Zombie Apocalypse at Monrovia's First Presbyterian

Monrovia's First Presbyterian Church will begin a new "mini series" this Sunday entitled: "How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, and other Thoughts About the End of the World". http://goo.gl/Gg6GJB

Comment: Sounds like useful information :-)

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia FD Providing CPR Training Thursday

The Monrovia Fire Department will provide free CPR Training Thursday, June 5 at the Library Park fountain, 312 S Myrtle, between 9 AM and noon. http://goo.gl/8sYRXS

- Brad Haugaard

Swap Produce in the Park this Saturday

Spring and summer are the best times for cultivating produce in our gardens! Produce in the Park is a group of people dedicated to sharing locally grown food to decrease food waste; exchange gardening, cooking and other useful tips; and create an awesome community of awesome people. If all these things sound like you, then come check out our upcoming PitP meet-up this Saturday, June 7, 9-11 AM by the Mark Twain bench in Library Park (on the corner of Lime & Myrtle). To find out more, visit our blog and join email list. Source: PitP press release

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Old Home Tour Attendance Nice, But Lower | Dillard in Need of Heart Operation

~ Jim Wigton, of the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group, reported this morning that attendance at the group's annual Old Homes Tour was about 500, a nice crowd, but down from previous years when it has been over 700. He attributed the decline to other old home tours, which has given people more choices.

~ Terrance Williams, who serves on the Monrovia School Board, reports that Bishop Wm. LaRue Dillard, who has long led Second Baptist Church of Monrovia, is publicly asking for prayer because he needs a heart transplant. Williams, who attends the church, said Dillard is at the top of the list for the operation.

- Brad Haugaard

Coming up in Monrovia

~ Job search workshops: http://goo.gl/wTnO36

~ A Friendship Tea sponsored by United Methodist Church and Foothills Pregnancy Resource Center, June 7, 11 a.m. To 2 p.m. At 140 E Palm. $15 advance or $20 at the door. Fashion show, thrift store shopping, gold purchasing. Tickets: 358-2122.

~ Fundraiser for Centre Stage June 10 at Flamzz pizza restaurant. 15% of purchases to Centre Stage. Details: 930-0973.

~ Summer movie schedule: June 14, Surfs Up at St. Luke's Episcopal Church; June 28, Frozen at Second Baptist Church; July 12, The Avengers, on IvyAvenue between Fig and Los Angeles; July 26, The Lego Movie, at Monrovia High.

~ Black Alumni Association picnic, June 28, 11 AM to 6 PM at Shamrock and Olive. Games, raffle, food. More info, call Eloise Hart at 529-5671.

~ Knights of Columbus charity golf, San Dimas Canyon Golf Course. June 27. BBQ to follow. Info, call Hal Leavens at 359-8648.

~ Fourth of July concert and fireworks. Featuring Stone Soul. Library Park, starting at 7 PM, fireworks at 9 PM.

~ Professional performance of The Wizard Of Oz at the Taylor Performing Arts Center, a.k.a. Monrovia High auditorium, on July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20. Details: http://goo.gl/FmQlfF

- Brad Haugaard

Historic Group to Oppose Large Homes | Fountain to be Replaced | Monrovia in WWII

~ Gloria Crudgington, in the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group's newsletter, writes: "Historically, MOHPG has focused much of its energy on the preservation of our old home stock. Now, we also are directing our attention to the preservation of our neighborhoods." She says the group would like to prevent small houses being replaced by "McMansions."

~ The Monrovia Historic Preservation Group's newsletter reports that the insurance company of the driver who clonked the historic drinking fountain structure in Library Park at Myrtle and Lime has agreed to a settlement, so hopefully the fountain can be rebuilt to its original condition (I've been told all the rocks making up the fountain have been saved.)

~ The Monrovia Historical Museum has officially unveiled its newest exhibit, "Monrovia at War," about the city during World War II. The museum is at 742 E. Lemon, and is open Thursdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Admission is free.

- Brad Haugaard

New Coffee Shop on Myrtle

A new coffee shop is apparently going in on Myrtle - Eureka Coffee Lounge. http://goo.gl/MunNb6

- Brad Haugaard

Tourism for Monrovia and Vicinity

The San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership has developed a campaign to promote the valley as a tourist destination. Here is its promotion for visitor to the Monrovia/Arcadia/Sierra Madre area who has 36 hours on his hands: http://goo.gl/iIK89Z . And here are some other local adventures: http://goo.gl/ItGNPj

- Brad Haugaard

Would Plastic Bag Ban Affect Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center?

Monrovian Charlotte Shamadan writes in her Weekly Star column that Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center "relies on donated plastic bags for packing the weekly food distribution for needy families." (The proposed plastic bag ban will come back before the Monrovia City Council at its next meeting, this coming Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. http://goo.gl/li8CxH)

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Council: The Plastic Bag Ban Returns; No Thank You Letter to Chu

At its Tuesday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/li8CxH ) the Monrovia City Council will ...

~ Consider a proposal by Council member Alexander Blackburn to reintroduce a proposed ban on plastic grocery carry-out bags that was initially adopted, then rejected at the last council meeting. See item RCC-4: http://goo.gl/li8CxH .

~ Review letters to Congresswoman Judy Chu (I'm not sure why multiple letters) asking that Monrovia be removed from the proposed San Gabriel Mountains National Recreation Area. See proposed letters here, http://goo.gl/GO2OXC , and here: http://goo.gl/wJyHwt

- Brad Haugaard

Citrus College Reinstating Nursing Assistant Program

Citrus College, which serves Monrovia, is reinstating its nursing assistant program this fall. There will be a mandatory information meeting at Citrus on Monday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to noon for those interested in the program. The meeting will be held at Louis E. Zellers Center for Innovation, Room 159, off Foothill Boulevard near Barranca Avenue. Source: Citrus press release

- Brad Haugaard

Lunch at T Burgers

Lunch at T Burgers, just east of Magnolia on the south side of Foothill. I got the tostada salad, for $7.99, and an iced tea for $1.89. It's pretty big, with a lot of chicken, avocado, tomato, cheese, and beans. That, and you can pretend you're eating healthy because it's a salad. Yummy!

- Brad Haugaard

Is Monrovia's Football Dynasty Over?

Star-News writer thinks Monrovia football dynasty may be over. http://goo.gl/dO4Meh

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia High Girls Team Wins at CIF Finals

Monrovia High girl's 4X100 Relay Team won the crown at the CIF Finals last Saturday. The boys 4X100 and 4X400 meter teams also did well. http://goo.gl/UYfrc0

- Brad Haugaard

Citrus College Hosting Japanese Water Polo Team | World Vision Helps with Flood

~ The Japanese Women's National Team will be using the Citrus College Aquatics Center to train from May 27 to June 1, during which time the team will go head to head with the United States Women's Youth National Team in the water. Citrus serves Monrovia. Source: Citrus press release

~ Monrovia's World Vision relief agency is helping with flood clean-up in Bosnia and Herzegovina. http://goo.gl/5oVROl

- Brad Haugaard