Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 7, 2012

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 7, 2012 

Sierra Madre Environmental Action Council's

BAILEY CANYON 

WILDERNESS 
PARK 

SPRING CLEAN-UP

APRIL 21, 2012 - EARTH DAY

8:00a.m. - Noon

Bring gloves, tools, and friends

If you care to add any text, the most important piece 
would be to stress the need for volunteers to help clean 
up the heavier than normal debris and die-back in the 
park due to the severe wind damage 

of our recent violent windstorm. If you need for one 
of our members to actually write something up please 
contact our Publicity Chair, Albert Metzger at (626) 
355-6054 or by email at albertmetzger@rocketmail.com 

Oh The Places You Will Go!


The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association is excited to 
announce our 2013 Tournament of Roses parade entry, 
"The Sky's the Limit." (Artist’s sketch on right).

This float will be one of the largest floats designed, constructed 
and decorated by the association measuring 
55' long, 18' wide, and 32' tall.

It features a large kite and, in keeping with the 2013 
parade theme, "Oh, the Places you'll Go!", is meant to 
convey that "The Sky's the Limit" in what you want to 
accomplish.

The kite is 27' long and 16' wide, and will glide side 
to side, while moving up and down. The kite will be 
covered in a combination of floral and dry materials 
and will fly above Carnation clouds and a deck covered 
with Irises and Roses. There will be large 3 rainbows 
covered in flowers and fruits. Riding on the tail of the 
kite will be 3 Sierra Madre Rose Princesses.

The designer, Charles Meier, was inspired by a concept 
submitted by Maria Murray. After designing several 
award-winning floats for Sierra Madre, Charlie started a new float-building company, Paradiso Parade Floats. Out of gratitude for Sierra 
Madre's many years of encouragement and support, Charlie volunteered to help the Association with the development of this year's float 
design. Charlie is extremely thankful to Sierra Madre for giving him the experience that enabled him to build floats professionally.

"The Sky's the Limit" is now taking shape every Sunday from 10am to 5pm at the Float Barn at Sierra Vista Park. Everyone is welcome to 
drop by and see our progress. Construction volunteers are always needed!


Sierra Madre Woman’s Club Presents:

HOLLYWOOD GODDESSES 
FASHION SHOW

“Mr. DeMille, we are ready for our close up.” So say Sierra 
Madre Woman’s Club members as they reach out 
to Hollywood in presenting their fashion show, “Lunch 
of the Goddesses.” This event will be held on Saturday, 
April 21, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Essick House, their 
historic clubhouse at 550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra 
Madre.

 Glamour galore will grace the red carpet that day as 
club members step out to model fashions from Magnolia 
of Arcadia. The boutique is well known for its 
beautiful clothing and unique accessories. A delicious 
lunch is also planned. Shirley Anhalt and Sheila Pierce 
co-chair the event.

 Tickets are $20.00 each, with proceeds supporting 
club charities. For reservations or more information, 
call Pierce at 626-355-8332 or Shirley at 626-355-7401.

ALL TOTEMS GREAT AND SMALL

Whimsical, colorful, happy, and just plain fun describe the current 
exhibit in the Jameson Gallery at Creative Art Group. On view are 
Totems 6 inches to 7 feet tall created by two very talented ceramic 
artists, Gail Splaver and Leslie Codina. The exhibit runs through May 
11, 2012. The Gallery, located at 108 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre, 
is open Monday – Friday from 9-5pm and Saturday from 10-2pm. 

 
The Sierra Madre Green Advisory Committee would like to 
announce its first annual Earth Day Celebration to be held 
Sunday April 22, 2012. It will be held throughout the city at 
various locations and will beginning and ending with ceremonies 
in Kersting Court. There will a various gardening 
workshops for composting, worms and raised bed, a bike 
maintenance and safety check event, community yoga class, 
meet your local CSA representative for organic produce, a 
movie in the evening and several other events around town. 
Local merchants will be participating with special offers 
and activities at their businesses and in Kersting Court. 
More information will be announced in next week’s paper, 
so mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details 
and times of the events. It is guaranteed to be an informative 
and fun day for all.


Special Sierra Madre 

Election Supplement

Section B