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🌱 What’s new at San Gabriel’s Dumpling and Beer Festival this Friday?
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In today's newsletter:
- What's new at San Gabriel's Dumpling and Beer Festival this Friday?
- Ready for dumplings and beer in San Gabriel's Mission District?
- Which San Gabriel educator just earned a top regional honor?
Also on today's calendar: Toots McApplesauce: Only Slightly Misbehaving and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot with sunshine, temps: high: 95, low: 74.
- Saturday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 102 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• San Gabriel's Dumpling and Beer Festival Returns for Its 11th Year (coloradoboulevard.net) — San Gabriel residents can head to the Mission District on October 2 for the city's 11th Annual Dumpling and Beer Festival, which is free to attend. Expect thousands of visitors, a new Dumpling Bowl competition, local and regional food vendors, craft beer, family activities, and a themed 'Journey Through Asia' experience from Delta Air Lines. 
• Fun things to do in SoCal: Oct. 1–7 - Hey SoCal. Change is our intention. (heysocal.com) — San Gabriel's Dumpling & Beer Fest takes over the Historic Mission District on Oct. 2, offering free admission to an evening of dumplings, craft beer, live music and local vendors. It's one of many SoCal happenings this week, but stands out as a walkable, food‑focused celebration right in the heart of San Gabriel for neighbors to enjoy together.
• Fong Honors Educators and School Leaders Across the San Gabriel Valley (coloradoboulevard.net) — San Gabriel educators and schools are among those honored by Assemblymember Mike Fong's 2026 Outstanding Educator Awards, which recognize standout teachers and principals across Assembly District 49. Local honorees include staff from Roosevelt Elementary and San Gabriel Unified, highlighting the strong impact of neighborhood schools on student success throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
📸 Around San Gabriel
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Gabriel
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★ Featured events ★
- Samueli Academy at San Gabriel Academy →
San Gabriel Academy, 8827 E Broadway, San Gabriel
5:15 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- City of San Gabriel Dumpling & Beer Fest →
320 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel
6:00 pm - SGHS Theatre Presents: Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE
San Gabriel High School, 801 S Ramona St, San Gabriel
6:00 pm - City of San Gabriel's Dumpling & Beer Fest 2026
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel
6:00 pm - CardSwap →
San Gabriel Sheraton, San Gabriel - San Gabriel Farmers Market →
309 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel
9:00 am - Calvary Chapel at San Gabriel Academy →
San Gabriel Academy, 8827 E Broadway, San Gabriel
8:30 pm - EIC Community Conversations (Emery Park School)
Emery Park Elementary School, 2821 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra
5:00 pm - Toots McApplesauce: Only Slightly Misbehaving →
Visionarium Live Italian, 1020 Mission St, South Pasadena
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Friday October 9
📣 San Gabriel Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- LA Citizenship Clinics (in-person: Mandarin) →
Alhambra Library, 101 S. 1st St., Alhambra
10:00 am - Free Digital Skills Training Sessions at Alhambra Library →
101 S 1st St, Alhambra
12:00 pm - Frosh Boys Football: Arroyo Vs. Arcadia @ Arroyo ( 4pm) (BB)
Arroyo High El Monte, CA 91732
4:00 pm - SGHS Theatre Presents: Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE
San Gabriel High School, 801 S Ramona St, San Gabriel
4:30 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Alhambra. Apply here.
- UFC Gym posted a job opening for Front Desk Opener in Alhambra. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Gabriel here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Marino
- Girls' Flag Football: San Marino Routs South Pasadena in First Rivalry Matchup (outlooknewspapers.com)
- San Marino High School Holds Another Successful Club Rush (pasadenanow.com)
- Pasadena Preschools Among Nearly 20 Meeting Families at Oct. 10 Preschool Fair (pasadenanow.com)
Alhambra
- Howard Anderson 'Andy' Bowles (losaltosonline.com)
Ok San Gabriel! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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