Bored? Here’s what’s happening in Old Town Monrovia
Thomas Orona, the very happy – and very surprised – winner of the Mom, Dad, Grad “On My!”
drawing sponsored by the Monrovia Old Town Merchants has lived in Monrovia for the last 6 years and has never before entered any of the local contests. This is the third in a series of drawings which ask guests to bring in 3 receipts from an Old Town merchant in exchange for one drawing entry with no limit on the number of entries allowed during each event. Entry coupons are also printed periodically in this newspaper.
So, just one entry, just one time, has earned Thomas hundreds of dollars in Old Town gift certificates,
several nice gifts of product, and $100 in Official Monrovia Old Town $$. The new tender is hot off the press, and Thomas will be the first person to have the opportunity to spend the Old Town Cash, but he won’t be the last. Beginning in July, Old Town Cash will be available to the public in $5 denominations — greatfor gifts and employee rewards!
The last Saturday of June and continuing the last Saturdays of July and August Old Town will host the yearly MAFA Art Walk along Myrtle Avenue and the Traditional Music Gathering in the Lemon Courtyard (entry off of E. Lemon or through The Dollmakers’ Kattywompus at 412 S. Myrtle). The art will be in the 400, 500 & 600 blocks of E. Myrtle from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and the music event will run from 7 p.m. to9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 4th will bring some mid-week fun to the district with the 4th of July Concert & Fireworks Show sponsored by Mayor Mary Ann and Corey Lutz, Terri and Eric Mozilo, and Samuelson & Fetter. The yearly event is held at Library Park (321 S. Myrtle) and this year begins with a concert featuringPerson toPerson at 7 p.m. followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 9 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, the kids and a picnic, and get there early to reserve a good space. This event is totally free to the public.