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And on the Monrovia Patch calendar - Opening Day of School: Elementary and Middle Schools

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Good morning Monrovia! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Monrovia High ranks in this season's SGV football Top 30

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 101 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 99, low: 71.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SGV football Top 30 rankings: Bishop Amat, Damien, La Habra own top spots (sgvtribune.com) — Monrovia High's football team lands at No. 23 in new San Gabriel Valley rankings, giving local fans an early sense of how the Wildcats stack up this season. The list highlights powerhouse programs like Bishop Amat, Damien, and La Habra, plus key returning players and opening-week matchups that set the tone for the fall.
   

📸 Around Monrovia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia

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    Thursday August 20
  • Opening Day of School: Elementary and Middle Schools
    Rancho Learning Center Arcadia, CA 91006
  • Plymouth Back to School Night
    Monrovia Unified Plymouth Elementary School, 1300 Boley St, Monrovia, CA 91016
    6:00 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • Coffee with the Counselor & PTA
    Plymouth Elementary School Monrovia, CA 91016
    8:15 am
    • 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

📣 Monrovia Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • Coffee with the principal
    Bradoaks Elementary School 930 E Lemon Ave Monrovia CA 91016 Un
    8:15 am
  • Hawk Day & Back to School Event
    Highland Oaks Elementary School Arcadia, CA 91006
    8:30 am
  • Discover Your Passion
    Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
    1:30 pm
  • Volleyball, Girls VR vs El Rancho
    El Monte High El Monte, CA 91731
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hi there!
    We recently lost our cat Mika. She ventured out and hasn't come back for a couple days, which isn't like her. If you happen to see her, please let us… (Nextdoor Grand Ave)
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🗞 Nearby News

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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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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