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🌱 Patch AM: How SPEF programs and grants will shape South Pasadena classrooms this year

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Good day South Pasadena! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How SPEF programs and grants will shape South Pasadena classrooms this year
  • How will Huntington and Fremont change? See what's being proposed.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Hot, temps: high: 100, low: 73.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Pasadena Educational Foundation Has Many Benefits (outlooknewspapers.com) — South Pasadena families are getting a reminder of how the South Pasadena Educational Foundation supports all five SPUSD schools with grants, afterschool classes, summer camps, and the big Parti Gras fundraiser. The volunteer-led nonprofit invites students, parents, and community members to participate, apply for teacher grants, and even volunteer to keep local educational programs thriving.
   

• Join the Huntington-Fremont Corridor Project Meeting (southpasadenan.com) — South Pasadena residents are invited to two late-August and early-September meetings to review design updates for the Huntington Drive and Fremont Avenue Corridor Improvements Project. The Metro-funded effort will add bike facilities, better sidewalks, and upgraded signals, and neighbors can ask questions, view displays, and share feedback before final designs are set.
   

📸 Around South Pasadena

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday August 30
  • Bill Callahan →
    Sid The Cat Auditorium, 1022 El Centro St, South Pasadena
    7:00 pm

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Other local events
    Monday August 24
  • Picture Day (In the Gym)
    South Pasadena Middle School South Pasadena, CA 91030
    8:15 am
  • SPMS Athletic Boosters
    South Pasadena Middle School https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82687891793?pwd=TkaZ3xzyCWmKBCXLnsenYYha
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • AV 5th Grade OSS Parent Meeting
    District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
    6:00 pm
  • AV PTA General Assembly Zoom
    District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Back to School Night
    Marengo Elementary School South Pasadena, CA 91030
    6:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • AV 4th Grade Playdate
    District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • 5th Gr. OSS Parent Information Session
    Monterey Hills Elementary School South Pasadena, CA 91030
    6:00 pm

📣 South Pasadena Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • CBE Opportunity - County of Los Angeles King Medical and Willowbrook Shuttle Service
    MV Transportation, Inc. (MV) is proposing as a prime consultant in response to the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works King Medical... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UFC Gym posted a job opening for Front Desk Opener in Alhambra. Apply here.
  • Veritiv Corporation posted a job opening for OPS - Clamp Truck Operator - CK in Alhambra. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Pasadena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alhambra

  • Thursday's SGV Varsity Week 0 high school football scores and Friday's schedule (sgvtribune.com)
  • The Red Cross and Hello Kitty® and Friends join forces to help save lives (redcross.org)

San Marino

Ok South Pasadena! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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