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Good morning, Monrovians! 

The best part? It’s completely FREE for Monrovia residents. If you’re over 21 and available for both delivery and pickup, you’re good to go. Plus, Monrovia residents who reserve the trailer can also receive up to $250 in reimbursements for eligible block party expenses, including food, nonalcoholic beverages, decorations, printed invites, and even special event insurance if needed. Just save your original receipts and make sure the trailer is part of your event to qualify!

Learn more and find all the requirements on our Block Party Trailer webpage. For questions, contact our incredible MAP team at map@monroviaca.gov or (626) 932-5563. To reserve the trailer, submit a request form online via the City of Monrovia website or pick up a copy at City Hall (415 S Ivy Ave).

A summer block party is a great way to have some fun, make memories, and create a stronger, safer, and more connected community!

Sincerely,

Dylan 

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  Highlights in this Update

• Tips for Reducing Food Waste
• Summer Movies in the Park
• Summer Concerts in the Park
• Satoru Tsuneishi Park  - Call for Artist and Project Updates
• Youth Internship Program Open for Employer Participation
• Free Speech-Language Screenings by Justine Sherman & Associates
• Monrovia Parks, Wilderness, and Recreation Foundation Summer Auction
• Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event in Arcadia
• Peace Camp: Summer Camp for K-8th graders
• Food ED FED Kitchen Workshops
• Uncover Monrovia's Hidden History!
• Peck Road and Mountain Ave Infrastructure Improvements Project and Tree Update
• Work Around Town
• Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia

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Tips for Reducing Food Waste

Monrovia follows the regulation of Senate Bill 1383, which requires California cities to reduce the disposal of organic waste and recover edible food that would otherwise be thrown away. The large amounts of food waste buried in landfills emit about 20% of the total methane released into the atmosphere. Reducing the amount of organic waste that is sent to landfills directly benefits the health of the planet.

The average American throws away $728 worth of food every year, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. As prices for food rise, it is important to maximize every dollar spent at the grocery store.

The City of Monrovia has some tips to help you reduce your food waste and its negative impacts:

1.    Shop with intention.

Making a shopping list reduces the risk of impulse purchases and gives more direction when browsing the aisles.

2.    Keep an inventory list.

Take note of what you have in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. When new items are added, make sure to use the products that were there first, before they spoil.

3.    Find new recipes.

Use recipe websites to find meal ideas based on the ingredients you already have.

For more tips, check out the following article! We asked 6 chefs for their secrets to reduce food waste — and we’re stealing their tips ASAP

Lastly, if you haven’t already, request a free countertop compost bin from the Monrovia Public Works Department to keep organic waste out of landfills. The bins are compact, breathable to prevent odors, and convenient for separating food waste.

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Summer Movies in the Park

Join the City of Monrovia for free family-friendly movie nights under the stars! Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks, and head to a different park every Saturday at dusk for a free movie!

Here is this summer's schedule:

• July 26 – Wonka, Recreation Park (620 S Shamrock)
• August 2 – Sonic 3, Julian Fisher Park (915 S California)
• August 9 – Wicked, Library Park (321 S Myrtle)

Questions? Call the Community Center at (626) 256-8246 for more info!

Summer Concerts in the Park

Join us every Sunday this month at the Rotary Club Band Shell at Library Park (321 S Myrtle Ave) for our Summer Concerts in the Park series!

Don't forget - we will also continue to host our Station Square Family Festival from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Sunday at Station Square (1629 S Myrtle Ave)! There will be food, family activities, and a beer garden! Don't miss out on the fun! 

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Call for Artist - Satoru Tsuneishi Park Mural

The City of Monrovia is seeking an artist to create a mural at Satoru Tsuneishi Park. The park is currently under construction and will include a playground, passive recreation space, picnic tables, and enhanced landscape for the community to enjoy.

The goal of the Project is to convey the story of Asian Americans in Monrovia, reflecting their distinguished history and the impact they had on the local agriculture and our community. In addition, this is an opportunity to celebrate Historic Route 66 as the park makes it home along the historic route. 

Applications are due July 31 at 6 p.m.

For more information, please visit Call for Artist - Satoru Tsuneishi Park Mural | Bids & RFPs | City of Monrovia.

Satoru Tsuneishi Park Project Updates

The City’s contractor, RG General Engineering, will continue the Satoru Tsuneishi Park Project at the intersection of Encino Ave. and Alta St.

For the week of July 28 through August 1, residents should expect the contractor to perform the following activities:

• Construct Park Shade Structure
• Construct Park Sidewalks and Walkways

Local residents should expect on-street parking restrictions, increased traffic, and increased noise between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Regular street sweeping will not take place in the work area during construction hours, so please take note of posted construction parking signage.

We recognize that construction can be messy and inconvenient, and thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience as we work through these improvements!  Please check back in the coming weeks for further updates on the project and its potential impacts.

