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Hello Arcadia! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Halloween dog fundraiser brings costumes and craft beer to Arcadia
  • Want free pickleball, wellness checks, and coaching in Arcadia?
  • When you can get a free blood pressure check in Arcadia

Also on today's calendar: Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble presents "A Saintly and Sinful Concert" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Mainly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Barks & Boos Fundraiser In Arcadia To Benefit Pasadena Humane And Arboretum Foundation (patch.com) — Arcadia dog lovers can head to the Los Angeles County Arboretum this Saturday for Barks & Boos, a Halloween-themed fundraiser supporting Pasadena Humane and the Arboretum Foundation. The event features adoptable pets, food trucks, local craft beer, dog portraits, an agility course, and a costume contest for leashed pups and their owners.
   

2. Rally Together: A Community Pickleball Event (In-person) (keckmedicine.org) — USC Arcadia Hospital is hosting a free Rally Together pickleball event at iPickle Arcadia on South Santa Anita Avenue, inviting players of all levels to join. Arcadia residents can enjoy coaching, provided equipment, wellness checks, and dietitian consultations while connecting with neighbors and local health partners in an afternoon focused on fun and preventive care.
   

3. Arcadia – Free Blood Pressure Screenings (keckmedicine.org) — Free monthly blood pressure screenings at the Arcadia Community Center give you a quick way to check your numbers and get basic heart-health education without an appointment. Adults from Arcadia and nearby neighborhoods can simply walk in at 365 Campus Drive, learn about hypertension risks, and find out when to follow up with a healthcare provider or USC Arcadia Hospital services.
   

4. Cheapest gas stations in Los Angeles (newsbreak.com) — Drivers in Arcadia can currently find one of the region's cheaper gas options at Conserv Fuel on West Huntington Drive, listed at $5.85 for regular. The roundup compares that Arcadia price with other low-cost stations across Los Angeles, Covina, Fullerton, and Huntington Beach, helping you decide whether it's worth the drive to fill up.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Oscar is a 5‑year‑old, 22‑pound sweetheart with a gentle heart, but he's still learning that people can be safe.
    He's afraid of new faces and won't "show" well at first meetings. He's not the dog who runs up for instant cuddles — he's the dog who watches… (Nextdoor Hope)
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    Found this very friendly dog at woodruff and golden west at around 630 pm. Confirmed he is not microchipped but seems too comfortable with people to… (Nextdoor Hope)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(07792) - 348 W. Huntington Dr. in Monrovia. Apply here.
  • Raising Cane's posted a job opening for Cashier in Baldwin Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcadia here.

Ok Arcadia! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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