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🌱 Patch AM: Ready to tackle Monrovia’s Fountain to the Falls 10K this Saturday?
Also check out Monrovia - Fountain to the Falls 10k Race on the Monrovia Patch calendar

Good morning to you Monrovia! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Ready to tackle Monrovia's Fountain to the Falls 10K this Saturday?
Also on today's calendar: Fountain to the Falls and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine and pleasant, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Monrovia Fountain to the Falls 10K Returns Sept. 19 (coloradoboulevard.net) — Monrovia's Fountain to the Falls 10K Walk/Run is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, starting 7 a.m. at Library Park Fountain, with check-in beginning at 6 a.m. Residents can register to race this scenic foothill route into Monrovia Canyon Park, volunteer for a free T-shirt, or simply cheer along Myrtle Avenue as runners and walkers enjoy one of the city's signature community traditions.
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📸 Around Monrovia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia
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★ Featured events ★
- Monrovia - Fountain to the Falls 10k Race →
Monrovia
Saturday September 19
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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 - 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 - Baby Storytime
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
10:30 am - Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
Monrovia CA
7:30 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Downtown Azusa Night Market →
Azusa CA
5:00 pm - Football Game
Citrus College, 1000 W Foothill Blvd, Glendora
7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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- The Gooden School — (626) 355-2410
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- City of Monrovia California posted a job opening for Police Officer (Recruit/Entry-Level) in Monrovia. Apply here.
- Universal Mitsubishi posted a job opening for Automotive Contract Clerk in Monrovia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- U.S. Soccer Legend, Kasey Keller, Discusses His Cancer Journey And Treatment (ozarksfirst.com)
Sierra Madre
- Firefighters reunite with dog they rescued from Pasadena house fire (cbsnews.com)
Arcadia
- SGV football: Previews, predictions for Thursday's Week 4 games (sgvtribune.com)
- She Agreed To Be A Surrogate For A Single Man, Then Found Out He's A Billionaire With 100 Kids, So She Feels Like Part Of A Baby Factory (chipchick.com)
- Football, chicken wings and free publicity — What could possibly go wrong? (localnewspasadena.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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