ brew).

- Brad Haugaard

City Council to discuss goals, evaluate city manager

The City Council is going to discuss its goals and evaluate (in closed session) City Manager Dylan Feik's performance. This will be on Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. in the Elan Conference Room at the Doubletree (924 W. Huntington) if you want to attend. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Veterans invited to participate in Christmas parade

- Brad Haugaard

Free health screenings at USC Arcadia Hospital Oct. 26

USC Arcadia Hospital will host the 23rd annual free community health fair on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 8 to 11:30 a.m., offering screenings and consultations, including flu shots, blood tests (cholesterol, diabetes, liver, kidney, thyroid, Hepatitis B), stroke and bone density screenings, vision and hearing tests, BMI, blood pressure checks, breast exams, mental screenings, plus CPR training, refreshments, and giveaways.

- Brad Haugaard

Movie thriller, Yesterday is Almost Here, to debut at Monrovia's LOOK theater Oct. 30

The 92-minute thriller, Yesterday Is Almost Here, premieres Oct. 30 at Monrovia's LOOK Dine-In Theater for a one-week run. Written and directed by San Gabriel Valley filmmaker Joston Ramon Theney, the relationship drama follows a jealous writer’s psychological descent. The production, funded by Theney and produced in California, stars Nicholas Brendon, Phillip Andre Botello, Jackie Moore, Shoshana Wilder, and Tuesday Knight. A Q&A with Theney follows the opening-night screening.

- Brad Haugaard

Free presentation on trash at the Community Center on Oct. 28

The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a free presentation, "Let's Talk Trash," by an Athens representative on Tuesday Oct. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Community Center's Monroe Room. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Colorful car show along Myrtle today

Lots of old street rods on display in old town today.

- Brad Haugaard 

Young children storytime at the Library, Oct. 22

Storytime for ages 2–5 Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Library Community Room. Interactive stories, songs, and sensory crafts to  support vocabulary, comprehension, critical thinking, and motor skills. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Table Top Adventures for adults, Oct. 25

Beginner-friendly tabletop gaming for ages 16 and older, featuring Dungeons & Dragons’ gothic horror expansion, Ravenloft. Saturday, Oct. 25 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Library Heritage Room. Registration required by 11 a.m. that day. Light refreshments provided. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Veterans Meetup Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.

Monthly veterans meetup Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Starbucks at Huntington and Magnolia. Free coffee and camaraderie, and access to Veterans Service Officers and VPAN representatives. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

'Route 66, An Ode to an Old Road' is now online

This documentary celebrating Route 66, An Ode to an Old Road: A Route 66 Story, explores the historic highway’s impact locally and regionally and features local voices, including council members and artists. The film is produced by Community Media of the Foothills.

- Brad Haugaard

Artist reception, new art, music, refreshments at Community Center Oct. 26

Monrovia Association of Fine Arts will host a free art reception and workshop on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Community Center. The event features new work by local artists Renee Taylor, John Ogden, and Mike Dukes, with live music, refreshments, and artwork for sale. Open to all ages. No RSVP required.

- Brad Haugaard

Roadwork on Peck between Duarte Road and Longden Oct. 20-25.

There will be roadwork on Peck Road between Duarte Road and Longden Ave.Oct. 20–25. Expect single-lane traffic in both directions from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. For questions call Public Works at 256-8224.

- Brad Haugaard