Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, December 30, 2023

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Mountain View News Saturday, December 30, 2023 

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.


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