Steinway Piano Fundraiser
St. Luke's Episcopal Church Choir will present its fourth annual fundraiser to help purchase a Steinway concert grand piano on Saturday, May 22, at 5 p.m. Dinner in Guild Hall at the church, 122 S. California Ave. at Foothill followed by the show, directed by Music Director Kent Jones, in the sanctuary. An array of musical styles will be performed by members of the choir and guests. Wine and dessert will follow. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the door. Reservations recommended. Email jklauer@gmail.com or call Kelly Lauer at 905-5247 by Wednesday, May 18.
Monrovia Mayor In Pie Eating Contest
Monrovia Mayor Tom Adams takes a breather in the Monrovia Days pie eating contest. How cool is a town when you get to see the mayor with his face smeared with pie? Can you imagine the mayor of LA doing this?
- Brad Haugaard
More Trader Joe's Veggie Products Recalled
Monrovia-based Trader Joe's has added to the list of foods it is recalling for fear they may be contaminated with Listeria. All frozen veggies: http://goo.gl/usvrEe
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Days Is On!
Monrovia Days is on today and tomorrow. The center of the action is Library Park.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council to Consider: 'Raw Inspiration' to Run Street Fair; Sending Anti-Tax Letter To County; Etc.
At its May 17 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/HyaGB9 ), the Monrovia City Council will ...
- Consider hiring Raw Inspiration to run the Monrovia Friday Night Family Street Fair. A city review team visited and liked the Calabasas Farmers' Market, run by Raw Inspiration, and found that, "While the Calabasas Farmers' Market was not an exact replica of Monrovia's Street Fair (the event lacked a significant entertainment component), incorporating elements from the Calabasas event into our Street Fair was highly recommended." http://goo.gl/jMmQAK
- Consider sending a letter to Supervisor Michael Antonovich saying why the city doesn't like the proposed Los Angeles County Park Tax. In short, city staff thinks it's unfair. In long ... http://goo.gl/YKxUwJ
- Consider spending some of the bond money the city raised for water/sewer/street repair for engineering and design services ($1,532,900 to Merrell Johnson Engineering and $81,260 to Civiltec Engineering)
- Plus another $30,880 to Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk assessment services.
- Also, the council will hold a 5 p.m. study session about the city's 2016-2017 budget. http://goo.gl/6iVWjj
- Brad Haugaard
- Consider hiring Raw Inspiration to run the Monrovia Friday Night Family Street Fair. A city review team visited and liked the Calabasas Farmers' Market, run by Raw Inspiration, and found that, "While the Calabasas Farmers' Market was not an exact replica of Monrovia's Street Fair (the event lacked a significant entertainment component), incorporating elements from the Calabasas event into our Street Fair was highly recommended." http://goo.gl/jMmQAK
- Consider sending a letter to Supervisor Michael Antonovich saying why the city doesn't like the proposed Los Angeles County Park Tax. In short, city staff thinks it's unfair. In long ... http://goo.gl/YKxUwJ
- Consider spending some of the bond money the city raised for water/sewer/street repair for engineering and design services ($1,532,900 to Merrell Johnson Engineering and $81,260 to Civiltec Engineering)
- Plus another $30,880 to Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk assessment services.
- Also, the council will hold a 5 p.m. study session about the city's 2016-2017 budget. http://goo.gl/6iVWjj
- Brad Haugaard
Mayor Adams And Crew In Video Ad for Monrovia Days
If you want to see Mayor Tom Adams in cool blue sunglasses with a squirt gun in a rappy video ad for Monrovia Days, you will want to watch this: https://goo.gl/ucsDe0
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Will Chris Rich Be Interim School Board Member?
Monrovia School Board will likely appoint former board member Chris Rich to serve out the remainder of retiring Alex Zucco's term. Zucco is taking a position with the state PTA. http://goo.gl/mDCFSW
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Domenico's
Dinner at Domenico's, a traditional style Italian restaurant on Huntington just east of Magnolia. Got the ravioli and spaghetti combination plate $15.99, and a large beer for $7.50. It came with a nice salad. Tasty and filling.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Garden Club to Host Home Beautification Awards
Monrovia Garden Club will host the 2016 Monrovia Home Beautification Awards. The club will select eight front gardens. Yards are judged on appearance, how they enhance the home and neighborhood, and on its own merit as a work of art. An award sign will be put in the front yard announcing the resident as a winner, and the Mayor will present each resident with a Certificate of Recognition. The next Monrovia Garden Club meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24 in Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Myrtle and Foothill. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m.
MOOYAH Burgers Opening May 23
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes - in the Foothill Park Plaza at Myrtle and Foothill - is opening its doors on Monday, May 23. MOOYAH says it never uses frozen beef, it house-bakes its buns, serves fresh-cut fries and real ice cream shakes. The restaurant is owned by Ara Avagyan, an Armenian immigrant who has attended both medical school and earned a master's degree in leadership and management. He has held executive positions and owned companies in the home health industry. Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Hit With a Bat; Shoplifting With Baby Stroller; Cell Phone Swiped; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for May 9-11. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 426 service events, resulting in 99 investigations.
Graffiti Vandalism
May 9 at 9:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to a park in the 900 block of California on the report of graffiti vandalism. When they arrived, they found someone had spray painted graffiti in large letters on a wall. The investigation is ongoing.
