🌱 Patch AM: How Sierra Madre’s former mayor became a statewide “Legislator of the Year”

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In today's newsletter:

• How Sierra Madre's former mayor became a statewide "Legislator of the Year"

Also on today's calendar: Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 97, low: 68.
• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ANCA-WR to Honor Assemblymember John Harabedian as 'Legislator of the Year' at 2026 Annual Gala Banquet (oragark.com) — Sierra Madre residents may be interested to know that their former mayor and current Assemblymember, John Harabedian, will be honored as "Legislator of the Year" by the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region this October in Los Angeles. The piece traces his roots in Sierra Madre, his service on the City Council and as mayor, and his growing statewide role championing Armenian-American issues and human rights.
   

📸 Around Sierra Madre

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sierra Madre

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Our Name Is Jonas Weezer Tribute →
  The Buccaneer, 70 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
  8:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• Babatunde Blends Hip Hop and Opera →
  Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Dancing Storytellers Bring Indian Myths to Life in Family-Friendly Program →
  Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
  11:00 am
Friday September 4
• Yu&Sung Duo Presents Chamber Music Concert →
  Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Jazz Keyboardist Brandon Coleman →
  Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
  8:00 pm
• Jazz Keyboardist Brandon Coleman at Sierra Madre Playhouse →
  Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Indian Classical Dancer Rukhmani Mehta Appears at Sierra Madre Playhouse →
  Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Adult ESL Classes
  Shirpser Elementary El Monte, CA 91731
  8:15 am
• Water Polo Kick Off Event
  San Marino High San Marino, CA 91108
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball, Girls VR vs Garey
  El Monte High El Monte, CA 91731
  5:15 pm
• TK Ice Cream Social
  Camino Grove Elementary School TK and Kindergarten Playground
  5:30 pm
• Movie Night @ Memorial Park
  Sierra Madre Elementary School Pasadena, CA 91101
  6:30 pm
• Interactive Comedy in Arcadia | New Joke City featured in Netflix Is a Joke →
  Astronaut City Comedy Club and Karaoke Bar, 1037 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Yogurtland posted a job opening for Store Associate in Arcadia. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Arcadia

• SGV football: Previews, predictions for Friday's Week 1 games (sgvtribune.com)
• Foothill Gold Line E-News Update – August 2026 Community and Project Updates (govdelivery.com)
• Weekend Roundup: LA Weekend Events & Things to Do August 27-30 (socalpulse.com)

Monrovia

• Monrovia Police: Shoplifter caught with goods; Online car deal is a fraud; Pursuit of stolen delivery vehicle ended for public safety; Gun found in abandoned bag; Etc. (monrovianow.com)
• Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2026: A Preview Of 16 Exceptional Wild Animal Photographs (forbes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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