Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, July 15, 2017

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017 SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017 
SECTION B 


AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 
FOOTHILL UNITY CENTER’S ANNUAL BACK TO 
SCHOOL DRIVE IS UNDERWAY 

The first day of school can be stressful for students 534 South Myrtle Avenue 
and parents alike, and not having resources available 
to provide basic back-to-school needs can add to that Monrovia Police Departmentstress and may have a lasting impact on a student’s 140 East Lime Avenue 
self-confidence and their readiness to learn. So in 
true Monrovia fashion, the locally based Foothill Rotary ClubUnity Center is asking for the community to help 534 South Myrtle Avenue 
provide our local students with a strong start to the 
school year by assisting with the Back to School Santa Anita Family YMCASupplies Drive!501 South Mountain Avenue 

You can participate and support this terrific programby purchasing items from the Supplies Needed listSeventh Day Adventist Churchbelow, and then dropping the purchased items off at1948 Peck Road 
Collection Box locations here in town. Collection Boxes 
can be found in Monrovia at the following locations: Sierra Auto Cars 

1305 South Mountain Avenue 
3M Unitek Corporation2724 Peck Road Southern California Edison 

1440 South California Street 
Amada Miyachi America, Inc1820 South Myrtle Avenue Wonder Dog Ranch

220 Taylor Street 
First Baptist Church of Monrovia-Arcadia223 South Encinitas Avenue World Vision 

800 West Chestnut Avenue 
Foothill Unity Center, Inc.
415 West Chestnut Avenue All of the collected supplies will be distributed to pre


registered students of qualified low-income families atHarris Corporationthe Foothill Unity Center’s annual Back to School Event1400 South Shamrock Avenue in August 2017 at the Santa Anita Park Race Track.

One other note… in addition to donations, the 
Monrovia Community CenterFoothill Unity Center is looking for volunteers to119 West Palm Avenue assist with the event. To volunteer, request additional

information, or to make a monetary donation, pleaseMonrovian Restaurant visit the Foothill Unity Center website. 

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GREAT MUSIC VENUES, KIDS’ MOVIES, A BUS 
TO THE BEACH: SUMMER FUN IN THE 
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 


By Joan SchmidtSchedules as they’re on the same night-but you

There are so many great activities for summerchose your musical preference! Because of spacefun in the San Gabriel Valley! First are several musiclimitations, please visit the three cities’ websites forvenues. Arcadia has Thursday evening concerts atcomplete schedules.
City Hall west lawn, 240 Huntington Dr. Arcadia.I need to put a “Shout-out” for SupervisorIt includes a FREE Kids Fun Zone featuring games,Kathryn Bargar providing the Monrovia-Arcadiacrafts 
and activities. Arcadia also provides a freeDuarte Town Council- grant funding-$2500Summer Movie Series, Friday evenings Jun30-Augtowards the Station Square Series. Thank you also11, seating/activities at 6:30, movies start at dusk.to the City of Monrovia and Town Council Member

Neighboring Monrovia has concerts on SundayTerrence Williams for their role in bringing thisevenings, 7:00-8:30 pm at Library Park, 321 Southseries to fruition. 
Myrtle Ave., from July 9-August 27.Station Square’s four Wednesday series were

Duarte’s series is on Wednesdays, at Duarte provided by “Levitt Pavilion, Pasadena.” The 
Park, 1344 Bloomdale Ave. from 6:30-8:30. Julylate Mortimer Levitt founded the Mortimer and 
19 has “Sgt. Peppers Beatle Tribute”; July 26-“DocMimi Levitt Foundation in 1963 to support arts,
Rock Itt”, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s ; and August 2, “Yesterday’s culture and education. Their mission is buildingDream”, Top 4, Latin, Old School.community through music, one concert at a time.

The Station Square Amphitheater, 1601 SouthBesides Pasadena, they have several locationsMyrtle Ave., Monrovia features Wednesday ANDthroughout the country. (Please visit their website.
Saturday concerts. Bob and I attended last nightWhat a story how Milt began-left high school toand met Town Council Member Yvonne Bullock work to support his mother and brothers! What aand Monrovia Mayor Tom Adams and wife Sally.business empire he built and what philanthropy!)
“Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps”, Jazz/ Blues Please visit www.LAGOBus,com for info on the 
were outstanding; Teresa’s dad was sitting next toBeach Bus and again, thank you, Supervisor Bargar!
us cheering his talented daughter on! We met some(We do this with the grandkids. No fighting traffic,
wonderful people from north Monrovia- Greatno $20 parking fee.)
evening-the backdrop is the gorgeous San GabrielPamela Park’s “Parks after Dark”-Thursdays,
Mountains! Fridays: 6:00-10:00pm; Saturdays: 6:00=9:00pm.

Station Square’s Wednesday’s series features: JulyCall 369-2514 for further info. 
19, “Babylon Social Club”, Jazz/Blues; July 26, “Jerry And lastly a plug for the GREAT area museums:
Vivino”, Jazz/Blues; and August 2,” Boxcar 7”, Jazz/El Monte (Quite extensive), Monrovia, Arcadia,
Blues. (Their Saturday series continues throughDuarte and Homestead in the City of Industry. (VisitAugust 28)their websites for times and special programs.) 

I shared Duarte and Station Square Wednesday Have a GREAT SUMMER! 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY ADDS TWO SIKORSKY 
S70I FIREHAWK HELICOPTERS TO FIRE-FIGHTING 
ARSENAL 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY — To enhance the Fire knock down wildfires to protect life and property,”
Department’s fleet of fire-fighting aircraft, theBarger said.
Board of Supervisors authorized the acquisitionAt a cost of nearly $29.45 million, the two aircraftof two Sikorsky S70i Firehawk helicopters for thewill be customized to include a 1,000-gallon waterDepartment’s Air Operations Section, announcedtank, custom landing gear, rescue hoist, and otherSupervisor Kathryn Barger.specialized systems. Scheduled for delivery in

“This acquisition supplements our county’sDecember 2017, both helicopters are anticipated topotent aerial fire-fighting arsenal and our ability to be operational by the 2018 fire season. 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY RAISES DOG LIMIT FROM 
3 TO 4 PER HOUSEHOLD 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY — On a motion byresponsible pet owners to consider adopting anSupervisors Kathryn Barger and Hilda Solis, theadditional dog from one of our county shelters,” saidBoard of Supervisors unanimously approved anSupervisor Barger.
amendment to the existing municipal code to allowOther counties in the state also provide a similarup to four dogs per household in unincorporated four-dog ordinance including San Diego and Sanareas. Bernardino. In order to have more than four dogs,

“By increasing the number of dogs allowed perone must be licensed as an animal facility, mosthousehold from 3 to 4, we are hoping to encourage commonly used for groomers, kennels or pet shops. 

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