Strong winds this weekend? For the San Gabriel Valley the National Weather Service predicts "strong and potentially damaging winds late Saturday night through Sunday," and there will be a "wind advisory in effect from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST Sunday" ( http://goo.gl/uOgHyv ). The Weather Channel is guesstimating the winds will be up to 14 miles per hour. http://goo.gl/iTvjEC
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at BigShrimps
Had lunch at BigShrimps, on Colorado just east of Myrtle. I figured I ought to check it out since it has changed its ownership and its menu. There seems to be more of an emphasis on shrimp and they've replaced some of the booths with tables. I got the El Diablo shrimp ($12.95) and a soft drink ($1.75). Plus tax. Six nice fat shrimp. Very tasty.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia New Year's Eve Party | Sunny New Year's Day
~ Details on the New Year's Eve party on Myrtle. http://goo.gl/qRTV2S
~ Forecast calls for a sunny New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in Monrovia, and a tolerable low of 45 degrees for New Year's Eve, which oughta be good for the party on Myrtle. http://goo.gl/tuoRrz
- Brad Haugaard
~ Forecast calls for a sunny New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in Monrovia, and a tolerable low of 45 degrees for New Year's Eve, which oughta be good for the party on Myrtle. http://goo.gl/tuoRrz
- Brad Haugaard
Art Inspired by China | Monrovia Winter Activities | Tree Recycling
Tributary of the Pearl by Sara J. Leadholm
~ "Kaiping: American Perspectives" - An exhibition of works inspired by Americans in China. January 18 through March 1 at Segil Fine Art. 110 West Lime.
~ See Monrovia's Winter Events and Activities brochure here: http://goo.gl/NRbvVd Soccer, skateboarding, Legos, exercise, art, wine tasting, senior trips, more.
~ Christmas tree disposal tips from Athens. http://goo.gl/thQmoj
- Brad Haugaard
Christmas Eve Services in Monrovia
~ Calvary Chapel Monrovia (123 W. Pomona Ave., near Myrtle next to the freeway). Christmas Eve service and fellowship, starting at 5 p.m.
~ First Presbyterian Church (Myrtle and Foothill). 5:30 p.m. Christmas Carols ending with a candlelight procession on the patio.
~ Hope Unlimited Church. Christmas Eve service, 11 p.m. 2780 S. Peck Rd., near the corner of Longden and Peck.
~ International Full Gospel Fellowship and Restored Life Fellowship. Christmas Celebration at 6 p.m. 147 W. Palm, at the corner of Primrose and Palm, across from Library Park.
~ Live Oak Vineyard Church, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 8-9 p.m. 1307 S. Myrtle.
~ St. Luke's Christmas service. 7:30 p.m. 122 S. California.
I've included services I could find on the Internet. A surprising number of churches do not have them listed.
- Brad Haugaard
~ First Presbyterian Church (Myrtle and Foothill). 5:30 p.m. Christmas Carols ending with a candlelight procession on the patio.
~ Hope Unlimited Church. Christmas Eve service, 11 p.m. 2780 S. Peck Rd., near the corner of Longden and Peck.
~ International Full Gospel Fellowship and Restored Life Fellowship. Christmas Celebration at 6 p.m. 147 W. Palm, at the corner of Primrose and Palm, across from Library Park.
~ Live Oak Vineyard Church, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 8-9 p.m. 1307 S. Myrtle.
~ St. Luke's Christmas service. 7:30 p.m. 122 S. California.
I've included services I could find on the Internet. A surprising number of churches do not have them listed.
- Brad Haugaard
Nighttime Nativity
I've always liked this nativity scene in front of Monrovia's First Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Foothill and Myrtle. Thought I'd get a picture of it night. Makes things very Christmasy.
- Brad Haugaard
Panera Bread Donates to Community Food Projects
Panera Bread (Monrovia now has one) reports that its Southern California bakery-cafes are giving to their communities this holiday season through a variety of local fundraising and volunteer events. In September, the cafes raised more than $9,000 for local food banks.
Panera will also be teaming up with the Foothill Unity Center, Monrovia's food bank and community crisis center, by dedicating to the Center all customer donations made to its Community Breadbox program at the new Monrovia location.
Source: Panera press release
- Brad Haugaard
Panera will also be teaming up with the Foothill Unity Center, Monrovia's food bank and community crisis center, by dedicating to the Center all customer donations made to its Community Breadbox program at the new Monrovia location.
