- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia has again been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for 2025. The city currently maintains 8,390 trees and is planting 200 more between Huntington and Foothill. Residents in that area who want a city tree planted in the public right-of-way may contact Brittany Jasso at bjasso@monroviaca.gov or 932-5562.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Community Garden (at Magnolia and Colorado) will host a free Compostapalooza tomorrow, Mar. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. Event includes free bulk compost donated by Athens Services, worm compost bin workshops (while supplies last), composting demonstrations, and garden-themed arts and crafts. Registered attendees are eligible for raffles and giveaways. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia is accepting applications for its Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Community Services Commission, Library Board, and Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board through May 1. An informational meeting will be held at 6 p.m. April 9 at City Hall. Terms begin July 1. For questions call Deputy City Clerk Sarah Godinez at 932-5599. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
The Monrovia Community Garden South, next to Station Square Park, will host a free spring vegetable workshop on Mar. 21, 9-11 a.m. Free veggie starts available while supplies last. Parking at the free Park & Ride lot at 168 W. Pomona Ave.
The Monrovia Historic Preservation Group will conduct a two-hour walking tour of downtown Monrovia tomorrow, March 7, starting at 10 a.m. at the southeast corner of Myrtle and Palm Avenues. Cost is $5 per person.
- Brad Haugaard
AI for Small Business seminar will be held Mar. 9, 8:30-10 a.m. sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce ($20 members, $25 non-members). Details.
- Brad Haugaard
The Huntington Drive Improvement Project continues the week of Mar. 9-13, with work at the intersections of Huntington Drive at Shamrock, California, and Primrose. Expect single-lane traffic, multi-day closures, and turn restrictions. Avoid Huntington and Shamrock if possible. Work is expected to last through April.
- Brad Haugaard
City Manager Dylan Feik reports that the city is considering four capital improvement projects totaling roughly $76 million: a $32 million Community Center renovation, a $20 million Recreation Park upgrade, a $20 million City Hall renovation, and a $4 million Fire Station 102 renovation. The city would issue bonds that would be repaid using existing Measure K sales tax revenue, with no new taxes or fees for residents.
- Brad Haugaard
Lenten fish fry at Knights of Columbus, Fridays, through Apr. 3
Trivia Night at the Library, March 6
The Drowsy Chaperone, March 6, 7
Living with Wildlife Presentation, Saturday, March 7
Children's arts and crafts at Library, March 7
Monrovia High to screen math documentary, March 10
Hang out with your yarn or fabric project, March 10
Choral Company to present A Night on Broadway, March 14
Volunteers needed to green Monrovia High's outdoor spaces, Apr. 13
3rd Annual House Party at the Park Set for Mar. 15 in Library Park
New exhibit coming on 'How Transportation Shaped Monrovia,' April 30
Produce in the Park food sharing, March 7 at Mountainside Communion Church
Easter Bunny photos at Library Park on March 21
Monrovia Wine Walk April 11, Tickets on Sale
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High Assistant Principal Kristal LeRoy-Pomerville will move to Clifton Middle School to support its consolidation with Santa Fe Middle School. She will join Principal Ashley Leone to help lead planning, culture-building, and student integration. Dr. Cara Reyes will serve as interim assistant principal at MHS for the remainder of the school year.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
