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🌱 Patch AM: How Monrovia neighbors are learning to live with backyard bears
Also, don't miss Traffic Safety Committee on the Monrovia Patch calendar
Hey there, Monrovia! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Monrovia neighbors are learning to live with backyard bears
- Ready for Monrovia's scenic Fountain to Falls 10K this Saturday?
- Why a Monrovia bookstore is hosting this bold disability‑focused art show
Also on today's calendar: Monrovia - Fountain to the Falls 10k Race and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bears in Los Angeles Are Getting Their Close-Ups, Ready or Not (gvwire.com) — Monrovia residents are increasingly sharing their streets, yards, and even backyard pools with black bears as the animals move down from the San Gabriels into foothill neighborhoods. Locals describe everything from lighthearted Instagram accounts to frightening crawl‑space encounters, while wildlife experts urge residents to secure trash, use deterrents like electric mats, and avoid feeding bears so both people and animals stay safe. 
2. Monrovia Fountain to Falls 10K Returns Sept. 19 (coloradoboulevard.net) — Monrovia residents can lace up for the Fountain to Falls 10K on Saturday, Sept. 19, starting 7 a.m. at Library Park Fountain on Myrtle. The scenic course climbs into Monrovia Canyon Park, offers medals and age‑group awards, and still needs volunteers, who receive a free event T‑shirt. Registration details and check‑in deadlines are clearly laid out for participants.
3. Meet A. Laura Brody (boldjourney.com) — Monrovia art lovers can catch the Diverse/City 4 exhibit at Underdog Bookstore, part of artist A. Laura Brody's disability‑centered, community‑building work. In this in‑depth interview, she explains how reimagining mobility devices, banned‑book costumes, and inclusive festivals like Artful Disability all serve her mission to celebrate overlooked people and materials while pushing for more accessible, joyful arts spaces.
4. The Laurel Foundation Launches THE ART OF_ Online Auction to Benefit Programs for LGBTQ+ Youth and Families (citywatchla.com) — An online art auction tied to a VIP viewing party is coming to John Moran Auctioneers on East Walnut Avenue in Monrovia, raising funds for free mental health, leadership, and educational programs for LGBTQ+ and other at‑promise youth. You can bid online through September 29 or RSVP for the September 26 evening reception to see the artwork in person and meet participating artists.
📸 Around Monrovia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia
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★ Featured events ★
- Traffic Safety Committee →
Monrovia
4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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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 - Monrovia - Fountain to the Falls 10k Race →
Monrovia CA - Fountain to the Falls →
Monrovia CA
7:00 am - Little Artists
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
11:00 am - Taste of Spain: Tapas Cooking Experience →
150 E. Colorado Blvd, Monrovia - 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
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
📣 Monrovia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adult ESL Classes
Shirpser Elementary El Monte, CA 91731
8:15 am - Baby Storytime
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
10:30 am - WOW! That's STEM: Make Your Own Hydraulic Crane
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Monrovia PatchAM possible:
- Nelson Construction — (626) 524-8582
- The Gooden School — (626) 355-2410
- Sunlight Media LLC — (323) 868-3581
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Santa Anita F/P in Arcadia. Apply here.
- Smart and Final posted a job opening for Part-time Associate (Meat Clerk)- 481 Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.
Ok Monrovia! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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