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🌱 Patch AM: Can Temple City’s momentum after beating Monrovia stop Blair’s hot offense?

Also check out Baby Storytime on the Monrovia Patch calendar

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Greetings Monrovia! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Temple City’s momentum after beating Monrovia stop Blair’s hot offense?

Also on today's calendar: The Shea Welsh Blues Experience Feat Sheila Ford and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one elevator say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Monroviafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
  • Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Basketball Game Preview: Blair Vikings vs. Temple City Rams (maxpreps.com) — Monrovia High’s Wildcats just fell 66-49 to Temple City, continuing a three-game losing streak in that matchup as the Rams leaned on standout performances from Jake Vasquez and Gavin Hang. Now Temple City hosts Blair on Wednesday night, with Blair coming off a 95-point outburst against South Pasadena and looking to repeat last season’s win over the Rams.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia

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★ Featured events ★

    Tuesday January 13
  • Baby Storytime
    Monrovia Public Library, 321 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
    10:00 am

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Other local events
    Tuesday January 13
  • Smarty Pants Storytime
    Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
    12:00 pm
    • Wednesday January 14
  • Baby Storytime
    Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
    10:30 am
    • Saturday January 17
  • Little Artists
    Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
    11:00 am
  • The Shea Welsh Blues Experience Feat Sheila Ford
    BBQ Blues , 110 E Colorado Blvd , Monrovia
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday January 20
  • Baby Storytime
    Monrovia Public Library , 321 S Myrtle Ave , Monrovia
    10:00 am
    • Friday January 23
  • Game Night for Adults
    Monrovia Public Library , 321 S Myrtle Ave , Monrovia
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello everyone!
    I’m new to the neighborhood and just moved here from the Philippines. I’m really excited to be here and would love to make some new friends. (Nextdoor Sprouts)
  • Need recommendations for a carpenter to install a new backporch door that opens in.
    The screen door isn't closing properly, so some carpentry work might be needed. (Nextdoor Diamond)
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Arcadia. Apply here.
  • City of Hope posted a job opening for HLA Laboratory Quality Manager in Azusa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Sierra Madre

  • DIAVOLO makes Sierra Madre Playhouse debut with gravity-defying acrobatics (heysocal.com)
  • Sierra Madre Fire Department Commemorates Eaton Fire at Community Event (coloradoboulevard.net)
  • Pasadena Protest Draws Hundreds in Saturday Action Targeting ICE (pasadenanow.com)

Ok Monrovia! 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

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