🌱 How El Monte families can join this weekend’s KID-FIT Fun Run
El Monte, California Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning El Monte! 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 El Monte families can join this weekend’s KID-FIT Fun Run
Also on today's calendar: NAMIWalks Greater LA County Mental Health Festival and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• KID-FIT Family Fun Run Returns (midvalleynews.com) — Families from El Monte are invited to join the KID-FIT Family Fun Run at Legg Lake this Saturday, with both a certified 5K and a kids’ 1K focused on youth fitness. The regional event at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area draws strong participation from El Monte, Baldwin Park, and Rosemead schools, encouraging families to build healthy habits together in an accessible, scenic setting. 
📸 Around El Monte
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Upcoming Events in
El Monte
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★ Featured events ★
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NAMIWalks Greater LA County Mental Health Festival →
Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles
9:00 am -
Healthcare Job Fair Plus FREE Tacos →
Monrovia Community Adult School, 920 Mountain Ave, Monrovia
10:00 am
Saturday May 16
Tuesday May 19
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Other local events
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7 on 7 @ Bergstrom Stadium ( football )
Arroyo High El Monte, CA 91732
4:00 pm -
7 on 7 at Bergstrom Stadium ( Football )
Arroyo High El Monte, CA 91732
4:00 pm -
ELAC # 6 @ RM. 6
Arroyo High El Monte, CA 91732
5:30 pm -
Spring Choir Concert (evening)
El Monte High El Monte, CA 91731
6:30 pm -
Summer One Acts @ Theater
Arroyo High El Monte, CA 91732
7:00 pm -
Rio Hondo Speakers ( 10 - 15 ) @ Career Center
Arroyo High El Monte, CA 91732
8:30 am -
Last Bash Dance @ Rally Square
Arroyo High El Monte, CA 91732
7:00 pm -
Summer One Acts @ Theater
Arroyo High El Monte, CA 91732
7:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am -
Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am -
Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am -
Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good evening all !!
Are there any gardeners out there that can help with my yard that now has more weeds than ever? I didn't have this problem ever and now I do. I'm… (Nextdoor Park El Monte)
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in El Monte. Apply here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in El Monte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Monte here.
🗞 Nearby News
South El Monte
- Electric Boat Wins $2.3B for Virginia-Class Block VI Submarine Prep (clearancejobs.com)
Temple City
- LA spa ups its game with a head spa, AI robot masseuse and more (star-telegram.com)
Baldwin Park
- Baldwin Park Police Department Officer Samuel Riveros Honored at 2026 California Peace Officers' Candlelight Vigil and Memorial (baldwinparknewsonline.com)
- Two Injured in Electric Bike Accident Baldwin Park Boulevard (californiainjuryaccidentlawyer.com)
- Staff Report of the Month: Animal care and control services agreements (publicceo.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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