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Projects at Monrovia Schools

Monrovia Unified School District's vision of offering world-class schools for our world -class students is reflected in the work being done this summer in our facilities. While budgets remain tight, we were able to find matching grants and capitalize on past work to renovate the air-conditioning systems at Plymouth Elementary School and Clifton Middle School. Most exciting is the use of our restricted funds to renovate the track and field at Wildcat Stadium.

The turf, installed in 2011, was coming to the end of its life cycle. Thanks to the leadership of the Board of Education and the tenacity of the Business Department, the upgrade expected to occur a few years from now, is happening this summer. The project features several remarkable benefits.

First, the upgrades will cost our community a fraction of their cost. Materials used in the original, totaled almost $500,000. The contractor who installed the field stood behind its work and offered not only a free replacement, but a low-cost upgrade to a much higher quality field - and a new warranty extending coverage for eight years.

The more than $210,000 project will include smoothing out the field to eliminate uneven areas that had developed over the last eight years. The District also opted to upgrade the rubber pellet infill to a cool-fill product, which helps decrease the turf temperature. In addition to the turf replacement, contractors will relocate communication boxes to outer parts of the field, ensuring the continued safety of students.

Moving toward a wireless approach, the District is upgrading technology infrastructure by purchasing and testing Sling Studio, a wireless device that allows students to record and stream competitions without having to physically link with communication boxes.

Taken altogether, the project will ensure our athletes and the community can enjoy the field for 10 to 15 more years, while presenting our students with new learning opportunities.

Repairs began June 10 and are expected to be completed by July 19. At the completion of the project, the track will be cleaned and re-striped. At this time, summer practices for MHS sports are being held on alternative fields.

For more information, please call the District office at 471-2000.

Source: Monrovia Schools press release

- Brad Haugaard

National Night Out: Meet the Men and Women Behind the Badge

On Tuesday, August 6th, neighborhoods throughout Monrovia are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for “National Night Out.” National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and cosponsored locally by the Monrovia Police Department, will involve millions of neighbors across thousands of communities from all 50 states.

Monrovia's National Night Out event will be from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Residents of Monrovia are invited to Library Park for a night of free food, music and unity. This is a night for Monrovian’s to meet the men and women behind the badge and learn more about why they chose this profession, what they are doing to keep this community safe, and ask questions they have always wanted to ask a police officer.

Source: Monrovia Police Department

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: OnStar Disables Stolen Car, Police Recover It; Motorcycle Thief Is a Bad Driver; Alcohol; Shoplifting; Etc.

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for July 3-10. - Brad Haugaard]

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 497 service events, resulting in 92 investigations.

Vehicle Burglary
On July 3 at 9:11 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block of N. Madison. The victim called police to report his vehicle had been ransacked and several items were stolen. The vehicle had been parked in front of his residence overnight. The investigation is continuing.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered
On July 3 at 11:01 a.m., the South Pasadena Police Department called to request an area check in the 800 block of Alta for a stolen vehicle. The victim had reported the vehicle stolen and it was GPS located by OnStar on Alta in Monrovia. Officers responded and found the vehicle with its hazard lights flashing. OnStar had disabled the engine and activated the flashers to alert police. The victim responded and recovered his car. No suspects were located.

Warrants / Delaying a Peace Officer / Parolee-at-Large – Suspect Arrested
On July 3 at 8:14 p.m., a police sergeant saw a suspicious vehicle leaving the 500 block of W. Colorado and conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. During the course of the traffic stop, the passenger provided false information. The sergeant was able to figure out who the subject actually was, and a computer check revealed the subject had two warrants, one for a drug offense and the other was a no-bail probation violation warrant. The suspect was arrested and held pending his court appearance.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
July 4 at 12:04 p.m., a caller reported a male subject lying in some bushes in the 500 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and located the subject, who was found to be heavily intoxicated and unable to care for his own safety. He was arrested for public intoxication and held for a sobering period.

