🌱 How a Glendale-connected artist turns books into powerful community art

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Glendale-connected artist turns books into powerful community art

Also on today's calendar: Party on Purpose: Book Launch and Party of the Decade and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Low clouds breaking, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Spotty drizzle in the morning, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
• Thursday: Morning mist; clouds breaking, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Meet Debra Disman (boldjourney.com) — Glendale readers may recognize Debra Disman from her artists’ book published through ReflectSpace Gallery/Glendale Library Arts and Culture, where her work explores trauma, sanctuary, and creativity. In this in-depth interview, the Los Angeles-based artist talks about generosity, daily studio practice, and the challenges of balancing time, wellbeing, and community-focused art projects across local libraries and museums.
   

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📸 Around Glendale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glendale

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday May 27

• Open Mic Comedy Wednesdays →
  The Glendale Room, 127 N Artsakh Ave, Glendale
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday May 27

• Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Film Screening: F1 (2025)
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  3:00 pm
• Computer Classes
  Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
  3:00 pm
• Andres Cepeda →
  Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale
  8:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Party on Purpose: Book Launch and Party of the Decade →
  North Figueroa Bookshop, 6040 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 26

• Free Memorial Day Concerts →
  Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W Olive Ave, Burbank
  10:00 am
• Adaptive Arts
  Montrose Library -
  11:00 am
• Literacy Class (Intermediate to Advanced Levels)
  Montrose Library -
  11:00 am
• Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
  Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
  12:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Today, we honor the men and women who died for our freedom.
  From all of us at Aricares Alliance, we’re sending love and support to every family that carries that loss every day. #MemorialDay #CaregiverSupport… (Nextdoor Grandview)
• I've known Dr.
  Quan for years. You can't find a better vet. She is meticulous about details and will expect you to take care of your pet. Right now she is the… (Nextdoor Verdugo Woodlands)

• Keck Medicine of USC posted a job opening for Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech - 6th Floor Med Surg/Telemetry - Per Diem 12 Hour Night Shift (Union) in Glendale. Apply here.
• Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time in Glendale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glendale here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Burbank

• MyBurbank's Best Middle Eastern Cuisine: Cafe Elegante (myburbank.com)
• Stories and Music About Moms and Motherhood to Benefit Family Service Agency on May 31 (myburbank.com)
• Is a Pawn Shop Opening in WeHo? GoldUnion Coming Soon to West Hollywood (wehotimes.com)

Pasadena

• Nonprofit to host Pasadena, El Monte open houses with focus on mental health (pasadenastarnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)
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