1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939. 2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934. 3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated. 4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series. 5. "Fire d…
20. Articles in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section regarding Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 1992, dated October 8, 1992.
21. City of Arcadia Fire Code Findings, May 20, 1992.
22. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.
23. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council for the dedication of Fire Station No. 2, April 8, 1994. (MISSING 6/2003)
24. Program from the groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.
25. Full page articles on the Arcadia Fire Department in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section, October 7, 1993.
26. Program from the City of Arcadia Fire Station No. 2 dedication, April 8, 1994.
27. Letter and pamphlet from the City of Arcadia Fire Department to Arcadia residents introducing the Voluntary Emergency Medical Subscription Program, circa 1994-1995. Discusses paramedic and ambulance coverage for $42 per year, per household.
28. Memo from the Office of the City Manager to All Employees regarding the appointment of Fire Chief Ken Lavoie, October 24, 1996.
29. "Fire Chief Jerry Gardner retires." Arcadia at a Glance, Fall 1996, page 3.
30. Brochure for the Paramedic Membership Program of the City of Arcadia, circa 1990s.
31. "New Fire Chief appointed (Ken Lavoie)." Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996, page 1.
32. Invitation to the Arcadia Fire Department Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. Incoming Chief: Ken Lavoie. Outgoing Chief: Gerald R. Garner.
33. Program from the Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. (two copies)
34. "Fire fighters donate puppet theater to library." Arcadia Weekly, January 13, 1997, page 2.
35. "Arcadia Firefighters' Association join others in community project." Arcadia Weekly, January 16, 1997, page 3.
36. "City of Arcadia Neighborhood Emergency Action Teams (N.E.A.T.) Program." Disaster preparedness pamphlet presented by the Arcadia Fire and Police Departments, 1996-1997.
37. "Earthquake Preparedness Handbook." by the Arcadia Fire Department, 1996-1997.
38. Program for Retirement Dinner for Fire Chief Kenneth Lavoie, dated April 11, 1998.
39. Press release from the Office of the City Manager regarding the appointment of David R. Lugo, Jr. to the position of Fire Chief. April 1, 2002.
40. Arcadia Fire Department Strategic Plan 2001. 49 page booklet with photos included. Developed July 2001.
41. Invitation from the Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association to the Arcadia Fire Department's First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on Thursday, January 23, 2003. Includes list of Honored Guests.
42. Program for the City of Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on January 23, 2003.
43. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Report, 2002 and 2006.
44. Retiring Fire Chief David Lugo's letter of appreciation to fellow Arcadia employees, July 18, 2007.
45. "Aloha, Chief Lugo!" Program from retirement dinner honoring David R. Lugo, Jr., Fire Chief. July 19, 2007.
46. Arcadia firefighters honor 7 fallen NYC brothers: service commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 paid special homage to firefighters from AFD's sister station in Brooklyn NY, who died in the terrorist attack. Arcadia Patch, September 11, 2011.
47. City of Arcadia Fire Chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30. Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014, p. 10.
48. Tony L. Trabbie retirement luncheon invitation, April 29, 2014.
49. Kurt Norwood named new fire chief for Arcadia, Arcadia Weekly, May 1, 2014.
50. Arcadia Fire Department adds three to its ranks in annual pinning ceremony (Christopher Paladino, Nik Pheng, Chen Suen), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.
51. Firefighters enlist in READ, the Arcadia Public Library's literacy poster campaign (Captain Mike Stratton, Don Smith), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.
52. Several articles on Arcadia fire chiefs. Ken Lavoie, Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996. Arcadia's interim fire chief Jim Reed examines county proposal, Sierra Madre News, May 21, 1998. City has new fire chief Pete Bonano, Arcadia Weekly, July 1, 1999. New fire chief Bonano always wanted to be a fireman, Arcadia Weekly, July 29, 1999. Arcadia has new fire chief David R. Lugo, Arcadia Weekly, April 4, 2002. Arcadia prepared for fire season-chief David R. Lugo, Jr, Arcadia Weekly, May 23, 2002. City of Arcadia fire chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30, Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014. Fire chief Kurt Norwood announces retirement, Arcadia Weekly, June 26, 2016 and Monrovia Views News, June 18, 2016. Farewell to the chief Kurt Norwood, Arcadia Weekly, June 30, 2016, Chief Michael E. Lang is the new Arcadia Fire Chief, Arcadia Weekly, July 7, 2016.
