Monrovia Church Sponsors All-You-Can-Eat 'Throw Down' | Citrus Board Gives School's President Raise

~ Monrovia's Greater Ambassador Church of God in Christ is sponsoring its second all-you-can-eat 'Throw Down,' August 4, 2-6 p.m., at the church, at 420 Monrovista Ave. The best cooks, bakers and chefs are welcome to compete. Registration for cooks is $7 per food category. For eaters, advance ticket price is $10; $13 at the gate. For information contact Rosie Herrin at 626-316-0943.

~ The Citrus College Board voted 3-2, with Monrovia's representative Joanne Montgomery voting with the majority, to give the school's president a raise to bring the salary up to $251,000 in four years. http://goo.gl/wZa6U

- Brad Haugaard