Good morning, Monrovians,

What a fun weekend coming up in town! Tomorrow, July 18, we've got two wonderful ways for families, friends, and neighbors to spend time together outdoors.

In the morning, join us at the Canyon Park Nature Center for Kids Craft in the Canyon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Park Naturalists will help kids explore the canyon and turn what they discover in the park into hands-on art. This program is made possible through the generous support of the Monrovia Parks, Wilderness & Recreation Foundation (MPWR). Preregistration is not required but is first come, first served and we encourage you to show up early. If you aren't able to make it out tomorrow, there is another event scheduled for Saturday, August 22!

Then, as the sun goes down, our Movies in the Park series kicks off at Station Square Park with a screening of Disney's "Cars." Bring a blanket or chairs, pack some snacks, and settle in for a relaxing evening under the stars...it's free and open to everyone! Here's the full lineup for this summer:

• July 18 – Cars, Station Square Park (1629 S. Myrtle Ave)
• July 25 – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Julian Fisher Park (915 S. California Ave)
• August 1 – Lilo & Stitch (2025), Library Park (321 S. Myrtle Ave)
• August 8 – Wicked: For Good, Recreation Park (620 S. Shamrock Ave)

Whether you're crafting in the canyon or catching a movie in the park, I hope you'll join us for a great start to the weekend!

Sincerely,

Dylan 

Email: dfeik@monroviaca.gov

Highlights in this Update

• MPWR Summer Auction
• Centre Stage Presents Two Family-Friendly Summer Musicals
• 6th Annual Back to School Giveaway | August 8 and 15
• Power Outages in Monrovia Update
• Insurance Options Expanding in Wildfire-Distressed Areas
• Disposing Medications and Household Hazardous Waste Properly
• Smart Irrigation Month Home Landscape Contest | Entries Due July 24
• Youth Commission Positions Open!
• Summer Concerts in the Park
• Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events
• Work Around Town
• Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia

MPWR Summer Auction

The Monrovia Parks, Wilderness, and Recreation Foundation will be launching their summer auction from Monday, July 20 through Sunday, July 26. Register now! With over 150 items and unique experiences, treat yourself to something fun and help support Monrovia’s parks, open space, and wilderness at the same time!

• Become Monrovia City Manager for a day (including park tours and a ride with Monrovia Fire and Rescue).
• Monrovia Canyon Park Sawpit Dam experience with wine, bites and the best views in the valley!
• Dinner and drinks at the world famous Caltech Athenaeum.
• Garden box seats to the Hollywood bowl.
• Art, jewelry and gift cards to Monrovia restaurants and businesses.
• And so much more - there is something for everyone!

Power Outages in Monrovia Update

The City of Monrovia understands that the recent power outages have caused disruptions for the community. According to SCE, the outages were caused by animals and vegetation coming into contact with electrical equipment. SCE shared that it continues to inspect and maintain its equipment, manage vegetation near power lines, and evaluate additional measures to help reduce outages caused by wildlife and vegetation.

Residents are encouraged to report trees or branches growing into or near power lines. Stay informed by signing up for outage alerts to receive the latest updates directly from SCE.

Centre Stage Presents Two Family-Friendly Summer Musicals! 

Centre Stage invites the Monrovia community to experience the magic of live theatre with two exciting productions performed by talented local young performers.

13 The Musical | July 16-19, 2026 at 7PM & 2PM, IFGF Church
Follow Evan Goldman, a New York City teen whose world is turned upside down when he moves to a small town just before his 13th birthday. Filled with humor, heart, and an unforgettable contemporary score, 13 The Musical celebrates friendship, growing up, and discovering where you belong. 

Honk! Jr. | July 30–August 1, 2026 at 1PM & 6PM, IFGF Church
Based on Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale The Ugly Duckling, Honk! Jr. is a heartwarming musical about acceptance, courage, and discovering that our differences are what make us special.

Purchase tickets!

6th Annual Back to School Giveaway | August 8 and 15

Darden Leadership & Career Academy and Simply Divine Academy are hosting their sixth annual Back to School Giveaway on Saturday, August 8, at 301 W. Huntington Dr., Monrovia with a second date on August 15 at Simply Divine Academy's Altadena location. Registration is required and limited to one day per family. Registration is available online now!

Additionally, the academies are collecting donations of backpacks and supplies, including items such as binders, calculators, glue, scissors, and composition books, through August 8. Monetary donations are also accepted and can be made online.

Those interested in registering or donating can contact organizers Keshia Darden at 626-803-2831 or Steve Darden at 626-421-6884.