53. Arcadia appoints Deputy Chief Barry Spriggs as Fire Chief. Spriggs is a 27-year veteran of the Arcadia Fire Department. He will succeed Fire Chief Michael Lang, who is leaving Arcadia Fire Departmen to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Manhattan Beach. Mountain Views News, p. 6, June 5, 2021.
54. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Reports one sheet, double-sided. 2019 Annual Report, includes Arcadia Fire Department 2019 Information Sheet, one sheet, detailing various fire department statistics. 2020 Annual Report. 2021 Annual Report.
55. Chen Suen Becomes the First Asian American Fire Chief in Arcadia. Assuming the reins from former chief Barry Spriggs who retired November 8 after 29 years of service. Pasadena Star News, November 15, 2022.
56. Sound the Alarm! Flyer announcing celebration on November 7, 2022 of retirement of Fire Chief Barry Spriggs after 29 years of service with Arcadia Fire Department.
57. Arcadia Fire Department launches new ambulance service. In addition to a new "Basic Life Support" ambulance, seven new ambulance operators were hired. Arcadia Weekly, p. 31, March 14, 2024. Includes official news release issued March 7, 2024 and color photo of seven new ambulance operators alongside Fire Chief Chen Suen.
1. Arcadia Rotary Club. San Gabriel Valley Digest 4/1930. 2. Many answer first call... Foothill Breakfast Club. Pasadena Star News October 13, 1927. 3. The Woman's Club of Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Digest 4/1930. 4. Arcadia Woman's Club House - building first used in 1931. n.d. 5. Mrs.…
1. Arcadia Rotary Club. San Gabriel Valley Digest 4/1930.
2. Many answer first call... Foothill Breakfast Club. Pasadena Star News October 13, 1927.
3. The Woman's Club of Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Digest 4/1930.
4. Arcadia Woman's Club House - building first used in 1931. n.d.
5. Mrs. G.G. Meade, President of Woman's Club of Arcadia. news clip, n.d.
6. Scene of recent flag pole. Arcadia Bulletin April 6, 1942.
7. Woman's Club of Arcadia leading... Arcadia Tribune August 3, 1934.
8. Past Presidents - Woman's Club. Arcadia News-Post November 10, 1969.
9. 39 years of progress - Woman's Club. Booklet 1914 - 1953.
10. Short story contest - Woman's Club - 1953-1954; booklet of winning entries.
11. Profiles - literature contest of Woman's Club - 1954-1955 booklet.
12. Woman's Club of Arcadia literature contest - 1955-1956; booklet.
13. Woman's Club of Arcadia literature contest - 1959; booklet.
14. Little gem. Thursday Morning Garden Club flower show program May 20, 1965.
15. Mid-Valley Arts League. news clip c.1963 (n.d.)
16. Mid-Valley Arts League - What is it? Brochure.
17. Arcadia Jaycees are proud. Arcadia Tribune September 1967.
18. Oldtimers join in J.C. Newsletter of JCs September/October 1968.
19. Daughters of the American Revolution. Directory, 1974-1975.
19a. DAR. Directory, 1966-1967.
