By Susan Motander A few months ago a new organization, Dementia Friendly Monrovia (DFM) was formed as an offshoot of the Monrovia Senior Providers Group. In these few months much progress has been made in this forming this group. They have formed an action team and been recognized by Dementia Friendly American, the national parent organization. The organization…
Ever wonder how law enforcement trains to help persons with Mental Illness and developmental disabilities? Here is a unique opportunity for the media to view and participate.
Mark your calendar for Feb. 19, for a program to be presented by the Monrovia League. A talk will be given about Route 66 by Claudia Heller and her husband Alan. They traveled this route and Claudia has written a book entitled, “Road to California: Accounts Along the Mother Road to California.” Their travels and…
Old Town Monrovia is your one-stop for Valentine’s Day. Start the night off with dinner at one of the amazing restaurants, and then stroll down the tree-lined streets to a romantic horse drawn carriage ride. Make plans to snuggle up to the one you love this Valentine’s Day during on a romantic carriage ride starting…
In November 2018, the City entered into a partnership agreement with Mountainside Communion to establish a new Community Garden initiative in Monrovia. Since approval of the agreement, The Monrovia Community Garden Project has made progress towards establishing their very first community garden, which is set to be located at 303 W. Colorado Boulevard in Monrovia. …
By Susan Motander For 20 years Monrovians have turned out to read aloud twice a year to elementary school students in town. Every classroom gets a reader. The second reading of the year is held in March each year in celebration of the anniversary of the birth of Dr. Suess (aka Theodore Seuss Geisel). Although Geisel’s real birthday…
By Danelle Woodman Since the start of the New Year, stories of American families directly affected by the shutdown were highlighted on NPR radio, news broadcasting stations, and social media. As the shutdown turned from a few days to several weeks, these families found themselves choosing between paying rent and buying groceries. Locally, families who…
February is Black History Month and everyone is invited to join the festivities being hosted by the Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association. There are many special events planned. The first event coming up is a jazz brunch featuring the Nolan Shaheed Quintet on Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Monrovia Community…
By Susan Motander The Monrovia Rotary Club in collaboration with the Monrovia Community Adult School (MCAS) and Bowden Development has created a new scholarship fund. The Fred Bowden Family Vocational Scholarship is the newest Rotary scholarship fund to benefit adult learners in the Monrovia Community. It may seem rather strange for the Monrovia Rotary Club to…
Do you have products that are too toxic to put in your garbage bin? Some examples might include paint, solvents, chemicals, e-waste (or electronic waste) and sharps containers. Luck for you the County of Los Angeles Public Works Department, along with the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, are offering a free household hazardous and…