Kingdom of Caid to Hold Tournament in Recreation Park Saturday

The Kingdom of Caid, of the Society for Creative Anachronism, will hold the "Martial Consort’s Champion for Her Majesty Mercedes Eirnyardóttir," on Saturday, March 23, at Recreation Park (620 S Shamrock, Monrovia), hosted by the Barony of Angels . There will be tournaments for determining Armored, Rapier, Cut & Thrust, and Youth Champions. The "lists" (tournament field, as best I understand) will open at 9 a.m.

- Brad Haugaard

Dinner at Panera Bread

Dinner at Panera Bread, in the Huntington Oaks shopping center on the south side of Huntington. I got the “Pick 2” with half a Chipotle Chicken Avocado Sandwich for $7.99 and a cup of Autumn Squash soup for $5.99, and added a strawberry smoothie for $7.49. Excellent!

- Brad Haugaard 

Barony of Angels Fighter Practice at Library Park

The Barony of Angels, of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a medieval re-creation group, will hold its weekly armored fighter practice on the Myrtle side of Library Park Tuesday, March 19, from 7-9 p.m. The Barony of Angels is one of 15 baronies and shires belonging to the Kingdom of Caid, one of 23 kingdoms in the society. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

500 Shade Trees Available For Unincorporated Monrovia, Duarte, and Arcadia

Grow Monrovia is partnering with LA County Public Works to plant up to 500 trees in unincorporated Monrovia, Duarte and Arcadia (also known as Mayflower Village). If you live in or know someone who lives in this area and you want a shade tree planted in your parkway or public right of way email info@growmonrovia.org with your address and contact info.

- Brad Haugaard

Shy Kelce Needs Quiet Home to Blossom

 Kelce is a shy and sensitive husky who is in search of a quiet home that will allow him to blossom into the wonderful dog that we know he can be. While initially he can be unsure of new people and places, Kelce quickly warms up and becomes a wiggly puppy!

Kelce is a little over one year old and likely close to full grown at fifty pounds. He has made a lot of close friends with volunteers and staff at Pasadena Humane, so his forever family will get an instant BFF!

He recently got to go out on a field trip with some volunteers. They reported that he had a great day out- playing fetch in the yard, going for walks and getting tons of attention. He loves chasing toys but hasn’t quite grasped the “bring it back” idea. He does well in the car, enjoys getting pets and appears to be house trained.

Handsome and adorable Kelce is a diamond in the rough. Once you get past his shy exterior, you’ll find the gentle heart and loving personality that we get to see all the time!

The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.

All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.

- Brad Haugaard

A Moment in Monrovia History: The Carnegie Library

The new library opened January 27, 1908 and was replaced in 1956. "Mr. Carnegie's liberal offer of ten thousand dollars for the library building, inspired an active and harmonious civic spirit that aroused the voting public to the advisability of securing this central location for a city hall and park. Over one hundred and seventy-five merchants and other prominent citizens joined in the publication of an appeal to the public, urging support of the bonds. The ladies of the Saturday Afternoon Club did yeoman service among the voters, and served luncheon on election day in one of the rooms of the Granite Bank Building. Among the prominent ones engaged were Mesdames A. H. Johnson, E. S. Armstrong, F. D. Hammond, C. H. Anson, M. W. Cole, George O. Monroe, C. E. Slosson, 1. N. Wheeler, 1. M. Banks and K. E. Lawrence. Both bond issues carried by overwhelming majorities, and the evening after the election, the civic battlers celebrated at the Grand View Hotel with an oyster supper where oratorical felicitations flowed freely." John L. Wiley, History of Monrovia 1927 p 98. 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

Innovation Lab For Children March 20 at Library

Innovation Lab for children aged 6-11 at library on March 20, 3-4 p.m. STEAM activities. Accompanying adult required; no drop-offs. Accessible accommodations provided on request (contact 72-hours in advance). For further information contact: jtuszynski@ci.monrovia.ca.us, 256-8274.

- Brad Haugaard

Hindu Festival at Library March 23

Holi celebration at library on March 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. Cultural dancing, crafts, and learning about the Hindu festival of Holi, celebrating spring, love, and new life. For all ages. For more information, contact asimpson@ci.monrovia.ca.us, 256-8269.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Schools Celebrate Pi Day With Pie

Monrovia School District reports that Monrovia High School students threw more than 3.14 pies at their teachers to celebrate Pi Day.

- Brad Haugaard

Expect Smoke Next Week Above Bradbury

The LA County Fire Department Forestry Division will conduct a burn in Spinks Canyon, above Bradbury east of Monrovia, on March 20-21 to reduce wildfire risk. Visible smoke but no harm expected.

- Brad Haugaard

Summer Jobs for Monrovia Youth

Monrovia is opening applications for its paid YES (Youth Employment Services) Summer Internship, designed to offer local youth an a mentorship from city staff and real-world work experience through partnerships with local businesses, including weekly professional development workshops. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Free Oil Recycling Kit from Public Works Yard

Monrovians can pick up a free used oil recycling kit at the Public Works Yard, 600 S. Mountain Avenue: Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, contact Public Works directly at 932-5575. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

 Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash. 

City Seeks Nominees for Older Monrovian of the Year

The City of Monrovia is accepting nominations for the "Older Monrovian of the Year" Award, aimed at residents 60 or older who showed community service in 2023, with a deadline on March 29 and the award presentation on April 25. For more information contact Lauren Pagliotti at LPagliotti@ci.monrovia.ca.us or 256-8225. Application here. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30

Easter Bunny Pictures March 23 in Library Park

On Saturday, March 23, Easter Bunny photos at Library Park. For more information, call Community Services Department at 256-8246. Photos will be moved to the Community Center in the event of rain.

- Brad Haugaard