Source: Panera press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Wendy's Restaurant Remodeling
The Wendy's restaurant in the Pavilions shopping center at the corner of Myrtle and Foothill is being remodeled. Pretty much gutted right now.
- Brad Haugaard
New Year's Eve Party on Myrtle
New Year's Eve party planned for Myrtle. 7 p.m. to midnight. Beer, wine, live music. Details: http://goo.gl/S8EOIE
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Hitler Discovers Monrovia Lost in CIF | Peach Cafe Helps Needy
Um... okay. Not quite sure what to make of this video: Hitler Finds Out Monrovia Lost in CIF. http://goo.gl/zUL7J1
Peach Cafe collects for needy. http://goo.gl/PQCKo0
- Brad Haugaard
Peach Cafe collects for needy. http://goo.gl/PQCKo0
- Brad Haugaard
Petting Zoo at Monrovia Church Today
There is a petting zoo manger scene today at the church building across from Library Park (at Primrose and Palm). Also Santa and a balloon-animal guy. The refurbished church building is also open. Looks nice. International Full Gospel Fellowship and Restored Life Fellowship meet here.
- Brad Haugaard
Thirty Percent off at Monrovia's Giving Hands Thrift Store
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Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovian Charged in Motorcycle Theft Ring Case | BigShrimps Revamp? | E-Recycling Event
~ The LA County District Attorney has filed charges against Monrovian Felipe Galicia, 40, charging that he headed a ring motorcycle theft ring. http://goo.gl/0lLkt0
~ MonroviaNow reader, Craig, writes to say that Big Shrimps restaurant will be closed until Dec. 26. "Apparently there will be new ownership with a new team and new menu items."
~ Foothill Unity Center and Mt. Sierra College will have an electronic waste recycling event in Mt. Sierra's parking lot (corner of Huntington and Myrtle) on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No big appliances, flourescent bulbs or batteries.
- Brad Haugaard
~ MonroviaNow reader, Craig, writes to say that Big Shrimps restaurant will be closed until Dec. 26. "Apparently there will be new ownership with a new team and new menu items."
~ Foothill Unity Center and Mt. Sierra College will have an electronic waste recycling event in Mt. Sierra's parking lot (corner of Huntington and Myrtle) on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No big appliances, flourescent bulbs or batteries.
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at New Chipotle Restaurant
Lunch at the new Chipotle on Huntington Drive. There was a line almost 20 long. Got a barbacoa (braised and shredded beef) burrito ($6.70) and an iced tea ($1.60). I took a couple bites so you can see the inside. Excellent! Fresh and delicious.
- Brad Haugaard
Charlie Brown Christmas | Monrovia High Girls Soccer Fundraiser
A free production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas," Friday, Dec. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) at Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm. Canned goods donations welcome.
Monrovia High School Girls Soccer will have a gift wrap fundraiser on Saturday Dec. 21 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop off gifts in room 210 at MHS on the 21st and then enjoy your day while we do the wrapping. Easy drop-off in the parking lot on Madison just south of the softball field. Have all your gifts in a bag labeled with names. You can provide your own paper or use ours. Donations appreciated.
Source: http://goo.gl/yyRN3H
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High School Girls Soccer will have a gift wrap fundraiser on Saturday Dec. 21 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop off gifts in room 210 at MHS on the 21st and then enjoy your day while we do the wrapping. Easy drop-off in the parking lot on Madison just south of the softball field. Have all your gifts in a bag labeled with names. You can provide your own paper or use ours. Donations appreciated.
Source: http://goo.gl/yyRN3H
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Burglary Suspect Photo | Help for Monrovia High Grad | View from White Saddle
~ Suspect in Monrovia burglary caught on surveillance photos. Here: http://goo.gl/6VFnM4
~ Family and friends of a MHS grad who recently lost her husband, and father of their child, in an accident are seeking help. http://goo.gl/fRGQ2d
~ Nice view from White Saddle, in the mountains above Monrovia. http://goo.gl/TpX4BN
- Brad Haugaard
~ Family and friends of a MHS grad who recently lost her husband, and father of their child, in an accident are seeking help. http://goo.gl/fRGQ2d
~ Nice view from White Saddle, in the mountains above Monrovia. http://goo.gl/TpX4BN
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Parent Gives Son Counterfeit Money; Argument Over Business Turns Violent; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for December 16-18. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 366 service events, resulting in 72 investigations.
