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Mountain View News Saturday, August 17, 2024


MONROVIA 5TH ANNUAL 
EARTHQUAKE WORKSHOP

MOHPG and the Monrovia Fire Department will once 
again be hosting a workshop for Monrovia residents on 
how to better prepare for a devastating earthquake. This 
is the fifth time the two organizations have partnered to 
provide residents with concrete ways in which to better 
ready their families in the event of a serious disaster.

The 5th annual workshop will be held on Saturday, 
September 14, 2024, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the 
Community Room of the Monrovia Library. 

The event is free but attendees must register as space is 
limited to 60 people. Our guest speaker will be Margaret 
Vinci from the California Institute of Technology.

What you need to know:

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Place: Community Room, Monrovia Library, 
321 S. Myrtle Ave.

Light refreshments and drinks will be provided free of 
charge.

ARCADIA NEWS BRIEFS

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VETERANS RECOGNITION

Calling all Veterans! The City of Arcadia would 
like to honor and recognize all Arcadia Veterans. 
If you are a Veteran, please call the Arcadia 
Community Center at 626.574.5130 to add your 
name on the list or submit your information 
online at Arcadiaca.gov. If you have a neighbor, friend or 
family member who lives in Arcadia and is a Veteran of 
the Armed Forces, you can add them as well. If you have 
already signed up, don’t forget to register for the Veterans 
Day Celebration event on Friday, November 8. The event 
will take place at the Arcadia Community Center at 
11:30am. Veterans will receive a free meal and recognition. 


"BABY BACKPACK"

COMMUNITY DAY OF SERVICE

Serving Mothers In-Need and New Foster Parents

Sunday, August 25th 11:00 - 2:00

We hope you will join us Sunday, August 25th 11:00 - 2:00 
for our "Baby Backpack" community Day of Service, by 
volunteering for a two-hour shift. Everyone is welcome! Click 
here to sign up. Our "Baby Backpack" program provides 
backpacks that can be used as diaper bags, filled with 
essential items for infants and parents. Assistance League of 
Arcadia wants to make the transition to parenthood a little 
easier for struggling mothers and emergency foster parents.

Each backpack will include onesies, blanket, baby bottle, 
baby wash, wipes, diaper cream, pacifiers, feminine 
hygiene, laundry soap, book, teddy bear, and gift card. The 
backpacks will be delivered to local shelters and charities 
for distribution to their clients. If you are feeling generous, 
you can donate to this much needed program, by clicking 
the button below or mailing a check to Assistance League 
of Arcadia, 100 S. Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, 91006. Please 
note "Baby Backpacks" on check/donations. For more 
information about "Baby Backpacks" email dayofservice@
alarcadia.org.

MAP Youth & Adult Leadership Academies

We’re excited to announce the start of our Youth and 
Adult Leadership Academies this September! This 
7-week program is a fantastic opportunity to dive into 
city government, develop leadership skills, and build 
lasting connections within our community.

Youth Leadership Academy:

• When: Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Start Date: September 4th 

Adult Leadership Academy:

• When: Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Start Date: September 5th

Both programs are designed to empower you and enhance 
your understanding of local government while fostering 
personal and professional growth. We encourage all 
interested residents to join and take advantage of these 
valuable opportunities! Leadership Academies | MAP 
Website (monroviaareapartnership.com)

Monrovia Police Citizens Academy

The Monrovia Police Department is now accepting 
applications to the Citizens Academy! The Citizens 
Academy is an exciting, dynamic and informative 
8-week program designed to provide participants with an 
interactive and comprehensive overview of the Monrovia 
Police Department.

The program is free and open to all applicants who meet 
the requirements:

• Must reside, work, or attend college in the City of 
Monrovia

• Have a clean criminal background

• Open to adults 18 and over

• Be able to attend sessions on Wednesday evenings 
between 6 - 8 p.m.

Classes begin September 4, 2024.

For more information and to apply, contact Officer 
Holguin with the Monrovia PD Community Policing 
Bureau at (626) 256-8014.


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