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🌱 Patch AM: How will South Pasadena’s new flag team stack up against San Marino?
Also, don't miss Closed Session Board of Education Meeting (Start time TBD) on the San Marino Patch calendar
Good morning to you San Marino! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will South Pasadena's new flag team stack up against San Marino?
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Near-record heat, temps: high: 101, low: 73.
- Tuesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Girls' Flag Football: South Pasadena Ready for New Challenge (outlooknewspapers.com) — San Marino High's established girls' flag football program is a key rival as South Pasadena launches its inaugural team in the new Arroyo League. Coach Jade Richard-Craven is building a competitive squad to face seasoned programs like San Marino, La Cañada, and others, emphasizing growth, discipline, and fun ahead of their Sept. 9 opener. 
📸 Around San Marino
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Marino
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- Closed Session Board of Education Meeting (Start time TBD)
San Marino Unified 1665 West Dr, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
5:00 pm - Open Session Board of Education Meeting
San Marino Unified 1665 West Dr, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
7:00 pm - PTA Virtual
Jackson STEM Dual Language Magnet Academy Pasadena, CA 91101
7:00 pm - Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 11:30 am
Altadena Arts Magnet Pasadena, CA 91101 - Back to School Night 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Altadena Arts Magnet Pasadena, CA 91101 - Early Dismissal - Back To School Night
Don Benito Fundamental School Pasadena, CA 91101
8:45 am - Blaze Dineout
Hamilton Elementary School Pasadena, CA 91101
4:00 pm - Back to School Night
Longfellow Elementary School Pasadena, CA 91101
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- ⛔ SEZ iCal IS CLOSED
Los Angeles Chargers Football https://www.southendzone.com/
12:00 pm - Brian Kiley Live in Arcadia, CA | San Gabriel Valley Comedy Festival 2026 →
Astronaut City Comedy Club and Karaoke Bar, 1037 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia
7:00 pm - Tony Vinh Live in Arcadia | San Gabriel Valley Comedy Festival 2026 →
Astronaut City Comedy Club and Karaoke Bar, 1037 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia
9:00 pm - Late Start Schedule (schoolwide)
Rosemead High Rosemead, CA 91770
7:30 am
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
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- Ginger and Turmeric
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🗞 Nearby News
San Gabriel
- 9 Family-Owned Italian Delis In California You Have To Visit (takingthekids.com)
- Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Aug. 21-29 (sgvtribune.com)
- Sophomore QB leads Damien football over Aquinas (sgvtribune.com)
South Pasadena
- Crafting a Safer, Connected Future with a Unified Mobility & Safety Plan (southpasadenan.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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