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Good morning, Monrovians!

Thank you so much to all those who joined us on Tuesday, November 11th to celebrate Veterans Day. The event was a tremendous success with a larger crowd than usual...all celebrating and honoring those who have served and who are serving our country. As we continue hosting community gatherings during the holiday season, please plan us next week for our annual "Thankful & Grateful Holiday Gathering and Tree Lighting." The event is scheduled to take place next Thursday, November 20, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Library Park (321 S Myrtle Ave)! As we all brace for the forthcoming rain, the inclement weather could impact the event so please bear with us. Right now the forecast is showing rain in the morning so we're hopeful and optimistic the event will continue as planned. 

This festive evening will offer something for all ages, including live entertainment, community activity booths, arts and crafts, photo opportunities, a truck petting zoo, library story times, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Be sure to stay for the Holiday Tree Lighting at 6:00 p.m., when a very special guest will help us officially welcome the holiday season in Monrovia!

 

 

We also want to take a moment to say "thank you" to so many for attending the annual "Halloween Spooktacular & Trick-or-Treat Bash." below are some of our favorite photos...we got to experience the most creative and fun costumes we've seen yet! Thousands filled the streets of Old Town and it was wonderful to see so many in our community come together with imagination and spirit. I would also like to thank our event sponsors, Old Town merchants, volunteers, and staff who made the event possible and memorable!

 

I hope you all have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Dylan 

Email: dfeik@monroviaca.gov

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Highlights in this Update: 

• Holiday Parade and Participation Information - Thursday, December 4
• Monrovia Friday Night Street Market - Canceled Today, November 14
• Proposed Assessment District: Monrovia Citywide Lighting, Landscaping, and Parks Maintenance District - Ballots Due November 18 
• Save the Date: 59th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast - Friday, November 21
• The Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills: 15th Annual Festival of Trees - December 6
• Food ED Pie-Palooza: Support Local School Gardens
• DIY Garden Gifts - Tomorrow, November 15
• Upcoming Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Events
• Monrovia Garden Club Annual Christmas Silent Auction & Potluck - Tuesday, December 2
• Now Open: Apply for a $2,000 GoSGV Cargo E-Bike Voucher!
• Peck Road and Mountain Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Project Updates
• Los Angeles County California Avenue Street Repair Project
• Work Around Town
• Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia 

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Holiday Parade and Participation Information - Thursday, December 4

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with Monrovia’s most festive tradition! The Annual Holiday Parade will travel through Old Town on Thursday, December 4, at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a night full of fun, music, and community pride as Monrovia comes alive with holiday spirit!

Interested in joining? Local organizations, schools, and businesses are invited to participate and spread holiday cheer along Myrtle Avenue. To participate please feel out the application and return to the Monrovia Community Center or email to Tiffany Peterson – tpeterson@monroviaca.gov by Friday, November 21. Applications can be found here!

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Monrovia Friday Night Street Market - Canceled Today, November 14

Due to the rainy weather today and throughout the weekend, tonight's Friday Night Street Market has been canceled. 

The Friday Night Street Market is tentatively scheduled to resume next week, November 21, dependent on the weather forecast. Thank you for your understanding and we'll see you soon!

 

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Proposed Assessment District: Monrovia Citywide Lighting, Landscaping, and Parks Maintenance District - Ballots Due November 18 

There’s still time to return your ballot for the proposed Monrovia Citywide Lighting, Landscaping, and Parks Maintenance District, but the deadline is fast approaching.

Ballots must be received by next Tuesday, November 18.

The proposed assessment district would establish a new district to replace the City’s two existing assessment districts, which have funded neighborhood lighting, landscaping, traffic signals, and park upkeep since the 1990s. The new district is designed to provide a stable, long-term funding source to maintain the community amenities that make Monrovia a safe, attractive, and welcoming place to live.

If approved, the district would allow the City to continue investing in lighting, safety, and green spaces, with new assessment rates phased in gradually over five years.

Property owners should have already received a ballot, fact sheet, and instructions in the mail. If you haven’t submitted your ballot yet, please do so soon. Every vote counts in determining the future of this community investment.

To learn more, visit the City’s website for background information, timelines, and an interactive map of proposed rates.

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Save the Date: 59th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast - Friday, November 21

The Monrovia City Council and the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce will host the 59th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast on Friday, November 21, at 8:00 a.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Monrovia (924 W Huntington Dr). This year’s theme is “Resiliency Through Faith,” featuring main speaker, Brock Milhorn, Navy veteran.

Purchase your tickets online now through November 14 at the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce website! 

For sponsorship opportunities and questions, please contact Korrine Ramirez at KR@MonroviaCC.com or call 626-358-1159

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The Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills: 15th Annual Festival of Trees - December 6

The Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills invites you to experience the magic of the holiday season at the 15th Annual Festival of Trees, taking place on Saturday, December 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the Annandale Golf Club! The Festival of Trees features exquisitely decorated Christmas trees, festive wreaths, and one-of-a-kind holiday décor, along with your chance at exclusive experiences available through live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the evening support vital Boys and Girls Club programs in academic enrichment, social-emotional development, arts, sports, and career readiness for youth across the San Gabriel Valley.

