~ 2014 "Fountain to the Falls" 7 Mile Run/Walk and Health & Fitness Expo, May 10.
~ Nominate an older (over 60) Monrovian for "2014 Older American of the Year Award."
Details on all three: http://goo.gl/Voq00B
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Easter Egg Hunt; Fountain to Falls Run; Older American Nominee
~ Easter Egg hunt, Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at Recreation Park.
~ 2014 "Fountain to the Falls" 7 Mile Run/Walk and Health & Fitness Expo, May 10.
~ Nominate an older (over 60) Monrovian for "2014 Older American of the Year Award."
Details on all three: http://goo.gl/Voq00B
- Brad Haugaard
~ 2014 "Fountain to the Falls" 7 Mile Run/Walk and Health & Fitness Expo, May 10.
~ Nominate an older (over 60) Monrovian for "2014 Older American of the Year Award."
Details on all three: http://goo.gl/Voq00B
- Brad Haugaard
Cafe X20 Replacing Mediterranean Grill
The Mediterranean Grill on Foothill is now gone. It is being replaced by Cafe X20. Not open yet. I understand it is also Mediterranean-style food.
Monrovia Flash Flood Watch Below Madison Fire Area: Friday Especially Dangerous; Prepare to Evacuate
Monrovia residents living in the Madison Fire area (north of Hillcrest Blvd between Madison Avenue and Alta Vista Avenue) are advised that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that there are two storms headed toward Monrovia with the potential to deliver heavy rain and dangerous mud flows.
The first storm will begin late Wednesday night from around Midnight to 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning. This storm is anticipated to be slow moving, with ½” to 1” of rain expected with no thunderstorms.
The second storm is a larger event that may precipitate mudslides. Heavy rain is expected after 3:00 - 4:00 a.m. Friday morning through Saturday. This is projected to be a fast moving storm which will likely bring thunderstorms, unstable air masses and heavy downpours. The heaviest accumulation of rain will come between 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. possibly totaling up to 3”-5” rainfall by Saturday afternoon in the foothills.
A NOAA Flash Flood watch will remain in effect from Thursday, February 27 to Saturday, March 1 in all burn areas from Glendora to Monrovia. Residents can expect ¾” to 1” rainfall per hour periodically during the second storm, well above debris flow model forecasts. The City strongly advises affected residents to keep informed and be prepared to evacuate if evacuations are ordered.
“This will be the most significant rain event we have seen since the Madison Fire in April 2013,” said Monrovia Fire Chief Chris Donovan. “Fortunately we have prepared in the event that we have mud or debris flows. We are asking that all residents living within the burn area stay vigilant by taking actions now to prepare for this storm. We will continue to update residents. Monrovia and LA County Public Works personnel will also be on scene to assist in mitigating potentially damaging mud or debris flows.”
Residents are directed to remove vehicles, trash bins, and any other obstructions from the public streets. Vehicles left in the rights-of-way may be subject to tow. Gravel and sand bags are available at Fire Station 101, 141 E Lemon Avenue, Monrovia, CA. Residents may fill gravel bags at 839 Crescent Drive in Monrovia, and at the intersection of Highland Place and Scenic Drive. Please bring eye protection, gloves, and a shovel to scoop gravel into the bags. Sand is available at Recreation Park, in the parking lot adjacent to the Skate Park on E. Olive Avenue.
Evacuations are not required at this time, but residents are encouraged to stay updated with Nixle or the City’s website should an evacuation become necessary. To subscribe to Nixle, text 91016 to 888777 or log on to www.nixle.com to sign up for emergency email and text alerts.
Residents are advised that there will be no trash pickup for neighborhoods impacted by K-Rail on Friday, February 28. Trash will instead be picked up on Monday, March 3. Those who need to move cars are asked to park them at the former Albertson’s parking lot on East Huntington Drive.
For residents who do evacuate, discount rates at the Doubletree and Courtyard Hotels for Monrovia residents and their small pets will be offered. Doubletree has offered $99 room rates to evacuees and will waive the pet fee for pets under 35lbs. To reserve call: (626)357-1900. Courtyard by Marriott has offered $109 room rates, which includes breakfast, to evacuees (pets allowed on extenuating, case by case basis). To reserve call: (626)357-5211. Should mandatory evacuations take place, the Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm Avenue, will also serve as a shelter.
The Monrovia Emergency Operation Center (EOC) will be activated at Level 1 beginning 6:00 a.m. Friday morning. Residents may call the main City phone line (626) 932-5550 with questions or check the city website at www.cityofmonrovia.org for updates.
Source: City press release
- Brad Haugaard
The first storm will begin late Wednesday night from around Midnight to 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning. This storm is anticipated to be slow moving, with ½” to 1” of rain expected with no thunderstorms.
The second storm is a larger event that may precipitate mudslides. Heavy rain is expected after 3:00 - 4:00 a.m. Friday morning through Saturday. This is projected to be a fast moving storm which will likely bring thunderstorms, unstable air masses and heavy downpours. The heaviest accumulation of rain will come between 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. possibly totaling up to 3”-5” rainfall by Saturday afternoon in the foothills.
