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Hi Monrovia! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! β˜•οΈοΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Smarty Pants Storytime at Live Oak Library
  • Monroe Back to School Night at Monroe Elementary School
  • Board of Education Meeting at Arcadia Unified

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Hot, with a high of 102 and low of 74 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Monday: Record-breaking heat, temps: high: 103, low: 73.
  • Tuesday: Hot with abundant sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 75 degrees.

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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Monrovia

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    Tuesday August 25
  • Smarty Pants Storytime
    Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
    12:00 pm
  • Monroe Back to School Night
    Monroe Elementary School Monrovia, CA 91016
    6:00 pm
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Arcadia Unified Board Room
    7:00 pm
  • Wednesday August 26
  • Baby Storytime
    Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
    10:30 am
  • Regular Board of Education Meeting
    Monrovia Unified Monrovia, CA 91016
    6:30 pm
  • Thursday August 27
  • Intro to 3D Printing
    Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
    11:00 am
  • Watch Dogs Pizza Night
    Mayflower Elementary School Monrovia, CA 91016
    6:00 pm
  • Friday August 28
  • TK Ice Cream Social
    Camino Grove Elementary School TK and Kindergarten Playground
    5:30 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This beautiful little kitten, about 2-3 years old, recently lost her mommy and is in need of a new home.
    Her name is Gracie. She is a very friendly cat, very timid and likes to play when you want to play, and likes to kick back after playing . She likes… (Nextdoor Maryknoll)
  • I harvested too many shark fin melons this year, aka the chilacayote or fig-leaf gourd.
    When cooked, it's mild, white flesh separates into stringy strands that closely mimic shark's fin, making it a popular vegetarian alternative in… (Nextdoor Mayflower Village)
  • Vallarta Supermarkets, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor PT in Duarte. Apply here.
  • Lucky Strike Entertainment posted a job opening for Amusement Attendant in Arcadia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.

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  • Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Arcadia Crash (mynewsla.com)

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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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