🌱 Which beloved Coward play is lighting up Topanga’s outdoor stage?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which beloved Coward play is lighting up Topanga's outdoor stage?
• How a deadly 118 crash near Topanga snarled the morning commute

Also on today's calendar: West Valley IRL: Curated Connection Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Growing Old with Wit and Wisdom (splashmags.com) — Topanga's own Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is staging Noel Coward's "Waiting in the Wings," a witty, poignant look at aging actresses living together in a charity home. Performances run on select dates through October 3 at the canyon amphitheater on Topanga Canyon Boulevard, with a large ensemble cast and ticket options ranging from free for young children to pay-what-you-will.
   

• 1 Dead, 2 Injured in Rollover Crash on 118 Freeway in Chatsworth (mynewsla.com) — A fatal rollover crash early Monday on the westbound 118 near Topanga Canyon Boulevard left one person dead, two injured, and most lanes closed during the morning commute. Only the carpool lane stayed open as traffic backed up to Porter Ranch Drive, and drivers were urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
   

📸 Around Topanga

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Topanga

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 15
• West Valley IRL: Curated Connection Event →
  Chubby Social, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Touch A Truck - Families join us to see and explore utility vehicles & more... →
  Encino Farmers Market, 17400 Victory Blvd, Los Angeles
  8:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Salute to Firefighters Festival 2026 →
  Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367,
  9:00 am
• Salute to Firefighters Festival 2026 →
  Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Watercolor Wednesdays in Topanga Canyon →
  Inn of the Seventh Ray, 128 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga
• Qigong for Seniors →
  Topanga CA
  2:00 pm
• Topanga Town Council Mtg →
  Topanga CA
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Canyon Sages: Chair Yoga →
  Topanga CA
  11:00 am
Friday September 18
• Topanga Farmer's Market →
  Topanga Community Center, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga
  9:00 am
• Topanga Farmer's Market →
  Topanga CA
  9:00 am
• Romeo and Juliet →
  Topanga CA
  7:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• Suzuki Square Dance + Fall Festival Benefit Concert + Silent Auction! →
  Forest Lawn, 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• looking for part time assistant-- typing;
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• Xcite Automotive posted a job opening for Automotive Photographer in Santa Monica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Topanga here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Hidden Hills

• Barbara Corcoran Says Kylie Jenner's 6-Year Home Build Is 'Not Worth It' and Her Own $16M Penthouse Is 'Much Nicer' (beaumontenterprise.com)
• Kylie Jenner Sells Her Hidden Hills Mansion for $15.3 Million (elledecor.com)

Malibu

• Las Virgenes Road To Be Closed All Day Monday After Water Main Break (patch.com)
• Kelvin Wave Racing Toward CA Expected To Raise Sea Levels Along Battered Malibu Coast (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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