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Centennial Lawn Party Pie Baking Contest details

The following is a press release from Webb-Martin Realtors about the pie baking contest during the upcoming Centennial Lawn Party on June 23 and June 24:
Webb-Martin Invites Local Bakers to Roll Out the Dough
Sierra Madre, CA - Calling all bakers! Starch your aprons, sift the flour and get ready to find out […]

Step-Back-in-Time Weekend

The following is a press release from Webb-Martin Realtors about the upcoming Centennial Lawn Party on June 23 and June 24:
Sierra Madre, CA - When was the last time you, your friends and family spent a day in the park just enjoying each other’s company, playing games, and relishing some good food and fun?
As the […]

History of Sierra Madre’s world-famous Wistaria Vine

The following was submitted by the Centennial Committee. It comes just in time to commemorate the annual Wistaria Festival, which takes place tomorrow, Sunday, March 25, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wistaria Hystaria Comes But Once a Year
By Phyllis Chapman, Sierra Madre Historian
Wistaria Hysteria will grip Sierra Madre once again on Sunday, March […]

Centennial year means busy times for city archives

2007: A Banner Year for the Archives
By Debbie Henderson
The City of Sierra Madre is sporting a new look in 2007. Banners featuring historical images display a festive spirit during the Centennial year of the incorporation of Sierra Madre. It is widely known that Sierra Madre is proud of its history. After […]

Centennial Gala: The lighter side of Sierra Madre

The Centennial Opening Night Gala was lively and colorful. Music, period costumes and a video of historic images all set the scene for a festive evening.

Centennial Committee Member Jackie Knowles, dressed as a suffragist
Part of the Mayor’s comments from the souvenir program:
“Much like a hike up the historic Mount Wilson Trail, our journey into […]