Free Monday Night Movies held on, uh, Mondays, from June 11-July 30. 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Bring your family and a pillow and a favorite stuffed friend. Fresh popcorn provided. Call the Library at 256-8274 for movie titles. (Thanks to Becky Shevlin for the tip.)
- Brad Haugaard
Farmer's Market Themed Art Show at Monrovia's Segil Fine Art
"Watermelon Wedgies" by Linda Brown
Segil Fine Art is having its Annual Summer Group Exhibit from June 23-August 18, with the theme, The Farmer's Market: From Field to Farm, Market to Table. Segil Fine Art is at 110 West Lime.
- Brad Haugaard
Trader Joe Chicken Recall | Monrovia Home Prices Rise | Senator Huff on Budget, Education
~ Trader Joe cranberry apple stuffed chicken breast recall. http://goo.gl/N9kcI
~ Monrovia home prices rise over past year. http://goo.gl/EcTO0
~ Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, calls the latest Sacramento budget is "about ninety percent taxes and gimmicks." http://goo.gl/9uqJy
~ Video of Huff stating his opposition to anti-charter school legislation. http://goo.gl/lZJNG
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia home prices rise over past year. http://goo.gl/EcTO0
~ Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, calls the latest Sacramento budget is "about ninety percent taxes and gimmicks." http://goo.gl/9uqJy
~ Video of Huff stating his opposition to anti-charter school legislation. http://goo.gl/lZJNG
- Brad Haugaard
A Night at the Monrovia Library
Video of the Monrovia Library's summer reading program ( http://goo.gl/p8hm0 ). Also some written details (scroll down a bit): http://goo.gl/sXPCb
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Eric Faith Retiring: One of the 'Team of Three' Who Turned Monrovia Around
Planning commissioner and former Monrovia Mayor Eric Faith has retired after 38 years of service. Faith served on the City Council from 1974-84, and since then has been on the planning commission.
From the City Manager's Report:
"Eric's service to the community cannot be overstated. When he came to office as an elected official in 1974, Monrovia was suffering from a downtown that was nearly vacant. Businesses could not get out of town fast enough. Change was needed and that change came in the form of a 'team of three' who ran for City Council seats and won. Together they helped initiate the change that led to Monrovia becoming a City envied by many of the surrounding communities. In addition to Eric the 'team of three' consisted of former Mayors Bob Bartlett and Pat Ostrye." http://goo.gl/sXPCb
- Brad Haugaard
From the City Manager's Report:
"Eric's service to the community cannot be overstated. When he came to office as an elected official in 1974, Monrovia was suffering from a downtown that was nearly vacant. Businesses could not get out of town fast enough. Change was needed and that change came in the form of a 'team of three' who ran for City Council seats and won. Together they helped initiate the change that led to Monrovia becoming a City envied by many of the surrounding communities. In addition to Eric the 'team of three' consisted of former Mayors Bob Bartlett and Pat Ostrye." http://goo.gl/sXPCb
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Car Swiped, GPS Swiped from Cars
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for June 11-13. – Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 491 service events, resulting in 68 investigations.
Vehicle Burglary
June 12 at 5:12 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of South Primrose reported that someone had cut the window of his Jeep and ransacked the interior of the vehicle. Nothing was taken from the vehicle. Investigation continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
June 12 at 6:17 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 200 block of North Myrtle. The victim parked her car in her driveway in the evening. When she went out to the vehicle in the morning at 6:00 a.m. to go to work, the car was gone. The vehicle was unlocked and a key to the car was inside the console. The vehicle was located and recovered that same day at 5:30 p.m. in the 200 block of West Colorado. Investigation continuing.
Theft From a Vehicle
June 12 at 8:13 a.m., police responded to the report of a theft from a vehicle in the 200 block of West Lemon. The victim parked his vehicle in the rear carport at his residence in the evening. The vehicle was unlocked. The victim returned to his vehicle in the morning and found his GPS missing. Investigation continuing.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Assemblyman's Bill to Urge Feds to Fully Reimburse State for Cost of Jailing Illegal Alien Felons Fails
A bill by Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who represents part of Monrovia, "which urged Congress and the President to fully reimburse the State for the cost of incarcerating illegal alien felons," was killed, Donnelly said "because the Democrats refused to vote." He said that the federal government only reimburses the state "pennies on the dollar" for that cost. http://goo.gl/t16LL
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center Needs Support for Health Services, School Supplies
Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center has launched Child Health Connections to provide health, dental and vision services for the community. Health care professionals who would like to be a part of this program should contact Cathy Klose RN at (626) 359-1777.
Also, the Center needs funds (or actual school supplies) to provide back-to-school supplies for 2,000 local low-income K-12 students. Call (626) 358-3486 for details.
- Brad Haugaard
Also, the Center needs funds (or actual school supplies) to provide back-to-school supplies for 2,000 local low-income K-12 students. Call (626) 358-3486 for details.
