- Brad Haugaard
Bear Trapping in North Monrovia
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is trapping bears in North Monrovia. The bear trapper told me the department plans to tag and release the bear in some remote area.
Update: The city checked with Fish and Wildlife, which said no bears are being moved, just tagged.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Company Unveils New Systems for Better Machine Vision
SiLC Technologies of Monrovia has unveiled four "Eyeonic Vision Systems" that use special technology called FMCW LiDAR to help machines see better. These systems can detect things from short distances to more than a kilometer away and are useful for self-driving cars and augmented reality. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at King’s Wok
Dinner at King’s Wok, in the Baja Ranch Market shopping area at Huntington and Magnolia. Got the 2-item (chicken and shrimp) combo for $8.28 and a soda for $1.79. Nice and a generous amount for a reasonable price.
- Brad Haugaard
61st Annual Art In The Park Preview
Monrovia's KGEM-TV created this public service announcement to promote this Saturday's Art in the Park event.
- Brad Haugaard
McNugget Needs Time to Get Comfortable, But Then ... Fun Time!
When McNugget first arrived at Pasadena Humane, he was scared of his own shadow. This little guy would hide in the back of his kennel and break our hearts.
Thankfully, he has started to show us all the fun-loving dog he can be. He adores running around in the yard, jumping into the pool and then happily shaking off all the water on any unsuspecting staff and volunteers.
McNugget is also an exceptional student. He has mastered a few tricks and is eager to learn more. This guy just wants to please, but he’s also happy to get a treat for a reward.
This sweet boy will probably take a little time to get comfortable in his forever home, but once he does, McNugget will be the BEST!
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
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. View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
Art in the Park Saturday at Library Park
The 2023 Art in the Park event at Library Park will have displays by more than 50 fine artists and chalk artists in the region. Paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, digital arts, pottery and chalk art. October 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be live music, food trucks, and children's activities. For a preview, see here.
- Brad Haugaard
Pastor Albert Tate of Monrovia's Fellowship Church Given 'Leave of Absence' for Inappropriate Texting, Comments
Church Chairman George Selah writes that "Senior Pastor Albert Tate, will be taking a leave of absence. This decision follows an initial review by the board and outside experts concerning inappropriate text messages and questionable comments he has made."
He added that the leave of absence is "a necessary time for Albert to engage in a period of reflection, spiritual guidance, and restoration.
"The Board and senior staff are committed to supporting Albert and his family through this season where we are all seeking clarity and the right steps forward."
- Brad Haugaard
Current Local Job Opportunities - October
There is also a group called Monrovia Works. Search for it on Facebook and ask to join it.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: Market Day on Myrtle in 1890
Market Day at the General Store. Leonidas Barnes, a Confederate veteran, set up a general store at the corner of Lemon and Myrtle Avenues in 1886. The first mercantile building erected in Monrovia 1886. The ground floor contained Leonidas Barnes' General Store. The upper floor, "Barnes' Hall", served as a general meeting place where the early churches, the town council, the school and other groups met. The building still stands at the northeast corner of Myrtle and Lemon, although modified in external appearance. This photo and caption appeared in a history of the San Gabriel Valley. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Beginner Ukulele Class at Library on Oct. 7
Beginner Ukulele Class for Adults 18+ at Library on October 7, 2023, from 3 to 4 p.m. Learn easy chords and simple songs to get started. Library ukuleles available or bring your own. Details and registration.
- Brad Haugaard
Jeopardy Night at Library on Oct. 6
Jeopardy Night at Library on Oct. 6, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Test your knowledge in various categories. For ages 16 and up. Limited seats available. Registration closes on Oct. 5, at 5:30 p.m. Details and registration.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Rotary Auctioning Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitar
The Rotary Club of Monrovia is hosting an online auction for a Fender Squier Guitar signed by all four members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The auction is live and will run until October 14, 2023, at 7:30 pm. The guitar must be picked up in Monrovia, CA, as shipping is not available.Rotary appreciates the band's generous donation.
Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Saturday
Monrovia Public Library will host a celebration of Hispanic heritage from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, at Library Park. There will be a variety of activities including a folclórico dance, performance tile painting, paper bag painting, making worry dolls, a Guatemalan tradition where tiny handmade dolls given to children to share their worries with and then hide under their pillow before going to sleep at night. More about Hispanic heritage in Monrovia here.
- Brad Haugaard
VFW BBQ Oct. 14
Monrovia's VFW Post 2070 will host a BBQ at its hall in Monrovia (Chestnut and Magnolia) on Saturday, October 14, at 3 p.m. Food and raffles. To reserve a plate, purchase a $20 donation ticket by calling the VFW at 359-9998 directly or Floyd at 660-6823.
- Brad Haugaard
Art in the Park Saturday, Oct. 7: Displays by 50 Fine Artists, Chalk Artists, Music and Children's Activities
The Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (MAFA) will host the 61st Annual Art in the Park Show and Chalkfest on October 7 at Library Park. The event will showcase over 50 fine artists from Southern California, including both adults and students, along with 11 prize-winning chalk artists. There will be a diverse range of art forms, including paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, digital arts, pottery, woodworking, and chalk art. A silent auction will support MAFA's art education initiatives, and the event will feature live music, food trucks, kids' art activities. Admission is free.
- Brad Haugaard
Community Meeting on Vacant Properties
- Brad Haugaard
Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 31 in Library Park and Old Town
- Brad Haugaard
Council Will Consider Bigger Christmas Tree In Library Park; More Money for Canyon Park; Etc.
Proposed new Christmas tree. View looking south.
Lighting on Myrtle. Right showing concept for new lighting.
At its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia City Council will consider ...
~ Selecting a bigger tree in Library Park as the city's Christmas tree, and improve the tree lighting along Myrtle in Old Town. "Staff is recommending an alternative tree in Library Park to be lit and identified as the official Holiday Tree. The existing Deodar Cedar tree stretches 80-feet in the air and would be lit with well over 10,000 lights. In addition, a 4-foot tall starburst would top the tree and could be seen from blocks away. This new Holiday Tree would create a destination spot for visitors throughout the region to come to Old Town Monrovia for a holiday get together while taking in the holiday charm throughout Old Town and stopping to enjoy the festive Holiday Tree in Library Park." However, the existing tree will continue to be lit. The Council will consider hiring Innovative Light Designs to make it happen. Details.
~ Committing an additional $709,293 (and a contingency amount of $70,000) for restoration of Monrovia Canyon Park. The money would pay Pokrajac Corporation for construction and Merrell-Johnson Engineering for management. The work would be to repair a messed up trail section on the Bill Cull Trail, for the removal of debris, boulders, brush and dead trees at Check Dams 2 and 3, and to fortify sloped areas around Check Dams 1, 2 and 3. Details.
~ Consolidating its municipal election to be on the same day as the statewide primary election, March 5, 2024. Details.
~ Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- Brad Haugaard
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