- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
"Get Your Kicks," a free Route 66 Centennial Celebration, will be at Recreation Park on May 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features vintage cars, live music, food vendors, Route 66 merchandise, face painting, and a passport stamping station. The museum's Route 66 exhibit will also be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Walk with a Doc is a new free monthly walking program at Recreation Park, pairing community members with local healthcare providers for a one-hour walk and health discussion. Walks are open to all ages and start at the Boys and Girls Club entrance, 620 S. Shamrock Ave. The next walk is May 2 at 9 a.m.; the topic is "Lifestyle Medicine." Details.
- Brad Haugaard
First Lutheran Church (1323 South Magnolia Ave.) is launching a free monthly Parent Support Group for parents and grandparents of children to age five. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month starting May 6 at 7 p.m. Childcare is provided by First Lutheran's preschool staff.
- Brad Haugaard
The Monrovia Historical Museum has opened its newest exhibit, "Route 66: A Road Through Time," timed to coincide with the Route 66 Centennial celebration. The exhibit is open during regular museum hours, Sundays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Also, drop by America's Job Center of California at the Monrovia Community Adult School at 920 S. Mountain Ave., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday or Wednesday, or from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday.
And some more links for nearby:
LA County
And even more general:
CalJOBS (state employment)
- Brad Haugaard
Trivia night for adults at the Library, May 1
Children's crafts at the Library, May 2
Veterans movie night at the Library, May 2
Ceramics Sale May 2 at Santa Fe
Classic Car Show at Recreation Park, May 3
Femineer program to host showcase at high school May 4
Blood drive at Monrovia Public Library, May 5
Adult craft night at the Library - Stashbusting, May 5
Veterans Thank You Dinner at Library, May 6
Monrovia Reads annual fundraiser, May 7 at 6 p.m.
National Day of Prayer at Library Park, May 7
Trip planned to see Sound of Music May 8
Unity Center needs volunteers for big May 9 food drive
Monrovia Fire & Rescue pancake breakfast, May 9
Coming up for Monrovia Days, May 14-17
VFW Post 2070 BBQ & Car Show, June 13
- Brad Haugaard
~ Receive a budget report saying that the city "continues to maintain a stable financial position," but "uncertainty persists in the broader economic environment." The report estimates total revenues at about $148.85 million and expenditures at $145.83 million, with a projected general fund surplus of roughly $611,000, largely tied to one-time PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, aka "forever chemicals") settlement funds. Also, there are cost savings because the council decided the proposed Library project was too costly and reduced its budget from $6 to about $2 million. Details.
~ Consider proclaiming May as Older Americans Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
~ Also, at a special 5 p.m. meeting May 5 the City Council will hold a study session on the proposed Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Bicycle Master Plan Update. Details.
~ And then at 5:45 the Council will hold another study session to discuss 2026-27 Budget and review capital improvement program and fees and charges. Details.
~ Spending $3,000 on a web-based SWIS (School-Wide Information System) license to track student behavior and "reveal patterns in problem behaviors, identify where and when incidents occur most frequently, and highlight students who may need additional support." Details.
~ Proclaiming May 17-23 as Classified School Employee Week, May as Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard