🌱 Patch AM: Why are Manhattan Beach families quietly buying homes in New Hampshire?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why are Manhattan Beach families quietly buying homes in New Hampshire?
• Why a Manhattan Beach lacrosse star returned to football for one season

Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.
• Friday: Sunshine and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
• Saturday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• From Manhattan Beach to Manchester: The New England Ties Locals Don't Talk About (easyreadernews.com) — Families in Manhattan Beach and nearby South Bay cities are increasingly buying second homes in New Hampshire, drawn by lower taxes, cheaper real estate, and college connections that start with local high school grads. The piece explores how remote work, four-season living, and a quiet "backup plan" are reshaping what home means for affluent beach-city residents without requiring them to give up their South Bay roots.
   

• Loyola lacrosse standout Matthew Fine decides to play football again. What an impact he has made (latimes.com subscription) — A Loyola High senior who lives in Manhattan Beach has returned to football and just rushed for 105 yards in a win over nearby Mira Costa, the public school minutes from his home. The lacrosse standout, already committed to Utah, explains why he came back to the gridiron for one last season and how he's quickly become a key offensive weapon.
   

📸 Around Manhattan Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
  701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates
  10:00 am
• Celebrate Grandparents Day with "Grandpa Day" Author Perry Solomon →
  Barnes & Noble, 1800 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Grand Opening! Steamoji →
  17510A Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• *VIRTUAL* FAFSA Webinar Event →
  4:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Palos Verdes Trail 5K →
  Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Varsity Football vs. La Habra HS
  Mira Costa High Waller Stadium
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• 10 Comics Show →
  The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Tyler Henry →
  Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• CHAD DANIELS →
  The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Roundhouse Aquarium Hosts Coastal Cleanup Day at Manhattan Beach Pier →
  Manhattan Beach Pier, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach
  9:00 am
• "Made in the South Bay" Reception and Artists' Talk →
  1815 213th St, Torrance
  3:00 pm
Friday September 25
• 10 Comics Show →
  The Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Hermosa Beach

• Labor Day festival returns to Hermosa Beach after hiatus (dailybreeze.com)
• Freebie of the week: Get free tickets now to LA Korean Film Festival (dailybreeze.com)
• Good Stuff Strand Cam ends after 25 years, 'swatting' to blame (easyreadernews.com)

El Segundo

• El Segundo's journey from refineries and warehouses to high-tech hub (latimes.com)

Redondo Beach

• Brian Regan Sworn In As Redondo Beach's New Fire Chief (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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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