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🌱 ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ opens at Garden Grove’s GEM Theatre

Garden Grove, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Garden Grove! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ opens at Garden Grove’s GEM Theatre
  • Two Garden Grove stations make regional cheapest-gas list
  • Garden Grove’s Steven Ramirez reaches All-WCC First Team

Also on today's calendar: The Classic Car Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
  • Friday: Some sun with showers around, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fiddler on the Roof at The GEM Theatre (broadwayworld.com) — “Fiddler on the Roof” opens November 12 at Garden Grove’s GEM Theatre, beginning a run through December 20. One More Productions’ season closer stars Eric Shiffer as Tevye, a father navigating family traditions and change, with Damien Lorton directing and an 11-piece orchestra accompanying the familiar songs.
   

2. Cheapest gas stations in Los Angeles (mtdemocrat.com) — Two Garden Grove stations appear among the lowest-priced options in a regional gas roundup published November 9, both listing regular at $4.89 a gallon. Stacker's GasBuddy-based list identifies FUEL UP! at 12001 Valley View St. and Sinclair at 9011 Westminster Ave., though those listed prices may have changed.
   

3. Seven Toreros Earn All-WCC Honors (usdtoreros.com) — Garden Grove’s Steven Ramirez has earned All-WCC First Team honors after leading San Diego with career highs of nine goals and 21 points. The senior forward has received conference recognition in all four seasons, reaching the first team as the Toreros head into Wednesday’s conference tournament opener against Denver.
   

4. Escargot Dumplings Recipe With Chef Daniel Hohng (orangecoast.com) — Chef Daniel Hohng, who spent several years working as a sushi master in Garden Grove, shares a dumpling recipe inspired by classic French escargot. Now executive chef at Costa Mesa’s members-only Park Club, he combines garlic-butter snail filling with wonton wrappers, a crunchy Parmesan topping and ponzu-yuzu dipping sauce.
   

5. 2026 Election: Sen. Tony Strickland concedes in race for the 36th Senate District (ocregister.com) — Democrat Chris Duncan will represent a Senate district that includes Garden Grove after Republican Sen. Tony Strickland conceded Tuesday. Duncan led by 6,535 votes in unofficial returns and said easing residents' living costs would be his top priority when he takes office.
   

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    Thursday November 12
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    Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center, 13280 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors I hope all is well.
    I'm here because I enjoy being in touch with our community. Also, I am seeking a part time job as well as post items to sell or trade. I have… (Nextdoor Ardis Dr)
  • Five Below posted a job opening for Seasonal Sales Associate-1347 Garden Grove, CA 92841 in Garden Grove. Apply here.
  • Rexel USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Distribution Center Supervisor in Garden Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Garden Grove here.

Ok Garden Grove! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Garden Grove

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