20. Arcadia Mounted Police. Arcadia News-Post March 24, 1970.
21. League of Women Voter program. Arcadia Tribune February 21, 1974.
22. You are cordially invited to find out... Brochure of League of Women Voters, n.d.
23. Assistance League chalks. Arcadia Tribune April 11, 1974.
24. Sierra Guild. Arcadia Tribune August 1, 1974.
25. Contempos Members roster, 1974.
26. Contempos members roster, n.d.
27. Organizations active in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune August 16, 1973.
28. Senior Citizens activities. Arcadia City Newsletter, Winter 1974.
29. Two senior citizen clubs. Arcadia City Newsletter - Fall 1973.
30. Spanish tour planned by Friendship Club. Arcadia Tribune January 27, 1974.
31. Equine Library. Arcadia Tribune October 20, 1977.
32. Civic Day marking jubilee. Arcadia Tribune May 4, 1978.
33. New Officers Arcadia Child Health Council. Arcadia Highlander June 25, 1986.
34. Community service key to Rotarians' life. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
35. Kare League gives something to all. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
36. Patience, persistence pays off; Elks Club. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
37. Assistance League roots lie in service. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
38. Fledgling social group matures to serve city - Woman's Club. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
39. Kiwanis Club still building at age 31. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
40. Masons' efforts not 'dream lodge'.Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.
41. Dedicated seniors plus money equals service. Arcadia Tribune January 18, 1979.
42. Red Cross in Arcadia. Pages 203-207 from Arcadia: City of the Santa Anita by Gordon S. Eberly.
43. P.T.A. Thrift shop does wonderful work for the needy. Thrift Shop news clip c.1933 or 1934.
44. History of Girl Scouting in Arcadia. Four pages of typed information sent to Library at our request March 1981. Girl Scouts.
45. Arcadia District Boy Scouts of America. San Gabriel Valley Digest April 1930.
46. New League President hails from the south. Pacesetter-Highlander July 28, 1982.
47. Spectrum Counseling Services; pamphlet.
48. Peer pressure: Help our Youth program helps kids fit in. Highlander August 31, 1983.
49. Item was moved to VF Arcadia Chinese Association.
50. Item was moved to VF Arcadia Chinese Association.
51. Arcadians club by-laws booklet and membership directories for 1955-1959, 1961-62, and 1964. (1 bylaws, 8 directories)
52. Oral history with Mr. Hurley, Lou and Mr. Sherwood. re: history of Arcadia Elks Club Lodge. Copied from copy @ Arcadia History Museum. Acquired September 2002.
53. Local DAR entertained at the U.S. Aerial School in Arcadia as guests of Lieutenant Colonel Leonard J. Mygatt. Newspaper clip, June 1919.
54. Item was moved to VF Arcadia Chinese Association.
55. Arcadia Community Coordinating Council information flyer. Describes the organization including its membership, meetings, Campership Program, goals and purpose.
56. Assistance League of Arcadia glossy flyer. Describes the organization and its service projects.
57. Arcadia Child Health Council pamphlet. Describes what the organization does and how to contribute. Received Oct. 2004.
58. Assistance League of Arcadia glossy flyer. Describes the organization and its service projects. Circa 2006. (2 copies.)
59. Memo from William R. Kelly, City Manager to the Mayor and City Council, dated August 3, 2004 re: Donation of a tower clock from the Arcadia Sunrise Rotary Club and the Arcadia (Noon) Rotary Club.
60. Item was moved to VF Arcadia Chinese Association.
61. Kare Youth League est. 1931 -- Kare Quarterly newsletter, Fall 2006. Also Special Edition Interleaguer, Winter 2012 and Spring 2014.
62. "A bittersweet swan song for Soroptimist Arcadia-Monrovia." Arcadia Weekly, June 28, 2007. Arcadia-Monrovia Soroptimist International Club held their last affair at the Santa Anita Golf Course. This local organization lasted for 51 years.
63. Alpha Auxiliary of the Methodist Hospital Foundation "Marvelous May Brunch 2008" program, May 4, 2008. Event honors Andrew Lee, M.D. and Barbara Murphy, R.N., the recipients of the Order of Merit.
64. Alpha Auxiliary of Methodist Hospital Foundation brochure "Supporting home healthcare services." Circa 2008.
65. Filling Samaritan Purse by Dorothy Cunningham. The Weekly Star, an edition of the Arcadia Tribune and the Star-Temple City Editions, November 29, 2007. Arcadia AAUW gives its Woman of Achievement for 2007 award to Phyllis Brewster. Other women recognized were Lannea Melzian, Virginia Doring, Beverly Hendrickson, and Barbara Reiter.
66. Youth Services Coordinating Council will no longer be meeting, but YSCC members will merge with Arcadia Council PTA. Email from Marcus Mooney, October 6, 2009. Please note that YSCC is not the same as Arcadia Community Coordinating Council, which still exists as of November 17, 2009.
