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Mountain View News Saturday, September 7, 2024


CELEBRATE DUARTE’S 67TH ANNIVERSARY AT THE 
CITY PICNIC!

Join us at Encanto Park (751 Encanto Parkway), where we will celebrate 
Duarte’s 67th anniversary during the City Picnic on Saturday, September 21 
from 11 AM to 3 PM. There, enjoy live entertainment, special carnival rides 
and attractions, a classic and custom car show, boutique vendors, and a few 
anniversary surprises.

“Duarte has seen some incredible growth and change over the past 67 years, and I am thrilled 
to celebrate our city’s anniversary at one of my favorite events of the year,” said Duarte Mayor 
Vinh Truong. “The City Picnic is a great opportunity for friends and neighbors to come together 
to honor our roots and celebrate our bright future ahead. I’m appreciative of the chance to 
serve the Duarte community, whose spirit has made our city so deserving of celebration.”

This year’s picnic will be headlined by the Ace Band, who will have you on your feet as they 
cover music spanning the last four decades. Our free family-friendly play area will feature 
carnival ride attractions, a bubble party, caricature portraits, a balloon artist, and interactive 
games.

We invite you to treat yourself to a variety of food options available for purchase from local 
restaurants, food trucks, and boutique vendors. For those of age, pair your meal with a 
refreshing beverage from the on-site beer garden.

Finally, cruise through this year’s bigger-than-ever Route 66 inspired Classic Car Show 
featuring all kinds of classic cars. From lowriders and hot rods to cars currently being built, 
residents and guests are welcome to check out all the iconic vehicles lined up on the park 
grounds. 

Attendees are encouraged to park at Encanto Park (751 Encanto Parkway) or on side streets 
where parking is available and permitted.

For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 357-7931.


BARGER URGES RESIDENTS: DO YOUR PART TO PREVENT WILDFIRES 
DURING SCORCHING L.A. COUNTY HEAT WAVE

As scorching triple-digit temperatures engulf Los Angeles County today and throughout the 
weekend, and excessive heat warnings for many communities in Los Angeles County’s Fifth 
District, Supervisor Kathryn Barger urges residents to do their part to lessen the threat of 
wildfires. She issued the following statement: 

“Conditions are ripe for triggering a wildfire in our County, especially in the foothill and 
northern communities I represent.

I’m calling on the public to please remain vigilant. We all need to do our part to decrease the 
likelihood of wildfires. Even the smallest ember or cigarette butt can spark a big wildfire and 
have disastrous consequences. Don’t put your family, neighbors, or community at risk. 

I also urge all residents who live in wildfire prone areas to be aware of your surroundings. The 
best way to stay safe is to sign up for your local emergency alert systems and listen to your local 
news broadcasts. If you receive an evacuation message from local law enforcement officials, 
don’t hesitate to follow their directions. Prioritize safety during this heat wave.”

Visit ready.lacounty.gov for emergency preparedness safety tips in various languages and visit 
the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s website to download their Ready! Set! Go! Guide.

Residents can find relief from the heat at Los Angeles County cooling centers and pools. 

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SEPTEMBER 8-14 IS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK

The Monrovia City Council also proclaimed the week of September 8-14, 2024 as National 
Suicide Prevention Week.

Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, orientation, income level, 
religion, or background. Every community member should understand that throughout life's 
struggles, we all need the occasional reminder that we are all fighting our battles and must be 
available to support one another. 

If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, we encourage you to reach out 
and talk to someone.

The City of Monrovia has partnered with Care Solace for free care coordination to help anyone 
in need find mental health providers by calling the Care Solace hotline at (888) 515-7881. The 
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is also available 24/7 by calling or texting 988.


Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents

COMPELLING CROSS-CULTURAL MUSICAL COLLABORATION 
BETWEEN TAIKOPROJECT + GAMELAN MERDU KUMALA,

BLENDING MUSICAL TRADITIONS FROM JAPAN AND INDONESIA

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024, 4PM AND 7:30PM

 

(Sierra Madre, CA – September 3, 2024) Los Angeles-based TAIKOPROJECT, the first American taiko 
group to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest, partners with Gamelan Merdu Kumala, 
a Southern California-based gamelan ensemble, to present two back-to-back performances Saturday, 
September 21, 2024, 4 pm and 7:30 pm, at Sierra Madre Playhouse. Blending musical traditions from 
Japan and Indonesia, the cross-cultural collaboration creates a bridge between these two rich cultures 
and celebrates the power of music to bring people together.

 

The two distinctive ensembles will explore the shared tradition of vocalizing rhythms, using it as a 
creative launching point for their joint performance. The program also includes them collaborating on 
a piece inspired by the intricate melodies and rhythms of Balinese gamelan composed by Masato Baba, 
a founding member and artistic director of TAIKOPROJECT who is considered one of the leading next-
generation taiko and shinobue performers and composers in the United States.

 

In addition, two traditional works are featured, "Langsing Tuban" and "Tabuh Pisan," both typically 
performed at the beginning of a concert. They are juxtaposed by two contemporary pieces, "Kosaliya 
Arini," and "On The Way,” by pioneering composer Made Agus Wardana commissioned by Gamelan 
Merdu Kumala in 2021. 

 

The partnership between TAIKOPROJECT and Gamelan Merdu Kumala embraces diversity, creativity, 
and the universal language of music.

 

TAIKOPROJECT, which captivates with its modern American twist on the exhilarating ancient Japanese 
art of taiko drumming, is hailed for its electrifying energy, thunderous beats, and heart-pounding 
rhythms. The trailblazing group has been featured at the Academy Awards, the Grammy Awards, on 
numerous TV shows, and with pop stars Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, and Alicia Keys.

 

Gamelan is the term for a traditional Indonesian ensemble featuring such percussion instruments as 
gongs, drums, kettles, bamboo flutes, and metallophones. As a musical ensemble, Gamelan Merdu 
Kumala remains respectful of the Balinese tradition of music making while also moving the artform 
forward, infusing its performances with rocket-fast melodies, instantaneous tempo changes, and 
delightful yet elegant performances.

 

Tickets and Information

Tickets ($12 - $35) are on sale now. For tickets and information, please call 626.355.4318 or 
visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org. Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre 
Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

 

SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE, a vibrant Southern California cultural hub with a rich history spanning 
a century, energizes audiences and the community with distinctive theatrical productions and captivating 
live performances. As one of San Gabriel Valley’s only performing arts center presenting a broad spectrum 
of performance genres, including theater, music, dance, film, comedy, and family-friendly productions 
featuring eminent local and national professional artists, the treasured artistic beacon draws Audiences 
from across the Southland. 


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