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In today's newsletter:

• How rising costs are straining Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center.
• Will Monrovia's Isla Terrill win California cross country performer of week?

Also on today's calendar: Monrovia Reads Van at Plymouth and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Southern California food banks feel the squeeze as fuel costs rise and federal aid falls (thecooldown.com) — Foothill Unity Center in Monrovia is now helping about 300 more families each month, even as its fuel costs climb to as much as $5,000, squeezing its budget. Rising gas prices and reduced federal aid are straining food banks across Southern California, and Monrovia residents are urged to step up through volunteering or donations to keep local families fed.
   

• California Girls Cross Country Performer of the Week (Sep. 21-27) (milesplit.com) — Monrovia High standout Isla Terrill is up for California girls cross country Performer of the Week after winning her race at the Laguna Hills Invitational in 17:51. You can help spotlight Monrovia's running talent by voting in the statewide MileSplit poll before it closes Friday afternoon.
   

📸 Around Monrovia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Storytime →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Monrovia Reads Van at Plymouth →
  Monrovia CA
  10:30 am
• Pop-up Makerspace for Teens →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  3:30 pm
• Literacy News & Views →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• The Traveling Table - Monrovia →
  Old Town Monrovia, 111, Monrovia
Saturday October 3
• Little Sushi Chefs →
  Saute Academy, 150 East Colorado Boulevard, Monrovia
• Clothing Swap →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  11:00 am
• Spooky TableTop Adventures →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  12:00 pm
• Craft-tastic! →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  12:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Monrovia Reads Van at Canyon Early Learning Center →
  Monrovia CA
  11:15 am
• Teen Advisory Board Meeting →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  5:00 pm
• Teen Activity Hour →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ⚠️ Magnitude 3.55 earthquake reported
  Sep 27 at 8:40 AM PDT: 3.5 magnitude earthquake occurred near Hermosa Beach, CA. More than 2106 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )

• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Monrovia. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T0302) in Duarte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Duarte

• After 5 years, ethnic studies rollout in Southern California classrooms is still a hodgepodge (ocregister.com)
• Roger S. Foster, Jr., MD, FACS, and Baiba J. Grube, MD, FACS, Are the ACS Foundation Distinguished Philanthropists of the Year (newswise.com)
• Fewer Than 3 in 10 Breast Cancer Patients Under 65 Stayed on Hormone Therapy for All Five Years (medicaldaily.com)

Arcadia

• Caitlyn Gregorich died in pedestrian accident on the 210 Freeway (newsline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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