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🌱 Patch AM: Could a Marina del Rey pelican attack be part of a pattern?
Spotted on the Marina del Rey calendar: Tapas Party Sponsored for 25 Sweet Adults on Westside!

Morning Marina del Rey! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could a Marina del Rey pelican attack be part of a pattern?
Also on today's calendar: Tapas Party Sponsored for 25 Sweet Adults on Westside!.
Find out what's happening in Marina Del Reyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Marina Del Reyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Fog, then some sun, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
- Sunday: Fog in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 56.
- Monday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• California brown pelican recovering after apparent neck slashing (foxla.com) — A brown pelican found starving in Marina del Rey is recovering after emergency surgery to repair a deliberately slashed neck pouch, and rescuers fear it may be linked to similar attacks reported years ago along the coast. International Bird Rescue in San Pedro is caring for the bird, urging residents to report any suspected wildlife abuse and seeking volunteers and donations to support ongoing rehabilitation work.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marina del Rey
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★ Featured events ★
- Tapas Party Sponsored for 25 Sweet Adults on Westside!
Telefèric Barcelona Los Angeles, 11930 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90049,
12:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey , 4375 Admiralty Way , Marina Del Rey
6:30 pm - New Year's Eve Gala hosted by By Your Side Dance Studio
By Your Side Dance Studio Marina Del Rey , 2929 Washington Blvd 2nd Floor , Marina Del Rey
7:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
📣 Marina del Rey Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Last Day of Semester — SOL-LA Music Academy Santa Monica, California
SOL-LA Music Academy , 1812 Stanford St , Santa Monica
9:00 am - Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile The Musical
Kirk Douglas Theatre , 9820 Washington Blvd , Culver City
11:00 am - A CHILD'S DREAM-CA: ANNUAL HOLIDAY OUTREACH & WELLNESS FAIR 2025
Veterans Auditorium , 4117 Overland Ave , Culver City
11:00 am - Knitting and Crochet Club
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
1:00 pm - Scenes from Life: Joy
Barnum Hall , 600 Olympic Blvd , Santa Monica
7:00 pm - Candlelight Santa Monica: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Regent Santa Monica Beach , 1700 Ocean Ave , Santa Monica
8:45 pm - Take Home Holiday Crafts for Kids
Angeles Mesa Branch Library
10:00 am - Make and Play for Kids: Bloxels Video Game Builder
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
4:00 pm - Teen Council
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library
4:30 pm - Quilting Class
Washington Irving Branch Library
12:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sweet Kityy was left at the high kill Downey Shelter by her owner because they had too many pets and is now set to be put down 😞.
She's gentle and loving. She's 2 years old spayed and healthy. Please call or text 310.927.7350 if you can help foster or adopt her and save her life (Nextdoor Marina Del Rey-Via Marina) - Russian Blue sweetheart Luna was left by her owner at the high kill Downey Shelter because she was shy and scared 😞.
She's 2 years old, spayed and healthy. Please call or text 310.927.7350 if you can help save her life and foster or adopt her. (Nextdoor Marina Del Rey-Via Marina)
- Athleta, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Waterside Marina Del Rey in Marina Del Rey. Apply here.
- [solidcore] posted a job opening for Coach/Core Crew Team Member - Marina Del Rey, CA in Marina Del Rey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marina del Rey here.
🗞 Nearby News
Culver City
- Equator Coffee Abruptly Closes Culver City Location, Exits Los Angeles Market (westsidetoday.com)
- Last Day for School Area Mobility Survey – Your Voice is Needed (culvercitycrossroads.com)
- India Sweet & Spices brings the holiday flavor (culvercitynews.org)
Los Angeles
- Nick Reiner Was Diagnosed With Schizophrenia Before Slayings, Insanity Plea Expected: Report (patch.com)
- 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Review: James Cameron’s Grandeur Endures, Novelty Flickers (patch.com)
- 8 Netflix Holiday Movies To Stream With The Whole Family (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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