Art Inspired by China | Monrovia Winter Activities | Tree Recycling

Tributary of the Pearl by Sara J. Leadholm

~ "Kaiping: American Perspectives" - An exhibition of works inspired by Americans in China. January 18 through March 1 at Segil Fine Art. 110 West Lime.

~ See Monrovia's Winter Events and Activities brochure here: http://goo.gl/NRbvVd Soccer, skateboarding, Legos, exercise, art, wine tasting, senior trips, more.

~ Christmas tree disposal tips from Athens. http://goo.gl/thQmoj

- Brad Haugaard

Merry Christmas, Monrovia!

Christmas Eve Services in Monrovia

~ Calvary Chapel Monrovia (123 W. Pomona Ave., near Myrtle next to the freeway). Christmas Eve service and fellowship, starting at 5 p.m.

~ First Presbyterian Church (Myrtle and Foothill). 5:30 p.m. Christmas Carols ending with a candlelight procession on the patio.

~ Hope Unlimited Church. Christmas Eve service, 11 p.m. 2780 S. Peck Rd., near the corner of Longden and Peck.

~ International Full Gospel Fellowship and Restored Life Fellowship. Christmas Celebration at 6 p.m. 147 W. Palm, at the corner of Primrose and Palm, across from Library Park.

~ Live Oak Vineyard Church, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 8-9 p.m. 1307 S. Myrtle.

~ St. Luke's Christmas service. 7:30 p.m. 122 S. California.

I've included services I could find on the Internet. A surprising number of churches do not have them listed.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovian Killed in Car Crash

37-year-old Monrovia man killed in Chatsworth crash. http://goo.gl/noVrjr

- Brad Haugaard

Nighttime Nativity

I've always liked this nativity scene in front of Monrovia's First Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Foothill and Myrtle. Thought I'd get a picture of it night. Makes things very Christmasy. 

- Brad Haugaard

Panera Bread Donates to Community Food Projects

Panera Bread (Monrovia now has one) reports that its Southern California bakery-cafes are giving to their communities this holiday season through a variety of local fundraising and volunteer events. In September, the cafes raised more than $9,000 for local food banks.

Panera will also be teaming up with the Foothill Unity Center, Monrovia's food bank and community crisis center, by dedicating to the Center all customer donations made to its Community Breadbox program at the new Monrovia location.

Source: Panera press release

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Wendy's Restaurant Remodeling

The Wendy's restaurant in the Pavilions shopping center at the corner of Myrtle and Foothill is being remodeled. Pretty much gutted right now.

- Brad Haugaard

New Year's Eve Party on Myrtle

New Year's Eve party planned for Myrtle. 7 p.m. to midnight. Beer, wine, live music. Details: http://goo.gl/S8EOIE

- Brad Haugaard

Hitler Discovers Monrovia Lost in CIF | Peach Cafe Helps Needy

Um... okay. Not quite sure what to make of this video: Hitler Finds Out Monrovia Lost in CIF. http://goo.gl/zUL7J1

Peach Cafe collects for needy. http://goo.gl/PQCKo0

- Brad Haugaard

Petting Zoo at Monrovia Church Today

There is a petting zoo manger scene today at the church building across from Library Park (at Primrose and Palm). Also Santa and a balloon-animal guy. The refurbished church building is also open. Looks nice. International Full Gospel Fellowship and Restored Life Fellowship meet here.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Toothpick Sculptor

Monrovian builds life-size sculptures out of toothpicks. http://goo.gl/ttXAu9

- Brad Haugaard

Thirty Percent off at Monrovia's Giving Hands Thrift Store

The non-profit Giving Hands thrift store, at 925 W Foothill, will be having a sale tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 21. Thirty percent off everything in the store.

Source: press release

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovian Charged in Motorcycle Theft Ring Case | BigShrimps Revamp? | E-Recycling Event

~ The LA County District Attorney has filed charges against Monrovian Felipe Galicia, 40, charging that he headed a ring motorcycle theft ring. http://goo.gl/0lLkt0

~ MonroviaNow reader, Craig, writes to say that Big Shrimps restaurant will be closed until Dec. 26. "Apparently there will be new ownership with a new team and new menu items."

~ Foothill Unity Center and Mt. Sierra College will have an electronic waste recycling event in Mt. Sierra's parking lot (corner of Huntington and Myrtle) on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No big appliances, flourescent bulbs or batteries.

- Brad Haugaard

Lunch at New Chipotle Restaurant

Lunch at the new Chipotle on Huntington Drive. There was a line almost 20 long. Got a barbacoa (braised and shredded beef) burrito ($6.70) and an iced tea ($1.60). I took a couple bites so you can see the inside. Excellent! Fresh and delicious. 

- Brad Haugaard

Charlie Brown Christmas | Monrovia High Girls Soccer Fundraiser

A free production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas," Friday, Dec. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) at Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm. Canned goods donations welcome.

Monrovia High School Girls Soccer will have a gift wrap fundraiser on Saturday Dec. 21 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop off gifts in room 210 at MHS on the 21st and then enjoy your day while we do the wrapping. Easy drop-off in the parking lot on Madison just south of the softball field. Have all your gifts in a bag labeled with names. You can provide your own paper or use ours. Donations appreciated.

Source: http://goo.gl/yyRN3H

- Brad Haugaard