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Monrovia WEEKLY Temple MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014 - OCTOBER 19, 2014 VOLUME 19, NO. 41
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‘Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns’ coming to Descanso Gardens Unique family-friendly Halloween event runs Oct. 3 to Nov. 2
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Lighting up the night this October in Los Angeles is a unique all-ages nighttime Halloween extravaganza, “RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns.” More than 5,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack o’lanterns created by professional artists and sculptors are arranged in artful displays throughout a 1/3-mile scenic trail within Descanso
Gardens (1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011). Set against a backdrop of the Rose Garden, spectators are invited to discover intricately carved images of favorite celebrities and sports figures as well as other large-scale displays based on popular themes. The entire family-friendly 45-minute
Inaugural Laugh for Life slated - Oct. 25 Women’s Pregnancy Care Clinic (WPCC), a new Pasadena nonprofit helping women facing an unplanned pregnancy with medical services and support, is hosting its inaugural laugh for life October 25. The show, featuring ‘Clean Comedians’, whose motto is “It doesn’t have to be dirty to be funny”, will feature the physical comedy of Cary Trivanovich, Kathy Westfield’s inspirational humor, urban edgy comedy from Gilbert Esquivel and magical illusions from host Adam Christing. Also performing will be premier violinist Roddy Chong, who toured with Celine Dion, Shania Twain and
stroll through the grounds is a multi-sensory experience that is sure to be a lasting annual family tradition. Tickets are available for advance purchase only at www.therise.org. Ticket prices vary from $18-28 based on date and time. Discounts available for seniors. Kids 2 and under get in for free.
The event is held for 23 nights beginning October 3 through November 2, 2014, during varying evening hours ranging from 5:30pm - 10:30pm. “The RISE” is a rain or shine event. Parking is available for free and refreshments and merchandise are available as well on site. The surface of the trail is stroller and wheelchair ac-
El Monte Children’s Day Parade & Harvest Festival to attract thousands
cessible. Some of the themes that will be featured at “The RISE” this year include: Hollywood Walk of Fame, a kids’ section featuring popular movie characters and child-friendly images, sports stars, pop culture celebrities such as the Kardashian sisters, dinosaurs, TV shows such as “Big Bang Theory”
and “Walking Dead,” movies like “The Wizard of Oz,” and other popular iconic Halloween images. For additional information about “RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns,” photos or to schedule an interview with a “RISE” producer, please email Debbi Katz at dkatz@ therise.org or Shannon Johnson @sjohnson@therise.org.
Hillsides completes successful backpack drive for new school year
Emmy-Winning journalist to serve as Grand Marshal
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performed for the Queen of England and… andeven Oprah. The event will take Please see page 3
The City of El Monte, local businesses and community members will come together Saturday, Oct. 18 to host the 20th Annual Emily Ishigaki Children’s Day Parade and Harvest Festival with Grand Marshal Vera Jimenez, Emmy award-winning journalist for KTLA Channel 5 News. Jimenez – who has earned two Emmy awards, three Golden Mike awards and three Golden Pylons – has also worked for KABC
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7 and KCBS 2. She currently works as meteoroloPlease see page 4
Hillsides is pleased to announce that it collected 181 backpacks filled with school supplies for its backto-school drive, meeting the needs of the children
in Hillsides programs. The National Charity League Pasadena supplied 75 backpacks, the non-profit Please see page 6