Community Corner
🌱 Why new owl boxes could change pest control in Grand Terrace
Spotted on the Grand Terrace calendar: Meet the Inland Empire's Thriller Author!
Good day Grand Terrace! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why new owl boxes could change pest control in Grand Terrace
Also on today's calendar: Meet the Inland Empire's Thriller Author! and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Scorching sunshine and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very hot with sunshine, temps: high: 106, low: 70.
- Saturday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 104 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Owl Boxes in Grand Terrace Bring Natural Pest Control (citynewsgroup.com) — Grand Terrace is adding barn owl nesting boxes around town to boost natural rodent control while giving residents a chance to see more local wildlife. The piece explains why the city discourages rodent poisons, how box placement and maintenance affect success, and what residents can do—like avoiding rodenticides and securing trash—to support this effort. 
📸 Around Grand Terrace
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grand Terrace
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★ Featured events ★
- Meet the Inland Empire's Thriller Author! →
Barnes & Noble, 27460 W Lugonia Ave, Redlands
4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- CHS: Varsity Football Home Game vs. Summit HS (Fontana)
Colton High School, 777 W Valley Blvd, Colton
7:00 pm - GTHS: Varsity Football Away Game vs. Rialto HS
Rialto High School, 595 S Eucalyptus Ave, Rialto
7:00 pm - BHS: Varsity Football Home Game vs. Arroyo Valley HS
Bloomington High School, 10750 Laurel Ave, Bloomington
7:30 pm - Terrace View: Lip Sync Battle
Terrace View Elementary, 22731 Grand Terrace Rd, Grand Terrace
6:00 pm - Painting NIGHT, at LOUD BURGER, a Comedy Paint & Sip →
Loud Burger, 22497 Barton Rd, Grand Terrace
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Thursday October 15
📣 Grand Terrace Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- #7 Beg Watercolors w/Debra
Redlands Art Association, 215 E State St, Redlands
10:00 am - Thursday Brewery Craft Night at 3 Iron Brewing Co! →
3 Iron Brewing Co, 898 S Via Lata A, Colton
5:15 pm - Board of Education Meeting →
CJUSD Board Room/Professional Learning Center, 900 E. Washington St., Colton
5:30 pm - BHS: Varsity Football Away Game vs. Carter HS
Wilmer Amina Carter High School, 2630 N Linden Ave, Rialto
7:30 pm - Featured Artist Reception Debbie Mount 1-4pm
Redlands Art Association, 215 E State St, Redlands - Featured Artist IN-Debbie Mount
Redlands Art Association, 215 E State St, Redlands - Featured Artist IN-Munir Jones
Redlands Art Association, 215 E State St, Redlands
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone know of Washing Machine Repair person?
I washed too many towels at once and now washing machine is off its rocker! (Nextdoor Rollins Park)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Colton. Apply here.
- Advance America Cash Advance posted a job opening for Bilingual Branch Manager in Training in Colton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Terrace here.
🗞 Nearby News
Colton
- Colton, Grand Terrace Communities Walk for Cancer Survivors and Loved Ones at Relay for Life (iecn.com)
- Wind advisory issued for 5 Freeway north of LA until Tuesday morning (sbsun.com)
- Cleared Yucaipa councilman speaks out against conflict-of-interest allegations (dailybulletin.com)
Loma Linda
- People in Their 90s Often Eat This Type of Meal More Than Fancy 'Superfoods' (juliescafebakery.com)
Ok Grand Terrace! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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