Historical Society of Temple City

... Temple City History buffs - the Woman's Club invites you to join them this Thursday for some City History! RSVP at www.WomansClubOfTempleCity.com to receive your Zoom link.

The Woman's Club of Temple City's program on Thursday, January 14th will be of interest to anyone wanting to look back on Temple City History. The pandemic put the "quash" on the City's plans to celebrate 60 years in 2020, but preparations were already underway. RSVP to [email protected] if you would like to join the meeting - Guests are Welcome

Who wants to spend Friday night watching TV when you could be playing BINGO. RSVP at www.HistoricalSocietyOfTC.com

What better way to start 2021 than joining our Bingo Fudraiser on January 22nd. Visit our Website www.HistoricalSocietyOfTC.com to RSVP !

It is with a great deal of sadness that we inform you that Ms. Josette Temple, the daughter of Walter P. Temple, the founder of our City and the last Temple, passed away yesterday morning at the age of 83. Josette was a lovely person, and she attended as many General Membership Meetings as she could, supporting the Society with her presence as well as book signings of "Gentle Artist Of The San Gabriel Valley: California Preserved Through The Life And Paintings Of Walter P. Temple Jr." published in 2004. We will miss her smiling face, and the joy she shared simply by being in her presence. May she rest in peace.

1st Graders - Don't miss your chance to be a part of History. Turn in your application to participate in the Temple City Camellia Festival Royal Court Play Day Contest at www.CamelliaFestival.org - Deadline January 11, 2021.

... well Halloween won't be the same this year due to COVID-19, but the Halloween tales live on!

Are you looking to change the "bad luck" of 2020 into "good luck"? Come play Bingo on Zoom at the Historical Society Fundraiser on Friday the 13th as we push back on the doom and gloom to raise funds for building expenses. RSVP to [email protected] - space is limited, so don't wait! #HistoricalSocietyofTC

TC, do you know a special veteran in your life that you would like to honor this upcoming Veterans Day? We're asking Temple Citians to submit photos for a speci...al commemorative slideshow that we're putting together as a part of our virtual Veterans Day Celebration this year. Submit a photo: https://bit.ly/31M7NrV We're also giving away free Veterans Day lawn signs (while supplies last): https://bit.ly/3jzYb9M : TempleCityPhotos.com

Are you planning to vote in-person? There will be two vote centers in TC-- please make note of the dates and hours and make a plan! Speed up your check-in at t...he vote center by scanning your quick check-in code that is located on your Sample Ballot or you can get your code here: https://bit.ly/350n8pM See more

Enter at www.CamelliaFestival.org by Monday, October 12th at 6:00 pm for a chance to be a part of Temple City History! #camelliafestival

TC is providing economic relief to renters impacted by COVID-19. $90,000 is available to support up to 30 income-eligible households. More info: https://bit.ly/3l1XK9t

The tile panels in La Casa Nueva are more than just home adornments; they are beautiful examples of Mexican craftsmanship and artistry often overlooked when com...pared to other forms of architectural ornamentation. The Temples commissioned Pedro Sanchez to create three tile panels for the house. Hailing from Puebla, Mexico, his work was beautiful, representative, and idyllic. No two pieces were alike and careful attention is needed to ensure the panels remain in good condition. One such step is the simple process of removing dust from the surface of his tiles. This minor conservation technique involves the use of a soft-bristled brush and gentle strokes starting from the center of the tile, ending in a sweeping motion in the opposite direction. Though the high fired ceramic glaze on the tiles provides a barrier, an accumulation of dust and other particulates may cause abrasion issues over time if left untreated.

#FlashbackFriday 1964: William Schmidt, one of the most successful teachers at Oak Avenue School, was the state’s first blind teacher to teach sighted children.... His appointment was part of a unique Temple City Unified School District policy that brought together blind children and sighted ones in regular classrooms. When teaching math, Schmidt relied on a special overhead projector to show lessons on the wall instead of using the blackboard. He had to design most of his own material because almost nothing was available in Braille, relied on his wife and student assistants for grading help, and employed the honor system for tests. While some kids took advantage of the situation and cheated, Schmidt said there were many others who discouraged the cheats and kept the others in line. See more

Want to vote early for the Nov. 3 election? Use the vote-by-mail drop box outside of City Hall. It’s secure and available 24/7 through 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Halloween is still a go in TC! Our parks and rec team is brewing up something good and we'll release details soon. For now, mark your calendars and get your costumes ready for some spooky fun on Halloween night!