[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for April 25 – May 1. - Brad Haugaard] During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 510 service events, resulting in 79 investigations. Vandalism April 25 at 1:19 a.m., employees from a business in the 300 block of W. Foothill reported that an unknown subject threw a rock through the window. The subject was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.  Wanted Person – Suspect Arrested April 26 at 12:58 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Myrtle and Pomona saw ..read more

Stopped by Moo Moo Mia, an ice cream shop on the west side of Myrtle just across from the theater. Got a Peanut Butter Oreo scoop for $5.25 in a waffle bowl for an extra $1.15. Yummy! - Brad Haugaard ..read more

Craft-tastic Star Wars-themed art event at the Library on May 4, from noon to 2 p.m. For children aged 6-11. No registration required. Children can make and take home a craft celebrating "May the Fourth." For more information email atolmasoff@ci.monrovia.ca.us or call 256-8274. - Brad Haugaard ..read more

Here are links to the latest job opportunities for Monrovia: Monrovia School District  City of Monrovia  Private  There is also a group called Monrovia Works. Search for it on Facebook and ask to join it. - Brad Haugaard ..read more

Monrovia’s Fellowship Church will be open for corporate prayer from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Thursday, May 2, for the National Day of Prayer. The church, at 401 E. Huntington, will be praying for the world, our country, community, and the church.  - Brad Haugaard  ..read more

Gentle and affectionate Rhino just wants to be your best friend! This handsome and goofy boy is just over a year old and very entertaining. He seems to have a wide-eyed wonderment of the world- every day brings something new and exciting! Rhino is surprisingly mellow for a dog his age- he walks well on leash and just leans into you for as many pets as you can give him. He also responds very well to training and understands when it’s time to calm down.   Rhino was recently out with the mobile outreach team and he had a great day out- meeting tons of new people, soaking up attention from ..read more

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Family Feud Night at the Library on Friday, May 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Open to teens and adults aged 13 and up. Register here. For more information email cescobedo@ci.monrovia.ca.us or call 256-8265. - Brad Haugaard ..read more

Harry E. Fork's dairy on California Ave. in about 1896. Fork later had a bakery on Myrtle Ave. "Harry E. Fork is proprietor of the Monrovia Dairy, and we herewith show a few of his cows. His neat cottage home and dairy are situated on California Avenue, and a visit to his stables will convince anyone that the stock receives the very best of care. The cows are all high grade, testing from 100 to 120. He will keep nothing but the very best of stock obtainable, and consequently his customers are sure of getting good milk and cream." Monrovia Messenger Souvenir Edition 1897. From the Myron Hotch ..read more

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