A NOAA Flash Flood watch will remain in effect from Thursday, February 27 to Saturday, March 1 in all burn areas from Glendora to Monrovia. Residents can expect ¾” to 1” rainfall per hour periodically during the second storm, well above debris flow model forecasts. The City strongly advises affected residents to keep informed and be prepared to evacuate if evacuations are ordered.
“This will be the most significant rain event we have seen since the Madison Fire in April 2013,” said Monrovia Fire Chief Chris Donovan. “Fortunately we have prepared in the event that we have mud or debris flows. We are asking that all residents living within the burn area stay vigilant by taking actions now to prepare for this storm. We will continue to update residents. Monrovia and LA County Public Works personnel will also be on scene to assist in mitigating potentially damaging mud or debris flows.”
Residents are directed to remove vehicles, trash bins, and any other obstructions from the public streets. Vehicles left in the rights-of-way may be subject to tow. Gravel and sand bags are available at Fire Station 101, 141 E Lemon Avenue, Monrovia, CA. Residents may fill gravel bags at 839 Crescent Drive in Monrovia, and at the intersection of Highland Place and Scenic Drive. Please bring eye protection, gloves, and a shovel to scoop gravel into the bags. Sand is available at Recreation Park, in the parking lot adjacent to the Skate Park on E. Olive Avenue.
Evacuations are not required at this time, but residents are encouraged to stay updated with Nixle or the City’s website should an evacuation become necessary. To subscribe to Nixle, text 91016 to 888777 or log on to www.nixle.com to sign up for emergency email and text alerts.
Residents are advised that there will be no trash pickup for neighborhoods impacted by K-Rail on Friday, February 28. Trash will instead be picked up on Monday, March 3. Those who need to move cars are asked to park them at the former Albertson’s parking lot on East Huntington Drive.
For residents who do evacuate, discount rates at the Doubletree and Courtyard Hotels for Monrovia residents and their small pets will be offered. Doubletree has offered $99 room rates to evacuees and will waive the pet fee for pets under 35lbs. To reserve call: (626)357-1900. Courtyard by Marriott has offered $109 room rates, which includes breakfast, to evacuees (pets allowed on extenuating, case by case basis). To reserve call: (626)357-5211. Should mandatory evacuations take place, the Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm Avenue, will also serve as a shelter.
The Monrovia Emergency Operation Center (EOC) will be activated at Level 1 beginning 6:00 a.m. Friday morning. Residents may call the main City phone line (626) 932-5550 with questions or check the city website at www.cityofmonrovia.org for updates.
Source: City press release
- Brad Haugaard
Video of Monrovia State of City Speech
Video of Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz's State of the City speech has been uploaded, if you'd like to watch it: http://goo.gl/68CuQQ
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Market Grill in Top 100
Monrovia's Market Grill makes the top 100 restaurants in the United States list, on Yelp.com. Number 75 to be exact. Good restaurant! http://goo.gl/Fl3nFR
- Brad Haugaard
Winning Monrovia Robotics Team Needs Support
Brian Johnson writes:
"The Monrovia High robotics program needs the Community's help! Our team "The Kings And Queens" was the top team out of a field of the best 48 teams in Southern California at the Los Angeles FTC Robotics Regional Tournament on Saturday 2/22 and earned a spot in the Western U.S. FTC Championship Tournament to be held in Sacramento on Mar 20-22.
"The cost to send the Kings And Queens to the Sacramento tournament is over $3000 for the entry fee, travel costs, needed parts for the robot, and materials to build a team display booth. We need your donations and business sponsorships to make this happen. Business owners - for a donation of $500 we will prominently feature your company's logo and information on our honored supporters board in our display area, and for a donation of $1000 we will also place your company logo right on the robot for everyone to see. If you would like to be a sponsor or make a tax-deductible donation, please contact Tom Dobson at MHS at 626-471-2800 x7243. If you want to support the team and don't need a tax receipt, please donate to our "Go Fund Me" campaign at http://www.gofundme.com/75ehc4. The girls have been amazing ambassadors for Monrovia at tournaments throughout Southern California and Nevada demonstrating everything that is good and special about our wonderful little city. Help them continue to represent us to the Western U.S., and hopefully to the World."
- Brad Haugaard
"The Monrovia High robotics program needs the Community's help! Our team "The Kings And Queens" was the top team out of a field of the best 48 teams in Southern California at the Los Angeles FTC Robotics Regional Tournament on Saturday 2/22 and earned a spot in the Western U.S. FTC Championship Tournament to be held in Sacramento on Mar 20-22.