Domestic Violence
May 10 at 6:20 p.m., officers responded to the report of a battery in progress at a park in the 900 block of California. The officers arrived and contacted the male victim, who had minor injuries from a confrontation with his girlfriend. The suspect hit the victim with a bat and punched him several times in the head and face. The suspect had left the area and was not located. The suspect was entered into the law enforcement wanted persons system and the investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
May 10 at 6:58 p.m., a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington called police to report a shoplifting incident. A female adult had been seen by store security placing jewelry into a baby stroller. The female exited the store without paying for the items. Loss prevention personnel detained and placed the suspect under private person's arrest. The officer arrested the suspect and issued her a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
May 11 at 12:17 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 100 block of W. Walnut when he observed a male adult subject hiding near a wall next to a closed business. He contacted the subject and a consent search revealed he had a methamphetamine pipe in his possession. The officer searched the immediate area and recovered a baggie of methamphetamine, but the suspect said it did not belong to him. A computer search revealed the suspect also had a warrant for his arrest. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody for possession of drug paraphernalia and the warrant.
Petty Theft
May 11 at 12:51 a.m., a petty theft incident was reported at a business in the 200 block of W. Huntington. The victim was eating at the fast food restaurant when a male adult suspect suddenly grabbed the victim's cell phone and ran out of the business. Police were called and an area search was conducted, but the suspect was not located. The investigation is continuing.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 426 service events, resulting in 99 investigations.
Graffiti Vandalism
May 9 at 9:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to a park in the 900 block of California on the report of graffiti vandalism. When they arrived, they found someone had spray painted graffiti in large letters on a wall. The investigation is ongoing.
Domestic Violence
May 10 at 6:20 p.m., officers responded to the report of a battery in progress at a park in the 900 block of California. The officers arrived and contacted the male victim, who had minor injuries from a confrontation with his girlfriend. The suspect hit the victim with a bat and punched him several times in the head and face. The suspect had left the area and was not located. The suspect was entered into the law enforcement wanted persons system and the investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
May 10 at 6:58 p.m., a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington called police to report a shoplifting incident. A female adult had been seen by store security placing jewelry into a baby stroller. The female exited the store without paying for the items. Loss prevention personnel detained and placed the suspect under private person's arrest. The officer arrested the suspect and issued her a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
May 11 at 12:17 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 100 block of W. Walnut when he observed a male adult subject hiding near a wall next to a closed business. He contacted the subject and a consent search revealed he had a methamphetamine pipe in his possession. The officer searched the immediate area and recovered a baggie of methamphetamine, but the suspect said it did not belong to him. A computer search revealed the suspect also had a warrant for his arrest. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody for possession of drug paraphernalia and the warrant.
Petty Theft
May 11 at 12:51 a.m., a petty theft incident was reported at a business in the 200 block of W. Huntington. The victim was eating at the fast food restaurant when a male adult suspect suddenly grabbed the victim's cell phone and ran out of the business. Police were called and an area search was conducted, but the suspect was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Essential Oils Class at Monrovia Library | Senior Discount on Trash Pickup
~ Free Essential Oil Remedies class, Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the Monrovia Library. Make simple remedies using natural and potent therapeutic grade essential oils with host. Each participant will make blended remedies such as: Sleepy Time blend, Tummy Tamer, Achy Muscle Blend, Flu Bomb, Focus and Concentrate. Register at http: http://tinyurl.com/zxaq8mp
~ Monrovia residents 65 years of age or older are eligible for a 10% discount on solid waste services. Proof of age from a legal document (driver license, identification card, etc.) is required. Simply stop by the Public Works Department (600 S. Mountain Avenue) and staff will verify your age, so Athens Services can apply the discount to your account. (Thanks to Recreation Supervisor Rebecca Sandoval for info.)
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia residents 65 years of age or older are eligible for a 10% discount on solid waste services. Proof of age from a legal document (driver license, identification card, etc.) is required. Simply stop by the Public Works Department (600 S. Mountain Avenue) and staff will verify your age, so Athens Services can apply the discount to your account. (Thanks to Recreation Supervisor Rebecca Sandoval for info.)
- Brad Haugaard
New Townhomes Near Station Square
Brandywine Homes has begun construction at Lotus Court, a new community offering 13 townhomes on Duarte Road at Lotus Court, a few blocks west of Station Square.
Brandywine is building 13 three- and four-bedroom townhomes ranging in size from 1,555 to 1,705 square feet with private yards, full side-by-side garages, Spanish-inspired architecture, stainless steel appliances and solid-surface counters. The stucco, three-story townhomes with tile roofs are being built around an existing historic landmarked home built on the site in the early 1900s. The neighborhood will include a central recreation area.
The project is expected to be complete this summer.
Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
Upcoming at Monrovia's Station Square Park
Here is an overview of events that have been scheduled to kinda break in Station Square Park. (This is in addition to a concert series the city is working on.)
Source: City Manager Oliver Chi weekly report.
- Brad Haugaard
- Summer Reading Club Kick-Off. June 16 from 6-7 p.m.
- Family Dance Party For Younger Children & Their Families on June 23 through August 18. Every Thursday from 6-6:30 p.m.
- Brews & Books, June 23 from 7-8:30 p.m.
- Night Hike at Canyon Park, June 30, July 28, and August 11, from 6:30-9 p.m. A shuttle will take participants to Canyon Park for a guided tour to learn about the creatures that take over the park at night.
- Summer Concerts At Station Square. All concerts from 6:30-8 p.m. July 14 – The Who Show (The Who Tribute Band); July 21 - Escape (The Journey Tribute); August 4 – Mirage (Visions of Fleetwood Mac); August 18 – Doobies, Inc. (Doobie Brothers Tribute Band).
Source: City Manager Oliver Chi weekly report.
- Brad Haugaard
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