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Also on today's calendar: Toots McApplesauce: Only Slightly Misbehaving and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. South Pasadena Boo Bash 2026: Family Halloween Fun (southpasadenan.com) — South Pasadena families are invited to the City's annual Boo Bash on Friday, October 23 at Orange Grove Park, featuring games, inflatables, food trucks, and a live DJ. With costume contests for kids, families, and even pets throughout the evening, residents can enjoy a free, festive Halloween night close to home.
2. The Art of Community: South Pasadena Celebrates 'Italian Wannabe' Premiere & SPARC Fall Events (southpasadenan.com) — South Pasadena residents can look forward to November screenings and celebrations around the locally rooted documentary "Italian Wannabe," including a free community showing and Q&A at South Pasadena High School. SPARC is also hosting the "A World in Ink" exhibition and receptions at its Fremont Avenue gallery, inviting neighbors to explore local art and even create their own ink pieces on-site.
3. Color Day brings out school spirit and unity at South Pasadena High (pasadenastarnews.com) — South Pasadena High School students, staff, and administrators recently filled campus with orange-and-black costumes for the annual Color Day celebration. The event, described as the school's biggest spirit day, encouraged Tigers to show pride, collaborate on creative outfits, and build a stronger sense of unity within the South Pasadena school community.
4. LA Council to Review New Police License Plate Camera Contracts (mynewsla.com) — Los Angeles City Council members are moving to review a massive new Axon contract that would expand license plate and body-camera technology, citing privacy and civil liberties concerns. For South Pasadena residents, it's notable that your city is highlighted among California communities that have already cut ties with Flock over similar worries about data sharing and surveillance impacts.
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