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🌱 Patch AM: How did Arcadia’s Apaches punch their ticket to the quarterfinals?
Happening soon: Enchant Christmas on the Arcadia Patch calendar
Greetings Arcadia! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Arcadia’s Apaches punch their ticket to the quarterfinals?
Also on today's calendar: Dave & Buster's Family Friendly Early NYE Party! and 3 more events.
Find out what's happening in Arcadiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Arcadiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 48.
- Monday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Classic: La Mirada routed in opener; Arcadia, San Gabriel Academy advance (sgvtribune.com) — Arcadia High’s boys basketball team edged Mayfair 64-59 at The Classic at Damien, advancing to Saturday’s Gold Division quarterfinal against San Gabriel Academy. Sophomore standout Owen Eteuati-Edwards powered the Apaches with 22 points and seven rebounds, while the team overcame an early injury to senior forward Mateo Ingersoll to secure the win in this high-profile holiday tournament. 
📸 Around Arcadia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arcadia
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★ Featured events ★
- Enchant Christmas
Santa Anita Park, 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia
4:30 pm
Sunday December 28
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Other local events
- Winter Camp
City of Arcadia Recreation Department , 375 Campus Drive , Arcadia
5:00 am - Dave & Buster's Family Friendly Early NYE Party!
400 S Baldwin Ave , Arcadia
4:00 pm - Bring the Family & Ring in 2026 EARLY at D&B
Dave & Buster's Arcadia - Santa Anita , 400 S Baldwin Ave Suite 930-U , Arcadia
4:00 pm - Dave & Buster's 21+ New Years Eve Celebration
400 S Baldwin Ave , Arcadia
9:00 pm - Winter Camp
City of Arcadia Recreation Department , 375 Campus Drive , Arcadia
5:00 am
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
📣 Arcadia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Smarty Pants Storytime
Temple City Library , 5939 Golden West Ave , Temple City
11:00 am - Fiber Arts Club
El Monte Library , 3224 Tyler Ave , El Monte
11:00 am - Play & Explore
Rosemead Library , 8800 Valley Blvd , Rosemead
11:00 am - Knitting and Crochet Club
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
1:00 pm - B V BKB Wilson Tourney TBA
South El Monte High South El Monte, CA 91733
4:00 pm - Daydreaming Artists X Amor
Hello Stranger , 320 E 2nd St , Los Angeles
5:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Alhambra, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 17 hours, 17 minutes. Message from Finder: "On the evening… (Nextdoor Holly Avenue Santa Anita) - Nextdoor user reports police activity and sirens near S Victoria Ave and Victoria Park Dr in Los Angeles, responding to a report of a person who may need assistance.
12:45AM on Dec 26: Unknown incident affecting vehicle at NoHo Arts District, Los Angeles, California, per local source (Nextdoor )
- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Arcadia. Apply here.
- Temple City Unified School District posted a job opening for Custodial SUBSTITUTE in Temple City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcadia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sierra Madre
- LA wasn't dreaming of a wet Christmas, but that's what we got. And it can't be returned (kentucky.com)
- Use Your Brain to Fight Alzheimer's. Early Detection +New Drugs = Hope (localnewspasadena.com)
- Sierra Madre, Flourishing After Eaton Fire, Thanks Firefighters With Rose Parade Float (kqed.org)
Temple City
- Sheriff, archbishop bring Christmas faith to inmates at LA County detention center (sgvtribune.com)
- Squarepoint Ops LLC Cuts Position in Fulgent Genetics, Inc. $FLGT (marketbeat.com)
Monrovia
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