The Veterans Resource Center and Starbucks will hold a veterans meetup on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Starbucks at Huntington and Magnolia. Veterans can enjoy free coffee and connect with peers. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Veterans Meetup at Huntington/Magnolia Starbucks
The Veterans Resource Center and Starbucks will hold a veterans meetup on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Starbucks at Huntington and Magnolia. Veterans can enjoy free coffee and connect with peers. Details.
Innovation Lab for Kids at Monrovia Library
Innovation Lab for children ages 6-11 on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Library Story Room. No registration required. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Fillet Sushi Restaurant Planned for Myrtle
A new sushi restaurant is planned for 618 S. Myrtle, the location of the former Sushi Kuni restaurant. The new restaurant will be called Fillet and plans to serve Japanese food, sake, wine and beer. At its next meeting the Development Review Committee will consider the restaurant's proposal. See details (and menu) here.
- Brad Haugaard
Car Crashes into House on Mountain Ave.
A car crashed into a house on Mountain Avenue, near the corner of Foothill, early Saturday morning and a woman was injured. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Unity Center Looking for Warm Clothing for People in Need
As the weather cools, Foothill Unity Center needs warm clothing items for people in need, specifically rain ponchos, umbrellas, jackets, blankets, sweatpants, gloves, hats, scarfs, ear muffs, backpacks, and sleeping bags. New items preferred, no shorts or short sleeves. Donations accepted Tuesdays/Thursdays 1-3 p.m. at the Monrovia Center at 790 W. Chestnut.
- Brad Haugaard
SoCal Arts Fall Festival Oct. 19
Southern California Arts dance studio will hold its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. Live entertainment, food, drink, prizes, crafts for all ages, and dance performances, including a preview of The Nutcracker. 415 W. Chestnut. 739-8455. Tickets here.
- Brad Haugaard
Council to Get Community Center Update, Etc.
The city council will get an update on the Community Center rehab project at 6 p.m. in the city council chambers this Tuesday, Oct. 15 (details), and at its regular meeting at 7:30 (agenda here) it will...
- Proclaim October 26 as Make A Difference Day.
- Honor retiring Community Development Director Craig Jimenez
- Introduce newly promoted Community Development Director Sheri Bermejo
- Brad Haugaard
Make a Difference Day Volunteers Needed
The 34th annual Make a Difference Day is Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon. The Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley seeks volunteers for projects such as home improvement, landscaping, and city beautification. Meet at Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle Ave. Lunch is provided. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Youth Baseball League Spring Registration Open
Registration is open for the Monrovia Youth Baseball League's spring season. The first 100 to register before Oct. 15 get a discounted rate. Registration includes a hat, jersey, and photo package. For more information, visit MYBL website here or email myblpony@mybl.org.
- Brad Haugaard
Historic Walking Tour of Monrovia on Oct. 12
Did you know there has been a Florsheim shoe store at the corner of Myrtle and Lemon for more than a century? Learn of that and more at an historic walking tour of downtown Monrovia tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. Led by the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group, the two-hour tour costs $5 per person. Meet at the southeast corner of Myrtle and Palm.
- Brad Haugaard
Scholarship Gala Planned to Honor Community Heroes
The Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association will host its annual Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Monrovia DoubleTree. The theme is “Celebrating our Unsung Community Heroes.” Tickets here. Proceeds fund scholarships for local high school seniors. Email mdbaainfo@gmail.com or call 664-6537 for details.
- Brad Haugaard
Art Night Tonight in Old Town
The Monrovia Association of Fine Arts hosts Art Night tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Grey & Cash in Old Town, Grey & Cash, 425 S. Myrtle Ave. View and shop local art from MAFA artists.
- Brad Haugaard
MonroviaOld Town Fall Festival on Oct. 12
Monrovia will host its Old Town Fall Festival tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include $5 hay wagon and trackless train rides, a pet costume contest at 12:30 p.m., and live music. The event is presented by the city and local merchants.
- Brad Haugaard
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