2011 Trail Race Pasta Feed Photo Gallery
The 2011 Mt. Wilson Trail Race Pasta Feed/Early Sign-in took place in Kersting Court this evening. Enjoy these photos of the evening (click to enlarge).
Joke of the Day, May 27th, 2011
Alternate Definitions Arbitrator \ar’-bi-tray-ter\: A cook that leaves Arby’s to work at McDonald’s. Avoidable \uh-voy’-duh-buhl\: What a bullfighter tries to do. Baloney \buh-lo’-nee\: Where some hemlines fall Bernadette \burn’-a-det\: The act of torching a mortgage…
Civic Club Installs New Board, McKernan as President
by Phyllis Chapman It was the top of the evening when Colleen J.McKernan was installed president of Sierra Madre Civic Club for 2011-2012 at their Installation Dinner on May 19. She chose as her theme…
Best Used Book Sale to Mark Retirement of Long-time Chair
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” – Cicero The Friends of Sierra Madre Library will hold a Best Used Book Sale on Friday June 3rd, 3pm to 7pm and Saturday…
Social Security Information For Those Who Serve In The Military
About Social Security Column: This column is provided by the Social Security Administration office in Pasadena, and will appear on an occasional basis as a service for our senior community. On Memorial Day, it’s important…
New Summer Recreation Classes Announced – Registration Now Open
The Sierra Madre Community & Personnel Services Department announced that four new classes have been added to their Summer Recreation Program: Water Aerobics, Zumba, Kidz Love Soccer and a special Teen Acting for Theater. These…
Joke of the Day, May 26th, 2011
Women believe if a pet cat strays, it’s because of a lack of affection at home. Women believe if a pet dog strays, it’s because of a lack of affection at home. Women believe if…
Sierra Madre Police Blotter, 5/15/11 to 5/21/11
During the week of Sunday, May 15th, to Saturday May 21st, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 273 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. Tuesday, May 17th: 4:48 PM- Petty Theft,…
Trail Race Saturday, Early Registration Pasta Feed Friday
The 2011 Mount Wilson Trail Race marks the 103rd anniversary of the 2nd oldest race in California! The sold-out Trail Race will take off this Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 am. There will be many…
Joke of the Day, May 24th, 2011
Out far away in the himalayas there was a small village that was constantly terrified by this terrible monster named the medecrin. The medicrin would come down to the village once a week and eat…
Joke of the Day, May 23rd, 2011
Dear reader, If life gives you melons, check to see if you’re dyslexic. Sincerely, lemons.
Follow-up re: Budget on Tuesday Night’s Council Agenda
At the special meeting of the City Council to introduce the draft 2011-2013 budget, City Manager Elaine Aguilar mentioned that the draft being proposed and discussed that night, a copy of which you can find…
City Looks to Protect Properties from (Possible) State Takeover
As the future of Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) continues to be clouded in uncertainty, the City of Sierra Madre is considering passing a resolution that would protect it from loss of several properties, including City…
Joke of the Day, May 22nd, 2011
When Mr. Wilkins answered the door late in the evening one day after he’d lost his wife while scuba diving, he was greeted by two grim-faced policemen. “We’re sorry to call on you at this…
Joke of the Day, May 21, 2011
For a holiday, Mulvaney decided to go to Switzerland to fulfill a lifelong dream and climb the Matterhorn. He hired a guide and just as they neared the top, the men were caught in a…