Mountain Views News          Saturday, May 12, 2012

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, May 12, 2012 

BARK FOR LIFE – A Canine Event to Fight Cancer

Sunday May 20, 2012 10am – 1pm

The City of Arcadia along with the American Cancer Society is sponsoring Bark for Life. This is a

noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds for the American Cancer

Society’s fight against cancer. Bark for Life is directly related to Arcadia’s Relay for Life and shares

the theme, “Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.” So bring your best canine friend and join us for a

fun-filled day starting with a walk, and continuing with demonstrations, contests, and games.

Please remember dogs must be on a leash and please be ready to clean up after your four legged

friends. 

By supporting Bark for Life, you help the American Cancer Society save lives, and that helps us move 
closer to our ultimate goal of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

WHERE: Arcadia Dog Park (Eisenhower Park) located on the corner of Colorado Boulevard

and Second Avenue: 601 N. Second Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006.

WHO: All dog owners and (and lovers) and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life &

the City of Arcadia’s Recreation and Community Services Department.

WHEN: Sunday May 20, 2012

Registration begins at 9:15am; Opening Ceremonies start at 10:00am

Earlybird registration: $10.00 per dog, $20.00 per dog day of event!

For information and to register visit the website at relayforlife.org/barkarcadiaca.

LAWN BOWLING IN ARCADIA

By Joan Schmidt

 Are you looking for a sport that is low-impact, low-cost with no age or skill requirement? If 
so, lawn bowling may be for you. The American Heart Association has recommended lawn bowling 
as a positive aid to maintaining a healthy heart.

 Right here in Arcadia is the Santa Anita Bowling Green Club. It is located at 405 South Santa 
Anita Avenue on the east side of Arcadia Park in Arcadia. 

 Just recently the Santa Anita Bowling Green Club of Arcadia hosted 400 lawn bowlers from 
around the world during the Southwest Division Open, where top men and women bowlers from 
all over the country competed. If that wasn’t enough, there were different food trucks available each 
day during the tournament. They included Komodo, Flying Pig, Round Burger, No Tomatoes and 
Slamminsliders! 

 This year, the Santa Anita Bowling Club is celebrating its 75th year in Arcadia! Not only does 
the Club have some of the premier greens in the country, but It is only one of two clubs in the country 
that has four greens! That is why it is such a popular site for tournaments! There are lights on two of 
the greens. This permits us to play in the evening. Beginning this month, there is social bowling on 
Tuesdays and Thursday evenings as well as Saturday morning.

 To find out more about Santa Anita Lawn Bowling, please visit our website at: http.//www.
lawnbowling-arcadia.com. You may also “like” the Santa Anita Bowling Green Club on Facebook: 
hhp://www.facebook.com/SantaAnitaLawnBowling, and schedule a free lesson by emailing: 
lawnbowling4U@yahoo.com. Perhaps I’ll see you there! Photo courtesy Gene Plunkett


TECH TALK – INTERGENERATIONAL 
PROGRAM

 The City of Arcadia Recreation & Community Services 
Department Senior Services Division is

excited to be offering a free new program for adults, 
50+ years of age called “Tech Talk.” This

will pair up tech-savvy “Volunteens” with older adults

looking for assistance and help to overcome phobias 
with the operation of devices such as cell

phones, tablets, e-readers and computers.

 The kickoff orientation to this new program will be 
held Thursday, May 17 from 3pm-4pm at the Arcadia 
Community Center, 365 Campus Drive.

For more information or to register, call Arcadia Senior 
Services at 626.574.5130

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION

May 22 at 10:00 a.m. and May 24 at 7:00 p.m. 

 The Adult Book Discussion group will meet to 
discuss Imperfectionists: A Novel by Tom Rachman. 
No registration is needed. This free program 
is a great way to meet new and interesting people 
and share in a lively discussion.

 For more information, please call (626) 821-
5569 or visit the Arcadia Public Library’s website 
at http://library.ci.arcadia.ca.us . Follow us on 
Facebook and Twitter. The Arcadia Public Library 
is located at 20 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia.

NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN AN INSTRUMENT!

