Seniors revive the art of lawn bowling in Arcadia. Classes are available for young people. A t-shirt design contest and display at the Arcadia Historical Museum in May are planned to boost interest in the sport. Includes some history of this sport of kings.
After the County spent $410,000 over two years to renovate three of the four bowling greens at Santa Anita Lawn Bowling Club, some members are angry that the greens won't be playable for as long as two more years.
The fountain near the southwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive at Arcadia County Park. This was before peacock sculpture was added to the fountain. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Rear view of Hoeppel Memorial at Arcadia County Park. View is looking toward Lawn Bowling green, showing its location in relation to the rest of the park.
Last week the Pomona Lawn Bowling Club welcomed the Santa Anita Bowling Green Club for a rare visitation match. Pomona's club is seeking more members to play this fun outdoor sport.
Another view of Hugo Reid Family statue at Arcadia County Park. Swings are in the background. This was before the statue was moved to the Gilb Museum. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Another view of Hugo Reid Family statue at Arcadia County Park. Swings are in the background. This was before the statue was moved to the Gilb Museum. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Sign at the fountain near the southwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive reads: Arcadia County Park, County of Los Angeles. Fountain is visible in background. This was before peacock sculpture was added to the fountain, later known as Peacock Fountain. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Slightly skewed view of the sign at the fountain near the southwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive reads: Arcadia County Park, County of Los Angeles. This was before peacock sculpture was added to the fountain. Later known as Peacock Fountain. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Closer up view of Hugo Reid Family statue, showing the faces of the family, at Arcadia County Park. Swings are in the background. This was before the statue was moved to the Gilb Museum. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Full length view of Hugo Reid Family statue (Reid, wife Victoria Reid, and two children) at Arcadia County Park. Swings are in the background. This was before the statue was moved to the Gilb Museum. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Statue of a soldier at Arcadia County Park. He is standing, wearing boots and hat, belt of ammunition, canteen across his body, holding a rifle. It is known as "The Hiker," one of 52 casts of the Spanish American War Memorial made between 1921 and 1956 to commemorate the 1898 Spanish American War. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Full length view of Hugo Reid Family statue (of Reid, wife Victoria Reid, and two children) including the base showing an ox and cart and horse, at Arcadia County Park. Swings are in the background. This was before the statue was moved to the Gilb Museum. Photograph by Terry Miller.
Bowling icon Jackie Henney, 93, continues to roll with favorite hobby. For more than 60 years, long-time Arcadia resident Henney has bowled, taught and organized leagues in San Gabriel Valley. She taught at now defunct Arcadia Courts bowling alley and Santa Anita Lanes, and other bowling alleys. See hard copy in VF People.