Three masked gunmen reportedly robbed a 7-Eleven store at 922 W Duarte Road around 9:45 p.m. Sunday night, June 16. They fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
- Brad Haugaard
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
'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
- Brad Haugaard
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