Contact: Monrovia Public Works, (626) 256-8224

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Youth Internship Program Now Open for Employer Participation

Through a partnership with the America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) and the Youth@Work Program, San Gabriel Valley businesses can host paid interns (ages 14–24) at no cost to you. The AJCC is the employer and covers wages, payroll taxes, liability insurance, and workers' compensation.

Your role? Simply provide a supportive work environment:

• Supervise the intern
• Offer meaningful tasks and guidance
• Sign off on their time sheet

This program offers nearly four weeks of full-time assistance and a low-risk way to assess a potential long-term hire.

Interested in hosting an intern or learning more? Contact Lorena Xochimitl at (213) 891-5186 or lxochimitl@servicelocator.com.

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Free Speech-Language Screenings by Justine Sherman & Associates

Is your child’s speech and language development on track? Justine Sherman & Associates is offering free speech-language screenings to help families check in on their child’s communication skills. Screenings are available in English and Spanish and take just a few minutes with a licensed speech-language pathologist. Families can choose an in-person appointment at the Claremont, Monrovia, or Camarillo clinics, or opt for a virtual screening from home. Get started here!

Call Justine Sherman & Associates at (626) 355-1729 to schedule an appointment! To view the free speech-language screening flyer, click here.

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Monrovia Parks, Wilderness, and Recreation Foundation Summer Auction

Continuing until this Sunday, July 27, the Monrovia Parks, Wilderness, and Recreation Foundation (MPWR) is hosting their annual summer auction! With over 100 items listed, there is something for everyone. 

Please note that the auction ends on July 27, at 8 p.m., and that all items must be picked up in Monrovia, unless otherwise noted in the item's listing. 

Click here to view the auction and register TODAY! 

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Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn

Join the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce with guest speaker Tina Cherry, City of Monrovia Community Services Director, to learn more about the upcoming renovations at our community center. Entry is free for current members and $15 for non-members. The event will take place at the Community Room of the Monrovia Public Library (321 S. Myrtle Ave), on Wednesday, July 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. RSVP online today!

For any questions, please contact kr@monroviacc.com or call 626-358-1159

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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event in Arcadia

Bring your HHW & E-Waste to dispose of FREE of charge

Los Angeles County residents can participate in this one-day collection event to properly dispose of household hazardous waste such as antifreeze, unused pharmaceuticals, car batteries, used motor oil, paint, pesticides, home-generated sharps waste, e-waste, and more. It's a free and easy way to safely dispose of items that are too toxic to trash.

Date & Time: Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Location: Santa Anita Race Track, Gate 6 Colorado Place Arcadia, CA 91007

• Limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per trip.
• Items not accepted: tires, explosives, ammunition, radioactive materials, controlled substances, and large appliances (e.g., refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, etc.)
•  Carefully secure items in your trunk/pick-up bed. Hazardous waste must be in your trunk/pick-up bed with no other items.
•  Waste should be in a sturdy box, preferably in their original containers. Be prepared to leave containers.
•  No business waste accepted.

 For more information, contact the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at 1(888) CLEAN LA or cleanla.lacounty.gov/hhw/, or the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County at 1(800) 238-0172 or https://www.lacsd.org. 

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Peace Camp: Summer Camp for K-8th graders

The Peace & Leadership Camp is a magical experience for kids and teens. Based on a beloved 30-year program in Orange County, the camp will be hosted at Oasis Trilingual Community School in Monrovia from August 4 - 8.

Expect activities such as Art Projects, Skits, Games, Nature Art & Activities, Lessons in Leadership, Social & Emotional Lessons Embedded in Activities, Yoga, Mindfulness, Social Justice, Video Production, Poetry, and Dance. To learn more, visit the Camp Oasis Overview webpage.

If you have any questions, contact peacecamprocks@gmail.com or call (626) 482 - 2508.

Spaces are filling up quickly. Sign up here today!

 

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Food ED FED Kitchen Workshops

Join Food ED for any of the upcoming events for all to join! From fermenting to your own food to building skills in the kitchen, there is so much to learn and do with Food ED! 

• July 12, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Fermentation 101
• July 19, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Using Up Herbs
• September 3, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Kitchen Skill Building
• September 20, 1 p.m. -12 p.m. - Foods of the Future
• November 15, 7 p.m. -9 p.m. - Roasting Everything

Click here to fill out the interest form to get started! 

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Uncover Monrovia's Hidden History!

Did you know that Monrovia once had its own airport or that the original McDonald brothers had a food stand here before the golden arches, called the Airdrome?

Explore these stories and more at the Monrovia Historical Museum! From our very own Fire Department exhibit to history of everyday life, discover the people and events that shaped our unique city. Admission is free—come see what you've been missing!

The Monrovia Historical Museum (742 E. Lemon Ave) is open Thursdays and Sundays from 1 - 4:00 p.m.

 

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Peck Road and Mountain Ave Infrastructure Improvements Project and Tree Update

The City’s contractor, All American Asphalt, will continue the Peck Rd. and Mountain Ave. Infrastructure Improvement Project.