If you have the urge to make music but never had lessons as a kid — or quit before you got any good 
— don't despair. This summer Arcadia Recreation will be offering lessons in Guitar, Drums, Piano, 
Violin and an all inclusive Rock Academy with instruction in electric guitar, keyboards, drums, Bass 
and Vocals. Most classes are for students of all ages and are held at the Arcadia Community Center, 
365 Campus Drive, Arcadia.

Students can learn basic foundations of reading music, proper techniques and music theory as well as 
making new friends in a fun, friendly, non-competitive environment.

All classes are taught by different instructors. Prices range from $30 to $125 for 5-8 week sessions 
depending on the instrument and most classes require a materials feepayable to the instructor.

Go to the City of Arcadia’s website: ci.arcadia.ca.us, to download the registration form or stop by the 
office, 375 Campus Drive. For more information, consult The PeacockBuzz brochure or contact the 
Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department at 626.574.5113.

Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, April 29th, through Saturday, May 5th, the Police Department responded to 
936 calls for service of which 112 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the 
major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, April 29:

1. Around 4:21 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 000 block of Arcadia Avenue in regards to 
an attempted theft. The victim observed a male subject rummaging through his carport and detained 
him until the officer arrived. An investigation revealed nothing was missing; however, the subject was 
in possession of drug paraphernalia. The 26-year-old Asian male was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

2. At approximately 8:05 p.m., officers responded to the Arcadia Supermarket parking lot, 645 
West Duarte Road, in regards to a shooting that had just occurred. An unknown male suspect, accompanied 
by a group of males, confronted the victim as he was standing in the parking lot. After 
an exchange of words, the suspect fired several rounds toward the victim of which one bullet entered 
the victim’s leg. A bystander transported the victim to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital for treatment. 
Video surveillance revealed the suspects fled the scene in three vehicles, and further investigation is 
being conducted by the Detective Bureau. 

Monday, April 30:

3. At about 4:36 p.m., an officer responded to the 1000 block of Encino Avenue regarding a 
residential burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) shattered the victim’s sliding glass door, ransacked 
the residence, and fled undetected. Cash and jewelry were reported missing, and no one saw or heard 
anything suspicious. 

4. Shortly after 6:15 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, in regards to a physical altercation. Mall security detained a 25-year-old Hispanic female for 
public intoxication. Officers determined she was unable to care for herself and transported her to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Tuesday, May 1:

5. At about 11:43 a.m., an officer responded to the 1000 block of South Fifth Avenue regarding 
an attempted residential burglary report. The victim discovered his rear door window had been shattered. 
The officer determined the locked wood shutter covering the window opening prevented the 
suspect(s) from further entry. No one saw or heard anything suspicious. 

6. At approximately 11:38 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for illegally tinted 
windows, in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Lemon Avenue. An investigation revealed the driver was 
never issued a license and she had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The 19-year-old Hispanic 
female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

 

Wednesday, May 2:

7. Around 11:30 a.m., an officer responded to New Orleans Corner, 411 East Huntington Drive, 
regarding a battery report. After being terminated from employment, the suspect threw a pitcher of 
eggs on another employee and attempted to hit her. The Hispanic male suspect was escorted out of the 
location, and the victim was not desirous of prosecution. 

8. At approximately 3:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Arcadia Police Department front 
counter in regards to a fraud report. The victim responded to a Craigslist advertisement for a rental 
property and was directed to make a deposit through Western Union. After completing the transaction, 
the victim researched the property online, and discovered the listing was a scam. The victim 
suffered no monetary loss as she was able to cancel her deposit in time. 

 

Thursday, May 3:

9. Shortly after 1:45 a.m., an officer observed a black Nissan Frontier speeding on Live Oak Avenue 
and conducted an enforcement stop near Tyler Avenue. An investigation revealed the driver was 
under the influence of marijuana and alcohol. The 33-year-old male of unknown race was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

10. At about 6:30 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, in reference to a theft report. A female subject concealed merchandise inside her purse 
and exited the store without making payment. The 19-year-old Chinese female was arrested and transported 
to the Arcadia City Jail. 

Friday, May 4:

11. At approximately 10:25 a.m., officers responded to the area of Second Avenue and Longden 
Avenue regarding a call of a suspicious juvenile walking through the neighborhood. Officers made 
contact with the subject who explained he was just walking home from school. A search of his person 
revealed he was in possession of mushrooms containing a controlled substance. The 15-year-old 
Hispanic male was arrested, transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking, and later released to his 
mother.

