🌱 Patch AM: When and where to donate blood this month in Baldwin Park

Hey there, Baldwin Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• When and where to donate blood this month in Baldwin Park

Also on today's calendar: 10 Days of Prayer and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
• Sunday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Red Cross: Patients are counting on blood and platelet donors to give now (redcross.org) — Baldwin Park residents can give blood locally on Oct. 21 at Baldwin Park Bilingual Seventh-day Adventist Church and Oct. 23 at Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, with another drive Nov. 4 at Sierra Vista High School. The Red Cross stresses an urgent need for donors this fall, offering e-gift card rewards and outlining who's eligible, plus many additional donation options across Los Angeles County.
   

📸 Around Baldwin Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Baldwin Park

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Movies under the Stars →
  Esther Snyder Community Center, 4100 Baldwin Park Boulevard, Baldwin Park
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• 10 Days of Prayer →
  13965 E. Ramona Parkway, Baldwin Park
  6:00 am
Sunday October 11
• 10 Days of Prayer →
  13965 E. Ramona Parkway, Baldwin Park
  6:00 am
• Christ Extended Hand →
  4725 Maine Ave, 4725 Maine Avenue, Baldwin Park
  11:00 am
Monday October 12
• 10 Days of Prayer →
  13965 E. Ramona Parkway, Baldwin Park
  6:00 am
• Art in the Park →
  Susan Rubio Zocalo Park, 14349 E. Pacific Ave, Baldwin Park
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• 10 Days of Prayer →
  13965 E. Ramona Parkway, Baldwin Park
  6:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• Food Bank →
  13965 Ramona Pkwy, Baldwin Park
  3:00 pm
• Kids Club →
  Susan Rubio Zocalo Park, 14349 E. Pacific Ave, Baldwin Park
  5:00 pm
• Dinner with New Friends: Baldwin Park | Christians Edition →
  Restaurant of the Week, Maine Avenue, Baldwin Park
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• 10 Days of Prayer →
  13965 E. Ramona Parkway, Baldwin Park
  6:00 am
• Kids Club →
  Esther Snyder Community Center, Baldwin Park
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There is road construction on Cosmic Way reported...
  There is road construction on Cosmic Way reported on Oct 05, 2026. "Glendale Public Works Project City Contractor will be on site from 7am to 4pm… (Nextdoor )

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandising Lead in El Monte. Apply here.
• Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, West Covina - Full Time in West Covina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Baldwin Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

El Monte

• El Monte Union Summer Graduation Honors 24 Students (midvalleynews.com)
• Student Voice On Board Expands District Leadership (midvalleynews.com)
• SGV high school football: Previews, predictions for Friday's Week 7 games (sgvtribune.com)

West Covina

• 23 Skid Row Drug Dealers Arrested as Part of Homeland Security Task Force Takedown Targeting High-Crime Areas of Los Angeles (justice.gov)

Arcadia

• Barks & Boos Fundraiser In Arcadia To Benefit Pasadena Humane And Arboretum Foundation (patch.com)

Ok Baldwin Park! 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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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