Does having a tidy home — one that stays that way — sound too good to be true? It’s not. Arcadia Public Library is hosting a workshop led by Tiffany Ng on “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Based on the KonMari Method, you’ll learn…
Arcadia Senior Services is having a surprise musical presentation on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at 1 p.m. The program will feature bluegrass, folk and old time music. There will be a sing along, clap along and refreshments. It will take place at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive. The cost is $3 and you…
Fascinated by the Rose Parade? Want to learn more about Arcadia’s participation in the beloved annual celebration? Stop by the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. for local historian Lee Shimmin’s presentation on “The Pasadena Rose Parade.” The Gilb Museum has been offering Saturday morning “Coffee Talks” for several…
Chabad of Arcadia to light up one of 15,000 public menorahs worldwide, symbolizing universal message of religious freedom Chabad of Arcadia will ignite a public 9-foot Hanukkah menorah erected at Arcadia Transit Plaza, along with a community-wide celebration on Dec. 26, the fifth night of the eight-day holiday. The ceremony, organized by Chabad Rabbi Sholom…
Arcadia Senior Services is having bingo and lunch on Friday, Jan. 10. It will take place at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $10 and includes a 10 pack of bingo sheets, pizza and salad served during intermission plus great gift card prizes. The final game of “Cover…
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer and donor powered charity committed to supporting the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. The foundation will visit the Arcadia Community Coordinating Council (ACCC) on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. – 11:15 p.m. at Church of the…
Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to enjoy a cozy winter story, make a craft inspired by that story, and then stay and play with friends new and old. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy a winter Saturday with family and friends. The story time and play day starts at 3 p.m. on Saturday,…
Nominate the senior of the year in Arcadia. Nomination forms are available at the Arcadia Community Center (365 Campus Drive) and the Recreation Department office (375 Campus Drive) for the 2020 Senior of the Year. Do you know someone who is: 55+ years of age or older. A current resident of Arcadia for a minimum…
The City of Arcadia is going to celebrate the start of the holiday season with the fifth annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event takes place at the Arcadia Transit Plaza on the corner of Santa Clara Street and North First Avenue, and will feature…
By Galen Patterson Charles Gilb was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1924, but raised in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was pursuing a degree in business at University of Idaho, Moscow when WWII broke out and Gilb joined the Marines. He quickly rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant, a feat that generally takes 8-10 years…
