🌱 Patch AM: How a 2-year-old star lit up Santa Anita in Arcadia

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In today's newsletter:

• How a 2-year-old star lit up Santa Anita in Arcadia

Also on today's calendar: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 104 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Sunshine and very hot, temps: high: 105, low: 76.
• Tuesday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hughes Rolls To Fourth Straight Win In American Pharoah (miamiherald.com) — A rising 2-year-old colt named Hughes dominated the Grade 1 American Pharoah Stakes at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, staying perfect in four career starts. For local racing fans, the win adds fresh buzz to Arcadia's hometown track as Hughes now heads to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile with his expenses covered.
   

📸 Around Arcadia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arcadia

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Mount Wilson, CA →
  440 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Hello Kitty® and Friends Puzzle Party
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Design a Bookmark!
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  4:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• The Power of Positive Parenting
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  3:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Book Club: Rhea's Rodeo by Laekan Zea Kemp
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  4:00 pm
• Parent Engagement Workshop: Bank on Yourself: Parental Self-Care
  Plymouth Elementary
  6:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Coffee with the Principals - Title One Presentation RM 43
  Rio Hondo Elementary School, 11425 Wildflower Rd, Arcadia
  8:15 am
Saturday October 10
• Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration →
  The Shops at Santa Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia
  2:00 pm
• Antinori is coming to Wing Hop Fung! →
  W Bar at Wing Hop Fung, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Comedy SGV | Sunday Night Standup in Arcadia →
  Astronaut City, 1037 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia
• Sunday Reset Sunset Yoga, Candlelight Sound Bath & Tea Social →
  Arcadia County Park, 405 South Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia

📣 Arcadia Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday October 4
• Learn to Bike Class in El Monte - Beginner Friendly! →
  ActiveSGV Headquarters @ Jeff Seymour Center/Mulhall Elementary School, 10900 Mulhall St, El Monte
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• *URGENT* HVAC REPAIR NEEDED
  Unfortunately my AC decided to stop working during one of the worst heat waves this summer. It still blows air but it's not cold. Can anyone one… (Nextdoor Arcadia West)
• 💔JUNE IS RUNNING OUT OF TIME‼️
  There was no time for decompression before June was surrendered back to the shelter. At the time, June was still a puppy. Navigating life in a home… (Nextdoor Holly Avenue Santa Anita)

• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Arcadia. Apply here.
• Panda Express posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1465087-7) in Arcadia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcadia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Temple City

• Volleyball Recap: Temple City Wins Going Away Against Gabrielino (maxpreps.com)

Monrovia

• Protesters walk 96 miles – from desert to L.A. (sgvtribune.com)
• Thienes Finishes Third Overall in 2026 VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Championship (speedwaymedia.com)
• A new scoop in town: Bacio di Latte enters the Claremont village (tsl.news)

Ok Arcadia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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