- Brad Haugaard
Jewish Federation Hosting Town Hall With Israeli Consul General
$75,000 Reward for Information on 2016 Killing of 4-Year-Old Monrovia Boy
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at New Raising Cane’s
Dinner at the new Raising Cane’s, at Huntington and Fifth. You basically have your choice of chicken fingers or chicken fingers. I got chicken fingers, the 3 finger combo for $9.99 It’s a limited menu, but what they do they do very well. I especially liked the dipping sauce.
- Brad Haugaard
Three Mental Health Events Planned for May 20, 21 and June 10
SET for LIFE, a non-profit organization focused on bringing communities and families together around mental health will host three free events at Second Baptist Church in Monrovia. The events are open to the public and will feature a activities and resources to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
- SALT Shakers is a free event for youth ages 12-17. The event will take place on Saturday, May 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. SALT Shakers will provide a safe space for teens to express themselves through art, games, and icebreakers. There will also be pizza, wings, snacks, and soft drinks.
- ACTs is a free event for African American/Black church congregants. The event will take place on Sunday, May 21 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. ACTs will feature a moderated discussion about the stigma around mental health in ethnic and faith-based communities and will include lunch, giveaways, and prizes.
- Love L.I.F.E. (Living In Faith Everyday) Celebration is a free, family-friendly event that will take place on June 10 from 2 to 7 p.m. The event will feature live performances, music, dance, painting, games for children and adults, a kid zone, a teen zone, Southern and Caribbean food tastings, a popup roller skating rink, 9-hole miniature golf, and hands-on activities for all ages. Resource booths will provide information on mental health and access to care.
Space is limited for all events. To register, visit setforlifenews.org. For more information, email info@setforlifenews.org or call (626) 408-8245.
- Brad Haugaard
Book Sale May 19-21
- Brad Haugaard
Arctic Is More Teddy Bear Than Polar Bear
This big ball of fluff might look like a polar bear, but he has the sweet disposition of a teddy bear. Meet Samoyed/Husky mix Arctic! This handsome guy is also a social butterfly. He adores everyone he meets and happily goes from person to person getting pets, scratches and whatever treats you happen to have ready.
Arctic has become quite a star at Pasadena Humane; he is a volunteer favorite, and the volunteers love taking him out to the play yard for games of fetch or frolicking in the kiddie pool. He also finds it hilarious to jump out of the pool and shake out his beautiful coat right next to you.
Arctic responds well to training- he knows some basic commands already and is ready to learn more. Come meet stunning Arctic today!
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
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 and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
Workshop: Where Does Our Water Come From?
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Raising Cane's Grand Opening Tomorrow - Tuesday
Raising Cane's will open its newest chicken-finger restaurant, at the corner of Huntington and Fifth, in Monrovia tomorrow, Tuesday, May 2, with a grand opening ceremony from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The opening will include prizes, giveaways, and meals featuring the company's chicken fingers. Customers who arrive early will receive $50 gift baskets filled with Cane's merchandise. There will also be a chance to win free Canes for a Year for 20 customers aged 13 and up. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will feature members of the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce and will feature donations to Monrovia and Arcadia high schools. Regular hours for the restaurant will be Monday through Sunday from 9-1 a.m. Raising Cane's plans to open 100 new restaurants across several new markets in 2023.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: Home of EF Spence, Monrovia - and Young Ladies College - Co-Founder
Home of E.F. Spence, circa 1887. The home, named "Laurel Bray" on Silverhill, Prospect Ave. was built for Anna Mariah and E.F. Spence, one of the founders of Monrovia. E.F. Spence came from Ireland during the gold rush, he tried mining, almost died from what it did to his health. He went into business in Nevada City. He married and had several children. His first wife died. He went back to Ireland and married his second wife, a cousin. They eventually came to L.A. He had a banking career with the First National Bank of Los Angeles and served on the LA City Council. He helped establish the Monrovia Young Ladies College, a branch of the University of Southern California. Mrs. E.S. Armstrong, who was a niece of Mr. E.F. Spence, gave the original print of which this is a copy, to Mrs. Rex Kramer who lives in the house on the same site as the Spence home. The house was built in 1887 and demolished in 1920. The Spence home was designed by the Newsom Brothers, famous architects, based primarily in San Francisco, who opened and Los Angeles office during the land boom. From the Myron Hotchkiss 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
