🌱 Patch AM: How one Monrovia teacher turned a childhood fear into classroom magic

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In today's newsletter:

• How one Monrovia teacher turned a childhood fear into classroom magic

Also on today's calendar: House Improv: Beverly and Chonk and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Morning rain, heavy at times, temps: high: 61, low: 55.
• Thursday: Occasional rain, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Her dwarfism once scared her away from teaching — now it's her strength (edsource.org) — A longtime second-grade teacher at Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy in Monrovia has turned her dwarfism into a powerful asset in the classroom, helping students feel seen, supported, and included. Recently named a California Teacher of the Year, she’s known for creating a warm, structured environment that welcomes students with autism and helps even the most at‑risk kids thrive academically and emotionally.
   

📸 Around Monrovia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 28

• Ann Magnuson: The Luv Show - 30th Anniversary Celebration
  Zebulon, 2478 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 24

• Computer Classes
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  3:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Knitting and Crochet Club
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  1:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• House Improv: Beverly and Chonk
  The Pack Theater , 1615 N Vermont Ave , Los Angeles
  8:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Planetarium: Solar Quest
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• 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

Saturday January 3

• Knitting and Crochet Club
  Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Karaoke Tuesdays
  Duarte Senior Center , 1610 Huntington Dr , Duarte
  10:00 am
• The Stellar Cellar | LA Comedy Open Mic @ nico's
  nico's , 3111 Glendale Blvd #2 , Los Angeles
  5:30 pm
• Evenings in the Park
  Treehouse , 686 N Spring St , Los Angeles
  6:00 pm
• Sunset Comedy Night
  Sunset Rooftop , 6099 Sunset Blvd , Los Angeles
  8:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Wanted Vinyl Record
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  A dog who went missing in Duarte, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 54 minutes. More details here https://www.pawboost… (Nextdoor Cherry)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Monrovia. Apply here.
• Bowlero Corp posted a job opening for Porter in Arcadia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Duarte

• Identification of rare PML::RARA variant missed by traditional molecular testing (captodayonline.com)
• L.A. Affairs: We were just newlyweds when an emergency room visit tested our vows (latimes.com)
• Top 10 Urology Times prostate cancer articles of 2025 (urologytimes.com)

Sierra Madre

• Sierra Madre Playhouse Revives the Magic of Christmas with Bob Baker Puppets (coloradoboulevard.net)
• Beyond the Bandwagon: The Real Pioneers of Western Style (cowboystatedaily.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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