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Glendale, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Glendale! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Want to see a 70mm blockbuster inside Glendale’s 100-year-old movie palace?
- How a freeway shutdown in Glendale turned a kitten into “Shadow”
- How a Glendale tournament win reflects one coach’s remarkable comeback
Also on today's calendar: PrestonPlayz Premiere and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you stop your bagel from running away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 91, low: 67.
- Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Historic Alex Theatre in Glendale plays first feature film in more than 30 years (abc7.com) — Downtown Glendale’s historic Alex Theatre is back to showing first-run movies, with Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” playing in 70mm through August 6. After decades focused on live events, the venue has invested in new projection and sound to revive its movie-house roots. Locals can now experience a major studio film in a restored, century-old Glendale landmark. 
2. Glendale freeway kitten rescued by CHP officer gets a new home and enjoys car rides (cbsnews.com) — A California Highway Patrol officer halted traffic on the 2 Freeway in Glendale to rescue a gray kitten stranded on the center median, leading to a delicate undercarriage extraction. The cat, first dubbed Chip, was taken to Pasadena Humane, where a staffer adopted him, renamed him Shadow, and now takes him on car rides as he settles into his new home.
3. ‘Baseball saved my life,' says Encino Little League coach Brandon Sonnier (fresnobee.com) — Encino Little League coach Brandon Sonnier, who lost his right leg after a 2019 on-set accident, is leading his 12-and-under All-Stars after they clinched the California District 2 title in Glendale. Coaching helped him rebuild his life, and he now mentors young players, including his son, with a focus on resilience, commitment, and joy in the game.
4. More Than $400K In Stolen Cargo Recovered In Valencia, Four Glendale Men Arrested (hometownstation.com) — Four men from Glendale were arrested after deputies recovered more than $400,000 in stolen cargo from trucks in Valencia, according to sheriff’s officials. The suspects, all in their late 30s to 40s, were detained at the scene and later released pending the investigation. Authorities say two Penske box trucks were packed with stolen merchandise tracked from a semi-truck trailer.
📸 Around Glendale
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Upcoming Events in
Glendale
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★ Featured events ★
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Summer Concert in the Park →
Verdugo Park, 1621 Canada Blvd, Glendale
6:30 pm
Wednesday July 22
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Other local events
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PrestonPlayz Premiere →
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, 128 N Artsakh Ave, Glendale
7:00 pm -
The Jazz Wave Presents: Grant Heineman Live at The Famous (Glendale, CA) →
The Famous Bar, 154 S Brand Blvd, Glendale
8:30 pm -
Comedy Cookies Presents: That Comedy Dough! →
The Glendale Room, 127 N Artsakh Ave, Glendale
8:00 pm -
The Full Monty →
Nocturne Theatre, 324 N Orange St, Glendale
2:00 pm -
The Jazz Wave Presents: Izaak Weatherwax Live at The Famous (Glendale, CA) →
The Famous Bar, 154 S Brand Blvd, Glendale
8:30 pm -
The Full Monty →
Nocturne Theatre, 324 N Orange St, Glendale
7:30 pm
Wednesday July 22
Friday July 24
Saturday July 25
Wednesday July 29
Wednesday August 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Lunch with the Library
Brand Library and Art Center Pacific Park Picnic Shelter -
10:30 am -
Adaptive Arts
Brand Library and Art Center Montrose Library -
11:00 am -
Little Artists
Brand Library and Art Center Library Connection @ Adams Square -
11:00 am -
Family Coloring
Brand Library and Art Center Grandview Library -
1:30 pm -
Bring Back Canasta
Brand Library and Art Center Montrose Library -
1:30 pm
Tuesday July 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello, we're looking for an experienced nanny for our 16-month-old baby.
We expect that the nanny will work 5 days a week. Please contact me if interested. Thanks. (Nextdoor Rossmoyne Hills)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Glendale. Apply here.
- Glendale Unified School District posted a job opening for English Teacher/English Language Development - Toll Middle School in Glendale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glendale here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Put lox on it! (Thank you Hank G. for sending it in!)
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