For the week of July 28 through August 1, residents should expect the contractor to perform work along Mountain Avenue (from Foothill Blvd. to Huntington Dr.) along both north and southbound lanes, including repair of damaged concrete sidewalks, driveway ramps, and curbs and gutters.

Drivers should expect a single driving lane open for traffic for both north and southbound lanes during the construction hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please plan for delays, and we appreciate your understanding.

Local residents should expect on-street parking restrictions and increased noise during construction hours. Regular street sweeping will not take place in the work area during construction hours, so please take note of posted construction parking signage.

We recognize that construction can be messy and inconvenient, and thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience as we work through these improvements! 

As part of this extensive and necessary work on Peck Road and Mountain Avenue, All American Asphalt (AAA) is required to use an arborist for all work in or around the City’s oak trees. To ensure any improvements are done with care, a project arborist is consulted throughout the variety of tasks including concrete saw cutting, asphalt removal, forming and pouring new concrete curb and gutters. For added confidence that all precautions are being met, the City’s contract arborist, West Coast Arborists, are also consulting the City directly.

During concrete road removals on Monday, we did unfortunately lose a mature oak tree in front of the YMCA (Photo A above). What you don’t see in this photo, is this tree already had a significant westerly lean toward the parking lot and has shown physical signs of dry rot and decay during annual inspections over the years. During the process of removing asphalt and concrete, the oak fell toward the parking lot of the YMCA. It was clear the tree already had significant dry rot of the inner core and, when combined with the heavy lean and removal of concrete (which was acting like a counterweight), the tree fell. The City will plant a healthy oak tree to replace the one that fell.

The City has taken and will continue to take the following measures to ensure we are taking care of oak trees:

• Expose existing roots prior to any root pruning. When exposing significant root structures, the contractor is required to consult with contract arborists and city officials before performing any additional work.

• The project seeks to avoid root removals by “ramping” over the root so that it does not harm the root. This method allows the contractor to install a soft surface barrier between the root and concrete sidewalk that will allow the root to continue to grow without being cut or removed. As you can see in Photo B, the arborists exposed this tree's root so that a soft surface barrier can be laid over it carefully to ensure the root, and tree, are protected. 

• Where possible, the contractor is pouring back concrete gutters with a gap between the concrete and the root systems (Photo C and D). This creates a small addition area for the tree roots to grow and expand and not be pressed up against the new concrete. These gaps will be backfilled with soil and will provide a soft surface for the roots to grow into. 

There have been no significant cuts or root pruning performed on any oak trees during this project. The contractor has taken extreme precaution when working around the mature and young oak trees that are in the project area.

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Work Around Town

Potential Traffic Delays

From July 28 – August 1, the following locations will have construction work that may alter traffic and/or sidewalk flow. Please follow all directional signage and worker instructions for your safety.

• Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25
  • 200 block of West Duarte Road – Road closure on Magnolia Avenue northbound and southbound lanes from Duarte Road to Genoa Street. Lane closures on westbound Duarte Road for ongoing sewer and water connection work.
  • Primrose Avenue and Evergreen Avenue at 127 West Pomona Avenue – Road closure down to one lane

Contact: Monrovia Public Works, (626) 932-5575

• Monday, July 28
  • 800 Block South Magnolia Avenue – Overhead maintenance and equipment upgrade with alley closure
  • Outage time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Contact: Southern California Edison, (800) 655-4555

• Wednesday, July 30
  • 300 Block Highland Place – Overhead maintenance
  • Outage time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Contact: Southern California Edison, (800) 655-4555

• Thursday, July 31
• 800 Block West Hillcrest Boulevard – Overhead maintenance
• 300 Block West Hillcrest Boulevard and 400 Block Myrtle Avenue – Overhead maintenance
  • Outage time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Peck Road and Duarte Road/South Magnolia Avenue and Duarte Road – Pole replacement
  • Outage time: 9:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

Contact: Southern California Edison, (800) 655-4555

• Friday, August 1
  • 100 Block El Norte Street – Pole replacement
  • Outage time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Peck Road – Wire replacement
  • Outage time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Contact: Southern California Edison, (800) 655-4555

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Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia 

 The City of Monrovia offers interested individuals a chance to keep themselves notified on our job openings through the job interest card. This card will help interested individuals receive notifications about positions that open within the City without having to continuously log on to view our employment opportunities page.

The City of Monrovia is now recruiting for the following positions:

• Library Clerk (Part-Time)
• Police Officer (Lateral)
• Police Officer (Recruit/Entry-level)

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Key Dates, Programs & Virtual Events

• Make an Appointment for Passport Services at Monrovia Community Center 
• Monrovia Street Fair & Market | Fridays | 5 p.m.
• Monrovia Farmers Market | Saturdays | 9 a.m.
• E-Waste Drop Off at Monrovia Public Works Yard | Mon - Thu | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
• Subscribe to e-Notifications for Meeting Agendas
• Request a Bulky Item Pick-Up
• Traffic Safety Request Application
• Report an Issue for Public Works
• Shop the City of Monrovia Official Store

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