The City of Arcadia will host drive-in bingo at the Community Center in the parking lot – 365 Campus Drive. The cost is $5 to play, and each participant will be given five game cards for a chance to win gift card prizes. All participants must register prior to the event, be in the same…
Get to Know Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association’s Donna Choi
If you live in Arcadia, you have heard of the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association (DAIA). But what do they really do? Join Donna Choi, executive director of DAIA, at the Arcadia Community Coordinating Council meeting on Feb. 1 from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. via Zoom to find out. A native Angelino, Choi has been…
Virtual Presentations from Arcadia Senior Services to Cover Aging at Home
The Recreation and Community Services Department, Senior Services Division is offering three free informative virtual presentations in January: On Jan. 12 at 10 a.m., participants can learn how to safely remain in their home as they age by making modifications ranging from simple-do-it yourself fixes to more complex solutions depending on their needs. On Jan….
Retired Officer to Offer Safety Tips at Arcadia Community Coordinating Council Meeting
Retired community affairs officer Mike Vercillo, who has been an Arcadia resident for more than 50 years, will share information on theft, fraud and personal protection at the Arcadia Community Coordinating Council meeting on Jan. 4, 2021 from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. For reservations contact Robin Graney, president of ACCC, at arcadiacommunitycouncil@gmail.com by Saturday,…
What’s Next for Cabins in Santa Anita Canyon Affected by the Bobcat Fire?
By Galen Patterson In the wake of the Bobcat Fire in the San Gabriel Mountains, a small communal enclave has taken the spotlight. Cabins dating from the early 1900s were threatened by the fire, and sadly nearly a quarter of them burned completely. Prior to the Bobcat Fire in September earlier this year, the cabins…
Arcadia to Host Virtual Alzheimer’s Program
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is providing two free virtual programs. On Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. residents can learn about the latest findings, symptoms, causes and treatment from an Alzheimer’s Research Update with UCLA. On Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. residents can learn how to keep their memory strong throughout the aging process by “Keeping your…
6 Ways You Can Give Back on Facebook this Holiday Season
This year has been difficult for everyone but one silver lining is the compassion and generosity so many have shown in supporting their loved ones, causes and communities. This holiday season in particular, many are thinking about how to give something back — whether it’s time, talent or a simple act of kindness. Monday, Facebook…
Arcadia Community Coordinating Council Spotlights Barbershop Quartet at Next Meeting
Hot Topic is a female barbershop quartet affiliated with the Verdugo Hills Chorus, a Sweet Adeline four-part harmony group that has been entertaining in the San Gabriel Valley for over 50 years. Learn more about the quartet at the Arcadia Community Coordinating Council (ACCC) Zoom meeting on Dec. 7, 2020 from noon–1:30 p.m. The members of this…
Day of Giving in Arcadia This Saturday
Give hope to neighbors in need. Participate in a day of giving on Saturday from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Denny’s parking lot (7 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006) to help Foothill Unity Center collect healthy food for hungry children, families, struggling seniors, and disabled and unhoused individuals. The need is greater now more than…
Thanksgiving Grab-N-Go Feasts to Be Held at Several L.A. County Parks
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation presents Thanksgiving Grab-n-Go Feast. Sign up for a free and safe drive-thru event at a park near you. Giveaways may include a grocery store gift certificate for a free turkey, materials for a festive DIY centerpiece, fresh produce, dry foods and books. Pre-registration is required. Only one registration needed…