Outside Assist for Pasadena Police Department – Suspect Arrested
On July 5 at 11:23 a.m., Pasadena Police Department requested the assistance of the Monrovia Police Department. A suspect entered a department store in Pasadena and stole a $3,000.00 purse. The suspect was identified and located at a residence in the 1800 block of S. Alta Vista in Monrovia. He was arrested at his residence and the purse was recovered.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
On July 5 at 9:02 p.m., a caller reported a family disturbance was occurring in the 600 block of E. Olive. Officers arrived and located the family members. The cause of the disturbance was a male adult who was yelling and being verbally abusive. The subject was intoxicated and unable to care for his own safety and the safety of others. He was arrested for public intoxication and held for a sobering period.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
On July 6 at 1:34 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Primrose and Walnut when he saw a vehicle commit a vehicle code violation. He conducted a traffic stop and the driver displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the subject was arrested for DUI. The subject was taken into custody and held for a sobering period.

Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
On July 6 at 2:22 p.m., an employee from a business in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle called to report a suspicious person. Officers arrived and located the subject, who was found to be under the influence of drugs. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Grand Theft Auto
On July 6 at 9:47 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of E. Palm reported that his 1998, white Dodge truck was stolen from in front of his house sometime during the night. He does not know who took the truck. He advised officers his vehicle doors were locked and he has the keys. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Auto
On July 6 at 2:34 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of W. Olive reported his two motorcycles had been stolen sometime during the night from his apartment carport area. One is a blue, 2002, Yamaha R1. The other is a silver, 2004, Yamaha R6. This investigation is continuing.

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
On July 6 at 3:57 p.m., loss prevention at a grocery store in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported they were detaining a subject for stealing merchandise. The store desired prosecution for the theft. The suspect was arrested, taken into custody, and later released with a citation to appear in court on the charges. The items were all returned to the store.

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
On July 6 at 6:13 p.m., a female adult ran out of a store in the 100 block of W. Foothill with over $100 worth of merchandise. She was detained by employees until officers arrived. The merchandise was recovered and a private person's arrest was accepted. The suspect was released in the field with a citation to appear in court on the charges.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
On July 7 at 1:48 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Palm and Ivy when he saw a male adult staggering on the sidewalk and walking into the roadway. It was determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and held for a sobering period.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
On July 7 at 2:20 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Myrtle and Huntington when he observed a vehicle impeding traffic on the roadway. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the subject was arrested for DUI. The driver was held for a sobering period.

Public Intoxication
On July 7 at 8:15 p.m., a resident in the 1800 block of S. Mayflower called to report a subject that was drunk and causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and located the subject. It was determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and held for sobering.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
On July 8 at 12:02 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 3000 block of S. Myrtle when he observed a vehicle make several vehicle code violations. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the subject was arrested for DUI. The driver was held for a sobering period.

Vehicle Burglary
On July 8 at 6:44 a.m., a resident in the 1000 block of E. Lemon called to report that his vehicle had been burglarized. The driver-side window on his vehicle was shattered with a rock sometime during the night and a black bag and a blonde wig were taken from the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.

Petty Theft From a Vehicle
On July 8 at 7:52 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of W. Pomona called police to report a theft from his vehicle. Sometime during the night someone entered his unlocked vehicle and stole his wallet containing cash, identification and credit cards. Fraudulent activity had already been discovered on one of the credit cards. Investigation continuing.

Attempted Burglary
On July 8 at 8:56 a.m., a security guard from a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington called to report that the front door locking mechanism had been tampered with and the glass door had been shattered. Investigation continuing.

Shoplifting / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Warrant – 3 Suspects Arrested
On July 8 at 2:43 p.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain called to report that a male subject just shoplifted. The subject was confronted by loss prevention and he dropped the stolen merchandise and fled in a vehicle that was occupied by two additional subjects. Officers located and stopped the vehicle in the area. Further investigation revealed one of the subjects in the vehicle had a warrant for commercial burglary, another was in possession of narcotics and the third was arrested for shoplifting. All three were arrested and taken into custody.

Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Providing False Information – Suspect Arrested
On July 8 at 7:49 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Duarte called to report a subject acting erratic. Officers arrived and located the subject. The subject's actions led the officers to believe he was under the influence of drugs. The officer conducted an evaluation and determined the subject was under the influence of a controlled substance. The subject was arrested. During the booking process it was discovered that the subject provided false information to the officers in the field, which was added to the charges.

