Good morning, Monrovians,

Registration is now open for one of Monrovia's favorite events! Please join us on Saturday, September 19, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. for our annual Fountain to the Falls 10K Run and Walk! One of Monrovia's favorite community traditions, the 10K begins at the Library Park Fountain, travels through Monrovia's northern neighborhoods, continues into Monrovia Canyon Park to the Canyon Park Waterfall, before returning to Library Park.

Fountain to the Falls Race Route Map

Pre-registration is open through Friday, September 18 at 6 p.m. and costs $50. Fountain to the Falls is limited to 350 participants, so I encourage you to register early! Whether you choose to walk or run, every participant will receive a t-shirt and commemorative medal. For our most competitive participants, we'll also award trophies to the fastest finishers across all age groups, as well as medals to 1st-3rd place finishers for each male and female age groups!

Fountain to the Falls Registration

If you're not interested in the 10K but would still like to get involved, we're looking for volunteers! Volunteers will be assigned to specific points along the route to help the event run smoothly, and all volunteers will receive a t-shirt!

To sign-up as a volunteer and for additional race information, please contact Eugene Suk at esuk@monroviaca.gov.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,
Dylan 

Email: dfeik@monroviaca.gov

Highlights in this Update

• Youth and Adult Leadership Academies Return This Fall!
• Trader Joe's Headquarters Pre-Application Now Posted on Development Spotlight Page
• Kids Craft in the Canyon | Saturday, August 22
• Earthquake Workshop | Saturday, September 12
• Monrovia Fire & Rescue Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Regional Task Force Training in Canyon Park
• Sponsor the 36th Annual Make a Difference Day
• Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events
• Get Your Whole Family Prepared with LISTOS! | ¡Prepare a toda su familia con LISTOS!
• Annual Veterans Forum | Saturday, August 22
• Work Around Town
• Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia

Youth and Adult Leadership Academies Return This Fall!

Want to learn more about Monrovia, strengthen your leadership skills, and make a positive impact in your community? Then the Adult and Youth Leadership Academies are for you! The Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) Program invites community members to participate in our 2026 Leadership Academies, a fun and interactive seven-week program designed to build informed, engaged, and effective community leaders.

Adult Leadership Academy participants will connect with City leaders and staff while exploring topics including civic engagement, strategic leadership, Monrovia history, historic preservation, community resources, and turning ideas into action. The Adult Leadership Academy will be held Thursday evenings, September 17 through October 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at various City facilities.

Youth Leadership Academy participants will build skills and confidence while exploring topics including leadership development, financial literacy, local government education, public speaking, resume building, and more. The Youth Leadership Academy is open to students in grades 6 to 12 and will be held Wednesday afternoons, September 16 through October 28, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Youth are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones, grow as individuals, and learn how to make a lasting impact in their communities.

Registration is now open!

Come learn, connect, and discover how you can make a difference in Monrovia! For additional information, contact the MAP team at map@monroviaca.gov or 626- 932-5563.

Trader Joe's Headquarters Pre-Application Now Posted on Development Spotlight Page

The City has received a pre-application for the potential redevelopment of Trader Joe's corporate headquarters at 800 S. Shamrock Avenue. The conceptual proposal includes demolition of the existing office building and parking lot to make way for a new two-story headquarters totaling approximately 95,969 square feet, along with a new parking structure. The headquarters would continue to house Trader Joe's national offices, including administrative space, training facilities, and a tasting kitchen.

The proposal is in its early pre-application stage, and City staff is coordinating initial technical review. The project will require multiple discretionary approvals and environmental review under CEQA, and residents will have several opportunities for public input as it moves forward, including an anticipated neighborhood meeting and CEQA scoping meeting. We share this news early on so interested community members can follow along, share feedback/input with the applicant, which result in a better outcome for everyone.

Details on the proposal, along with other active development projects, are available on the recently updated Development Spotlight page!

Kids Craft in the Canyon | Saturday, August 22

Create fun memories with your little ones at our Kids Crafts in the Canyon Program! We'll explore nature and turn our discoveries into amazing art. Our Park Naturalists will be there to help you every step of the way.

No registration required, this program is on a first come, first served basis. Snacks will be provided.

This program is funded by the Monrovia Parks, Wilderness & Recreation Foundation (MPWR).

Earthquake Workshop | Saturday, September 12

MOHPG and the Monrovia Fire Department will once again be hosting a workshop designed to prepare residents in the event of a disastrous earthquake. The 7th annual earthquake workshop will be held on Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Community Room of the Monrovia Library.

The workshop is free, but you must RSVP if you want to attend as space is limited. The guest speaker will be Margaret Vinci from Caltech. Also present will be representatives from several utilities, the American Red Cross, and others. Lunch will be provided at no charge. If you would like to attend, you can RSVP online. You will receive an email confirming your reservation. Be sure to sign up today!

