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Be sure to catch Shark Tank on the Culver City Patch calendar

Greetings Culver City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where you can join Culver City's big Ballona Creek cleanup
- How did Sandy Rogers light up Culver City's Cinema Bar crowd?
Also on today's calendar: Shark Tank and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Annual Creek Clean Up on Sept. 19 (culvercitycrossroads.com subscription) — Culver City residents can roll up their sleeves for Ballona Creek Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at five local sites. Volunteers will help remove trash from the creek and nearby areas, with local groups like Culver City Kiwanis and the Culver City Bicycle Coalition coordinating individual locations.
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• Sandy Rogers Band at Cinema Bar, 8-30-26 (blogspot.com) — A music fan recounts catching the Sandy Rogers Band at the Cinema Bar on Sepulveda Boulevard in Culver City, praising the energetic set and intimate atmosphere. The review highlights standout songs, the band's playful rapport, and the venue's cozy, crowded vibe that made the evening feel special for everyone packed into the neighborhood bar.
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📸 Around Culver City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Culver City
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★ Featured events ★
- Shark Tank →
IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles
6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Head Games Trivia Night @ Shakey's Pizza, Culver City. →
5604 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City
7:00 pm - Lin Howe Picture Day
Linwood E. Howe Elementary School Cafeteria
8:45 am - Parent Education Night- Attendance Awareness
Culver City Middle School Culver City, CA 90230
5:30 pm - Real Estate Vendors Expo Returns September 10th →
IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles
6:30 pm - Dragon Wagon
Linwood E. Howe Elementary School 8:10 at Carlson Park or at 8:20am at Ince/Lucerne
8:15 am - Family Friday & Coffee with the Staff
La Ballona Elementary School Culver City, CA 90232
8:35 am - Principal Coffee at the Culver Steps (after morning Drop off)
Linwood E. Howe Elementary School Culver Steps
8:45 am - Dog Man - The Musical →
Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City
11:00 am - Ivy Station Night Market: Oktoberfest →
Ivy Station, 8840 National Blvd, Culver City
4:00 pm - Park to Playa 10K →
Culver City CA - Ivy Station Salsa Night →
Ivy Station, 8840 National Blvd, Culver City
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Friday September 18
📣 Culver City Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Culver City PatchAM possible:
- Sunlight Media LLC — (323) 868-3581
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Helping my neighbors locate their missing cat.
"Kitty" is a grey Siamese with one eye. He's a dapper larger fellow around 16lbs. Missing in the Carlson Park area. His family is very worried. (Nextdoor 3 Culver Parks East) - Happy Labor Day Neighbors!
COYOTE ALERT ‼️ Be careful walking your dogs and kiddos.. I spotted a coyote near Overland and Braddock this morning. That's the 2nd time this week… (Nextdoor 3 Culver Parks East)
- Del Taco posted a job opening for Team Member in Culver City. Apply here.
- Sprouts Farmers Market posted a job opening for Head Cashier in Culver City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Culver City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Inglewood
- J.K. Rowling's Secretive $150 Million Superyacht Stuns Marina del Rey (Video) (fresnobee.com)
- Padres going full 'Pitchcraft and Wizardry' for Harry Potter Day (nypost.com)
- Essex Sells Waterfront Los Angeles Asset (multihousingnews.com)
Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Library's Special Card Sign-Up Month Offers Local Discounts (smdp.com)
Ok Culver City! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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