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🌱 Patch AM: See which San Gabriel Valley leaders were honored in Arcadia
And check out Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute on the Arcadia Patch calendar
Good day Arcadia! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- See which San Gabriel Valley leaders were honored in Arcadia
Also on today's calendar: Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 69.
- Thursday: Abundant sunshine and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Photos: Rep. Judy Chu honors San Gabriel Valley leaders (sgvtribune.com) — Arcadia residents recently hosted Rep. Judy Chu's Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards at the Arcadia Community Center, spotlighting volunteers and community leaders from across the San Gabriel Valley. Honorees included activists, youth leaders, nonprofits, small businesses, and longtime school board member Robert L. Gin, all recognized for strengthening cities from La Crescenta through Monterey Park to Arcadia. 
📸 Around Arcadia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arcadia
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- Opening Day Of School: High School Only
Rancho Learning Center Arcadia, CA 91006 - Meet the Teacher Day
Hugo Reid Elementary School Arcadia, CA 91007
8:00 am - Coffee with the principal
Bradoaks Elementary School 930 E Lemon Ave Monrovia CA 91016 Un
8:15 am - Hawk Day & Back to School Event
Highland Oaks Elementary School Arcadia, CA 91006
8:30 am - Discover Your Passion
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
1:30 pm - Gr. 3 and Gr. 4 Back to School Event
Camino Grove Elementary School Arcadia, CA 91006
6:00 pm - Mayflower Back to School Night
Monrovia Unified Mayflower Elementary School, 210 N Mayflower Ave, Monrovia, CA
6:00 pm - Back to School Night
Mayflower Elementary School Monrovia, CA 91016
6:00 pm - Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute →
The Buccaneer, 70 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
8:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Saturday August 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Monrovia P.A.T.H.S. Meeting
Monrovia Unified Monrovia, CA 91016
8:30 am - Flag Football, Girls VR vs Los Altos/Hacienda Heights
El Monte High El Monte, CA 91731
5:00 pm - Volleyball, Girls VR @ South El Monte
El Monte High El Monte, CA 91731
5:00 pm - Bradoaks Back to School Night
Monrovia Unified Bradoaks Elementary School, 930 E Lemon Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good noon everyone, on this warm Sunday August 16, 2026!!
I hope your day is great, and unfolds as you wish!!!! (Nextdoor South Arcadia) - Good afternoon, ladies, and gentlemen on this Sunday August 16, 2026.
I hope your lunch was good, and the rest of your day awesome. (Nextdoor South Arcadia)
- Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Server - Franchise in Arcadia. Apply here.
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper (Part Time) in Temple City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcadia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sierra Madre
- A Violin and a Viola Argue, Sing and Ride the Train (pasadenanow.com)
- A Cello Learns to Sing in a Language Built for Other Instruments (pasadenanow.com)
- Onstaging Sensibility (ladancechronicle.com)
Monrovia
- SGV football Top 30 rankings: Bishop Amat, Damien, La Habra own top spots (sgvtribune.com)
- Homeownership rate in LA city hits 36% as home values are 12x median incomes: USC (therealdeal.com)
El Monte
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0002045034-26-000005 (sec.gov)
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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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