Monrovia Now: News and Comment about Monrovia, California

Free class on creating art from found objects, April 29

Monrovia Association of Fine Arts is offering a free abstract "Combines" class that uses found objects to create art. Bring canvas board, glue, acrylics, brushes. Instructor Ed Houlemarde will provide additional materials. Register by April 29, here.

- Brad Haugaard

Wiggly Achoo is a mellow shepherd mix — and she thinks she's a lap dog

Meet Achoo! This 4-year-old shepherd mix at Pasadena Humane is the perfect mix of playful and mellow. She's happy to curl up next to you on the couch (or climb right into your lap!) and will greet you with excited wiggles, jumps, and plenty of affection. According to her foster, she's mostly housetrained and crate trained, knows "sit," absolutely loves car rides, and is great out on walks.

Achoo can be a little shy with new people and prefers slow, calm introductions, so she'd do best in a quieter home with an adopter who can help her feel safe and seen. Once she settles in, her sweet, silly personality really shines.

If you're looking for an affectionate sweetheart to share your couch, car, and home with, Achoo might be your girl! And there's no better time to adopt: from April 27-May 1, Pasadena Humane's "The Price is Right" promotion will be discounting adoptions for adult dogs, just like Achoo.

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 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 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.

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

- Brad Haugaard

A Moment in Monrovia History: Possibly a patient at Pottenger tuberculosis sanatorium

Possibly a patient at the Pottenger Sanatorium, a tuberculosis treatment center located on North Canyon Boulevard in the hills of north Monrovia. More on the sanatorium here. From the Kim Anderson 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

Legislature considering non-lethal requirements to human-wildlife conflicts

Following the outcry over the killing of the Monrovia bear "Blondie" by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, state legislators are considering a bill to require non-lethal solutions to human-wildlife conflicts, according to an article in the LA Times, here. The full text of the bill is here.

- Brad Haugaard

Trip planned to see Sound of Music May 8

The Community Center is planning a day trip to see "The Sound of Music" at the Pantages Theatre May 9. Bus departs 10:30 a.m. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Residents $100, non-residents $110. Call the Community Center at 256-8246 for details.

- Brad Haugaard

DUI patrol plan for May 1

Monrovia Police Department plans a DUI saturation patrol for May 1, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Officers will focus on high-risk areas such as major roads and nightlife locations.

- Brad Haugaard

Trivia night for adults at the Library, May 1

Trivia night for adults at the Library May 1, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Community Room. Teams tackle pop culture, history, science, and more; snacks and social atmosphere. Register here.

- Brad Haugaard

Children’s crafts at the Library, May 2

Children’s craft program at the Library May 2, 12 to 2 p.m. Kids to age 11 explore arts and crafts, build skills and imagination; adults must attend with children. No registration required. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Veterans movie night at the Library, May 2

Veterans movie night at the Library Community Room, May 2, 6 to 8 p.m. Ages 21+; veterans and service members invited to watch Stripes (1981) with beer and snacks. Register here.

- Brad Haugaard

Unity Center reports serving 14,949 people

Foothill Unity Center's annual report says it expanded community support amid wildfire impacts and rising need. The group says it served 14,949 people, provided 1.27 million meals, and delivered food, health, housing, and job services across 12 San Gabriel Valley cities.

- Brad Haugaard

Family Movie Night at Clifton School tonight

Middle School Family Movie Night at Clifton School tonight. 5:30-8 p.m. Admission is free. Bring a blanket and chairs. Food for purchas from Chanos, Rice Balls of Fire, BittieBitez, and Mangosteen Coffee Bar.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Fire & Rescue pancake breakfast, May 9

Monrovia Fire & Rescue will host its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 9, from 7 to 11 a.m. at Fire Station 101. Activities include a Jr. Firefighter challenge, raffles, displays, and live demonstrations. Tickets are $8 at the event. Proceeds benefit local Monrovia charities and Fire Explorers. Questions: 256-8181.

- Brad Haugaard

Community Job Fair at Monrovia Community Adult School, April 23

The Monrovia Community Adult School will host a job fair on Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 40 employers will be on hand for face-to-face meetings. Also, free career workshops, resume reviews, and interview tips. Attendees who apply to three or more jobs on-site will receive a free lunch from In-N-Out. Bring copies of your resume. Register and view participating employers in advance on the Monrovia Community Adult School website. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Burger Basket family reportedly robbed of life savings

The family that owns the Burger Basket restaurant, at the corner of Mayflower and Duarte Road, reports that burglars took their entire life savings, $140,000, from a lock box in their house.

- Brad Haugaard