🌱 Patch AM: How Glendora’s new 1.6-mile trail could change your daily routine

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

In today's newsletter:

• How Glendora's new 1.6-mile trail could change your daily routine
• How a wandering bear surprised shoppers at a Glendora strip mall
• Glendora Tartans' defense shines despite narrow loss at Citrus College

Also on today's calendar: Glendora Public Library Storytime and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 64.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Glendora breaks ground on 1.6-mile trail next to the San Dimas Wash (urbanize.city) — Glendora has broken ground on a new 1.6-mile multi-use trail along the San Dimas Wash, creating a separated, landscaped path between Sunflower and Gladstone and Grand and Arrow Highway. This first segment will eventually link the A Line's Glendora Station with neighborhoods, schools, Glendora Village, and Citrus College through a more than 10-mile trail network.
   

• Large bear spotted strolling near strip mall in Glendora, video shows (abc7.com) — A large bear wandered past a Glendora strip mall in extreme heat, startling salon workers and nearby shoppers but eventually moving on without incident. Locals are reminded to keep their distance, make themselves look big, back away slowly, and call 911 if they spot a bear in their neighborhood.
   

• Alta Loma football edges Glendora in defensive battle (pasadenastarnews.com subscription) — Glendora High's Tartans fell 14-6 in a hard-fought defensive showdown at Citrus College, where Alta Loma's strong running game and late touchdown proved decisive. Despite the loss, Glendora's defense kept the game close, with coaches praising their toughness while eyeing improvements before league play.
   

📸 Around Glendora

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glendora

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• Kiwanis Club of Glendora Evening Social →
  Clubhouse 66, 1200 E Rte 66, Glendora
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Candidate Forum - Glendora City Council
  Bidwell Forum, 140 S Glendora Ave., Glendora
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Glendora Public Library Storytime →
  10:00 am
• City of Glendora Special Meeting #3 - Facilities →
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Dinner with Business Owners | Glendora →
  Restaurant of the Week, West Route 66, Glendora
• Glendora Chamber Board Meeting →
  7:30 am
• Glendora Public Library Storytime →
  10:00 am
• Farmers Market - Glendora Village →
  5:00 pm
• Haynes/David & Margaret Mixer
  Haynes Family of Programs, 233 Baseline Rd., La Verne
  5:00 pm
Friday September 18
• NEW! Fall Doorhanger Make & SIP Workshop! →
  Paint 'n Party Studio, 1200 E Route 66, Suite 207, Glendora
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Link Up Level Up 2 →
  509 Arrow Highway, Glendora
• Point 5k Walk "The Run For The Rest Of Us" ( ADULTS 21+ ONLY) →
  116 East Foothill Boulevard, Glendora

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Northview can't slow La Serna, who notches fourth straight blowout victory (sgvtribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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