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AIDS Service Center hosted the "Summer Wrap: A Madly Exotic Tea Party" at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. The event raised $160,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24731
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 25, 2002
Pages
p. D1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 25, 2002
Pages
p. D1
Subjects
Arboretum
AIDS Service Center
Item ID
24925AN
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More than 3700 people came to a two-day plant sale which raised funds to support programs at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29503
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Baldwin Bonanza
Events
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Fundraisers
Item ID
29687AN
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The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper452
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1980
Pages
p. 6
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1980
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
452AN
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Mount Wilson Vista Girl Scout Council will host a benefit dinner to raise funds for its "Pathway to Promise" program. The program reaches out to girls in underserved areas such as Montebello, El Monte, Rosemead and San Gabriel.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29892
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 30, 2006
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 30, 2006
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Mount Wilson Vista Girl Scout Council
Girl Scouts
Fundraisers
Item ID
30078AN
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Arcadia police officers ran in the Special Olympics Torch Run to raise funds and awareness.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29816
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2001
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Police
Special Olympics Torch Run
Fundraisers
Item ID
30001AN
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The Gilb Foundation is challenging the community to raise additional funds of $175,000 needed for the building of the Arcadia Historical Museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27451
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Fundraisers
Item ID
27648AN
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Virginia Stein is new president of the volunteer support organization for the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27826
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Stein, Virginia
Volunteers
Item ID
28023AN
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The Arcadia Council PTA in cooperation with Parent Alert has organized evening programs for parents of all 5th and 6th grade, junior and senior high school students. The programs are designed to offer education on drug abuse.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1444
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 5, 1980
Pages
p. A-7
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 5, 1980
Pages
p. A-7
Subjects
Drug Abuse
Item ID
1443AN
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The Community Hotline, sponsored by the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, will be able to pay its telephone bill for the remainder of the year, thanks to a decision by the City Council to grant the telephone counseling service $8,000. Councilman Charles Gilb questioned using taxpayers' money for a church-related operation, and asked how the Hotline would raise funds next year. Rev. Bob Johnson, Hotline director, said the organization could be incorporated and operate as a non-profit group to raise funds.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1252
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 22, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 22, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Community Hotline
Gilb, Charles
Item ID
1251AN
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After using the name "Arboretum of Los Angeles" for 55 years, the Arboretum has been given permission to use the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden. Hopefully the new name will increase attendance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24884
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25080AN
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Arcadians celebrated the third annual Community Fair to raise funds for the district's schools. The event, sponsored by the Arcadia Council PTA, raised $13,000 during its first two years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1529
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 10, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photos
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 10, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photos
Subjects
Community Fair
Item ID
1528AN
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A pilot program called "Arboretum Explorers" teaches children about nature. It is a 5-day summer camp. Natalia Chang, 8, of Arcadia is shown in a photograph.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28820
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 15, 2004
Pages
p. U12
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 15, 2004
Pages
p. U12
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Arboretum Explorers 2004
Children's Activities - Summer camps - Day camps
Chang, Natalia
Item ID
29012AN
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Photographs of the wood duck (just here for the winter) at the Arboretum and the black-crowned night heron, a year-round Southern California bird.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29866
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 18, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 18, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Ducks
Waterfowl
Wood duck -- Aix sponsa
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Birds
Item ID
30051AN
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Arcadia resident Sheldon Pattinson was given a surprise party at his home by members of his Harley Davidson motorcycle club.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22922
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 11, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 11, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Pattinson, Sheldon
Item ID
23130AN
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Los Angeles County is having second thoughts about the newly changed name for the Arboretum. The official name is Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens and Arboretum, but now LA County will seek the feedback of interested residents and organizations to decide on the official name.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31442
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 24
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 24
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Item ID
31635AN
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Community commemorations of September 11 will be held at the Arcadia City Hall, congregation Shaarie Torah, and the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. A description of each event is given.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24421
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 2002
Pages
p. A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 2002
Pages
p. A7
Subjects
September 11, 2001
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
City Hall
Item ID
24611AN
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The Arcadia Fire Department has formed a special relationship with Dean Street Station 105 in Brooklyn, New York. One Voice For Tomorrow is a local non-profit organization that helps raise money for the Dean Street Station Fund and to help the Arcadia Fire Association Widows and Orphan Fund.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30676
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 24, 2002
Pages
p. 24
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 24, 2002
Pages
p. 24
Subjects
Firefighters - firemen
Fundraisers
Hutcheson, Dave
Marston, Ken
Non-profit organizations
One Voice for Tomorrow
September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001
Item ID
30864AN
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The Board of Education has provided the Arcadia Educational Foundation with a list of priorities that amount to $400,000. The foundation is attempting to raise funds for these items. Top two priorities included adding Junior High teachers and maintenance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper474
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 30, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 30, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Item ID
474AN
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"Be a Read-a-Saurus" is the theme of the Summer Reading Program sponsored by the children's room of the Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1933
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 1, 1988
Pages
p. B-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 1, 1988
Pages
p. B-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Captain Jerry Broadwell Memorial Children's Room
Item ID
1928AN
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Second grade student Austin Puertas of Holy Angels School in Arcadia organized a fundraiser to help victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. He raised $1,153 to go to the New York Firefighters Fund. Austin Puertas and Captain Rick Sandona of Arcadia Police Department are shown in a photograph.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30144
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Puertas, Austin
Firefighters
Fundraisers
September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001
Item ID
30331AN
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