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Mountain View News Saturday, December 28, 2024

SIERRA MADRE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY


Do you like History? Do you enjoy 
learning about the people who played 
a prominent role in developing the 
area of Sierra Madre and the San 
Gabriel Valley? Then you may truly 
enjoy the experience of being a 
member of our Historical Society!

What we do:

We encourage and develop programs 
and projects that raise the awareness 
of our local history.

We gather and catalogue current 
history for future generations.

We collect, preserve, and display 
documents, artifacts, and oral 
histories pertaining to the founding 
and subsequent development of Sierra 
Madre.

We showcase and maintain our 2 
museums: Lizzie’s Trail Inn and The 
Richardson House.

We support our Landmark 
homeowners to preserve our historic 
homes.

We educate our children and 
community on the importance of 
the history of Sierra Madre and the 
surrounding communities.

Through our history talks and 
programs, museums tours, city 
tours, home tours, and booths at our 
city’s events we can share so many 
important stories about our town. 
These events are fundraisers to help 
support our archival collections at 
the Sierra Madre Library and in our 
museums.

Our on-going Oral History Project 
documents the stories of our citizens.

We train you to feel comfortable in 
becoming a docent at our museums 
and special event tours.

How can you help and participate?

You can become a member, be a docent 
at our events or at the museums, 
help on various committees like oral 
history, newsletter, social media, and 
fundraising.

Benefits:

This is a way to give back to your 
community that can be fun and 
educational for all involved. Sharing 
the history of our town while meeting 
new people along the way can be very 
fulfilling.

We encourage you to contact Leslie 
Ziff at 626-321-7735 for further info.

Support our community – Get 
involved!

SIERRA MADRE ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION


The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association is a non-profit 
organization that creates the beautiful floats representing 
the City of Sierra Madre for the annual Rose Parade ® 
presented by Honda. 

Volunteering at SMRFA is a rewarding experience for 
individuals who are passionate about community and 
creativity. It allows individuals to contribute to a long-
standing tradition and be a part of a world-renowned event 
that attracts millions of viewers from around the globe 
and gives volunteers a sense of pride and accomplishment. 
Volunteering provides an opportunity to develop and 
enhance various skills. 

From constructing and decorating the floats to organizing 
events and fundraising, volunteers can gain valuable 
experience in project management, teamwork, and problem-
solving. Volunteering at the Sierra Madre Rose Float 
Association also fosters a sense 
of community and camaraderie. 
Community service hours are 
available for students. The 
friendships and connections 
formed during the volunteer 
experience can last a lifetime. 

SMRFA General Meetings 
are held the third Sunday of 
every month (except February, 
July and August) at 5:00 pm 
at the Float Barn located at 
587 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. We 
are open for volunteers most 
Sundays from 11:00 AM to 
4:00 PM. Our website is www.
SierraMadreRoseFloat.org.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS #3208


Sierra Madre has been home to Post #3208 of the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) for over 100 
years. The VFW is America’s oldest patriotic and 
fraternal organization for veterans of the Armed 
Services. 

Our local post members provide the color guard 
at civic events, host annual holiday observances, 
and represented veterans issues at gatherings 
from here in the San Gabriel Valley all the way to 
Washington D.C. 

In the past year, in addition to other acts, we 
helped serve the homeless, supported the student 
veterans of Pasadena City College, awarded 
scholarships, and assisted in the distribution of 
holiday meals and toys to young veterans. 

The accompanying photo is of past-Post 
Commander Dave Loera accepting citations for 
the post’s efforts from Supervisor Barger and 
Congresswoman Chu. 

Mark your calendar for this coming March 23rd 
at 1100 when we will host in Memorial Park a 
ceremony honoring ALL Veterans of the Vietnam 
War, not just VFW members. 

Everyone in the community is encouraged to join 
us in this important recognition of those veterans 
who served in Vietnam.

Regular meetings are held at 3:00 on the second 
Sunday of each month at The Hart House in 
Memorial Park (222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.). 

Contact information: Commanders Dave Loera 
(d.loera@verizon.net) or Harold “Doc” Martin 
(hfmartin@pasadena.edu).

COMMUNITY 
EMERGENCY 
RESPONSE TEAM 

WHAT IS CERT?

Do you know what to do after a major disaster? 
One of the ways is to make sure that you are fully 
prepared before a disaster occurs. CERT’s free 
Basic Training will teach you how to prepare 
yourself, your family and your neighbors. 

Sierra Madre Community Emergency Response 
Team is a volunteer organization that provides 
free emergency preparedness training to the 
community. We train using FEMA guidelines 
and are affiliated with the Sierra Madre Fire 
Department. This year’s Basic Training 
program will be presented in the spring of 2024. 

In the meantime, you don’t need to be formally 
trained to participate in our Team meetings. 
All are welcome. We meet the 4th Thursday 
of the Month at the Hart Park House. Our 
meetings consist of various programs including 
reviews of our basic training, fire department 
programs, CPR, First Aid and operating amateur radio.

Next Meeting: Thursday, January 25th 7:00 P.M., the SMFD will present their new extensive City-wide disaster 
communication and evacuation program. They’ll also assist you to program your phones to receive this area-
specific information. This is a must for all of Sierra Madre.

For more information go to: 

www.sierramadreemergency.org; 

info@SierraMadreCERT.org, or the Sierra Madre CERT Facebook page. 

CREATIVE ARTS GROUP


Creative Arts Group (CAG) is a vibrant nonprofit art 
center founded in 1960. CAG provides a means for 
discovering creative self-expression and developing 
an understanding and appreciation of others through 
the arts. 

Creative Arts Group’s varied class schedule attracts 
more than 2,000 students annually from Sierra Madre 
and beyond. CAG’s Jameson Gallery exhibits original 
art in a variety of media including ceramics, glass, 
watercolor, jewelry, enamel, metal sculpture and more. 

Additionally, a robust events calendar celebrates the 
artists in our community. The Art Festival and Art 
of the Garden events are fundraisers which support 
our mission of offering enriching classes, education, 
and artistic experiences to our community. Each year 
our popular Art Festival brings together over 50 local 
craftspeople and artists to display and sell their work. 

All proceeds from the sale of items in the gallery go 
directly back to funding the programs offered by 
Creative Arts Group.


PRESERVE SIERRA 
MADRE

Preserve Sierra Madre is an activist group 
that was formed in Sierra Madre in 1977. 

Our purpose is to be the watchdog for our 
town and to help maintain Sierra Madre as 
such a wonderful place to live. 

Our activities include attending City Council 
and Commission meetings, reporting results, 
and speaking up as necessary. We monitor 
the proposed activities that will affect our 
town. 

Our members have served on City Council, 
Planning Commission, the Tree Commission 
(now Natural Resources), Community 
Services Commission, and the General Plan 
Update Steering Committee. 

We do not have formal scheduled meetings, 
but keep the members informed via email and 
social media. We welcome new members. 

 To join our contact list, email 
preservesierramadrenow@gmail.com. Your 
contact information will always remain 
private. Our website is preservesierramadre.
com.

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