Alegria Avenue on Halloween Night, Photo Gallery
Posted 11/1/15 – Photos by Bill Coburn – Despite speculation by some that there would be inadequate law enforcement presence to allow for a safe and fun night at Alegria on Halloween, thanks to the…
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Sierra Madre Kiwanis Sponsored Annual Costume Contest – photos and video
Posted 11/1/15 – photos and video by Bill Coburn As usual, the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club sponsored and judged the annual Costume Contest in Memorial Park. Mistress of Ceremonies duties were again handled by Lisa…
Sierra Madre 2015 Halloween Costume Parade – Video
Posted 10/31/15, video by Bill Coburn
Downtown Trick or Treating in Sierra Madre – Photo Gallery
Posted 10/31/15, all photos by Bill Coburn – The downtown businesses of Sierra Madre and the Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce hosted hundreds of kids who came downtown to go trick or treating door to…
Tell The City What You Think – Public Safety Discussions – Updated
Press Release posted 10/21/15 – Updated 10/26/15 – Here’s the Agenda Packet for tonight’s meeting. The City of Sierra Madre invites members of the community to participate in an upcoming meeting for the Sheriff’s Contract…
Civic Club Sponsored Halloween Window Painting – Completed (Photo Gallery)
Posted 10/25/15 – Updated 10/26/15 – I think I got all the windows that got painted, but I now have 84 images, and the Civic Club said they had 88 applicants, so we’re looking at…
Pumpkin Moving Day at the Parkers on Alegria – Photo Gallery
Posted 10/25/15 – Stopped by Heather and Doug Parker’s house on Alegria yesterday, since it was pumpkin moving day. Got there too late, all the pumpkins were moved. The crop was smaller this year, thanks…
Civic Club Sponsored Halloween Window Painting a Huge Success – In Progress Photo Gallery
Posted 10/23/15 – Dozens of kids turned out downtown today to paint the storefront windows on local businesses, all sponsored and underwritten by the Sierra Madre Civic Club. EIGHTY-EIGHT windows were scheduled to be painted,…
Special Water Meeting Summary From the City
Press Release posted 10/23/15 – The City of Sierra Madre would like thank all the residents who have done their part to meet water conservation targets. Many residents have stepped up to the challenge by…
Special Meeting of City Council on Water Issues Tonight
Press Release posted 10/19/15 – The Sierra Madre City Council will meet for a special meeting Monday, October 19, 2015 at 7:00PM to address key issues affecting the City’s water resources, including discussion on water…
Alverno Student Named to Tournament of Roses Royal Court
Press Release posted 10/5/15 – The seven members of the 2016 Tournament of Roses Royal Court were announced today at Tournament House. Selected from a group of 39 finalists, the Royal Court will attend nearly…
City Seeks Input re: Contracting out Police, Library Services
Press Release posted 10/1/15 – The City of Sierra Madre invites members of the community to participate in upcoming meetings for the Sheriff’s Contract Proposal Review Committee and the Library Services Proposal Committee. The committee meetings,…
SMRFA Legendary Bingo Fundraiser Set for Oct. 10
Posted 9/28/15 – The semi-annual Legendary Bingo fundraiser by the Sierra Madre Rose Float Association will take place Saturday, October 10th at the Rec. Center, in the Sierra Madre Room. Doors open at 6:30, Bingo…
Alverno High School Starts New School Year With Increase In Enrollment
Press Release posted 9/28/15 – The halls of Alverno High School are a little busier this year as Alverno is reporting an increase in enrollment over last year. “We are thrilled, and grateful, to report…
Deadline for Halloween Window Painting Contest Approaches
– Applications and guidelines for Sierra Madre’s Halloween Window Painting Contest were distributed the week of September 7 and can also be picked up at the front desk of City Hall and from the YMCA…