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4th Annual New Year’s Eve on Myrtle Avenue
A street celebration with friends
December 31 — 4th Annual New Year’s Eve on Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia from 7:00 pm to midnight. Restaurants open for dinner and gatherings. Live band (The Lance Gary Show). Kids’ Area with lots of games and action. Beer & wine garden, midnight toast & ball drop. This event is free with free parking. Call Pam Fitzpatrick at 626-862-4297 for more information. Or visit www.oldtownmonroviaca.com.
ALHAMBRA
December 28 — Todd Tostado Art Gallery Exhibition at Alhambra City Hall (111 First St.) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This exhibition features Tostado’s works representing the Academy of Special Dreams. Free.
ARCADIA
December 28 — Queen Anne Cottage Tours the Arboretum (301 North Baldwin Avenue) at 1:00 p.m.. This exclusive, 1.75-hour tour explores the fascinating legacy of Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin, who won and lost fortunes creating 19th century resort destinations in both Northern and Southern California. Tours Friday & Saturday at 10am & 1pm; Sunday at 1pm. Reservations required at: buy.acmeticketing.com/events/122/list.
DUARTE
December 25 — Education in Excellence Park Day at Encanto Park (777 Encanto Parkway) at 12 noon. Go to www.excellenceineducation.com for more information. Free.
GLENDALE
December 26 — Downtown Glendale Farmers’ Market at First Baptist Church parking lot (Maryland Avenue between California and Wilson) at 1:30 p.m. Free
MONROVIA
December 26 — Monrovia Family Festival at Myrtle Ave. (Along Myrtle Ave. between Olive & Lime) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Vendors, farmers’ market, live music, kiddie rides and much, much more. Free.
December 26 — Live folk music concert at 412 at 412 S. Myrtle Ave. at 8 p.m. 626-357-1091 or soKattyWompus.com for information. Free.
MONTEREY PARK
December 26– Farmers’ Market on 318 S. Ramona Ave. (next to city hall and in front of the library) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Every Friday night the Monterey Park Certified Farmers Market features the freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts, honey, breads, hot food items, plus entertainment and surprises.
MONTROSE
December 28– Montrose Harvest Market at 2300 block of Honolulu Ave.from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. This certified California Farmers Market is held every Sunday 9 am – 2 pm, rain or shine. Visit ShopMontrose.com for more information!
PASADENA
December 27 — Pasadena Public Library Celebrates Kwanza Festival at La Pintoresca Branch Library (1355 N. Raymond Ave.) from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join in for Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community & Culture. Enjoy music, stories and tasty dishes prepared by members of the Pasadena Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. For more information call: 626-744-7268 or go to: cityofpasadena.net/library/news_events/calendar/. Free
December 27 — Rose Parade Float Decorating and Viewing at Rose Palace (835 S. Raymond Ave.) from noon – 5:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00 – $15.00. Children under 5 free.
December 25 — Christmas Holiday Hours at The Bunny Museum (1933 Jefferson Drive) from 2 – 6:00 pm. Have a Hoppy Christmas! After you have opened your presents and eaten, hop on over to feed the bunnies their Christmas dinner. Delight in seeing a Christmas tree decorated with bunny ornaments, carrot colored lights, and carrot colored candy canes. You are welcome to bring vegetables & fruits for the real bunnies.
Call (626) 798-8848 for information. $5, children 4 and under free.
December 30 — Pasadena Certified Farmers’ Market at Villa Parke Center (363 East Villa Street) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Experience the joy of buying directly from the farmer that grows the food, vendors offering jams, jellies, fish, and more. Open rain or shine. Free admission.
December 27 — Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight at the Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Ave.) at 7:30 p.m. This is an updated version of the classic Grimm fairytale, in the style of a traditional British family Panto, SLEEPING BEAUTY and Her Winter Knight is a singing and soaring winter adventure that features family-friendly magic, with a comedic twist, dancing, a live pony, interaction with the audience and contemporary music from Jessie J’s “Domino” to John Legend’s “All Of Me,” Pharrell Williams “Happy” to Survivor’s “Eye of The Tiger” and more. A Panto is known for its interactive style and humor that appeals to everyone from ages 2 – 102! Cost: $34.00 – 74.00
ROSEMEAD
December 25 — Free Citizenship Classes at Rosemead Library (8800 Valley Blvd.) Thursdays, Jan. 8 – March 26, 2015 from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.
This free 12-week ESL/Civics course will address the new naturalization form that took effect May 5, 2014. Instructors for the classes will discuss the new
questions at length in an effort to assist legal permanent residents (LPRs) with the citizenship process. The classes will cover the 100 civics questions as well
as the N-400 application. Mock interviews and other activities will be conducted throughout the course to help students build their foundation in English
conversation and communication. Sign-up is necessary, to register please call 800-520-2356.
SAN GABRIEL
December 26 — San Gabriel’s Farmers Market at Vincent Lugo Park (corner of Wells & Ramona Streets) from 4 pm to 8 pm. Free.
