Video about the lawsuit by the Southern California Mobile Food Vendor's Association against Monrovia. http://goo.gl/jO3zu
- Brad Haugaard
Free Gardening Workshop for Monrovia | World Vision
~ Free Smart Gardening Workshop at Recreation Park, next to the entrance of the Boys and Girls Club on Saturday, April 21, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Info about composting, grass recycling, water and fire-wise gardening, fruit harvesting and native plant selection. Monrovians will be able to buy discount compost bins. Plus, free mulch while it lasts. Bring a shovel, gloves, and containers for mulch. Call Environmental Services at 932-5553 for further details. http://goo.gl/YTq4x
~ Monrovia relief agency, World Vision, reports that "nsufficient rains in Somalia threaten to reverse gains made since last year’s famine." http://goo.gl/R16lu
- Brad Haugaard
Video: Monrovia's Senator Talks About Tax Revenue and Pension Reform
In his Capitol Comment video, Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, talks about lower-than-expected tax revenue and pension reform. http://goo.gl/uhdZm
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Schools: Maybe Losing $2.37 Million, Buying iPads,Kindergarten, Honoring Employees
At its Wednesday, April 18, 7 p.m. meeting (agenda here: http://goo.gl/my38G ), the Monrovia School Board will ...
~ Hear a budget report that estimates (assuming Governor Jerry Brown's proposed tax measure fails) that the district will lose $2.37 million for the 2012-13 fiscal year, down to $33.99 million from 2011-12. Lots of detail here: http://goo.gl/hZWzd
~ Consider a resolution allowing Monrovia schools to piggyback on Glendale schools contract with Apple Computer. http://goo.gl/5eFdI
~ And, probably not coincidentally, consider buying Apple iPads and accessories as part of its digital classroom initiative. Cost: $230,398.91. http://goo.gl/15N6x
~ Hear a report on the Kindergarten Readiness Act, which (though I'm not sure I'm reading it right) seems to allow the district to offer kindergarten in 2012-13 to children born between September 1 and December 2, 2007. This would be part of a two-year kindergarten program. And, no, the state is not currently offering any funding for it. http://goo.gl/CQLvP
~ Consider a resolution declaring May 16 as "Staff Appreciation Day," May 9 as "Day of the Teacher," and May 20-26 as "Classified School Employee Week." http://goo.gl/8xIRd
The Underbelly of the Bridge
Video of Shrike Mini-Copter Made by Monrovia's AeroVironment
Video of AeroVironment's Shrike mini-copter at a demonstration at Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri. http://goo.gl/dLYYH
Monrovia Neighborhoods | Quinoa Recipes for Trader Joe's | MWH Labs
~ Monrovia is looking for stories about neighborhoods around town to feature in its Monrovia Area Partnership newsletter. Submit story (50-200 words), full name, physical address, email address, and phone number to MAP@ci.monrovia.ca.us . http://goo.gl/tV9e7
~ Monrovia's Trader Joe's has launched its "Quintessential Quinoa Recipe Contest." Winning recipes will be featured on TJ's website to showcase quinoa's versatility. http://goo.gl/htjW9
~ MWH Laboratories of Monrovia recently became one of the first water and wastewater laboratories in the US to meet all proficiency testing requirements by the Environmental Protection Agency. http://goo.gl/C5WQM
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Meringue
Lunch at Meringue. Just east of Myrtle on Colorado. Got a soup and half sandwich combo with clam chowder and pan con lechon (pork) sandwich with plantain chips, and since it is mostly a bakery (with Cuban overtones) I got an apple strudel as well. Very nice. I enjoyed it all.
Baseball: Monrovia 2, San Marino 1 :-)
Monrovia Wildcats beat San Marino Titans in baseball. http://goo.gl/DCPAg
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High Jazz Band Fundraiser at T Phillips
There will be a fundraiser for the Monrovia High Jazz Band at T Phillips on Thursday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Jazz Band will perform from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and the Alumni Jazz band will perform from 8 to 9 p.m. Print out the accompanying flyer to give the band a 15 percent kickback when you eat at T Phillips.
