🌱 Patch AM: How Arcadia is helping a fire-displaced congregation celebrate Jewish holidays

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In today's newsletter:

• How Arcadia is helping a fire-displaced congregation celebrate Jewish holidays
• How did Arcadia’s boys’ soccer fall short against Glendale?

Also on today's calendar: The Delgado Brothers Band: The Delgado Brothers Holiday Party and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 75, low: 54.
• Saturday: Sunshine and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pasadena Jewish Temple's new rabbi on leading a historic congregation recovering from the Eaton fire (dailynews.com) — Arcadia is playing host to key High Holy Day and Sukkot gatherings for Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center as the congregation recovers from the Eaton fire. New senior rabbi Joshua Ratner is leading services at the LA Arboretum in Arcadia and other nearby venues while helping members rebuild community, honor long-standing traditions, and navigate life without a permanent synagogue home.
   

• Boys' Soccer: Saravia, Chatoyan Power Glendale Past Arcadia (outlooknewspapers.com) — Arcadia High’s boys’ soccer team fell 2-0 to Glendale, as the Nitros capitalized on a first-half penalty and a late strike despite Arcadia’s spirited push while down to 10 men. The match marked Glendale’s first Pacific League win, but also showed Arcadia battling hard with aggressive pressing and multiple second-half chances.
   

📸 Around Arcadia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arcadia

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• THE DELGADO BROTHERS - Los Angeles Blues & Soul Legends - in Arcadia!
  Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Holiday Brunch
  City of Arcadia Recreation Department , 375 Campus Drive , Arcadia
  7:30 am
• English Conversation With Ronnie
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• The Delgado Brothers Band: The Delgado Brothers Holiday Party
  Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant , 145 E Huntington Dr , Arcadia
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Little Artists
  Live Oak Library , 22 W Live Oak Ave , Arcadia
  11:00 am
• Knitting and Crochet Club
  Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
  1:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Winter Camp
  City of Arcadia Recreation Department , 375 Campus Drive , Arcadia
  5:00 am

Tuesday December 23

• Arcadia Offices Closed for Christmas Eve
  City of Arcadia , 240 W Huntington Dr , Arcadia
  9:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Winter Wonderland Painting
  South El Monte Library , 1430 North , Central Ave , South El Monte
  10:00 am
• Chair Yoga for Seniors - In-Person Program
  El Monte Library , 3224 Tyler Ave , El Monte
  12:30 pm
• Chair Yoga for Seniors
  El Monte Library , 3224 Tyler Ave , El Monte
  12:30 pm
• Meditative Yin Yoga with Sydney
  FLIHH Holistic Wellness Studio , 616 S Del Mar Ave K , San Gabriel
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Sierra Madre

• Wildfire Survivors To Take Center Stage at 2026 Rose Parade (coloradoboulevard.net)
• Ronald Arthur Fox (centraloregonian.com)
• Theatre Review: Bob Baker's Nutcracker (socalthrills.com)

Temple City

• Pasadena Jewish Temple's new rabbi on leading a historic congregation recovering from the Eaton fire (sgvtribune.com)
• San Gabriel Valley Girls Athlete of the Week: Gwenice Lee, Temple City (pasadenastarnews.com)

Monrovia

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-- The Patch AM Team

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