Traffic Collision / Stolen Motorcycle Recovered
On July 8 at 11:16 p.m., a caller reported that a motorcyclist went down in the middle of the intersection of Huntington and Monterey, and the rider ran from the scene. Officers arrived and discovered the motorcycle had been reported stolen earlier in the week. The suspect was not located and the investigation is continuing.

Injury Traffic Collision
On July 9 at 10:42 a.m., a motorist traveling west on Huntington failed to stop for a red light and collided into a vehicle traveling north on Myrtle. One driver complained of pain and was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. A traffic signal pole was also damaged in the collision. The driver at fault was issued a citation.

Indecent Exposure
On July 9 at 8:34 p.m., a caller reported that a male adult in his 50’s exposed himself to a female at a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain. The father of the victim followed the suspect out of the business and took pictures of the suspect and the license plate on his vehicle. The suspect drove away in the vehicle and out of sight. The investigation is continuing.

Vandalism
On July 10 at 9:26 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of Spanner called to report his vehicle was vandalized sometime during the night. The hood of his vehicle had numerous dents on it and the windshield was shattered. Investigation continuing.

Monrovia High School Recognized as a 'High Performing' School

Monrovia High School has been recognized by the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE) with a place on the 2018-19 California Honor Roll as part of a national effort to identify higher-performing schools and districts that are improving student outcomes.

The recognition is not one for which schools or districts may apply. In California, CBEE Honor Roll is based solely on objective achievement data from the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). The goal is to guide other educators to data-informed best practices for raising student achievement. For that reason, schools are informed about this accolade only upon their selection.

"At Monrovia High School, we are committed to ensuring each one of our students is meeting his or her academic goals and providing all students with the resources they need to be successful," Principal Kirk McGinnis said.

The honor roll highlights schools that show consistent high levels of student academic achievement, are leaders in getting students to grade-level proficiency, and have strong measures of college readiness.

"Preparing our students for college and careers is at the forefront of everything we do," Board President Ed Gililland said. "Monrovia Unified has a strong college-going culture that ensures students are prepared to be successful in all their future endeavors."

Monrovia High school will be provided with an Honor Roll banner and be recognized as a model for other districts and schools.

"Monrovia High School's selection by the CBEE validates the work done by the educators on campus, demonstrating that we are meeting our goal of preparing our students for the challenges of higher education and as contributing citizens of our increasingly connected world," Superintendent Katherine Thorossian said. "We are proud of our students and are thankful for this recognition."

Source: Monrovia Schools press release

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police to Be on Fatal Attraction; 25,000 In Town for Fourth of July

In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Oliver Chi reports:

~ Monrovia Police Department will be featured on a crime documentary being filmed for a series called Fatal Attraction. Jupiter Entertainment will produce the show, which will tell the story of the LaJoya McCoy murder case from 2015. Filming will take place during the next few weeks and producers will interview those who were involved with the case, including Monrovia police officers.

~ Monrovia had 25,000 people in town for the 4th of July.

~ The city is working with the Monrovia Association of Fine Arts to post artwork created by MAFA members at the Monrovia Community Center. The details should be worked out within the next few weeks and "we will likely have new art pieces to display starting at some point this summer."

~  The Monrovia Community Garden Pilot Program  will hold its ribbon cutting  on Saturday, July 20, at 9 a.m. at 303  W. Colorado Blvd. Also, the project will hold free workshops. The first, Veggie Gardening 101, will be Saturday, July 27, at 9 a.m.

- Brad Haugaard

Outdoorsy Lexi Is a Fetch-aholic

Hello! My name is Lexi, and I hope you've got your throwing arm warmed up, because I'm ready to play fetch! I could play fetch all day! But I have other interests too, like did you know I'm pretty outdoorsy? I love hiking. The sights, the smells, the people-watching. It's all so much fun! And after a long hike, there's nothing better than coming home and playing fetch. See? I'm multi-faceted! If you're as outdoorsy and energetic as me, we'd probably get along great. What are you waiting for? There's so much to do, and see, and fetch!

The adoption fee for dogs is $140. All dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before going to their new home.

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.