"The cost to send the Kings And Queens to the Sacramento tournament is over $3000 for the entry fee, travel costs, needed parts for the robot, and materials to build a team display booth. We need your donations and business sponsorships to make this happen. Business owners - for a donation of $500 we will prominently feature your company's logo and information on our honored supporters board in our display area, and for a donation of $1000 we will also place your company logo right on the robot for everyone to see. If you would like to be a sponsor or make a tax-deductible donation, please contact Tom Dobson at MHS at 626-471-2800 x7243. If you want to support the team and don't need a tax receipt, please donate to our "Go Fund Me" campaign at http://www.gofundme.com/75ehc4. The girls have been amazing ambassadors for Monrovia at tournaments throughout Southern California and Nevada demonstrating everything that is good and special about our wonderful little city. Help them continue to represent us to the Western U.S., and hopefully to the World."
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Warning: Watch Out for Flash Floods!
City of Monrovia warns residents living in the Madison Fire area (north of Hillcrest between Madison Avenue and Alta Vista Avenue), to watch out for flash floods: http://goo.gl/uDlwsR
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Did You Lose a Tortoise? | Monrovia Librarian
~ Jen Havens has this tortoise, found at Mayflower and Foothill, about to go into Foothill traffic. Call or text 673-7978 if you are the owners. UPDATE: Happy ending. The tortoise was reunited with his family.
~ A brief history of a Monrovia librarian: http://goo.gl/0igiS2
- Brad Haugaard
Diamond Bar over Monrovia :-( | 100% Rain
~ Diamond Bar over Monrovia in soccer. http://goo.gl/6cwHg7
~ Wow! Chance of rain Friday is 100%, and 70% on Thursday and Saturday. http://goo.gl/QnmsD9
- Brad Haugaard
~ Wow! Chance of rain Friday is 100%, and 70% on Thursday and Saturday. http://goo.gl/QnmsD9
- Brad Haugaard
Rainstorm Power Safety Tips from Edison
With the approaching rainstorm, Southern California Edison has some tips on power-related safety issues that may occur because of the storm. http://goo.gl/RyTorH
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Roundup
Household hazardous waste and e-waste roundup on Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Myrtle Avenue Park and Ride Lot at the corner of South Myrtle and Pomona Avenue. Details: http://goo.gl/hGA0We
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Church Renting Krikorian Theater for New Movie
The Monrovia church, Fellowship Monrovia, is renting out the Krikorian Theater for an exclusive showing of the new movie, The Son of God, on Feb. 27. http://goo.gl/lDDHQS
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Foothill Unity Center: New President is Monrovia Mayor; Honorees
Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz, on the board of Foothill Unity Center, has been selected as the new president of the board, according to a Facebook posting by the Center.
Also, at its Fabulous '50s Golden Plate Awards benefit on April 24, Foothill Unity Center will honor ...
- Cynthia Kurtz, president and chief executive officer, San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership
- Colleen McEvoy, longtime Center supporter.
- Simplicity Bank
- Jewish Federation of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, Temple Beth David, Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, Weizmann Day School
Tickets to the event at The Trinity Ballroom in Pasadena are $150 per person. There will be a showing of classic cars, silent and live auctions, and oldies music. Center is seeking sponsorships and items for auctions. For information: www.foothillunitycenter.org.
- Brad Haugaard
Also, at its Fabulous '50s Golden Plate Awards benefit on April 24, Foothill Unity Center will honor ...
- Cynthia Kurtz, president and chief executive officer, San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership
- Colleen McEvoy, longtime Center supporter.
- Simplicity Bank
- Jewish Federation of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, Temple Beth David, Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, Weizmann Day School
Tickets to the event at The Trinity Ballroom in Pasadena are $150 per person. There will be a showing of classic cars, silent and live auctions, and oldies music. Center is seeking sponsorships and items for auctions. For information: www.foothillunitycenter.org.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Company: Peanut Butter Pretzel Monopoly? | Fundraiser for Reading
~ Does Monrovia-based Trader Joe's have a monopoly on peanut butter pretzels? http://goo.gl/ezQInL
~ Monrovia Reads is having a fundraiser March 13, 6-9 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel. Details: http://goo.gl/XzMyFr
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia Reads is having a fundraiser March 13, 6-9 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel. Details: http://goo.gl/XzMyFr
- Brad Haugaard
Crutchfield New Monrovia Football Coach? | Holden: Make Obama Prominent in State Textbooks
~ Star-News sports writer Fred Robledo wonders in a Twitter posting, whether "former Duarte coach Wardell Crutchfield be the next head football coach at Monrovia? Rumor is that he's interested."
~ Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia, has introduced a bill, AB 1912, called the "President Barack Obama Curriculum Act," that a Holden press release says "would be the first step toward acknowledging President Obama's legacy for generations to come." Specifically, the bill "would encourage the State Board of Education to provide academic curriculum on the election of President Obama and its historical impact of overcoming our nation's past and educating children to embrace diversity." The bill: http://goo.gl/b069hw
- Brad Haugaard
~ Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia, has introduced a bill, AB 1912, called the "President Barack Obama Curriculum Act," that a Holden press release says "would be the first step toward acknowledging President Obama's legacy for generations to come." Specifically, the bill "would encourage the State Board of Education to provide academic curriculum on the election of President Obama and its historical impact of overcoming our nation's past and educating children to embrace diversity." The bill: http://goo.gl/b069hw
- Brad Haugaard
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