- Brad Haugaard
Portantino Honored for Fertility Bill
Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, who represents part of Monrovia, is being honored by "Fertility Action" for authoring AB 428, "which called on insurers to provide fertility options for patients of childbearing age who face chemotherapy. Chemo often leads to infertility. Under Portantino's proposal, patients maintain the ability to have children after treatment. Although the bill was held in the Assembly, it brought nationwide attention to the issue."
Source: Portantino press release
- Brad Haugaard
Source: Portantino press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Summer Activities Brochure | Job Fair | VBS at First Pres.
~ The brochure of Monrovia summer events is out. Youth and adult classes; library services; youth, adult and senior activities; parks info, etc. You can browse it here: http://goo.gl/QVQCJ
~ Job Fair, hosted by the City of Monrovia, Tuesday, June 19 from 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. For details, contact Jennifer McLain at 303-6601 or jmclain@ci.monrovia.ca.us .
~ Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church, June 24-28. Registration deadline is 3 pm Friday, June 15. http://goo.gl/nIuZ5
- Brad Haugaard
~ Job Fair, hosted by the City of Monrovia, Tuesday, June 19 from 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. For details, contact Jennifer McLain at 303-6601 or jmclain@ci.monrovia.ca.us .
~ Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church, June 24-28. Registration deadline is 3 pm Friday, June 15. http://goo.gl/nIuZ5
- Brad Haugaard
Denmark Buys Drones From Monrovia's AeroVironment
Monrovia's AeroVironment just got a $9.6 million order to supply the Danish Armed Forces with its Puma drone aircraft. http://goo.gl/PavSf
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia 109th in State for Childhood Obesity
Monrovia is 109th in the state for childhood obesity, with an obesity rate of 39.8%, according to the California Center for Public Health Advocacy. http://goo.gl/L0T5L
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Help Wild Rose School Raise Money for Grass and Trees
As part of its Lots2Give program, Big Lots is collecting $1-$5 donations through July 8 to help Wild Rose Elementary School get "new grass and trees planted in its Kindergarten Playground to create a clean and safe green space and prevent students from getting excessively dirty and overheated during recesses and meal times."
Also, the school could win $20,000 in Lots2Give's online video contest. Wild Rose's video was created by a group of fifth grade students. You can see it, and vote for it, here: http://goo.gl/H4Xwx
- Brad Haugaard
Also, the school could win $20,000 in Lots2Give's online video contest. Wild Rose's video was created by a group of fifth grade students. You can see it, and vote for it, here: http://goo.gl/H4Xwx
- Brad Haugaard
Happy 125th Birthday to Monrovia's Santa Anita YMCA!
It was founded at a public meeting held at the Pioneer Bakery at 409 S. Myrtle Avenue in 1887. Thousands of members later, the Santa Anita Family YMCA is celebrating 125 years of service to Monrovia, Duarte, Bradbury and Arcadia at an anniversary event at 3 p.m. on June 16 at the YMCA, 501 S. Mountain Avenue in Monrovia.
“This is a historic milestone, and one that symbolizes the passionate dedication of generations of volunteers who worked to help our community thrive,” said Santa Anita Family YMCA Board President Steve Baker. “We are inviting the public to celebrate this special time with us as we honor those who have contributed to our success as we hope for another 125 years of meaningful impact.”
The Santa Anita Family YMCA, a non-profit, charitable organization, has nearly 5,000 participants and members, more than 300 volunteers and nearly 60 employees. Over the years, the Y has stayed true to its purpose of strengthening the foundations of community by offering a wide range of programs for all ages that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Among the youth programs are the popular basketball, volleyball and dodgeball classes and leagues, where more than 4,500 children participate each year, and swim classes, where more than 1,400 kids learn to swim each year. Adults programs such as group fitness classes see 2,200 participants each year.
But the Y does not just emphasize healthy living – it also has promotes youth and teen development through such programs as Model United Nations and Youth in Government. Social responsibility is also a critical component to the Y’s goals. In fact, in the past 12 years alone, the Santa Anita Family YMCA has provided more than $2 million to ensure that all families have access to the support and solutions that will help them to thrive.
During the anniversary event, organizers will reveal a new installation which recognizes past and present philanthropists, whose efforts continue to make a positive impact on the Y and our community.
“Over the past 125 years countless community philanthropists have invested their time and money to ensure that every child’s potential is nurtured, that the health and well-being of our community is improved and that our neighbors are supported,” said Damon Colaluca, executive director of the Santa Anita Family YMCA. “We are merely stewards of this movement. Any success that we experience today is only possible because of the efforts of those that have come before us.”
People interested in attending the June 16 event or who would like to know more about the Y can contact Cheryl Reynolds at 626-359-9244, or by email at cherylreynolds@ymcala.org.
