Free seminar on senior financial abuse Nov. 10

Foothill Credit Union and the Monrovia Police Department will present "Keeping Our Seniors Safe: A Conversation on Financial Abuse" on Monday, Nov. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center. The event aims to help seniors and caregivers recognize scams, hear real cases, and learn how to prevent and report financial exploitation. RSVP here.

- Brad Haugaard

Adopt a dog for $31, Oct. 24-31

Pasadena Humane is offering $31 dog adoptions October 24–31 as part of its Halloween “Trick or Treat” promotion, sponsored by Lyn Spector. Adopters also receive prize wheel spins for extras like training discounts and merchandise. Adoption includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Non-adopters can donate treats and supplies from the Howl-O-Ween Wishlist here.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia churches plan Halloween alternatives

Several Monrovia churches are planning Halloween alternative events for those who don't get into ghosts and goblins. If I missed any, let me know.

Oct. 30 - Fellowship Church, at the corner of Huntington and California, will hold Harvest Night, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Trunk or treat plus "food, games and activities." Details. 

 Oct. 31 - Calvary Chapel Monrovia, at the corner of Myrtle and Cherry, will hold its Harvest event starting at 6 p.m., featuring trunk-or-treat. carnival games, petting zoo, puppet show, food, photo booth, dunk tank, scavenger hunt, and face painting. Details.

Oct. 31 - Calvary Road Baptist Church, at 319 E Olive, will hold its alternative to Halloween from 7-8:30 p.m. with "games, treats, and faith-filled fun." Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Senior dog Sunday still hoping for a quiet home for her golden years

Sunday didn’t find her new family on Free Adoption Day, but she’s still holding out hope!

This gentle 12-year-old brindle pittie has been through more than most - she came to Pasadena Humane in January for emergency boarding after the Eaton Fire displaced her family. When it became clear they couldn’t take her back, they made the heartbreaking decision to surrender her, hoping she could find a second chance at happiness.

Sunday’s been living in a loving foster home ever since, bringing joy to a community that knows loss and resilience. Calm, cuddly, and full of love, Sunday made tons of new friends this past weekend, rocking her best flower collar and showing off her world-class snuggling skills.

She’s a sweet senior lady who deserves a soft place to land, a quiet home, and someone to love her through her golden years. If you’re looking for a best friend every day of the week - Sunday’s your girl.

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 10:00 – 5:00. 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.

- Brad Haugaard

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