New exhibit coming on 'How Transportation Shaped Monrovia,' April 30

The Monrovia Historical Museum will be unveiling a new exhibit called "Engines of Change... How Transportation Shaped Monrovia on April 30 from 4-6 p.m.

- Brad Haugaard

Raising Cane's donates $15,589 for dog rescue

Raising Cane’s donates $15,589 to Pup Culture Rescue at its Monrovia restaurant.

Raising Cane's donated $15,589 to Pup Culture Rescue yesterday from proceeds from its sold-out Plush Puppy campaign from 26 area Raising Cane's restaurants. The Pasadena-based nonprofit will use the funds for spay and neuter services, vaccinations, microchips, food, and shelter for about 50 dogs each month.

The local campaign was part of a nationwide effort that raised $500,000, including $100,000 for BISSELL Pet Foundation and support for nearly 200 pet welfare groups. Raising Cane’s said the annual promotion has generated more than $10 million for animal causes since 2006.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovians being filmed about 'co-thriving' with bears

Monrovians Brian Gordon and Rick Martinez, who have made friends with a momma bear and her cubs, are the subject of a film being produced on "co-thriving" with bears. Details (behind a subscription wall).  You can see their videos on YouTube, here. 

- Brad Haugaard

Seeds of Hope luncheon honors community heroes

Foothill Unity Center will honor community heroes at its Seeds of Hope luncheon at Courtyard Marriott, Mar. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program includes harp music, a plated lunch, and honoree recognition. Proceeds support neighbors in need. Admission $45; sponsorships from $450 to $5,000. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Rolo is confident, bold, playful ... and just a bit silly

Rolo is basically a box of chocolates — where you’ll never stop being delighted, and every moment is pure sweetness! This 2-year-old German Shepherd mix at Pasadena Humane is affectionate to his core. He’s confident, bold, playful, and just the right amount of silly. A foster field trip favorite, Rolo has an amazing demeanor whether he’s cuddling close to you or heading out for a 5-mile hike (yes, 5 miles!). Around town, he’s a perfect gentleman: he loves strolling through Old Town Pasadena, popping into a dog bakery for a sweet treat, making new doggy friends, and sniffing around Huntington Ambassador Park while keeping an eye on those funny squirrels.

Rolo is guaranteed to make your heart melt. He truly seems in love with life and is ready to share that love with his forever person. Fall head over heels this weekend during Pasadena Humane’s Swipe Right Adoption promotion, happening February 13–15, where all adoptions (including Rolo’s) are just $14. Skip the candy and treat yourself to something even sweeter - adopt Rolo and make this Valentine’s one to remember!

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

Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org.

New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.

- Brad Haugaard

A Moment in Monrovia History: The Planet, one of Monrovia's early newspapers

A photo of the home of an early Monrovia newspaper, The Planet, located on Lemon. Published in 1933 by the Monrovia News-Post for Monrovia's 47th birthday. 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

Electric guitar for beginners, Feb. 21

Beginner electric guitar workshop for adults and teens at the Library. An introductory class covering basic chords and simple songs, with instruments provided and personal guitars welcome. For adults and teens ages 16 and up. Sat., Feb. 21, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Teen Game Hangout at the Library, Feb. 20

Teen gaming drop-in offers an afternoon of console, tabletop, and casual play. The program runs Friday, Feb. 20, 3 to 4:30 p.m., in the Community Room at the Library. Nintendo Switch games, Beyblades, and board games available. Open to grades 7–12. No registration required. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia High to screen math documentary, March 10

Monrovia High School will show the documentary film, Counted Out, on March 10. It is about the importance of math. Trailer here. Counted Out website here.

- Brad Haugaard

Workshop on preserving fresh citrus

A hands-on workshop on preserving fresh citrus for home use will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Community Center. Food ED will present simple food-preservation methods to extend backyard harvests. RSVP here. 

 - Brad Haugaard

Food Ed to bestow Golden Gnomie Awards

Food ED will celebrate its fifth birthday with an evening honoring its volunteers with Golden Gnomie awards, Friday, Feb. 20, 6 to 9 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Swan Hall, 122 California Ave. Fifth Tickets $50 here; dinner and drinks included.

- Brad Haugaard

Parks and youth sports fundraiser

Monrovia Parks, Wilderness, & Recreation Foundation will hold a fundraiser to support its parks and youth projects. Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Panda Express, 682 W. Huntington Dr. Dine in, order online, or use the app. Show the flyer (here) in person or enter code 3855309 online. Twenty percent of sales benefit foundation. 

 - Brad Haugaard

Year of the Horse celebration

Oasis Trilingual Community School, 429 E. Wildrose, will hold a free Lunar New Year celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to welcome the Year of the Horse. Crafts, snacks, games, music, performances, traditional red envelopes. Open to residents and families. For information ca;; 285-8262. 

 - Brad Haugaard

Financial aid sought for student who lost both mother and father

Monrovia High School student Megan Cisneros lost both her father, then two months later, on Feb. 4, her mother as well. A GoFundMe page, here, has been established for those wishing to help the family financially. It seeks to raise $35,000, of which $25,871 has already been raised from 204 donors. 

- Brad Haugaard

Black History Month events

Here are upcoming Black History Month events:

• Feb. 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Children’s Art Festival, Community Center
• Feb. 21, 2 to 4 p.m., storytelling and crafts, Library
• Feb. 22, 2 to 4 p.m., luncheon, Community Center
• Mar. 22, 2 to 4 p.m., Jones sisters program, Duarte Historical Museum, 777 Encanto Pkwy.

- Brad Haugaard