Monday May 20 2013
Press Releases posted 5/20/13 It’s Naptime for the Library’s Popular Preschool Storytime Preschool storytime at the Sierra Madre Public Library will take a week’s nap and will not meet on Monday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 5. Summer Reading begins on June 10, and library programs are taking a break so staff can ready the [...]
Monday April 22 2013
Posted 4/22/13 – The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association announced an opportunity for local students to receive (a) scholarship(s) distributed by the organization. To qualify, applicants must: – have actively participated in one or more Sierra Madre Rose Float activity (such as fundraising, design, construction, flowering or as a past or present float rider) – [...]
Saturday April 20 2013
Posted 4/20/13 – The City held the annual Huck Finn Derby on Saturday, April 6th with more than 200 kids participating. You can see the City Press Release with a list of the winners, a group picture, and a picture of the Derby winner if you click here. We took a few pictures (ha!, try [...]
Saturday April 20 2013
Press Release posted 4/20/13, view the News Net photo and video gallery here: http://www.sierramadrenews.net/?p=12636 - The City of Sierra Madre Huck Finn Fishing Derby was held Saturday, April 6, 2013. This year 215 youth ages 3-15 participated in the Huck Finn Fishing Derby with many parents, family and friends in attendance as well. The fishing was [...]
Saturday April 20 2013
Press Release posted 4/20/13 – Alverno High School is proud to present Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak’s Godspell on April 25 and 26 at 7:00 p.m. the Lanterman Theater in La Cañada. Told almost entirely through song, Godspell presents the Gospel of Matthew to a group of modern “hipsters” spending time in a city junkyard. [...]
Saturday March 30 2013
Posted 3/30/13 - The Sierra Madre Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held today, promptly at 10:00am. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held in Sierra Madre Memorial Park, located at the corner of W. Sierra Madre Blvd. and Hermosa Avenue in Sierra Madre. The hunt will be hosted by the Sierra Madre [...]
Wednesday January 09 2013
Press Release posted 1/9/13 - As a new year begins, Alverno High School would like to invite members of the local community to attend the Third Annual Alverno Service Fair on Thursday, January 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. The fair will showcase self-created projects by Alverno’s senior class ranging from fighting abuse and cancer [...]
Monday December 10 2012
Press Releases posted 12/10/12 – Alverno High School campus will be busy between now and Sunday, with three events scheduled that the general public is invited to attend..See below for more information. All three events have been added to the SierraMadreNews.Net Community Calendar at www.SMCalendar.info. Alverno High School To Host Annual Candlelight Celebration Candlelight Celebration includes [...]
Monday December 10 2012
Press Release posted 12/10/12 - The musical talents of Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) elementary, middle and high school students will be on display this holiday season as glee clubs, choirs, bands and orchestras perform a full schedule of winter concerts and performances throughout Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre. Sierra Madre events still to take [...]
Friday November 23 2012
Press Release posted 11/23/12 - If you look carefully, you may notice some familiar little faces in TV spots promoting Dreamwork’s holiday blockbuster movie, Rise of the Guardians! Junior kindergarteners through second graders from St. Rita School were interviewed in early October by Hurwitz Creative Production for inclusion in TV spots and online featurettes promoting the movie. [...]
Wednesday November 21 2012
Posted 11/17/12 -The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce will again host a Holiday shopping kick off event in downtown Sierra Madre the Saturday after Thanksgiving, from 1 to 8pm and while it will incorporate many of the activities of the popular Dickens Village event of the last several years, this year’s Who Ville event will [...]
Tuesday November 20 2012
Press Release posted 11/20/12 - Alverno became CIF Division 5AA Champions After Defeating Pomona Catholic For the first time in school history, the Alverno High School Varsity Volleyball can claim the title “CIF-SS Champions.” The Jaguars volleyball team brought home the title after defeating Pomona Catholic 25-15, 27-25, 25-22 in the Saturday, November 17 Division 5AA [...]
Sunday November 04 2012
Posted 11/4/12 – Downtown businesses took part in the annual Downtown Halloween Trick or Treating put on by the City on Wednesday, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The trick or treating ended with the beginning of the Costume Parade, led by the Sierra Madre Fire Dept., down to Memorial Park for the Costume Contest. [...]
