Upcoming Monrovia Events

Coming events in Monrovia (Thanks to Becky Shevlin for these calendar items):

~ There will be a viewing for former Monrovia Mayor Bob Bartlett on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 3-7 p.m. at Woods Valentine Mortuary 1455 N Fair Oaks in Pasadena. Services Friday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church at 140 E Palm Ave. in Monrovia (parking at and shuttles from Paragon and Colorado Commons Parking Structures). Immediately following: Burial at Live Oak Cemetery. Repast at Second Baptist Church, 925 S. Shamrock Ave., Monrovia (parking at and shuttles from Albertson's parking lot off of Huntington Drive.)

~ Caring Crafter's Boutique Sale, Thursday, Oct. 22 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Community Center 119 W. Palm. Purchase one-of-a-kind handmade items including hats, scarves, purses, blankets, quilts and more.

~ Waterwise Gardening Fair and Native Plant Sale, Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Library Park. For more information on backyard composting and water conservation contact Public Services at 932-5575. For information about the Native Plant Sale, contact Canyon Park Staff at 256-8282.

~ Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration, Thursday, Nov. 19 at Immaculate Conception Church; 740 S Shamrock. For information contact Bobbi Rahmanian at 215-2704 or bobbir9@gmail.com