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Hey there, Pasadena! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning to attend Pasadena's free T1D Community Summit this November?
  • Don't miss Pasadena's first look at the new Route 66 stamp
  • How Pasadena's JPL is steering Curiosity to Mars' mysterious cliffs

Also on today's calendar: Art Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 69.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Breakthrough T1D Greater Los Angeles October Newsletter (breakthrought1d.org) — Pasadena will host two major Breakthrough T1D gatherings, including a March 2027 Walk at the Rose Bowl and a free Community Summit on November 15 at the Pasadena Convention Center. Local families affected by type 1 diabetes can learn about the latest research, technology, and mental health resources, attend breakout sessions, and connect with others while also exploring future advocacy and fundraising opportunities.
   

• USPS to Unveil Route 66 Forever Stamp in Pasadena (mynewsla.com) — Pasadena residents can see the new Route 66 Forever stamp unveiled this Sunday at the Pasadena Museum of History, where admission is free and a special commemorative postmark will be offered. The Pasadena Post Office will keep that postmark available for 30 days, and locals can also request it by mail, making it easy to mark the highway's centennial with a hometown connection.
   

• NASA Curiosity Rover Captures Dawn Panorama of Mars Cliffs (worldstockmarket.net) — Pasadena's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is guiding NASA's Curiosity rover as it captures a striking dawn panorama of wind-carved cliffs on Mars, marking the mission's highest elevation yet. The new images and upcoming route toward unusual yardang formations will help scientists better understand ancient water, volcanic ash deposits, and long-term climate change on the Red Planet.
   

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  • Looking for lawn sprinler control person, a person you have had work done on your own lawn sprinkler system, are very satisfied with the work done and can recommend them to other neighbors who want quality workmanship.
    The sprinkler system works but for some unknown reason no longer functions. Thank you for taking the time to send me their name. Bob (Nextdoor Madison Heights Pasadena)
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    He is fixed, clipped ear, friendly stray on the Cordova and Euclid block in Pasadena. We've been feeding him for almost a year. If you've seen him… (Nextdoor Downtown-Euclid/Los Robles)
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🗞 Nearby News

Altadena

  • Wary Altadena residents question influx of Flock cameras post Eaton fire (pasadenastarnews.com)
  • LA fire survivors launch campaign to address contaminants in standing homes (pasadenastarnews.com)
  • New California law aims to stop 'predatory' developers from moving in on wildfire-ravaged community (lookout.co)

San Marino

Arcadia

  • Sustainability In The Spotlight At 'Compostpalooza' In Arcadia On Saturday (patch.com)
  • Santa Anita Park Brews Up Fun With Oktoberfest Returning Oct. 10 (patch.com)

Ok Pasadena! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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