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🌱 Patch AM: How a 2-year-old star lit up Santa Anita in Arcadia
Also, don't miss Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Mount Wilson, CA on the Arcadia Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Arcadia? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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!)
- 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.
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📸 Around Arcadia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arcadia
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★ Featured events ★
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Mount Wilson, CA →
440 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Hello Kitty® and Friends Puzzle Party
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
5:00 pm - Design a Bookmark!
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
4:00 pm - The Power of Positive Parenting
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
3:00 pm - 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 - Coffee with the Principals - Title One Presentation RM 43
Rio Hondo Elementary School, 11425 Wildflower Rd, Arcadia
8:15 am - 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 - 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
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
📣 Arcadia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Sunday October 4
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Arcadia PatchAM possible:
- The Gooden School — (626) 355-2410
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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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