A Moment in Monrovia History: Monrovia Float in 1924 Rose Parade

Monrovia Float in 1924 Pasadena Rose Parade. It looks like a colonial scene. Maybe George Washington? From the Kim Anderson 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

Crafts for Children at Library Thursday

Craft-tastic: Weekly craft sessions for families at Library Youth Services Area during June and July. Thursday, June 20, 12 to 2 p.m. Children will create paper plate suns or yarn-woven flowers. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Dungeons and Dragons Tonight at Library

Dungeons and Dragons tonight at Library Community Room. Teens and adults to play classic fantasy tabletop role-playing game, Monday, June 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Sign to be Installed at Crudgington Station

The city is planning an 8-foot cedar sign for the building just inside the Wilderness Preserve near the Cloverleaf entry point. The building was called a "fire station," but is being renamed to "Crudgington Station" in honor of former City Council Member Gloria Crudgington. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Free Nutrition Class June 21

- Brad Haugaard 

'Music in Motion' Choir and Dancers June 22

 

San Gabriel Valley Choral Company will present a "Music in Motion" concert with choir and dance, Saturday, June 22, 7:30 p.m., at St Luke Episcopal Church. Silent auction, refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $25 general, $15 for children under 12. Purchase online here or at the door.

- Brad Haugaard

Summer Solstice Potluck Dinner June 20

Grow Monrovia will host a Summer Solstice Potluck Dinner at One Earth Community Garden (777 E. Greystone). June 20, 6 to 9 p.m. Bring homemade dish; kids make dish for youth table. RSVP here. Contact: info@growmonrovia.org.

Financial Literacy Workshop for Students June 19

Foothill Credit Union will host a Financial Literacy Workshop for students ages 13-21. Presentation includes a hands-on money management simulation that gives students a taste of real-world financial challenges, with each student managing a family with a monthly salary, bills, loan debt, and more. Saturday, June 22, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Community Center Kay Dalton Room, 119 W. Palm Ave. Light breakfast, raffles, money machine. RSVP required by June 19 to malcantar@foothillcu.org; space limited.

- Brad Haugaard

Summer Concert Schedule

All concerts last from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets.

At Station Square Park

June 16 The Todd Stanford Country Band

June 23, The Convertibles, Rock/Soul Band

June 30 Cold Duck, Old School Band

At Library Park

July 7, The Skinny Ties, 80s Band

July 14 Chico Band, Latin

July 21 Bumptown, Disco R&B Band

July 20 OC Groove, Soul and Funk Band

August 4 Thunder, Country Band

August 11 Upstream, Reggae Band

- Brad Haugaard

Water District Offering Free Water Saving Devices

The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District is offering free WaterSmart Home Kits to help residents conserve up to 20% of household water usage. Kits include water efficiency devices such as faucet aerators, shower heads, and sprinkler nozzles that can be easily installed. Residents can apply for a kit by calling (866) 308-8391 or visiting www.upperdistrict.org/wshkit.

- Brad Haugaard

City Performing Broadband Internet Survey

Monrovia is conducting a study to understand the internet needs for households and businesses in the area to ensure everyone has adequate internet service. Take the survey here.

- Brad Haugaard

Athens Rates Going Up 7.9 Percent for Homes, 11.9 Percent for Commercial

Athens Services plans to increase residential rates by 7.9% (4.9% CPI adjustment plus 3% additional) and commercial/solid waste rates by 11.9% (4.9% CPI plus 7% additional) effective July 1, as allowed by its contract with the city.

- Brad Haugaard

Art Installation Saturday to Honor Former Mayor Pat Ostrye

As part of the Neighborhood Treasures program, Pat Ostrye will be honored tomorrow (Satuday) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with an art installation at the 300 block of North Alta Vista, near her long-time residence. Ostrye was the first woman to serve on City Council, and in 1978 became the first woman to be directly elected as mayor. Her leadership brought several programs, including Monrovia Meals on Wheels, Dial-a-Ride, a home library, and a federally funded senior lunch program. Later, in 1980, she was elected as city clerk, then, in 1992, she ran and won the part-time position of city treasurer, thereby serving in all four of the City’s then-elective office. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Latest Monrovia Today Magazine Out

The summer 2024 edition of Monrovia Today is out. Here is the digital version.

- Brad Haugaard

City Council: Raise for City Manager; All-Way Stop at Peck and El Norte, Freedom Day and Mosquito Awareness Week

At its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia City Council will consider ...

~ Increasing City Manager Dylan Feik's annual salary by 8%, from $238,471 to $257,548, the anniversary of his hire "and the date a 2023 adjustment would have taken place, had the evaluation not been delayed." Details. 

~ Installing an all-way stop at the intersection of Peck Road and El Norte Street. Details.

~ Proclaiming June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day and proclaiming June 20-26, 2024, as National Mosquito Control Awareness Week.

- Brad Haugaard