Sunday November 04 2012
Press Release posted 11/4/12 – News Net photo gallery below text The 2012 Halloween Window Painting Contest took place on Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27. 30 teams competed in 4 different age groups with 90 youths participating this year! Awards were given to the top three finishers in each age category. The City [...]
Thursday August 16 2012
Press Release posted 8/16/12 - This Friday, August 17 is the last movie of the summer! Don’t miss out on everyone’s favorite classic, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The movie is shown in Kersting Court starting at 8:00pm. It is absolutely free to attend this program and families and patrons of all ages are encouraged to attend. Movie-goers [...]
Friday August 10 2012
Press Release posted 8/10/12 – Registration is now open for Sierra Madre Public Library’s popular Parent/Child workshop series, slated for September 6, 13, 20, 27, and October 4. Sessions will take place at the Library on consecutive Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and will be interactive including toys, crafts, books and play in addition [...]
Friday August 10 2012
Press Release posted 8/10/12 – “When a cute little nine year old girl comes up to you, smiling from ear to ear, and tells you “This is the best day of my whole life — EVER’, and she can hardly wait until school starts — you know that you have made a difference in that [...]
Wednesday July 25 2012
Press Release posted 7/25/12 – With the warm summer months upon us and kids out of school for the summer, it’s time to hit the beach and pools for some fun. Come out on Tuesday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Splash into Summer Safety with Waterworks Aquatics and the Sierra Madre [...]
Saturday July 14 2012
Press Release posted 7/14/12 – Waterworks will be accepting participants for the Mentorship Volunteer Program. This program is similar to the Junior Lifeguard Program that the City of Sierra Madre offered in the past. Program Details: For ages 11-15 years old There is NO CHARGE for this program Dates and times will be discussed between [...]
Sunday June 10 2012
Posted 6/10/12 – On Thursday, June 7th, more than a hundred people turned out to celebrate the opening of the Rotary Children’s Library at the Sierra Madre Public Library. Formerly the Children’s Library Room, the Rotary Children’s Library has undergone a major upgrade, with financial assistance from numerous individuals and organizations throughout the community. Improvements [...]
Thursday May 24 2012
Posted 5/24/12 - By Christine Bachwansky Family and friends looked on proudly during the ceremony held at the Hart House in Memorial Park as ten local students were awarded scholarships by the Sierra Madre Civic Club. Committee co-chairs Dorothy Jerneycic and Joan Crow, along with committee members Kathleen Coyne and Mary Beth Knox all agreed that [...]
Thursday May 17 2012
Press Release posted 5/17/12 – Congressman David Dreier (R-San Dimas) honored the efforts of young volunteers at his 2012 Youth Volunteer Award (YVA) Program last week. Forty high school students from throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire participated in this year’s program. In addition to the winner and runners-up, each of the program’s [...]
Thursday May 10 2012
Posted 5/10/12 – A winner has been selected in the Mount Wilson Trail Race Kid’s Fun Run T-shirt Design Contest. The winning artwork is titled “The Joy of Running: Having a Winning Attitude” and was submitted by Sierra Madre Elementary School student Isaiah Raya. Isaiah’s artwork will be featured on the back of the MWTR [...]
Monday April 30 2012
Posted 4/30/12 – Cub Scout Pack 110 of St. Rita held a pinewood derby at the bandshell in Memorial Park, complete with high tech tracks and timers, on screen race results and the most important element seen on the faces of pretty much every kid that participated: FUN! “Races” were divided into heats by age [...]
Wednesday April 25 2012
St. Rita students pose in front of the White House during recent trip, photo courtesy of St. Rita School Press Release posted 4/25/12 – Fourteen members of the St. Rita eighth-grade class had a trip to remember over their recent Spring Break. They toured the nation’s capital on a non-stop, 5-day itinerary that incorporated many of [...]
Wednesday April 25 2012
Press Release posted 4/25/12 – Registration is now open for admission into the new Junior Kindergarten program atSt.RitaSchoolfor the 2012-2013 academic year. The full-day program, available to 4 and 5-year olds, will prepare students for classroom routines with plenty of time for free-exploration. The developmentally-based curriculum is designed for the “early 5-year old” who is [...]
