App Gives Monrovia Library Access to Magazines and Newspapers

The Monrovia Library now offers free access to magazines and newspapers from around the world through the PressReader app. Download the app from the App Store (for iPhone) or from Google Play (for Android phones). Select the "libraries & groups" option and search for "Monrovia Public Library". Select the Monrovia library and login with your library card and PIN (your phone number on file, including the area code).

- Brad Haugaard

Orphaned Dumbo is Sweet, Energetic and Friendly

Ten-year-old Dumbo came to the shelter after his owner sadly passed away. This sweet dog is energetic, friendly, and does well on a leash. He enjoys the company of other dogs, especially if they’re close to his size! Dumbo does well with new people, too. Dumbo would do best in a calm and quiet home where he can relax and play.

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

New Art Display and Artist Reception at Monrovia Community Center October 24

The public is invited as the Artist Alley Gallery celebrates a new three-month art installation of four MAFA artists on Oct. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. The exhibit will feature paintings by Brad Haugaard, Melissa Ahaus, and Jeni Bate, as well as pen and ink and colored pencil drawings by Eric Watkins.

In addition, the event will feature displays of art from students of the Clifton Arts Academy at Clifton Middle School, as well as California School of the Arts—San Gabriel Valley. The students’ art from each school will be adjudicated by a professional artist and prizes awarded at the close of the reception at 5 p.m.

The five-member band Lobo Reese will provide live musical entertainment, and the reception will include delicious refreshments from Rivanis Baking Company and beverages from Wine of the Month Club. 

Interested art buyers can purchase art from the four featured MAFA Artists (via check only) at the front desk of the Community Center. Purchased items will be tagged as sold and the proud new owners may take the art home at the end of the current three-month show. 

After Oct. 24, the public can still view and purchase art from this installation until Jan. 29, 2022, during the Community Center’s businesses hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and closed Saturday and Sunday except for special events (during which the gallery will be open).

Source: MAFA press release

- Brad Haugaard (Yeah, that's me)

Monrovia High Girl's Volleyball Raises Money for Breast Cancer Research

Monrovia High's girls volleyball team raised funds to support breast cancer research and snagged a win during their game on Oct. 4.

- Brad Haugaard

Number of Independent Study Students Increases by 300%

With so many students having now had experience with distance learning because of COVID, it appears an increasing number of them actually prefer it, even though the schools are now open physically.

Monrovia Schools Public Information Officer, Gustavo Olguin, reports that the number of students opting for independent study - much of which is virtual - has increased by 300% since 2019.

In 2019, Olguin said, enrollment in Monrovia's Mountain Park School -- which focuses on independent-study -- was just under 50. In 2020 it was around 80, and this year it is about 200.

"Mountain Park [https://is.gd/mShOlj] helps provide the option of independent study for families wanting a more flexible class schedule while attending grades K-12," Olguin writes. "Around 90% of students from MP are accepted directly to post-secondary education or the military."

- Brad Haugaard

A Moment in Monrovia History: The Monrovia Hotel in 1886

The Monrovia Hotel 1886 built by John C. Anderson, who also built his family home at 215 E Lime, now a museum maintained by the Monrovia Historical Society. See full details here. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection.

For more historic photos and papers, see the Monrovia Historical Society’s complete Legacy Project collection here. Learn more about the Monrovia Historical Society here.

- Brad Haugaard

Mountain Lion Treated for Bobcat Fire Injuries Dies

The mountain lion found in Monrovia that was treated for injuries sustained during the Bobcat fire, has died from unknown causes, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife . She was nicknamed "Monrovia" and apparently lived successfully for 10 months following the fire, and was tracked and found to range along the mountains all the way from Azusa to Burbank. https://is.gd/6RJktC

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Over Polytechnic 42-13

Last night Monrovia varsity football won its home conference game against Pasadena's Polytechnic by 42-13. https://is.gd/xbWube

- Brad Haugaard

Halloween in Library Park

 

-  Brad Haugaard

Centre Stage Fundraiser October 24

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Volunteer for 'Make a Difference Day' October 23

The Volunteer Center of the San Gabriel Valley will hold Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 23 to help make a difference in the Monrovia community.  Individuals and Groups can adopt a project. Contact Macy Gracia at 774-1105 for information on large group registration. Here are the projects:

• Bulky Item Drop-Off Points 
• Home Improvements & Landscaping for low-income families and home-bound seniors. 
• Improving local parks and the Community Center. 
• Food Sorting and landscaping at Foothill Unity Center 
• Red Ribbon Project - Help unite the community to take a stand against alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

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Native Plant Sale Nov. 6 at Historical Museum

The California Native Plant Society, San Gabriel Mountain Chapter, will host a Native Plant Sale on Saturday, November 6, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Monrovia Historical Museum. There will be a variety of California native plants and wildflower seeds appropriate for gardens in the Los Angeles basin, including plants for attracting birds and butterflies. Chapter members will be on hand to answer questions. https://is.gd/rqzyhI

- Brad Haugaard

New Job Opening with the City of Monrovia

Open position:

Principal Accountant, full-time - $93,753.46 - $125,638.60 annually

Details: https://is.gd/ELXrA1

- Brad Haugaard

Oaktober - Get a Free Oak Tree Sapling

On October 16, 21 and 28, there will be presentations by oak experts, discussing planting, oak tree care, and their ecological benefits . There will be representatives from the Arboretum, Huntington Library and Metabolic Studio. The events will last about an hour.

- Brad Haugaard

Weekly Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 19 More Cases, No New Deaths

Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 8 p.m., 10/06/2021. Changes since 09/29/2021.

City of Monrovia: 3,955 cases (up 19), 82 deaths (unchanged)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 442 cases (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged)
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: 3 cases (up 3), no deaths

- Brad Haugaard