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Also, don't miss "Made in the South Bay" Reception and Artists' Talk on the Manhattan Beach Patch calendar

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Greetings Manhattan Beach! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the closure of Petros means for downtown Manhattan Beach dining
  • Senior systems engineers: could your next big role be in Manhattan Beach?
  • How Manhattan Beach's epic volleyball weekend stacks up against Missouri's betting boom

Also on today's calendar: "Made in the South Bay" Reception and Artists' Talk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid, with a high of 77 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 76, low: 70.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Petros Working on Something Secret at New Location (whatnow.com) — After 21 years in downtown Manhattan Beach, Petros has closed its restaurant on Manhattan Beach Boulevard, thanking the community and promising a new chapter nearby in Playa del Rey. Locals who loved its Greek-Californian menu can look forward to the upcoming Petros Speakeasy on Culver Boulevard, while still visiting the West Hollywood and other locations.
   

• Sentinel - Facility & Platform Integration Capability Lead Systems Engineer 5 (verticalmag.com) — Highly experienced systems engineers in Manhattan Beach have a chance to work on Northrop Grumman's Sentinel program as a Facility & Platform Integration Capability Lead. The role, based locally or at several other sites, involves leading systems engineering for complex defense infrastructure and comes with a strong salary range, 9/80 schedule, and full benefits.
   

• The South Bay Just Had Its Own Championship Weekend. Missouri's Sports Betting Market Is Having One Too. (easyreadernews.com) — Manhattan Beach just watched Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz make history with a dominant three-peat at the AVP Manhattan Beach Open, thrilling standing-room-only crowds on the sand. The story then contrasts our volleyball-obsessed South Bay culture with Missouri's newly launched sports betting market and explains why California's own betting legalization remains years away.
   

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Ok Manhattan Beach! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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