Monday April 23 2012
Posted 4/23/12 – On Saturday, May 5, the Sierra Madre Community Nursery School will host its annual Carnival in the Park. Enjoy more than 30 booths with food, games, face painting, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Stop by the silent auction booth and enter the raffle to win fantastic prizes. Don’t miss our great [...]
Saturday March 31 2012
Posted 3/31/12 – Following overnight camping Friday evening, the Huck Finn Derby was held this morning. It was an Ansel Adams kind of day. Awards were given in the following four age categories, as well as the Largest Overall fish and Smallest Overall fish. Age Category 3-6 years: 1st – Loren Lomboy 2nd – Andrea [...]
Saturday March 31 2012
Press Release posted 3/31/12 – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA) has announced that completed applications for the annual Youth Volunteer Award (YVA) are due Monday, April 2, 2012 by 5 p.m. Dreier has held this annual event to honor the contributions young people have made to the community through volunteer work. The award is open to [...]
Thursday March 29 2012
Posted 3/29/12 – The annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby and Campout will be here before you know it: Friday, March 30 – Sunday, April 1. The weekend long event is held at the Sierra Madre Settling Ponds next to Dapper Field and behind the Public Works Yard. The event is sponsored by the City of [...]
Wednesday March 28 2012
Posted 3/28/12 – The Interact Club (Sierra Madre Rotary) will load the toilet into your vehicle on April 21, 2012 The students will receive $15 from the water agency for every old toilet returned on Saturday April 28, 2012. When: April 21, 2012, 9am – 11am Where: Sierra Madre Recreation Center 611 E. Sierra Madre [...]
Sunday March 04 2012
Posted 3/5/12 – At the State of the City address on Feb. 27th, before the Mayor got up to speak, the audience was treated to three songs by the Bethany School Choir. This video is of that part of the evening. Enjoy.
Saturday February 25 2012
Just a reminder that Sierra Madre Little League Opening Day is today. Parade from Taylor Meats to Heasley Field starts at 8am. Opening Ceremonies to follow at approximately 8:45. Matt Young, former MLB Pitcher, to speak and throw the opening pitch. Games running throughout the day from 10 am to 10pm. Schedule of events on www.SMLL.org. I will probably [...]
Friday February 24 2012
Posted 2/24/12 – Renovation of the Sierra Madre Public Library Children’s Room is slated to begin the first week in April. During the makeover, Children’s Services will move into the adjacent Reference Room with a limited collection of picture, fiction and non-fiction books. The popular Preschool Story Times will continue during the six-week construction period [...]
Thursday January 19 2012
Join the students and families of Sierra Madre School as they hop on stage and show Sierra Madre what they’ve got on Friday, January 27th in the Gayle Bluemmel Auditorium at Sierra Madre Elementary School 141 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for [...]
Thursday January 19 2012
Updated 1/19/12 – We received word from Alverno that the press release stating that Alverno had won its 11th straight championship was in error, and we have made the correction. Posted 1/19/12 – Alverno’s soccer team won their game against Sacred Heart of Jesus on January 13th. Having lost their first league game to Bishop [...]
Thursday January 05 2012
Posted 1/5/12 – Renowned jazz vocalist Jane Fuller stars in the title role of “Cinderella,” a new musical version of the classic tale that features her original songs. This musical proved so popular with adults as well as children in its two previous engagements, that we’re bringing it back again. As director June Chandler explains, [...]
Thursday January 05 2012
Posted 1/5/12 – The City of Sierra Madre has partnered with the Pasadena YMCA to offer teens 11-17 years-old Teen Leadership Club at the Youth Activity Center. Starting Monday, January 9, 2012 the Pasadena YMCA will offer teen programing at the Sierra Madre Community Recreation Center, in the second story Youth Activity Center. The YMCA [...]
Thursday January 05 2012
Posted 1/5/12 – The Community Services Department is happy to announce that registration is now open for the winter/spring session for both youth and adults. Classes include Tennis, Ballet/Tap, Gymnastics, Soccer, Karate, Yoga (Tuesday & Thursday evenings plus a new Wednesday morning class) and Tai Chi. The Spring Aquatic Center schedule includes a variety of [...]