67. Arcadia Community Coordinating Council pamphlet (purpose, how to join, contact information).
68. H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. Biographical information from website http://www.hnberger.org, retrieved August 24, 2010, and news of a $1 million grant the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation gave to Children's Hospital Los Angeles, November 2005. The foundation was located at 800 S. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA in the 1990s. See 1993 Arcadia directory.
69.Arcadia AAUW has outstanding growth; organized six years ago. Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1956, p. 16.
70. Arcadia Council PTA Founders Day and Honorary Service Program, February 7, 2012. Awards program.
71A-B. Arcadia Rotary Club "Annual Rotary Salute to Seniors 2010" honoring Beverly Street, the 2010 Senior Citizen of the Year. Also, "Annual Rotary Salute to Seniors 2011" program. Senior Citizen of the Year Award: Honorees Jim and Margaret Barrows.
72. Invitation to Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop at 323 N. First Ave. 80th anniversary celebration, October 4, 2012.
73. American Cancer Society "Relay for Life" at Santa Anita Park, June 25, 2011-June 26, 2011.
74. Arcadia Child Health Council-basic information (yellow sheet), and invitation (card stock) to its 75 year celebration, May 27, 2013.
75. Arcadia Council PTA Installation of 2013-14 Officers: Suzanne Davis, Soledad King, Jennifer Martin, Patty Soldo, Carla Peyton-Thomas, Vicky Stiles, Michael Tom, Niroo Dev, and Kay Kinsler. May 7, 2013.
76. West Huntington Drive Monument sign to be refurbished and refreshed with new service club plaques. Memo from City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, May 30, 2013.
77. Assistance League of Arcadia celebrates 60 years of service to the community. Mountain Views News, February 8, 2014.
78. Floretta Lauber honored with Historic Preservation Award by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Arcadia Weekly, p. 3, February 27, 2014.
79. Assistance League of Arcadia invitation to 60th anniversary. March 19, 2014.
80. Arcadia Woman's Club Centennial Celebration 1914-2014. 100th Year with history of the club, messages from the President Cheryl Alberg and Centennial Chairman Floretta Lauber, photographs.
81. Arcadia Woman's Club Rentals brochure c. 2016. Description and pictures of the historic building at 324 S. First Avenue.
82. Car dealer's expansion may force Elks move, The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005. See also Rusnak Mercedes.
83A. AAUW Arcadia Branch historical records to be kept at Arcadia Public Library History Room archives, December 2004 newsletter. 83B. Arcadia Branch of AAUW is disbanded, effective June 20, 2017.
84. Arcadia Woman's Club Celebrates 90 years of Community Service. Arcadia Weekly, August 5, 2021. Construction and dedication of the clubhouse was 90 years ago. Alice Billings started the club in 1914 and establishing a library was one of the club's first civic projects. Includes more club history. Pictured are Arcadia police chief Roy Nakamura and event chair Marilyn Daleo.
85. Operation School Bell, begun in 1970 by the Assistance League of Arcadia, distributes supplies to children in need at the beginning of each school year. Before Covid, an average of 1,000 students were dressed each year. Last year, they clothed 559 and hope to increase the number of students served even more this year. Fall 2022 Assistance League of Arcadia quarterly newsletter. Printed August 9, 2023.
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1. Arcadia Hot Sheet. First issued April 2004. April 2004 - current. Brought to you by the Communication and Marketing Division of the City of Arcadia. Highlighting news and events from around our town!
1. Arcadia Hot Sheet. First issued April 2004. April 2004 - current. Brought to you by the Communication and Marketing Division of the City of Arcadia. Highlighting news and events from around our town!
1. Review of Literacy Services in the 1998-1999 Fiscal Year. Information provided by Dena Spanos-Hawkey, August 31, 1999. 2. Memo to the Library Board of Trustees from Kent Ross, City Librarian, on "Report and recommendation for the Library Board to submit for Council approval contracting with S…
1. Review of Literacy Services in the 1998-1999 Fiscal Year. Information provided by Dena Spanos-Hawkey, August 31, 1999.
