SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025


VOLUME 19 NO. 49VOLUME 19 NO. 49

KERSTING COURT TRANSFORMED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SIERRA MADRE ROTARIANS 
BRING HOLIDAY CHEER


Photo by Dirk Bolle

COUNCIL TO DISCUSS SIERRA MADRE LOCAL 
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS AT NEXT MEETING

There are a number of ways residents 
without their own vehicles can get 
around, in and out, of Sierra Madre. 
The Sierra Madre Local Transportation 
program (SMLTP), includes various 
services including the City’s Dial-A-
Ride Service, the Gateway Coach, the 
Metro A (Gold) Line, and Metro Local 
Line 268. Each of these provide means 
for residents to access to transportation 
resources. Some of them, such as 
Dial-A-Ride provide curb-to-curb service 
for elderly and disabled residents, 
including rides to medical facilities in 
Pasadena, Arcadia, or Duarte. 

The Gateway Coach which is a fixed 
route public transportation service 
available Monday through Friday, except 
holidays, providing access to key 
locations within the city. For those 
needing out-of-town trips, the program 
allows travel up to two miles beyond the 
city limits. 

Additionally, the On the Move Riders 
Program by Metro provides educational 
workshops and travel training for older 
adults to help them navigate the bus 
and rail system in LA County. 

At the City Council meeting scheduled 
for Tuesday, December 9th, the agenda 
includes discussion on the future direction 
of SMLTP. 

For additional information on this 
agenda items, go to: https://www.sierramadreca.
gov/services/transportation.

Members of the Sierra Madre Rotary Club continued their 
annual tradition of decorating the lampposts along Sierra 
Madre Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue, bringing holiday 
spirit and cheer to residents and visitors alike. This 
custom began in the early 2000s when Rotary members 
sought a meaningful way to give back to the community 
during the holiday season.

Over the years, the decorations have taken many festive 
forms. While garlands have always wrapped the lampposts, 
they have also been adorned with holiday flags, 
bows, candy canes, and more. This year, Rotary members 
introduced a fresh new look by adding green wreaths accented 
with bright red bows.

Decorating for the holidays is just one of many community 
service projects the Sierra Madre Rotary Club undertakes 
each year. Additional efforts include collecting Toys for 
Tots during the holidays, supporting veterans’ programs, 
and providing numerous youth opportunities such as the 
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, Teen Leadership Camp, 
the Dan Stover Music Contest, and Interact. During the 
2024–2025 year, Sierra Madre Rotary provided more than 
$30,000 in grants supporting community initiatives and 
fire relief efforts. Many of these projects are made possible 
through the generous support by local residents and 
businesses of the Sierra Madre Rotary Community Book.

To learn more about the Sierra Madre Rotary Club, visit 
our table at the Winter Festival on December 6. You can 
also visit our website at www.sierramadrerotaryclub.com 
or follow us on social media.

The Sierra Madre Rotary Club wishes each and every one 
of you a wonderful, joyful holiday season.

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