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🌱 Patch AM: Monrovia’s first female police chief takes command November 1.
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In today's newsletter:
- Monrovia's first female police chief takes command November 1.
- How "The Flower Doctor" inspired Monrovia's Children's Hospital support group
Also on today's calendar: Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble presents "A Saintly and Sinful Concert" and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 99 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 69.
- Saturday: Periods of sun; not as hot, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Monrovia Names First Female Chief of Police (californiacitynews.org) — Monrovia residents will soon see a historic change in local law enforcement leadership as Capt. Sarah Covarrubias becomes the city's first female police chief on November 1. She succeeds retiring Chief Heath Harvey, who is stepping down October 31 after nearly three decades with the department, leaving her to oversee 80 employees and a $13 million budget. 
• 'The Flower Doctor' : Jenny Barker brings healing power of blooms to Monrovia (pasadenaweekly.com) — Monrovia residents recently heard floral artist Jenny Barker, known as "The Flower Doctor," share how fresh flowers can support emotional well-being at the Monrovia Guild's Autumn Tea for Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Her story spans decades of floral design, a Santa Monica shop closure, TV work, and a new book encouraging people to treat flowers as an everyday lifestyle.
📸 Around Monrovia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia
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★ Featured events ★
- Monrovia Reads Van at Mayflower Elementary →
Monrovia
2:00 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Couples' Date Night (Thai Cuisine) →
Saute Culinary Academy, 150 E. Colorado Blvd, Monrovia
6:00 pm - Live Music Dance Social →
Dance Around The Clock Monrovia, 314 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia
7:30 pm - Little Bakers: Pies & Tarts →
Saute Academy, 150 East Colorado Boulevard, Monrovia
9:30 am - Old Town Fall Festival →
10:00 am - Mad Hatter Tea Party →
Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
1:00 pm - Monrovia Reads Van at Bradoaks Elementary →
Monrovia CA
2:00 pm - Literacy Book Club →
Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
4:00 pm - Baby Storytime →
Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
10:00 am - Monrovia Reads Van at Wild Rose →
Monrovia CA
2:00 pm - Veterans Pumpkin Carving Night →
Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
5:30 pm - Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble presents "A Saintly and Sinful Concert" →
St Luke's Episcopal Church, 122 California Ave, Monrovia
4:00 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Sunday October 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi, is there anyone or service around the area that can help me complete the drive cycle on a 2020 Honda Odyssey?
I couldn't pass smog due to the EGR not ready. (Nextdoor Little Italy)
- JCPenney posted a job opening for Cashier - Westfld Santa Anita in Arcadia. Apply here.
- Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Crew Member in Azusa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Duarte
- Exercise Emerges as a Serious Candidate Therapy in Cancer Prevention and (scienmag.com)
Sierra Madre
- Irish Play 'Outside Mullingar' at Sierra Madre Playhouse (coloradoboulevard.net)
- Pasadena Education Network Panel to Give Fifth-Grade Parents a Look at Pasadena Unified School Middle Schools (pasadenanow.com)
- Citing 'Hurt Across Our Community,' PUSD Superintendent Calls for Shared Vision Before Debating School Closures (pasadenanow.com)
Arcadia
- San Gabriel Valley high school football stat leaders through Week 6 (sgvtribune.com)
- 'Barks & Boos' will welcome dogs to LA Arboretum for fall-themed fun times (nbclosangeles.com)
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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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