 

Festival of Trees - Call for Auction Items

In the spirit of giving, the Boys & Girls Club is also seeking donations of auction items to help make this year’s event unforgettable! Donate creative and memorable items including, but not limited to:

• Magical Holiday experiences
• VIP tickets to sporting events
• Gourmet dining experiences
• Amazing vacation homes
• Joyful travel packages
• Luxurious spa and wellness items
• One-of-a-kind treasures,
• Gift cards to your favorite spots,
• Private or group classes
• Wine, whiskey, or other festive spirits

To donate or learn more, please email fot@foothillsbgc.org or visit the Festival of Trees online. 

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Food ED Pie-Palooza: Support Local School Gardens

Looking for a delicious way to give back? Support Food ED’s annual Pie‑Palooza as they bake 100 pies in partnership with Jenna’s Pies and Foothill Unity Center to fund local school and community gardens in the San Gabriel Valley. Every donation helps them reach the $10,000 goal.

Donate any amount to gift a pie to Foothill Unity Center's Thanksgiving Food Drive, or give $100 to receive a pie of your choice during Thanksgiving week while supporting garden and food‑science programs.

To order a pie or donate, visit Food ED's website!  

 

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DIY Garden Gifts - Tomorrow, November 15

Get into the holiday spirit at the Monrovia Community Garden’s DIY Garden Gifts Workshop. Participants will learn how to turn simple, garden-inspired materials into thoughtful, sustainable holiday gifts. Kick off the holidays with a relaxed, creative way to celebrate the season and craft something special for friends and family, all while keeping it eco-friendly. 

DIY Garden Gifts will take place at the Monrovia Community Garden (303 W Colorado Blvd) and is free and open to all, with plenty of street parking! 

 

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Upcoming Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Events

Come join the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce and a few of your local Monrovia business owners by attending one of their upcoming events:

Monrovia Chamber Holiday Mixer – Wednesday, November 19
Celebrate the season and network with the Monrovia business community at Fred’s Monrovia (525 S Shamrock Ave) on Wednesday, November 19, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Admission is a $20 unwrapped toy for the Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills Toy Drive. Space is limited to the first 50 guests. RSVP online!

Small Business Saturday in Old Town – Saturday, November 29
Support local businesses this holiday season during Small Business Saturday on November 29, from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the corner of Myrtle and Lemon Avenues. For more information, contact Korrine Ramirez at (626) 358-1159 or by email. 

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Monrovia Garden Club Annual Christmas Silent Auction & Potluck - Tuesday, December 2

Kick off the holiday season with the Monrovia Garden Club’s Annual Christmas Silent Auction and Potluck on Tuesday, December 2, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Monrovia Community Center (119 W Palm Ave).

Enjoy an evening of food, fun, and festive holiday shopping featuring stocking stuffers, gift baskets, spa treatments, and gift certificates from over 30 local restaurants and shops! Proceeds will benefit local community projects, so come hungry, bring your holiday spirit, and support a great cause.

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Now Open: Apply for a $2,000 GoSGV Cargo E-Bike Voucher!

 

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Peck Road and Mountain Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Project Updates

The City’s contractor All American Asphalt will continue the Peck Road and Mountain Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Project.

For the week of November 17 through November 21, work will include:

• Peck Road from Duarte Road to Longden Avenue
• Work on Manhole Covers

Drivers should expect a temporary lane closures for both north and southbound lanes of Peck Road 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 as well as increased dust and 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.

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

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Los Angeles County California Avenue Street Repair Project

The County of Los Angeles is performing street repairs along California Avenue south of the Monrovia City limit.

During the week of November 17 to November 21, work will take place from El Sur Street to Camino Real Street.

Drivers should expect closures of the northbound and southbound lanes of California Avenue, and detours at the following intersections:

• Camino Real Street
• Shrode Avenue
• El Sur Street

Traffic will be diverted to Myrtle Avenue and Mountain Avenue. Please plan for delays along California Avenue and surrounding streets.

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

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Work Around Town

Potential Traffic Delays

For the week of Friday, November 17 – Friday, November 21 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, November 17  – Friday, November 21
  • Primrose Avenue and Evergreen Avenue at 127 W Pomona Ave – Periodic street closures and detours.

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

• Monday, November 17
  • Near Highland Place and Franklin Place — Pole replacement and maintenance
    • Work: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Outage: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

• 1600 Block Alamitas Avenue – Leak repair
• 400 Block West Hillcrest Boulevard – Concrete repair for gas service replacement
• 100 Block Grand Avenue – Grind asphalt for leak repair

Contact: Southern California Gas Company, (877) 238-0092

• Tuesday, November 18
  • Near 500 Block Cloverleaf Drive and 400 Block Alta Vista Avenue – Pre-dig for pole

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

• Thursday, November 20
  • Cloverleaf Drive and Alta Vista Avenue – Pole replacement
    • Work: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    • Outage: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 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 log on to view our employment opportunities page continuously.

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

• Police Officer (Lateral)
• Recreation Specialist (Part-time)

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Neighborhood Watch Report

This report lists the total number of calls for service received over the last seven-day period.

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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. to 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