View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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

- Brad Haugaard

Free MAP-edu Community Meeting

There will be a free MAP-edu Community Meeting on Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Senior Game Room in the Monrovia Community Center. Learn the "Top 10 Secret Resources in Monrovia," meet city officials, community policing officers, and free food. RSVP at www.MAPedu.eventbrite.com

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Man Pleads Not Guilty in Crash that Killed Motorcyclist

A Monrovia man charged in a hit and run crash in Huntington Beach that left a motorcyclist dead has pleaded not guilty. https://is.gd/nzQTo9

- Brad Haugaard

Lunch at Chili’s

Lunch the other day at Chili’s, on Huntington. Got the Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad for $10.78 and a small beer for $6.09   Nice, and the beer was good and just the right temperature. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Happy Fourth!


Happy Fourth of July, Monrovia. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Man Solicits for Funeral of a Very-Much-Alive Person

Here's a video from NBC4 taken by a woman who confronted a fake funeral solicitor on a street corner in Monrovia.

His sign had a picture of a man he said was his brother and it indicated he wanted help to pay the funeral expenses for that brother, except...

It wasn't a picture of his brother, it was a picture of the woman's son, and the son is very much alive. And she was very much annoyed. https://is.gd/2S4KjO

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Man Arrested in Connection With Fatal Hit and Run

The Orange County Register is reporting that a 47-year-old Monrovia man, Julien Cesar Solorzano, has been arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run after a crash that killed a Long Beach motorcyclist.  https://is.gd/ltLGsL

- Brad Haugaard

Water District Lawn Removal Videos

Metropolitan Water District wants you to get rid of your grass, and is willing to pay up to $10,000 in rebates to get you to do it.

To encourage you to do that it has come up with several animated videos, four to six minutes each, outline three ways to remove lawns – solarization, sheet mulching and sod removal. Details here: https://is.gd/djd9YG

- Brad Haugaard

Unity Center to Host Wellness Fair July 21

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Car Rolls 100 Feet Over Mountain Road Above Canyon Park; Shoplifter Ticketed; Etc.

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for June 27 - July 2. - Brad Haugaard]

Vehicle Burglary
On June 27 at approximately 9:00 a.m., three residents from the 1000 block of Oak Leaf called to report their vehicles were broken into and items were taken. There was video footage of the suspects from a nearby camera. The investigation is continuing.

Violation of Court Order – Suspect Arrested
On June 27 at 8:47 p.m., a caller reported a male and female involved in an argument in the area of Duarte and Pilgrim. Officers responded and located the two subjects. The officers had knowledge of an existing restraining order prohibiting the subjects from being together. The order was confirmed and the restrained party was arrested.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested
On June 28 at 8:46 a.m., a police sergeant was patrolling the area of Bradbury and Orange due to recent vehicle burglaries when he saw a subject he recognized from previous contacts, who did not live in the area. A computer check revealed this subject had a warrant for his arrest. He was stopped by the sergeant and arrested for the warrant.

Shoplifting
On June 28 at 4:15 p.m., an employee of a clothing store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported that a male subject just ran out of the store with clothing and electronics, without paying for the merchandise. Officers responded, but were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic in his 30's, wearing a baseball hat that had the number 777 on it. The suspect dropped the electronics just outside the store. This investigation is continuing.

Hit & Run Traffic Collision
On June 28 at 4:29 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 800 block of E. Evergreen. Officers responded and found that one of the drivers had fled, but the other driver took a photo of his license plate. The other driver was located and said he was waiting for police to arrive, but the other driver was yelling profanities at him, so he left the location.

Injury Traffic Collision – Outside Assist for U.S. Forest Service
On June 29 at 1:17 p.m., two bicyclists called police to report that a motorist just drove over the side of the fire road about 3 miles north of Camp Trask. Officers responded with Monrovia Fire and U.S. Forest Service law enforcement. The vehicle was found over the side of the hill and had rolled end over end about 100 feet down, but was stopped by a tree. Firefighters rescued the driver, who is an employee of a contractor for the U.S. Forest Service. The driver was checking electrical poles on the service road when his vehicle slipped in the dirt and went over the side. The driver had minimal injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. The U.S. Forest Service handled the incident.

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
On June 29 at 3:59 p.m., security at a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported detaining a subject for shoplifting. The subject was refusing to identify himself. Officers responded and, through investigation, the suspect was properly identified. She was issued a citation to appear in court on the petty theft charges and the property was returned to the store.