2. Memo to the Library Board of Trustees from Kent Ross, City Librarian, on "Report and recommendation for the Library Board to submit for Council approval contracting with Spanos-Hawkey, LLC, for Adult Literacy Services." November 16, 2000.
3. SPARC - Successful Partners Adult Reading Centers, Library literacy services of the Arcadia, Monrovia and South Pasadena Public Libraries. Annual Report 2002.
1. "ABC's of community." Arcadia Tribune, July 5, 1973. 2. "Possible interest conflict." Arcadia Tribune, July 12, 1973. 3. "Vote was democratic." Arcadia Tribune, July 15, 1973. 4. "PAC status in doubt." Arcadia Tribune, July 26, 1973. 5. "CRA, PAC on meeting." Arcadia Tribune, July 22, 1973.…
56. Arcadia marketing brochure, 1986. Includes information on the city, map of Arcadia redevelopment project area, list of City Council, Redevelopment Agency members, and Development Related Department Directors. (2 copies)
57. Your tax dollar - redevelopment, 1978-80.
58. "Information statement for businesses to be displaced." Prepared by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, May 1986. 6 pages.
59. "Information statement for families and individuals." Prepared by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, May 1986. 6 pages.
60. "Relocation rules and regulations for the implementation of the California Relocation Assistance Law." Prepared by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, dates 1986, 1977. 41 pages.
61. Redevelopment Plan for the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency - Central Redevelopment Project, 1986. 23 pages.
62. City of Arcadia/Arcadia Redevelopment Agency - Sources of assistance to business, circa 1988.
63. Arcadi Brochure with inserts (A through U), 1988.
64. City of Arcadia - Ordinance number 1720 - Creating a commercial planned development - 1 zone, 1981. 16 pages.
65. "Commercial Rehabilitation Program, City of Arcadia." Pamphlet, 1986.
66. "Downtown Revitalization." Recommended implementation programs from William Woolard, Director for Planning, September 17, 1985. 20 pages.
67. "Downtown Revitalization Program - Copies of graphic illustrations produced thus far." Memo from Mayor and City Council to Michael Freedman, April 15, 1993.
68. "The Arcadia Tradition." Brochure with questions and answers about Downtown 2000, undated.
69. "Celebrate down town." Flyer for family festival to commemorate the completion of the new downtown streetscape on March 30, 1996.
70. "Downtown 2000 - Information you need to know!!." Postcard describing work to be done, project office open house, May 9, 1995.
71. "The Arcadia Tradition - Downtown 2000." Invitation for groundbreaking ceremony, May 19, 1995.
72. Handout welcoming those to the groundbreaking ceremony."
73. "The Arcadia Tradition." Pamphlet celebrating Downtown 2000 streetscape dedication ceremony and community festival, March 30, 1996.
74. Copy of sheet "The Arcadia Tradition" Merchants and Area Residents FINAL construction Bulletin."
75. Downtown 2000 Project Summary pamphlet, March 20, 1995.
76. "Cities look to the streets to improve their images." Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1996, page B1.
77. Design concepts for Embassy Suites Hotel-1982, Alta Street Condos-1980s,Target-1985, Arcadia Hub/Hinshaw Center-1970s, Nordstrom Santa Anita-1993-94, Plaza 440 E. Huntington Southside project 1986-87, Arcadia Gateway Centre-1986, and Whispering Pines Estates (n.d.).
78. Downtown 2000 Commercial Facade Rehabilitation Program Guidelines. Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, September 16, 1997.
79. Five-Year Implementation Plan and Housing Program (1999-2004). Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. Adopted December 7, 1999.
80. Amended Redevelopment Plan for Central Redevelopment Project to include newly adopted amendments 6 and 7. December 3, 2003.
81. Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, Basic Financial Statements, Year ended June 30, 2003 (With Independent Auditors' Report thereon). Conrad and Associates.
82. Quarry redevelopment approved. Former sand and gravel quarry at 12321 Lower Azusa Road will become Arcadia Logistics Center, a master-planned warehousing center and industrial park. By Katta Hules, Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016.