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And on the South Pasadena Patch calendar - The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17
Hello again South Pasadena! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can South Pasadena snap Crescenta Valley's four-game volleyball win streak?
- Why LA advocates say traffic deaths demand an emergency declaration now
Also on today's calendar: The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
- Saturday: Sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Volleyball Recap: Crescenta Valley Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Victory (maxpreps.com) — South Pasadena's volleyball team is next up for a hot Crescenta Valley squad, which rides a four-game win streak into Wednesday's 5:45 p.m. matchup. After edging La Cañada in a tight five-setter, Crescenta Valley will try to extend its strong 12-4 season record against a familiar local rival. 
• LA traffic safety advocates call for state of emergency over traffic deaths (presstelegram.com) — A Los Angeles traffic-safety coalition is urging city leaders to declare a state of emergency over rising traffic deaths, saying Vision Zero goals have not been met. One grieving mother described how her son was killed after leaving work in South Pasadena, using his story to press for faster safety improvements and automated speed enforcement.
📸 Around South Pasadena
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena
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★ Featured events ★
- The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 →
The Melt, 2020 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- Broadway on Mission: A Musical Theater Open Mic →
Jeweled Universe, 1017 Mission St, Unit B, South Pasadena
7:30 pm - Micro-forest Monitoring Workshop →
100 Pasadena Avenue, South Pasadena - South Pasadena Farmers Market →
South Pasadena Farmers' Market, 913 Meridian Avenue, South Pasadena
4:00 pm - Open Mic on Mission: A Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Hosted by Diana March →
Jeweled Universe, 1017 Mission St, Unit B, South Pasadena
6:30 pm - Back 2 School Poetry Workshop →
1012 Mission Street, South Pasadena - Broadway on Mission: A Musical Theater Open Mic →
Jeweled Universe, 1017 Mission St, Unit B, South Pasadena
7:30 pm - Habitat Restoration with One Arroyo →
221 San Pascual Ave, South Pasadena - Queers in Media Game Night →
1012 Mission Street, South Pasadena
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Wednesday September 30
📣 South Pasadena Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SCCM: Infant Massage Class →
Southern California Children's Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
10:00 am - KEH Trade-In and Buying Event - Pasadena →
Samy's Camera, 1759 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
10:00 am - Samy's Camera 50th Anniversary Event - Pasadena →
Samy's Camera, 1759 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
10:00 am - Farmers' Market →
Barnes Park, 350 S. McPherrin Avenue, Monterey Park
4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Overnight Crew Member in Alhambra. Apply here.
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Cashier Team Member (Front End Service) - Part Time in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Pasadena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alhambra
- Harvest Fair Celebrates 60 Years of Alhambra History (coloradoboulevard.net)
- First Tee – Greater Pasadena Marks 20 Years of Youth Golf From Its Brookside Home (pasadenanow.com)
- League of Legends x Chi Cha San Chen (leagueoflegends.com)
San Marino
- Girls' Flag Football: San Marino Rebounds With League Win Over Gabrielino (outlooknewspapers.com)
Pasadena
- The National Register Protects Mary See's Pasadena House. Its Paperwork Never Mentions Her (pasadenanow.com)
- Pasadena Transit to Offer Free Rides on California Clean Air Day (coloradoboulevard.net)
Ok South 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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