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🌱 Patch AM: Where Saint Mark’s School staff are gathering for the new year in Pasadena
Also, don't miss Saturday Afternoon Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments on the Pasadena Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Where Saint Mark's School staff are gathering for the new year in Pasadena
- Ready for a Rod Stewart singalong night in Old Town Pasadena?
Also on today's calendar: Saturday Afternoon Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 97 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 100, low: 73.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Saint Mark's School Faculty and Staff Reunite for the New School Year (pasadenanow.com) — Saint Mark's School faculty and staff have reunited to prepare for the new academic year, with several new educators joining the community. The school is currently operating at a temporary campus at 1505 E. Howard St. in Pasadena while maintaining its main Altadena identity and welcoming families back for a fresh year of learning.
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• NO. 1 Rod Stewart Tribute FOREVER ROD! Pasadena, CA (feverup.com) — Pasadena rock fans can catch the "Forever Rod" Rod Stewart tribute live at Hawg Heaven BBQ & Gastro Pub in Old Town on Saturday, August 29. The dinner-show promises big hits, multiple costume changes, and guaranteed table seating, but space is limited so advance tickets are recommended.
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📸 Around Pasadena
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pasadena
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- Saturday Afternoon Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments →
AC Hotel Pasadena, 19 S Madison Ave, Pasadena
2:00 pm - Finance Committee Meeting
City of Pasedena NW Programs City Hall - Council Chamber Room S249, 100 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
4:00 pm - City Council Meeting
City of Pasedena NW Programs City Hall - Council Chamber Room S249, 100 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
6:00 pm - Pasadena Farmer's Market
City of Pasedena NW Programs Villa Parke, 363 E Villa, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
8:30 am - Techer Live: JPL and the Search for Life Beyond Earth →
Zoom
12:00 pm - Closed Session Board of Education Meeting (Start time TBD)
San Marino Unified 1665 West Dr, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
5:00 pm - Thursday Fun Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments →
Kulturas, 187 N Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena
7:00 pm - Women Empowered Free Intro Class →
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena, 75 W Walnut St, Pasadena
11:30 am - Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute →
The Buccaneer, 70 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
8:30 pm - Gracie Bullyproof Back To School Open House →
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena, 75 W Walnut St, Pasadena
1:00 pm - FREE Jiu-Jitsu Intro Class in Pasadena | No Experience Needed →
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Pasadena, 75 W Walnut St, Pasadena
7:30 pm - 2026 Los Angeles County Women's Leadership Conference →
Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena
8:00 am
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 5
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Toby needs an adopter or foster by 4 pm TODAY Thursday 8/20!!
Please step up if you can help to save a life. He's a beautiful dog. (Nextdoor Peppergate) - This cat has been coming to our backyard for about a week, and it has seemed to be hungry, so we gave it the little tuna that we had in the house, along with water.
Is this anybodies cat? We're hoping to find out if it's being cared for. We live on Casa Grande between Altadena drive and Martello. (Nextdoor NE Pasadena)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Pasadena. Apply here.
- Pasadena City College posted a job opening for Adjunct Photography Instructor Pool in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pasadena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Altadena
- Altadena's Five Acres Tees Up for Its Next 100 Years (pasadenanow.com)
- Altadena Arts Magnet students return to campus after parents battle with district over safety measures (dailynews.com)
- Altadena Residents Haunted By Flock Cameras Installed After Deadly Fire ~ L.A. TACO (lataco.com)
San Marino
- San Marino Rotary Club President Rolls Out the Welcome Mat (outlooknewspapers.com)
- New Service Request System Coming Soon (outlooknewspapers.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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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