Fundraiser for Relay for Life of Monrovia | Fishing Shop Opens
~ Relay for Life of Monrovia reports on its Facebook page that Merengue Restaurant, at 110 East Colorado in Monrovia, will have a fund raiser for Relay for Life on Sunday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No flyers needed, just mention Relay when ordering pastries or a meal and a percent will be donated to Relay for Life.
~ Wil's Sport and Tackle opens Friday, April 13. The fishing shop is at 310 S. Myrtle. http://goo.gl/Eikve
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Honorees
At its April 17 meeting, the Monrovia City Council will honor ...
~ Firefighter Mike Bailey, who "has always been a hard working, dedicated and giving individual, helping people whenever he can. Those efforts continued through several more projects with Rebuilding Together- Los Angeles and earned him the Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Award, as well as a letter of Commendation from President Obama. Mike continues to work with Rebuilding Together- Los Angeles helping preserve affordable housing while revitalizing communities within the region, along with his many success within the Monrovia Fire Department."
~ Girl Scout Leaders Joan Stiegelmar, Vicke Thrower, and Joyce Santillan "for their contributions to the community and its youth through their dedicated service as volunteers and leaders with the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles."
Source: http://goo.gl/T4OEN
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council to Consider Tax Break for New Car Dealership
At its April 17 meeting, the Monrovia City Council will consider giving a proposed new car dealership at 1305 S. Mountain a 50 percent cut on its taxes, up to a max of $750,000, to help it set up shop selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles. City staff is recommending doing this because "new dealerships require a significant amount of tenant improvements."
Also on the agenda: approve the employment agreement with the new city manager, trash hauling, workers compensation, and a federal anti-drug grant.
Source: http://goo.gl/T4OEN
- Brad Haugaard
Video: Chronicle of Development of AeroVironment's Hummingdrone
A cool DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) video of the development by Monrovia's AeroVironment of its cool hummingbird drone. http://goo.gl/9N9vu
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Day Coming Up in May
The schedule for Monrovia Day, which is Monrovia’s Birthday:
Saturday, May 12: Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, May 13: Mother’s Day Old Home Tour
Saturday, May 19
~ 7 a.m.- Monrovia Fountain to the Falls 7 mile run/walk
~ 10 a.m.- Monrovia Day Parade down Myrtle Avenue
~ 12 p.m.- Activities in Library Park including Dunk tank and activities in Old Town
~ 1 p.m.- Monrovia city-wide spelling bee
~ 4 p.m.- Concert in Library Park
Source: http://goo.gl/9zUtp
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Fire Department Will Provide New Emergency Respiratory Care
The Fire Department has received approval from the LA County Emergency Medical Services Agency to begin using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), a medical procedure for patients having trouble breathing. The department will purchase new equipment to provide this care by the end of this month.
From the Fire Department report:
This new procedure has been shown to have a dramatic positive impact on survivability and recovery of patients suffering asthma attacks, congestive heart failure and other respiratory ailments. Each Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician has been taught the signs and symptoms of patients that meet CPAP and specialized equipment has been ordered that will be carried on all of the Paramedic units.
Source: http://goo.gl/9zUtp
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia City Council Hears Proposal for Prep Work Around Coming Gold Line Station
The City Council met with City Staff to listen to a proposal set forth by the IMA group. The IMA group is a landscape design team responsible for the public improvements around the Paragon housing development as well as extensive work for other cities and private companies, including the Disney Hotel renovation and the City of Perris Transit Station. IMA proposed potential designs for new medians, increased landscaping, improved lighting, and traffic calming mechanisms. The project includes improvements such as underground utilities, improved intersections along Duarte Road, California Avenue and Myrtle Avenue, and much needed landscaping along the entrances to the 210 freeway.
- Brad Haugaard
Source: http://goo.gl/9zUtp
Monrovia Police: Car Theft; Meth and Burglary Bust
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for April 9-11. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 430 service events, resulting in 76 investigations.