Planned: Ceramics Workshop and Store on Myrtle; New Mausoleum at Live Oak Cemetery
The Monrovia Design Review Committee (agenda here) will consider:
~ Allowing a ceramics shop/workshop, Makers & Clay, to locate on Myrtle Avenue. "Our mission is to create a space that celebrates creativity, fosters a sense of community, and supports our local economy." Details
~ Letting Live Oak Cemetery put in a new mausoleum next to California Avenue. Details
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Schools Summit to Feature Girls in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math
Monrovia School District will host its inaugural Femineers Summit on Monday, May 1st, 2023, from 6-7 pm at Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School. The event will showcase the district's first students to complete the science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) based program. The Femineers program aims to inspire girls to pursue careers in STEAM. The summit is open to the public.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Days Schedule - May 19-21
Monrovia Days is back, Friday, May 19 through Sunday, May 21. Activities will include a parade (sign up here), live music, a beer garden, a pie eating contest (sign up here), a carnival (tickets here), and more.
Here's the schedule:
Friday, May 19 - 5 to 10 p.m.
- 12 to 5 p.m. - Friends of the Library Book Sale
- 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Youth Performance by MUSD Students
- 5 to 10 p.m. - Carnival rides, food and games
- 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Live Entertainment, Bumptown - Top 40's Band
Saturday, May 20 - 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- 9 a.m. - Opening Ceremony and Dignitary Welcome
- 10 a.m. - Monrovia Days Parade Celebrating our Scholars and Champions. on Myrtle Avenue at Olive Avenue, and will head north on Myrtle Avenue to Library Park.
- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Friends of the Library Book Sale
- 11:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Youth Performances by Centre Stage and MUSD Students
Noon - 10 p.m. - Carnival rides, food and games
- 4:30 p.m. - Parade Awards Ceremony
- 5 p.m. - Merengue Bakery Pie Eating Contest
- 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - OC Groove - Blues, Rock & Funk Band
Sunday, May 21 - noon - 8 p.m.
- Noon - 5 p.m. - Youth Performances by Centre Stage
- 6 to 8 p.m. - Stone Soul - Classic Soul & Motown Band
- Brad Haugaard
Firefighters Pancake Breakfast May 13
Monrovia Fire Department will hold its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 13 from 7 to 11 a.m. at Fire Station 101 (141 E Lemon Avenue). There will be activities such as a Jr. Firefighter challenge, raffles, displays, and live demonstrations.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police Blood Drive May 4
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Longer Hours for Veterans Center; Traffic Safety Meeting; New Art at Community Center; Immigration Center Fundraiser
~ Starting Monday, May 1, the Library's Veterans Resource Center will be extending office hours for appointments to meet with a L.A. County Veterans Services Officer: Mondays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. To make an appointment, call 256-8294.
~ Monrovia Area Partnership will hold a community meeting Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Community Center's Monroe Room (119 W. Palm Avenue). The Traffic Safety Committee will discuss pedestrian safety tips, traffic sign installation guidelines, and more. Then there will be an opportunity to network. Lunch provided. This meeting is free and open to the community. Details
~ There will be a new art display by four Monrovia Association of Fine Arts artists this Sunday, April 30, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Monrovia Community Center. View the art and enjoy the String Quartet from the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra, and treats and beverages. Details
~ The Immigration Resource Center of San Gabriel Valley (here) is hosting "Cocktails for a Cause," a fundraiser, on Saturday, May 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. The organization provides low-cost immigration legal services, education events, and referral services. For questions about the event, call 209-9318.
- Brad Haugaard
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