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In today's newsletter:
- BHHS alumni invited to explore revamped campus and reconnect with students
- How ready is your Beverly Hills neighborhood for the next big emergency?
- Why Eater editors are obsessed with this Beverly Hills duck egg cookie
Also on today's calendar: LA Dancefit Open House and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 'Back To Beverly' Invites BHHS Alumni To Revisit Transformed Campus (patch.com) — Beverly Hills High School alumni are being invited back to a dramatically modernized campus through the new Back to Beverly initiative, led by Board of Education President and BHHS alum Judith Manouchehri. Graduates can tour restored spaces like K.L. Peters Auditorium and the Grand Lawn, explore new athletic and performance facilities, and potentially connect with current students through mentorship and career events. 
2. Emergency Community Fair September 6 (canyon-news.com) — Beverly Hills is hosting an Emergency Community Fair on Sunday, September 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help residents prepare for disasters and understand new neighborhood emergency zones. Locals can learn how to support family and neighbors if police and fire responses are delayed, and find more details at beverlyhills.org/justincase.
3. The Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: August 17 (eater.com) — Beverly Hills food lovers get a shout-out with Eater editors raving about the duck egg cookie at Beverly Hills Cookies on South Beverly Drive, praising its rich, sweet-savory flavor. The roundup also spotlights standout dishes in Venice, Ojai, and Sherman Oaks for broader LA dining inspiration.
4. The American Black Film Festival Returns to Los Angeles for a New Chapter in 2027 (theqgentleman.com) — A major film festival is coming to Los Angeles in May 2027 and will use SLS Beverly Hills as its central hub for industry talks, classes, and networking. Screenings will run at AMC The Grove, with shuttles linking venues including the Beverly Hills hotel, giving local residents a front-row seat to high-profile Black filmmaking, sports-focused programming, and new cross-cultural film sections.
5. Beverly Hills substitute teacher said she was fired over anti-Trump posts. Now she's suing the district (miamiherald.com) — A longtime substitute teacher is suing the Beverly Hills Unified School District, claiming she was fired from Beverly Hills High School over Facebook posts criticizing Donald Trump and describing a pro-Trump student rally. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, argues her political speech was protected and contrasts her firing with how the district handled on-campus pro-Trump demonstrations and alleged racial harassment.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Beverly Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- Concerts on Canon: The Tokens (60's, 70's Rock, Pop, Doo-Wop) →
Beverly Cañon Gardens, 241 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- Century City Farmer's Market →
The Century City Chamber of Commerce 2029 Century Park E #4392, Los Angeles, CA 90067
10:00 am - Next Century Toastmasters Club Hybrid Open House
The Century City Chamber of Commerce Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP 1900 Avenue of the Stars Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA 90067
12:00 pm - Link Up | Sunset Rooftop Padel
The Century City Chamber of Commerce Padel Up @ Westfield Century City
6:00 pm - Herd & Grace BBQ Food Festival →
The Century City Chamber of Commerce 11668 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90064
12:00 pm - ECFâs Associates Board Trivia Night!
The Century City Chamber of Commerce ECF Kayne Eras Center Gym 5350 Machado Rd. Culver City, CA 90230
7:00 pm - California Commercial Real Estate Outlook: Insights from the UCLA Anderson Forecast Real Estate Survey
The Century City Chamber of Commerce Allen Matkins 1901 Avenue of the Stars
11:30 am - Century City Farmer's Market →
The Century City Chamber of Commerce 2029 Century Park E #4392, Los Angeles, CA 90067
10:00 am - LA Dancefit Open House →
LA Dancefit Studio, 10936 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles
1:30 pm - ABOVE HOLLYWOOD: Labor Day Weekend | Rooftop Pool Party →
Montrose at Beverly Hills, 900 Hammond St, West Hollywood
3:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adaptive Arts
Brand Library and Art Center Montrose Library -
11:00 am - Upcycle Creation To-Go
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11:00 am - Wellness Wednesday
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12:00 pm - First Day of School - Classes Begin
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12:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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