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In today's newsletter:

• How will South Pasadena's new flag team stack up against San Marino?

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Near-record heat, temps: high: 101, low: 73.
• Tuesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Girls' Flag Football: South Pasadena Ready for New Challenge (outlooknewspapers.com) — San Marino High's established girls' flag football program is a key rival as South Pasadena launches its inaugural team in the new Arroyo League. Coach Jade Richard-Craven is building a competitive squad to face seasoned programs like San Marino, La Cañada, and others, emphasizing growth, discipline, and fun ahead of their Sept. 9 opener.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Marino

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Tuesday August 25
• Closed Session Board of Education Meeting (Start time TBD)
  San Marino Unified 1665 West Dr, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
  5:00 pm
• Open Session Board of Education Meeting
  San Marino Unified 1665 West Dr, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
  7:00 pm
• PTA Virtual
  Jackson STEM Dual Language Magnet Academy Pasadena, CA 91101
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 11:30 am
  Altadena Arts Magnet Pasadena, CA 91101
• Back to School Night 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  Altadena Arts Magnet Pasadena, CA 91101
• Early Dismissal - Back To School Night
  Don Benito Fundamental School Pasadena, CA 91101
  8:45 am
• Blaze Dineout
  Hamilton Elementary School Pasadena, CA 91101
  4:00 pm
• Back to School Night
  Longfellow Elementary School Pasadena, CA 91101
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23
• ⛔ SEZ iCal IS CLOSED
  Los Angeles Chargers Football https://www.southendzone.com/
  12:00 pm
• Brian Kiley Live in Arcadia, CA | San Gabriel Valley Comedy Festival 2026 →
  Astronaut City Comedy Club and Karaoke Bar, 1037 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia
  7:00 pm
• Tony Vinh Live in Arcadia | San Gabriel Valley Comedy Festival 2026 →
  Astronaut City Comedy Club and Karaoke Bar, 1037 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia
  9:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Late Start Schedule (schoolwide)
  Rosemead High Rosemead, CA 91770
  7:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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• Ginger and Turmeric
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🗞 Nearby News

San Gabriel

• 9 Family-Owned Italian Delis In California You Have To Visit (takingthekids.com)
• Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Aug. 21-29 (sgvtribune.com)
• Sophomore QB leads Damien football over Aquinas (sgvtribune.com)

South Pasadena

• Crafting a Safer, Connected Future with a Unified Mobility & Safety Plan (southpasadenan.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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