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Arcadia Assistance League's Bargain Box thrift store re-opens after a major $35,000 revamp including new display fixtures, carpeting, and an interior and exterior paint job. The opening celebration, starting at 3pm tomorrow, marks the 40th anniversary of Operation School Bell, a program that provides clothing to needy children. The Assistance League has 100 members and bought the store at 64 E. Live Oak Avenue in 1982.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 16, 2009
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 16, 2009
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Organizations
Thrift stores
Volunteers
Item ID
31580AN
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The Assistance League of Arcadia celebrated its 40th anniversary of service to the community. Their services are profiled.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4464
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 1994
Pages
p. H-3 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 1994
Pages
p. H-3 photo
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
4340AN
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Several special services provided by the Assistance League of Arcadia are reviewed, including a national program called "The Kids on the Block," which features almost life-size puppets.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
May 8, 1997
Pages
p. 7
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Sierra Madre News
Date
May 8, 1997
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
9529AN
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The Assistance League of Arcadia will have teams of puppeteers that use the Japanese "bunraku" technique perform at local elementary schools this fall, addressing divorce, physical abuse and cultural differences.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 5, 1993
Pages
p. H-1 photo; Hometown section
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 5, 1993
Pages
p. H-1 photo; Hometown section
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
250AN
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The Assistance League of Arcadia is sponsoring "Operation School Bell," a project which provides over 900 needy San Gabriel Valley children with new shoes, socks, underwear, sweatshirts, and 2 complete outfits each year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4161
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 1994
Pages
p. H-1 photos
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 1994
Pages
p. H-1 photos
Subjects
Organizations - Assistance League of Arcadia
Item ID
4037AN
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The Bargain Box is the primary fundraiser for the Assistance League of Arcadia.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News The Star section
Date
March 17, 1999
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News The Star section
Date
March 17, 1999
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
Subjects
The Bargain Box
Item ID
17212AN
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Ruth Gilb, president of the board of directors of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop, says the store is a vital part of the community. Not only is it a retail store, it is a social service facility that provides assistance to people with financial, family, and personal problems.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Gilb, Ruth
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Stores
Non-profit organizations
Item ID
30222AN
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital celebrated its 53rd Annual Holiday Homes Tour. All proceeds go to support The Next Generation of Care campaign, toward a new patient tower, expanded Emergency department, and additional ICU beds.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 17, 2007
Pages
p. 1, 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 17, 2007
Pages
p. 1, 2
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Bade, Diane
Fundraisers
Item ID
33405AN
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More than 25 local eateries are featured in Monday's Taste of Arcadia. Proceeds benefit Arcadia Welfare and Thrift and Foothill Unity Center in Monrovia.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 19, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 19, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Taste of America
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Charitable events
Item ID
29323AN
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Luis Espinoza, a senior at Arcadia High School, won the Pacific League title in golf.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2005
Pages
p. B2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2005
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia High School - athletes
Espinoza, Luis
Golf
Pacific League
Item ID
29694AN
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Little Leagues in Arcadia and Monrovia are creating one joint softball league for girls.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 23, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 23, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Sports - Softball
Organizations - Little League
Item ID
27956AN
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Arcadia High School hosts the Pacific League track and field finals. Arcadia student Sarah Mattison is pictured.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 7, 2004
Pages
p. C2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 7, 2004
Pages
p. C2
Subjects
Arcadia High School - track and field
Pacific League Finals
Mattison, Sarah
Item ID
28422AN
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An overview and history of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop at 323 N. First Avenue.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
Pages
p. 16
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 1998
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Stores - Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Business and Industry
Item ID
26619AN
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Penny Grund of Arcadia was installed as President of the San Marino League.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Grund, Penny
San Marino League
Non-profit organizations
Item ID
30075AN
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The city council voted 4 to 1 in closed session not to accept Kare Youth League's offer of $2 million to purchase 1.5 acres of the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course, which is owned by the city and is more than 20 acres in size. Councilman Gary Kovacic thinks the property is more valuable than Kare Youth League's offer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31191
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 5, 2008
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 5, 2008
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
American Golf Corporation
Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course
Kare Youth League
Land
Item ID
31386AN
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Arcadia High School's girls softball team lost to Crescenta Valley High School in the Pacific League title game. Crescenta Valley wins its 8th consecutive Pacific League title. Jenna Rodriguez in shown in photos.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2005
Pages
p. B1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2005
Pages
p. B1
Subjects
Arcadia High School - athletes
Rodriguez, Jenna
Sports - girls softball
Pacific League
Crescenta Valley High School
Item ID
29700AN
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People who crowded Santa Anita Westfield Shoppingtown the day after Christmas came out to take advantage of post - holiday bargains.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 27, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 27, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Westfield Santa Anita
Item ID
27407AN
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Arcadia Apaches did not win the Pacific League baseball title against Crescenta Valley High School. Arcadia's Bill Pinkerton and Charlie Mendel are shown in photos.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 14, 2005
Pages
p. C1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 14, 2005
Pages
p. C1
Subjects
Arcadia High School - athletes
Sports - girls soft
Sports - Baseball
Pacific League
Crescenta Valley High School
Item ID
29701AN
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Mary Bittner, 79, is retiring from the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop after 33 years on the governing board and 4 years as welfare director. Ms. Bittner will move to a retirement community in San Luis Obispo.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Bittner, Mary
Item ID
611AN
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Police arrested two men and are seeking two others in connection with a stabbing that occurred at the height of the holiday shopping season at the Santa Anita Fashion Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper11526
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 12, 1997
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 12, 1997
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
11724AN
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