🌱 Patch AM: How a German writer turned Hermosa’s Strand into a magical kids’ novel

Hello Hermosa Beach! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a German writer turned Hermosa's Strand into a magical kids' novel
• How an NFL star is funding Hermosa Beach students' big ideas

Also on today's calendar: Pug Nation Pugtacular Spooktacular and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Some rain in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
• Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 71, low: 61.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• "Hermosa Has Your Back": A German Author Sets Her Novel on the Strand (hermosareview.com) — A German author who fell in love with Hermosa Beach has set her new magical-realism novel for kids entirely along the Strand, pier, and familiar local spots. She visits several times a year, writes and illustrates here with her daughters, and hopes Hermosa children will see their town's beauty and their own struggles reflected when the book releases October 10.
   

• Dicker the Kicker: beyond the field goal (easyreadernews.com) — Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker is channeling his success into the Wholeheartedly Foundation, which funds student-led service projects to improve Hermosa Beach and other South Bay communities. After launching the program and hosting a "Kickoff and Pitch" event at Hermosa Valley School, he's backing ideas like sensory playboards, creativity clubs, and clothing drives, while continuing hands-on work with local disability and pediatric cancer nonprofits.
   

📸 Around Hermosa Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hermosa Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Pug Nation Pugtacular Spooktacular →
  Alondra Park, 3850 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Lawndale
  11:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Water Harvest →
  Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, 1935 S Hughes Way, El Segundo
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Mid Day Meditation →
  Kadampa Meditation Center South Bay, 500 6th St, Hermosa Beach
  12:15 pm
• Dakini Yoga →
  Kadampa Meditation Center South Bay, 500 6th St, Hermosa Beach
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Heart Jewel →
  Kadampa Meditation Center South Bay, 500 6th St, Hermosa Beach
  5:30 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach
  6:00 pm
• Tuesday Evening Meditation Class →
  Kadampa Meditation Center South Bay, 500 6th St, Hermosa Beach
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Wednesday Mid Day Class →
  Kadampa Meditation Center South Bay, 500 6th St, Hermosa Beach
  12:00 pm
• Hermosa Beach City School District Board Meeting →
  Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach
  5:00 pm
• Heart Jewel - Wednesday →
  Kadampa Meditation Center South Bay, 500 6th St, Hermosa Beach
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Pinktober: Dance for Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser at YCD Studio →
  1089 Aviation Blvd, Hermosa Beach
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 24
• It's Funny NOW: Frank Traynor's Final Show + Five Moth Champions →
  Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bestest boy is ready to find his home.
  This boy is the full package, loving to everyone. Dog friendly! He deserves the best home! Is that you? (Nextdoor Golden Triangle)

• Cherry Hill Programs, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Holiday Retail Assistant Manager - South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach. Apply here.
• Hotel Equities posted a job opening for Front Desk Manager | Hilton Garden Inn Redondo Beach, CA in Redondo Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hermosa Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redondo Beach

• 128 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (redfin.com)
• Letters: Council elections, Neighborhood zoning (easyreadernews.com)
• Newport Beach's use of housing overlays to meet planning goals challenged in court (latimes.com)

Manhattan Beach

• Manhattan Beach City Council candidate profile: Howorth offers experience amid uncertain times (easyreadernews.com)
• Manhattan Beach Hits Highest-Ever Median Home Price (thembnews.com)

Long Beach

• New Details Released In Hit-And-Run That Killed Grandmother: Police (patch.com)

Ok Hermosa Beach! 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 do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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