🌱 Patch AM: Why is Monrovia’s YMCA on the regional storm shelter list?

Hello Monrovia! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why is Monrovia’s YMCA on the regional storm shelter list?
• How close is Monrovia girls basketball to cracking the SGV Top 10?

Also on today's calendar: House Improv: Beverly and Chonk and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Heavy rain, thunderstorm, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
• Thursday: Cool with occasional rain, temps: high: 59, low: 53.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 61 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Evacuation warnings in effect as heavy rain approaches (spectrumnews1.com) — Heavy rain is triggering evacuation orders and warnings across Southern California, and Monrovia’s Santa Anita Family YMCA is designated as a shelter for affected residents. Officials warn of dangerous mud and debris flows near recent burn scars, urge early evacuation for people needing extra time or with livestock, and outline major road closures that could affect regional travel through Christmas week.
   

• SGV girls basketball Top 20: La Salle, Glendora remain top two (sgvtribune.com) — Monrovia High’s girls basketball team is sitting just outside the San Gabriel Valley Top 10 at 12-1, showing it’s a program to watch. La Salle and Glendora currently lead the regional rankings, with several local teams gearing up for post-Christmas tournaments.
   

📸 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

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

Wednesday December 24

• Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Strip Clinic
  El Monte Library , 3224 Tyler Ave , El Monte
  12:00 pm
• Computer Classes
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  3:00 pm
• Arcadia Offices Closed for Christmas
  City of Arcadia , 240 W Huntington Dr , Arcadia
  9:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• BEAT THE HEAT - Race Against Off-Duty Cop Charity
  Irwindale Speedway , 500 Speedway Dr , Irwindale
  5:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Winter Camp
  City of Arcadia Recreation Department , 375 Campus Drive , Arcadia
  5:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Molly Maid posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner in Monrovia. Apply here.
• The Gap posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Santa Anita F/P in Arcadia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• L.A. Affairs: We were just newlyweds when an emergency room visit tested our vows (latimes.com)
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Sierra Madre

• Sierra Madre Playhouse Revives the Magic of Christmas with Bob Baker Puppets (coloradoboulevard.net)
• Sierra Madre Playhouse To Open 2026 Season With Music Program Featuring Cory Pesaturo And Leah Zeger (broadwayworld.com)
• How to Help Altadena Residents This Holiday Season (sacobserver.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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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