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🌱 Patch AM: How a Monrovia second-grade teacher just earned statewide top honors
Spotted on the Monrovia calendar: Ann Magnuson: The Luv Show - 30th Anniversary Celebration
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Monrovia second-grade teacher just earned statewide top honors
Also on today's calendar: House Improv: Beverly and Chonk and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Monroviafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Rain in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.
- Friday: Cool with periods of rain, temps: high: 59, low: 46.
- Saturday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Monrovia Teacher Named 2026 California Teacher of the Year (coloradoboulevard.net) — A Monrovia Unified second-grade teacher at Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy has been named one of California’s 2026 Teachers of the Year, bringing statewide recognition to local schools. Dr. Heather Povinelli is honored for innovative, inclusive teaching that draws on her experience with dwarfism to promote equity, confidence, and belonging, while helping shape best practices for educators across California. 
📸 Around Monrovia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia
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★ Featured events ★
- Ann Magnuson: The Luv Show - 30th Anniversary Celebration
Zebulon, 2478 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles
7:00 pm
Sunday December 28
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Other local events
- Knitting and Crochet Club
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
1:00 pm - House Improv: Beverly and Chonk
The Pack Theater , 1615 N Vermont Ave , Los Angeles
8:00 pm - Planetarium: Solar Quest
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
4:00 pm - Noon Year's Eve (Monrovia)
Library Park , 321 S Myrtle Ave , Monrovia
10:00 am - Computer Classes
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
3:00 pm - Knitting and Crochet Club
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
1:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
📣 Monrovia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BEAT THE HEAT - Race Against Off-Duty Cop Charity
Irwindale Speedway , 500 Speedway Dr , Irwindale
5:00 pm - Winter Camp
City of Arcadia Recreation Department , 375 Campus Drive , Arcadia
5:00 am - Enchant Christmas
Santa Anita Park , 285 W Huntington Dr , Arcadia
11:00 am - Live Racing
Santa Anita Park , 285 W Huntington Dr , Arcadia
11:00 am - SOFTBEAT LA| house / techno / dance / wine @ nico's
nico's , 3111 Glendale Blvd #2 , Los Angeles
8:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
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💬 Chatter
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- Rain is here.
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- Target posted a job opening for On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T0302) in Duarte. Apply here.
- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Line Cook in Arcadia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Los Angeles Flooding Live: California Winter Storm Forces Evacuations (newsweek.com)
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 Playhouse To Open 2026 Season With Music Program Featuring Cory Pesaturo And Leah Zeger (broadwayworld.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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