Grand Theft Auto
April 11 at 3:12 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the driveway of a residence in the 1700 block of Encino. The incident occurred sometime between 10:30 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The vehicle is a burgundy, four-door,1993 Toyota Camry. Investigation continuing.
Possession of Narcotics / Burglary Tools - Suspect Arrested
April 12 at 3:53 a.m., an officer observed a suspicious vehicle in the area of Eighth and Duarte. The vehicle made some evasive moves and then suddenly stopped on Tenth, south of Duarte. The driver jumped out of the vehicle and threw something, which was later found to be methamphetamine. The suspect was detained and a search of the vehicle revealed burglary tools and a sack of pistol ammunition. The suspect, a known gang member, was arrested without further incident.
Monrovia Cinco de Mayo Fest on April 29
The Monrovia Cinco de Mayo Association will host its signature event, Monrovia Cinco de Mayo Cultural Art and Music Festival Sunday, April 29 from 12 pm until 9 pm on Myrtle Avenue in Old Town Monrovia. This free, all-ages Old Town street festival features musical performances from popular local and international artists, a children’s area, over 100 booths featuring local artists, a canned food drive benefiting the Foothill Unity Center, and more.
Over 15,000 people are expected to attend the second year celebration. Monrovia will join over 100 US cities celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla.
The all-day festival kicks-off with ballet Folklorico and traditional Oaxacan calenda dance performances. Followed by musical renderings by La Santa Cecilia, whose unique sound blends Pan-American rhythms like cumbia, bossa nova, rumba, and tango with modern rock and jazz. The fiesta continues at the children’s stage where circus clowns, a bubble and exotic animal show and more await kids partaking in the festivities. Attendees will also be treated to Monrovia’s own Delgado Brothers performing their Latin infused blues and have the opportunity to savor many flavors of Mexican cuisine from local area favorite, Rudy’s Mexican Food as well as other delicious cuisine from participating restaurants.
The cultural and arts festival will also include performances from Juan Carlos Quintero, Los Dominantes and Potro Norteno. The celebration will culminate with a very special performance from ranchera Mexican crooner Hector Dominguez and Los Caporales de Santos Beccerra belting out heartfelt ballads and classics.
“The Monrovia Cinco De Mayo Cultural Art and Music Festival in 2011 began as a way to showcase local talent, build community, and celebrate the many historic contributions Mexican Americans and all Hispanics have made to this great country. I am thrilled at the amazing response the event garnered last year and am excited to continue and expand this wonderful cultural celebration," said Rutilio Castrellon, President of the Monrovia Cinco de Mayo Association.
In addition, the Monrovia Cinco de Mayo Cultural Art and Music Festival will involve a philanthropic aspect to the celebration. With the events strong ties to the community a can food drive will take place at the event to benefit the Foothill Unity Center. The Foothill Unity Center provides food, crisis assistance and access to health care resources to San Gabriel Valley families. All services are free. Last year, the Foothill Unity Center helped over 12,000 families.
The public is encouraged to bring canned foods to the event. The goal is to collect over 5,000 canned goods and non-perishable food items at the event.
The second year, Monrovia Cinco de Mayo Cultural Art and Music Festival is a high-spirited affair that celebrates community, music, and philanthropy. The focus of Monrovia’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration is to bring the community together for a fun-filled, family event while celebrating the beauty and rich-history of the city.
For more information on the Monrovia Cinco de Mayo Cultural Arts and Music Festival, please visit www.monrovia5demayo.org.
Source: Press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Gardens on Tour | Shevlins Honored | Rain Postpones Games | Gold Line Wins Website Award
~ 9th Annual Theodore Payne Garden Tour this Saturday and Sunday. Pix of the Monrovia gardens here: http://goo.gl/wVjXO
~ Monrovians Chris and Becky Shevlin will be honored with the Mary Wilcox Youth Advocacy Award at this year's Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills. http://goo.gl/PBP4p
~ Rain postponed a couple Monrovia games. http://goo.gl/kLjsU
~ The Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority has received the 2011 Service Industry Advertising Merit Award for website design: http://goo.gl/ehO6r
- Brad Haugaard
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