San Dimas News Archive

The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program provides San Dimas and other Los Angeles County residents a proper and legal way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals, items and electronic waste that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash. The HHW and E-Waste Collection Event is a one-day, drive-through collection event where residents can drive to a specific location to drop off their hazardous waste. These events are free and open to the public. No appointment is needed. Round ups operate from 9am-3pm

Arcadia
Date: Saturday, August 21th, 2010
Location: Santa Anita Race Track
Sierra Madre
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2010
Location: Mariposa Ave, west of Baldwin
For additional information on  HHW collection programs contact the L.A. County Department of Public Works at 1-888-CLEAN-LA or visit their website at http://ladpw.org/epd/hhw.

Golden State Water Company has scheduled Monthly Tours of the Water Conservation Garden to be held at the Golden State Water Company Headquarters located at 680 Foothill Blvd. in San Dimas.

A tour is scheduled for this coming Saturday August 14, 2010.  Due to many people being on summer vacation, this tour may be cancelled.

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The renovation of City Hall, the Community Building and Civic Center Plaza at the corner of Bonita Avenue and Walnut continues to progress and is on track to be completed in the spring of 2011. If you have attended the Farmers Market, you have noticed that the construction is moving along.  View the progress of the Civic Center project! Click Here to view a slide-show of the renovation and current updates on the construction.

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Have you visited the Walker House? The Festival of Arts hosts the 2nd Story Gallery on the second and third weekends of each month.  The Historical Society leads tours of the historical home on the third Saturday of each month. In addition, you may enjoy dining at Saffron Restaurant which is located in this historic San Dimas landmark. Read more about what's going on in August…

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The CalHome Loan program provides up to $40,000 to be used for home repairs to single family homes and condominiums. Home repairs must first address code violations and/or health and safety hazards. However, loans can also be used for deferred maintenance such as roof replacement, leaky plumbing, faulty wiring, inoperable windows, and exterior and interior painting, etc.   Eligible households must be low income. For a family of four, the maximum gross household income allowed is $60,650. To be pre-qualified for the CalHome Loan, please call your Housing Section at (909) 394-6208 or (909) 394-6207.

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Westbound traffic lanes will be closed on Gladstone Street from San Dimas Canyon Road to Delancey Avenue August 2 through August 13, 2010.

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We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions. However, ASPCA experts warn that being overeager in hot weather can spell danger. Even the healthiest animals can suffer from dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn if overexposed to the heat. Heat stroke can be fatal if not treated promptly. Plenty of water, shade, and grooming plus avoiding work in midday keeps everyone, including you, safe in the summer months.

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The last two sessions of swimming lessons will be offered: August 2 - 13 and August 16 - 27. Registration for these sessions will be taken at the Club. Call for specific times. Group and private lessons are available for children and adults. Lessons are conducted in the morning and evening. Don't miss this last opportunity of the summer season to learn how to swim.

Afternoon Recreation Swim will be conducted through Saturday, August 28 from 1:00-3:45 pm, $1.50 for children and $3.00 for adults. Come and enjoy an afternoon next to the pool.

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The City of San Dimas will be celebrating its 50th birthday in style this year on Saturday,  August 7th. All San Dimas Residents are invited to attend an afternoon and evening of good old-fashioned fun. Hosted by the City of San Dimas and the Chamber of Commerce, the special party kicks off at 2:00 pm, at Civic Center Park located at 245 E. Bonita Avenue. The event will feature free games and activities for the children, a picnic dinner, plenty of entertainment and the special opening of the time capsules from 1969 and 1985.  Bring your own lawn chair or blanket for seating in the park.

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The United State Code states "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." A flag retirement and disposal ceremony for flags that are tattered or otherwise not fit for presentation is held periodically by the American Legion.  Anyone with a flag that needs to be retired may drop them off at Temporary City Hall, 186 Village Court, during regular business hours (Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.).