Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, April 1, 2023

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Mountain View News Saturday, April 1, 2023 


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SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE PREPARES FOR ITS 
CENTENNIAL IN 2024



Congresswoman Judy Chu, Assemblyman Chris Holden and former Sierra Madre Mayor Gene Goss 
all expressed enthusiastic support for plans to refurbish the Sierra Madre Playhouse in celebration 
of its centenary in 2024. They did so at a party for the Playhouse’s major supporters at the home of 
board president David Gordon and his wife Sandy Brooke Gordon on Saturday March 25th.



The Sierra Madre Playhouse opened as a movie theater on February 2, 1924, with the showing of 
The Virginian.



Refurbishment of the Playhouse has started. The roof was completely redone just in time for the 
rains. The plumbing has been updated. New wheelchair-friendly doors into the building and auditorium 
have been installed. The next phase comprises rewiring the building, installing new air 
conditioning and air handling, and building ADA-compliant bathrooms.

Pictured above L. to R: Chris Holden, Judy Chu, Melanie Holden, David Gordon, Gene Goss and 
Sandra Brooke Gordon. Photo credit: Janette Ledea.

LET MERRY MAIDS HANDLE YOUR 
SPRING REFRESH


Team from left to right: Wendy, Georgina, Gloria, Brenda, Sandra, Vanessa, Johanna

Warm weather is starting to arrive, which means pollen, dirt, dust, and 
dander will try to set up shop in your home. A detailed spring cleaning 
session is the perfect way to refresh your home for the season. At Merry 
Maids, we take care of the dirty work so you can spend less time cleaning, 
and more time enjoying the warmer weather with your loved ones. 
Our friendly and professional team is ready to help!

Call our office to discuss your cleaning needs and schedule and appointment 
at (626) 788-3773.

FRIENDS OF THE SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY 
BEST USED BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library announce that their April Best Used Book 
Sale will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023(3:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.) and Saturday, April 8, 
2023 (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). 

It will be held behind the Sierra Madre library in the parking lot and the basement. 
Featured this time in the basement will be Games and Puzzles for all ages. A recent 
donation is the Franklin Mint “Collector’s Edition” of the popular “Monopoly” game. 
This set includes a lovely walnut board with a glass top and gold-plated houses and 
hotels, sturdy cards and a handy built-in banker’s drawer. This will be a gameboard 
for your family for years to come! We have lots of puzzles in many sizes and special 
games for children. Also, check out our collection of large-format “coffee-table books” 
on Art, Cooking, Culture, History and Sports at our always low prices. Newer Fiction 
and Non-fiction book are also available.

The Parking Lot will have our popular $1.00 Bargain Books with many vintage books 
as well as newer fiction and non-fiction. Children’s and Teen books are priced from 
$.50 to $5.00 each, DVDs and CDS are $2.00 each and Audio Books will be $2.00. 
Don’t forget the $5.00 BAG SALE on Saturday in the parking lot!!

This sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Sierra Madre Public Library. All proceeds 
will be used to support programs, services and acquisitions for the library.

Come early for the best selection and to talk books with knowledgeable cashiers and 
other book-lovers! The sale will be behind the Sierra Madre Public Library, 440 West 
Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. 

For more information, please visit us at our web site www.sierramadrelibraryfriends.
org., our Facebook page; our Instagram page or call 626-355-7186.


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