🌱 Patch AM: Which rising star will shine in Arcadia’s American Pharoah Stakes?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which rising star will shine in Arcadia's American Pharoah Stakes?
• Which Arcadia High educator just earned a top regional honor?
• Meet the Arcadia High student now representing you on the Royal Court.

Also on today's calendar: Here to Serve's "Take a Bite Out of Cancer" Fall Fundraiser and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 69.
• Friday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hughes gets test in G1 American Pharoah (pastthewire.com) — Santa Anita Park in Arcadia hosts the Grade I American Pharoah Stakes this Saturday, where unbeaten 2-year-old Hughes will try two turns for the first time. The winner earns a fees-paid berth to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, with several other promising colts from top trainers also entered.
   

• Fong Honors Educators and School Leaders Across the San Gabriel Valley (coloradoboulevard.net) — An Arcadia High School educator, Pin Chen, is among those honored with Assembly District 49's 2026 Outstanding Educator Awards recognizing standout teachers and school leaders across the San Gabriel Valley. Assemblymember Mike Fong highlights how these educators, including those from Arcadia Unified, strengthen local schools and help shape future community leaders.
   

• Mickey and Minnie Welcome Tournament of Roses Royal Court to Disneyland (laughingplace.com) — An Arcadia High School student, Daniela Guzman, has been selected to the Tournament of Roses Royal Court, whose first official outing included a celebratory visit to Disneyland. The Court, chosen for academics, leadership, and community involvement, will represent the region leading up to the iconic New Year's Day parade.
   

📸 Around Arcadia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arcadia

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Magic Mic @ Vendome →
  Vendome, 103 E Santa Clara St, Arcadia
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Hispanic Heritage Month: Milagro Hearts
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  5:00 pm
Friday October 2
• PTSA Family Night: BTS Picnic/Bookfair @ HRE
  Hugo Reid Elementary School Arcadia, CA 91007
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Rebecca Kaplan: How to Act Normal at Astronaut City →
  Astronaut City Comedy Club and Karaoke Bar, 1037 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia
• 9:30 am Goat Yoga at the L.A. Arboretum →
  Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia
  9:30 am
• Book Club for Adults: Last One Out by Jane Harper
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  2:00 pm
• Here to Serve's "Take a Bite Out of Cancer" Fall Fundraiser →
  365 Campus Dr, Arcadia
  5:00 pm
• Beer & Magic @ Mt Lowe Brewing →
  Mt Lowe Brewing Company, 150 E St Joseph St, Arcadia
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Hello Kitty® and Friends Puzzle Party
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Mount Wilson, CA →
  440 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia
• Design a Bookmark!
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 30
• Adult ESL Classes
  Shirpser Elementary El Monte, CA 91731
  8:15 am
• Storytime →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• REV Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Cabinet Maker I in South El Monte. Apply here.
• Bernhard, LLC posted a job opening for Service Coordinator in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcadia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sierra Madre

• California Sheltie found unconscious in house fire reunites with firefighters who brought him back (thecooldown.com)
• Faust, 1926 Silent Fantasy Horror Film, Features Live Piano Accompaniment at Sierra Madre Playhouse Los Angeles (Nov 13, 2026) (broadwayworld.com)

Temple City

• Temple City Unified School District facilities bond Measure TCS: What you need to know (laist.com)
• Family Ties and a Tiebreaker Bring Excitement at Los Angeles Country Club (drivechipandputt.com)

Monrovia

• Fred Robledo makes his SGV football league predictions … (sgvtribune.com)
• Rural Jackson farm in Skrove family for 157 years and four generations (dglobe.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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