Temple City Considering Collaboration with Habitat for Humanity
Crews work on a Habitat for Humnaity project on Sherman Ave. in Monrovia in May of 2009. – Photo Courtesy of SGV Habitat After attending a recent presentation for the housing improvement group, council member Cynthia Sternquist proposed that the city look into collaborating with Habitat for Humanity as a possible avenue to address the [...]
City Hall to Stay Open Five Days a Week
Beginning in January 2010, city hall will stay open five days a week, approved at the city council’s special meeting on Monday. The council voted unanimously to approve the changes in response to comments from citizens who wanted to have five days to take advantage of what the city offers, said Council member Tom Chavez. [...]
Week Three Computer Giveaway Winner!
This week’s winner of the Beacon Media/Priceless Computer Back to School Giveaway was Jacky Kwok, a seventh grader from First Avenue Middle School in Arcadia. Jacky’s essay was one of the most creative – and downright fun to read – that we’ve received since the contest began in early August. Jacky’s parents were happy to [...]
Boarders to Compete in Skate Spectacular at Monrovia Skate Park
These skaters enjoying Monrovia's Skate Park should defnitely be wearing helmets. – Photo by Terry Miller Local skate boarders are invited to show off their best tricks in competition at the Santa Anita Family YMCA Skate Spectacular event at Monrovia Skate Park, Saturday, Oct. 3 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. The Monrovia Skate Park [...]
MAFA to Present 46th Annual Festival “Celebrate the Arts”
Rouzanna Berberian, who currently teaches art at South Pasadena High School has been selected as the featured artist for the October arts festival. – Photo Credit: MAFA It is one of the longest running fine art festivals in Southern California. MAFA’s art events not only promote local and regional artists, but also support arts education [...]
With Good News and Bad News, MAFA Has Reasons to Celebrate the Arts
Lisa Barrios of Paint n Play 2 Art Gallery and Studio instructing Joey Z on how to sketch in his tile. – Photo Credit: MAFA It is the old joke “I have good news and bad news.” The good news is very good in this case and the bad news isn’t as bad as it [...]
Temple City Tribune – September 28th, 2009
FULL STORY: http://templecitytribune.com/print-edition/temple-city-tribune-september-28th-2009/
35th Taste of Arcadia Brings Over One Thousand to Arboretum
The annual Taste of Arcadia held last Monday September 21, saw about 1200 people take advantage of the offerings from over 35 restaurants, breweries, wineries and a martini bar. The event benefits the Lucky Baldwin Boy Scouts and The Arboretum Foundation this year and the Lions Club also donated money to the two local groups. [...]
Temple City High School Offers College Rep Night
College representatives Joe Beltran from USC, Juan Carlos Lopez from U.C. Riverside, Vince Lopez from Cal State L.A., and Tameka Alexander from PCC will come together for a panel presentation at Temple City High School, Thursday evening, October 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center. Parents and seniors are invited to come and [...]
Sister City Youth Exchange Program Now Accepting Applications For 2010
The Temple City Sister City program is now accepting applications for participation in the Youth Exchange Program for the summer of 2010. This year’s program will involve travel to Hawkesbury Shire, New South Wales, Australia. Participants will leave for Australia in July and return in August. The opportunity is available only to students who reside [...]