🌱 Patch AM: See where this Manhattan Beach freshman is starting college life

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In today's newsletter:

• See where this Manhattan Beach freshman is starting college life

Also on today's calendar: FREE College Prep Webinar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid, with a high of 78 and low of 73 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 73.
• Thursday: Humid with sunny spells, with a high of 83 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Photo gallery: Move-in-week complete at University of Utah. Bring on the schoolwork (deseret.com) — A Manhattan Beach student is among the new first-years settling into the University of Utah's Trailhead residence hall during a lively move‑in week packed with campus activities. The photo-driven piece captures families hauling boxes, students decorating rooms, and the festive welcome events that kicked off the 2026–27 school year in Salt Lake City.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 25
• FREE College Prep Webinar →
  *VIRTUAL WEBINAR* w/ Class 101 College Planning!,
  4:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Back to School Worship & Blessing →
  375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• Valley: Back to School Night (Minimum Day)
  Hermosa Beach City Elementary Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  5:00 pm
• GV Back to School Night
  Grand View Elementary Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  5:30 pm
Friday August 28
• HVPTO: Back to School Picnic at Valley
  Hermosa Beach City Elementary Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  4:30 pm
• Varsity Football vs. Crean Lutheran
  Mira Costa High Waller Stadium
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Visionaries →
  Diversions Fine Arts, 1069 N Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Vista: Back to School Night (Minimum Day)
  Hermosa Beach City Elementary Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Hope on The Horizon: Protecting Marine Mammals in a Changing World →
  Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Fiesta Hermosa →
  Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach
  12:00 pm
• September Golden Days →
  Diversions Fine Arts, 1069 N Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Celebrate Grandparents Day with "Grandpa Day" Author Perry Solomon →
  Barnes & Noble, 1800 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for a dog sitter to watch over my sweet 10 year old rescue, Carmela.
  September 4-6th. She's very comfortable with new people and loves her chill time but loves her walks too. Ideally you'll stay here. Our other dog… (Nextdoor Bruce's Beach)

• Hofman Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Saint - Busser in Manhattan Beach. Apply here.
• SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Manhattan Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

• Relocated Shop Details Its Cooling System Repair Service (commercialappeal.com)
• Hermosa set to legalize coastal short-term rentals, betting on tax windfall after court loss (hermosareview.com)
• Entrepreneur (shoutoutla.com)

El Segundo

• Senior Specialized Test Equipment (STE) Integration Lead at Boeing (boeing.com)
• Systems Engineering Manager at Boeing (boeing.com)

Santa Monica

• Person Shot In Leg During Attempted Robbery Near Santa Monica Pier (patch.com)

Ok Manhattan 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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