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"Moon Over Monrovia" Billboard in the Hyperion Theater Courtyard, originally uploaded by Loren Javier.

Are we famous? Has anyone seen this? Will tourists be descending on Monrovia sometime soon? Seriously wacky…er, ducky.

Relay for Life Purple Man, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

You just never know who you are going to run into in Monrovia.

Local Monrovian Carole Anne Kaufman is more than just your average, er, way-above-average, hairdresser. She can make you laugh, and, will make your jaw fall open with her ability to whistle just about any tune, even classical.

A recent write-up in the Pasadena weekly sums it up:

The 35-year-old Monrovia native will compete in the International Whistlers Convention’s championships in Tokyo in July. A hair stylist, stand-up comedienne, ordained minister and self-proclaimed “lip balm-aholic,” Kaufman added award-winning whistler to her array of titles six years ago after a friend suggested that she enter a local competition.

“At first I was excited about the idea, and I thought, ‘maybe I’ll do it,’” Kaufman recalled. “Later I wanted to back out, but I was too embarrassed to face my [hairdressing] clients if I didn’t go through with it.”

Kaufman tied for first place in that competition and has since placed first and second runner-up in the International Whistler’s Convention’s championships in 2005 and 2007, respectively. But more than her victories, Kaufman remembers these competitions for the people she met.

She would love to put Monrovia on the map by whistling her way to world champion, and to do so she is organizing a bit of a going-away soirée nee fundraiser on Saturday June, 28th from 6-10 p.m. at L.A. Party Works at 235 West Maple Avenue here in Monrovia.

Admission is only $10, and inside you will find a ton of stuff to keep you entertained: pencil drawing, live performances, reflexology, psychic readings, lots of drinks and munchies, and if you’re lucky, she might even whistle for you!

For more information, call Carole Anne at 626-358-5822 or email her.

ADDENDUM: She won!!

Main sail, flag and bow, originally uploaded by frazgo.

I’m going to have to trek over to W. Hillcrest to see this baby. Talk about getting into the holiday!!

Nice photo by Frazgo.

Fun Funky Shoes, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Spotted these on the sidewalk in Old Town Monrovia! Their “owners” seemed happy to oblige my wacky request to photograph them…!

Skull Scaping, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Macabre landscaping as seen in Monrovia as residents ramp-up for Halloween.

Jumpin’ Jalopy, originally uploaded by Living in Monrovia.

Spotted this on Encinitas just north of Foothill. My eyes just about popped out of my head! I hope an old guy with a white beard drives it. Click on pic to see more of this old car.