🌱 Patch AM: What Monrovia members need to know about Paseo Credit Union’s rebrand

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In today's newsletter:

• What Monrovia members need to know about Paseo Credit Union's rebrand
• How a Monrovia-linked team battled to third in IMSA standings

Also on today's calendar: Teen Advisory Board Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 104 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 105, low: 75.
• Tuesday: Very hot, with a high of 103 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pasadena Federal Credit Union Changes Its Name to Paseo Credit Union (pasadenanow.com) — A regional credit union now headquartered in Monrovia has rebranded from Pasadena Federal Credit Union to Paseo Credit Union, while keeping all member accounts, numbers, and online access unchanged. Local members can expect gradual rollout of the new name on cards, branches, and materials, plus branch celebrations, as the institution continues serving a wide area from Glendale to West Covina.
   

• Thienes Finishes Third Overall in 2026 VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Championship (speedwaymedia.com) — A Monrovia-based release highlights Forte Racing's strong close to the 2026 IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge season, with driver Brian Thienes securing third in the overall LMP3 championship after a tense finale at Road Atlanta. Team leaders praise both Thienes and teammate Jon Hirshberg while outlining plans and optimism for testing and the 2027 season.
   

📸 Around Monrovia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Monrovia Reads Van at Canyon Early Learning Center →
  Monrovia
  11:15 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• 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
Tuesday October 6
• Baby Storytime →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  10:00 am
• Monrovia Reads Van at Clifton MS →
  Monrovia CA
  12:15 pm
• Barks and Books →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  4:00 pm
• Literacy Word Workshop →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  6:00 pm
• October Adult Craft →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Storytime →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  10:00 am
• Monrovia Reads Van at Monrovia HS →
  Monrovia CA
  11:45 am
• LEGO Free Play →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  2:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Live Music Dance Social →
  Dance Around The Clock Monrovia, 314 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fishing bear….
  We have about a thousand fish in this reservoir (Nextdoor Alta Vista)

• Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Monrovia. Apply here.
• Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1465101-8) in Arcadia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Duarte

• Your Design, Our Windows and Doors (comstocksmag.com)
• 81-year-old man goes missing in Duarte - Hey SoCal. Change is our intention. (heysocal.com)
• Fast-Track Surgery Protocol Gets Stomach Cancer Patients Home in Days, (scienmag.com)

Arcadia

• Prepared Childbirth Class Series (keckmedicine.org)
• Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley, Oct. 2-10 (sgvtribune.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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