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Spotted on the South Pasadena calendar: Ecos de España: Spanish Classical & Flamenco Music & Dance

Good morning South Pasadena! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will you get SPUSD's emergency alert during Thursday's ShakeOut drill?
Also on today's calendar: Dia De Los Muertos and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 67, low: 55.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SPUSD to Participate in Great California ShakeOut on Oct. 15 (southpasadenan.com) — South Pasadena Unified students and staff will join the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 15, including an emergency ParentSquare notification test that parents should watch for. The district is using the drill to reinforce earthquake, fire, and lockdown procedures developed with South Pasadena police and fire, and encourages families to review safety plans at home as well.
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📸 Around South Pasadena
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena
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★ Featured events ★
- Ecos de España: Spanish Classical & Flamenco Music & Dance →
1100 Oxley Street, South Pasadena
6:00 pm
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- South Pasadena Farmers Market →
South Pasadena Farmers' Market, 913 Meridian Avenue, South Pasadena
4:00 pm - Jodi Siegel at Visionarium →
Visionarium Live Italian, 1020 Mission Street, South Pasadena
6:30 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 - Jodi Siegel at Visionarium with Greg Poree on guitar and Gabe Davis on upright bass →
Visionarium Live Italian, 1020 Mission Street, South Pasadena
6:30 pm - Jodi Siegel at Visionarium Live Italian →
Visionarium Live Italian, 1020 Mission Street, South Pasadena
6:30 pm - Mom's Night Out: Paint, Sip & Groove ... 90's Edition! →
SPLAT – Action Art Studio, 1020 Mission Street, Ste J, South Pasadena
6:30 pm - Moms Night Out: 90s Paint, Sip & Dance in South Pasadena →
1020 Mission Street ste j, South Pasadena
7:00 pm - Broadway on Mission: A Musical Theater Open Mic →
Jeweled Universe, 1017 Mission St, Unit B, South Pasadena
7:30 pm - Nature Park Volunteer Day →
100 block of Pasadena Avenue, South Pasadena
9:00 am - Sages & Scholars Conference →
1126 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena
9:00 am - Dia De Los Muertos →
301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena
4:00 pm
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sargent & Lundy, LLC posted a job opening for Transmission & Distribution Engineer Intern - Grid (Summer 2027) in Pasadena. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Beauty Sales Consultant in Glendale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Pasadena here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- California High School Football Final Scores (newsbreak.com)
San Marino
- Should You Put Your Books in the Freezer? (nytimes.com)
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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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