Warrants – Suspect Arrested
December 16 at 8:20 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a male subject he recognized and knew had outstanding warrants for his arrest. The subject was walking through a rear alley behind a business in the 600 block of West Huntington. A computer check confirmed the male had three drug warrants for his arrest. The male was stopped and arrested for the warrants.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
December 17 at 12:40 a.m., police dispatch received a call reporting a male subject chasing a female subject in the 700 block of West Foothill. Officers arrived and saw a male subject run north from Foothill to an alley. A resident advised officers of the apartment the subject went into. Officers knocked on the door and eventually located a 16-year-old male hiding inside. He said he ran because he had a warrant for his arrest. A computer check revealed he did have a no-bail felony warrant for grand theft. While searching the area, officers located a stolen Honda Accord in a carport off the alley that had been stolen out of El Monte and had the ignition punched. The owner of the vehicle was notified and retrieved her vehicle. The male was arrested and taken to Eastlake Juvenile Detention Facility pending his court date.
Passing a Counterfeit Bill / Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor – Suspects Arrested
December 17 at 11:40 a.m., a staff member from Monrovia High School called to report a student had passed a fictitious five-dollar bill. An officer arrived and interviewed several students, who admitted they had passed the five-dollar bill, and that they had passed a twenty-dollar bill the previous day. One of the students told the officer that the money was given to them by a parent.
Detectives responded to the School District Office and managed to retrieve the bill that was passed the previous day. The parent was called in and admitted she told her son the bill was fictitious and she said she wanted to teach him a lesson if he was caught with the bill. She also admitted that she had two additional bills at her residence and later retrieved the bills. The students and the parent were subsequently arrested and charged. They were later released on citations to appear in court.
Domestic Violence Arrest
December 17 at 9:36 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a female subject running down the street in the 100 block of North Sunset, yelling for someone to call police. Officers responded and located the female subject. Upon investigation, they learned the female had been in an argument with her husband regarding the family business. During the argument, the husband choked the female, causing an injury to her neck. He let her go and she ran out of the house in a panic. The husband was questioned and then arrested. The female was taken to a local hospital, where she was treated and an emergency protective order was obtained.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 366 service events, resulting in 72 investigations.
Warrants – Suspect Arrested
December 16 at 8:20 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a male subject he recognized and knew had outstanding warrants for his arrest. The subject was walking through a rear alley behind a business in the 600 block of West Huntington. A computer check confirmed the male had three drug warrants for his arrest. The male was stopped and arrested for the warrants.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
December 17 at 12:40 a.m., police dispatch received a call reporting a male subject chasing a female subject in the 700 block of West Foothill. Officers arrived and saw a male subject run north from Foothill to an alley. A resident advised officers of the apartment the subject went into. Officers knocked on the door and eventually located a 16-year-old male hiding inside. He said he ran because he had a warrant for his arrest. A computer check revealed he did have a no-bail felony warrant for grand theft. While searching the area, officers located a stolen Honda Accord in a carport off the alley that had been stolen out of El Monte and had the ignition punched. The owner of the vehicle was notified and retrieved her vehicle. The male was arrested and taken to Eastlake Juvenile Detention Facility pending his court date.
Passing a Counterfeit Bill / Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor – Suspects Arrested
December 17 at 11:40 a.m., a staff member from Monrovia High School called to report a student had passed a fictitious five-dollar bill. An officer arrived and interviewed several students, who admitted they had passed the five-dollar bill, and that they had passed a twenty-dollar bill the previous day. One of the students told the officer that the money was given to them by a parent.
Detectives responded to the School District Office and managed to retrieve the bill that was passed the previous day. The parent was called in and admitted she told her son the bill was fictitious and she said she wanted to teach him a lesson if he was caught with the bill. She also admitted that she had two additional bills at her residence and later retrieved the bills. The students and the parent were subsequently arrested and charged. They were later released on citations to appear in court.
Domestic Violence Arrest
December 17 at 9:36 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a female subject running down the street in the 100 block of North Sunset, yelling for someone to call police. Officers responded and located the female subject. Upon investigation, they learned the female had been in an argument with her husband regarding the family business. During the argument, the husband choked the female, causing an injury to her neck. He let her go and she ran out of the house in a panic. The husband was questioned and then arrested. The female was taken to a local hospital, where she was treated and an emergency protective order was obtained.
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