🌱 Patch AM: Considering preschool? See what sets Marina del Rey’s Grandview House apart

Good morning to you Marina del Rey! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Considering preschool? See what sets Marina del Rey's Grandview House apart
• Why a $150 million 'mystery' superyacht is turning heads locally

Also on today's calendar: The Wild Tasting | Los Angeles and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.
• Sunday: Couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best Preschools on Los Angeles' Westside (mommypoppins.com) — Families in Marina del Rey get a special shoutout in this Westside preschool guide, which highlights Grandview House Marina's STEM-based program, large outdoor play area, and always-on nanny cam for parents. The article also compares other nearby preschools across Santa Monica, Venice, Culver City, and West LA, helping local parents weigh philosophies, schedules, and budgets when choosing early education.
   

• Mysterious $150M superyacht docks in LA with hidden name and magical connection (foxnews.com) — A 290-foot, $150 million superyacht believed to belong to author J.K. Rowling is currently docked in Marina del Rey, drawing plenty of local curiosity despite its covered name. Residents and boat-watchers have been sharing sightings online as experts explain why ultra-wealthy owners sometimes hide their vessels' identities to preserve privacy in busy marinas.
   

📸 Around Marina del Rey

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marina del Rey

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• The Wild Tasting | Los Angeles →
  2905 W Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey
  6:00 pm
• Shark Tank →
  IMAN Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• The Lonesome Captain's Bingo Brunch: ROLLING STONES EDITION →
  The Venice West, 1717 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
  701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• My Gym Open House →
  My Gym Marina Del Rey, 4113 Del Rey Ave, Marina Del Rey
  9:00 am

📣 Marina del Rey Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8
• Board of Education Meeting
  El Segundo Unified El Segundo, CA 90245
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Lin Howe Picture Day
  Linwood E. Howe Elementary School Cafeteria
  8:45 am
Thursday September 10
• Parent Education Night- Attendance Awareness
  Culver City Middle School Culver City, CA 90230
  5:30 pm
• Back to School Night
  El Segundo Middle El Segundo, CA 90245
  6:00 pm
• ESMS Back to School Night
  El Segundo Unified El Segundo, CA 90245
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Dragon Wagon
  Linwood E. Howe Elementary School 8:10 at Carlson Park or at 8:20am at Ince/Lucerne
  8:15 am
• Family Friday & Coffee with the Staff
  La Ballona Elementary School Culver City, CA 90232
  8:35 am
• Principal Coffee at the Culver Steps (after morning Drop off)
  Linwood E. Howe Elementary School Culver Steps
  8:45 am
Saturday September 12
• Dog Man - The Musical →
  Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City
  11:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Park to Playa 10K →
  Culver City CA

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• What happened to Javis and his gratitude posts?
  He also would film his little cat colony he had rescued. I just realized I haven't seen him on here lately. (Nextdoor Marina Del Rey-Via Marina)

• Extra Space Storage posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Marina Del Rey. Apply here.
• Lemontree Healthcare posted a job opening for Housekeeper | $19.28 | SoCal Hospital-Culver City | 10pm-6:30am in Culver City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marina del Rey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Culver City

• Centaurs to host rival Redondo football on Friday night (culvercitynews.org)
• Kiosks Go Live at Four Locations – Interactive Digital is On (culvercitycrossroads.com)
• Amazon adds cargo bikes to California routes, cutting van traffic with 240-package shifts (thecooldown.com)

Santa Monica

• Ocean Way Festival Takes Over Santa Monica Beach (smdp.com)

Redondo Beach

• Lomita Man To Stand Trial Over Alleged Threat To 'Shoot Up' Redondo Beach Jewish Center (patch.com)
• 2 Redondo Beach Areas Under Bacteria Warning Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend (patch.com)

Ok Marina del Rey! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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