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🌱 Patch AM: Free Carnival of the Animals concert coming to the Arboretum
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Hello Arcadia! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Free Carnival of the Animals concert coming to the Arboretum
- Can Arcadia upset La Cañada after Crescenta Valley's thriller?
Also on today's calendar: Here to Serve's "Take a Bite Out of Cancer" Fall Fundraiser and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Tony nominee Dorian Harewood narrates a musical menagerie at the Arboretum (localnewspasadena.com) — Families in Arcadia can enjoy a free performance of Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals at Ayres Hall in the Los Angeles County Arboretum on Sunday, October 4. Narrated by Tony-nominated actor Dorian Harewood and featuring local musicians, the concert welcomes all ages, with entry through Gate 2 and no garden admission required for the music event. 
• Volleyball Recap: Crescenta Valley Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Victory (maxpreps.com) — Crescenta Valley's girls volleyball team edged La Cañada in a tight five-set match, extending their win streak to four. For Arcadia residents, the key news is that La Cañada now faces Arcadia High at 4 p.m. Thursday in league play, giving local fans a timely chance to support their team.
📸 Around Arcadia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arcadia
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★ Featured events ★
- Taste of Arcadia →
Arcadia
2:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Good Sleep for Emotional Wellbeing for Older Adults
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
1:00 pm - Fall Family Night
Plymouth Elementary School Monrovia, CA 91016
6:00 pm - Little Artists
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
11:00 am - Mental Health Presentation - Thriving at Every Age @ Rio Hondo RM
Rio Hondo Elementary School, 11425 Wildflower Rd, Arcadia
8:30 am - Smarty Pants Storytime
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
12:00 pm - Baby Storytime
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
10:30 am - Sales/Training/Techniques for the Modern World →
Samuel Training Room, 12389 Lower Azusa Rd, Arcadia
8:00 am - Big Butter Jazz Band →
Arcadia Elks Lodge, 27 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia
1:00 pm - 626 Peacock at Astronaut City →
Astronaut City, Arcadia
7:30 pm - 626 Peacock at Astronaut City - Arcadia, CA →
Astronaut City, Arcadia
7:30 pm - Here to Serve's "Take a Bite Out of Cancer" Fall Fundraiser →
365 Campus Dr, Arcadia
5:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
Found on September 15, 2026 in San Marino, CA 91108 near El Molino and Winthrop Rd Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Holly Avenue Santa Anita)
- Nordstrom posted a job opening for Beauty Sales - La Prairie - Santa Anita in Arcadia. Apply here.
- City of Monrovia California posted a job opening for Police Officer (Recruit/Entry-Level) in Monrovia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcadia here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Firefighters reunite with dog they rescued from Pasadena house fire (cbsnews.com)
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Monrovia
- The Laurel Foundation Launches THE ART OF_ Online Auction to Benefit Programs for LGBTQ+ Youth and Families (citywatchla.com)
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- Michael E. Gertner (technologyreview.com)
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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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