🌱 Patch AM: How do Claremont’s colleges rank among California’s very best?

Good morning Claremont! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How do Claremont's colleges rank among California's very best?
• Which college teams are coming to Claremont's Gary Troyer Tournament?

Also on today's calendar: Things That Go Bump in the Night 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best colleges in California (kioncentralcoast.com) — Several of California's highest-ranked colleges are right in Claremont, including Claremont McKenna, Pomona College, and Harvey Mudd, all earning top Niche grades and highly selective acceptance rates. For local families weighing college options, this ranking underscores just how nationally competitive Claremont's institutions are, with strong academics and impressive outcomes close to home.
   

• Air Force Sweeps Sunday Games at Rare Air Challenge (goairforcefalcons.com) — Air Force men's water polo is heading to Claremont next weekend for the Gary Troyer Tournament, where they'll face Cal Lutheran, Cal Baptist, Pomona-Pitzer, and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Coming off two high-scoring wins at home, the Falcons will bring that momentum into matches hosted in your backyard, putting local college programs directly in the competitive spotlight.
   

📸 Around Claremont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Claremont

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 29
• Pivot with Purpose: Positioning Yourself for Success →
  Career and Professional Development Office, 1021 N. Dartmouth Avenue, Claremont
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Connie Zehr: Works from the CGU Art Collection →
  East Art Gallery, 251 E. 10th Street, Claremont
  5:00 pm
• Mateo Tannatt/Cal State Fullerton Faculty Exhibition →
  Art Building | East & Peggy Phelps Galleries, 251 E. 10th Street, Claremont
  5:00 pm
• Religious & Spiritual Life Student Interfaith Council →
  McAlister Center, 919 N. Columbia Ave., Claremont
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Things That Go Bump in the Night 2026 →
  California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont
  5:30 pm
• Ophelia's Jump presents Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street - a musical thriller →
  Ophelia's Jump Productions, 2009 Porterfield Way, Upland
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Odessa: Through the Doors, A Chamber Opera →
  Thatcher/Lyman Hall, Pomona College Music Dept., 340 N College Ave, Claremont
  8:00 pm
• Ophelia's Jump presents Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street - a musical thriller →
  Ophelia's Jump Productions, 2009 Porterfield Way, Upland
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Ophelia's Jump presents Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street - a musical thriller →
  Ophelia's Jump Productions, 2009 Porterfield Way, Upland
  4:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Dyslexia Simulation Workshop →
  The Round Building at Claremont United Methodist Church, 211 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont
  5:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Ophelia's Jump presents Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street - a musical thriller →
  Ophelia's Jump Productions, 2009 Porterfield Way, Upland
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Grow Native Nursery Fall Plant Sale 2026 →
  California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave, Claremont
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pamona College posted a job opening for Assistant Director, Native American Initiatives in Claremont. Apply here.
• Claremont McKenna College posted a job opening for Kitchen Utility Worker in Claremont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Claremont here.

🗞 Nearby News

La Verne

• Servite football handles Damien (ocregister.com)

Pomona

• Inland college football roundup: RCC cruises to victory over Palomar (dailybulletin.com)

San Dimas

• Costa Mesa vs San Dimas (maxpreps.com)

Ok Claremont! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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