Wednesday December 28 2011
Posted 12/28/11 – On Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, the Sierra Madre Rotary Club had its weekly meeting at Alverno High School, in the historic Villa del Sol d’Oro. The meeting began with a performance by the Alverno Singers and Concert Choir (click link to view the performance). Following the singers were oral presentations by three of [...]
Thursday December 15 2011
Posted 12/15/11 – Sierra Madre City Hall and Community & Personnel Services Holiday Closures Friday, December 23rd at noon Monday, December 26, 2011 Friday, December 30, 2011 Monday, January 2, 2012 Sierra Madre Library Holiday Closures The Sierra Madre Public Library will be closed for Christmas, Saturday, December 24 through Monday, December 26, and for [...]
Monday October 24 2011
Posted 10/24/11 – The Sierra Madre Oktoberfest Golf and Tennis Tournament was held this past Saturday, October 15, 2011. Between the golf and tennis tournaments and luncheon approximately $4,000 was raised for Sierra Madre Youth Programs. The winning golf tournament team scored a 7 under par through nine holes at the Eaton Canyon Golf Course. [...]
Thursday October 20 2011
Alverno High School is fortunate to have its roots with both the Sisters of St. Francis and the Immaculate Heart Community, and the October 4 Founders’ Day celebration blended their traditions and the year’s school theme with great success. “Beyond Borders” is this year’s theme at Alverno. Students were matched into “families” of mixed grade [...]
Tuesday October 18 2011
Posted 10/18/11 – The Community and Personnel Services Department, in conjunction with the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club and Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce, presents Halloween Happenings. Halloween activities include: trick-or-treating, a costume parade along Sierra Madre Blvd., and a costume contest in Memorial Park. Monday, October 31, 2011 Sierra Madre businesses are handing out candy [...]
Sunday October 16 2011
Posted 10/16/11 – The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association announced their 2012 Rose Float Princesses on Sunday at a reception at “The Lodge” on Sierra Madre Blvd. The four princesses were selected from twelve applicants, all of whom were in attendance and were introduced prior to the naming of the young ladies selected to ride [...]
Monday October 03 2011
Posted 10/3/11 – Max Preps has named Alverno High School junior Jessica Hamilton number one in the state of California with 264 kills in games so far this year. Jessica only began playing volleyball in 7th grade and says she really took to it. Freshman year she was on the Varsity team and has never [...]
Sunday October 02 2011
Posted 10/2/2011 - Five Alverno runners climbed the medals platform to receive medals at the Bell-Jeff Cross Country Invitational on September 24. Both Varsity and JV teams improved their times over the year before. Eryn Blakely ran a fast 19:24 with Katherine Haysbert close behind with a 19:57. Also receiving medals were Rachel Achterman, Adrianna Martinez, and [...]
Friday July 01 2011
Mayor John Buchanan and a whole host of City employees, department heads in particular, were joined by Council Members Nancy Walsh and Leslee Hinton, Pat Alcorn and Rachelle Pastor Arizmendi of the Community Services Commission on June 30th at a traditional ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new playground equipment at Memorial Park. $75,000 was allocated [...]
Wednesday May 11 2011
At last night’s City Council meeting, Rotary President Cathy Hundshamer, surrounded by about a dozen other Rotarians, presented a check for $20,000 to Library Director Tony Buckner and Library Trustees Margaret Quigley and Pete Siberell to help fund the renovation and expansion of the Children’s Room at the Library, the first such upgrade in more [...]
Monday April 04 2011
The Huck Finn Derby took place over the weekend. More than 275 kids participated in the Huck Finn Fishing Derby with many parents and family friends in attendance as well. About 600 pounds of trout (not halibut) were put into the settling basins, and from what I hear, there were many of them that were not particularly [...]
Wednesday February 09 2011
The City is “re-developing” the YAC and trying to get more enrichment based programs implemented to better suit the needs of parents and teens residing in Sierra Madre. The YAC Re-Development Committee would provide insight and help steer the process of creating new programs and activities. Having the input of local school administrator and parents [...]
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