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
On June 29 at 6:51 p.m., an employee from a business in the 100 block of W. Foothill called police to report a male subject had entered the store, concealed liquor and exited the store without paying. The suspect was detained by store loss prevention. An officer arrived and issued the suspect a citation to appear in court on the charges and he was released.

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
On June 29 at 6:52 p.m., a caller reported that a male and female subject were involved in an argument in the 1300 block of S. Alta Vista. Officers arrived and located the two subjects. It was determined the male was the aggressor and had caused visible injuries to the female. The male subject was arrested for domestic violence and taken into custody.

Grand Theft
On June 29 at 9:10 p.m., a resident from the 1200 block of S. Fifth called police to report his electric bicycle was stolen from a parking lot near his residence. The investigation is continuing.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
On June 29 at 10:17 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Mayflower and Huntington when he saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the driver was arrested for DUI. The suspect was taken into custody and held for a sobering period.

Injury Traffic Collision
On June 30 at 9:02 a.m., a traffic collision was reported at the intersection of California and Huntington. Two motorists collided into one another, causing one of the vehicles to roll over. Officers responded and Monrovia Fire arrived on scene to treat the occupants. One subject was taken to a local hospital for his injuries. Witnesses were located, a police report was taken, and the party at fault was issued a citation.

Vehicle Burglary
On June 30 at 9:54 a.m., a caller reported his vehicle was broken into while it was parked in a parking lot in the 700 block of W. Huntington. A suitcase was taken. Investigation continuing.

Warrant / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
On July 1 at 12:02 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the area of Lime and Mountain when he saw a driver commit a traffic offense. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer check revealed the driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and is on probation for a drug violation. The driver was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

Grand Theft
On July 1 at 10:39 a.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain called police to report that two male suspects entered the store, took seven tool kits and exited the store without paying for them. The suspects fled the area prior to police arriving and were not located. The investigation is continuing.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
On July 1 at 7:09 p.m., a possible drunk driver was reported in the 200 block of E. Palm. Officers responded and located the vehicle, which was parked in the area. The driver was contacted and he displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the driver was arrested for DUI. He was taken into custody and held for a sobering period.

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
On July 1 at 8:16 p.m., a caller reported hearing a male and female subject arguing in an apartment in the 1100 block of Sesmas. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department also received a phone call from a resident stating a male subject fled the location on foot. An officer responded and located the male subject a short distance away. Additional officers responded to the apartment and checked on the welfare of the female. After a thorough investigation was conducted, it was determined that the female subject was the aggressor and she was arrested for domestic violence.

Grand Theft
On July 2 at 4:09 p.m., a grand theft was reported in the 400 block of E. Lime Avenue. The victim reported that sometime overnight someone stole the catalytic converter off her silver Ford Excursion. The investigation is continuing.

Mail Theft
On July 2 at 5:20 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of W. Lime reported a mail theft. The resident saw his mailbox was empty, when he normally has mail. He checked his surveillance footage and saw a suspect approach his mailbox, take his mail and flee in a vehicle. The investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Auto / Vehicle Pursuit – Suspect Arrested
On July 2 at 7:29 p.m., an officer attempted a traffic stop in the 200 block of W. Duarte. The vehicle had a flat tire and the driver was driving in opposing lanes of traffic in the area of Myrtle and Pamela. The vehicle fled and the officer initiated a pursuit. At the same time, police dispatch received calls reporting a vehicle that was just stolen from the 200 block of W. Duarte, matching the exact description of the fleeing suspect vehicle. The fleeing vehicle eventually crashed in the area of Redell and Shrode, in the county area of Monrovia. The suspect exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Neighboring agencies responded to assist with containment of the area and began doing searches of residences. The suspect was eventually located and taken into custody. He was medically cleared and held pending his court appearance. Stolen property with a victim's name on it was also located in the vehicle.

Residential Burglary
On July 2 at 10:44 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of W. Pomona. The victims returned home to find their apartment had been burglarized and called police. The investigation is continuing.