12. Around 10:00 p.m., a house in the 000 block of West Live Oak Avenue was engulfed in flames 
while the resident was at work. Officers evacuated surrounding houses while the Arcadia Fire Department 
put out the fire, which caused significant structural damage. The owner believed the fire may 
have been caused by an electrical shortage. 

Saturday, May 5:

13. Just after midnight, an officer responded to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, 300 West Huntington 
Drive, in regards to a battery report. The victim explained he attended a house party in the 
2000 block of South Holly Avenue, where an argument ensued between two parties. Shortly after, he 
was hit in the face and head with a wine bottle by an unknown male. The suspect is described as Hispanic, 
approximately 16-years-old, 6’0” tall, 130 lbs., with black hair. 

14. Around 8:10 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding 
a fraud report. Unknown suspect(s) opened two credit card accounts in the victim’s name, 
and charged over $5,000 at various stores. The victim has no idea how her personal information was 
compromised.

Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl

Friday, June 22, 2012 6-11:30pm!

 Come celebrate one of the most talked about highlights of the upcoming summer! Join the 
Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department as we kick off the 2012 summer 
season with our annual adult excursion to the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, June 22, 2012 
from 6-11:30pm. Enjoy an evening of spectacular fireworks and music with Conductor 
Thomas Wilkins and Inductees Reba McEntire and Chaka Khan! Tickets are $40.00 per 
person and participants meet at the Arcadia County Park parking lot (near the fountain) on 
Santa Anita and Huntington at 6pm. 

Please register by Thursday, May 10th on-line, by fax 626.821.4370 or in person! Go to the 
City of Arcadia’s website: ci.arcadia.ca.us, to download the registration form or stop by the 
office, 375 Campus Drive. For more information please call 626.574.5113!

“Second to None” Documentary

To Be Featured at Arcadia AAUW Meeting

 A documentary celebrating the achievements of American women will be presented 
at the Monday, May 14, meeting of the Arcadia Branch of the American Association 
of University Women (AAUW). The film contains episodes that follow American women 
through the Suffragette Movement up to their modern-day involvement in business and 
entrepreneurship.

Some of the stories featured in the documentary are told by the women themselves who 
overcame odds to do great things. The documentary was produced by Farmers Insurance as 
an outreach to the education community. 

 Arcadia AAUW meets at the Church of the Good Shepherd’s Jordan Hall, 400 W. Duarte 
Rd., Arcadia (SW corner of Duarte Rd. and Holly Ave.). Socializing and refreshments 
begin at 6:30 p.m. with the program to follow at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is free, and ample 
parking is available in the church parking lot.

 Membership in the American Association of University Women is open to women 
and men university or college graduates, as well as to those holding an Associate of Arts 
degree or its equivalent. For more information, please call Tamara Kato at (626) 375-6756 
or Patricia Dietrich at (626) 446-8437.

The City of Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department

Summer 2012 Registration Begins in May!

Pick up the latest copy of “The Peacock Buzz” to find out what is going on in the

City of Arcadia! Copies are available at the City of Arcadia Recreation Office,

Library and City Hall or by going to the city website at ci.arcadia.ca.us under the

Recreation and Community Services Department.

On-line registration for classes and activities begins May 7th for Arcadia residents

ONLY at ci.arcadia.ca.us! May 14th open registration begins which includes online

non-resident registration along with ALL walk-in, mail-in and fax-in

registration. Summer activities fill up quickly so get your registration requests in

to assure your spot! For new registrants, please remember to include your

proof of residency/child’s birth with your forms and on-line submittals. This

information is required and will delay the process if not provided.

For questions and on-line Log-in ID information for active accounts, please

contact the Recreation Department at 626.574.5113

AMUSING ARTIFACTS & PUPPETS

Families are invited to find out which artifacts “amuse” Arcadia Historical Museum puppets 
Harriet, Feathers and Teddy on Saturday, May 19 at 1:00 p.m. Program runs approximately 
thirty minutes. Seating is limited so come early.

The Arcadia Historical Museum is located at 380 W. Huntington Drive, immediately behind 
the Community Center. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 
p.m. Admission is always free. For more information, please call (626) 574-5440, visit our 
website at http://museum.ci.arcadia.ca.us or follow us on Facebook.