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🌱 Patch AM: Halloween Carnival Returns To Spook Glendora On Oct. 31
You won't want to miss Red Cross Blood Drive on the Glendora Patch calendar
What's up Glendora! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Plan your Glendora Halloween fun with games, bounce houses and more
- Glendora native swimmer rises to lead a top college program
Also on today's calendar: Glendora Public Library closed on Friday, 10/23/26 and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as hot, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Halloween Carnival Returns To Spook Glendora On Oct. 31 (patch.com) — Families in Glendora can look forward to a Halloween Carnival at Finkbiner Park's softball fields on Saturday, Oct. 31, featuring games, bounce houses and themed attractions from 5 to 8 p.m. Residents are encouraged to buy $15 advance wristbands from city recreation offices, as prices rise to $20 on the day of this local celebration. 
• Jason Willman '22, '26 - Interim Head Coach - Women's Swimming and Diving Coaches (chapman.edu) — Glendora residents might be proud to see hometown swimmer and coach Jason Willman named interim head coach of Chapman University's women's swimming and diving program. A native of Glendora, he started coaching with Glendora Aquatics before moving into collegiate roles. His teams have broken numerous records and earned national Division III recognition.
📸 Around Glendora
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glendora
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★ Featured events ★
- Red Cross Blood Drive →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2121 East Route 66, Glendora
7:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Science of Magic: Workshop at Chick-fil-A Glendora →
Chick-fil-A, 1247 South Lone Hill Avenue, Glendora
9:00 am - Audiobook Walking Club →
The Reading Nook Store, 160 North Glendora Avenue, Glendora
10:15 am - COSMIC DRIFT: A Sound Bath Journey Through Inner & Outer Space →
The Fountain of Youth Skin and Body Care, 340 South Glendora Avenue, Glendora
7:00 pm - Glendora Public Library Storytime →
Glendora CA - GUSD Wellness Week Parent Night
GUSD District Board Room, 500 N Loraine Ave., Glendora
6:00 pm - Glendora Public Library Storytime
Friends Room at the Glendora Public Library (please enter through the sliding door near Glendora Avenue)
10:00 am - Farmers Market - Glendora Village →
Glendora Chamber of Commerce, Glendora Ave. between Foothill and Bennett, Glendora
5:00 pm - Kiwanis Club of Glendora Evening Social
Clubhouse 66, 1200 E Rte. 66, Glendora
5:30 pm - Glendora Public Library closed on Friday, 10/23/26 →
140 S Glendora Ave, Glendora
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 23
📣 Glendora Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Oktoberfest at Hillcrest →
Hillcrest, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne
12:00 pm - Loteria Night
Azusa High School Azusa, CA 91702
5:00 pm - Classic Car Cruise Night →
Via Verde, San Dimas
5:00 pm
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am looking for local honest, reasonable and reliable roofers for a roof replacement.
Would really appreciate any first hand experience recommendations! Thank you in advance. (Nextdoor Glendora/Charter Oak)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Glendora. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty) (T0226) in La Verne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glendora here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Dimas
- The Dish: Yumi and Sean Patterson, owners of Tadaima Shabu Shabu (renonr.com)
- SGV high school football: Previews, predictions for Friday's Week 7 games (sgvtribune.com)
Azusa
- 1 Person Hurt in Azusa Multi-Car Crash on 210 Freeway (pacificattorneygroup.com)
- Solenoid-Operated Irrigation Valves Market Forecast to 2035: Precision Agriculture Demand Drives Growth (indexbox.io)
- Scheduling woes mean Duarte voters miss out on candidates forum (sgvtribune.com)
Claremont
- Claremont Begins Citywide Speed Limit Sign Updates (patch.com)
Ok Glendora! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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