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Good day Claremont! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pitzer plans carnival-style World Mental Health Day event on campus
  • Who's Claremont facing under the Friday night lights this week?
  • How a new grant could reshape cancer recovery workouts in Claremont.

Also on today's calendar: Dyslexia Simulation Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Record-tying temperatures, temps: high: 100, low: 72.
  • Thursday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• World Mental Health Day Observed At Pitzer College In Claremont On Friday (patch.com) — Claremont residents and Pitzer College students are invited to a World Mental Health Day celebration on campus this Friday, featuring a carnival, petting zoo, snacks, and activities like stigma plate smashing. The event at the Pitzer Mounds aims to build community support and awareness around mental health as part of the annual Oct. 10 observance.
   

• IE Varsity's Week 7 high school football schedule, Oct. 8-10 (modbee.com) — Claremont football fans can circle Friday, Oct. 9, when Chino visits Claremont for a 7 p.m. matchup as part of a packed Week 7 Inland high school schedule. The list covers dozens of league and nonleague games across the region, with dates, opponents, and locations so you can plan which local teams to support.
   

• 2027 Grants Will Expand Access to Exercise Programs for People Affected by Cancer (healthandfitness.org) — People in Claremont affected by cancer may soon see more tailored exercise support, as The Claremont Club is one of ten U.S. fitness centers receiving a 2027 grant to expand exercise-oncology programs. The funding will train staff in cancer-specific fitness and grow programs that help patients and survivors safely stay active during and after treatment.
   

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  • Glendora Pumpkin Festival Returns To Celebrate Its 33rd Year On Oct. 17 (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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