Retirement Party for Chief Diaz Tonight
A reception will be held this afternoon to recognize Chief Marilyn Diaz upon her retirement. Chief Diaz has been with the Sierra Madre PD for just over five years, after serving 32 years with the…
Events
Dec. 24th in Sierra Madre
To my readers, I hope you have a safe, healthy, loving and happy holiday season, whatever holidays you choose to celebrate. It’s worth it, in my opinion, to click on the pic below to see…
Richard Mays Named 2011 Citizen of the Year
Posted 12/23/11 – The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce announced that it has named Richard Mays to be the 2011 Citizen of the Year. In 2011, Mays served as the City’s Deputy Treasurer, sat on…
Frosty Returns to Kersting Court
Every year since 1988, with the exception of 2010, Frosty has arrived in Kersting Court at some time during the holiday season. Originally, he was on Sierra Madre Blvd. up near the west end of…
Firefighter’s Ball Moves From Christmas to New Year’s Eve
Posted 12/23/11 – The Sierra Madre Firefighter’s Ball is a longstanding tradition in this town, nearly as old as the almost century old Volunteer Dept. itself (technically, with the addition of paramedics, etc., we are…
It’s a Wonderful Life Extended at Playhouse
Posted 12/23/11 – By popular demand, “It’s A Wonderful Life” has been extended through January 14 at the Sierra Madre Playhouse. “It’s A Wonderful Life” (read Fran Syverson’s review here) has been a hit for Sierra…
Candlelight Procession Photo Gallery
The Sierra Madre candlelight procession, begun in 1971 took place on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. Participating ministers (per the program) were Rev. Paul Beck and Pastor Steve Daniels of Sierra Madre Congregational, Dr. Phil Carlson…
Bean Town Christmas Benefit for SM School Performing & Visual Arts
Posted 12/16/11 – Santa Claus is coming to Bean Town!! Bring your camera and take a picture with Santa Claus, or there will be a photographer on hand in case you forget your camera. Please stop by…
Christmas Concert and Candlelight Walk This Sunday
Posted 12/15/11 – Busy day this Sunday. United Methodist Church has a Chorale Performance scheduled at 4pm (click link for details and cost info). Then at 5pm, Sierra Madre Congregational Church has a Christmas…
Hart Park House Senior Center Grand Re-Opening Today
Posted 12/15/11 – The City of Sierra Madre is very excited to announce the long awaited Hart Park House Senior Center Grand Re-Opening. Please join the Sierra Madre City Council and Senior Community Commission for a…
Local Community Invited to Attend Alverno’s Candlelight Celebration
The Christmas season brings wonderful traditions to Alverno High School including the annual Candlelight Celebration. This year, Alverno will host this special tradition on Wednesday, December 14th at 7pm. The entire Alverno community will gather…
Need Last Minute Christmas Gift? Wistaria Shuttle Tickets Now Available Online
Posted 12/12/11 – The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce announced today that tickets to ride the shuttle to view the 118-year old Wistaria Vine, designated by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s…
Citizen of the Year Nominations Sought
The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2011 Citizen of the Year. To be eligible, a person must be a resident of Sierra Madre. The accomplishment(s) or project(s) for which they…
Playhouse Review by Fran Syverson
Posted 12/9/11 – “It’s a Wonderful Life”—heartwarming holiday classic now at Sierra Madre Playhouse Tree silhouettes, barren of leaves for the winter…snow softly floating…a pretty little bridge arching over a stream—what more tranquil setting can we imagine?…
Sierra Madre Chorale Performances Scheduled
Posted 12/9/11 – The Sierra Madre Chorale, under the direction of Fred Copeland and accompanied by Stephanie Lan, has scheduled two holiday performances titled “The Music of Christmas…The Happiest Season of the Year.” The performances will…