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2 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Mountain View News Saturday, June 18, 2016 REMEMBRANCE Weather Wise Memorial services for beloved Sierra Madrean Lew Watanabe have been set for Thursday, June 30, 2016. The celebration will be held at Sierra Madre Elementary School at 1:30 pm followed by a reception in the school’s Japanese Garden. There will be a graveside service at Sierra Madre’s Pioneer Cemetary prior to the celebration of his at 11:30. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lew’sJ apanese Garden Memorial Fund. A Gofundme account has been set up to raise money for the continued maintenance and upkeep of the garden. You can make your donation at: https://www.gofundme. com/29ja8j7a. 6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca. EXTREME HEAT WARNING Sun: Sunny Hi 102 Lows 60s Mon: Sunny Hi 106 Lows 60s Tues: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Wed: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Thur: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Fri: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service CITY OF SIERRA MADRE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. 626-355-7135 NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday June 28, 2016 6:30 pm 1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & Free on-air publicity for local events Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts for Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events. PSAs will be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates 24/7 and can be heard at 1630 on the AM dial. Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have their event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre Community Information Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra Madre, plus surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia. Your event must: • Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity • Be open to the public • Be of general interest to local citizens Just write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event and e-mail it to radio@cityofsierramadre.com. SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 28., 2016, 6:30 pm Can’t make it to the meeting, but still want to share your thoughts? You can mail or drop off a written statement to City Hall or email city@ cityofsierramadre.com before 5:30 the night of the meeting and your statement will be delivered to all the Council Members. Monday, June 20, 2016, 6:30pm Community Services Commission Meeting Wednesday, June 23, 2016, 7:00pm Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 6:30pm City Council Meeting Sierra Madre City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-7135 citysealsmall WATER PENALTIES SET TO INCREASE This year’s El Niño rains have had a limited impact on our part of the state. Water conservation remains as critical as ever as California enters into its fifth year of drought. Sierra Madre City Council approved a measure in May that would increase the penalty rate assessed on excess water use. The City of Sierra Madre would like to thank its water-wise customers for doing their part to make every drop count. The latest water billing numbers for May show 75% of Sierra Madre customers met, or outperformed, their water conservation targets. The remaining 25% of customers are of increasing concern for the City, as many of the customers who exceeded their water use target in the month have a repeat history of doing so. The City of Sierra Madre will introduce a new water penalty rate beginning on July 1, 2016. The rate will apply to each billing unit used in excess of a customer’s conservation target. The current penalty rate is $5.04/unit. The new rate will increase to $10.72, or two times the Tier 4 rate. 2016 CONCERTS IN THE PARK The summer concert series starts this weekend! Concerts in the Park will kick off with a special two-day performance lineup beginning on Saturday, June 11. Join us in Memorial Park for a free show on the green. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for a more comfortable viewing experience. Food vendors will be at the event with proceeds from sales going to support local organizations. Alcohol is prohibited. Saturday, June 18, 2016 (6:30pm) Pasadena Community Orchestra Sponsor: Pasadena Community Orchestra Sunday, June 26 Sierra Madre Music Company (Local Talent) Sponsored by Sierra Madre Music Concerts will be held in the Memorial Park bandshell. CLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT IN SIERRA MADRE. Please email your type of business and space requirements to: sierramlaw@cs.com Inside this week: CALENDAR Pg. 2 SIERRA MADRE NEWS Pg. 3 PASADENA/ALTADENA Pg. 5 ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 6 MONROVIA/DUARTE Pg. 6 SUMMER READING FUN HAS BEGUN AT THE SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY Sierra Madre, CA. – June 15, 2016 – This year’s Summer Reading Program, Read for the Win, has started at the Sierra Madre Public Library. Join adults, teens, and children to read and win all summer. Children read and record their books, and win prizes when each goal is met. Children enter one of three divisions: Beginner, for the youngest patrons not reading on their own; Reader, for school-age readers in grades K – 6; and Challenger for children in grades 2 – 6, with a higher reading goal. Teens read eight books by the end of the program and earn prizes for every two books read. Every book logged enters teens into a grand prize raffle. Adults enter to win a prize with every book read. Lucky readers may win a weekly prize including sports event tickets and a grand prize at the close of the program. Activities in June include: Swordscholar for Teens June 22, 4:00 pm. Sword fighting masters teach kids 12-18 and demonstrate 15th Century Medieval Martial Arts. Pre-register to receive training materials. Water Wise Gardening June 25, 10:00 am. Horticulturist Kelly Hanna, of Plant Goddess Landscaping in Sierra Madre, will show you how to create beautiful, edible and water efficient landscaping. The City’s James Carlson will talk on City conservation efforts. Animals Around the World June 27, 10:00 am. Meet and learn about animals from around the globe with Wildlife Learning Center’s programs for families. One Book One City, Dodger Stadium Tour Saturday, July 16 at 9:00 am. Price is $45 for adults and $35 for youth under 18 and senior citizens 65 and over. The deadline to register and pay is July 1. Register at: https://apm.activecommunities.com/sierramadre or come in to the Library. Read, Discover, Connect @ Sierra Madre Public Library, 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024, 626-355-7186, Text 626-662-1254, www.cityofsierramadre.com/services/library EDUCATION & YOUTH Pg. 7 HEALTHY & FOOD Pg. 8 THE GOOD LIFE Pg. 9 THE WORLD AROUND US Pg. 10 BEST FRIENDS Pg. 11 SECTION B: AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY B1 THE ARTS BUSINES NEWS & TRENDS B2 OPINION B3 LEGAL NOTICES B4 Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com | ||||||||||||||||||||
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