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🌱 Patch AM: Planning to trace your roots at South Pasadena’s free Genealogy Fair?
Coming up: Aventuras on the South Pasadena Patch calendar
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:
- Planning to trace your roots at South Pasadena's free Genealogy Fair?
- Which South Pasadena teens are vying for a coveted Rose Court crown?
Also on today's calendar: Aventuras and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 66.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Library Hosts Genealogy Fair Oct. 3 (outlooknewspapers.com) — South Pasadena residents can dive into their family histories at a free Genealogy Fair hosted by the Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 3, in the Library Community Room. Throughout the day, visitors can explore local resources, attend beginner and Chinese family history workshops, and finish with a documentary on an Armenian genocide survivor followed by a Q&A. 
• South Pasadena Teens Among Rose Court Finalists (outlooknewspapers.com) — South Pasadena residents can cheer on three South Pasadena High School seniors and another local teen who have been named finalists for the 2027 Rose Court. These students now compete for spots on the seven‑member court, which comes with a scholarship, community service opportunities, and a starring role in the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl festivities.
📸 Around South Pasadena
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena
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★ Featured events ★
- Aventuras →
Elevate Lounge DTLA, 811 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
10:00 pm
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- 2027 Product Rollout - CA - Los Angeles Market →
Mike & Anne's, 1040 Mission Street, South Pasadena
11:00 am - VCLA Short Film Screenings →
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, South Pasadena
7:00 pm - Queers in Media Game Night →
Burden of Proof, 1012 Mission Street, South Pasadena
5:00 pm - ELD Parent Night
South Pasadena Middle School South Pasadena, CA 91030
6:00 pm - PTA Parent Coffee
Monterey Hills Elementary School South Pasadena, CA 91030
8:15 am - AV Movie Night
District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
5:30 pm - Dirty at 7:30 Stand Up Comedy Show →
The Barkley Restaurant & Bar, 1400 Huntington Drive, South Pasadena
7:30 pm - Toots McApplesauce: Only Slightly Misbehaving →
Visionarium Live Italian, 1020 Mission St, South Pasadena
7:00 pm - Damien Jurado →
Sid The Cat Auditorium, 1022 El Centro St, South Pasadena
8:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Friday October 9
📣 South Pasadena Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SCCM: World Wide Day of Play →
Southern California Children's Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
9:00 am - World Wide Day of Play →
Southern California Children's Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
9:00 am - Home Fair 2026 →
Home Fair 2026, 222 North Atlantic Boulevard, Monterey Park
10:00 am - Townhall 2026 Conservative Forum →
Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our sweet 7 month old kitten Minnow escaped today.
She was last seen racing through the yards on Forest Ave. Please call or text at any time if you think you may have seen her. Do not chase, she is… (Nextdoor South Pasadena Central) - Many people say, "Everything happens for a reason.
" I have no quarrel with them, but I don't agree for one second. I'm a simple man. The Golden Rule is the sum of my religion. I know who I am and… (Nextdoor South Pasadena-SE)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in South Pasadena. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(07743) - 1017 Fair Oaks Ave in South Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Pasadena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alhambra
- SCE Announces Additional Community Engagement Opportunities Ahead of Nov. 30 Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program Deadline (businesswire.com)
- Public Notices Published September 24, 2026 (sanfernandosun.com)
San Marino
- San Marino Unified Ends Fiscal Year With $4.37 Million Surplus (outlooknewspapers.com)
- SMUSD Provides Measure M Project Updates (outlooknewspapers.com)
- ICE Lodges Detainer for Illegal Alien Who Killed Two People While Driving a Semi-Truck (blogspot.com)
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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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