Source: YMCA press release
- Brad Haugaard
“This is a historic milestone, and one that symbolizes the passionate dedication of generations of volunteers who worked to help our community thrive,” said Santa Anita Family YMCA Board President Steve Baker. “We are inviting the public to celebrate this special time with us as we honor those who have contributed to our success as we hope for another 125 years of meaningful impact.”
The Santa Anita Family YMCA, a non-profit, charitable organization, has nearly 5,000 participants and members, more than 300 volunteers and nearly 60 employees. Over the years, the Y has stayed true to its purpose of strengthening the foundations of community by offering a wide range of programs for all ages that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Among the youth programs are the popular basketball, volleyball and dodgeball classes and leagues, where more than 4,500 children participate each year, and swim classes, where more than 1,400 kids learn to swim each year. Adults programs such as group fitness classes see 2,200 participants each year.
But the Y does not just emphasize healthy living – it also has promotes youth and teen development through such programs as Model United Nations and Youth in Government. Social responsibility is also a critical component to the Y’s goals. In fact, in the past 12 years alone, the Santa Anita Family YMCA has provided more than $2 million to ensure that all families have access to the support and solutions that will help them to thrive.
During the anniversary event, organizers will reveal a new installation which recognizes past and present philanthropists, whose efforts continue to make a positive impact on the Y and our community.
“Over the past 125 years countless community philanthropists have invested their time and money to ensure that every child’s potential is nurtured, that the health and well-being of our community is improved and that our neighbors are supported,” said Damon Colaluca, executive director of the Santa Anita Family YMCA. “We are merely stewards of this movement. Any success that we experience today is only possible because of the efforts of those that have come before us.”
People interested in attending the June 16 event or who would like to know more about the Y can contact Cheryl Reynolds at 626-359-9244, or by email at cherylreynolds@ymcala.org.
Source: YMCA press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Restaurant Pad for Sale | Creepy's Not Illegal
~ Only $6 million to buy an empty pad that would be great for a food court building in the Albertson's shopping center. http://goo.gl/7O4Et
~ Monrovia Police report they don't have a reason to arrest a man taking pictures of girls near a Santa Fe Middle School. Creapy it may be, but not illegal. http://goo.gl/MwYhs
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia Police report they don't have a reason to arrest a man taking pictures of girls near a Santa Fe Middle School. Creapy it may be, but not illegal. http://goo.gl/MwYhs
- Brad Haugaard
Patch Reports Better Earnings and More Visitors
AOL is reporting that its Patch local news sites, including Monrovia Patch, are seeing strong revenue and traffic growth ( http://goo.gl/UynTA ), though, according to the Wall Street Journal ( http://goo.gl/QyzcG ), the company apparently faces a proxy fight by investors who are critical of the cost of Patch, and skepticism by others in the financial press, such as Bloomberg ( http://goo.gl/q6bxp ) and Forbes ( http://goo.gl/r93e6 ). Forbes writes that while making $40 million this year is a big improvement for Patch, last year it spent about $160 million.
Opinion: Best wishes, Nathan and the rest of the Monrovia Patch crew! Hope it works. America needs good local journalism, and Patch is a noble - and hopefully successful -experiment.
Opinion: Best wishes, Nathan and the rest of the Monrovia Patch crew! Hope it works. America needs good local journalism, and Patch is a noble - and hopefully successful -experiment.
Monrovia Relief Agency, World Vision, Helps Syrian Refugees
Monrovia's World Vision, a Christian relief agency, is helping Syrian refugees with hygiene kits in Bekaa, where it has been working for 10 years, "and plans to provide food vouchers and establish four Child-Friendly Spaces - safe areas where children can enjoy fun activities and learn to cope from emotional upheaval." http://goo.gl/gdof9
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Senator Comments on Budget, Inaction on Education
In his newsletter, Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, comments on Governor Brown's new budget proposal and that nothing has happened in education reform. He writes that ...
~ "The Governor admitted in his May Budget Revision that the deficit for the upcoming fiscal year had grown to a whopping $16 billion, while the independent Legislative Analysts' Office puts the number at 'north of $17 billion.'" http://goo.gl/B0J3v
~ Five years after the release of a legislature-sponsored analysis, a report analyzing what California has done since the "Getting Down to Facts" studies has concluded that it has done, "next to nothing." http://goo.gl/zbJdX
- Brad Haugaard
~ "The Governor admitted in his May Budget Revision that the deficit for the upcoming fiscal year had grown to a whopping $16 billion, while the independent Legislative Analysts' Office puts the number at 'north of $17 billion.'" http://goo.gl/B0J3v
~ Five years after the release of a legislature-sponsored analysis, a report analyzing what California has done since the "Getting Down to Facts" studies has concluded that it has done, "next to nothing." http://goo.gl/zbJdX
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Puppet Theater for Children
Little Stage Puppet Theater, 104 E. Chestnut, for kids ages 3-9. Shows on Saturdays, June 16, 23, 30, at 11 a.m. noon and 1 p.m. Tickets $5. http://goo.gl/1KgR0
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
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