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Monrovia Fire & Rescue Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Regional Task Force Training in Canyon Park

On August 18, 20, and 22, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monrovia Fire & Rescue will host their quarterly Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) training drills in Canyon Park. The training will include neighboring fire agencies that are members of USAR Regional Task Force 4 (RTF4): Glendale, Pasadena, Monterey Park, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Arcadia, and Monrovia. These quarterly trainings allow our firefighters to enhance rescue skills and strengthen operational readiness to respond to technical rescue incidents safely and effectively.

Canyon Park will remain open throughout the training. Residents can expect to see fire trucks, equipment, and personnel on-site. Roads will remain open, but a small portion of access to trails may be briefly paused as needed to accommodate the drills.

Sponsor the 36th Annual Make a Difference Day

The Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley (VCSGV) is seeking sponsors for the 36th Annual Make a Difference Day, set for Saturday, October 24! This year's theme, "Volunteer Lifestyle," highlights the idea that giving back is a year-round commitment rather than a once-a-year event.

Three sponsorship tiers are available:

• $500 includes logo or name placement on promotional materials and event and project sites, personal recognition at the event, and social media and website mentions;
• $1,000, includes all of the $500 benefits, plus your logo/name displayed on the mainstage banner
• $2,500 includes all of the $500 and $1000 benefits, plus logo/name street banner placement

Businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring the event can contact Macy Gracia, Executive Director, at 626-256-8187 or through vcsgv.org.

Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events

The Monrovia Chamber of Commerce has announced its upcoming events:

• Chamber Office Closed
  August 14 through August 21. The office will reopen August 24.
• Monrovia Guild of Children's Hospital Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  Tuesday, August 25, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
  Monrovia Guild of Children's Hospital, 620 S. Myrtle Ave.
  All are welcome! Click here to RSVP.
• Rize Credit Union Joint Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  Wednesday, August 26, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
  Rize Credit Union, 427 S. Myrtle Ave.
  All are welcome! Click here to RSVP.
• Chamber Evening Mixer
  Thursday, August 27, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  JohnHart Real Estate-Gina Ammon & Donna Baker, 517 S. Myrtle Ave. $10 members, $15 non-members. Click here to RSVP.
• Chamber Lunch & Learn Guest Speaker: LA County Assessor Jeffrey Prang
  Monday, August 31, 11:30 a.m. -1:00p.m.
  Monrovia Public Library-Community Room, 321 S. Myrtle Ave.
  FREE members, $10 non-members. Click here to RSVP.

Get Your Whole Family Prepared with LISTOS! | ¡Prepare a toda su familia con LISTOS!

Monrovia Fire & Rescue is offering free emergency preparedness training for families this month. The LISTOS program features two four-hour sessions in English and Spanish, covering hazard identification, evacuation planning, utility interruptions, fire extinguisher use, disaster kit preparation, first aid, home organization, and emotional support. This is an all-ages class with both classroom instruction and hands on practice. Sign up your family for this fun and informative class today!

Dates for both languages are Saturday, 8/22 and 8/29.

Times are English, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Spanish, 1 to 5 p.m.

To register please visit our Eventbrite pages: English | Spanish

El Departamento de Bomberos y Rescate de Monrovia (Monrovia Fire & Rescue) está ofreciendo capacitación gratuita en preparación para emergencias para familias este mes. El programa LISTOS consta de dos sesiones de cuatro horas en inglés y español, que incluyen identificación de peligros, planificación de evacuación, manejo de interrupciones de servicios públicos, uso de extintores de incendios, elaboración de kits de emergencia, primeros auxilios, organización del hogar y apoyo emocional. Es una clase apta para todas las edades que combina instrucción y práctica. Inscriba a su familia en esta clase divertida e informativa.

Las fechas para ambos idiomas son los sábados 22 y 29 de agosto.

Horarios: Inglés, de 8:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. / Español, de 1:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.

Para inscribirse, visite nuestras páginas de Eventbrite: Ingles | Español

Annual Veterans Forum | Saturday, August 22

Congressman Gil Cisneros and Congresswoman Judy Chu are hosting their Annual Veterans Forum on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Covina American Legion Post 790, 330 N. Azusa Ave., West Covina.

The event is a resource fair for veterans of the 31st and 28th Congressional Districts, with representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, California Department of Motor Vehicles and other regional agencies and nonprofits on hand to help with benefits, services and resources.

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.

 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: 

• Library Clerk (Part-time)
• Police Cadet (Part-Time)
• Police Officer (Recruit/Entry-level)
• Police Officer (Lateral)
• Senior Accounting Assistant

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 | Fall 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