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🌱 Patch AM: Arcadia Promotes Sustainability With Community Shredding Event Oct. 17

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Morning Arcadia! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Securely shred documents at Arcadia's upcoming sustainability-focused community event
  • Planning World Space Week stargazing from right here in Arcadia
  • Where in Arcadia you can currently find cheaper gas prices

Also on today's calendar: Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble presents "A Saintly and Sinful Concert" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arcadia Promotes Sustainability With Community Shredding Event Oct. 17 (patch.com) — Arcadia residents can securely dispose of sensitive documents at a free community shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 17, part of the city's Sustainable Arcadia initiative. The event, open only to those with proof of an Arcadia address, allows up to five boxes of paper per vehicle and is coordinated through Arcadia Public Works.
   

2. From historic observatories to dark-sky parks: Where to go stargazing around Los Angeles during World Space Week (secretlosangeles.com) — Arcadia residents can use the Angeles National Forest access point on North Santa Anita Avenue as a nearby escape from city lights for World Space Week stargazing. The guide also suggests Griffith Observatory, Garvey Ranch, Mount Wilson, and Joshua Tree, plus tips on staying safe and letting your eyes adjust for better night-sky views.
   

3. Cheapest gas stations in Los Angeles (newsbreak.com) — Arcadia drivers can currently find one of the region's cheaper gas options at Conserv Fuel on West Huntington Drive, listed at $5.85 for regular. The roundup compares prices across Los Angeles, Covina, Fullerton, and other nearby cities, helping local commuters decide whether it's worth the drive for a fill-up.
   

4. San Gabriel Valley high school football stat leaders through Week 6 (sgvtribune.com) — Arcadia High football fans can see several Apaches among the San Gabriel Valley's Week 6 stat leaders, including quarterback Freddy Bysshe and receiver Aiden Reyes. The roundup highlights top offensive and defensive performances across the region, giving Arcadia residents a quick snapshot of how their players stack up against rival schools.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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