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🌱 Patch AM: Why Monrovia regulars are heartbroken over this Arcadia donut shop’s closure
Also, don't miss Monrovia Reads Van at Monroe Elementary on the Monrovia Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Monrovia regulars are heartbroken over this Arcadia donut shop's closure
- Rabid bats found near Monrovia—do you know what to do?
Also on today's calendar: Video Game Free Play and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sunshine, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arcadia's beloved Monarch Donuts is closing, leaving a hole for fans (pasadenastarnews.com) — Monrovia donut lovers are mourning the closure of nearby Monarch Donuts in Arcadia, a longtime favorite for many local families. Several Monrovia residents share how owner-baker Jonathan Ung's apple fritters, custom creations, and warm personality became part of their daily routines and family milestones, and why his shop's final day felt like losing a beloved neighborhood gathering place. 
• Los Angeles County Nears Its Rabid Bat Record with 66 Detections as California Tallies 252 Animal Rabies Cases (medicaldaily.com) — Monrovia is among the Los Angeles County communities where rabid bats have been found this year, as the county nears its all-time record with 66 detections. Health officials stress that residents should never touch bats, keep pets' rabies vaccinations current, and call animal control or a clinician immediately if a bat is found indoors or possible contact occurs.
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7:00 pm - Couples' Date Night (Italian Cuisine) →
Saute Culinary Academy, 150 E. Colorado Blvd, Monrovia - Mini Lab: Toddler & Preschool STEAM Activities →
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11:00 am - Monrovia Reads Van at Mayflower Elementary →
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2:00 pm - Game Night for Adults →
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5:30 pm - Kids Craft in the Canyon →
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10:00 am - Sensory-Friendly Morning →
Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
10:00 am - Adult 3D Printing Workshop →
Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
2:00 pm - All About Sourdough Baking Class →
Saute Culinary Academy, 150 East Colorado Boulevard, Monrovia - Monrovia Reads Van at Bradoaks Elementary →
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Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- One of the best things about roofing….
the views! Here's how I started my day of inspections. #roofer #beach (Nextdoor Grand Ave)
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Duarte. Apply here.
- Chedraui USA posted a job opening for Service Clerk - 746 Duarte in Duarte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Duarte
- John Duarte Talks California Ag, Water and Propane (agnetwest.com)
Sierra Madre
- 'Outside Mullingar' to charm audiences at Sierra Madre Playhouse - Hey SoCal. Change is our intention. (heysocal.com)
- Alverno Fourth Graders Explore Creativity Through Watercolors and Self-Portraits (pasadenanow.com)
- Pasadena Unified Takes Its Roosevelt Housing Plan to Brookside Tuesday Evening (pasadenanow.com)
Arcadia
- Caitlyn Gregorich ID'd as Woman Killed in Arcardia Pedestrian Crash (pacificattorneygroup.com)
- Meet Graeme Rosenberg, MD (keckmedicine.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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