Daughter of Monrovia's Pottenger Sanatorium Dies at Age 94

Margaret Pottenger, 94, the daughter of  the founder of the Monrovia's historic Pottenger Sanatorium, died March 12 of this year in Tustin, California. Margaret Pottenger was the daughter of Francis M. Pottenger, whose sanatorium, now gone, treated tuberculosis patients in north Monrovia. Details.

A Moment in Monrovia History: At the Monrovia Airport in 1938

Monrovia Airport January 24, 1938. North end of field. Fairchild KR21, Kinner K-5 100 H.P.NC-209V, Ralph Wiggins. Al Blackburn in plane, Lillian Irwin and Cookie Ed Cook. From the Gary Boen 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

Free Play Video Gaming at Library Thursday, March 28

Video Game Free Play Thursday, March 28, at the library. Video gaming on a big screen from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., featuring a Nintendo Switch with various multiplayer games for children aged 6-11. Adults must accompany their children. No sign-up necessary. For information contact: jtuszynski@ci.monrovia.ca.us, 256-8274.

- Brad Haugaard

LEGO Free Play at Library Saturday, March 30

LEGO Free Play, Saturday March 30, 1 to 3 p.m. at Library. For children 2-12 can build and play with LEGO materials. Adults must stay and engage with their children throughout event. No registration required. For more information contact: jtuszynski@ci.monrovia.ca.us, 256-8274.

- Brad Haugaard

Teen Makerspace Wednesday, March 27, at Library

Teen Makerspace, Wednesday, March 27, in the Teen Area of the Library. For students grades 6-12, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Resources include supplies for creating zines, friendship bracelets, pins, buttons, and more, along with tech exploration like coding with Sphero Mini Bots and 3D design and printing. Drop-in attendance is allowed, registration not necessary. For information contact: acarey@ci.monrovia.ca.us, 256-8274.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Guild Tea to Benefit Children's Hospital

Tea for Children's Hospital, sponsored by the Monrovia Guild of Children's Hospital. Tickets available here.

- Brad Haugaard

Free Watercolor Painting Class March 27

- Brad Haugaard

Kingdom of Caid Tournament in Recreation Park

 

The Kingdom of Caid, of the Society for Creative Anachronism, is holding its "Martial Consort’s Champion for Her Majesty Mercedes Eirnyardóttir," today (Saturday), at Recreation Park. The Barony of Angels, which includes Monrovia, is hosting the event.

Participants told me the society was founded in Berkeley, California, as an outgrowth of a themed birthday party. The party-goers had so much fun they just kept it going, and now it's a worldwide organization. The focus is on recreating the Middle Ages, but, as one participant told me, the Middle Ages "as we would like them to be." In other words, with flush toilets.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia High Students Going to Washington D.C. for Computer Coding Challenge

At its next meeting (agenda here )the Monrovia Board of Education will ...

~ Consider approving an April 9 field trip to Washington D.C. for three Monrovia High School students for the Congressional App Challenge, "House of Code," Invitational in Washington, D.C., from April 9 to 12 to demonstrate their app, showcase their computer coding skills and network with government officials and tech industry leaders. Details. 

~ Receive these schools' open house schedule:

• Canyon Early Learning Center - Thursday, March 28; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy - Tuesday, April 23; 6 to 7 p.m.
• Wild Rose School of Creative Arts - Tuesday, April 16; 6 - 7:30 p.m.
• Canyon Oaks HS/Mt. Park School - Thursday, April 11; 6 to 7 p.m.

- Brad Haugaard

Dog Adoption Event at Monrovia Petsmart

Dog adoption event with Pasadena Humane Society at Petsmart Monrovia (745 W Huntington)11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 23. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Free Cinematography Workshop March 27

KGEM-TV is offering a free Cinematography Workshop by Director of Photography, Monty Rowan, who will analyze, shot by shot, scenes from A list movies he has worked on as an A camera operator, 2nd Unit DP and DP.  RSVP - limited space.

- Brad Haugaard 

Junior Naturalist For a Day, March 29

Register here.

- Brad Haugaard

Discussion of Bonsai at Monrovia Garden Club March 26

 

Ted Matson, curator of the joint bonsai collections at the Huntington Botanical Garden, will discuss Bonsai at the Monrovia Garden Club meeting on March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.

- Brad Haugaard

Compost and Mulch Giveaway April 13

Free compost and mulch giveaway on April 13, from 8 a.m. to noon at Monrovia Public Works yard, 600 S. Mountain. First-come, first-served. Bring an ID or Athens Services bill, containers, and a shovel (no plastic bags). For questions, contact jhadden@ci.monrovia.ca.us or call 932-5574.

- Brad Haugaard

Earth Day Celebration April 20

 

Earth Day at One Earth Community Garden, 777 E Greystone Ave, Monrovia, on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy kids' activities, live music, and more.

- Brad Haugaard