Local Mosquito Control District Gets Into the Music Video Biz

San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District has produced a music video, called, "Don't Bring Back the Aedes," (rhymes with "80s") which discusses the threat of Aedes mosquitoes. Comment: Well, I don't think it'll win any major awards but it does get the message across about Aedes mosquitoes and how to fight them: https://is.gd/CC4At

- Brad Haugaard

Free Summer Entertainment in Monrovia!


Here are the schedules for summer concerts and movies in Monrovia:

Music:

Saturday Concerts @ Station Square Ampitheater
1601 South Myrtle, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

July 6 - Cold Duck, Motown/Soul Band
July 13 - Night Owl, Top 40 Band
July 20 - Blue Breeze Band, Jazz Band
July 27 -Salsa Caliente, Salsa Band
Free Salsa Dance Lesson.
Aug. 3 -The Hodads, Variety Band
Free Zumba Dance Lesson.
Aug. 10 -The Skinny Ties, 80's Rock and Roll Band
Aug. 17 - Mark Easterday Band, Country Band
Free Line Dancing Lesson.
Aug. 24 -Langston Theard & Adoration, Gospel Soul Band

Sunday Concerts @ Library Park, Rotary Club Bandshell
321 South Myrtle: 7 - 8:30 p.m.

July 7 - Soto Band, Top 40/Latin Band
July 14 - Langston Theard & Adoration, Gospel Soul Band
July 21 -Kelly Rae Band, Country Band
Free Line Dancing Lesson.
July 28 -Smokin' Cobras, 50's Retro Band
Free Swing Dance Lesson.
Aug. 4 - Hit Me 90's, 90's Pop Band
Free Pop/Hip Hop Lesson.
Aug. 11 - Bumptown, Old School/Disco/Latin Band
Aug. 18 - Yachty by Nature, Yacht Rock Band 70s & 80s
Aug. 25 - The Answer, Classic Rock Band
For additional information, please contact the Community Center at 256-8246.

Movies:

July 20 - Incredibles 2 at Kiwanis Park at Grand Avenue
July 27 - Ralph Breaks the Internet at Julian Fisher Park
Aug. 3 - Mary Poppins Returns at Rotary Park
Aug. 10 - Wall-E at Library Park

- Brad Haugaard

More Old Town Parking Now Available; New City Entryway Coming for Fifth and Huntington

In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Oliver Chi reports:

~ A new public parking lot is now open on Lime Avenue just east of Ivy Avenue following resurfacing, re-marking and new signs. The city is asking all City employees to park in the new lot during the day to free up public parking in the more convenient lot across the street from the Police Department (at the northwest corner of Lime and Ivy).

~ The city will be reconfiguring and widening the southwest entryway to the city at Huntington and Fifth. Work should begin by mid-July. The existing entryway monument will be removed (though it'll be kept), the covering over the underground pedestrian trail will be expanded, adding more than 100 square feet to the corner and for the installation of new welcome monuments, improved landscaping, new traffic signals, and pedestrian space. This is the proposed new entryway sign on the left.


~  SCAG (Southern California Area Governments) has released its 2019 Local Profiles. Here's Monrovia's: https://is.gd/YGxD0k

- Brad Haugaard

Fun and Social Dixie: A Leader Among Cats!

Dixie (A476143) was born into a litter of five all black, green and blue eyed, sweet, social kittens. They were found abandoned in a field in May and soon went into a foster’s home to grow from a kitten to a cat. Dixie is the big mama of the litter! She is super social and is a natural leader. She carries herself with confidence and would choose to nap and visit with people over eating cat treats. She is joyous and has so much fun playing. She’s a true companion and a warming lap cat. Dixie and her brothers and sisters got to meet a dog and cat in their foster home, so they’re socialized and ready to find their forever home! Meet Dixie today at the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA.

The adoption fee for cats is $90. All cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before being adopted.

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.

View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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

- Brad Haugaard

New Teaching Garden at Mayflower School

Mayflower Elementary has partnered with EnrichLA to bring a new teaching garden that will include new learning experiences for students such as lesson plans about nutrition, healthy living, and gardening. These classes will help students establish an immediate connection between the process of growing fruits and vegetables! Enrich LA will need parent assistance to install the garden on July 31, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Source: Monrovia School District

- Brad Haugaard