Insurance Options Expanding in Wildfire-Distressed Areas

The California Department of Insurance announced that a new group of insurers is expanding coverage options for homeowners in wildfire-distressed areas. Liberty Mutual and USAA, two of the state's largest homeowners insurance writers, along with new market entrant MS Transverse Insurance Group, are among the companies growing their footprint. For residents in higher wildfire-risk areas, this could mean more coverage choices in the coming months. Full details on the participating companies and the state's broader insurance reform efforts are available through the California Department of Insurance.

Disposing Medications & Household Hazardous Waste Properly 

Have old or unused medications at home? Don't flush them or toss them in the trash. Instead, drop them off safely at a local pharmacy, such as the Vons Pharmacy at 130 W. Foothill Blvd in Monrovia. LA County also hosts periodic Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events and maintains a few permanent drop-off locations for meds, batteries, paint, and more. Find dates and locations on the Los Angeles County Public Work’s website.

And a friendly reminder...the e-waste drop-off is for electronics only, such as TVs, computers, printers, and similar items. Medications and other household hazardous waste should go to the HHW events/locations above to keep things running safely for everyone. Learn more about disposing medications and household hazardous waste properly. 

Smart Irrigation Month Home Landscape Contest | Entries Due July 24

The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District is inviting residents to enter its Smart Irrigation Month Home Landscape Contest by sharing photos of water-smart yards and irrigation practices! Entries must be located within Upper Water's service area, and submissions are made by filling out an online form and uploading landscape photos. The entry deadline is Friday, July 24.

Prizes include a Flume flow monitor device for first place, a Rain Bird irrigation controller for second, and a $50 Home Depot gift card for third! For questions, please contact Yesenia Bugarin at yesenia@usgvmwd.org.

Now's also the time to give your irrigation system a smart upgrade. The City offers a range of residential and commercial rebates on outdoor devices to help you save water, money and time. Available devices include:

• Rotating Sprinkler Nozzle
• Weather Based Irrigation Controller
• Soil Moisture Meter
• Rain Barrel
• Turf Replacement

Be sure to check the SoCalWater$mart website for qualifying devices and the application process.

Summer Concerts in the Park

Our Summer Concert Series is underway. The series will run through August 9, starting at 7 p.m. Come on out and enjoy music from salsa and jazz to Old School and Top 40s; there is something for everyone.

Library Park – 321 S. Myrtle Avenue

• Sunday, July 12 – Blue Breeze Band
• Sunday, July 19 – Funk Station
• Sunday, July 26 – The 'ACE' Band
• Sunday, August 2 – Upstream
• Sunday, August 9 – Bumptown

For more information, please call the Monrovia Community Center at (626) 256-8246.

Looking for a fun way to stay involved this summer? If you're a student in grades 6-12, the Youth Commission is a great opportunity to make new friends, develop leadership skills, give back to your community, and help plan events for local teens. Whether you're passionate about volunteering, sharing your ideas, or trying something new, there's a place for you on the Youth Commission.

Check out what's happening this month and join us for a summer full of opportunities, service, and fun.

Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events

•  Ribbon Cutting | Comfort Keepers
  • Monday, July 20 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
  • 517 Falling Leaf Alley, Monrovia
  • RSVP
• Grand Opening | Home Instead
  • Tuesday, July 21 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
  • 436 W. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia
  • RSVP
• Evening Mixer | Lead the Way Fitness
  • Thursday, July 23 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  • 232 W. Maple Ave., Monrovia
  • $10 members / $15 non-members | RSVP
• Paint & Sip | Monrovia Chamber & MAFA
  • Monday, July 27 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  • Monrovia Chamber Office, 620 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia
  • $40 per person (includes painting materials, refreshments & appetizers), 21+, limited to 20 | RSVP
• Chamber Lunch Mob | Mayan Bar & Noodle
  • Wednesday, July 29 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
  • 317 W. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016
  • All are welcome, pay for your own lunch | RSVP
• Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening | The Arthur Blair Historic Inn
  • Thursday, July 30 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
  • 512 S. Ivy Ave., Monrovia
  • RSVP

Work Around Town

The City of Monrovia's Projects and Traffic Updates Page provides timely updates on City construction projects, local traffic impacts, and utilities maintenance and emergency repairs. Visit the page today: City of Monrovia Project and Traffic Updates.

Huntington Drive Project - Drivers should expect additional intermittent traffic delays along Huntington Drive from Magnolia Avenue to Shamrock Avenue. Work is projected to last through July 2026.

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 (Recruit/Entry-level)
• Police Officer (Lateral)

Neighborhood Watch Report

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

Key Dates, Programs & Virtual Events

• View the Monrovia Today | Summer Edition
• Make an Appointment for Passport Services at Monrovia Community Center 
• Monrovia Street Fair & Market | Fridays | 5 p.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