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🌱 Patch AM: Monrovia-based operator plans big expansion of its Glendale senior community

Happening soon: 'Versified! The Human Equation' Returns for Encore Streaming on the Monrovia Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Monrovia-based operator plans big expansion of its Glendale senior community
  • How Monrovia riders can snag a $2,000 e‑bike voucher
  • How Monrovia’s Wildcats edged South Pasadena in a tight league showdown

Also on today's calendar: 'Versified! The Human Equation' Returns for Encore Streaming and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Expansion planned for assisted living facility at 2820 Sycamore Ave. in Glendale (urbanize.city) — A Monrovia-based nonprofit, Episcopal Communities & Services, is planning a major expansion of its Twelve Oaks assisted living facility in Glendale, replacing 12 smaller buildings with a new three-story, 104-bed complex. The Craftsman-style project, which includes a subterranean garage, is now moving through Glendale’s approval process and would take about 18 months to build once greenlit.    

• Sick of traffic, high gas prices? Local governments and LA Metro promoting e-bikes with $2,000 vouchers (sgvtribune.com) — Monrovia residents can benefit from a new $2,000 e‑bike voucher program for San Gabriel Valley, with a local E Bike Cyclery shop in town ready to redeem them. The initiative targets income-qualified residents, aims to cut traffic and pollution, and has already helped dozens replace short car trips with cargo e‑bikes for errands, school runs, and recreation.    

• Sports Roundup: Tigers Boys' Tennis Eyes CIF Playoffs (outlooknewspapers.com) — Monrovia High’s Wildcats baseball and tennis teams figure prominently in South Pasadena’s latest Rio Hondo League matchups, including a tight 4-3 baseball win over the Tigers. The roundup details how Monrovia hosted a lopsided boys’ tennis loss, then edged South Pasadena on the diamond, while also recapping other Tigers softball and baseball results and previewing the CIF tennis playoff bracket release.    


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia

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Other local events
    Friday May 1
  • English Conversation With Ronnie
    Playa Vista Branch Library
    10:00 am
  • Saturday May 2
  • Knitting and Crochet Club
    Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
    1:00 pm
  • Playa Vista Teen Council
    Playa Vista Branch Library
    3:30 pm
  • Monday May 4
  • Walk-In Tutoring With Saskia
    Playa Vista Branch Library
    10:00 am
  • Monrovia Reads Van at Canyon Early Learning Center
    Canyon Early Learning Center, 1000 S Canyon Blvd, Monrovia
    11:15 am
  • English Conversation Club
    Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday May 5
  • Smarty Pants Storytime
    Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
    12:00 pm
  • Saturday May 16
  • KID-FIT Family Fun Run 5K & Kids 1K
    Legg Lake, Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
    9:00 am
  • Tuesday May 19
  • Healthcare Job Fair Plus FREE Tacos
    Monrovia Community Adult School, 920 Mountain Ave, Monrovia
    10:00 am

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  • IICRC posted a job opening for Accounting Clerk (MUST HAVE RESTORATION/CONSTRUCTION EXPIERENCE) in Monrovia. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Baldwin Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Sierra Madre

  • Sierra Madre Council Advances Major Infrastructure Software Upgrade and Approves Lima Street Subdivision (coloradoboulevard.net)

Ok Monrovia! 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 towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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